There is a sense of nervous excitement among the five masked members of the hidden "Awards Committee". "Now is our time, my friends. Now is our time to make our voice heard. I won't delay any longer...it is time to announce...the Awards!", the leader exclaims to a strong round of applause from his four fellow committee members. "We begin with...the DSFL!"
The applause quickly dies, as the committee members glance at each other nervously.
"You all...did pay attention to the DSFL this season...right?"
Silence.
The leader rubs his temple, as if to ward off a coming headache. "We're the Awards Committee for heaven's sake! You mean to tell me you don't know a thing about the DSFL right now? Can anyone give me anything here?"
The member to his left sits up and quietly says, "Um, I think there is a duck team now?" The leader visibly struggles to keep his fury at bay. He takes a deep breath and through gritted teeth says, "Very well, we will keep the DSFL awards brief, you fu-". The leader catches himself and takes another deep breath. "Let's just begin already"
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Kicker of the Year Nominees
Silver Banana
28/28 XP, 17/20 FG
Vince Hammerson
35/37 XP, 24/27 FG, 3 50+
Jordan Jackson
34/35 XP, 25/28 FG
Winner: Jordan Jackson
Punter of the Year Nominees
Silver Banana
43.5 Avg, 16 Inside 20, 61 Long
Diego Espinosa
45.0 Avg, 11 Inside 20, 62 Long
Jordan Jackson
45.1 Avg, 10 Inside 20, 66 Long
Winner: Diego Espinosa
Defensive Lineman of the Year Nominees
Bobby Boucher
46 Tackles, 17 TFL, 2 FF, 7 Sacks
Kyle Idlewyld
45 Tackles, 21 TFL, 1 FF, 1 FR, 4 Sacks, 1 Safety
Awkward Sexjoke
46 Tackles, 18 TFL, 1 FF, 1 FR, 7 Sacks
Winner: Kyle Idlewyld
Linebacker of the Year Nominees
Willie B. Hardagain
117 Tackles, 5 TFL, 1 FF, 6 Sacks, 8 PD
Marlo Smart
160 Tackles, 5 TFL, 2 FF, 2 FR, 7 Sacks, 2 PD
Galf Wilf
144 Tackles, 1 TFL, 4 FF, 3 FR, 1 Sacks, 1 PD
Winner: Marlo Smart
Defensive Back of the Year Nominees
Caleb Beck
66 Tackles, 1 FF, 1 FR, 4 Int, 12 PD, 1 TD
Kacey Dream
59 Tackles, 2 FF, 1 FR, 8 Int, 22 PD, 3 TD
AC Payton
66 Tackles, 1 FF, 4 Sacks, 5 Int, 5 PD
Winner: Kacey Dream
Offensive Lineman of the Year Nominees
Samuel Bakhtiari
47 Pancakes, 4 Sacks Allowed
Chas Thadsson
44 Pancakes, 1 Sack Allowed
Ben Tu'inukuafe
41 Pancakes, 3 Sacks Allowed
Winner: Samuel Bakhtiari
Tight End of the Year Nominees
Jean-Baptist Boivin
38 Receptions, 285 Yards
Judas Iscariot
25 Receptions, 186 Yards, 3 TD
DeMarcus Strike
65 Receptions, 643 Yards, 6 TD
Winner: DeMarcus Strike
Wide Receiver of the Year Nominees
Jah Bur'Berry
67 Receptions, 876 Yards, 13.1 Avg, 6 TD
Rayne Gordon
86 Receptions, 1195 Yards, 13.9 Avg, 3 TD
Randy Vuxta
63 Receptions, 731 Yards, 11.6 Avg, 8 TD
Winner: Rayne Gordon
Running Back of the Year Nominees
Jed Podolak
284 Carries, 1544 Yards, 5.4 Avg, 11 TD
Ricardo Rose
277 Carries, 1237 Yards, 4.5 Avg, 16 TD
Darrel Williams
325 Carries, 1713 Yards, 5.3 Avg, 11 TD
Winner: Darrel Williams
Quarterback of the Year Nominees
Avon Blocksdale Jr.
207/390 2009 Yards, 53.1 Pct, 17 TD, 10 Int, 71.6 Rating
Jay Cue
252/436 2704 Yards, 57.8 Pct, 21 TD, 12 Int, 80.7 Rating, 352 Rushing Yards, 3 TD
Brock Phoenix
235/412 2679 Yards, 57.0 Pct, 12 TD, 13 Int, 73.3 Rating
Winner: Jay Cue
Defensive Rookie of the Year Nominees
Kyle Idlewyld
45 Tackles, 21 TFL, 1 FF, 1 FR, 4 Sacks, 1 Safety
Awkward Sexjoke
46 Tackles, 18 TFL, 1 FF, 1 FR, 7 Sacks
Galf Wilf
144 Tackles, 1 TFL, 4 FF, 3 FR, 1 Sacks, 1 PD
Winner: Kyle Idlewyld
Offensive Rookie of the Year Nominees
Jah Bur'Berry
67 Receptions, 876 Yards, 13.1 Avg, 6 TD
Ricardo Rose
277 Carries, 1237 Yards, 4.5 Avg, 16 TD
Darrel Williams
325 Carries, 1713 Yards, 5.3 Avg, 11 TD
Winner: Darrel Williams
Performance of the Year Nominees
Jay Cue
Week 8 - 21/31 205 Yards, 4 TD, 0 Int, 125.7 Rating, 3 Carries, 26 Yards, 1 TD
Darrel Williams
Week 1 - 20 Carries, 192 Yards, 2 TD
Kacey Dream
Week 12 - 6 Tackles, 4 PD, 3 Int
Winner: Jay Cue - Week 8
Defensive Player of the Year Nominees
DE Bobby Boucher
46 Tackles, 17 TFL, 2 FF, 7 Sacks
CB Kacey Dream
59 Tackles, 2 FF, 1 FR, 8 Int, 22 PD, 3 TD
DE Kyle Idlewyld
45 Tackles, 21 TFL, 1 FF, 1 FR, 4 Sacks, 1 Safety
DE Awkward Sexjoke
46 Tackles, 18 TFL, 1 FF, 1 FR, 7 Sacks
LB Marlo Smart
160 Tackles, 5 TFL, 2 FF, 2 FR, 7 Sacks, 2 PD
Winner: Kacey Dream
Offensive Player of the Year Nominees
QB Jay Cue
252/436 2704 Yards, 57.8 Pct, 21 TD, 12 Int, 80.7 Rating, 352 Rushing Yards, 3 TD
WR Rayne Gordon
86 Receptions, 1195 Yards, 13.9 Avg, 3 TD
RB Jed Podolak
284 Carries, 1544 Yards, 5.4 Avg, 11 TD
RB Ricardo Rose
277 Carries, 1237 Yards, 4.5 Avg, 16 TD
RB Darrel Williams
325 Carries, 1713 Yards, 5.3 Avg, 11 TD
Winner: Darrel Williams
Most Valuable Player Nominees
QB Jay Cue
252/436 2704 Yards, 57.8 Pct, 21 TD, 12 Int, 80.7 Rating, 352 Rushing Yards, 3 TD
CB Kacey Dream
59 Tackles, 2 FF, 1 FR, 8 Int, 22 PD, 3 TD
RB Jed Podolak
284 Carries, 1544 Yards, 5.4 Avg, 11 TD
LB Marlo Smart
160 Tackles, 5 TFL, 2 FF, 2 FR, 7 Sacks, 2 PD
RB Darrel Williams
325 Carries, 1713 Yards, 5.3 Avg, 11 TD
Winner: Kacey Dream
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"Alright, how was that?", asks the committee member. "...Good enough. Now, for my sake I'm going to assume you all are prepared to discuss the NSFL awards?" asks the leader. There is nodding and a murmur of consent around the table. "Good. Let's get down to business then."
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Kicker of the Year Nominees
Alfredo Crisco
33/34 XP, 18/20 FG, 2 50+
Alex Dasistwirklichseinnachname
37/39 XP, 28/29 FG, 1 50+
Kulture Fulture
22/22 XP, 23/24 FG
Winner: Alex D
Pretty straightforward, Alex D had the most points scored, made the most field goals, and had the highest field goal percentage.
Punter of the Year Nominees
Alfredo Crisco
47.8 Avg, 12 Inside 20, 71 Long
Neo Donaldson
48.3 Avg, 15 Inside 20, 74 Long
Baxter Frost
46.0 Avg, 18 Inside 20, 72 Long
Winner: Neo Donaldson
Frost had a strong average and lead in punts inside the 20, but also had more opportunities than anyone else. Donaldson gets the edge for the 2+ yard difference in average.
Defensive Lineman of the Year Nominees
Fabricio Baldari
40 Tackles, 18 TFL, 2 Sacks
Grayson Kuusela
54 Tackles, 1 TFL, 1 FF, 1 FR, 12 Sacks
D'Pez Poopsie
46 Tackles, 1 FF, 10 Sacks
Winner: Grayson Kuusela
That's a terrifying combo of defensive linemen for the hawks, but the edge goes to the leader in sacks among linemen.
Linebacker of the Year Nominees
Lanzer Grievous
93 Tackles, 1 TFL, 2 FF, 2 FR, 12 Sacks, 13 PD
Johnny Slothface
103 Tackles, 2 FF, 1 FR, 6 Sacks, 1 Int, 14 PD
Raymond Vans
109 Tackles, 1 TFL, 1 FF, 9 Sacks, 1 Int, 11 PD, 1 TD
Winner: Lanzer Grievous
Even though I consistently spell his name wrong, have to go with Grievous for contributing in all aspects: run defense, pass defense, and pass rush.
Defensive Back of the Year Nominees
Richard D'Attoria V
108 Tackles, 3 TFL, 2 FF, 1 FR, 8 Sacks, 7 Int, 19 PD, 2 TD
Danny Grithead
111 Tackles, 1 TFL, 1 FF, 15 Sacks, 2 Int, 16 PD, 1 Safety
Deon Taylor
58 Tackles, 5 Int, 27 PD
Winner: Richard D'Attoria V
Sneak preview of Defensive Player of the Year section: this ended up being harder to decide than I was expecting.
Offensive Lineman of the Year Nominees
Caleb Bright
54 Pancakes, 2 Sacks Allowed
Givussafare Rubbe
49 Pancakes, 0 Sacks Allowed
Brave Ulysses
54 Pancakes, 0 Sacks Allowed
Winner: Brave Ulysses
Fair rubs all around for these fine gentlemen. I would say it is hard to do better than zero sacks allowed.
Tight End of the Year Nominees
Johnny Blaze
72 Receptions, 997 Yards, 13.8 Avg, 9 TD
Jammerson Irving
89 Receptions, 875 Yards, 9.8 Avg, 5 TD
Cameron Olsen
64 Receptions, 772 Yards, 12.1 Avg, 6 TD
Winner: Jammerson Irving
I would certainly understand the argument for Blaze: more yards, better average, more touchdowns. But you can't say he was the best at anything. Meanwhile, Irving lead the league in receptions by a nice margin.
Wide Receiver of the Year Nominees
Errol Maddox
60 Receptions, 1146 Yards, 19.1 Avg, 13 TD
Sunnycursed
75 Receptions, 1175 Yards, 15.7 Avg, 10 TD
Rod Tidwell
63 Receptions, 1237 Yards, 19.6 Avg, 4 TD
Winner: Sunnycursed
Wide receiver may actually be the hardest position to award. After last season, there was an argument over which receivers deserved to make the pro bowl, and I felt like everyone was making valid points - even those arguments directly opposing other arguments. What is more important, receptions or yards? How much stock should be put into touchdowns? Does it matter who the other receivers on the team are? What about the QB making the passes? This obviously all applies to the tight end of the year discussion too.
Like I said this was tough, it could go to any number of guys. I went with Sunnycursed for being the only one in the top 5 for each of receptions, yards, and touchdowns.
But then again his average was pretty low...no, I'm not getting trapped in this cycle again.
Running Back of the Year Nominees
Ludiculo Bigby
289 Carries, 1237 Yards, 4.3 Avg, 9 TD, 46 Receptions, 449 Yards, 9.8 Avg, 2 TD
Forrest Gump
269 Carries, 1204 Yards, 4.5 Avg, 8 TD, 30 Receptions, 217 Yards, 7.2 Avg, 1 TD
Ashley Owens
264 Carries, 1004 Yards, 3.8 Avg, 9 TD, 61 Receptions, 572 Yards, 9.4 Avg, 5 TD
Winner: Ludiculo Bigby
Huge breakout season for Bigby. Owens actually wasn't far behind in total yardage and had the edge in touchdowns, but was less efficient.
Quarterback of the Year Nominees
Franklin Armstrong
252/429 3321 Yards, 58.7 Pct, 24 TD, 9 Int, 93.2 Rating, 601 Rushing Yards, 5.3 Avg, 3 TD
Corvo Havran
285/468 3653 Yards, 60.9 Pct, 27 TD, 8 Int, 97.5 Rating
Wolfie McDummy
272/450 3218 Yards, 60.4 Pct, 24 TD, 10 Int, 90.8 Rating, 354 Rushing Yards, 5.4 Avg, 2 TD
Winner: Corvo Havran
Havran lead in most any efficiency metric you can name, QB Rating, Y/A, NY/A. This was looking like a cakewalk for Armstrong early in the season, but he cooled off after a very hot start (13-1 TD-Int ratio through Week 6, 11-8 the rest of the season). Also, while we're here, can we take a moment to appreciate McDummy keeping pace with Armstrong?
Defensive Rookie of the Year Nominees
Mack Arianlacher
30 Tackles, 12 TFL, 3 Sacks, 1 Safety
Gary Lazer-Eyes
69 Tackles, 2 TFL, 1 FF, 3 Sacks, 2 Int, 9 PD
Stuart Little IV
77 Tackles, 2 TFL, 1 Sack, 4 Int, 9 PD, 1 TD
Winner: Stuart Little IV
A late charge from Little (3 interceptions in the final 5 games) lets him snatch this one away from Lazer-Eyes.
Offensive Rookie of the Year Nominees
Mathias Hanyadi
201 Carries, 797 Yards, 4.0 Avg, 10 TD, 53 Receptions, 408 Yards, 3 TD
Ruff Ruff
260 Carries, 1109 Yards, 4.3 Avg, 8 TD, 45 Receptions, 315 Yards, 1 TD
Quindarius Tyerucker
269 Carries, 1167 Yards, 4.3 Avg, 5 TD, 9 Receptions, 67 Yards, 1 TD
Winner: Ruff Ruff
He's a good boy, yes he is. This was a very impressive offensive rookie class. Shoutout to Orien Drake, Sean O'Leary, and Sweet James-Jones who had great seasons. This was looking like Tyerucker's award, but he simply couldn't come close to Ruff Ruff's receiving numbers.
Breakout Player of the Year Nominees
Ludiculo Bigby
This Year: 289 Carries, 1237 Yards, 4.3 Avg, 9 TD, 46 Receptions, 449 Yards, 9.8 Avg, 2 TD
Last Year: 138 Carries, 585 Yards, 4.2 Avg, 6 TD, 46 Receptions, 336 Yards, 7.3 Avg, 3 TD
Mervin Leonard
This Year: 61 Tackles, 4 Int, 21 PD
Last Year: 40 Tackles, 1 TFL, 1 Int, 5 PD
Wolfie McDummy
This Year: 272/450 3218 Yards, 60.4 Pct, 24 TD, 10 Int, 90.8 Rating, 354 Rushing Yards, 5.4 Avg, 2 TD
Last Year: 249/461 2794 Yards, 54.0 Pct, 18 TD, 8 Int, 78.1 Rating, 101 Rushing Yards, 2.7 Avg, 1 TD
Winner: Ludiculo Bigby
I also considered Aksel Danielsson who had a similar increase in numbers as Bigby, except I saw Danielsson had another 1,000 yard season early in his career. So I considered him a comeback player more than a breakout player and left him off the nominees.
Performance of the Year Nominees
Richard D'Attoria V
Week 1 - 9 Tackles, 2 Sacks, 4 PD, 3 Int, 1 TD
Andrew Reese
Week 1 - 29/47 353 Yards, 6 TD, 0 Int, 124.4 Rating
Wolfie McDummy
Week 3 - 30/42 277 Yards, 4 TD, 0 Int, 120.8 Rating, 15 Carries, 118 Yards, 1 TD
Winner: Richard D'Attoria V - Week 1
That is just an absurd game. Some highly touted defensive back prospects only have 3 interceptions in their entire 2 year career (I don't want to talk about it), let alone 1 game. And sure, throw in the 2 sacks and touchdown as well.
Most Dedicated Member
ADwyer87
Sort of a lifetime achievement award as he leaves office.
Defensive Player of the Year Nominees
S Richard D'Attoria V
108 Tackles, 3 TFL, 2 FF, 1 FR, 8 Sacks, 7 Int, 19 PD, 2 TD
LB Lanzer Grievous
93 Tackles, 1 TFL, 2 FF, 2 FR, 12 Sacks, 13 PD
S Danny Grithead
111 Tackles, 1 TFL, 1 FF, 15 Sacks, 2 Int, 16 PD, 1 Safety
DE Grayson Kuusela
54 Tackles, 1 TFL, 1 FF, 1 FR, 12 Sacks
LB Raymond Vans
109 Tackles, 1 TFL, 1 FF, 9 Sacks, 1 Int, 11 PD, 1 TD
Winner: Richard D'Attoria V
I though D'Attoria had defensive player of the year wrapped up, no contest, since basically week 1. Once I actually stopped to look at the year end numbers though, I was shocked to find it was actually far from a run away. At first glance I was actually going to give it to Grithead. So what happened here?
D'Attoria V:
Week 1-6: 6 Sacks, 1 FR, 5 Int, 10 PD, 2 TD
Week 7-13: 2 Sacks, 2 Int, 9 PD
Grithead:
Week 1-6: 3 Sacks, 1 Int, 8 PD
Week 7-13: 12 Sacks, 1 Int, 8 PD
Well that will do it, an unusually quiet first half for Grithead kept him off the radar, before an explosion of sacks in the second half. Meanwhile, D'Attoria V went from wreaking absolute havoc in the first half to being simply a really good player in the second half.
So like i said, I was leaning towards Grithead, but then decided the difference in interceptions carries slightly more weight than the difference in sacks, and D'Attoria V has the two touchdowns in his favor.
Offensive Player of the Year Nominees
QB Franklin Armstrong
252/429 3321 Yards, 58.7 Pct, 24 TD, 9 Int, 93.2 Rating, 601 Rushing Yards, 5.3 Avg, 3 TD
RB Ludiculo Bigby
289 Carries, 1237 Yards, 4.3 Avg, 9 TD, 46 Receptions, 449 Yards, 9.8 Avg, 2 TD
QB Corvo Havran
285/468 3653 Yards, 60.9 Pct, 27 TD, 8 Int, 97.5 Rating
RB Ashley Owens
264 Carries, 1004 Yards, 3.8 Avg, 9 TD, 61 Receptions, 572 Yards, 9.4 Avg, 5 TD
QB Wolfie McDummy
272/450 3218 Yards, 60.4 Pct, 24 TD, 10 Int, 90.8 Rating, 354 Rushing Yards, 5.4 Avg, 2 TD
Winner: Ludiculo Bigby
What else can I say about Bigby's season? The leading rusher in the league, strong contribution in the passing game, the key to one of the strongest offenses in the league.
Most Valuable Player Nominees
QB Franklin Armstrong
252/429 3321 Yards, 58.7 Pct, 24 TD, 9 Int, 93.2 Rating, 601 Rushing Yards, 5.3 Avg, 3 TD
RB Ludiculo Bigby
289 Carries, 1237 Yards, 4.3 Avg, 9 TD, 46 Receptions, 449 Yards, 9.8 Avg, 2 TD
S Richard D'Attoria V
108 Tackles, 3 TFL, 2 FF, 1 FR, 8 Sacks, 7 Int, 19 PD, 2 TD
S Danny Grithead
111 Tackles, 1 TFL, 1 FF, 15 Sacks, 2 Int, 16 PD, 1 Safety
QB Corvo Havran
285/468 3653 Yards, 60.9 Pct, 27 TD, 8 Int, 97.5 Rating
Winner: Franklin Armstrong
The best player on probably the best team. This award has had Armstrong's name on it all season, despite some late season struggles for both Armstrong and Orange County. He does it all for the Otters, as one of the best passers in the league and a great weapon in the running game.
The applause quickly dies, as the committee members glance at each other nervously.
"You all...did pay attention to the DSFL this season...right?"
Silence.
The leader rubs his temple, as if to ward off a coming headache. "We're the Awards Committee for heaven's sake! You mean to tell me you don't know a thing about the DSFL right now? Can anyone give me anything here?"
The member to his left sits up and quietly says, "Um, I think there is a duck team now?" The leader visibly struggles to keep his fury at bay. He takes a deep breath and through gritted teeth says, "Very well, we will keep the DSFL awards brief, you fu-". The leader catches himself and takes another deep breath. "Let's just begin already"
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Kicker of the Year Nominees
Silver Banana
28/28 XP, 17/20 FG
Vince Hammerson
35/37 XP, 24/27 FG, 3 50+
Jordan Jackson
34/35 XP, 25/28 FG
Winner: Jordan Jackson
Punter of the Year Nominees
Silver Banana
43.5 Avg, 16 Inside 20, 61 Long
Diego Espinosa
45.0 Avg, 11 Inside 20, 62 Long
Jordan Jackson
45.1 Avg, 10 Inside 20, 66 Long
Winner: Diego Espinosa
Defensive Lineman of the Year Nominees
Bobby Boucher
46 Tackles, 17 TFL, 2 FF, 7 Sacks
Kyle Idlewyld
45 Tackles, 21 TFL, 1 FF, 1 FR, 4 Sacks, 1 Safety
Awkward Sexjoke
46 Tackles, 18 TFL, 1 FF, 1 FR, 7 Sacks
Winner: Kyle Idlewyld
Linebacker of the Year Nominees
Willie B. Hardagain
117 Tackles, 5 TFL, 1 FF, 6 Sacks, 8 PD
Marlo Smart
160 Tackles, 5 TFL, 2 FF, 2 FR, 7 Sacks, 2 PD
Galf Wilf
144 Tackles, 1 TFL, 4 FF, 3 FR, 1 Sacks, 1 PD
Winner: Marlo Smart
Defensive Back of the Year Nominees
Caleb Beck
66 Tackles, 1 FF, 1 FR, 4 Int, 12 PD, 1 TD
Kacey Dream
59 Tackles, 2 FF, 1 FR, 8 Int, 22 PD, 3 TD
AC Payton
66 Tackles, 1 FF, 4 Sacks, 5 Int, 5 PD
Winner: Kacey Dream
Offensive Lineman of the Year Nominees
Samuel Bakhtiari
47 Pancakes, 4 Sacks Allowed
Chas Thadsson
44 Pancakes, 1 Sack Allowed
Ben Tu'inukuafe
41 Pancakes, 3 Sacks Allowed
Winner: Samuel Bakhtiari
Tight End of the Year Nominees
Jean-Baptist Boivin
38 Receptions, 285 Yards
Judas Iscariot
25 Receptions, 186 Yards, 3 TD
DeMarcus Strike
65 Receptions, 643 Yards, 6 TD
Winner: DeMarcus Strike
Wide Receiver of the Year Nominees
Jah Bur'Berry
67 Receptions, 876 Yards, 13.1 Avg, 6 TD
Rayne Gordon
86 Receptions, 1195 Yards, 13.9 Avg, 3 TD
Randy Vuxta
63 Receptions, 731 Yards, 11.6 Avg, 8 TD
Winner: Rayne Gordon
Running Back of the Year Nominees
Jed Podolak
284 Carries, 1544 Yards, 5.4 Avg, 11 TD
Ricardo Rose
277 Carries, 1237 Yards, 4.5 Avg, 16 TD
Darrel Williams
325 Carries, 1713 Yards, 5.3 Avg, 11 TD
Winner: Darrel Williams
Quarterback of the Year Nominees
Avon Blocksdale Jr.
207/390 2009 Yards, 53.1 Pct, 17 TD, 10 Int, 71.6 Rating
Jay Cue
252/436 2704 Yards, 57.8 Pct, 21 TD, 12 Int, 80.7 Rating, 352 Rushing Yards, 3 TD
Brock Phoenix
235/412 2679 Yards, 57.0 Pct, 12 TD, 13 Int, 73.3 Rating
Winner: Jay Cue
Defensive Rookie of the Year Nominees
Kyle Idlewyld
45 Tackles, 21 TFL, 1 FF, 1 FR, 4 Sacks, 1 Safety
Awkward Sexjoke
46 Tackles, 18 TFL, 1 FF, 1 FR, 7 Sacks
Galf Wilf
144 Tackles, 1 TFL, 4 FF, 3 FR, 1 Sacks, 1 PD
Winner: Kyle Idlewyld
Offensive Rookie of the Year Nominees
Jah Bur'Berry
67 Receptions, 876 Yards, 13.1 Avg, 6 TD
Ricardo Rose
277 Carries, 1237 Yards, 4.5 Avg, 16 TD
Darrel Williams
325 Carries, 1713 Yards, 5.3 Avg, 11 TD
Winner: Darrel Williams
Performance of the Year Nominees
Jay Cue
Week 8 - 21/31 205 Yards, 4 TD, 0 Int, 125.7 Rating, 3 Carries, 26 Yards, 1 TD
Darrel Williams
Week 1 - 20 Carries, 192 Yards, 2 TD
Kacey Dream
Week 12 - 6 Tackles, 4 PD, 3 Int
Winner: Jay Cue - Week 8
Defensive Player of the Year Nominees
DE Bobby Boucher
46 Tackles, 17 TFL, 2 FF, 7 Sacks
CB Kacey Dream
59 Tackles, 2 FF, 1 FR, 8 Int, 22 PD, 3 TD
DE Kyle Idlewyld
45 Tackles, 21 TFL, 1 FF, 1 FR, 4 Sacks, 1 Safety
DE Awkward Sexjoke
46 Tackles, 18 TFL, 1 FF, 1 FR, 7 Sacks
LB Marlo Smart
160 Tackles, 5 TFL, 2 FF, 2 FR, 7 Sacks, 2 PD
Winner: Kacey Dream
Offensive Player of the Year Nominees
QB Jay Cue
252/436 2704 Yards, 57.8 Pct, 21 TD, 12 Int, 80.7 Rating, 352 Rushing Yards, 3 TD
WR Rayne Gordon
86 Receptions, 1195 Yards, 13.9 Avg, 3 TD
RB Jed Podolak
284 Carries, 1544 Yards, 5.4 Avg, 11 TD
RB Ricardo Rose
277 Carries, 1237 Yards, 4.5 Avg, 16 TD
RB Darrel Williams
325 Carries, 1713 Yards, 5.3 Avg, 11 TD
Winner: Darrel Williams
Most Valuable Player Nominees
QB Jay Cue
252/436 2704 Yards, 57.8 Pct, 21 TD, 12 Int, 80.7 Rating, 352 Rushing Yards, 3 TD
CB Kacey Dream
59 Tackles, 2 FF, 1 FR, 8 Int, 22 PD, 3 TD
RB Jed Podolak
284 Carries, 1544 Yards, 5.4 Avg, 11 TD
LB Marlo Smart
160 Tackles, 5 TFL, 2 FF, 2 FR, 7 Sacks, 2 PD
RB Darrel Williams
325 Carries, 1713 Yards, 5.3 Avg, 11 TD
Winner: Kacey Dream
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"Alright, how was that?", asks the committee member. "...Good enough. Now, for my sake I'm going to assume you all are prepared to discuss the NSFL awards?" asks the leader. There is nodding and a murmur of consent around the table. "Good. Let's get down to business then."
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Kicker of the Year Nominees
Alfredo Crisco
33/34 XP, 18/20 FG, 2 50+
Alex Dasistwirklichseinnachname
37/39 XP, 28/29 FG, 1 50+
Kulture Fulture
22/22 XP, 23/24 FG
Winner: Alex D
Pretty straightforward, Alex D had the most points scored, made the most field goals, and had the highest field goal percentage.
Punter of the Year Nominees
Alfredo Crisco
47.8 Avg, 12 Inside 20, 71 Long
Neo Donaldson
48.3 Avg, 15 Inside 20, 74 Long
Baxter Frost
46.0 Avg, 18 Inside 20, 72 Long
Winner: Neo Donaldson
Frost had a strong average and lead in punts inside the 20, but also had more opportunities than anyone else. Donaldson gets the edge for the 2+ yard difference in average.
Defensive Lineman of the Year Nominees
Fabricio Baldari
40 Tackles, 18 TFL, 2 Sacks
Grayson Kuusela
54 Tackles, 1 TFL, 1 FF, 1 FR, 12 Sacks
D'Pez Poopsie
46 Tackles, 1 FF, 10 Sacks
Winner: Grayson Kuusela
That's a terrifying combo of defensive linemen for the hawks, but the edge goes to the leader in sacks among linemen.
Linebacker of the Year Nominees
Lanzer Grievous
93 Tackles, 1 TFL, 2 FF, 2 FR, 12 Sacks, 13 PD
Johnny Slothface
103 Tackles, 2 FF, 1 FR, 6 Sacks, 1 Int, 14 PD
Raymond Vans
109 Tackles, 1 TFL, 1 FF, 9 Sacks, 1 Int, 11 PD, 1 TD
Winner: Lanzer Grievous
Even though I consistently spell his name wrong, have to go with Grievous for contributing in all aspects: run defense, pass defense, and pass rush.
Defensive Back of the Year Nominees
Richard D'Attoria V
108 Tackles, 3 TFL, 2 FF, 1 FR, 8 Sacks, 7 Int, 19 PD, 2 TD
Danny Grithead
111 Tackles, 1 TFL, 1 FF, 15 Sacks, 2 Int, 16 PD, 1 Safety
Deon Taylor
58 Tackles, 5 Int, 27 PD
Winner: Richard D'Attoria V
Sneak preview of Defensive Player of the Year section: this ended up being harder to decide than I was expecting.
Offensive Lineman of the Year Nominees
Caleb Bright
54 Pancakes, 2 Sacks Allowed
Givussafare Rubbe
49 Pancakes, 0 Sacks Allowed
Brave Ulysses
54 Pancakes, 0 Sacks Allowed
Winner: Brave Ulysses
Fair rubs all around for these fine gentlemen. I would say it is hard to do better than zero sacks allowed.
Tight End of the Year Nominees
Johnny Blaze
72 Receptions, 997 Yards, 13.8 Avg, 9 TD
Jammerson Irving
89 Receptions, 875 Yards, 9.8 Avg, 5 TD
Cameron Olsen
64 Receptions, 772 Yards, 12.1 Avg, 6 TD
Winner: Jammerson Irving
I would certainly understand the argument for Blaze: more yards, better average, more touchdowns. But you can't say he was the best at anything. Meanwhile, Irving lead the league in receptions by a nice margin.
Wide Receiver of the Year Nominees
Errol Maddox
60 Receptions, 1146 Yards, 19.1 Avg, 13 TD
Sunnycursed
75 Receptions, 1175 Yards, 15.7 Avg, 10 TD
Rod Tidwell
63 Receptions, 1237 Yards, 19.6 Avg, 4 TD
Winner: Sunnycursed
Wide receiver may actually be the hardest position to award. After last season, there was an argument over which receivers deserved to make the pro bowl, and I felt like everyone was making valid points - even those arguments directly opposing other arguments. What is more important, receptions or yards? How much stock should be put into touchdowns? Does it matter who the other receivers on the team are? What about the QB making the passes? This obviously all applies to the tight end of the year discussion too.
Like I said this was tough, it could go to any number of guys. I went with Sunnycursed for being the only one in the top 5 for each of receptions, yards, and touchdowns.
But then again his average was pretty low...no, I'm not getting trapped in this cycle again.
Running Back of the Year Nominees
Ludiculo Bigby
289 Carries, 1237 Yards, 4.3 Avg, 9 TD, 46 Receptions, 449 Yards, 9.8 Avg, 2 TD
Forrest Gump
269 Carries, 1204 Yards, 4.5 Avg, 8 TD, 30 Receptions, 217 Yards, 7.2 Avg, 1 TD
Ashley Owens
264 Carries, 1004 Yards, 3.8 Avg, 9 TD, 61 Receptions, 572 Yards, 9.4 Avg, 5 TD
Winner: Ludiculo Bigby
Huge breakout season for Bigby. Owens actually wasn't far behind in total yardage and had the edge in touchdowns, but was less efficient.
Quarterback of the Year Nominees
Franklin Armstrong
252/429 3321 Yards, 58.7 Pct, 24 TD, 9 Int, 93.2 Rating, 601 Rushing Yards, 5.3 Avg, 3 TD
Corvo Havran
285/468 3653 Yards, 60.9 Pct, 27 TD, 8 Int, 97.5 Rating
Wolfie McDummy
272/450 3218 Yards, 60.4 Pct, 24 TD, 10 Int, 90.8 Rating, 354 Rushing Yards, 5.4 Avg, 2 TD
Winner: Corvo Havran
Havran lead in most any efficiency metric you can name, QB Rating, Y/A, NY/A. This was looking like a cakewalk for Armstrong early in the season, but he cooled off after a very hot start (13-1 TD-Int ratio through Week 6, 11-8 the rest of the season). Also, while we're here, can we take a moment to appreciate McDummy keeping pace with Armstrong?
Defensive Rookie of the Year Nominees
Mack Arianlacher
30 Tackles, 12 TFL, 3 Sacks, 1 Safety
Gary Lazer-Eyes
69 Tackles, 2 TFL, 1 FF, 3 Sacks, 2 Int, 9 PD
Stuart Little IV
77 Tackles, 2 TFL, 1 Sack, 4 Int, 9 PD, 1 TD
Winner: Stuart Little IV
A late charge from Little (3 interceptions in the final 5 games) lets him snatch this one away from Lazer-Eyes.
Offensive Rookie of the Year Nominees
Mathias Hanyadi
201 Carries, 797 Yards, 4.0 Avg, 10 TD, 53 Receptions, 408 Yards, 3 TD
Ruff Ruff
260 Carries, 1109 Yards, 4.3 Avg, 8 TD, 45 Receptions, 315 Yards, 1 TD
Quindarius Tyerucker
269 Carries, 1167 Yards, 4.3 Avg, 5 TD, 9 Receptions, 67 Yards, 1 TD
Winner: Ruff Ruff
He's a good boy, yes he is. This was a very impressive offensive rookie class. Shoutout to Orien Drake, Sean O'Leary, and Sweet James-Jones who had great seasons. This was looking like Tyerucker's award, but he simply couldn't come close to Ruff Ruff's receiving numbers.
Breakout Player of the Year Nominees
Ludiculo Bigby
This Year: 289 Carries, 1237 Yards, 4.3 Avg, 9 TD, 46 Receptions, 449 Yards, 9.8 Avg, 2 TD
Last Year: 138 Carries, 585 Yards, 4.2 Avg, 6 TD, 46 Receptions, 336 Yards, 7.3 Avg, 3 TD
Mervin Leonard
This Year: 61 Tackles, 4 Int, 21 PD
Last Year: 40 Tackles, 1 TFL, 1 Int, 5 PD
Wolfie McDummy
This Year: 272/450 3218 Yards, 60.4 Pct, 24 TD, 10 Int, 90.8 Rating, 354 Rushing Yards, 5.4 Avg, 2 TD
Last Year: 249/461 2794 Yards, 54.0 Pct, 18 TD, 8 Int, 78.1 Rating, 101 Rushing Yards, 2.7 Avg, 1 TD
Winner: Ludiculo Bigby
I also considered Aksel Danielsson who had a similar increase in numbers as Bigby, except I saw Danielsson had another 1,000 yard season early in his career. So I considered him a comeback player more than a breakout player and left him off the nominees.
Performance of the Year Nominees
Richard D'Attoria V
Week 1 - 9 Tackles, 2 Sacks, 4 PD, 3 Int, 1 TD
Andrew Reese
Week 1 - 29/47 353 Yards, 6 TD, 0 Int, 124.4 Rating
Wolfie McDummy
Week 3 - 30/42 277 Yards, 4 TD, 0 Int, 120.8 Rating, 15 Carries, 118 Yards, 1 TD
Winner: Richard D'Attoria V - Week 1
That is just an absurd game. Some highly touted defensive back prospects only have 3 interceptions in their entire 2 year career (I don't want to talk about it), let alone 1 game. And sure, throw in the 2 sacks and touchdown as well.
Most Dedicated Member
ADwyer87
Sort of a lifetime achievement award as he leaves office.
Defensive Player of the Year Nominees
S Richard D'Attoria V
108 Tackles, 3 TFL, 2 FF, 1 FR, 8 Sacks, 7 Int, 19 PD, 2 TD
LB Lanzer Grievous
93 Tackles, 1 TFL, 2 FF, 2 FR, 12 Sacks, 13 PD
S Danny Grithead
111 Tackles, 1 TFL, 1 FF, 15 Sacks, 2 Int, 16 PD, 1 Safety
DE Grayson Kuusela
54 Tackles, 1 TFL, 1 FF, 1 FR, 12 Sacks
LB Raymond Vans
109 Tackles, 1 TFL, 1 FF, 9 Sacks, 1 Int, 11 PD, 1 TD
Winner: Richard D'Attoria V
I though D'Attoria had defensive player of the year wrapped up, no contest, since basically week 1. Once I actually stopped to look at the year end numbers though, I was shocked to find it was actually far from a run away. At first glance I was actually going to give it to Grithead. So what happened here?
D'Attoria V:
Week 1-6: 6 Sacks, 1 FR, 5 Int, 10 PD, 2 TD
Week 7-13: 2 Sacks, 2 Int, 9 PD
Grithead:
Week 1-6: 3 Sacks, 1 Int, 8 PD
Week 7-13: 12 Sacks, 1 Int, 8 PD
Well that will do it, an unusually quiet first half for Grithead kept him off the radar, before an explosion of sacks in the second half. Meanwhile, D'Attoria V went from wreaking absolute havoc in the first half to being simply a really good player in the second half.
So like i said, I was leaning towards Grithead, but then decided the difference in interceptions carries slightly more weight than the difference in sacks, and D'Attoria V has the two touchdowns in his favor.
Offensive Player of the Year Nominees
QB Franklin Armstrong
252/429 3321 Yards, 58.7 Pct, 24 TD, 9 Int, 93.2 Rating, 601 Rushing Yards, 5.3 Avg, 3 TD
RB Ludiculo Bigby
289 Carries, 1237 Yards, 4.3 Avg, 9 TD, 46 Receptions, 449 Yards, 9.8 Avg, 2 TD
QB Corvo Havran
285/468 3653 Yards, 60.9 Pct, 27 TD, 8 Int, 97.5 Rating
RB Ashley Owens
264 Carries, 1004 Yards, 3.8 Avg, 9 TD, 61 Receptions, 572 Yards, 9.4 Avg, 5 TD
QB Wolfie McDummy
272/450 3218 Yards, 60.4 Pct, 24 TD, 10 Int, 90.8 Rating, 354 Rushing Yards, 5.4 Avg, 2 TD
Winner: Ludiculo Bigby
What else can I say about Bigby's season? The leading rusher in the league, strong contribution in the passing game, the key to one of the strongest offenses in the league.
Most Valuable Player Nominees
QB Franklin Armstrong
252/429 3321 Yards, 58.7 Pct, 24 TD, 9 Int, 93.2 Rating, 601 Rushing Yards, 5.3 Avg, 3 TD
RB Ludiculo Bigby
289 Carries, 1237 Yards, 4.3 Avg, 9 TD, 46 Receptions, 449 Yards, 9.8 Avg, 2 TD
S Richard D'Attoria V
108 Tackles, 3 TFL, 2 FF, 1 FR, 8 Sacks, 7 Int, 19 PD, 2 TD
S Danny Grithead
111 Tackles, 1 TFL, 1 FF, 15 Sacks, 2 Int, 16 PD, 1 Safety
QB Corvo Havran
285/468 3653 Yards, 60.9 Pct, 27 TD, 8 Int, 97.5 Rating
Winner: Franklin Armstrong
The best player on probably the best team. This award has had Armstrong's name on it all season, despite some late season struggles for both Armstrong and Orange County. He does it all for the Otters, as one of the best passers in the league and a great weapon in the running game.
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