Season 29 Ultimus Week
4 x Tier 3 Tasks (200 words / 2.5 TPE each)
#20. Make a scouting report for any of the ISFL or DSFL draftees. Show their stats, abilities, TPE, or highlights.
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#23. Create a billboard, magazine cover, unique trading card, or video game cover depicting a one of the league's stars.
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#28. Choose one existing award. Tell us why you think a certain player should win that award this season. Stats, or anything else possible should be used to support your case.
S29 saw some fantastic defensive performances among defensive backs and the front seven alike. But few defensive players have as clear-cut a case for their positional award as Cuco Clemente of the Sarasota Sailfish has for Safety of the Year. Cuco had a stelar season, with far and away the most turnovers of any safety: 3 forced fumbles, 1 fumble recovery and 7 interceptions. Two of those resulted in defensive touchdowns. In fact, he led the entire league in interceptions on the season, netting larger numbers than more stat-rich positions like CB or LB. The next highest safety in terms of turnovers was Joel Drake of the Colorado Yeti with only 1 forced fumble and recovery, 5 interceptions, and again two defensive touchdowns.
While Cuco played less of a role in the run game and pass rush than other safeties given the defensive strategies of the Sailfish -- with only 2 sacks and 1 tackle for a loss registered this season -- he edged out his competition in terms of passes defended with 14. With the second-highest number of tackles (at 70), Cuco clearly made his presence known all over the field, providing support where it was most needed.
Finally, while positional awards are given out based on merit for on-field performance, it’s impossible to talk about Cuco without talking about his leadership and care off the field. He is a stalwart teammate that will be a fantastic ambassador for the league as Safety of the Year.
#26. Football is a game that has been going on for a while, loved by fans all over. But what if you were able to make some rule changes? Talk us through your new version of football, and what would be different and why?
Alright. I’m done being serious with these prompts so here it goes.
Being honest, American football is a sport primarily conceived by men, played by men, and enjoyed by men. So it’s only natural that historically the fan base has been predominantly male. And while female viewership for leagues like the NFL have been increasing steadily, in 2021 44% of males considered themselves “avid fans” of the NFL compared to only 16% of females (statista.com). Female participation in the ISFL has also been slowly increasing, but much could be done to change the game to appeal to a broader audience.
But why find a compromise when you could go to the other extreme and re-design the football game to cater primarily to female and other fans with a less “macho” persuasion. I propose to you the International Entertainment Football League (IEFL). While general scoring rules would stay roughly the same, the major changes to a traditional football game are as follows: 1) all uniforms will include assless chaps and 2) tackling will be replaced by tagging on the bare bottoms of opponents. This would likely reduce the number of catastrophic injuries among players, while still requiring significant athleticism and strategy to design and execute plays that protect the bottom of the ball carrier.
While I cannot speak for anyone other than myself, I have a sneaking suspicion that this might increase female fandom above 16%. Let the fun commence!
Disclaimer: This is completely a joke and is not intended to make any normative statements about the gender or sexual identity of any persons.
Reference: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1098...ll-gender/
4 x Tier 3 Tasks (200 words / 2.5 TPE each)
#20. Make a scouting report for any of the ISFL or DSFL draftees. Show their stats, abilities, TPE, or highlights.
#23. Create a billboard, magazine cover, unique trading card, or video game cover depicting a one of the league's stars.
#28. Choose one existing award. Tell us why you think a certain player should win that award this season. Stats, or anything else possible should be used to support your case.
S29 saw some fantastic defensive performances among defensive backs and the front seven alike. But few defensive players have as clear-cut a case for their positional award as Cuco Clemente of the Sarasota Sailfish has for Safety of the Year. Cuco had a stelar season, with far and away the most turnovers of any safety: 3 forced fumbles, 1 fumble recovery and 7 interceptions. Two of those resulted in defensive touchdowns. In fact, he led the entire league in interceptions on the season, netting larger numbers than more stat-rich positions like CB or LB. The next highest safety in terms of turnovers was Joel Drake of the Colorado Yeti with only 1 forced fumble and recovery, 5 interceptions, and again two defensive touchdowns.
While Cuco played less of a role in the run game and pass rush than other safeties given the defensive strategies of the Sailfish -- with only 2 sacks and 1 tackle for a loss registered this season -- he edged out his competition in terms of passes defended with 14. With the second-highest number of tackles (at 70), Cuco clearly made his presence known all over the field, providing support where it was most needed.
Finally, while positional awards are given out based on merit for on-field performance, it’s impossible to talk about Cuco without talking about his leadership and care off the field. He is a stalwart teammate that will be a fantastic ambassador for the league as Safety of the Year.
#26. Football is a game that has been going on for a while, loved by fans all over. But what if you were able to make some rule changes? Talk us through your new version of football, and what would be different and why?
Alright. I’m done being serious with these prompts so here it goes.
Being honest, American football is a sport primarily conceived by men, played by men, and enjoyed by men. So it’s only natural that historically the fan base has been predominantly male. And while female viewership for leagues like the NFL have been increasing steadily, in 2021 44% of males considered themselves “avid fans” of the NFL compared to only 16% of females (statista.com). Female participation in the ISFL has also been slowly increasing, but much could be done to change the game to appeal to a broader audience.
But why find a compromise when you could go to the other extreme and re-design the football game to cater primarily to female and other fans with a less “macho” persuasion. I propose to you the International Entertainment Football League (IEFL). While general scoring rules would stay roughly the same, the major changes to a traditional football game are as follows: 1) all uniforms will include assless chaps and 2) tackling will be replaced by tagging on the bare bottoms of opponents. This would likely reduce the number of catastrophic injuries among players, while still requiring significant athleticism and strategy to design and execute plays that protect the bottom of the ball carrier.
While I cannot speak for anyone other than myself, I have a sneaking suspicion that this might increase female fandom above 16%. Let the fun commence!
Disclaimer: This is completely a joke and is not intended to make any normative statements about the gender or sexual identity of any persons.
Reference: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1098...ll-gender/
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