08-23-2021, 04:50 PM
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The Lore-heads are gonna hate these responses...
8. With awards season upon us, make up an award for your player win for something not on the football field? [5 TPE]
This year I have the pleasure to announce that the 2021 Middle Earth Man of the Year Award goes to DSFL prospect Modern Nazgul! Nazgul has grown up in Mordor, one of the toughest places in all of Middle Earth, and like the Tupac Shakur poem, “the Rose that Grew From Concrete” has blossomed into one of the most kind and heartwarming ring wraiths the land has ever known. Since the fall of Sauron, Mordor has been a place that is ironically almost MORE segregated than before. Previously occupied by mostly orcs, the elves and men have slowly started to trickle back in to the land as it obviously has great potential for the future. Even the dwarves have begun to fill into the caverns below the volcanic mountains in this part of the world. With all of these people groups, it has been a challenge to keep everyone peaceful. And that is where Modern Nazgul comes in. As a homegrown athlete, first starring at Minas Morgual HS and then at Mordor St. University, Nazgul has become a well known figure in the region. During his Junior season at Mordor St. (one in which he set new Middle Earth receiving records in catches, yards, AND touchdowns), Nazgul perhaps made more headlines before and after the games than during them. Prior to every home game, Nazgul protested the mistreatment of orcs (both under the rule of Sauron and now under the new Elven leadership) by leading his teammates (many of whom were orcs themselves) to the capital at Barad-Dur to demand change. He even celebrated each of his 17 TDs by removing a sharpie from his sock a la Terrell Owens, and signing the ball “ORC RIGHTS NOW!” and tossing it into the crowd. These gestures have sparked a national conversation about not just orc rights, but one about racism in middle earth in general. Men, Elves, Dwarves, and even hobbits are sitting up and taking notice of the way they have treated each other for millennia, and many are finally seeing the hate colored glasses with which they see the world break free from their eyes. None of this would be possible if it were not for the fearlessness of the movement’s outspoken athlete leader- Modern Nazgul.
However, Nazgul not only talks the talk, but he walks the walk as well. In March, the first ever Orc Community Center for Children Who Can’t Read Good and Want To Learn To Do Other Stuff Good Too, was opened up through the Modern Nazgul Community Foundation. The community center provides a safe space for Orc children to come after school and during the summer, keeping them off the streets and away from some of the more dangerous factions in the land that are seeking a return to their previous glory. In addition, tutors are available to help these children with their schoolwork as the entire race is woefully uneducated following years of educational neglect due to being forced into labor for the Evil Lord Sauron.
We here at the Middle Earth Man of the Year Award Committee look forward to the equal treatment of orcs and the stamping out of all racism in Middle Earth, and know that the conversation that has been sparked by the brave words and actions of Modern Nazgul will only grow as he becomes an even more recognizable figure in the DSFL and hopefully ISFL! But for today, let us honor MODERN NAZGUL! The 2021 Middle Earth Man of the Year!
Word Count- 584 words
16. This task is exclusive to recreate/non-recreate rookies of the S31 class and later. The season is over and the draft is coming up. What do you bring to a team, and why should a team choose to take a chance on you next season? [2.5 TPE]
As a second time rookie who is at least familiar with the game and processes behind upgrading your player, I think I might be more of a known quantity coming into the league. The first time around I loved the idea of playing this game, and the community built around it, but I didn’t really understand what it would take to get everything set up and running efficiently. Like many others, once irl got busy I flaked. But now, I feel like I still have the same desire to be involved in the game and the community but with a much better grasp on what it will take to be successful, and in turn have decided that this is something I want to give my energy to, so hopefully it turns out better than the last time.
As far as my actual player is concerned, I am trying to stay focused on growing just a few attributes but ones that I think will provide a great down-field option for my team. Rather than trying to be a completely well rounded player, I am going to be all speed and hands. While I realize this will definitely leave me lacking in some areas, my goal is to always be available to stretch the field for my team and open up the underneath routes and the run game for my teammates.
Word Count- 229 words 1,192 characters
19. If your player had a show starring them, what would the plot be? [2.5 TPE]
Modern Nazgul stars in “Ring Hunter”: The Search for the Perfect Ring.
This show would be a reality show like House Hunters or Say Yes to the Dress, but as my people have a particular expertise in hunting for a particular ring… I’ll put that knowledge to use in a fun and modern way! Each episode, I’ll meet with someone who is wanting to propose to their fiance in the old fashioned way. After discussing their budget, I’ll take them to 3 jewellers around town and show them 3 different options for rings. Ideally there will be a below budget meh ring, a middle ground masterpiece, and a high end luxury option that will make any girl say yes no matter how much she hates you. The episode will end with the buyer picking out the perfect ring and will feature the proposal. We’ll make sure to get that money shot of that big fat diamond right as it goes on the finger!
In addition, each week we’ll have one special episode where a customer has a special ring option. Perhaps its a grandmother’s stone that has been passed down and you want it turned into something more modern, or maybe someone wants a ring made and designed from scratch.. Whatever the case, Modern Nazgul will use his extensive connections with Elven jewelry makers around the city to create not only the perfect ring, but the perfect episode! Imagine how fun it will be to run around town looking at high priced jewelry with an actual certified Ring Wraith! This show has HIT written all over it.
Word Count- 267 words 1,472 characters
8. With awards season upon us, make up an award for your player win for something not on the football field? [5 TPE]
This year I have the pleasure to announce that the 2021 Middle Earth Man of the Year Award goes to DSFL prospect Modern Nazgul! Nazgul has grown up in Mordor, one of the toughest places in all of Middle Earth, and like the Tupac Shakur poem, “the Rose that Grew From Concrete” has blossomed into one of the most kind and heartwarming ring wraiths the land has ever known. Since the fall of Sauron, Mordor has been a place that is ironically almost MORE segregated than before. Previously occupied by mostly orcs, the elves and men have slowly started to trickle back in to the land as it obviously has great potential for the future. Even the dwarves have begun to fill into the caverns below the volcanic mountains in this part of the world. With all of these people groups, it has been a challenge to keep everyone peaceful. And that is where Modern Nazgul comes in. As a homegrown athlete, first starring at Minas Morgual HS and then at Mordor St. University, Nazgul has become a well known figure in the region. During his Junior season at Mordor St. (one in which he set new Middle Earth receiving records in catches, yards, AND touchdowns), Nazgul perhaps made more headlines before and after the games than during them. Prior to every home game, Nazgul protested the mistreatment of orcs (both under the rule of Sauron and now under the new Elven leadership) by leading his teammates (many of whom were orcs themselves) to the capital at Barad-Dur to demand change. He even celebrated each of his 17 TDs by removing a sharpie from his sock a la Terrell Owens, and signing the ball “ORC RIGHTS NOW!” and tossing it into the crowd. These gestures have sparked a national conversation about not just orc rights, but one about racism in middle earth in general. Men, Elves, Dwarves, and even hobbits are sitting up and taking notice of the way they have treated each other for millennia, and many are finally seeing the hate colored glasses with which they see the world break free from their eyes. None of this would be possible if it were not for the fearlessness of the movement’s outspoken athlete leader- Modern Nazgul.
However, Nazgul not only talks the talk, but he walks the walk as well. In March, the first ever Orc Community Center for Children Who Can’t Read Good and Want To Learn To Do Other Stuff Good Too, was opened up through the Modern Nazgul Community Foundation. The community center provides a safe space for Orc children to come after school and during the summer, keeping them off the streets and away from some of the more dangerous factions in the land that are seeking a return to their previous glory. In addition, tutors are available to help these children with their schoolwork as the entire race is woefully uneducated following years of educational neglect due to being forced into labor for the Evil Lord Sauron.
We here at the Middle Earth Man of the Year Award Committee look forward to the equal treatment of orcs and the stamping out of all racism in Middle Earth, and know that the conversation that has been sparked by the brave words and actions of Modern Nazgul will only grow as he becomes an even more recognizable figure in the DSFL and hopefully ISFL! But for today, let us honor MODERN NAZGUL! The 2021 Middle Earth Man of the Year!
Word Count- 584 words
16. This task is exclusive to recreate/non-recreate rookies of the S31 class and later. The season is over and the draft is coming up. What do you bring to a team, and why should a team choose to take a chance on you next season? [2.5 TPE]
As a second time rookie who is at least familiar with the game and processes behind upgrading your player, I think I might be more of a known quantity coming into the league. The first time around I loved the idea of playing this game, and the community built around it, but I didn’t really understand what it would take to get everything set up and running efficiently. Like many others, once irl got busy I flaked. But now, I feel like I still have the same desire to be involved in the game and the community but with a much better grasp on what it will take to be successful, and in turn have decided that this is something I want to give my energy to, so hopefully it turns out better than the last time.
As far as my actual player is concerned, I am trying to stay focused on growing just a few attributes but ones that I think will provide a great down-field option for my team. Rather than trying to be a completely well rounded player, I am going to be all speed and hands. While I realize this will definitely leave me lacking in some areas, my goal is to always be available to stretch the field for my team and open up the underneath routes and the run game for my teammates.
Word Count- 229 words 1,192 characters
19. If your player had a show starring them, what would the plot be? [2.5 TPE]
Modern Nazgul stars in “Ring Hunter”: The Search for the Perfect Ring.
This show would be a reality show like House Hunters or Say Yes to the Dress, but as my people have a particular expertise in hunting for a particular ring… I’ll put that knowledge to use in a fun and modern way! Each episode, I’ll meet with someone who is wanting to propose to their fiance in the old fashioned way. After discussing their budget, I’ll take them to 3 jewellers around town and show them 3 different options for rings. Ideally there will be a below budget meh ring, a middle ground masterpiece, and a high end luxury option that will make any girl say yes no matter how much she hates you. The episode will end with the buyer picking out the perfect ring and will feature the proposal. We’ll make sure to get that money shot of that big fat diamond right as it goes on the finger!
In addition, each week we’ll have one special episode where a customer has a special ring option. Perhaps its a grandmother’s stone that has been passed down and you want it turned into something more modern, or maybe someone wants a ring made and designed from scratch.. Whatever the case, Modern Nazgul will use his extensive connections with Elven jewelry makers around the city to create not only the perfect ring, but the perfect episode! Imagine how fun it will be to run around town looking at high priced jewelry with an actual certified Ring Wraith! This show has HIT written all over it.
Word Count- 267 words 1,472 characters
