12-19-2021, 02:51 AM
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4. “Sim gonna sim” is a popular expression in the league. Write about teams that have been graced by the sim gods and had amazing performances despite statistical odds, and/or about teams that were considered favorites but may have dealt with some bad sim luck that hampered their efforts. How much of an impact did it have on their season(s)?
"Sim gonna Sim." While I am hardly a vet of sim leagues, and I am certainly new to the ISFL, I have certainly heard and seen the "sim" take a game and just.... kinda make things happen. And that, generally speaking, is a good thing. This would a boring exercise if we didn't afford for some element of randomness and unpredictability. Of course we would expect good teams to win overall, and the weaker teams tos truggle, but it shouldn't be a foregone concusion. With that in mind, lets jump in the time machine and take a look at the Hawks preseason:
*whirling lights and 80's trilling sound effects*
Preseason is typically a time for teams to iron things out. I dont imagine many take much stock in the results, or settings or anything like that, so I dont believe it warrants much analysis. While as a rookie in the league, it was exciting to see my player have some early success, the regular season is where we as a team had our steadfast gaze aimed at.
Week 1 Hawks vs Otters
With the advantage of hindsight, we know that these are two teams that would not qualify for playoffs. Indeed the otters would only win 3 games this year, and this was not one of them. The hawks jumped to an early lead (14-3 in the first quarter) and never lose control. Not much to see here, other than my first career interception (yay!).
Week 2 Hawks vs Sailfish
If this were an HBO mini series, this is what we in the biz would call foreshadowing. The Hawks would come out 2-0 to start the season, with the Sailfish down 24 - 7 at halftime. Pretty comfortable right? Fast forward a quarter and a half and the Sailfish are a field goal away from tying the contest. Luckily a couple key defensive stands and a cluttch field goal, and the hawks scrape out a win.
Week 3 Hawks vs Chicago Football Club
Now the fun begins. As an animal rights activist, I will not acknowledge the Chicago team name, but the sim sure loves them. In what was a tight contest all the way through, we see the hawks score a go ahead touchdown, leaving a minute and a half on the clock. 45 seconds later Chicago scores a TD. Ball game. Sims gonna sim, but not outrageous, if heart breaking.
Week 4 Hawks vs Liberty
This is a blow out, and the liberty are pretty good, so no issues here.
Week 5: Hawks vs Wraith
While this is a harsh loss, considering TPE differences, the Northern Canadian Team was full value for the win, took the lead early and never let go.
Week 6: Hawks vs Yeti
Ok. Here is a matchup between some teams that finished within a few wins of each other. A tight game, with the lead exchanged a few times. Feels like a last score wins kinda game surely with both offenses firing. With 2 minutes left, a hawk drive fizzles out and ends with a 43 yeard field goal, breaking a deadlock. 2:12 left, and the yeti break down our defence with a TD, leaving 1:15 on the clock. Big drive right? Nope. Sim decides that our QB gets sacked AND fumbles AND the Yeti score another TD
Bruh
Week 7 Hawks vs Fire Salamanders
Another close game. Huge fourth quarter sees the hawks tie the game with two TD's. Two minute drill and the Germans take the lead with a FG. With seconds on the clock, Hawks line up a FG and....miss.
Week 8 Hawks vs Hahalua
While this one was close, it was the hawaiins that ran out to a 23-5 lead, and while hawks scored 2 TD's wasnt enough.
Week 9: Hawks vs Secondline
Stop me if this sounds familiar. Tie game. Two minutes left, New orleans scores a FG. Two minute drill and....pick
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Week 10 Hawks vs Yeti
Hawks score a huge TD with 1 minute on the clock to wrestly a 4 point lead. All good since Caliban tosses a 75 yarder 7 seconds later. Hawks lose
Week 11: Hawks vs Sailfish
Tie game. minute left. Sailfish TD. This is getting funny
Week 12: Hawks vs Chicago Football club
We actually win one and break this ridiculous streak! Huge relief, but season is lost at this point. Kinda feels like the sim offering us a lollipop after beating the ^&*# out of us in an alley.
This is not to be making excuses. Were a developing team, and the future is veryy bright. Looking forward to next season. Sometimes....you just gotta laugh
"Sim gonna Sim." While I am hardly a vet of sim leagues, and I am certainly new to the ISFL, I have certainly heard and seen the "sim" take a game and just.... kinda make things happen. And that, generally speaking, is a good thing. This would a boring exercise if we didn't afford for some element of randomness and unpredictability. Of course we would expect good teams to win overall, and the weaker teams tos truggle, but it shouldn't be a foregone concusion. With that in mind, lets jump in the time machine and take a look at the Hawks preseason:
*whirling lights and 80's trilling sound effects*
Preseason is typically a time for teams to iron things out. I dont imagine many take much stock in the results, or settings or anything like that, so I dont believe it warrants much analysis. While as a rookie in the league, it was exciting to see my player have some early success, the regular season is where we as a team had our steadfast gaze aimed at.
Week 1 Hawks vs Otters
With the advantage of hindsight, we know that these are two teams that would not qualify for playoffs. Indeed the otters would only win 3 games this year, and this was not one of them. The hawks jumped to an early lead (14-3 in the first quarter) and never lose control. Not much to see here, other than my first career interception (yay!).
Week 2 Hawks vs Sailfish
If this were an HBO mini series, this is what we in the biz would call foreshadowing. The Hawks would come out 2-0 to start the season, with the Sailfish down 24 - 7 at halftime. Pretty comfortable right? Fast forward a quarter and a half and the Sailfish are a field goal away from tying the contest. Luckily a couple key defensive stands and a cluttch field goal, and the hawks scrape out a win.
Week 3 Hawks vs Chicago Football Club
Now the fun begins. As an animal rights activist, I will not acknowledge the Chicago team name, but the sim sure loves them. In what was a tight contest all the way through, we see the hawks score a go ahead touchdown, leaving a minute and a half on the clock. 45 seconds later Chicago scores a TD. Ball game. Sims gonna sim, but not outrageous, if heart breaking.
Week 4 Hawks vs Liberty
This is a blow out, and the liberty are pretty good, so no issues here.
Week 5: Hawks vs Wraith
While this is a harsh loss, considering TPE differences, the Northern Canadian Team was full value for the win, took the lead early and never let go.
Week 6: Hawks vs Yeti
Ok. Here is a matchup between some teams that finished within a few wins of each other. A tight game, with the lead exchanged a few times. Feels like a last score wins kinda game surely with both offenses firing. With 2 minutes left, a hawk drive fizzles out and ends with a 43 yeard field goal, breaking a deadlock. 2:12 left, and the yeti break down our defence with a TD, leaving 1:15 on the clock. Big drive right? Nope. Sim decides that our QB gets sacked AND fumbles AND the Yeti score another TD
Bruh
Week 7 Hawks vs Fire Salamanders
Another close game. Huge fourth quarter sees the hawks tie the game with two TD's. Two minute drill and the Germans take the lead with a FG. With seconds on the clock, Hawks line up a FG and....miss.
Week 8 Hawks vs Hahalua
While this one was close, it was the hawaiins that ran out to a 23-5 lead, and while hawks scored 2 TD's wasnt enough.
Week 9: Hawks vs Secondline
Stop me if this sounds familiar. Tie game. Two minutes left, New orleans scores a FG. Two minute drill and....pick
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Week 10 Hawks vs Yeti
Hawks score a huge TD with 1 minute on the clock to wrestly a 4 point lead. All good since Caliban tosses a 75 yarder 7 seconds later. Hawks lose
Week 11: Hawks vs Sailfish
Tie game. minute left. Sailfish TD. This is getting funny
Week 12: Hawks vs Chicago Football club
We actually win one and break this ridiculous streak! Huge relief, but season is lost at this point. Kinda feels like the sim offering us a lollipop after beating the ^&*# out of us in an alley.
This is not to be making excuses. Were a developing team, and the future is veryy bright. Looking forward to next season. Sometimes....you just gotta laugh
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