Legend Bowl LP - Season 1 *Complete*

[Classix]

*** [ Season 1: Game 9 vs Atlanta Beasts pt 1 ] ***

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[ 1st Quarter ]

Element "The Watchman" catches the Atlanta Beasts' kick off making it to our 23 yl. Kal finds Bing Lim for a short toss and clean catch over the scrimmage line for a gain of 6 to our 29 yl. Nemesis "The Skull" is wide open far left as he snags it out of the air just barely staying in bounds on the sideline on a nice run for a 1st down to the HQ 35 before the Atlanta Safety in the back hauls him down.

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With a fresh set of downs, Kal finds Stacko Turtles for another clean catch who gets to the HQ 42 and Bing Lim refreshing the 1st down again at our 46. The crowd cheers in appreciation for the clean catches and steady progress the guys are making up field as Cipher "The Maverick" catches a long bomb from Kal up center through 2 Atlanta players who were unable to get their hands in the way of it.

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He makes it all the way to the Atl 28 as the downs reset to 1 yet again much to the crowds delight. Atlanta is able to hold us though all the way to 4th down as they swat a couple attempts and pressure Kal to just toss and get rid of it on a play. We go for a FG to at least get something out of it but after the snap back and White Shark kick, it skims one of the Atlanta players finger tips and it's just enough to throw off the trajectory making it no good as they take over on their 28 yl...

They get to their 34 and 42 yl with Ultra Fan getting in a sack to force a 4th down.

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They punt it off back to us low and left and it bounces out of bounds on our 17 yl as we take possession again as Atlanta couldn't get anything going.

We make it up to our 22 yl with a nice catch from Stacko Turtles.

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...and Nemesis to our 38 yl for a nice first down.

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Boon Taker catches a perfect Kal toss up center and goes on a nasty run before going down at the Atl 27 as we're closing in yet again!

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The crowd stays noisy in excitement as Bing Lim lowers his shoulder and just gets in another 1st down refresh up right near the sideline to the Atl 15 yl. Kal feeds him again as he gets to the Atl 11 and Stacko Turtles is just shy of another 1st down refresh after a couple more plays to the Atl 6 yl. We get held on a 4th down and get White Shark out there again for a FG attempt...

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No fingers graze the ball this time and it's good as we're on the board for 3. Atlanta gets the kick back making it to their 34 yl with a follow up rushing play to their 40. Lore Gamer gets in a lock up with an Atlanta player trying to get around him and his maneuvering and pushing causing the Atlanta player to stumble awkwardly and take an injury.

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Some of the Atlanta players aren't happy with it as with our reputation so far, they assume it must have been excessive, but the refs don't call anything and the replay shows it looked like a clean play with the Atlanta player simply straining to stay upright with pivoting and pushing back which resulted in too much strain on his calf. Play resumes after some brief words between players and we hold them to a 4th down as they are forced to punt it back to us.

The punt is deep and Atlanta has good speed going up field so Oyster Sauce takes a touchback bringing it to our 20 yl instead of attempting to run it up field for likely less...
We get to our 22, and 34 for a 1st down after a Stacko Turtles catch under double coverage as he is able to hold onto the ball while going down with 2 Atlanta players hands on it as well trying to knock it loose.

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Ninety Eight refreshes the 1st down getting us to our 48 yl and Vergil "The Vampire" to the Atl 43 with under 1:00 minute to go now in the 1st. Atlanta holds the line though yet again at their 43 and we can't run the clock to hold onto it so we punt it off back.

Atlanta have it on their 28 yl, making some quick plays to try and get up field but only manage to get to their 30 as we hold them for only 2 yards on that drive. Rand "The Shade" gets in a swat to force a 4th down as the clock expires in the 1st Quarter...

[ End of 1st Quarter ]

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[ 2nd Quarter ]

Atlanta comes out to resume their possession on their 30 yl on 4th & 6 and go for a punt to start the quarter off. Oyster Sauce snatches the catch out of the air and gets to our 37 yl with Nemesis getting to our 42. The toss from Kal is just out of reach from Ninety Eight on 3rd down and we have to kick it off back on 4th...

Atlanta gets to their 36 yl on their 2nd possession now of the quarter, sticking with rushing they muscle it up to their 39 and 48 for a fresh set of downs. The boys hold them yet again as the game is a standstill as they punt it off yet again on 4th down back to us...

Oyster Sauce catches the punt and gets a few nice blocks from the boys as he gasses out hugging the sidelines on a beauty return to the Atl 41!

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Kal finds Bing Lim who's having a great game so far, the two seemingly in sync for play coordination as he snags another one getting to the Atl 37 and 35 for a 4th down. White Shark comes out for a FG attempt. Kal calls the snap and he places the ball for him but those Atlanta fuckers get just enough of the mitts on it again slowing the ball up enough and it's short and no good keeping it at 3-0 HQ...ffs.

Before the lines swap out, a few of the Atlanta players have a few words for our guys and White Shark after that miss again, which causes a dust up as the boys eagerly get in the Atlanta Beasts' faces coming to White Sharks defense. Nothing major takes place and both sides head off to make changes with some extended across field gesturing and yelling...

Atlanta gets to their 41 yl as the verbal exchanges continue with the next Atlanta rush getting them to their 48. They make it over the 50 yl on another rushing play just up through center with Xenich "The Ashen" getting the tackle in to stop HB #10 Bryson Black which dislodges his helmet on the HQ 44 causing another scuffle.

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After the scuffle dies down with some faceguard grabbing and a few high pushes to the neck area, we're handed out 10 yards in penalties and an Atlanta 1st down as several players on both sides are issued warnings as the crowd expresses their displeasure with the results...

Play resumes after a few minutes of heated discussions and a few player substitutions to let them cool off. Atlanta follows up with a crowd quieting long toss up center after a fake hand off to the left and QB Derick Kulas drifting off left as well making it look like he was going to run it up himself which causes a shift in defensive assignments and opening center... Atlanta hits the HQ 17 on this play as they're suddenly within touchdown range...

QB Derick Kulas takes another Ultra Fan sack as he ponders a bit too much on who to target and Ultra Fan turns around immediately after standing up to meet the Atlanta D man nearest to him as he expects the rush to stop a taunt and locks up with a Beast player who's not so eager to tussle with the big man and just exchanges words mask to mask as a few of the guys get some hands out on opposing players in case something takes place and they have their own 'dancing partner'... The crowd is roaring after the sack and potential dust up but it simmers down again as Atlanta is close and we need to focus on stopping a touchdown.

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Manny von Carstein bares the fangs a bit as he enjoyed that 2nd sack from Ultra Fan and gives him a wicked grin and smack on the chest logo saying: "Someone's hungry today!" and a helmet headbutt in appreciation. Atlanta is held for a 4th down and goes for 3 pts to cap off the drive before sending it back...

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Element "The Watchmen" catches the kick back after the tying field goal getting to our 24 yl with Bing Lim snagging another Kal toss for a 1st down refresh on our 42. Maiden chugs one up to our 45. Kal's been trying to find "The Juice" throughout the game but Atlanta seems to have the big man covered well and connecting with him has been risky so far for fear of interceptions as another pass to him is incomplete and narrowly picked off as it's bobbled...

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Kal fakes a hand off to Stacko Turtles and spots Bing Lim up center-right and fires one at him...

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It connects! Bing Lim gets the legs blurring as he's chased down by 5 Atlanta Beasts, trying to outrun his black and red pursuers to the end zone before finally being dragged down at the Atl 6 yl on a HUGE run! Man is fired up tonight, catching everything!

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Clock hits the 2 min warning... Crowd is alive as the end zone is within spitting distance now with Stacko Turtles low shouldering one up to the Atl 2 yl with "The Juice" acting as a human barricade getting in a nice block for him. Kal takes the following snap back clean and finds Nemesis "The Skull" all alone to the right as he fakes a go up center right slowly making it look like he isn't the target before cutting right and hammering the pedal down heading far right to catch the toss with no Atlanta defenders in sight and snags it out of the air in the end zone FOR A TOUCHDOWN!

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White Shark secures the extra point as we prep to kick it off back for Atlanta' last possession of the quarter...

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Atlanta get to their 28 yl, 32 and are held on a 4th down as they run the clock knowing they get it kicked back to them for the 3rd so they don't risk a possible interception and just punt it off back to us so we have it as the clock expires to end the 2nd quarter.

[ End of 2nd Quarter ]

[ Half Time ]

[Classix]

*** [ Season 1: Game 9 vs Atlanta Beasts pt 2 ] ***

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[ 3rd Quarter ]

Coming out for the 3rd quarter the boys are in good spirit with the end of 2nd TD feeling still lingering as we prep to kick it off to Atlanta.

The Beasts get to their 21 yl and on the following play, Ultra Fan gets the arms around the Atlanta runner bringing him down for a tackle as he's feeling good today.

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The following passing play is incomplete and Ultra Fan gets in ANOTHER SACK on QB Derick Kulas as the crowd is electric seeing the big man get his 3rd one of the day pushing Derick Kulas back to the Atl 14 yl for a 7 yard loss! Tensions grow strong again as Ultra Fan gets up and away from QB Derick Kulas with fists clenched ready for another stand off but only words are exchanged as the game is too tight right now to risk any penalties and the play resolves with heated words and a few 'personal space violations' with Manny von Carstein balling his fists and bringing them down on Ultra Fan's shoulders a couple times as the 'dark one' loves the effort and gives Ultra Fan some aggressive taps along with the other guys on field, energized at seeing him having such a good game so far.

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Atlanta is forced to punt it off as the crowd remains noisy and Oyster Sauce makes a nice run up to the HQ 49 yl with Cipher "The Maverick" getting a first down at the ATL 38 as the hype helps us push up field!

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Bing Lim chugs one up to the Atl 31 with Ninety Eight refreshing the 1st down on the Atl 24. Atlanta digs in though and holds us to a 4th down for 3 straight plays as the chirping remains consistent between plays and we get White Shark out to pop one up to finish off our drive...

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He aces it this time and lets out a yell and spews some **** at the Atlanta D as it soars in dead center, shutting them up as no mitts get on that one. Having never seen him like that before, the boys get a few extra taps in on him in congratulations as the 'angry brows' and gritted teeth persist during the line up changes...

Atlanta gets the kick back making it to their 28 yl and are held with nothing going until 4th down with the crowd blaring as they punt it off in disappointment back to us...

Oyster Sauce snags it again and gets to our 28 yl with Bing Lim once again getting a 1st down on our 39. Kal finds Cipher "The Maverick" for a BEAUTY catch while under triple coverage as he's able to lock the gloves on it before going down at the Atl 42 yl for another 1st down!

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Cipher plays up the crowd holding out both arms and hands in a 'wing' gesture and looking back to Kal with a salute as the stadium is deafening. Element "The Watchman" refreshes the 1st down on a fast pitch up left to the Atl 31.

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Atlanta persists with the lockdown after that momentum surge as they hold us to forth down and White Shark is called on yet again to try and send one up and through the pipes for 3 pts to end the effort...

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Success... we swap out lines and get ready to send it back as we pull ahead just a touch yet again in the contest with under 4 mins to go in the 3rd Quarter...

The Beasts get the kick back and after a few plays make a ridiculous run up to the HQ 28 yl as some perfectly timed blocks and multiple direction changes favor the Beasts with the crowd's volume decreasing as they almost make it all the way in rather quick fashion...

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They get up to our 23, and 20 but are pushed back to our 25 on 4th down with a loss of yardage with that quick, surprising surge...
They ace a FG to finish that quick drive as I try to settle the guys down and refocus as we get ready to accept the kick back.

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Snatching the kick back out of the air, Element "The Watchman" jukes it up field but it's KNOCKED LOOSE FROM HIS GRIP....

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It's a mess of black, red, white and blue as eyes try to lock onto the loose ball with every man diving for it!

One player gets his hands on the ball after multiple bodies dive for the prize....!

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TWEED "THE KOBOLD" ! THAT SCALEY ******* SAVES OUR *** ON THE HQ 22 WITH THE RECOVERY!

Nemesis "The Skull" refreshes the 1st down getting to the HQ 33 yl with 2:22 to go in the 3rd quarter. Cipher "The Maverick" refreshes the 1st down yet again on the Atl 49...
but we're held for 3 downs to a 4th ffs... we punt it off rather than take a risk and go for it.

Atlanta gets the ball back and making it to their 37 yl, with a follow up gain to their 42 and the HQ 48 for a 1st down with 30 secs to go... Bryson Black being the nuisance all game gets his team to the HQ 31 for a 1st down refresh and QB Derick Kulas finds him again to get to the HQ 18... he goes down after the clock expires and the 3rd Quarter comes to an end with Atlanta on our 18 yl...

[ End of 3rd Quarter ]

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[ 4th Quarter ]

Trapped again on a 4th down Atlanta starts the 4th quarter with the kicking team out...

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Securing the FG for 3 pts they send it back to us early instead of going for it...

Element "The Watchman" cradles the kick back making it to our 22 yl with Nemesis "The Skull" getting a short gain in to our 26 yl and Fin Arfin with a 1st down refresh to our 36!

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Kal finds Vergil "The Vampire" finally for a HUGE run up right to the ATL 31 yl! The crowd fires up as Vergil is targetted again making his way to the Atl 4 this time!

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Kal finds it hard to call the play as the crowd is booming... he calls the play twice loudly and takes the snap back... the boys on D buying him lots of time... he spots BING LIM YET AGAIN UP MIDDLE AND FEEDS HIM A LOCK ON TOSS FOR A TOUCHDOOOOOOOOWN!

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The extra point is once again 'finger skimmed' by the Atlanta Beasts and it's shy of the mark as we only net 6pts on that one.

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More hostilities take place after the White Shark miss as Atlanta badgers him for a 3rd time and the guys on field lock up in another dust off, with several players being taken down to the ground on both sides. Kal being on the field stands in front of White Shark and gets his hands on a Beast player running his mouth with Gerey, Login Crash, Eye Stabber and Jordy "The Crow" yanking the Atlanta players away from Kal and White Shark as Tweed "The Kobold" and Acrux "The Stalwart" grab a Beast each and keep them busy while Tanner "The Juice" and Opium Den get a fistful of Atlanta jersey each and engage in a pushing match as it's getting out of hand now... holy ****...

I'm able to get the boys settled down while on the sideline relaying commands to Kal as the refs deliberate on what's taken place... No punches were thrown... so only warnings are handed out to 4 players on Atlanta and 5 of ours as we're told to resume play or face ejections and possible suspensions...

White Shark gets out on the field to kick it off back to Atlanta as the tension is palpable... He blasts it off high and the Atlanta kick returner catches it making it to their 31 yl. The following play is highlighted by Manny von Carstein getting a tackle in on the Atlanta runner with him gloating and a minor scuffle takes place yet again with Manny soaking in the animosity and attempting to provoke a retaliation...

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Atlanta sticks to the drive with chirping on both sides constant as the Beasts get to their 41 yl for a 1st down, and being held at their 44 and forced to punt...

Oyster Sauce catches it in our end zone and just takes a touchbback putting us on our 20 yl rather than run it. We are able to get to our 31 yl with some catches from Bing Lim but have to send it back as we get brick walled.

Atlanta catches it back and gets to their 41 yl and 34 with States Man getting in a SACK on QB Derick Kulas.

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Manny von Carstein drops the Atlanta runner for a loss of 2 yards to the Atlanta 32 yl and on 4th down they punt it off back...

Oyster Sauce snags another one out of the air and goes down at the HQ 19. Ninety Eight gets us a 1st down on our 31 with Nemesis "The Skull" getting us to the 38 and Ninety Eight refreshing the 1st down yet again on our 46 with just under 3:00 mins to go in the 4th. Kal finds Fin Arfin lurking in his favorite spot far right as he gets the elvish legs blurring for a HUGE run down field FOR A TOUCHDOOOOOOWN!

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Seems all but over now as the crowd is elated with the boys on the sideline!

We go for 2 pts instead of 1 to rub it in but the pass is incomplete to Stacko Turtles as it's just out of reach for 2pts extra and we settle for 6 to end the drive at 28-9 HQ ( forgot to take a pic for this ).

With 2:19 to go, White Shark blasts it off back to Atlanta and they get to their 30 yl with the follow up play ALMOST intercepted by Lore Gamer...

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T.K Viency gets in another tackle on the day as Atlanta gets to their 44 yl.

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Roguey "The Stealthy" makes a swat on the following pass attempt and Manny von Carstein goes down awkwardly for an injury which causes another scrum to kick off. It's not a break thankfully, so it should be just soreness and recovery by next game as he sits on the sidelines now for the rest of the final couple minutes.

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Statesman gets in his 2nd sack of the game and on Atlanta's 4th down they decide to go for it anyway but Thulsa Doomer gets in a sack as well as Atlanta seems to have collapsed offensively now with extended altercations after both plays and the final 2 minutes threatening to get out of hand yet again as more warnings are handed out and an Atlanta player sent off field for whining at the ref too much in his face.

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Atlanta turns it over on downs at their 44 yl with some more helmet to helmet jawwing as both teams take their time to swap out lines. We take over and push up to their 31 and 29 as Kal runs the clock between plays letting the vitriol spew out a bit longer. We get held up on 4th down as the clock keeps ticking but it doesn't matter now. White Shark comes out to secure a late 3 pts before sending it back with under 1 min to go.

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Atlanta catches it back and gets to their 31 and 36 yl on a couple quick plays with Thulsa Doomer getting in another sack as things get heated again with another round of 'meet n greets'. Atlanta just lets the clock expire with the Star Dome electric for the 7th win of the season. Coming off field to their sides, a few players extend their stay on the field to continue the chatting but fingers pointed up at the score board end the conversations as our guys lingering on field head back in for congrats.

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MVP was HB #32 Bing Lim who had a great game along with a number of others who I finally got some highlights for. 7-2

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[Classix]

*** [ LEAGUE NEWS ] ***
WEEK 10 RESULTS

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Arizona Scorpions: 12 - 13 [ Champs ] Tampa Bay Corsairs ~~~ Los Angeles Waves: 16 - 22 Pittsburgh Titans

Atlanta Beasts: 9 - 31 HQ Shitposters ~~~ : Miami Sharks: 17 - 24 Indianapolis Racers

Baltimore Stars: 9 - 31 Carolina Reapers ~~~ Minnesota Razortails: 34 - 20 Dallas Rangers

Buffalo Steel: 16 - 27 Cleveland Bulls ~~~ New York Metros: 6 - 9 New York Empire

Michigan Cardinals: 16 - 34 Green Bay Beavers ~~~ Seattle Emeralds: 16 - 13 San Francisco Miners

Detroit Cougars: 21 - 19 Chicago Blues ~~~ Kansas City Coyotes: 34 - 22 Tennessee Kings

San Diego Kraken: 16 - 23 Las Vegas Gunners

[DagothGeas5]

I won't lie, opening that spoiler and seeing Tweed made me cheer out loud XD Love this, thank you again for making this Classix!

[Classix]

I won't lie, opening that spoiler and seeing Tweed made me cheer out loud XD Love this, thank you again for making this Classix!

lol glad you 'felt it' on that one. I can't tell for a few seconds when it says "Fumbled recovered" who has it until the play is whistled and the highlight pops up as you can only control one guy at a time and the CPU got that ball instead of who I was controlling, I had the fist up in the air on that one. 7 games left. Have to win at least 3 more as far as I can tell to ensure we get in based on the league standings. Hope you got your face paint and beer helmet ready for the playoffs and the middle fingers are ready to go.

[Classix]

[ LBL INSIDER ]

...Before game 10 takes place and the RPGHQ Shitposters head out east yet again, reporters caught Coach Classix in the Star Dome hallways for a highlight snippet...

Reporter Gavin: Coach I-

Coach Classix: Gavin...

Reporter Gavin: I have to ask... The whole 'Vampire" aesthetic with Vergil "The Vampire" and Manny von Carstein... what's that about..? Cameras have spotted them with 'fangs' or elongated incisors on a few occasions now... I mean... I have to ask what's the deal with it? * chuckles * what's up with that?

Coach Classix: It's just some 'gimmick' they enjoy Gavin. It's a custom mouth guard mold that's clear and it's just their 'thing'. Call it an 'intimidation tactic' or whatever you want haha... you don't really think they are 'vampires' now do you?

* collective chuckle *

I suppose you think their favorite Gatorade flavor "Fruit Punch" that they squirt down during games is actually blood right?

* collective chuckle *

Reporter Gavin: * shakes head laughing * I just had to ask Coach, it's odd is all.

Coach Classix: I'm sure you have nothing to worry over when going to sleep at night, wondering if some 'oogie boogie' will pay you a visit * smiles *.

* collective chuckle * ......

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[Classix]

*** [ SEASON 1: GAME 10 ] ***
Tampa Bay Corsairs -Rematch-

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-We are heading off tonight shortly out east to face the champs yet again; the Tampa Bay Corsairs for our 2nd and last meeting of the regular season.
-Tampa Bay is 5-4 this season, seemingly having some post Championship 'blues'. They've made 2 aquisitions in the last 4 weeks for a better RT and LT ( Right Tackle and Left Tackle ) to up their defensive skill.
-QB Francisco Engstrom ( Age: 27, 3 years Experience ) has been vocally upset with his teams performance coming off of last years Championship win as his guys are slacking. Perhaps the weight of the rings are dragging them down...?
-QB Francisco Engstrom holds 2nd place in the league for longest TD pass-run thrown ( previously 1st ): at 82 yards. ( Kalzone "The Bomber" is 4th at 74 yards )
-Tricorne Stadium is set to be packed in a sea of Orange for our arrival as multiple Corsair players ( along with others in the league ) have expressed their hatred for the Shitposters including QB Francisco Engstrom who's been posting on Shitter ™ about looking forward to meeting Kalzone "The Bomber" again as " This time it'll be in our house.. "
-Kick off is set for the evening of November 17th.

[Classix]

[ PRE KICK OFF ]

* Recovered this week since Game 9 *

LDT #5 Manny von Carstein ( Dislocated Elbow )

Field conditions: Dry , Weather: 90° - Cloudy w/ 5-16 mph wind gusts. Evening game.

Tricorne Stadium is an expected sea of orange with 'Jolly Rogers', pirate dressed fans and inflatable cutlass hand outs and flags waving everywhere.
The stadium lights go orange with the Tampa Bay logo scrolling across their electronic displays around the seating balconies as music begins to indicate their entrance...




QB Francisco Engstrom and his Corsairs make their way out onto the field, Engstrom looking particularily focused as he has a few words amongst his Tackles and Guards.
QB Kalzone "The Bomber" and the rest of the boys make their way out as the cheers turn into a drowning melody of 'boo's and collective groaning and insult hurling.

Both teams refrain from any gestures but cross field stare downs and conversations amongst teammates on both sides are aplenty as the music fades out and the national anthem is set to be announced and played...





With the anthem finished and the crowd upping the volume yet again getting the stadium noisy once more, QB Francisco Engstrom makes his way out onto the field and to the Corsair logo on the 50 yl before Kal gets there. QB Francisco Engstrom raises his hands up and looks left and right as if 'At the crowd' itself which gets a bellowing of cheers and then puts both hands forward towards Kal as the fans let out a stream of boo's.

Kal responds with: " 'ow's that record of yers doing there Cap'n?"

Engstrom: "Every Champion goes through the ups and downs of being number 1, you'd know if you ever were one."

Kal * chuckles * and holds his left hand over his left eye and his right hand into a 'hook' gesture with his right index finger and holds it up as the crowd lets out another round of boo's with some mixed laughter... he looks to the ref and calls the coin toss.

Kal : " We be goin' wit 'eads. Coin lands on...'eads'.

The Shitposters choose to receive the ball to start the match.

Walking away from the coin toss, Engstrom gets the kicking team out and ready as he's getting down to business right away.

Both teams line up in their starting positions on the field as the wind is steady for now and slightly in our favor. The Corsair kicker watches the ref for the whistle and go ahead gesture and he wastes no time getting the ball up and spinning into the sky to start game 10...

[Classix]

*** [ Season 1: Game 10 vs Tampa Bay Corsairs pt 1 ] ***

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[ 1st Quarter ]

The Corsair starting kick is deep as the kicker put some 'hate' into it and Element "The Watchman" just takes a touchback to put us on our 20 yl. Ninety Eight makes a nice 22 yard run on a Kalzone "The Bomber" toss to get us to the HQ 42...

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...but Tampa Bay isn't having any of our early long gains and they hold us to a 4th down forcing us to kick it off back, squashing any chance of some early momentum for us...


Wndrbr Boots hammers one off back to Tampa and they make an impressive run to their 44 yl capped off with Cipher "The Maverick" getting the take down hit on the Corsair player which dislodges his helmet...

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Orange, white, blue and red come together early as the mouth guards come out and the face to face verbal exchanges start... Play resumes as the sea of orange enjoys the confrontations and QB Francisco Engstrom finds another receiver with Spell Sword getting a crushing hit on him to end the Corsair push up to center field.

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Tampa is held to a 4th down early as well and punts it off back to us... The kick is directed slightly towards the sidelines and lower and it bounces out of bounds on our 7 yl forcing us to play it on that line as the crowd keeps the noise going and we take over deep in our end of the field...

Bing Lim gets us a small gain to our 10 yl and another small gain to our 11 as Tampa is keeping the Defensive focus strong. We only get to our 14 yl for 4th down which is highlighted with an injury... Vergil "The Vampire" took the pass getting us to that 14 yl mark as he lowered his frame just right as he was hit and caused the Tampa bay tackler to go down heavily.

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We punt it off after the Tampa Bay player walks off field to go get assessed on his sideline.

Tampa catches it and makes it to the HQ 40 yl, the 37 and then 34 with Rand "The Shade" getting in a sack to force a 4th down and another Tampa Bay punt back to us.

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Oyster Sauce catches it deep...only getting to our 7 yl as Tampa is pouring on the 'speed game' after kicks. We should have taken a touchback on that one... Jordy "The Crow" takes an injury on a play as he locks up with a Corsair defender and both go down with Jordy landing on his shoulder squarely being taken down by RDT #96 Landen Hensley...

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He heads off field to get it put back in as the Tampa Bay crowd roars at the sight after taking 1 injury of their own earlier. We are held to 4th down once again, deep in our end of the field as Wndrbr Boots comes out and sends it off up into the air back to Tampa.

Tampa gets to our 32 yl with Noone Atall getting the hit on the catch-runner #2 R. Vitela causing the helmet to come off again with the big hit which causes another 'meeting' between players... play resumes after a minute as the refs have to break up another one. Kal and I make a 'throat cut' motion to the boys on field to not escalate anything further.

Tampa makes a follow up play to our 27 yl and the boys hold them to 4th down, prime distance for a field goal attempt...

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Tampa nails the 3 pt kick for the first scoreboard change of the game...

Element "The Watchman" snags the kick back to a noisy stadium getting to our 20 yl. Kal fakes a hand off to "The Juice" and Stacko Turtles crossing opposite with Gerey and the boys on defense buying him plenty of time to find Bing Lim FOR A HUGE RUN UP TO THE TAMPA 28 yl!

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The Tampa crowd is almost awe struck at the breath-expelling sprint up field by Bing Lim for a 1st down, camera's catching QB F. Engstrom on the sidelines in obvious displeasure.

Tampa refocuses pushes us back to their 38 ( 10 yards ) with the crowd hungry for sack chances on Kalzone "The Bomber"... a 3rd down pass by Kal is swatted just barely as we get White Shark out for a field goal attempt to tie it up to end the drive... The fans beyond the goal posts are absolutely rampant with their flag and novelty waving.... White Shark misses the field goal attempt as it's just short... wind possibly being a cause as it's kicked up a bit with gusts the last few minutes... the stadium erupts at the miss as we swap out lines, with Tampa taking over on their 38 yl...

Wndrbr Boots hammers it off up in the air as Tampa catches it and makes it to their 38 yl. They only make a small gain to their 40 yl with a nice hit from Xenich "The Ashen" and another from States Man to force the 4th down and a punt back as the quarter winds down to under 7 mins.

Oyster Sauce catches the punt making it to the HQ 17 yl...but we're pushed back to our 8 yl and forced to send it back as the fans blast the stadium with support at our quick 'no go' possession...

Tampa Bay gets the punt back to our 31 yl on a wind gust as Wndrbr Boots can't get some good distance on it... They get to our 24 and cameras catch QB F. Engstrom frustrated again at the 3rd down toss miss as he gives his receiver an ear full...

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Aiden Burrough gets the 1st down for Tampa Bay on the HQ 15 and an injury occurs on the HQ 13 as Rand "The Shade" holds up his man roughly with the Corsair player hyper-extending while trying to get around him...

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The 1st down is refreshed on the HQ 10 and 2 yl... as a touchdown seems to be in sight... QB F. Engstrom finds a receiver who is able to keep the hands on the ball as he slips into the endzone for a touchdown... The extra point is good as the crowd is on their feet yet again and shaking the stadium cameras.

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Element "The Watchman" snags the kick back making it to the HQ 24 yl with Cipher "The Maverick" making a 1st down run to the HQ 47 up left.

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Kal finds Nemesis "The Skull" who goes down with his helmet coming off from the Corsair tackle for a small loss on the HQ 49.

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The stadium erupts with noise yet again as Nemesis "The Skull" gets to his feet and goes to retrieve his helmet, ignoring the Corsair tackler with "The Juice" moving in instead to close the distance as the big man is soon surrounded by additional Corsair players. The boys follow suit as "The Juice" ignores the other Corsair players and locks eyes with the player who took Nemesis down and goes to grab his jersey but his hand is smacked away as the Corsair player backs up, his buddies filling in the gap between them. The crowd somehow gets louder at this as there's barely inches to give on the field between players with "The Juice" pointing a finger at Nemesis' tackler telling him that the next helmet to come off will be theirs with his head inside of it. This gets a few shoves but the play resumes after a few minutes with the refs warning players on both sides to cut the ****.

Kal gets the boys back in a brief huddle with some recognition to "The Juice" with a smack to his chest logo. We're held for 4th down and have to fire it off back though as the clock is under 40 secs now...

The kick back is low as well from us as it bounces out of bounds on the Tampa bay 14 yl, they want to play some out of bounds low kick bs so will we. They get a small gain to their 16 yl as the clock expires to end the 1st quarter.

[ End of 1st Quarter ]

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[ 2nd Quarter ]

2nd quarter starts with Tampa on their 14 yl as both teams get down to business and out on the field. The boys come out strong to start the quarter as we hold them for a 4th down going absolutely nowhere with Xenich "The Ashen" getting in 2 tackles on this Tampa possession.

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Tampa punts it off back to us with Oyster Sauce going down with it on the HQ 37 yl. Kal finds Nemesis "The Skull" who makes a beauty run up right along the sidelines to the Tampa Bay 31 yl!

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Oyster Sauce gets in a run this time after a hand off from Kal for a short chug to the Tampa 26. Stacko Turtles takes another handoff getting a 1st down refresh on the Tampa 19 yl.... but there's an injury on the play to make it happen....

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Tweed "The Kobold" got in a clutch block to keep the hand off from falling short as he locks up hard and over exerts the mid section to keep his assignment from getting hands on Stacko Turtles...good job buddy... but ffs.

Tweed "The Kobold" is unable to stand straight and leans over trying to ease the pain from the pull as he makes his way off field to get looked at by our medical staff... he's probably out for the rest of this though...

Play resumes as the crowd doesn't seem to be letting up with the noise and seeing Tweed go off the way he did only makes it worse. Kal finds Cipher "The Maverick" who goes down at the Tampa 12... The follow up play finds Ninety Eight WHO GETS THE MITS ON IT INTO THE END ZONE FOR A TOUCHDOWN! HQ IS ON THE BOARD! White Shark nails the extra and we get ready to send it off back as the crowd lessens in volume finally...

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Tampa Bay catches the return kick going down on their 33 yl. Nathaniel Saxton getting in a couple good hits this time with Atlan Tico getting one of his own in for a Tampa yardage loss to their 31 yl.

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Tampa make it to their 35 yl but can't get anywhere else and send it off back to us with Oyster Sauce going down on our 26 yl. Injury strikes again though on the next play as Vergil "The Vampire" 's run ends with a 1st down... but also a foot injury...

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Cipher "The Maverick" gets us to our 46 yl with Boon Taker refreshing the 1st down on the HQ 48. Maiden Haver refreshes the 1st down a couple plays later yet again to the Tampa 38 yl and Stacko Turtles to the Tampa 32...

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We are held for a 4th down so White Shark comes out for the FG attempt. Wind is 'conveniently' gusting again as White Shark's kick is slightly off the mark and outside the post... Still 7-10 Tampa as the crowd ups the volume again at the miss with their guys about to get it back.

The boys get some taps in on White Shark as he looks visibly disappointed at that one failing to tie it up and trying to apologize but we're not having any of that. **** happens, we're still in this, lots of time to go.

Tampa takes over on their 32 yl getting to their 38 and held to 4th down as the boys hold the line and Tampa punts it off back after that quick "nothing doing" possession...

Oyster Sauce snags it and goes down on the HQ 27 with Kal finding Stacko Turtles making a nasty run to get over center field to the Tampa 46 yl. Ninety Eight gets to the Tampa 37 and Stacko Turtles chugging another hand off up to the Tampa 24 for a 1st down refresh. The wind is picking up with gusts during our drive so we stick with the running game for a bit. Bing Lim gets to the Tampa 23 for a small 1 yard gain as the clock for the 2nd quarter hits 2:00 mins to go. Tampa digs in... holding us to 4th down as White Shark comes out for a FG attempt again. The crowd behind the goal posts are rampant yet again to mess the play up... and it works... White Shark misses the attempt which gets the crowd roaring and a chant of "DUD! DUD! DUD! DUD!" breaks out. Kal goes to White Shark telling him to show no reaction right after and to just sit it out and "give them nothing".

Tampa takes over with Ultra Fan and Roguey "The Stealthy" getting in tackles and swats holding Tampa to that same spot as they have to punt it off back. The boys on defense are keeping the 'wall up'.

Oyster Sauce cradles the kick back and goes down on the HQ 33 yl. We get to the 36 with under 1:00 to go... but Tampa holds us yet again for a 4th down and we have to send it back...

Tampa runs the clock a bit as they are getting it back for the 3rd anyway and they make it to their 41 yl and with 6 secs left in the 2nd, they get to their 44 on a safe hand off as the 2nd quarter comes to an end..

[ End of 2nd Quarter ]

[ Half Time ]

[Classix]

*** [ Season 1: Game 10 vs Tampa Bay Corsairs pt 2 ] ***

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[ 3rd Quarter ]

During halftime I have a chat with White Shark. I tell him amongst other things, 'Happy Gilmour' style to "Find his happy place" and share a laugh as we head out for the 3rd quarter.

Kicking off to them to start the 3rd quarter, Tampa gets to their 26 yl. Roguey "The Stealthy" knocks the helmet off Tampa's star player HB Aiden Burrough which causes a dust up taking a couple minutes to settle down but nothing major takes place as the usual verbal bs is the only thing to transpire...

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They get to their 32 and 35 but are forced to punt it off back to us. Oyster Sauce gets it to our 32 yl with Boon Taker finding a seam up middle for a 1st down on the HQ 47 yl.

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We get held at the Tampa 47 to 4th down though and have to send it back as well as the crowd roars at the Tampa Bay defense holding us to under center field.

Tampa receives the punt getting to their 29 yl. A couple plays take place as QB F. Engstrom's passes can't be caught by his receivers as camera's catch him 'boil over' a bit again.

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QB F. Engstrom's next toss is after some sack pressure from our D and he lobs it out at the last second... resulting in an...

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WITH NATHANIEL SAXTON PICKING IT OUT OF THE AIR!

An injury takes place on the play as well... this time it's Tampa Bay as Manny von Carstein 'bodies' his assignment and the Tampa player lands on his hand awkwardly...

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Stacko Turtles refreshes the 1st down on the Tampa 16 yl with a clean catch followed up by Ninety Eight getting to the 7 yl!

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Kal finds Boon Taker up right and HE BRINGS IT IN FOR A TOUCHDOWN!

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White Shark sends it up through the posts for the extra point as the Shitposter's take the lead. Happy place found.

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Tampa gets the kick back with the crowd lowered in volume to their 38 yl. Clock hits 5:00 mins to go... Aiden Burrough is dropped by Brother Michael as he had him perfectly lined up for a 3 yl loss to the Tampa 35.

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Tampa gets the yards back getting to their 39 but the boys hold firm and force a 4th down punt back to us.

Possessions exchange a couple times more each as we can't get anything going and neither can they... One highlight of note during this stalemate is Stacko Turtles taking an injury, thankfully looking minor.

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On one of Tampa's possessions they are at their 48 yl making a nasty, crowd bolstering run to the HQ 12 yl for a 1st down...

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1st down is refreshed on our 0 yl... Tricorne Stadium is electric as a go ahead touchdown seems eminent... Spell Sword make a swat for the touchdown on one play but Tampa makes it in for the touchdown on the following toss... Nathaniel Saxton helps the cause by activated the shoe springs and jumping just high enough to get the hands on the extra point kick keeping the Corsairs to only 6 on that one as they retake the lead...

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Element "The Watchman" catches the kick back getting to our 24 yl with Cipher "The Maverick" refreshing the 1st down on our 34. Boon Taker gets us to our 41 yl as the clock expires with us on 4th down to end the 3rd quarter...

[ End of 3rd Quarter ]

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[ 4th Quarter ]

Forced to punt it off to start the 4th, Tampa gets it to their 29yl with a States Man bulldozer of a hit to force a 4th down as they punt it off back to us. The crowd is nervous now...

Oyster Sauce catches it yet again and plows his way to the HQ 43 but Tampa is holding fast STILL and we have to punt it off on a 4th down...

Tampa's next possession results in much of the same as they make it to their 32 yl with Ultra Fan blowing through a Tampa Bay defender for an injury as they have to kick it off back to us on their 46 yl on 4th down after T.K Viency gets in a hit of his own.

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After play bs is kept to a minimum without me or Kal signalling anything as the boys know this is too tight of a game to take any penalties now... Tampa kicks it off back with the crowd being at the lowest volume level so far as it's looking more and more concerning at this point for their guys. We get an update on Tweed "The Kobold"... he's out still for the quarter and the rest of the game. The boys pester me for an update and I let them know with only so many words that he's out of action tonight... I hesitate to relay this as it could cause a drop in morale but it fires them up not seeing him on the sidelines or out on the field... I tell them all to keep their emotions in check, don't take any ******* penalties and get that scoreboard in our favor...

The Tampa Bay kick back goes out of bounds on our 26 yl as Oyster sauce can't get the hands on it as it's kicked low and wide yet again to keep out gains upfield to a minimum... the wind and bounces favoring Tampa once more...

Boon Taker gets us to our 34 yl on a quick toss from Kal...

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...The D buys Kal a good amount of time on the follow up play and he finds Bing Lim who's been on fire the last couple games FOR A FUCKIN MASSIVE RUN INTO THE TAMPA BAY END ZONE FOR A 66 yard TOUCHDOWN BABY! BING HOLDS UP A "T" SIGN WITH HIS HANDS AND POINTING TO OUR SIDELINES FOR TWEED! The boys on the sideline erupt in congrats as we retake the lead! We go for 2 pts instead of getting White Shark out there for 1 for some assurance... but it's just out of the hands of Cipher "The Maverick"...

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20-16 HQ.


Tampa gets to their 34 yl after the kick back and again to our 39 yl on a nasty crowd erupting run as they're putting up a **** good fight still... They get to our 33 and 30 yl on a 1st down... with the fans blasting and tasting a go ahead touchdown... They get to our 25 yl and again to our 7 and 3.... Rand "The Shade" gets in an important swat to force a 4th down and Tampa goes for a FG to end the drive off...

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The kick is good as Tampa pulls within 1 pt with under 3 mins to go.

Kicking it back to us with the crowd reinvigorated Element "The Watchmen" snags it out of the air...and goes on a BEASTLY RUN UP RIGHT FOR 85 FUCKIN YARDS TO THE TAMPA BAY 16 YL WITH VAL "THE MOOFIA BOSS" PROTECTING HIM AND GETTING IN A BLOCK ON ONE TAMPA PLAYER BEFORE ELEMENT GOES DOWN! HOLY ****!

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Boon Taker gets to the Tampa 11 yl but we're held for 4th down and White Shark has to come out for a FG attempt for 3 pts....

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He nails it! Winding up a huge swing ahead of him as if someone was there he was trying to knock out in celebration with a loud "**** YOU!". The boys mob him for some taps as we swap out lines and get ready to send it off back with under 2:00 mins to go now in the 4th. Tampa goes down on their 34 yl and 43 yl on a 3rd and inches run... They go for it and make a crushing run to our 14 yl as the crowd is maxed out yet again as a late go ahead touchdown and potential 'win' is in sight...

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Tampa Bay calls a timeout at the 1:19 mark as the Tricorne Stadium fans are noisy and hoping for a go ahead touchdown. Tensions are high and the boys, although having a 7-2 record are anxious and eager to get a 2 for 2 win over the champs this season...

It's coming down to the wire as Tampa lines up and QB F. Engstrom goes for a toss up right to a receiver.....!

It's incomplete!

Engstrom looking rattled goes for another toss up mid...

...but IT'S BOBBLED AND INCOMPLETE AS WELL!

Our boys on the sideline are on edge as the 4th down is looming... Engstrom fires one up left on 4th down as they're going for it!... with only one HQ defender in sight to stop it from being a touchdown... The pass seems to go in slow motion for the Tampa fans as this could be it, this could be the go ahead score to win the game if the HQ player doesn't stop it!

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IT'S LORE GAMER AS HE TRIES TO GET THE HANDS IN THE WAY OF IT!......

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AND HE SWATS IT AWAY AS THE BOYS ON THE SIDELINE ERUPT IN CELEBRATION AS THIS SURELY IS IT! FUCKIN LORE GAMER SAVES THE TOUCHDOWN PASS ATTEMPT!

Absolutely deflated, Tampa swaps out lines as we go to take over on our 14 yl... the Tampa players and fans are in shock and disbelief... Kal runs the clock after Element "The Watchman" gets to the HQ 16 on a safe, short 2 yard run just to get the clock moving... Cameras catch QB F. Engstrom on the sidelines take his helmet off and slam it into the ground in frustration. Words are exchanged as the clock is run down and it hits 0:00. Kal holds up his left hand pointing to his wrist with his right as if at a 'watch' and then holds up 2 fingers, "That's two" Not sure if QB F. Engstrom saw this but I'm sure someone on his team will point it out or he'll see it on replays. HQ Takes game 10 over the struggling champs!

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For 8-2 on the season! MVP was Bing Lim, ( no pic sorry ).

Boys, this game was the most intense and fun to play so far. Came right down to the fuckin wire on a 4th down game winning pass that we stopped. Perfect ending. We got the win, but some of our guys got banged up on this one... hopefully they are good to go for next game...sorry yet again for the late post, busy/bs week again. Hopefully it's slowing down in the next couple of weeks going into December so I can get more time to write this stuff up on time ffs and have some proper off time. Another overly busy week, delivery trucks/products being late, customers not being home or suddenly available... always something. Blessed with an early day today after this dogshit week.

[Classix]

*** [ LEAGUE NEWS ] ***
WEEK 11 RESULTS

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Arizona Scorpions: 23 - 34 San Francisco Miners ~~~ Jacksonville Storm: 23 - 30 Indianapolis Racers

Atlanta Beasts: 19 - 39 Michigan Cardinals ~~~ : Kansas City Coyotes: 16 - 9 San Diego Kraken

Buffalo Steel: 10 - 40 Miami Sharks ~~~ New England Ravens: 12 - 35 Philadelphia Liberty

Chicago Blues: 6 - 26 Los Angeles Waves ~~~ HQ Shitposters: 23 - 19 Tampa Bay Corsairs [ Champs ]

Carolina Reapers: 20 - 23 Las Vegas Gunners ~~~ New York Empire: 23 - 30 Washington Eagles

Dallas Rangers: 36 - 28 Detroit Cougars ~~~ Pittsburgh Titans: 9 - 41 Cleveland Bulls

Denver Kodiaks: 26 - 30 Minnesota Razortails ~~~ Houston Mustangs 33 - 19 Baltimore Stars

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[Tangerine]

[ LBL INSIDER ]

Reporter: Juice, that dust-up after the tackle on Nemesis had the whole stadium ready to explode. What exactly flipped that switch in you?

Tanner "The Juice": I'm not a guy that ever got in a fight on the street and with the public and everybody… but you put me on that field, and suddenly I'm the guy your mama warned you about. You touch my teammate, and The Juice goes from zero to pulp in about two seconds. I start collecting helmets like they're Pokémon—except when I catch yours, you're not getting it back.

Reporter: Well… after that little “helmet-collection demo,” the refs had some strong words for both sides. Did their warning make you think twice, or is that just more fuel for The Juice?

Tanner "The Juice": Thinking twice is for suckers who doubt themselves. I never doubt myself.

Reporter: leans in So you told that Corsair defender his helmet was coming off next—with his head still in it. That's a pretty specific threat, Juice. Was that just heat-of-the-moment talk, or should Tampa Bay's equipment manager start ordering spare helmets in bulk for next time you two meet?

Tanner: "The Juice": Why bother? Nobody's gonna sign with the Tampa Bay Butt Pirates after they see me-

Suddenly the camera feed cuts to the studio anchor looking panicked

Studio Anchor: touching earpiece Aaaand we're experiencing some technical difficulties with that interview. nervous laugh We'll... we'll be right back after these messages. Remember, the views expressed by players do not reflect those of the network or—

[Classix]

Beauty post my man had a good laugh at it. Needed that this week. Thank you for sticking around to contribute. I've been slacking but I'm trying my best to stick with it with bs being tossed my way work wise. Favorite match so far. I view you, RP /Let's Play wise as the "big brother" to the team. I can't find you much the last couple games as it seems the CPU has you and @Fin Arfin on watch, like it knows you two are dangerous and need to be locked down along with Vergil lol. I'm enjoying the 'head cannon' of it all as it seems to be working out 'creative writing' wise. Thanks again for the post @Big Man.

[Kalarion]

► Kalzone After the First Half

► Kalzone Coming Into the Endgame

[ LBL INSIDER ]

Asked for comment after the game, Kal had the following to say:

Kalzone walked up to the table and slammed down 3 piles of $1,000 bills.

"F-CK the FCC, here's the fine money you F-CKIN F-GGOTS, I got something to say. NO QUESTIONS I'M DONE WITH YOU PANSY B-TCHES.

"My boys are everything to me, and I love my Coach, so I kept my cool to close this game out and make sure Engstrom got the ***-WHIPPING he had coming to him. YOU BETTER REMEMBER THAT FOR THE POST SEASON ENGSTROM! You want to play hard, you'll get what's coming to the LV N-GGERS too. And don't think I've forgotten the Housewives! They couldn't even get it up enough to make it to the playoffs so they'll have to get theirs next season. We'll see you there. In the mean time me and @Tangerine have some work to do while we wait for the playoffs. See you chucklef-cks there."

Kal turned from the mic as everyone watched in shock (still keeping the mics fully gained of course), and could be heard talking loudly to Tangerine as they walked away. "Hey, get that guy you know on the line, we gotta send a messa-".

With that, the feed cut back to the Sports Desk.

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FCC fine for instances of profanity or obscenity on national TV max out at $325,000. My research was a Google search and reading the AI blurb, I went no further. Someone who knows more can feel free to correct me.

@Classix explain how the post-season will be set up? I assume the top two teams in each league will go for their Division titles (that's why the comment on the Cougars), but I don't know for sure, I've never kept track of that kind of stuff.

Also, how does a clusterfuck league like Big Lakes get sorted for post-season?! 3 teams 5-5, my God. There better be heads rolling over there come the end of the year...

[Classix]

*** [ SEASON 1: GAME 11 ] ***
Michigan Cardinals

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-Michigan is a dismal 3-7 on the season with a recent home win over the Atlanta Beasts 39-19.
-QB Avery Kosko ( Age:43, 20 years experience, Skill: 85 ) is set to start the game for the Cardinals.
-He has 0 years left on contract, and it's possible he may retire after the season is over.
-Michigan has 1 injury to note: Rookie Cornerback - #38 Leo Newman - Broken Elbow - 5 Weeks +

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Wanted to post this as I haven't already, been under the weather a bit Saturday and for most of the day today in and out of sleep. Going to get this posted now and back off to bed. I'll read your post @Kalarion and explain the playoffs tomorrow when I'm in a better state of mind to appreciate it. Thank you though buddy, talk soon

[Jordy]

Is the 'Field conditions: Dry' the reason why it looks like we're playing in some ghetto?

[Classix]

I've only done playoffs once before on my Mud Dogs playthrough but from what I can tell it's similar to the NFL playoff setup.

1 Team from the Eastern conference and 1 from the Western who had the best record will sit and skip the 1st round and be able to rest up while the other teams who make it in fight it out including 2 wildcard spots.

The 5 others are the teams who did 'best' from each division record wise ( excluding number 1's from EAST and WEST as mentioned above ). In the case of teams who are breaking even or similar records as you pointed out. Most points FOR and Least points AGAINST determines the placement order on point difference. Hence why in this pic below for example in the Big Lakes Division as you pointed out: 3 teams are 5-5 but Green Bay has a lot more points for with 301 over Chicago ( 207 ) and Detroit ( 228 ).

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Chicago has less points FOR yes.. than Detroit but the difference between their pts for and against is only 19.. where as the difference between points FOR and AGAINST for Detroit is greater at 23. ( Detroits 228 and 251 ) So Chicago is barely ahead of Detroit 'standing wise' by only 4, if you follow me. The game determines the largest differences between who has scored the most points vs how many have been scored against them THEN compared to others in the same manner to determine 'standings'.

Hope this helps @Kalzone , also after a couple more games ( I think you need 12 with 4 games remaining ) then the game will let me see the playoff tree options where I can view the proper playoff race and 'wild card' screen. Why I can't just view it anytime I don't know.

We got this game now against Michigan coming up tonight shortly and 5 more left in the season before playoffs start. Detroit and Las Vegas 'may' make it in still Kal. I'll know more in the next 2 games or so when the game will allow me to view the 'playoff race screen'.

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Also: Hydrotherapy Facility has been commissioned to start construction. I could built up more income generating facilities but I'm not liking the injury bs so we're getting the boys some good treatment for all the bang ups they take to end the season off, need them good to go for playoffs. Also thanks for the post buddy, read it and took it in properly, had a good laugh at it. Feeling better today, not 100% but hopefully it doesn't affect the game soon.

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[Classix]

Is the 'Field conditions: Dry' the reason why it looks like we're playing in some ghetto?

Which pic are you referring to?

[Jordy]

Is the 'Field conditions: Dry' the reason why it looks like we're playing in some ghetto?

Which pic are you referring to?

3rd quarter against tampa bay

[Classix]

Is the 'Field conditions: Dry' the reason why it looks like we're playing in some ghetto?

Which pic are you referring to?

3rd quarter against tampa bay

Ahh okay. Tampa's Stadium is open roof, so it starts black turf and as the quarters progress the sun is going down so it takes on a brownish/orange tint. It's just the game showing time passing and changing the field color.

[Classix]

[ PRE KICK OFF ]

* Out of action tonight *

HB #22 Vergil "The Vampire" ( Turf Toe )
RG #71 Tweed "The Kobold" ( Pulled Stomach Muscles )
LG #94 Jordy "The Crow" ( Dislocated Shoulder )

* Recovered this week since Game 10 *

TE #56 Stacko Turtles ( Neck Strain )

Field conditions: Dry/NA indoors. Evening game.

The Star Dome is dimmed as sideline commentators finish their pregame commentary as our boys are set to come out for game 11 at home...

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@DagothGeas5 Haven't seen you in a bit, so this entrance is for you.

QB Kalzone "The Bomber" and the 'spear' make their way out in a walk as the music blasts with red, white and blue novelties the 'staple' in the seats flashing and waving around...

QB Avery Kosko enters the field with his team and potenial last roster for the season and career, after a couple minutes to some mixed boos but we have no real issues with them so the 'cheers' for our boys outweigh the 'boos' as the music dies down and the national anthem is announced to be played...





Kal makes his way to the centerfield 50 yard line, eyes on the Cardinal sideline and finally on QB Avery Kosko...

Kal: "Better luck next year huh?"

Avery: "You've been an entertaining spectacle to watch so far."

Kal: "Giving up already red bird?"

Avery: *chuckles* Not at all.

Avery calls 'heads'.... coin lands on.... "tails".

The Shitposters choose to receive the ball to start the match.

We get our receiving line out to catch the opening kick off, with Element "The Watchmen" focusing on the ball on the other side of the field as it's booted up into the air to start game 11...

[DagothGeas5]

I am around @Classix, working hard and a bit out of sorts when I am not, but things are moving. Thank you for keeping this up despite whatever life might throw your way, loved that Corsairs match! ******* hell also, needs some appliances for better blood supply, Vergil is getting injured so much

[Classix]

*** [ Season 1: Game 11 vs Michigan Cardinals pt 1 ] ***

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[ 1st Quarter ]

Snagging the Cardinal kickoff Element "The Watchman" gets to our 25 yl with Boon Taker getting in a short pass and run to our 30. Kal finally finds "The Juice" after what seems like forever as he goes down on our 40 to refresh the 1st down.

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Boon Taker gets in beauty hustle to the Michigan 45 to refresh the first down again...but we're held there and have to punt it off as we get locked down.

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Michigan gets the punt back making it to their 30 with Opiium Den stopping the next rush attempt and Ultra Fan breaking the D line pressuring QB Avery Kosko as Avery has to toss it away to narrowly avoid a sack as Ultra Fan just skims his jersey with his fingers... We hold them to 4th down but they refresh the 1st down with a toss up right to their 44. They get to their 49 and refresh the 1st down yet again getting to the HQ 40. They keep the early momentum going with another toss to a reciever who goes down on our 29 yl with Nor Fleet ( got a highlight for him finally ) making a hard tackle which knocks off the Cardinal runners helmet causing a few of the Cardinals to close some distance with the boys. Nor Fleet just gets up and tosses a glance at the helmetless Cardinal and spits on the ground getting back to our teams side as the 'games' are starting already.

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Play resumes with Michigan getting to our 26 and a 1st down again on our 10... States Man gets a square on hit stopping the Cardinal runner for a push back to our 11 with Lord Rumbles getting in a TD saving tackle on our 7 but Michigan won't be denied as they get one in for a touchdown... The extra point is no good though as Breath "The Undying" is able to squeeze through the D quickly and leaps up with hands raises and stops the 1pt kick from getting through the goal posts.

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Element "The Watchman" gets the kick back getting to our 24. On the next play Boon Taker goes down at our 29 yl as his helmet is dislodged this time...

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Our D gets face to face with the Cardinal's D line with a couple of them trying to push away as they see "The Juice" and Nemesis "The Skull" heading towards the Cardinal who knocked off Boon Taker's bucket. Boon Taker gets up and retrieves his helmet as some of the masks make contact with "The Juice" grabbing his own throat with his hand and nodding at the Cardinal player who knows what that means as "The Juice" is kept away from Boon's tackler. Play resumes a couple minutes later and we're held until 4th down again... forced to punt it back.

Michigan catches the punt and goes down on our 43 yl with Lord Rumbles making a stop at our 41. Michigan is able to make their way up field yet again getting to our 16 yl ffs... with Manny von Carstein getting in a tackle on our 14. The fans are nervous as this is looking look it's going to be another quick one by Michigan as they refresh the first down again getting to our 2 yl as QB Avery Kosko's experience is showing.

He finds a receiver yet again as it just makes it into our end zone for another Michigan touchdown with the extra making it through this time...

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The Michigan scorer spins the ball in the end zone with a bit of an extended celebration to our fans upping the volume of boo's as we get set to swap our lines. I let the boys know as they come back to the sidelines that it's only early and not get into any ******** yet and to just focus on the plays and stick to the calls...

Getting it back, Element "The Watchman" gets to our 29 yl. Kal finds Cipher "The Maverick" up mid where he likes to fly, getting us to our 34. Ninety Eight makes a crowd hyping run to the Michigan 45 for a big first down. We're held for a couple plays with near catches and on one play after a Kalzone "The Bomber" toss there's an injury on the play......

just after Kal releases his toss up left to "The Juice", almost at the same time ( a near sack )... Kal is bumped into by a Cardinal player who's locking up with one of our guys and Kal stumbles on the pivot losing his balance, going down awkwardly with the 2 of them...

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It's thankfully not serious and will most likely just be 1 game and not 2. Kal is able to get up and walk off on his own to our sideline on his own as some of our guys seem to want to boil over and start throwing some fists but Kal speaks to a couple of our guys who come to him on the way back to our sideline telling them to not to let it get out of hand and give Michigan the penalties they want. The crowd is quieted down a good amount before Kal gets up as they are fearing the worst but turns into nervous cheers as he is able to get up and walk fine on his own as a tangible "sigh of relief" can be felt...

I have some words with Solong "The Lobber" and Metho Xetamine about who's going to be going out there for Kal while he gets looked at by our medical staff. We go with Solong "The Lobber" as a couple minutes are given for Kal to make it off field and Solong to strap the helmet on and go over the plays with our Offensive coordinator quickly. The guys are obviously concerned and I can see the mood shift in them to part anger and part worry, but I assure the ones on the sidelines that he's walking on his own, not bent over so it's not too serious, he should be out there in a bit and to just stay with the plays and get one in there for him. He wouldn't want you all to take some bs penalties and cough the ball up for easy points this early in...

Play resumes as Solong "The Lobber" gets some taps in from the guys on field as he relays what I told him to the boys as they line up and with a lot of verbal threats and hate going on before the snap now. Solong "The Lobber" gets the snap back with the D buying him some good time as he looks for a target...he spots Maiden Haver just up right with one defender in his way as he makes the catch! Maiden Haver gets out a perfect stiff arm and loses his defender messing up his footing and going down allowing Maiden Haver to run it up INTO THE END ZONE FOR A TOUCHDOWN! The crowd erupts as HQ is on the board finally and on Solong "The Lobber" 's first career toss for the Shitposters!

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White Shark nails the extra and we prepare to send it off back to Michigan as it's

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Michigan gets the kick back making it to their 26 yl with Manny von Carstein getting in another tackle on their 25 and Red Seven a swat for a 3rd down. I tell our Medical Staff to give me constant updates on Kal and don't relay anything to the others. Michigan goes for a hand off fake and short toss up right...


but it's an

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BY BREATH "THE UNDYING" ON THE MICHIGAN 33!

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Crowd is electric as Solong "The Lobber" straps the helmet back on and gets back out for another possession as Breath "The Undying" comes back to the sidelines to hugs and some smacks as the boys show him some love for that snipe.

Solong looks a bit nervous, I can see it and I grab his shoulder as he gets up to go out and tell him to show the 'warface' and nothing but, the boys need to see you 'mean' and 'locked in'. Boon Taker gets to the Michigan 31 and a 1st down refresh by Stacko Turtles on a beauty toss from Solong "The Lobber" to the Michigan 18!

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"The Juice" gets an angry run in to the Michigan 12 as he goes to toss the ball after he goes down to the nearest Cardinal player who doesn't expect it. The refs warn "The Juice" for taunting as the Cardinal player expresses his 'displeasure' at the act with hands up to the Ref looking for a call but getting nothing...

Maiden Haver gets us to a 4th down and inches... just short of a 1st down refresh on the Michigan 3... we get White Shark out there for a safe 3 pt FG attempt as the clock expires for the 1st quarter just after the snap...

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[ End of 1st Quarter ]

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[ 2nd Quarter ]

Kal's not in the locker room with the rest of the guys for the first time this season as they ask me about his status. I tell them that's just being iced down and he should be out soon, maybe for this quarter as we head out to kick off to Michigan.

The Cardinals get the 2nd quarter kickoff after our late FG and get to their 34 yl with a follow up to their 41 and 43. They get in a 1st down refresh again ffs to our 49 yl with the play ending with a Red Seven and Lord Rumbles double takedown of the Michigan runner which loosens his helmet and causes some more face to face meetings and chest shoving after Red Seven leans over and shares some words with the downed Cardinal player.

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Ultra Fan gets in a hit at the HQ 48 stopping the play and a Nor Fleet swat to force a 4th down and punt back to us.

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The Michigan kick back is caught but it's in our end zone so Oyster Sauce motions for the touchback and it goes to our 20 yl. Solong "The Lobber" goes for Cipher "The Maverick" up mid but it's juuust out of his hands for an incomplete pass...the next play Solong "The Lobber" fakes a hand off to Stacko Turtles and finds Cipher "The Maverick" up mid again, this time connecting for a 1st down as Cipher gets to the HQ 44!

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Solong "The Lobber" finds Maiden Haver for a fuckin HUGE RUN to the Michigan 27 yl!

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The excitement is cut short though...... as an Interception happens on the Michigan 23 as they get it back...


Michigan gets to their 37 on a 1st down run right after the Interception with Iren Aeus and Breath "The Undying" getting in a tackle and swat forcing a 4th down thankfully as that interception momentum is cut short...

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Oyster Sauce gets us to our 20 yl. Solong "The Lobber" finds Boon Taker who squirms up mid with a spin move and a stiff arm for a MASSIVE RUN TO THE MICHIGAN 28 AS HE GASSES OUT! CROWD IS BLASTING, HOLY ****!

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Solong "The Lobber" finds Bing Lim up right with "The Juice" getting in a block for him, quickly getting to his feet and GETTING ANOTHER ONE to allow Bing Lim to huff it up RIGHT FOR A TOUCHDOOOOOOOOWN!

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White Shark kicks that leather ******* up through the posts for the extra point for a


17-13 HQ HQ lead...


I check in with Medical Staff on Kal, they tell me he's arguing his case to get back out as he's being iced down and lower back massaged but he can't complete a pass motion when tested without wincing or being in pain, and I tell the Staff that he has to remain out of action for now and to tell him this is coming from me and to keep the treatment going and try the motions again in a few mins with some light exercises as he looks around the walls and roof of the room as he can hear the crowd cheering and is told we just took the lead...

Michigan gets the kick back with the crowd roaring to their 34 yl, with Lord Rumbles getting in another hit on their 37 yl at 3rd down and Ghost Cow forcing a 4th down and a punt off back to us...

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Oyster Sauce gets it to only our 15 yl as Michigan's speed and determination is still high with 2 mins to go in the 2nd Quarter... disaster strikes again though FOR **** SAKE as Manny von Carstein hits the turf with his target after a tackle taking an injury...

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He stays in game though with one of the arms weakened and a stat debuff but he's not out as "The Juice" gets to the 24 yl just short for a 1st down and we're forced to kick it back off to the Cardinals...

Michigan gets to their 38 yl with Lore Gamer knocking a Cardinal helmet off on the Michigan 34 yl which causes a dust up and some face masks are held onto with the crowd upping in volume causing Kal to ask "what happened?" to the Med Staff. A few moments pass and it's relayed to him that Lore Gamer dislodged a helmet and the boys got into a tussle. Kal's eager to get out to join in the action but it's not happening...

Michigan is held for a 4th down at their 40 yl as they punt it off back to us running the clock down to 28 secs before booting it off...

Oyster Sauce gets us to our 38 yl on the punt return. Solong "The Lobber" finds Ninety Eight FOR A HUGE PASS AND CATCH TO THE MICH 39 WHILE UNDER DOUBLE COVERAGE!

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With 14 secs left in the 2nd Quarter Nemesis "The Skull" gets us to the Mich 35 and Solong "The Lobber" calls a Timeout to stop the clock. Stacko Turtles gets us to the Michigan 24 with a Timeout again to stop the clock. We're held for 4th down and opt for a FG attempt... White Shark's kick is just shy... as a Cardinal 'may' have gotten hands on it to redirect it but it's hard to tell on the replay angles provided and it stays 17-13 as the clock expires to end the 2nd quarter... ****.

[ End of 2nd Quarter ]

[ Half Time ]

[Classix]

*** [ Season 1: Game 11 vs Michigan Cardinals pt 2 ] ***

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[ 3rd Quarter ]

During halftime, the boys are clearly showing signs of frustration and a few ask about Kal and why he's still not out here yet... I tell them he's still sore and needs a bit more time to try and work out the back 'knots' and 'comfortability' first. I mention out loud that Solong "The Lobber" is filling in well and trying to keep the boys' spirits high as he gets some applause for filling in some 'big shoes' so far. We head out for the 3rd quarter with me trailing behind to check in with Kal in the Med Room briefly through the door to let him know we're heading out for 3rd quarter and to just stay relaxed and endure the icing down and I'll check in with him soon...

Michigan gets the kick to start the 3rd quarter getting to their 26 with a Nor Fleet tackle on their 27 as he's been doing good today...

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They get another 1 yard in to their 28 and are held for 4th down before punting it off back to us...

Oyster Sauce snags it and makes an impressive run to the Michigan 41 with a HUGE 1ST DOWN RUN BY FIN ARFIN!

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A few plays later "The Juice" keeps the crowd howling as he gets to the Michigan 11...

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Solong "The Lobber" makes an almost too long of a toss into the end zone as MAIDEN HAVER BARELY CATCHES IT WITH TOES INSIDE THE LINE FOR A TOUCHDOWN!

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White Shark nails the extra point as we get set to send it off back.

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... Kal feels the stadium shake and hears the crowd erupt in noise and looks around at staff as he's told shortly after that Maiden Haver has made it into the end zone for a touchdown. His teeth grit together and he wants to throw a fist up and celebrate but holds off as the back is not 'okay' with this thought and he clenches a fist and shakes it lightly as the staff exchange some high fives and "WOO" 's...

Michigan gets the kick back to their 26 yl... but the boys hold them firm to nothing and they punt it off back as the crowd erupts at the 'nothing doing possession".

Med Staff relays to Kal.. "Michigan punt, got nowhere" as another fresh ice bag hits his lower back with some motion excercises beginning again...

Oyster Sauce gets to our 44 yl on a nice juking run but we can't get past the center yard line and sent it off back...

Possessions exchange a few times with punts back and forth with nothing significant to report ( sorry boys )...

Until nearing the end of the quarter Michigan manages to make it to our 27 yl and being pushed back 2 yards with Nor Fleet again coming up with a nice tackle and Lore Gamer forcing a 4th down... Michigan gets the kicker out for a FG atempt to end the drive...

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It makes it in as we get set to receive the kick back with the clock winding down for the 3rd quarter...

We can't get past our 31 yl and have to send it back though... Michigan gets it back with 1:38 to go in the 3rd. They get to their 47 yl but an

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HAPPENS WITH BREATH "THE UNDYING" GETTING THE MITTS ON IT ON OUR 47 yl.

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We can't capitialize on it though as we can only get to our 42 yl for a punt as Michigan is showing some ridiculous fight still...


Michigan gets it back with under 30 secs to go now in the 3rd to their 19 yl and a 1st down to their 35 as the clock expires to end the 3rd Quarter...

[ End of 3rd Quarter ]

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[ 4th Quarter ]

Last quarter of the game, the boys are still concerned why Kal isn't on the field still... I tell them he's going to need some time still to be 'passable' to reenter the game but it's obvious he's out of the game at the this point... I can see the fury in a few of them and before we head out I tell them to control the anger and just stick to their assignments and keep the savagery at bay as the game is yet another close one.

Kal in the Med Room can hear the crowd erupt as the 4th quarter starts with the boys making their way out of our tunnel onto the field as hands work his lower back and upper shoulder area trying to ease the back for pass motion tests...

Michigan resumes their possession getting to their 36 yl with inches to go... on 4th down those fuckers refresh the 1st down again ffs on our 45 and 38 but have to punt it off back to us...

Possessions exchange a few times yet again as a stalemate happens with White Shark and Michigan missing a FG attempt each as it stays tight...

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with under 5 mins to go on one of our possessions Oyster Sauce gets us to our 37 with Bing Lim getting a 1st down refresh on the Mich 48 for a huge run because Maiden Haver holds up THREE Cardinals pushing 2 of them into the 3rd to allow Bing Lim a lane in!

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The Next play though squashes the momentum.... as an

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occurs at the Mich 45 as they get it back....


Lore Gamer makes a hit at the Michigan 43 to stop the play. They are pushed back to our 47 and are held for 4th down on our 44... Michigan goes for it instead of punting. The fuckers refresh the 1st down though... getting to our 36 with 2 mins left... The boys hold them again for 4th down on our 28 and they opt to go for it again instead of a field goal... and yet again they get a 1st down to our 10 yl... ffs...

Michigan is persistent, putting up a fight with Kal being out early and they are able to make it into our end zone for a touchdown late in the 4th quarter... 22-24.

The crowd is stunned at this as they know a 2 pt attempt is coming to try and tie it up as 1 won't cut it as Solong "The Lobber" could run the clock.

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The 2pt attempt is a pass just up middle that barely makes it into the hands of the Cardinal receiver, but his grip on the ball is firm as the Michigan sideline celebrates the tieing play...

Getting it back, Element "The Watchman" gets to our 23 with a follow up play to our 29. Disappointingly... we are held for 4th down as we have to kick it off back instead of opting to go for it, for if we do go for it and it's incomplete... Michigan takes over on our 29 so we punt it back instead hoping for maybe a fumble, interception or overtime.

Michigan snags the punt back getting to their 46 yl as they call timeout to stop the clock at 34 secs to go. They go over a couple ideas and resume play getting a 1st down to our 25 yl on some quick short tosses with the goal posts close and looming for a 3 pt go ahead.

They hold the clock down to the last 3 secs before snapping it back and placing the ball for the kick... FG attempt makes it in... as it seems all but over now unless we can get the kick back and make it up field in one go...

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Element "The Watchman" gets the kick back as the clock expires shortly after the ball is up and into the air, in a last attempt to run it up hoping to get well timed blocks and finding a route... he's brought down as Michigan takes the win in late dramatic fashion.

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The guys head off field, with no after match shenanigans this time, Solong "The Lobber" put up a good game though filling in some big shoes on this one and the guys and I let him know this as I head back to the Med Room to check on Kal and prepare for the next one...


MVP of the game was Maiden Haver:

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Well ****. Busy nonsense week again, customers not available suddenly, orders coming in late, people suddenly wanting stuff done/looked at before 'Thanksgiving'/family stuff and some health concerns popping up... That's how it is though. End of year 'rush' or 'delays'. Everything has to be done now or it all gets called off or delayed soon as November/December hits. Kal's injury is thankfully not major as after I saw the camera pan down to say there's an injury and reading his name, sunk the heart a bit there before reading " 2 weeks " lol... sigh of relief. **** happens, can't win'em all. Another exciting game on my end and story wise though. Exhausted as usual. **** I hate this time of year.

[Classix]

*** [ LEAGUE NEWS ] ***
WEEK 12 RESULTS

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Baltimore Stars: 33 - 30 Los Angeles Waves ~~~ Miami Sharks: 17 - 51 Cleveland Bulls

Michigan Cardinals: 27 - 24 HQ Shitposters ~~~ New York Metros: 12 - 16 Chicago Blues

Dallas Rangers: 18 - 17 New England Ravens ~~~ Las Vegas Gunners: 20 - 14 New York Empire

Denver Kodiaks: 20 - 17 Buffalo Steel ~~~ Pittsburgh Titans: 24 - 31 Carolina Reapers

Detroit Cougars: 6 - 48 Washington Eagles ~~~ Seattle Emeralds: 27 - 37 Philadelphia Liberty

Green Bay Beavers: 15 - 33 San Francisco Miners ~~~ [ Champs ] Tampa Bay Corsairs: 24 - 7 Atlanta Beasts

Indianapolis Racers: 16 - 33 Houston Mustangs ~~~ Jacksonville Storm: 13 - 35 Tennessee Kings

[Classix]

*** [ SEASON 1: GAME 12 ] ***
Atlanta Beasts -meeting 2/2-

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-Meeting 2/2 for the season against the Atlanta Beasts, who are coming off a home loss against the Tampa Bay Corsairs 7-24.
-QB Derick Kulas ( Age: 28, 5 Years Experience, Skill: 91 ) is set to start again.
-Atlanta has 2 injuries of note:
-#65 RDT Bentley Johnson - Broken Finger - 1 Week
-#36 CB Jason Antoniou - Neck Spasm - 1 Week
-Kickoff Monday December 1st.

[Classix]

[ PRE KICK OFF ]

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* Out of action tonight *

HB #22 Vergil "The Vampire" ( Turf Toe ) "day-to-day".
LDT #5 Manny von Carstein ( Pinched Elbow Nerve ) 1-2 weeks ( stayed in last game but sitting this one out as we don't want it to get worse )
QB #2 Kalzone "The Bomber" ( Lower Back Bruise ) 1-2 weeks

* Returning to action *

RG #71 Tweed "The Kobold" ( Pulled Stomach Muscles )
LG #94 Jordy "The Crow" ( Dislocated Shoulder )

Field conditions: Dry/NA indoors. Evening game.

The Atlanta stadium isn't so packed today as they are out of the playoff race but those who have attended up the noise as their guys are set to come out as the lights dim with red and white glows and display board flashes over black backgrounds that light the stadium up as the music starts for their entrance...





Following Atlanta being introduced, Solong "The Lobber" makes his way out with the rest of our boys in the 'spear' formation as Kal told him to keep it going and assume that spot for now behind the 'spear head' and our Defensive line... The Atlanta fans have some notable signs out for the game... "THE BOMBER IS GROUNDED", "NO FLY ZONE", and some references to Dracula, stakes and other vampire related things with Manny and Vergil being out...

As the music fades, both teams remove any helmets as the national anthem is announced to be played...





Following the anthem, QB Derick Kulas and Solong "The Lobber" make their way to centerfield for the coin toss.

QB Derik Kulas nods at Solong "The Lobber".

He asks: "No 'mister main stage' tonight huh?"

Solong: "You aren't even in the playoffs, shut the **** up"

Ref: "Gentlemen..."

QB Derick Kulas: "That's true... but we'll gladly try to hand you a loss to meet Washington early."

Ref: "Solong, make the call."

Solong "The Lobber" glances at the ref and calls 'tails'...

Coin lands on... 'tails'.

The RPGHQ Shitposters choose to receive the ball to start the match.

Solong "The Lobber" makes the walk back to the sideline as our receiving lines get out on the field and get set to start the match with Element "The Watchman" strapping the helmet on and setting up downfield in direct center. Atlanta gets the go ahead from the ref and their kicker boots it up into the air to start game 12 with Kal, Vergil and Manny standing together on the sidelines watching the opening kickoff...

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*** [ Season: 1 Game: 12 vs Atlanta Beasts pt1 ] ***

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[ 1st Quarter ]

Element "The Watchman" cradles the opening kick off tucking it in tight as the boys move up field eyeing up a target to plow into. Element is able to zip around the wall of lock ups in front of him and changes directions a couple times and finds a seam up left and guns it! Opium Den runs along side him as an Atlanta player closer in from the right and one behind catching up to Element. Opium Den gets out a "good luck buddy!" and cuts off right to slam into the Beast coming from the right as his angle of approach is more appropriate a target and collides with him taking him out of the play. Element starts to gas out as the Atlanta player on his six closes in and leaps, getting his hands on Element and dragging him down on the Atl 37! What an opening run!

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Crowd is abit uneasy at this as we line up for out first play of the game with Solong "The Lobber" manning the trigger again tonight and going over some plays with the guys. The following play sees Reichs Pepe take an odd stumble on the way down to the turf with his defensive assignment taking a minor injury...

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Isn't too serious but he sits for a bit to get it checked out. Solong "The Lobber" makes 3 plays trying to get the ball up field but the connections aren't happening as we get White Shark out for a FG attempt after being pushed back to just over the 40 yl... It's unfortunately no good as it's a little wide which fires up the crowd as we swap out lines for Atalnta to take it over on a turnover...

Atlanta gets it back and gets to their 43 yl with a 1st down refresh on the HQ 40 as they too break centerfield. We hold them though as they did us almost identically and they go for a FG as well and it TOO misses!

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We take it back over on our 40 yl with Bing Lim getting us to our 44 and a 1st down refresh on the 49. Nemesis "The Skull" gets in another 1st down for us at the Atl 33.

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The 1st down is refresh yet again with Ninety Eight on a nice catch under triple coverage as he's able to keep the mitts on it at the Atl 15.

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Solong "The Lobber" has some communication issues with the boys a couple times as he can't find Fin Arfin up right in his favorite spot...

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Cipher "The Maverick" is able to bring one in though a play later to the Atl 9 on 4th down...

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as White Shark comes out at spitting range to cap the run off for 3 pts...

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It's good this time and we swap lines out to send it back as we're on the board now.


Atlanta's next possession gets brick walled at their 25 yl with us getting it back, Oyster Sauce going down at our 35 yl. We in turn can't get the momentum train chugging and have to send it off back at our 43 on a 4th down, after a Boon Taker first down run.

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The Wndrbr Boots punt bounces out of bounds nicely at teh Atl 13, as they get to their 16 on the next play with Roguey "The Stealthy" getting in a swat to force a 4th down...

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Atlanta makes a stadium rocking run though up right as we are barely able to get to the receiver as he's panting and out of breath going down deep at the HQ 6...ffs...

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They push to our 2 yl... with Lord Rumbles getting in a hit to stop the Touchdown and T.K Viency smacking another one away. Ultra Fan levels the next runner as he forces a 4th down...

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They aces the FG attempt and tie it up with under 1:30 left in the 1st quarter.

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Element "The Watchman" gets up to our 45 yl on a nice juking run but we're held again, unable to get further and have to send it off back...

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Atlanta gets to their 26 yl and with 36 secs to go they refresh the 1st down at our 41 yl with Ultra Fan getting in another tackle to stop the drive just after the clock expires to end the 1st quarter.

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[ 2nd Quarter ]

2nd quarter starts with Atlanta resuming possession at our 42 yl. We start off strong though and hold them for nothing gained as they have to send it back to us.

It's in our endzone so we take a touchback and start at our 20 yl. Bing Lim gets the 1st down refresh early getting to our 37 yl.

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We get to our 37 and 39 and Fin Arfin snagging one finally to our 43 but it's not enough for a 1st down and we kick it off back...

Atlanta gets nowhere on the next possession either as they can't break their 39 yl with Rand "The Shade" making a drive stopping hit, as they sent it back as well...

Oyster Sauce gets us to the HQ 28 with Fin Arfin getting another one to our 43 for a 1st down. Bing Lim gets in a ******* BEAUTY RUN TO THE ATL 19 YL!

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We are held for a 4th down at the ATL 10 just shy of a 1st down refresh... White Shark gets out there to send one up through the posts as we finish off the drive unable to get a man into the end zone again...

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Kal, Manny and Vergil talk amongst themselves and to a few of the players on the sidelines as this game is so far a tight, yet weird one. They go over a few observations and share it to their fellow line mates trying to relay some info from their point of view on the sideline to try and help the boys filling in their spots...

Atlanta gets the kick back to their 26, 34 and a 1st down refresh on their 46 and again to our 49 yl just over center field but we hold them as no 2nd 1st down refresh is allowed as they punt it off back to us.

We get to our 20 yl with Atlanta taking an injury on the play as he went down hard on the elbow trying to make a block...

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Boon Taker gets a 1st down refresh on our 42 yl with Nemesis "The Skull" another one on the Atl 44.

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Fin Arfin gets to the Atl 40 with Maiden Haver another 1st down refresh on their 33 with 2 mins to go.

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We're held to 4th down after Boon Taker gets us to their 26 yl and White Shark comes out to try and boot 3pts up to end the drive...

It's no good though as some Atlanta finger tips get on it and it's just short. ****.

Atlanta gets it back making it to their 26 yl with follow ups making it to their 29 and 37 on 4th down, punting it off back to us with 1:20 to go.

Oyster Sauce makes a nice hustle up field to our 45 yl with Cipher "The Maverick" to the Atl 49 and "The Juice" refreshing the 1st down on the 42 yl!

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Cipher "The Maverick" gets it to the 39 with 20 secs left and "The Juice" tanks another one in to the Atl 21.

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We have to kick off to Atlanta for 3rd quarter so to be safe we end the drive with a FG attempt which White Shark nails the 3 pts with Atlanta taking another injury on the play as Eye Stabber hit the Beast player just right at the kick snap bringing h im down rough on the shoulder...

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The quarter comes to an end just after the snap is made and before White Shark got the toes on it as we head into half-time...

[ End of 2nd Quarter ]

[ Half Time ]

[Classix]

*** [ Season: 1 Game: 12 vs Atlanta Beasts pt2 ] ***

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[ 3rd Quarter ]

Kal stays in the Med room for the 3rd quarter start as we're checking on him again and running some mid game tests to check his motion completion as Manny and Vergil head out and continue to watch the game, sharing observations and Atlanta player tendencies as we get set to kick it off to them.

Atlanta returns the 3rd quarter kick off to them getting to their 31 yl with a 1st down refresh on their 43. They get held for 3 plays with Spell Sword getting in a swat to force the 4th down punt.

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Oyster Sauce gets it back and up to our 29 yl but we're held in turn and have to get rid of it...

This Back and forth with nothing going on happens a couple times as we exchange possessions without anything of note happening for most of the quarter. A few plays of note was a nice catch and run by Cipher "The Maverick" after a deep punt at our 6 yl with him getting us to the HQ 24.

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Atlanta has it near the end of the quarter with under 3:30 to go at their 35 yl when Boon Taker takes an injury on a play going down with a tackler landing on his hand...man oh man...

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Atlanta makes it up to their 39 and then gets in a nasty run all the way up to our 32 yl a couple plays later...

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They are able to get to our 29, 18 and 4 yl... with Bob Tee getting a swat in and Rand "The Shade" another to force the FG attempt...

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It's good, and we swap out lines to get it back as the quarter is winding down in a rather slow one so far...

Oyster Sauce gets the kick back to our 19 yl with Cipher "The Maverick" getting in another catch and run for a 1st down to our 31. We make some progres up to the Atl 44, breaking center field as we stall out at their 42 and get White Shark out to try and snag another 3 pts to end the drive with... but it's No Good as it's just short, so Atlanta takes over at their 42 yl. Atlanta is held though to only their 47 yl with Xenich "The Ashen" getting in a 3th down forcing swat to force the punt back with under 10 secs to go now in the 3rd quarter.

Oyster Sauce catches that punt and goes down at the HQ 33 as the clock has expired to end the 3rd Quarter.

[ End of 3rd Quarter ]

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[ 4th Quarter ]

4th Quarter starts with us resuming our possession at our 33 yl. Maiden Haver gets in a quick 5 yard hustle to our 38. Fin Arfin is found and makes it to our 48...

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with NEMESIS "THE SKULL" GETTING IN A CATCH AND RUN UP CENTER LEFT TO THE ATL 28 FOR A BIG FIRST DOWN!

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The follow up play sees Solong "The Lobber" make a quick toss up center to "The Juice" into the end zone!...but it's bobbled and bounces around off some hands and helmets as Cipher "The Maverick" is able to lock onto it with a diving lunge to catch it before it hits the ground! TOUCHDOWN! ( of course I forgot to grab a pic for this ffs )
The extra point by White Shark is good as someone has finally made it into an end zone.

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Atlanta gets the kick back making it to their 35 yl with Roguey "The Stealthy" getting in a tackle to stop a catch from being complete with the ball coming loose. Atlan Tico takes an injury on a play after locking up with his assingment, thankfully only a minor one.

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Atlanta has to get rid of it and Oyster Sauce gets it to our 19 yl. We make some steady progress up field to our 26, 30 and 35 with Nemesis "The Skull" getting in a nice 1st down run to our 43.

We are able to continue the steady pace to our 45 and 49 but it's another punt off as we can't break center...

Atlanta makes it to their 29 yl on a fancy spin-and-juke run to their 37 which excites the crowd a bit, and they refresh the 1st down on their 48 yl. The momentum building can be felt after that, as Atlanta gets the crowd loud with a huge catch that's bobbled around a few times on our 31 yl...

They push up to our 28 and another 1st down to our 14...

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with under 3:30 remaining, we are able to push them back a play to our 16... but the Touchdown toss makes it in with the extra point good as the crowd comes to life again and we swap out lines...

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Oyster Sauce gets the kick back going down at our 20 yl. Atlanta keeps the crowd noisy though... as they hold us there with no Shitposter able to move the 'line' forward and we have to punt it off away...

With the crowd still buzzing, Atlanta is able to push up field breaking the 50 yard line and getting to our 35 as the clock hits 2:00 to go...

We hold them for a couple plays with a small push back loss to our 36 before you know what happens...

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The crowd keeps the volume up late in the 4th as their struggling team pulls off some heroics and takes the lead with 1:49 to go as Element "The Watchman" snags the kick back out of the air getting to our 27. Nemesis "The Skull" gets in another big run to the HQ 43 for a 1st down as the boys are reinvigorated a bit at this with the crowd seemingly drained an equal amount as the nervousness starts to kick in as we might be able to make a late come back now ourselves...

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Fin Arfin gets to the Atl 49 after a couple plays but it's on a 4th down. We opt to go for it and keep it moving...

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Maiden Haver gets the 1st down refresh to the Atl 35! with 58 secs left. "The Juice" gets in another 1st down to the Atl 21!

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We get to the Atl 21... but are held there to 4th down again. A field goal won't cut it so we go for it again to try and get a go ahead touchdown with 18 secs left...

but it's swatted away as the crowd erupts as Atlanta takes it back over on their 21 yl and just runs the clock for the win...

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MVP was QB Derick Kulas...

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[Kalarion]