(S3) - Ultimus Week

[Vikain]

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Bottom Half: Missing the playoffs is tough on any team but there are usually certain stats that pop up that you can decipher why they would miss out. First team we will look at are the Colorado Yeti. After being in the playoffs two straight years they drastically fell in the standings. Biggest issue for the Yeti was the suspension of their star QB Logan Noble. Looking at the passing stats for the Yeti, it really shows how bad their passing was. They passed for 2209 yards lowest in the league by just a little under 1000 yards. They had 8 Passing TDs (lowest) and 35 INTs (Highest). They eventually would give up the passing game and just try going through with running the ball as they had 517 rushing attempts which was highest in the league. The Yeti have a lot of issues up and down the lineup but if they can figure something out on the QB position they can bounce back. The next team we will look at are the Yellowknife Wraiths. On paper they’re actually not a bad team. They are second in passing yards, with 28TDs and 12INTs which is pretty good numbers. They are middle of the pack in rushing. Second in receiving yards and TDs. Main two issues I see for the Yellow Knife are one; not enough turnovers generated. Tied for 1st in least amount of interceptions and least amount of fumble forced. Another issue is their Kicking. Their second lowest in extra points made percentage and lowest in field goal percentage made. If they can boost their Kicking and generate more turnovers they can definitely be one of the best teams in the league.

Playoff Series MVP:
With the conference finals in the bag, some clear cut MVP’s have emerged. NSFC had two pretty equally matched teams going into the playoffs. Fortunately for the Baltimore Hawks they were the more experienced team. Liberty with their first ever playoff appearance definitely struggled. Hands down the player that impressed everyone had to be T. Willie. The man could do no wrong and burrowed Midas’ touch. As he made huge plays and Liberty had no answer on how to stop him. Catching 5 receptions for 117 yards with 3 Touchdowns. He also had a 103 yard Kick Return for a Touchdown. One of the best showings ever in NSFL history, T. Willie definitely turned some heads around with the speed and skill he played at. On the other side in the ASFC, with the Otters and the Outlaws meeting once again in the Conference Finals, the animosity is starting to get real. With the reigning back to back Champs the Outlaws were obviously favored again. The MVP of this series had to go to F. Harris Jr, as he made play after play to tilt the game into the Outlaws favor. Though he registered only 3 tackles he was able to deflect 3 passed and pick 2 of for interceptions.

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