(S30) Ultimus Week

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24. If you could create a team using any active players in the league, what would that team look like? Would you build a group of all-stars to contend in the next Ultimus, or a team full of jokesters for the fun of it? Describe the roster and why you chose the players you did.

Oh man, this is way too fun of an exercise to pass up. This team is going to be a mixture of ISFL and DSFL players, with a main focus on how great the users are (although I think the team would be pretty solid, as well). For those who make the cut, I hope you feel special

QB: @negs Ryan Negs - Philadelphia Liberty
Best GM I've ever had (also the only). He'd throw plenty of picks, but I love this dude, so we're sticking with him at QB.

RB: @TeyonSchavari Captain Rodgers - New York Silverbacks
Teyon is awesome in a locker room setting, produces media, and kicks ass on the field. Who else would I pick here?

WR: @Sonaclov French Fries - Norfolk Seawolves
My best friend on the team and an absolute STUD for the 'Wolves. Fries would keep the locker room light and provide a big spark on the field.

WR: @Net Jaycee Higgins - Kansas City Coyotes
Another young, electric playmaker, Higgins has had a great rookie campaign for KC and would help us get the locker room absolutely POPPING.

TE: @Gbeck765 Sal Ami - Honolulu Hahalua
A stud tight end and former Seawolf, Ami is a great dude, easy to chat with, and a steady and measured LR presence.

OL: @CalvinGolladay Calvin Golladay - Arizona Outlaws
A beast on the line and super personable guy, CG is an easy addition to the squad.

OL: @SirBongo Clifford Wilson - Norfolk Seawolves (Colorado Yeti)
The new DSFL record holder for pancakes in a season, it wouldn't be a proper O-Line without the Bongonator!

OL: @zaynzk Bob Roberts - New York Silverbacks
Zane is another user who seems to be all over the place, is great to chat with, and would do a great job on the field.

DE: @Skindog44 Ioe Torrent - Dallas Birddogs (Austin Copperheads)
King of the DSFL podcast, Ioe has great insight into player personnel and led the DSFL in sacks this year!

DE: @captjanko Morpheus Czargyros - Minnesota Grey Ducks
Janko is another user in my class that has been tearing it up on the field and is super easy to get along with.

DT: @Tesla Magnus Rikiya - Colorado Yeti
What can I say about Tesla that hasn't been said before. What an absolute gem of a user and human being! Rikiya would anchor our D-line.

LB: @SchwarzNarr Melvin Murder-Moose - Colorado Yeti
Moose would be delivering big hits from the LB position for us, and Schwarz would be an invaluable asset in all matters of team management, as well as helping create an amazing locker room environment.

LB: @IsaStarcrossed Adelie de Pengu - Colorado Yeti
Pengu is another player who would do a great job for us on the field, but is arguably even more valuable in team management and locker room vibes. Isa always has a story to tell or insight to give!

LB: @Jimi64 Jimi DeSoto - Philadelphia Liberty
Jimi is yet another great LB who I'd love to have on my team, and is the laid back, joking type of user who is perfect for the locker room!

S: @MMFLEX Miles Weperom - Honolulu Hahalua
Weperom, the former 1oa pick, would deliver the hits from safety and provide yet another leadership figure in this stacked LR.

S: @Michiganonymous Spike Daniels - Norfolk Seawolves
Another one of my favorite teammates, Spike has been progressing in his game as his TPE rises, and I feel he'd make a great impact in the secondary for us.

CB: @HasumiKi Hououin Kyouma - Norfolk Seawolves (Chicago Butchers)
Zeph! An incredible player and user, Kyouma is the perfect ingredient for a great locker room, bringing comedy, positivity, and experience to this squad, which is young at several positions.

CB: @woelkers Cedric Wilkins II - London Royals
Woelkers is one of the legendary users in this league, and has been simply amazing to interact with and learn from. Don't get it twisted; Wilkins would get it done on the field as well, and we all know that TPE is heading up quickly.

K/P: @jackalewis229 Jack Lewis - Norfolk Seawolves/DSFL Prospect
Despite joining as a waiver-wire addition, Lewis did a terrific job for Norfolk down the stretch last season. A very positive and upbeat LR member, I had to go with him for our K/P spot.

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20. Make a scouting report for any of the ISFL or DSFL draftees. Show their stats, abilities, TPE, or highlights. Written or graphic option available.

One of the most dynamic playmakers in the upcoming ISFL draft is Norfolk Seawolves receiver, French Fries. @Sonaclov is the complete package; he brings it on the field each and every week (I swear, you could book a 100 yard game almost every time he stepped on the gridiron) and he is a kind, friendly, and fun team player to have in the locker room. This is a player who should certainly be a first-round pick, and is going to make whichever GM picks him look incredibly savvy.

A quick look at his stats shows us exactly why: after converting from OL to WR, Fries posted season totals of 96 receptions for 1596 yards and 8 touchdowns, while boasting an impressive 16.6 yards per catch average. Arguably his most explosive game came against a tough Tijuana defense in Week 13, where he tallied 8 catches for 179 yards and a score.

Finally, looking at his TPE breakdown, the French Freak has an update pending which will bring his total to 232, just 18 away from the DSFL cap following his first season. His 87 speed, 81 agility, and 70 hands make for a deadly combination for this pass catcher, and I have no doubt that he will continue to max earn in the seasons to come and be a huge attribute for his ISFL team sooner than later. In the meantime, ask anyone in Norfolk what kind of an impact he has had on our team, and you'll surely understand.

So, what are you waiting for?! Get in this guy's DMs, put him on your big boards, and draft this mans!

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7. This task is exclusive to non-recreate rookies of the S31 class and later. In 400 words or more, how has your experience been in the league? Who have you met that has made your time here more fun, friendly, and exciting? Have you been satisfied with your player’s early start? What was it like being drafted for the first time? Do you have any comments or suggestions for the entire league that you think should be implemented?

I have absolutely fallen in love with this league, and it's thanks to the users in it. The fact that I have connected with folks here who I am able to chat with every day, about the league, life, work, whatever...is amazing. The fact that I've found a place to utilize my leadership abilities, help build others up, and enjoy something I'm passionate about is phenomenal. I've already done a huge article about my first month in the league and the fantastic users I have enjoyed getting to know, so i won't do those shout-outs again here (although they are well-deserved).  

As far as my performance on the field goes, it has had its ups and downs. I'm pleased to have set the 'new sim' record for tackles in a season, routinely getting double-digit tackles in games, but found myself always wanting to make more high impact plays. I want to continue to build my player into someone who forces fumbles, gets to the QB, and is a threat to make some picks and take them to the house. I am hopeful that I will get at least one more season in the DSFL, and that I can start making more of those big plays and help my team to a surprise playoff run.

Thinking back to the draft, and as I've said before, I was unbelievably excited to go to Norfolk, and I thought they absolutely nailed the draft with the other rookies they brought in. That has only rang more true as we have gone through the season, and I've connected with my teammates, we've rallied together, and we have an unbeatable team spirit and pride. I am so thankful to Negs and everyone in the war room for putting their faith in me, and I can only hope that I have repaid that faith (and will continue to work hard to do so).

As far as suggestions for the league go...honestly, while things aren't perfect, for the most part we need to keep doing what we are doing. This is a fantastic league with many committed, friendly, and fantastic users. Let's just make sure those are the users we are putting in leadership positions. This league needs to be about fun and maintaining an welcoming environment first and foremost, and I think we need to make sure we don't lose focus on that. Thank you to everyone who has had a positive impact on me thus far and help to make the league what it is!

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