Offensive Comparison: Compare one offensive player from each team in a series. Can be completed at any point
Today we'll be comparing Mike Boss and King Bronko, the quarterbacks of the Orange County Otters, and the Arizona Outlaws respectively. Each QB has lead their squads with efficiency into the postseason, a feat only 50% of quarterbacks can claim.
After a tough start to the season, Mike Boss's heroics on the field helped the Otters climb from the bottom of the ASFC basement to make the playoffs as the second seed in the conference. Their 8-6 regular season record tied with three other teams to get second place for overall record.
Mike Boss's 320 pass completions were second in the league over 14 games, second only to the Wraiths' Orosz. Those 320 passes went for a staggering 3609 yards, again, second only to Orosz. In a vast improvement from a tough first season, Boss managed 21 touchdowns to earn the second most, and only 16 interceptions, which was middle of the pack.
King Bronko, on the other hand, managed only 285 completions during the regular season, good for 5th place in the league through 14 games. His 3130 yards were nothing to scoff at, but again was only good for 5th place in the league. Where Bronko excelled were his touchdowns. He led the league with a whopping 25 TD passes, while throwing only 15 interceptions, good for 3rd least in the league.
Needless to say, the Conference Playoff will be a doozy, with the better quarterback likely winning the game for his team.
Defensive Comparison: Compare one defensive player from each team in a series. Can be completed at any point
The Arizona Outlaws boast arguably the best linebacking corps in the entire NSFL. Vital to that success is the addition of rookie linebacker Luke Luechly. The kid was a monster this past season, tallying 98 tackles, 8 of which were for a loss. Luechly forced two fumbles, but wasn't able to recover either of them. His 11 sacks on the season helped the Outlaws hefty pass-rush, but he wasn't a one-sided player.
Luechly also managed two interceptions and 8 passes defensed on the season, not too shabby for a rookie adjusting to the faster pace of the NSFL.
Ian Bavitz, the second-year player from the Orange County Otters boasted very similar stats to Luechly. Seemingly taking a step back from his pro-bowl rookie season, Bavitz recorded only 96 tackles, two of which were for a loss. Bavitz recovered the only fumble he forced on the season.
Bavitz really improved his game in one area, sacks. Bavitz tripled his sack total from his rookie season, tying for 6th in the league in sacks. His pass-rush skills helped the Otters keep the team in games, especially with his fellow linebacker Franklin Harris transitioning from DE and the 3rd linebacker spot being covered by FS Dominic Verns.
Bottom Half: Write about why two of the four teams were not able to make the playoffs. Can be completed at any point
The Philadelphia Liberty played in their first season of the NSFL this year. The expansion team built a solid core of players from the expansion draft, picking several difference makers from around the league. The Liberty didn't take the same aggressive approach, like their expansion counterpart Las Vegas Legion did. Instead they stockpiled draftpicks, making many solid additions to the roster.
The Liberty were not able to make the playoffs in their inaugural season, but it should be fairly expected. An expansion team coming in and making a name for themselves in their first season shouldn't be expected to make a big splash into the post-season, especially when they made measured moves while building for the future.
A large portion of why they were not able to make the playoffs also has to do with their conference. Three of the four teams in the NSFC, of which the Liberty are a part, ended the season with a winning record of 8-6. The Colorado Yeti narrowly missed the playoffs by the points gained tie-breaker. The fact that the Liberty earned 5 wins in their first season, in such a highly competitive conference shows great things could be possible in the future.
The Las Vegas Legion were incredibly aggressive with their offseason moves. The Legion sold off most of their draft from both season two and season three to grab already established players from around the league.
Unfortunately for the Legion, it didn't go as planned. After a disastrous start to the season, the Legion players appeared to give up, mailing it in for the paycheck and hoping for next season. Needless to say, it's not a winning formula.
Playoff Review: Write a short review of the playoffs and each of the matchups. Must be completed after the Championship Game
Otters at Outlaws.
The Outlaws and Otters are bitter rivals, stemming from their meetings in the first season of the NSFL. In their second season, the Outlaws continued getting the better of the Otters, ending the regular season with a perfect 2-0 record against the Otters. Catching the game at home, the Outlaws were in a good position to go on to the Ultimus.
The defensive matchup ended in a 17-13 victory for the Outlaws. The Otters had several chances to take the lead in the final quarter, but fell short each time. The Otters received the ball at their own 20 yard-line with two-minutes in the game, down by 4. In a puzzling move, the Otters called TWO run plays in that series in a quick 3-and-out, ending the game.
Wraiths at Hawks
In our second Conference Championship matchup, the Hawks and Wraiths squared off. In a game marred by controversy, the Hawks escaped their own stadium with a narrow 16-14 victory. The Hawks victory is mired in controversy, possibly forever to be placed with an asterisk next to it. Unfortunately, a Hawks player was found to have been doped with performance enhancing drugs, through no fault of his own. He had minimal impact on the outcome, but fans will forever be left to wonder; what if?
Hawks at Outlaws
In our Ultimus game, the Outlaws handily beat the Hawks 33-6. The Outlaws defense was on fire, and the offense nigh-unstoppable. Perhaps the distractions from the previous playoff game left the Hawks unprepared?
Championship Game Recap: Do a recap of the best play from the championship game. Must be completed after the Championship Game.
In a game as lopsided as the Arizona Outlaws 33-6 victory over the Baltimore Hawks, it's difficult to choose a specific best play of the game. The Outlaws ran rampant over the visiting Hawks, taking the lead early in the First Quarter on a 25-yard touchdown pass from King Bronko to their promising young receiver, Chess. From then on, they never looked back.
After that touchdown, the Hawks never really stood a chance. Arizona scored 6 more times before the Hawks even put some on the board. Wonderful defensive performances from Arbin Asipi, Jaylon Lee and Luke Luechly helped destroy any hope the Hawks had of winning the Ultimus this year.
The best play, wasn't actually a single play but a short succession of plays in the second quarter. After a field goal by Ronaldo, the Hawks started their next possession at their own 6-yard line. On first down, Hawks QB Scrub Kyubee was sacked by Arizona's Isaiah Rashad for a 4-yard loss. On the ensuing play, Kyubee was sacked AGAIN, this time by Arbin Asipi for a loss of 5-yards, resulting in a safety. Putting more points on the board, the Outlaws got the ball back on a free kick, further cementing the Hawks' misery.
Today we'll be comparing Mike Boss and King Bronko, the quarterbacks of the Orange County Otters, and the Arizona Outlaws respectively. Each QB has lead their squads with efficiency into the postseason, a feat only 50% of quarterbacks can claim.
After a tough start to the season, Mike Boss's heroics on the field helped the Otters climb from the bottom of the ASFC basement to make the playoffs as the second seed in the conference. Their 8-6 regular season record tied with three other teams to get second place for overall record.
Mike Boss's 320 pass completions were second in the league over 14 games, second only to the Wraiths' Orosz. Those 320 passes went for a staggering 3609 yards, again, second only to Orosz. In a vast improvement from a tough first season, Boss managed 21 touchdowns to earn the second most, and only 16 interceptions, which was middle of the pack.
King Bronko, on the other hand, managed only 285 completions during the regular season, good for 5th place in the league through 14 games. His 3130 yards were nothing to scoff at, but again was only good for 5th place in the league. Where Bronko excelled were his touchdowns. He led the league with a whopping 25 TD passes, while throwing only 15 interceptions, good for 3rd least in the league.
Needless to say, the Conference Playoff will be a doozy, with the better quarterback likely winning the game for his team.
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260ishDefensive Comparison: Compare one defensive player from each team in a series. Can be completed at any point
The Arizona Outlaws boast arguably the best linebacking corps in the entire NSFL. Vital to that success is the addition of rookie linebacker Luke Luechly. The kid was a monster this past season, tallying 98 tackles, 8 of which were for a loss. Luechly forced two fumbles, but wasn't able to recover either of them. His 11 sacks on the season helped the Outlaws hefty pass-rush, but he wasn't a one-sided player.
Luechly also managed two interceptions and 8 passes defensed on the season, not too shabby for a rookie adjusting to the faster pace of the NSFL.
Ian Bavitz, the second-year player from the Orange County Otters boasted very similar stats to Luechly. Seemingly taking a step back from his pro-bowl rookie season, Bavitz recorded only 96 tackles, two of which were for a loss. Bavitz recovered the only fumble he forced on the season.
Bavitz really improved his game in one area, sacks. Bavitz tripled his sack total from his rookie season, tying for 6th in the league in sacks. His pass-rush skills helped the Otters keep the team in games, especially with his fellow linebacker Franklin Harris transitioning from DE and the 3rd linebacker spot being covered by FS Dominic Verns.
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204Bottom Half: Write about why two of the four teams were not able to make the playoffs. Can be completed at any point
The Philadelphia Liberty played in their first season of the NSFL this year. The expansion team built a solid core of players from the expansion draft, picking several difference makers from around the league. The Liberty didn't take the same aggressive approach, like their expansion counterpart Las Vegas Legion did. Instead they stockpiled draftpicks, making many solid additions to the roster.
The Liberty were not able to make the playoffs in their inaugural season, but it should be fairly expected. An expansion team coming in and making a name for themselves in their first season shouldn't be expected to make a big splash into the post-season, especially when they made measured moves while building for the future.
A large portion of why they were not able to make the playoffs also has to do with their conference. Three of the four teams in the NSFC, of which the Liberty are a part, ended the season with a winning record of 8-6. The Colorado Yeti narrowly missed the playoffs by the points gained tie-breaker. The fact that the Liberty earned 5 wins in their first season, in such a highly competitive conference shows great things could be possible in the future.
The Las Vegas Legion were incredibly aggressive with their offseason moves. The Legion sold off most of their draft from both season two and season three to grab already established players from around the league.
Unfortunately for the Legion, it didn't go as planned. After a disastrous start to the season, the Legion players appeared to give up, mailing it in for the paycheck and hoping for next season. Needless to say, it's not a winning formula.
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277Playoff Review: Write a short review of the playoffs and each of the matchups. Must be completed after the Championship Game
Otters at Outlaws.
The Outlaws and Otters are bitter rivals, stemming from their meetings in the first season of the NSFL. In their second season, the Outlaws continued getting the better of the Otters, ending the regular season with a perfect 2-0 record against the Otters. Catching the game at home, the Outlaws were in a good position to go on to the Ultimus.
The defensive matchup ended in a 17-13 victory for the Outlaws. The Otters had several chances to take the lead in the final quarter, but fell short each time. The Otters received the ball at their own 20 yard-line with two-minutes in the game, down by 4. In a puzzling move, the Otters called TWO run plays in that series in a quick 3-and-out, ending the game.
Wraiths at Hawks
In our second Conference Championship matchup, the Hawks and Wraiths squared off. In a game marred by controversy, the Hawks escaped their own stadium with a narrow 16-14 victory. The Hawks victory is mired in controversy, possibly forever to be placed with an asterisk next to it. Unfortunately, a Hawks player was found to have been doped with performance enhancing drugs, through no fault of his own. He had minimal impact on the outcome, but fans will forever be left to wonder; what if?
Hawks at Outlaws
In our Ultimus game, the Outlaws handily beat the Hawks 33-6. The Outlaws defense was on fire, and the offense nigh-unstoppable. Perhaps the distractions from the previous playoff game left the Hawks unprepared?
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254Championship Game Recap: Do a recap of the best play from the championship game. Must be completed after the Championship Game.
In a game as lopsided as the Arizona Outlaws 33-6 victory over the Baltimore Hawks, it's difficult to choose a specific best play of the game. The Outlaws ran rampant over the visiting Hawks, taking the lead early in the First Quarter on a 25-yard touchdown pass from King Bronko to their promising young receiver, Chess. From then on, they never looked back.
After that touchdown, the Hawks never really stood a chance. Arizona scored 6 more times before the Hawks even put some on the board. Wonderful defensive performances from Arbin Asipi, Jaylon Lee and Luke Luechly helped destroy any hope the Hawks had of winning the Ultimus this year.
The best play, wasn't actually a single play but a short succession of plays in the second quarter. After a field goal by Ronaldo, the Hawks started their next possession at their own 6-yard line. On first down, Hawks QB Scrub Kyubee was sacked by Arizona's Isaiah Rashad for a 4-yard loss. On the ensuing play, Kyubee was sacked AGAIN, this time by Arbin Asipi for a loss of 5-yards, resulting in a safety. Putting more points on the board, the Outlaws got the ball back on a free kick, further cementing the Hawks' misery.
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