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Offensive Comparison: Compare one offensive player from each team in a series. Can be completed at any point
Going into the Ultimus Bowl, the ground game was primed to play a significant role in the outcome of the match. The Outlaws and Hawks were both 2nd and 3rd in the league in rushing attempts and yards – despite the fact that Arizona was more successful with 15 touchdowns to Baltimore’s 9. The key to both of those high-performing ground assaults? Reg Mackworthy for the Outlaws and Darlane Farlane for Baltimore.
In the final game Farlane (25-61-1) ended up with the better stat-line than Mackworthy (10-24-1), but it was Mackworthy who walked away the championship. While he mostly got to ride on the back of the impressive Arizona air game later, Mackworthy made the most of his chance to score right out of the gate with a first quarter 8-yard TD run. He was almost able to grab a second TD in the third quarter when the Outlaws were on the 2 yard line, but he got stuffed at the 1 yard mark.
Farlane was only able to meet his counterpart’s TD at the end of the fourth quarter, when the game was already well out of grabs for Baltimore, and he converted a 2 yard attempt to a touchdown. He managed to take over an incredible 89 yard return by Stormblessed by following up with four consecutive rush attempts, finally scoring a touchdown on the 4th down. Too bad it was shortly before the end of the mismatched game.
Defensive Comparison: Compare one defensive player from each team in a series. Can be completed at any point
The Arizona Outlaws came into the game with the best secondary in the league: 80 passes defended and 23 interceptions. However, their run-defense wasn’t exactly at par. They had 691 tackles and 44 tackles for loss, worst in the league. The Baltimore Hawks, comparatively, had a respectable secondary and average run defense.
In the Ultimus Bowl, it was the Outlaws secondary once again dominating, specifically Franklin Harris Jr. Harris had an incredible 7 tackles, 3 passes defended, 2 interceptions, and 1 touchdown. Not bad at all, and he demonstrated he could continue his regular season success of 8 interceptions, 24 passes defended, and 2 touchdowns. A threat in the secondary, Harris dominated on the largest stage. He scored the second Outlaw touchdown in the first quarter and generally made Baltimore quarterback Kyubee’s life hell.
The Hawks were led mainly by committee, although Stephen Harrison had a strong game in the defensive line. Like Harris, Harrison had an incredible season (115 tackles, 7 sacks) and parlayed that success into the Ultimus Bowl with 7 tackles and 1 pass defended. Kurt Hendrix also impressed with 6 tackles, 1 tackle for loss and 1 sack. Yet, even by committee, the Hawks were lit up on the defensive end and allowed a disappointing 49 points.
Playoff Review: Write a short review of the playoffs and each of the matchups.
The S3 playoffs featured one juggernaut and, well, the rest. In the clear division of their own were the Arizona Outlaws (13-1-0). The Outlaws managed this regular season success through reliance on the ground game, a mediocre passing game, and a very talented secondary. They managed to score the second most rushing touchdowns in the regular season (15) and an impressive 1577 yards from the backfield. They continued the strong ground game into the postseason, with the lead running back Reg Mackworthy scoring two touchdowns in the semifinal matchup against the Orange County Otters and one touchdown in the Ultimus Bowl against the Baltimore Hawks. Franklin Harris Jr. continued his domination in the Outlaw’s secondary unit, grabbing 6 passes defended, 4 interceptions and 1 touchdown in the playoffs. The first round saw the Outlaws play the Otters, while the Hawks played the Philadelphia Liberty. The Outlaws quickly put the Otters behind them with a score of 27-7, with two of those touchdowns from the backfield.
Meanwhile the Baltimore Hawks were playing the Philadelphia Liberty in the first round. The result was a similarly lopsided contest 34-3 for the Hawks. For a team that had been at best average in both the rushing and passing games during the regular season, Hawk’s quarterback Kyubee absolutely dominated the play. Managing 24 completions in 37 attempts for 337 yards and 4 touchdowns, 2 interceptions, Kyubee lit the lamp against a beleaguered Liberty secondary that had ranked last in the league during the regular season for pass defense.
The Ultimus Bowl saw the high-powered Outlaw secondary shut down the success that Kyubee and the Hawks had found earlier against the Liberty, and the Outlaws managed to own the game. The final result 49-12 came largely from being able to shut down the Hawks’ air game and even convert an interception to a touchdown by Harris Jr. In the end it was too much for the Hawks and the Outlaws continued their domination all season right to Ultimus Trophy.
Championship Game Recap: Do a recap of the best play from the championship game.
The best play from the championship game in the Ultimus Bowl occurred in the first quarter when the Arizona Outlaws were already up 7-3. After the Outlaws scored an early touchdown by running back Reg Mackworthy, the Hawks were attempting to make the game close. After that prior touchdown and forcing a punt, the Hawks began to make their way downfield.
A short pass from Kyubee to Willie gained the Hawks only 4 yards. Then the Outlaws were called for encroachment. Kyubee, looking to take advantage of the penalty was instead sacked by Godfrey King for a 7 yard loss. Things were starting to look down for the Hawks, a punt seemed to be on the horizon.
Kyubee, however, not giving up attempts to get the football over to Stormblessed – the star Hawks receiver. Rather, Franklin Harris Jr. manages to intercept the ball and run it 24 yards for a touchdown by the Arizona defense. It was a microcosm of the game as a whole: overpowered Hawks attempting to force plays that were shut down, intercepted or converted by Outlaw players. Stormblessed would end the game with 109 yards on 7 receptions, but no touchdowns. Franklin Harris Jr., on the other hand, ended the game with 7 tackles, 3 passes defended, 2 interceptions – and one touchdown.
That Magic Moment: Pick one moment from a playoff game and describe what made it so amazing to watch.
Let’s take this back to the semifinal game between the Baltimore Hawks and the Philadelphia Liberty. It’s a 14-3 game for the Hawks and Harris, the Liberty kicker, has just kicked the ball after a fieldgoal for the Hawks return. The kick is good: it sails into the endzone where Trey Willie makes the catch. Running for it, Willie sprints with it out of the endzone. He darts to the left: a set play that the special team is prepared for. Facing a single defender, Willie manages to shed the tackle and continues with steam down the field. A couple good blocks later, he looks up, and the way is clear. It’s a footrace for the endzone – a game-breaking touchdown in his hands if his feet can just keep up. 50 yards. 40 yards. 30 yards. The excitement, the pure adrenaline is now pumping through the veins. Running for his life, Willie crosses the 20 and then the 10.
In the end it’s a 103 yard touchdown by Trey Willie after catching the ball in his own endzone and making an inspirational return down the entire length of the field. In a game that could, at that point, have been resurrected by the Liberty, the special team return led by Willie was the feather that broke the camel’s back.
Offensive Comparison: Compare one offensive player from each team in a series. Can be completed at any point
Going into the Ultimus Bowl, the ground game was primed to play a significant role in the outcome of the match. The Outlaws and Hawks were both 2nd and 3rd in the league in rushing attempts and yards – despite the fact that Arizona was more successful with 15 touchdowns to Baltimore’s 9. The key to both of those high-performing ground assaults? Reg Mackworthy for the Outlaws and Darlane Farlane for Baltimore.
In the final game Farlane (25-61-1) ended up with the better stat-line than Mackworthy (10-24-1), but it was Mackworthy who walked away the championship. While he mostly got to ride on the back of the impressive Arizona air game later, Mackworthy made the most of his chance to score right out of the gate with a first quarter 8-yard TD run. He was almost able to grab a second TD in the third quarter when the Outlaws were on the 2 yard line, but he got stuffed at the 1 yard mark.
Farlane was only able to meet his counterpart’s TD at the end of the fourth quarter, when the game was already well out of grabs for Baltimore, and he converted a 2 yard attempt to a touchdown. He managed to take over an incredible 89 yard return by Stormblessed by following up with four consecutive rush attempts, finally scoring a touchdown on the 4th down. Too bad it was shortly before the end of the mismatched game.
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240Defensive Comparison: Compare one defensive player from each team in a series. Can be completed at any point
The Arizona Outlaws came into the game with the best secondary in the league: 80 passes defended and 23 interceptions. However, their run-defense wasn’t exactly at par. They had 691 tackles and 44 tackles for loss, worst in the league. The Baltimore Hawks, comparatively, had a respectable secondary and average run defense.
In the Ultimus Bowl, it was the Outlaws secondary once again dominating, specifically Franklin Harris Jr. Harris had an incredible 7 tackles, 3 passes defended, 2 interceptions, and 1 touchdown. Not bad at all, and he demonstrated he could continue his regular season success of 8 interceptions, 24 passes defended, and 2 touchdowns. A threat in the secondary, Harris dominated on the largest stage. He scored the second Outlaw touchdown in the first quarter and generally made Baltimore quarterback Kyubee’s life hell.
The Hawks were led mainly by committee, although Stephen Harrison had a strong game in the defensive line. Like Harris, Harrison had an incredible season (115 tackles, 7 sacks) and parlayed that success into the Ultimus Bowl with 7 tackles and 1 pass defended. Kurt Hendrix also impressed with 6 tackles, 1 tackle for loss and 1 sack. Yet, even by committee, the Hawks were lit up on the defensive end and allowed a disappointing 49 points.
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211Playoff Review: Write a short review of the playoffs and each of the matchups.
The S3 playoffs featured one juggernaut and, well, the rest. In the clear division of their own were the Arizona Outlaws (13-1-0). The Outlaws managed this regular season success through reliance on the ground game, a mediocre passing game, and a very talented secondary. They managed to score the second most rushing touchdowns in the regular season (15) and an impressive 1577 yards from the backfield. They continued the strong ground game into the postseason, with the lead running back Reg Mackworthy scoring two touchdowns in the semifinal matchup against the Orange County Otters and one touchdown in the Ultimus Bowl against the Baltimore Hawks. Franklin Harris Jr. continued his domination in the Outlaw’s secondary unit, grabbing 6 passes defended, 4 interceptions and 1 touchdown in the playoffs. The first round saw the Outlaws play the Otters, while the Hawks played the Philadelphia Liberty. The Outlaws quickly put the Otters behind them with a score of 27-7, with two of those touchdowns from the backfield.
Meanwhile the Baltimore Hawks were playing the Philadelphia Liberty in the first round. The result was a similarly lopsided contest 34-3 for the Hawks. For a team that had been at best average in both the rushing and passing games during the regular season, Hawk’s quarterback Kyubee absolutely dominated the play. Managing 24 completions in 37 attempts for 337 yards and 4 touchdowns, 2 interceptions, Kyubee lit the lamp against a beleaguered Liberty secondary that had ranked last in the league during the regular season for pass defense.
The Ultimus Bowl saw the high-powered Outlaw secondary shut down the success that Kyubee and the Hawks had found earlier against the Liberty, and the Outlaws managed to own the game. The final result 49-12 came largely from being able to shut down the Hawks’ air game and even convert an interception to a touchdown by Harris Jr. In the end it was too much for the Hawks and the Outlaws continued their domination all season right to Ultimus Trophy.
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333Championship Game Recap: Do a recap of the best play from the championship game.
The best play from the championship game in the Ultimus Bowl occurred in the first quarter when the Arizona Outlaws were already up 7-3. After the Outlaws scored an early touchdown by running back Reg Mackworthy, the Hawks were attempting to make the game close. After that prior touchdown and forcing a punt, the Hawks began to make their way downfield.
A short pass from Kyubee to Willie gained the Hawks only 4 yards. Then the Outlaws were called for encroachment. Kyubee, looking to take advantage of the penalty was instead sacked by Godfrey King for a 7 yard loss. Things were starting to look down for the Hawks, a punt seemed to be on the horizon.
Kyubee, however, not giving up attempts to get the football over to Stormblessed – the star Hawks receiver. Rather, Franklin Harris Jr. manages to intercept the ball and run it 24 yards for a touchdown by the Arizona defense. It was a microcosm of the game as a whole: overpowered Hawks attempting to force plays that were shut down, intercepted or converted by Outlaw players. Stormblessed would end the game with 109 yards on 7 receptions, but no touchdowns. Franklin Harris Jr., on the other hand, ended the game with 7 tackles, 3 passes defended, 2 interceptions – and one touchdown.
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214That Magic Moment: Pick one moment from a playoff game and describe what made it so amazing to watch.
Let’s take this back to the semifinal game between the Baltimore Hawks and the Philadelphia Liberty. It’s a 14-3 game for the Hawks and Harris, the Liberty kicker, has just kicked the ball after a fieldgoal for the Hawks return. The kick is good: it sails into the endzone where Trey Willie makes the catch. Running for it, Willie sprints with it out of the endzone. He darts to the left: a set play that the special team is prepared for. Facing a single defender, Willie manages to shed the tackle and continues with steam down the field. A couple good blocks later, he looks up, and the way is clear. It’s a footrace for the endzone – a game-breaking touchdown in his hands if his feet can just keep up. 50 yards. 40 yards. 30 yards. The excitement, the pure adrenaline is now pumping through the veins. Running for his life, Willie crosses the 20 and then the 10.
In the end it’s a 103 yard touchdown by Trey Willie after catching the ball in his own endzone and making an inspirational return down the entire length of the field. In a game that could, at that point, have been resurrected by the Liberty, the special team return led by Willie was the feather that broke the camel’s back.
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219RICARDO MORRIS
Arizona Outlaws | Defensive Tackle | S15 - Present
Career: 554 TPE | 82 TCK | 4 TFL | 2/1 FR/FF | 10 SCK | 1 TD
Arizona Outlaws | Defensive Tackle | S15 - Present
Career: 554 TPE | 82 TCK | 4 TFL | 2/1 FR/FF | 10 SCK | 1 TD
