(S31) PT 1 - End of a Decade

[Void_DCXI]

I don’t have a lot of memorable moments to look back on as I was only drafted into the ISFL in Season 28. But a lot happened during those 3 seasons. Getting drafted in both the DSFL and ISFL is a treat. I may not have gone very high in either of them, but the whole draft experience is something that every rookie gets to enjoy, and it’s probably my favorite part of the whole thing. Getting drafted into the ISFL was especially nice. It made me feel as though I had made it. But something was off. I knew I hadn’t made it quite yet. In season 28, I was a part of a Bondi Beach Buccaneers team that made the playoffs with a losing record. And while nobody wants to have a losing record, the playoffs were at least enjoyable. Prior to Season 29, I was called up by the New York Silverbacks. I was so happy to finally get to play in the ISFL. It made me feel as though I’d made it. But something was off. I knew I hadn’t made it. My ISFL rookie season shocked a lot of people. I was nominated for rookie of the year. I had a ton of touchdowns that I stole from teyon. I even had a walkoff overtime catch to win a game. But I knew something was off. I still hadn’t made it. I had a relatively quiet playoffs, and I was alright with that. The team kept winning and we got to the Ultimus. I thought we would lose but I was still happy to get there and excited for the future with New York. Then we dominate. I have 140 yards on 14 carries and 2 touchdowns, winning Ultimus MVP. And this is my favorite memory of the last 10 seasons of the league. Because not only did we win the Ultimus and I got Ultimus MVP, but because after this game is when I finally felt that I had truly made it.