World Bowl XXIX- Everything Thread (IC-Only)

by **Frenline Delpha** » Sun Apr 24, 2016 5:51 pm

Ladies, gentlemen, and every non-human species in attendance today, the nations of Frenline Delpha and Drawkland are proud to present to you the 29th World Bowl. When we reach the final sixteen teams in this tournament, they will all travel to one of these two glorious nations in order to compete for a chance to hoist the World Bowl trophy. This year's trophy has been named the Drumming Snakes Cup. Will the reigning champions, Schottia, take home this prestigious award, or will a different team walk away with victory on their breaths? Of course, before all that happens, we need to whittle down the field from 48 to just 16. That’s why we are having everyone play five home games and five road games before we decide who makes the final sixteen. Now, is everybody ready for some football? I thought so. With that out of the way, Let’s Get Ready to Rumble!!!

Groups

8 groups, 48 teams. Only 16 move on. Will you be left behind?

Group A (Scorinated by Drawkland)

Frenline Delpa (21)
Allamunic States (3)
Mareut (UR)
Shytysle (41)
United States of Devonta (15)
The united states of Saints (UR)

Group B (Scorinated by Drawkland)

Ethane (57)
Ko-oren (4)
Holy Philippine Empire (UR)
Falatulu (31)
The Orion Islands (UR)
Anglatia (12)

Group C (Scorinated by Drawkland)

Cuatro (UR)
West Poencia (UR)
Barunia (16)
Equestrian States (9)
San Jose Guayabal (19)
Texasa (UR)

Group D (Scorinated by Drawkland)

Gregoryisgodistan (2)
The Sword Bloke (18)
Abanhfleft (14)
Leaf Kingdom (UR)
United Vietussia (UR)
The Nation of Downination (41)

Group E (Scorinated by Frenline Delpha)

Drawkland (32)
San Llera (7)
Vilemyr (UR)
Sarejo (UR)
The Fair Republic (17)
Caball (UR)

Group F (Scorinated by Frenline Delpha)

Vrai (UR)
Kaboomlandia (13)
Schottia (1)
HUElavia (32)
Rennidan (32)
The Republic of Arkan (UR)

Group G (Scorinated by Frenline Delpha)

Milaris (UR)
Taeshan (11)
The Unified Isles (UR)
Nassau-Hessen (8)
Banija (26)
Abaja (UR)

Group H (Scorinated by Frenline Delpha)

Chromatika (32)
Mccompany (UR)
Cosumar (10)
Zacistania (UR)
Halleconia (UR)
Royal Kingdom of Quebec (5)

Tiebrakers
1) H-2-H Points Differential
2) Points Differential
3) Points For
4) H-2-H Points For

Schedule (Home Team Listed First)

Friday, April 29: 1v6; 2v5; 3v4
Saturday, April 30: 6v4; 5v3; 1v2
Sunday, May 1: 2v6; 3v1; 4v5
Monday, May 2: 6v5; 1v4; 2v3
Tuesday, May 3: 3v6; 4v2; 5v1
Wednesday, May 4: -BYE DAY-
Thursday, May 5-Monday, May 9: Reverse of Day 1-5
Tuesday, May 10: -BYE DAY-
Wednesday, May 11: Round of 16
Thursday, May 12: Quarter-Finals
Friday, May 13: Semi-Finals
Saturday, May 14: Third-Place Game (Drawkland)
Sunday, May 15: Championship (Frenline Delpha)

RP Permissions

Use this code to tell your opponents what they may or may not RP about when it comes to your team.

Code: Select all: My opponent, if they RP first, may do the following: Choose my Scorers: Yes/No Choose Scoring Events: Yes/No Godmod Scoring Events: Yes/No RP Injuries to my Players: Yes/No Godmod Injuries to my Players: Yes/No Godmod Other Events: Yes/No Style Modifier:

Cut-Off Times

Frenline Delpha: 3:30 EST
Drawkland: 9-10 EST

by **Frenline Delpha** » Sun Apr 24, 2016 5:51 pm

Frenline Delpha

Government

Frenline Delpha is a democratic republic who's head-of-state is a president. Elections are held once every four years. The general population elects the president, with at least half of the population's (total population equals 3.5 billion) votes required to make the election official. The legislative branch of government is a parliament. Frenline Delpha is divided into 25 distinct political districts, with lines constant in order to prevent gerrymandering. The original fathers set them up by fair sizing, and they are not allowed to be changed. Each district elects two representatives to parliament, and those act as the checks and balance to the president (think of the American system of Checks-and-Balances). Each member of parliament is in for two years, with the possibility to serve a total of eight years. There is also a Highest Court, which oversees the most important cases in the nation. The general population recommends highest judges to serve, and the president chooses one that he feels will do the best job in the position. The Parliament then votes on whether to accept the new high judge or not. There are nine judges at a time, with each judge term being ten years before they must be re-voted in by Parliament. There are three major parties in Frenline Delpha. The Moderates are the dominant party, with the president himself, Samuel Snaker, being a Moderate. The ironically named Anarchy party is the second most popular, but hey are not that far away from the third major party, the Democratic Socialist party. There are smaller, yet still competitive parties. Fourteen years ago, a member of the Short Right party was elected for one term as the president. While each district gets a say in Parliament, laws voted on in there apply to all districts. The districts have no governor, but each city and town does have a mayor.

Geography

Football Venues

Capacity: 42,000
Hosts: E1vH2 (5); W5vW6 (11); Championship
Host Team: Soccater Water Dragons
Special Note: This stadium was erected in 2007 to replace the old and defunct Time Warp Dome. However, it almost didn't get built. The Water Dragons had had a losing season in their past five years. No one wanted to sponsor the stadium because they were afraid they wouldn't get a return on their investment. It wasn't until a entrepreneur by the name of Richard Marvs came to them with a plan. The stadium would make his very popular Blue Horse Whiskey and their games, and he would fund half the stadium, including the actual field. This convinced other businesses to help fund the building, and Blue Horse Coliseum was born. Just don't expect any gladiator fights. Also, don't miss your opportunity if you come to this stadium. Buy a bottle of Blue Horse. You won't regret it.

Capacity: 29,800
Hosts: F1vG2 (6); W7vW8 (12)
Host Team: Bloodbenderopolis Cannons
Special Note: This stadium is located in the Frenlinian capital of Bloodbenderopolis. It hosts the Bloodbenderopolis Cannons, who have won a record breaking seven Frenline Association for Gridiron (an uncomfortable acronym to be sure) championships, known to the locales as the Grant Cup. The stadium was originally built in 1997, but it went through some recent renovations, including a spa in the stadium, available to anyone who was dragged to the game, but would rather have complete strangers rub them down while their mates watch the game.

Capacity: 31,560
Hosts: G1vF2 (7); W11vW12 (14)
Host Team: Port Peak Icers
Special Note: Located in the icey region of Creeping, this stadium is the coldest in use during this tournament. With temperatures reaching the sub-zeroes, this is definetly the least hospitable place to play football. 25 MPH hour winds are common, and they usually blow across the length of the football field due to their origin point on Lake Caconbahoo, which lies west of the facilities. The stadium points from east to west. The stadium has heat spas if you need to warm up, so use them whenever need be.

Capacity: 40,000
Hosts: H1vE2 (8)
Host Team: Townhouse Farmers
Special Notes:This stadium is located rught in the heart of Alcohol Valley, a local nickname for the region where the most alcoholic beverages (50% more) than any other area in Frenline Delpha. It stretches between several climates, with Whinely in the southern part of Alcohol Valley. This area is famous for its grape vineyards, which are used to make both Granny's Good Wine and Fertile Wines and Beverages brand wines. The stadium itself sells wine on a discount, and there is a specialty vendor in the stadium that sells wine mixed with any fruit you could want. He even makes wine with a Fuyton fruit, a Frenline Delpha native that fan be seen in trees across the mountainous regions, includinging the Creeping region, where it is most common.

by **Drawkland** » Sun Apr 24, 2016 5:52 pm

DRAWKLAND

Quick OOC Note
If it hadn't been made clear earlier, the games in the group stage for the World Bowl will be held in the home stadiums of the home teams. This info is mainly for teams who'll be playing me in my group, and for all nations in my groups who advance into the Round of 16 and my section of the playoffs (since the playoff games will be held ICly in Drawkland, at least the ones that I scorinate).

OVERVIEW
Drawkland is a nation upon the planet of Sonnel, which is mainly notable for its dominance over the planet, economically, militarily, and culturally. It's a nation of several billion people, as it encompasses an entire continent's land area. Its technology is extremely advanced, having avid space travel and holographic projections. Accommodations for all visitors are high-class, as a lot of the nation is centered around tourism. In essence, there's no way you could get bored in Drawkland. There's so much to do! Also, I've run out of buzzword phrases to spit out.

STADIUMS

Consult this post for the playoff schedule/numberings.

METRO ARENA
City: Metropolon
Games: 1, 9, 13, 3rd Place
Domestic Team: Metropolon Underrunners
Home Team games for Drawkland are played here!

HELLENMACK STADIUM
City: Hellenmack
Games: 2, 10
Domestic Team: Hellenmack Flames

LOOKOUT STADIUM
City: Drawk City
Games: 3
Domestic Team: Drawk City Lookouts

SPARTAN VETERAN ARENA
City: Sadeg
Games: 4
Domestic Team: Sadeg Claymores

CITIES
For playoff round games, all games will be held in Drawkland in one of these 4 stadiums (you'll need to check which game is which to know the stadium), which are all situated in different stadiums. For Drawkland in the group stage, the home games will be held in the top stadium, Metro Arena, in Metropolon, the nation's capital. The other 3 cities are Drawk City, Hellenmack, and Sadeg, which are all part of the North Divisions in the FLD.

Drawk City is the largest city in the nation, sprawling through a massive swath of land in northern Drawkland. It has many millions of citizens living there, and there's so much to do that a writer once said "You could spend a lifetime trawling the streets of Drawk City and still never see all there is to see." The land is relatively flat, eventually sloping to mountains in the north, and being intersected by the massive, churning waters of the Drawkland River. Lookout Stadium, home of the Drawk City Lookouts, is a massive field with tons of stand space, and with connections to many forms of transport, making travel to and from the stadium easy. It's within a comfortable walking distance of 3 shopping malls, 2 fancy hotels, and 2 city parks, for the enjoyment of fans and especially foreigners.

Metropolon is the second largest city in Drawkland, being only a relative stone's throw away from Drawk City (if, say, the stone was actually a boulder thrown from an aircraft-carrier sized trebuchet). It was a predesigned city for the modern age, and it's a perfectly symmetrical circle shape, with an odd but easy-to-understand circular-nested grid making up its street network. In the epicenter of the city is the massive Pinnapex, a skyscraper that dwarfs any other building on Sonnel. The buildings around it slowly diminish in height in perfect harmony, making the skyline look almost like a parabola or a tight bell curve from afar. A few blocks from the center of the city, the skyscraper line breaks, for a collection of stadiums are placed in a ring around the same loop street. Metro Arena, the indoor gridiron stadium, is one of them. It's known for its echoing properties, and the certain sections of the stands designed to project noise louder and more noticeably throughout the stadium. Travel to the stadium is easy - being in the epicenter causes it to be near to almost every transport type available directly, besides airplanes of course.

Sadeg is the 10th biggest city in all of Drawkland, being one of the oldest, and the birthplace of Iarocav, Drawkland's current (and only) leader. It's situated in a large valley, and as the city has expanded, it's gradually filled the entire valley and progressed out of the valley "walls" and into the areas surrounding it. The main claim to fame was the "Spartan Academy" housed by the valley, where Drawkland's most elite warriors trained. The Sadeg Claymores are the gridiron team based in the city, and their stadium, Spartan Veteran Arena, is towards the center of the valley. The crowds are typically very large, as the Sadeg crowd is particularly fierce in the favor of their home teams. While they're typically abrasive to the opponents of the Claymores, in international competition, they're much nicer to foreigners.

Hellenmack, while not one of Drawkland's larger cities (measuring in as 31st in population), is home to one of the most avid Gridiron cultures out there. It's situated a bit further northeast than the other 3 cities hosting the World Bowl playoffs, but not north enough to cause real weather issues. It's partially located on a river, and on the foothills of a small mountain range. The Hellenmack Flames are a competitive, and, well, fiery team. The stadium, being open on one side, is meant to project noise out of the open end, and a large outward-facing screen is made for the purpose of a good experience for the standing-room crowd outside the stadium, as well as the collection of open-aired bars and establishments over the river.

TRANSPORTATION
Transportation to and from Drawkland is very easy in itself. There are connections by air and sea, and within the continent, the land connections are also very viable. A sea connection is available (by river, none are coastal cities) for all cities except Sadeg, and train/highway/similar land connections are available to all cities. All 4 cities also have airports in outerlying areas, and other air options for those who want quick long-distance travel.

WEATHER
All 4 cities are in Iarocavet, the northernmost territory of Drawkland, but in the current season there shouldn't be much game-changing weather. The weather for all 4 cities is expected to be sunny in the mornings and early afternoons, but clouding over slowly in the late afternoons and evenings (which should make for some pretty sunsets). Rain is expected, but not until the wee hours of the mornings when only the late drunkards are still out and about. Overall, pretty good gridiron weather, except for the wind, which picks up as the cloud cover increases. The games will generally be held late in the day, starting a bit before sundown and ending well after the lights come on and the sky is dark.

LODGING, AMENITIES, FOOD
While there's a range of possible lodgings in all 4 cities, going from the cheapest motels to the fanciest high-rises. Many 3-5 star hotels, especially in Metropolon and Drawk City, are offering special reduced fares to fans to encourage lodging at their establishments, and teams playing in Metropolon will be treated to the finest treatment at the Pinnapex itself (at an extremely reduced rate). Many lodging establishments feature amenities such as TVs, free wifi, pools, hot tubs, and other such common goodies. Several hotels are offering deals to nations who wish to have many or most of their travelling citizens in one or two hotels close to one another.
The nightlife, especially on the weekends, is especially lively in these cities, even compared to the generally lit nightlife in the country in general. Bars, sports and otherwise, are common on most streets, especially near the stadiums, and the better hotels that most tourists stay at have restaurants within or adjacent to them. There's a wide variety of foods in Drawkland, but what you'd commonly see in a sportsbar or a high-quality restaurant anywhere else in a western setting. Although, it's suggested that visitors try the fried or grilled Drawk. It's legal and delicious!

OOC: If you need more info to go on or have other inquiries about Drawkland or the cities your team will be playing/staying in, feel free to contact me via TG.

Yeah, I guess I'll put this here too

DRAWKLAND NATIONAL FOOTBALL TEAM (GRID CORPS)

Name: Grid Corps
Colors: Black with Crimson trim
Denonyms: A Drawkian citizen, Drawkish items, etc.
SECOND World Bowl
Manager: Sam Willis
Head Coach: Quentin Averfel
Assistant Coaches & Coordinators:
[AC] August Harman
[O] Alex Gerhardt
[D] Mathis Southers
[ST] George Lindholm

GRID CORPS ROSTER
Priority is from top to bottom.

OFFENSE
##   POS   NAME                   HT      WT     FLD TEAM
15   QB    Dak Waterman           7'5"    240    Drawk Corps
17   QB    Trace Hayes            7'8"    257    Waxton Pilots

37   RB    Bennett Morgan         7'10"   265    Ducentu Glassmen
33   RB    Antonio Anders         7'6"    251    Drawk Corps Corps
34   RB    Dmitri Sallangs        7'8"    261    Rejaka Fillies
38   RB    Robert Lim             6'11"   212    Cove Port Galleons

42   FB    Dominic Bishop         7'3"    234    Corinth City Lances
47   FB    Darrell Stevens        7'7"    250    Quinnaber Vultures

89   WR    Daniel Madison         7'7"    255    Dammenport Lightning
19   WR    Michael Hughes         7'4"    239    Raikennax Stallions
87   WR    Toby Miller            7'5"    246    Kayo Globes
12   WR    Richard Anderson       7'11"   277    Metropolon Underrunners

88   TE    Riley Hoyt             7'3"    232    Drawk City Lookouts
81   TE    Kevin Hayes            7'2"    228    Metropolon Underrunners
85   TE    Peter Ulric            7'6"    256    Hellenmack Flames

55   C     Oscar Tatham           7'9"    280    Ridge Falcons
57   C     Dwight Van Duren       8'0"    300    Elmanden Circuits

69   OG    Zach Barber            7'7"    289    North Point Oaks
64   OG    Brandon Erlander       7'5"    277    Esmereldane Pens
67   OG    Tom Giles              7'8"    292    Endertown Obelisks

77   OT    Jacob Stevens          7'8"    274    Delmore Headlamps
75   OT    Jeff Royle             7'5"    269    Akkor Beach Gulls
72   OT    John Christell         7'9"    283    Hessport Spiders

DEFENSE
##   POS   NAME                   HT      WT     FLD TEAM
22   SS    David Hallorton        7'5"     263   Lumaniton Phantoms
27   SS    William Peers          7'7"    272    Cemmendy Hackers

25   FS    Gerald Fairfield       7'8"    289    Shire-Port Corsairs
24   FS    Wil Comso              7'8"    291    Darae-Sagut Drakes

99   DE    Jordan Tomek           7'5"    307    Baribone Wyrms
95   DE    Nate Henrisonn         7'8"    320    Cavson Clowder
98   DE    Timothy Armstrong      7'7"    350    Yokare Lake Black Shrews
97   DE    Leopold Cross          7'10"   300    Dalumar Thunder

90   DT    Max Demetrio           7'3"    367    Cove Port Galleons
92   DT    Lenny McNevin          7'5"    344    Corinth City Lances

43   DB    Nikolace Wallace       7'1"    234    Ridge Falcons
48   DB    Adam Washington        7'3"    244    Yokare Lake Black Shrews

30   LB    Brice Morton           7'4"    243    Ducentu Glassmen
39   LB    Edmund Synder          7'7"    267    Drawk City Lookouts
35   LB    Keegan Masters         7'6"    256    Raikennax Stallions
31   LB    Taylor Dedmen          7'9"    277    Waxton Pilots
32   LB    Adair Van Canne        7'10"   281    Shire-Port Corsairs
29   LB    Julius Fishman         7'2"    223    Kilnelm Garrisons

50   CB    Chris Frasier          7'4"    228    Lumaniton Phantoms
51   CB    Bernard Violan         7'3"    237    Xandek Whitecoats
54   CB    Osman Oswald           7'6"    243    Dammenport Lightning
56   CB    Carston Viccar         7'8"    259    Darae-Sagut Dragons

SPECIAL TEAMS
##   POS   NAME                   HT      WT     FLD TEAM
00   LS    Eric Sanders           7'7"    255    Kilnelm Garrison
07   PK    Matthew Watts          7'8"    259    Sadeg Claymores
08   P     Jason McFarland        7'4"    245    Xandek Whitecoats

89   WR    Daniel Madison returns Punts and Kicks

RP PERMISSIONS
My opponent, if they RP first, may do the following:
Choose my Scorers: Yes.
Choose Scoring Events: Ye.
Godmod Scoring Events: Yeah.
RP Injuries to my Players: Sure.
Godmod Injuries to my Players: Fine.
Godmod Other Events: Literally anything.
Style Modifier: +3
As far as these go, do anything except murder a majority of my starting line. You could bomb my bench and I could probably care less. If you think you're gonna do something major, TG first. If you want to collab on a storyline, TG me. Again, I'm up for anything.

The Grid Corps is a very aggressive team. Their defense is known for calling blitzes often, at least once per series. They use the 4-3-4 defense most often, but will sometimes opt for a 3-4-4 in risky situations, and on brief occasions, a 3-3-5.

On Offense, plays are called by the Quarterback for most of the game, unless the Head Coach requests the Offensive Coordinator to take over. For the most part, the Grid Corps opts for 2 WR, 2RB, and a TE. The Passing game is decent, but considering Drawkland's avid running culture, the Running game is top-notch. They usually use both at whatever discretion.

The Special Teams is only okay. Kicking isn't held to as high a standard as other skills in Drawkland, so it's a sort of weak spot for the Corps. Accuracy is quite good, making field goals a usual gimme, but power is rather lacking, meaning kickoffs and punts don't travel as far. It's uncommon, but the Grid Corps has been known to use fake punts in the past, due to a multi-talented Punter (Jason McFarland) who is decent at passing and a quick runner.

Kicks returned usually by #89 WR Daniel Madison.

This is the Grid Corps' second World Bowl (after placing 4th in their group last edition). It's a conglomerate of both All-Pro teams from the Focal and the Prime leagues of the FLD. Essentially, it's the best of the best of Drawkland. The Council of Athletes determines the best of each position and recruit them from each team. Teams which were in the Round of 16 in the FLD Playoffs that year can submit 2 players, other teams only submit 1.

As it can be determined from the roster, most Drawkian players are about a foot taller and a couple dozen pounds heavier than the average players of other teams. This is due to the evolution of the species, in the ancient times, required to grow taller to seek potential threats and to have longer legs to run faster. So, the team isn't made of 7 foot freaks, that's just how the average Drawkian looks (well, they're still 7 feet tall, but they're not freaks to us).

SCHEDULE FOR XXIX
1)  @  Caball
2)  @  San Llera
3)  vv Vilemyr
4)  @  Sarejo
5)  vv The Fair Republic
6)  vv Caball
7)  vv San Llera
8)  @  Vilemyr
9)  vv Sarejo
10) @  The Fair Republic
Further games dependent on whether or not we suck

by **Frenline Delpha** » Sun Apr 24, 2016 6:00 pm

Frenline Delpha Anacondas
Colors: Green, yellow, and black
Manager: Silas Brownlee
Head Coach: Kendrick Dwyer
Assistant Coach: Burton Gunn
Offensive Coordinator: Alan Bryant
Defensive Coordinator: Woodrow Roberts
Athletic Trainer: Gladys Thornton

by **United Vietussia** » Sun Apr 24, 2016 6:27 pm

TEAM NAME:Vietussia Academy

Head Coach: Xavier Nogueras
Offensive Coordinator: Jason Braco Jr.
Defensive Coordinator: Arturo Freeman
Special Teams Coordinator: Gregorius Creat

Colors: Blue and Yellow

Stadium: Papa Vulcan Arena (Capacity: 55,000)

Style of play: +2 (more running than passing, 4-3 defense)

If players *'d, they are starting!

by **Ethane** » Sun Apr 24, 2016 7:03 pm

Ethane Red Kites Roster to the World Bowl XXIX Edition

Head Coach: Giorgio Ferraro
Offensive Coordinator: Sam Hepworth
Defensive Coordinator: Nicola Salvi
Special Teams Coordinator: Arthur Washington

Colours: Red and Purple

by **San Llera** » Sun Apr 24, 2016 8:58 pm

San Llera World Bowl Roster

Name: San Llera National Football Team
Nickname(s): Swagfish / Rotino-Fish / San-Men
Demonym: San Lleran
World Bowl Appearances: 3
Head Coach: Xavier Pan
Assistant Coaches: Conrad Ferre, Dionis Viola
Best Finish: 4th
Ranking: 7th
Style Modifier: 2
Everything you ever wanted to know about the San Lleran National Football Team (A bit outdated

by **Sarejo** » Sun Apr 24, 2016 9:16 pm

The Official Roster of the Sarejoan National Team

Home Stadium: Flanders Inc. Field

Nickname: The Emperors

Head Coach: Miguel Morales

Offensive Coordinator: Diego Alvarez

Defensive Coordinator: Lou Daucourt

Special Teams Coach: David Karsenberg

Reciever Coach: Andres Ramo

Line Coach: Quentin Hector

Runningback Coach: Dirk Bulthuis

Quarterback Coach: Roque Roble

Colors: Purple and Gold

Offensive Tendency: Mostly Balanced, Slightly Run Favored

Defensive Tendency: 3-4 alignment, Good Pass Defence; Moderate Run Defence

* Denotes Starters

Last.fm · by **Cosumar** » Mon Apr 25, 2016 2:46 am

Cosumar National Football Team - World Bowl XXIX

Basic Information

Nation: The Fiefdom of Cosumar

Demonym: Cosumarite

Nickname: Dragons

Home FIeld: SweetHaven Stadium (Stoneshore - capacity 77,500)

Debut: Baptism of Iron VI (3rd place), World Bowl XI

Ranking: 10

Style Modifier: Moderately Offensive (+2)

Football in Cosumar:
Football, as it is known here, is the second most popular spectator sport behind only soccer. The Cosumar Football League (CFL) commands a strong Fiefdom-wide following. The most recent season's results can be found here. Cosumar's World Bowl team is a collection of All-Stars from the CFL. Cosumar also boasts two of the most prominent college football programs in the world: Ramusok Capital University (RCU) and Stoneshore College. RCU and Stoneshore have both won the NationStates College Football (NSCF) championship. As such, many of Cosumar's World Bowl players had experience in NSCF with either RCU or Stoneshore College prior to their CFL careers. For example, RCU star running back Avery Broddick was drafted into the CFL by the Jadde Bruins and has become a star there, landing him on the National Team for World Bowls. As previously mentioned, football is immensely popular in the Fiefdom at collegiate, professional, AND international levels. Some fans stubbornly take offense to use of terms other than "football" when describing the sport.

Uniform

HOME

AWAY

Coaching Staff

Head Coach: Rod Mason

Assistant Head Coach: Phillip Jennings

Offensive Coordinator: Kirk Keathley

Defensive Coordinator: Lars Björklund

Special Teams Coordinator: David Huxley

Offensive Team Captains: Ulises Willoughby (WR)

Defensive Team Captains: Cecil Stoddard (DT)

Roster
Starters in bold: Name - Age - CFL Team

Quarterbacks
Jeston Boulware - 26 - Morponte Marauders
Brandon Reigner - 29 - Emerald Cove Conquistadores
Jakkrik Levinsson - 35 - Kaldukosic Kataklysm

Runningbacks
Neptune Trevorrow - 24 - Versiaville Vikings
Avery Broddick - 28 - Jadde Bruins
Charles Luam - 25 - Zakhoro Wolfpack

Fullbacks
Hans Skorva - 28 - Kaldukosic Blazers
Major Ackerman - 23 - Versiaville Vikings

Tight Ends
Justus Bod - 23 - Kaldukosic Blazers
Kashmir Morrow - 28 - Kaldukosic Kataklysm
Arild Keldan - 25 - Zakhoro Wolfpack

Wide Receivers
Sid Vinceant - 30 - Morponte Marauders
Ulises Willoughby - 28 - Pelethas Thunder
Wladimir Hoesch - 30 - Pelethas Thunder
Max Peerenboom - 21 - Opjenheim Bulldogs
Akim Fjara - 25 - Helfin Mighty Men

Left Tackle
Leighton Kurevic - 26 - Sarmon Spirit
Magnus Peusen - 23 - Opjenheim Bulldogs

Left Guard
Marco Oira - 29 - Kaldukosic Kataklysm
Harmon St. Clair - 22 - Sarmon Spirit

Center
Mason Vanderglass - 30 - Pelethas Thunder
Finn Maki - 23 - Emerald Cove Conquistadores

Right Guard
Elsdom Blomsson - 23 - Helfin Mighty Men
Ray Peregon - 29 - Pelethas Thunder

Right Tackle
Demetrius Petrov - 27 - Dusk Bearcats
Otis Hammelsson - 28 - Na'Malsille Venom

Defensive Tackle
Cecil Stoddard - 34 - Kaldukosic Kataklysm
Maximillian Hall - 23 - Dawchire Eagles
Armando Gutierrez - 30 - Opjenheim Bulldogs
Otork Tiftr - 28 - Zakhoro Wolfpack
Frampton Scott - 25 - Bayford Blue Dragons

Left Defensive End
Oskirk Hevermann - 26 - Morponte Marauders
Alfredo Cazorla - 25 - Centus Owls
Kamil Yeoman - 23 - Dusk Bearcats

Right Defensive End
Duncan Norwell - 27 - Ramusok Stars
Travarius Moheme - 28 - Altamirano Devils
Antigonus Jameson - 22 - Crawford Comrades

Left Outside Linebacker
Dat Zheng - 26 - Versiaville Vikings
Nathaniel Evertulle - 31 - Kaldukosic Kataklysm
Jonah Nickens - 29 - Hagenheim Vagabons

Middle Linebacker
Berahthram Nedved - 22 - Mallox Tigers
Thomas Tompkins - 32 - Hagenheim Vagabonds
Artur Seeger - 21 - Kaldukosic Blazers

Right Outside Linebacker
Wayne Troumper - 28 - Hagenheim Vagabonds
Vincent Groves - 32 - Helfin Mighty Men
Lincoln Donohue - 24 - OAS Kingsmen

Cornerback
DuAndre Castillo - 28 - Zakhoro Wolfpack
Dexter Singleton - 26 - Surpronuk Marsh Monsters
LaVonte Greene - 27 - Keenan Robins
Hedley Shrewton - 24 - Olask Dolphins
Aaron Kelsey - 30 - Jadde Bruins

Free Safety
Samuel Murray - 31 - Emerald Cove Conquistadores
Brynjar Arnesen - 33 - Sarmon Spirit
Ethan Telfair - 27 - Bayford Blue Dragons

Strong Safety
Leumas Ren - 25 - Pelethas Thunder
Lewis Sprawles - 26 - Klyde Cyclones
Tamkot Piturcarat - 27 - Jadde Bruins

Kicker
Xendel Reieffen - 31 - Altamirano Devils
Connor White - 38 - Cassandra City Wildcats

Punter
Keevu Schavinski - 64 - Ramusok Stars
Æðelbeorht Baardsson - 24 - Morponte Marauders

Kick Return
Max Peerenboom (WR)
Avery Broddick (RB)

Punt Return
Akim Fjara (WR)
LaVonte Greene (CB)

Schedule

MD1: vs. Zacistania (UR)
MD2: @ Halleconia (UR)
MD3: vs. Chromatika (32)
MD4: @ Mccompany (UR)
MD5: vs. Royal Kingdom of Quebec (5)
MD6: @ Zacistania (UR)
MD7: vs. Halleconia (UR)
MD8: @ Chromatika (32)
MD9: vs. Mccompany (UR)
MD10: @ Royal Kingdom of Quebec (5)

RP Permissions

My opponent, if they RP first, may do the following:
Choose my Scorers: Yes
Choose Scoring Events: Yes
Godmod Scoring Events: Yes
RP Injuries to my Players: Yes, but leave the severity up to me
Godmod Injuries to my Players: Yes
Godmod Other Events: Yes

by **Banija** » Mon Apr 25, 2016 7:41 am

My opponent, if they RP first, may do the following:
Choose my Scorers: Yes
Choose Scoring Events: Yes
Godmod Scoring Events: Yes
RP Injuries to my Players: Yes(please specify the injury and the amount of time my players will miss)
Godmod Injuries to my Players: Yes(please specify the injury and the amount of time my players will miss)
Godmod Other Events: Yes
Style Modifier: -2

Uniforms

Green home; white away

Official Depth Chart for the 29th World Bowl

The rosters is drawn both from the Banijan Girdiron Football League and our NSCF teams.

Starters are underlined. Listed in the order of the depth chart.
Players currently redshirting are italicized.

Schedule- Finished in sole possesion of first place in Group G with a 9-1 record. Ranked 26th in the world.
Group Stage Matchday 1: Banija at Taeshan(11): 7-0 victory
Group Stage Matchday 2: Banija vs. Unified Isles(UR): 10-0 victory
Group Stage Matchday 3: Banija at Nassau-Hessen(8): 13-7 victory
Group Stage Matchday 4: Banija at Abaja(UR): 17-3 victory
Group Stage Matchday 5: Banija vs. Milaris(UR): 17-0 victory
Group Stage Matchday 6: Banija vs. Taeshan(11): 3-13 loss
Group Stage Matchday 7: Banija at Unified Isles(UR): 17-0 victory
Group Stage Matchday 8: Banija vs. Nassau-Hessen(8): 30-6 victory
Group Stage Matchday 9: Banija vs. Abaja(UR): 13-7 victory
Group Stage Matchday 10: Banija at Milaris(UR): 10-0 victory
Round of 16: Banija vs. Kaboomlandia(13)(neutral site): 6-3 victory
Quarterfinals: Banija vs. Chromatika(32)(neutral site): 17-0 victory

by **Rennidan** » Mon Apr 25, 2016 8:16 am

The Bastards of Rennidan
WBII Champions

THE GRIND

Rennidan's method of play is the stuff of legends, your ma and pa still shed a tear when they think of some of the hits they saw the old Rennidan players give and take.

A dictionary definition of damned dirty smashmouth, the Bastard style of play is known as THE GRIND. Short passes with the power and accuracy of a Moon landing, a run game that results in more broken tackles than an irate fisherman, and hits so hard they're the reason your grandkids are gonna be born crying.

Rennidan are also famed for playing without the (probably incredibly necessary) protective gear. They'll play in their everyday clothes, just like the Brutes of old.

THE TEAM

Rennidan play a hard nosed 11 people only no-substitute policy. The following 11 are the offence, defence, special teams, coaches, coordinators and owners of the Bastards. Outside the game they live their own lives in the Lawless Lands, providing for the communes they belong to.

Der Sturgeon - CB/WR - 23y.o, 6'6" - Electrician
Klut Foe - CB/WR - 22y.o, 6'7" - Fisherman
Kyo Tremain - DE/OT - 28y.o, 6'9" - Doctor
Holt Grimsby - DE/OT - 22y.o, 6'10" - Mechanic
Tayt Selso - DT/OG - 25y.o, 6'10" - Monk
Yute Blakhale - DT/OG - 29y.o, 6'5" - Monk
Eyan "Surge" Remcae-Powis - MLB/QB/K/P - 25y.o, 6'3" - Farmer|CAPTAIN
Demarc Deluge - OLB/TE - 23y.o, 6'4" - Smith
Saighto "Silky" Avi - OLB/HB - 19y.o, 6'1" - Herdsman
Sjolt Lakenheath - S/FB - 26y.o, 6'0" - Fisherman
Strom Vebuch - S/C - 26y.o, 7'1" - Guardsman

If a player is injured in the course of play, they will continue.

Silky and Foe are the players to watch for scoring highlights on offence (although Surge does make some nasty looking sneaks for points now and then).
Surge, Grimsby and Blakhale are the ones to watch on defence.

The Nation

For a map of the Lawless Lands of Rennidan, please click here. For more information regarding travel, lodging and our stadium, please open the box below.

Roleplay Information

Style Modifier: -4.2

Going for Two: Always

Roleplay Permissions
- Choose Scorers: Yes
- Injure Players: Yes
- Penalize Players: Yes, sure, a lot! The Bastards are full of two things: passion and violence.
- Godmod Injuries: Yes, nothing life-ending or completely Bowl-ending, Bastards are tough stuff, and will play through most other injuries.
- Godmod Other Events: Sure, TG if you thinking of something a bit out there.
- Style Notes:
- Short, powerful runs, combined with short bullet passes and QB sneaks is how the offence operates.
- Defense is adaptable. They do not favour any particular method of play other than hit often, and hit hard.

by **Shytysle** » Mon Apr 25, 2016 10:20 am

th'Shytysle Teem a'Grydbawl

Roster

Hed Coech - Pharoocc a'Mucwych (M)
Opphensybh Assysstant - Ed Smash (M)
Depphensybh Assysstant - Wylbur Wynccelpycca (M)
Phyzzyoe - Madalyyne Focs (F)

Pozyshons Held - Teem Letter - Naeme - Secsjenderwottebha*

CB        Y           Norman Arccryyte       M	
G         G             Eryc Barreller       M	
OLB>HB    W          Charlez Bhllacdd        M
S         AA      Raddoslabh Bhyyperruz	     M	
G>C       E            Chyng Zhao (Jhyngsae) M		
DE>T      R            Chyng Zhao (Jungcsu)  M
WR>OLB    L         Bhycctor Cowman          M	
DE>P(LK)  S             Jazz Dunddacclutts   M		
K>S       CC            Jorj Gerrowderytt    Trans-M		
HB>MLB    B       Sylbhester Gooba           M	
CB        Z           Andrey Le-Cocw         Trans-M		
S         BB          Rappha Oscanoe         M	
DE>TE     DD       Perregryn Phaggashy       M	
DT>G      P            Ceeth Phyethe         M	
OLB       U          Jharred Phyts-le-Prons  M		
DT>T>G    O  'Armless' Bylly Pratt           M
TE>OLB    K       Alecsander Puddelducc      M	
T>TE	  J              Bob Pueppy          M	
C         D             Jhon Punc            M	
QB        A          Bernard Scroggyns       M	
WR>CB     M         Jhaccamo Sessa           M	
MLB>WR>CB T       Aljhernoen Slyprhybbottom  M		
T>DT      H            Sesyl Smyth           M	
FB>DE     C         Barnabee Smyyth          M	
WR(KR)>QB N              Lyn Swypht          F

*
Pozyshons Held - Positions for each member of the team. It's usual in Shytyslysh Grydbawl for players to play both an offensive and defensive role.
Teem Letter - Rather than squad numbers, we use letters. Just because.
Naeme - Obvious what this is.
Secsjenderwottebha - This is the Shytyslysh term for 'sex, gender or whatever'

th'Teem; Chart a'Dep'phth

Teem Colors-Phyrst Cyt: Awl Blacc wy'a'Naebhygreen trym (All black, dark green trim)
Teem Colors - Second Cyt: Awl Wyte wy'a'Naebhygreen trym (All white, dark green trim)

QB
1. Bernard Scroggyns 'A'
2. Lyn Swypht 'N'
The Quarterbacks are quite a formiddable pair. Scroggyns is an accurate passer as well as a clever and strong runner, Swypht; the usual Special Team QB is particularly dangerous on the run and is not averse to going for fakes on 4th downs and field goal attempts. Both make up for a limited playbook with individually creativity. Very good all-round players and unpredictable.

HB
1. Sylbhester Gooba 'B'
2. Charlez Bhllacdd 'W'
FB
1. Barnabee Smyyth 'C'
All the Running Backs are powerful players capable of ploughing through a defense. Not the fastest guys on the turf, or the most intellengent for that matter but dependable to keep gathering yards if only a few at a time.

C
1. Jhon Punc 'D'
2. Chyng Zhao (Jhyngsae) 'E'
G
1. Eryc Barreller 'G'
2. Chyng Zhao (Jhyngsae) 'E'
3. 'Armless' Bylly Pratt 'O'
4. Ceeth Phyethe 'P'
T
1. Bob Pueppy 'J'
2. Sesyl Smyth 'H'
3. 'Armless' Bylly Pratt 'O'
4. Chyng Zhao (Jungcsu) 'R'
Firstly, Chyng Zhao and Chyng Zhao are not related, merely an odd matching name coincidence. Anyway, all these guys are juggernauts, none more so than Bylly Pratt. Despite lacking his right forearm (He tells everyone he lost it in a fight with a shark, or a bear or in some other dangerous scenario but he was simply born this way.) his pure size, power and acceleration make him a formidable defender. The two Zhaos are great hulking masses of flesh and Sesyl Smyth is practically the size of the pair of them together. Jhon Punc is the heart and soul of the line though, keeping these dangerous lumps just about in check ... sometimes ... As the match drags on however, these guys are the first to tire.

TE
1. Alecsander Puddelducc 'K'
2. Perregryn Phaggashy 'DD'
3. Bob Pueppy 'J'
WR
1. Lyn Swypht 'N' (usual KR)
2. Jhaccamo Sessa 'M'
3. Bhycctor Cowman 'L'
4. Aljhernoen Slyprhybbottom 'T'
5. Raddoslabh Bhyyperruz 'AA'
Shytysle have some real class right across their receivers, Swypht being the star of the bunch. Only relatively petite, Lyn's agility and speed allow her to run rings around most of her male counterparts. Sessa and Cowman are tall acrobatic catchers, if sometimes a little too flamboyant when attempted showboating becomes a dropped catch or even a fumble. Puddelducc's a reliable TE but about as interesting as a damp sausage.

DT
1. 'Armless' Bylly Pratt 'O'
2. Ceeth Phyethe 'P'
3. Sesyl Smyth 'H'
DE
1. Jazz Dunddacclutts 'S'
2. Chyng Zhao (Jungcsu) 'R'
3. Perregryn Phaggashy 'DD'
4. Barnabee Smyyth 'C'
Like the offensive line, these guys are heavy, hard and up for a rumble. Will there be sacks? Oh yes, a good many. Will there be flags and penalties against them? Just as many, if not more. Will also tire in the latter stages of games.

MLB
1. Aljhernoen Slyprhybbottom 'T'
2. Sylbhester Gooba 'B'
OLB
1. Jharred Phyts-le-Prons 'U'
2. Charlez Bhllacdd 'L'
3. Alecsander Puddelducc 'K'
4. Bhycctor Cowman 'L'
CB
1. Andrey Le-Cocw 'Z'
2. Norman Arccryyte 'Y'
3. Jhaccamo Sessa 'M'
4. Aljhernoen Slyprhybottom 'T'
S
1. Raddoslabh Bhyperruz 'AA'
2. Jorj Gerrowderryt 'CC'
3. Rappha Oscanoe 'BB'
It might seem strange grouping all these positions together but in fairness, these positions are fairly loose and there's a lot of improvisation. Playing defense in Shytysle is your excuse to go beat people up in the name of sport. Simple as. Flag away ...

K
1. Jorj Gerrowderryt 'CC'
2. Jazz Dunddacclutts 'S' (Also LK)
P
1. Jazz Dunddacclutts 'S'
Jorj is a good kicker, when Lyn actually gives him a chance to kick. Jazz can punt the ball 90+ yards with zero accuracy 100% of the time. Also the team's long kick specialist (I use 'specialist' in the loosest possible sense of the word), earning his place by holding a national-record 71yrd long field goal. Many claim this kick is invalid due there being a particularly favourable wind at the time as well as pure blind luck. Whatever happened that day, that kick went over so it could happen again ...

Style Mod = +5

RP Permissions:
Don't kill anyone. Ask me if you want to severely injure anyone. All else fine.
Shytysle will start strong and fade in matches, I'd appreciate if we could lead all matches at halftime to reflect this. Naturally, if Margeret throws a curveball and it wouldn't be possible to RP such a situation given the final score, you can ignore this

by **The united states of Saints** » Mon Apr 25, 2016 10:21 am

U.S. Saints National Football Team

Basic Information

Nation: The united states of Saints

Past Appearances: none first time ever

Nickname: Paladins

Colors: Maroon and Gold

Offensive Strategy: Believes in the run game, if you can run the ball well then you can open up a lot of opportunities offensively. Does have the capability to pass the ball occasionally.

Defensive Strategy: runs a 5-3 defensive front. Pass Defence plays zone coverage a lot but will definetely go man to man. Strong point is stopping the run game.

Coaching Staff

Head Coach: Tony Agresta

Assistant Head Coach: Jackson "Ducky" Shaw

Defensive Coordinator: Mark "The Bear" Robert

Offensive Coordinator: Bailey Choppin

Special Teams Coordinator: Dillon Monjure

My opponent, if they RP first, may do the following:
Choose my Scorers: Yes
Choose Scoring Events: Yes
Godmod Scoring Events: No
RP Injuries to my Players: Yes (no longer than two games)
Godmod Injuries to my Players: No
Godmod Other Events: No

Style Modifier:-3

by **Kaboomlandia** » Mon Apr 25, 2016 11:47 am

Kaboomlandia Phoenix National Gridiron Football Team

Following an upset in Quebec that eliminated Kaboomlandia, the coaching staff has been cleaned out.

Coach: Kevin Nivek
Offensive Coord: Ryan MacLeod
Defensive Coord: Matt MacKay
Style Mod: +1.7

Priority is from the top down the list
Quarterbacks:
19 Tyler Martin, 26, 5'11", 170
4 Travis Reuben, 28, 6'2", 190
6 Russell Jones, 22, 5'11", 170

Wide Receivers:
17 Manny Hayes, 30, 6'3", 198
81 Lamar Anderson, 25, 6'5", 205
11 Connor Day, 27, 6'4", 176
88 James Malone, 21, 6'6", 224
18 Jimmy Monahan, 25, 6'3", 189

Running Backs:
33 Andrew Michaels, 31, 6'4", 230
20 Brandon Malone, 34, 5'11", 220
29 Kale Sweatt, 21, 6'7", 242

Tight Ends:
85 Jack White, 25, 6'8", 198
82 Enoch Bailey, 28, 6'4", 185

Offensive Line:
C: 66 Raymond Fermi, 30, 6'6", 325
OT: 68 Johnson Malone, 26, 7'1", 336
OT: 61 Ricky Jones, 33, 6'7", 322
OG: 69 Mikey Philips, 25, 6'4", 323
OG: 67 Casey Manfred, 23, 6'6", 300

Subs:
OL: 65 Mike Kenny, 28, 6'10", 331
C: 70 Sebastian Collett, 32, 6'8", 310

Defensive Line:
LE: 94 Khalif Gazzard, 6'8", 297
RE: 99 Adam Cox, 6'9", 316
DT: 91 Mitchell Layton, 6'11", 322
DT: 92 Wilson Andrews, 6'10", 318
(substitutes come from OL)

Linebackers:
OLB: 57 Ryan Bighill, 6'7, 235
OLB: 56 George Kodem, 6'6", 247
MLB: 55 Nathan LaBon, 6'4", 224

Defensive Backs:
CB: 25 Richard Cody, 6'3", 213
CB: 26 Jeremy Rutherford, 6'3", 223
SS: 31 Cameron Johnson, 6'4", 229
FS: 32 Scott Falk, 6'2", 208 lb

Special Teams:
K: 4 Caleb McCallum, 6'1", 195
P: 7 Scott Schmitt, 6'2", 198
LS: 58 Darryl Herndon, 6'6", 240
Punter = holder
Kick Returner: Manny Hayes (WR)

My opponent, if they RP first, may do the following:
Choose my Scorers: Yes
Choose Scoring Events: Yes
Godmod Scoring Events: No
RP Injuries to my Players: TG me first
Godmod Injuries to my Players: No
Godmod Other Events: No

Notes:
- A few older players have been shuffled out, as the loss last year was mainly pinned on the coaches.
- The offence is balanced, but will be primarily run-focused. Factor this into your RPs.

by **Gregoryisgodistan** » Mon Apr 25, 2016 4:14 pm

Gregoryisgodistan Grid Slaves
Style modifier = -5

by **Texasa** » Mon Apr 25, 2016 5:47 pm

Texasa World Bowl XXIX team Stadium: City of Champions Stadium Inglewood California, Texasa team name: Texasa Broncos. coach: Gary kubiack offence coordinator: john fox defensive coordinator: john fox players: QB:John Elway WR Calvin Johnson, Dwight Clark RB Barry sanders marshawn lynch defense 1972 dolphins defense. tight ends rob gronkoswki travis Kelce kicker adam vinateri I might of misspelled their names.

by **Allamunnic States** » Tue Apr 26, 2016 12:34 pm

Federation of Allamunnic States
National Gridiron Football Team - The Regulars

Roleplay Information

Style Modifier: -2

Going for Two: Logical

Roleplay Permissions
- Choose Scorers: Please TG first.
- Injure Players: Nothing beyond game-ending without TGing for approval.
- Penalize Players: Keep it reasonable, or TG for approval. The Regulars tend to be fairly well-disciplined.
- Godmod Injuries: Same as regular injuries. Please keep it reasonable or make it hilarious.
- Godmod Other Events: Keep previous permissions in mind. Have fun with it.
- Photographs: Please do not use photographs with any players intended to depict players on my team.
- Additional Notes:
- Offense is mostly run-first. Offensive line is probably the single most-important unit for the offense's success.
- Defense is stout. Strongest part is the front-seven; count on a lot of pressure on QBs and attention toward stopping the run.
- Special teams have traditionally been a relative weakness.
- Team plays very physically.

General Information

Overview:

The Regulars finished World Bowl XXVII by winning an unprecedented sixth championship, solidifying their credentials further as the most successful international gridiron football program. The approach that has produced most of those championships, a formula emphasizing a stifling defense and an effective power rushing game, remains essentially unchanged.

With its leading coaches, including its head coach and both primary unit coordinators having backgrounds on one line or another (both as players and coaches), it is perhaps unsurprising that the Regulars, players and coaches alike, tend to believe that games and championships are won in the trenches. Given their track record (three championships in five campaigns under Head Coach Baeryk Vaalburger), nobody is likely to argue that point with them. The offensive line is trusted to power the rushing attack while giving breathing room to the passing game, while the defensive line is relied on to enable the linebackers and place pressure on opposing offenses to shut down the run and pass alike.

The Allamunnic National Gridiron Squad at this point has no trouble recruiting, in spite of the longstanding policy that requires players on the team to renounce all domestic league commitments during their tenure. Once limited to AGL rejects and washed-up veterans for players (with rare exceptions), the Regulars now boast a roster as talented as any Allamunnic Gridiron League squad.

This is a program that is quite well-staffed and funded, being a point of pride for a country that is somewhat gridiron-crazy. It employs 55 players and a large staff that includes coaches, trainers, managers, and team medical professionals, and its success has brought them to a point wherein a year that does not feature at least a semifinal appearance has come to be considered a failure.

Uniforms:
From left: Blue (home), Gray (away), Black (alternate)

Retired Number(s): #58 Honorius Waalturs
Ring of Honor Members: S#1 Isabelle Margussunn, QB#5 Markus Daalhulm, S#10 Elias Mourner, HB#34 Haanryk Stahlburg, FB#44 Ole Nurdsunn, DE#58 Honorius Waalturs, DT#95 Theo Laansur

Home Stadiums
Federal Steel Field, Rikardsburg (Staalmaark)(Capacity: 108,000)
Harborview Stadium, Vaalhulmspurt (Lower Tyrrslynd)(Capacity: 106,000)
Royal Stadium, Onneria (Onneria)(Capacity: 107,000)
Note: World Bowls take place during the Federation's summers; it is frequently rainy and cool, even in the summer.

Team Captains (Coin-Toss Purposes):
Offense: Torren Tormundsunn (FB)
Defense: Waldr Baersvylk (DT)
Special Teams: Wyatt Skode (P)

Staff

General & Front Office
Commissioner: Hadley Thornburger (Age: 73) - The long-time Allamunnic Sporting Commissioner is still, strictly-speaking, at the head of the national team's power structure, just as he is with every other Allamunnic national sporting team. However, because of the team's long-term success since Ryan Smart took over and since, Thornburger has largely taken a hands-off role for gridiron, only stepping in in a handful of crises.

Team President: Benjamin Jamesunn (Age: 67)
General Manager: Erik Warnur (Age: 50)
Director of Player Personnel: Anna Torrensunn (Age: 42)
Team Doctors: Graagur Maarkussunn (Age: 62)(Head); Rynna Eriksunn (Age: 55)
Athletic Trainers: Maarda Lindersunn (Age: 45)(Head); Bryndyn Nyurdlunn (Age: 44); Torren Udunsunn (Age: 40); Kaarl Mendelsunn (Age: 41); Olaf Knutsunn (Age: 39); Inna Wyllur (Age: 38); Lyna Henriksunn (Age: 33); Shae Eriklunn (Age: 29)

Coaching
Head Coach: Baeryk Vaalburger (Age: 54) – The successor to three-time champion Ryan Smart, and the team's former offensive coordinator, can now also boast three championships of his own after defeating Saintland at World Bowl XXIII, Equestrian States at World Bowl XXV, and Ko-oren at World Bowl XXVII. Vaalburger has kept the Regulars true to their smashmouth and defense-first roots, bringing in enough talent and coaching them well enough to help solidify the Allamunnic national program's place as the most successful in the world.

General
Assistant Head Coach: Rikard Olafsunn (Age: 49)
Strength & Conditioning: Harald Vynnsunn (Age: 43)
Strength & Conditioning Assistant: Junna Riktur (Age: 39)

Offense
Coordinator: Hanrik Wurfytur (Age: 43) - As has often been the case, because the Allamunnic offense flows through the offensive line, the offensive line position coach has been promoted to take over as offensive coordinator. Wurfytur will, at least for World Bowl XXV, serve as mostly a personnel coordinator and package designer, where play-calling duties will remain with head coach Baeryk Vaalburger. However, the hope may well be to eventually hand over play-calling duties to Wurfytur.

Quarterbacks Coach: Maarkus Daalhulm (Age: 46)
Running Backs Coach: Haanryk Stahlburg (Age: 45)
Wide Receivers Coach: Mikel Dunn (Age: 47)
Tight-Ends Coach: Zak Hall (Age: 38)
Offensive Line Coach: Vaalhulm Rikken (Age: 37)

Defense
Coordinator: Theodur Laansur (Age: 45) – Although he still works a lot with the team’s defensive line, Theodur Laansur has been promoted to defensive coordinator following the departure of Elias Mourner to lead the Innusburg Huskies, an AGL expansion franchise.

Defensive Line Coach: Archie Wagner (Age: 42)
Linebackers Coach: Miles Ryan (Age: 44)
Linebackers Assistant Coach: Jason Ridley (Age: 44)
Defensive Backs Coach: Andrik Ierunmungur (Age: 44)
Defensive Backs Assistant Coach: Leif Coelmunn (Age: 37)

Special
Coordinator: Daanyl Mueller (Age: 66) – The Regulars' long-time kicking coach takes over as special teams coordinator following the departure of Haargild Baannun to the AGL for a head-coaching job. Mueller has proven amusingly anti-careerist, only taking the promotion to coordinator at Vaalburger's insistence.

Kicking Coach: Phillipa Demirici (Age: 52)
Return Coach: Gretchen Vaalhulmsunn (Age: 39)

Roster & Depth Charts

Code: Select all: Full Roster #04 – Wyatt Skode – P - Age: 34; H: 6'0"; W: 215lbs – Vymsburg, VY - CAPTAIN #06 - Raechl Kaarlsunn - FS - Age: 27; H: 5'8"; W: 151lbs - Leifspurt, HR #08 - Lyna Donalsunn - FS - Age: 25; H: 5'10"; W: 154lbs - Innusburg, SM #09 - Rikard Junnsunn - CB - Age: 26; H: 6'1"; W: 210lbs - Leifspurt, HR #10 - Graagur Wyrth - QB - Age: 26; H: 6'4"; W: 237lbs - Rikardsburg, SM #11 - Jana Graelunn - WR/R - Age: 27; H: 5'8"; W: 162lbs - Vaesthuld, VY #12 - Emma Kaarlsunn - WR - Age: 26; H: 5'10"; W: 164lbs - Vaalhulmspurt, LT #13 - Waldr Grenn - QB - Age: 23; H: 6'4"; W: 230lbs - Jaarlsburg, OW #14 - Kaarl Bronn - CB - Age: 26; H: 6'0"; W: 206lbs - Vylfhuld, BW #15 - Soryn Laands - CB - Age: 25; H: 6'0"; W: 203lbs - Amburg, ON #16 - Maark Aksvingur - WR - Age: 25; H: 6'0"; W: 210lbs - Hendriksburg, OW #18 – Mikel Ulrik – SS - Age: 30; H: 6’0”; W: 215lbs – Kristinburg, ON #21 - Anna Eriklunn - HB/R - Age: 24; H: 5'7"; W: 158lbs - Dunnmaar, BW #22 - Ella Kaarbrynn - HB - Age: 24; H: 5'9"; W: 166lbs - Spaal, SP #23 - Ole Brandt - WR/HB - Age: 26; H: 6'1"; W: 214lbs - Hillen, AL #24 - Brandt Hendriks - HB - Age: 26; H: 6'0"; W: 223lbs - Tyrrswatch, UT #26 - Dexter Shraedur - FB - Age: 31; H: 6'0"; W: 240lbs - Skaarphulm, LT #28 - Loren Sult - SS - Age: 28; H: 6'0"; W: 206lbs - Leifspurt, HR #29 - Clay Baartunn - CB - Age: 28; H: 6'0"; W: 207lbs - Northuld, NW #35 - Bryndyn Traewyk - HB - Age: 23; H: 5'11"; W: 217lbs - Dunnmaar, BW #42 - Bryndyn Nyurdsunn - LB - Age: 26; H: 6'2"; W: 251lbs - Vaddurhulm, OW #43 - Ardryk Jaarlsunn - LB - Age: 24; H: 6'6"; W: 255lbs - Kleinsburg, HL #45 - Torren Tormundsunn - FB - Age: 25; H: 6'4"; W: 248lbs - Haalsten, UT - CAPTAIN #46 - Kaarl Hunt - K - Age: 25; H: 6'2"; W: 225lbs - Lyndur, AK #48 - Daanyl Harren - LB - Age: 24; H: 6'3"; W: 257lbs - Wendeltunn, OW #49 - Rikard Eriksunn - LB - Age: 24; H: 6'4"; W: 252lbs - Arksfurd, OW #50 - Baeryk Astyr - G/T - Age: 22; H: 6'4"; W: 313lbs - Hendriksburg, OW #52 - Rikard Kynyk - RG - Age: 26; H: 6'3"; W: 317lbs - Broomfeld, NW #53 - Junn Haaldur - LB - Age: 30; H: 6'2"; W: 258lbs - Roan, AL #54 - Bronn Hendriks - RT - Age: 24; H: 6'5"; W: 319lbs - Skarrsboro, US #55 - Tyrrus Ungur - C - Age: 23; H: 6'4"; W: 324lbs - Dyrm, NY #56 - Kaarl Jornur - LB - Age: 22; H: 6'2"; W: 250lbs - Skaarphulm, LT #57 – Kyl Waalturs – LB - Age: 30; H: 6'3"; W: 254lbs – Vylfhuld, BW #58 - RETIRED (HONORIUS WAALTURS, DE) #59 - Derrik Maarks - RT - Age: 26; H: 6'5"; W: 326lbs - Aldhuld, PK #62 - Junn Braandur - LG - Age: 25; H: 6'2"; W: 316lbs - Dunnmaar, DM #63 - Torren Rikardsunn - LT - Age: 25; H: 6'5"; W: 320lbs - Dahlburg, PK #64 - Mikel Bronnsunn - DL - Age: 27; H: 6'2"; W: 310lbs - Andersburg, BW #65 - Snaari Knutsunn - RG - Age: 25; H: 6'4"; W: 310lbs - Corvik, BW #68 - Jorvik Staaghyrt - C/G - Age: 23; H: 6'3"; W: 307lbs - Vaddurhulm, OW #71 - Vaargus Kynt - C/LS - Age: 24; H: 6'2"; W: 295lbs - Trynt, OW #72 - Harald Rorynn - LG - Age: 24; H: 6'3"; W: 318lbs - Helter, FL #75 - Bryndyn Kaarlsunn - LT - Age: 24; H: 6'6"; W: 327lbs - Harrensburg, HR #81 - Paul Jaans - WR - Age: 23; H: 6'0"; W: 200lbs - Torrenhuld, UT #82 - Udun Jaarlsunn - TE - Age: 23; H: 6'6"; W: 262lbs - Corvik, BW #85 – Godwyn Braanur – TE - Age: 28; H: 6'7"; W: 260lbs – Kristinburg, ON #87 - Waldr Hoerst - WR - Age: 25; H: 6'5"; W: 220lbs - Innusburg, SM #88 - Junn Lindstrom - TE - Age: 27; H: 6'5"; W: 251lbs - Onneria, ON #90 - Nyurd Svaartwynn - NT - Age: 25; H: 6'5"; W: 333lbs - Murt, NY #91 – Waldr Baersvylk – NT - Age: 29; H: 6'11"; W: 342lbs – Torrenhuld, UT - CAPTAIN #92 - Junn Izaaksunn - DE - Age: 26; H: 6'2"; W: 308lbs - Onneria, ON #93 - Harald Baaltrlunn - DL - Age: 24; H: 6'4"; W: 315lbs - Wyndursburg, OW #94 - Olaf Rynnur - LB - Age: 24; H: 6'4"; W: 268lbs - Sorfurd, SM #95 - Piotr Farrangur - DL - Age: 27; H: 6'6"; W: 317lbs - Dunnmaar, BW #96 – Rikard Theodur – DL - Age: 29; H: 6'4"; W: 321lbs – Roan, AL #98 - Fradrik Eriksunn - LB - Age: 24; H: 6'4"; W: 265lbs - Haargyld, SM

Code: Select all: Offensive Depth Chart - I Formation QB - #10 G. Wyrth > #13 W. Grenn > #04 W. Skode HB - #22 E. Kaarbrynn > #35 B. Traewyk > #24 B. Hendriks > #21 E. Eriklunn > #23 O. Brandt FB - #45 T. Tormundsunn > #26 D. Shraedur > #82 U. Jaarlsunn TE - #85 G. Braanur > #88 J. Lindstrom > #82 U. Jaarlsunn > #45 T. Tormundsunn SE - #87 W. Hoerst > #23 O. Brandt > #16 M. Aksvingur FL - #12 E. Kaarlsunn > #16 M. Aksvingur > #11 J. Graelunn LT - #63 T. Rikardsunn > #75 B. Kaarlsunn > #50 B. Astyr LG - #62 J. Braandur > #72 H. Rorynn > #68 J. Staaghyrt C - #55 T. Ungur > #71 V. Kynt > #68 J. Staaghyrt RG - #65 S. Knutsunn > #52 R. Kynyk > #68 J. Staaghyrt RT - #59 D. Maarks > #54 B. Hendriks > #50 B. Astyr

Code: Select all: Defensive Depth Chart - 3-4 Hybrid Front DE - #95 P. Farrangur > #92 J. Izaaksunn > #93 H. Baaltrlunn NT - #91 W. Baersvylk > #90 N. Svaartwynn DT - #96 R. Theodur > #64 M. Bronnsunn > #93 H. Baaltrlunn JL - #94 O. Rynnur > #43 A. Jaarlsunn > #56 K. Jornur SL - #98 F. Eriksunn > #56 K. Jornur > #48 D. Harren ML - #57 K. Waalturs > #42 B. Nyurdsunn > #49 R. Eriksunn WL - #53 J. Haaldur > #49 R. Eriksunn > #48 D. Harren CB - #09 R. Junnsunn > #29 C. Baartunn > #15. S. Laands CB - #14 K. Bronn > #15 S. Laands > #29 C. Baartunn FS - #08 L. Donalsunn > #06 R. Kaarlsunn SS - #18 M. Ulrik > #28 L. Sult

Code: Select all: Special Team Depth Chart K - #46 Kaarl Hunt > #04 Wyatt Skode P - #04 Wyatt Skode > #46 Kaarl Hunt L - #71 Vaargus Kynt > #55 Tyrrus Ungur > #48 Daanyl Harren H - #13 Waldr Grenn > #04 Wyatt Skode R - #21 Anna Eriklunn > #11 Jana Graelunn > #06 Raechl Kaarlsunn > #15 Soryn Laands G - #42 Bryndyn Nyurdsunn > #26 Dexter Shraedur > #49 Rikard Eriksunn > #82 Udun Jaarlsunn

by **Schottia** » Wed Apr 27, 2016 5:26 am

The Leviathans of Schottia

G.F.C
World Bowl XXIX

Team Info
Schottia will face a very different challenge this time round. For the Leviathans, they need to find a way to go from plucky outsiders, to reigning champions and world number ones. Where before it was easy for the side to slip under the radar, and steal a march on those sides that took them for granted, they will now have to adjust to having a massive target on their own backs.

Lewis Patterson and his players defied all the odds last year to lift the title, somehow scraping past Gridiron heavy weights Gregoryisgodistan and six-time world champions The Allamunnic States on the way to the final. In the end, Schottia competed it a somewhat low-key final against Thereisnogodistan County, another young attack minded side, who would have raised a few eyebrows with their own performances. In what was a cagey encounter, Schottia won by the narrowest of margins, 26–25.

Much of Schottia's success has been down to an overhaul of the playing squad, with the nation's newly founded pro-league beginning to bear fruit. Gone is the largely armature squad of players from their Baptism of Iron debut, and in its place is a young ambitions group of players who are on the way up in their individual careers.

Playing Style
Schottia have a hard attacking attitude to Gridiron, and that is largely the philosophy of most teams on the islands. Perhaps born from a lack of sophistication, and little experience in the sport at a professional level, it has meant the game has evolved down those lines.

Top players in the current squad include: Rupert Kenny and Nathan Johnson, both currently playing in the AGL with Draakurr Mariners, and Ardryk Crimson Tide respectively. In terms of SGL talent, North Coast Sirens' Quarterback Gabriella Alessi was the team's shining-light last time round, putting in some incredible performances en rout to the final. Other players to watch include wide receivers Mia Little, and Jack Stewart, the latter scored most of the side touchdowns in last year's tournament. On top of this, former rugby player Mark Tomkins-Brown, who has been with the side since the BoI, is extremely reliable at kicker.

Coaching Staff
Head coach: Lewis Patterson 41
Assistant coach: Steven Gregg 57
Assistant coach: Sarah Leighton 40

Offencive coach: Nick Farnmouth 61
Defencive coach: Phil Unbridge 39
Physio: Gary Thornton 64

Offence Line Up
QB: Gabriella Alessi, 24 |

North Coast Sirens
RB: Lucas Popescu, 29 |

Handon Fire
WR: Mia Little, 23 |

North Coast Sirens
WR: Hank Fitterman, 24 |

Lammerton Hawks
WR: Jack Stewart, 20 |

Port Patrick & Granton
TE: David Cowden, 22 |

Belker Celts
RT: Chris Fines, 31 |

Soessch Bats
LT: Harry Grey, 23 |

Port James Central
RG: James Clee, 22 |

Port Patrick & Granton
LG: Kevin Hanson, 26 |

Lammerton Hawks
C: Rupert Kenny, 21 |

Draakurr Mariners

Defence Line Up
SS: Stephen Graham, 27 |

Soessch Bats
FS: Archie Scott, 33 |

Handon City
CB: John Rodgers, 26 |

Handon Fire
CB: Stuart Tantalon, 33 |

Port Patrick & Granton
OLB: Crius Lucious Vento, 28 |

New Belfast Whalers
MLB: Alistair Ellan, 17 |

Lammerton Hawks
OLB: Nathan Johnson, 22 |

Ardryk Crimson Tide
RE: Roberto Di Ignasio, 24 |

Port Patrick & Granton
LE: Howard Eccles, 19 |

Handon Fire
DT: Jarron Fyul, 30 |

Handon Fire
DT: Nasat Gibthi, 28 |

New Belfast Whalers
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Specials Team
K: Mark Tomkins-Brown, 32 |

Port Patrick & Granton
P: Craig McLeod, 33 |

Handon City
KR: Jack Stoitkov, 27 |

Handon Fire
PR: Leon Caddie, 29 |

Soessch Bats
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---Subs---

Offence Line Up
QB: Gerry Bunton, 28 |

Soessch Bats
RB: Nick Lovelle, 19 |

Port Patrick & Granton
WR: Matthew Randolph, 22 |

Belker Celts
WR: Nail Cornor, 25 |

Handon Fire
WR: Kara O'Neil, 19 |

Lammerton Hawks
TE: Bob Vydale, 21 |

Handon Fire
RT: Sara Ofenski, 26 |

North Coast Sirens
LT: Meredith McEwan, 20 |

North Coast Sirens
RG: Lachlan Donald, 22 |

Handon City
LG: David Henson, 21 |

Handon City
C: Lena Stevens, 19 |

New Belfast Whalers

Defence Line Up
SS: Gemma Malcolm, 22 |

North Coast Sirens
FS: Duncan McRoss, 24 |

Handon Fire
CB: Gavin Dorite, 23 |

Belker Celts
CB: Bryan Blackburn, 25 |

Port Patrick & Granton
OLB: Pablo Deverto, 21 |

Vormsi Vikings
MLB: Tom Nicks, 18 |

Handon City
OLB: Owen Johansen, 26 |

Handon Fire
RE: Daisy Longly , 22 |

North Coast Sirens
LE: Ben Wilson, 27 |

Handon City
DT: Tom Tin, 21 |

Handon City
DT: Willy Perton, 25 |

Handon Rams

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RP Permissions

Choose my scorers: Y
Choose scoring events: Y
RP injuries to my players: Y
Godmod scoring events: Y
Godmod injuries: N
Godmod other events: Y Within reason

Style mod: +3

by **The Republic Of Arkan** » Wed Apr 27, 2016 5:27 am

OoC: Oh boy.

The Republic of Arkan's National Football Team

TEAM FACTS
Nation: The Republic of Arkan
Captain: Nicholas Silva (QB)
Nicknames: Kan's, 1723's, Rogues
Home Field: Galix Field, Arkan City, Arkan
Style: Attacking (3)

THE TEAM

COACHING
Head Coach: Travis Olentovo
Assistant Coach: Martin Screlivit
Offense Coordinator: James Screlivit
Defense Coordinator: Mark Olentovo

OFFENSE

QUARTERBACK
#3 Nicholas Silva (25 Y/O, 6'3", 198 lbs.) - STARTER
#40 Jack Malakard (32 Y/O, 6'2", 210 lbs.)

HALF-BACK
#24 Alen Jackren (26 Y/O, 5'11", 201 lbs.) - STARTER
#49 Greg Ollie (22 Y/O, 6', 199.5 lbs.)

FULL-BACK
#98 Calin Bernz (23 Y/O, 5'11", 200.5 lbs) - STARTER
#55 Jake Oberlan (22 Y/O, 6'2, 176 lbs)

TIGHT END (Giggity)
#15 Auston Tersiv (25 Y/O, 6'4", 231 lbs.) - STARTER
#33 Tallie Colokovo (34 Y/O, 6'2", 223 lbs.)

WIDE RECIEVER
#88 Marven Galchenuk (24 Y/O, 6'4", 221 lbs.) - STARTER 1
#87 Dana Flaye (23 Y/O, 6'3", 199 lbs.) - STARTER 2
#77 Garret Martevo (26 Y/O, 6'4", 204 lbs.)
#71 Remtiv Gulit (27 Y/O, 6'5", 215 lbs.)
#68 Trictus Darius (22 Y/O, 6'2", 213 lbs.) - KICK RETURNER
#97 Ragul Emortiv (21 Y/O, 6'1", 208 lbs.)

CENTER
#7 Grant Wakivov (25 Y/O, 6'3", 235 lbs.) - STARTER
#75 Yeglin Arziv (22 Y/O, 6'4", 228 lbs.)

LEFT TACKLE
#74 Dalton Abramov (24 Y/O, 6'2", 254 lbs.) - STARTER
#64 Aden Abramov (21 Y/O, 6'3", 245 lbs.)

RIGHT TACKLE
#46 Gaent Frenchie (25 Y/O, 6'2", 225 lbs.) - STARTER
#30 Henry Adamvov (22 Y/O, 6', 240 lbs.)

LEFT GAURD
#95 Hank Sentivolo (24 Y/O, 6'3", 232 lbs.) - STARTER
#91 Garen Wentovo (22 Y/O, 6'2", 244 lbs.)

RIGHT GAURD
#92 Jhetto Abrokov (22 Y/O, 6'3", 241 lbs.) - STARTER
#66 Iden Avocov (21 Y/O, 6'1", 234 lbs.)

DEFENSE

LEFT DEFENSIVE END
#44 Jack Morocas (25 Y/O, 6'3", 244 lbs.) - STARTER
#37 Marvin Geyson (23 Y/O, 6'2", 254 lbs.)

RIGHT DEFENSIVE END
#21 Fredrik Anders (29 Y/O, 6'4", 263 lbs.) - STARTER
#11 Anders Franzento (21 Y/O, 6'3", 243 lbs.)

DEFENSIVE TACKLE
#27 Frenzma Centartis (22 Y/O, 6'2", 264 lbs.) - STARTER
#31 Dalton Sandcastle (21 Y/O, 6'3", 279 lbs.) - STARTER
#36 Danny Bridgeware (25 Y/O, 6'2", 265 lbs.)
#41 Garent Evilsen (26 Y/O, 6'3", 299 lbs.)

LEFT OUTSIDE LINEBACKER
#41 Havlit Samtini (22 Y/O, 6'2", 254 lbs.) - STARTER
#61 Gemin Secrot (23 Y/O, 5'11.5", 242 lbs.)

RIGHT OUTSIDE LINEBACKER
#63 Jake Genravo (25 Y/O, 6'4", 243 lbs.) - STARTER
#33 Marco Remvatol (22 Y/O, 6'2", 240 lbs.)

MIDDLE LINEBACKER
#84 Jamie Semitiv (25 Y/O, 6'3", 238 lbs.) - STARTER
#53 Markov Elliott (22 Y/O, 6'2", 249 lbs.)

CORNERBACKS
#65 Dremov Shimvov (28 Y/O, 6'5", 225 lbs.) - STARTER
#59 Hemliv Dragov (26 Y/O, 6'3", 219 lbs.) - STARTER
#57 Evilin Smarkot (23 Y/O, 6'5", 215 lbs.)
#11 Greg Ovoletiv (22 Y/O, 6'4", 223 lbs.)

STRONG SAFETY
#96 Gary Gogloglechivic (26 Y/O, 6'4", 287 lbs.) - STARTER
#67 Martin Abitro (22 Y/O, 6'2", 226 lbs.)

FREE SAFETY
#97 Gare Enzotea (25 Y/O, 6'3", 268 lbs.) - STARTER 
#83 Carli Genvote (28 Y/O, 6'2", 279 lbs.)

SPECIAL TEAMS

LONG-SNAPPER
#75 Yeglin Arziv (22 Y/O, 6'4", 228 lbs.) - STARTER
#19 Grento Eglilativ (25 Y/O, 6'5", 199 lbs.)

KICKER
#4 Gary Ogolevkeh (27 Y/O, 6'3", 192 lbs.) - STARTER
#1 Daniel Gerson (23 Y/O, 6'2", 193 lbs.)

PUNTER
#1 Daniel Gerson (23 Y/O, 6'2", 193 lbs.) - STARTER
#4 Gary Ogolevkeh (27 Y/O, 6'3", 192 lbs.)

My opponent, if they RP first, may do the following:
Choose my Scorers: Yes
Choose Scoring Events: Yes
Godmod Scoring Events: Yes
RP Injuries to my Players: Yes (Don't murder them. Or let them be Austin Collie.)
Godmod Injuries to my Players: Yes
Godmod Other Events: Yes

Style Modifier: +3

works? · by **Abanhfleft** » Wed Apr 27, 2016 5:37 am

DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF ABANHFLEFT
National American football team

Abanhfleft returns to the World Bowl after deciding to not participate in last year's World Bowl XXVII, held in Cosumar, in honor of the victims of Air Abanhfleft Flight 5116. Now with a new team assembled, Abanhfleft will seek to start fresh with a new squad, a new coach, and new inspirations in the memories of the 25 members of the national American football team who were among those who died in Flight 5116. This new team made it as far as the quarterfinals in a cold Wednesday night in Quebec, but the Allamunnic States Fanboys were just too good even for this new-look team. Now the boys are back for more.

BASIC INFORMATION
Name of nation: Democratic Republic of Abanhfleft
Demonym: Fleftic
Official history: This will be Abanhfleft's second time playing the World Bowl after the disaster that was the crash of Air Abanhfleft Flight 5116 in Electrum. This is Abanhfleft's fifth time participating in the World Bowl overall.
Team colors: Blue, orange, and green
Style modifier: +2. Abanhfleft has adopted a new, more conservative attacking style of play under new coach Marius Magnussen.

HOME STADIUM

OFFENSE - BACKS AND RECEIVERS
Key: (Shirt number, height, weight in pounds, age, starter or not)

Quarterback - Radomel Santos (#54, 5'8", 176, 30, Starter)
Quarterback - Chadwick Ramirez (#29, 5'11", 200, 22)
Quarterback - Cornelius Menard (#14, 6'1", 213, 30)
Fullback - Von Colone (#2, 6'0, 212, 24, Starter)
Fullback - Sylvester Slattery (#12, 5'8", 170, 27)
Tailback - Dimitri Faure (#18, 5'5", 179, 27, Starter)
Tailback - Virgilio Evans (#75, 5'9", 189, 19)
Wide Receiver - Uranus Sanidor (#7, 5'9", 204, 29, Starter)
Wide Receiver - Saddam Hussain (#4, 6'0, 230, 24, Starter)
Wide Receiver - Jeremy Lacazette (#51, 6'1", 209, 21)
Wide Receiver - Jerry Grissom (#59, 5'8", 193, 33)
Tight End - Oren Makkabi (#47, 5'10", 188, 26, Starter)
Tight End - Arnold Wood (#44, 5'11", 203, 25)
Tight End - Lewis Hilton (#5, 6'0", 227, 26)

OFFENSE - LINEMEN
Center - Francisco Dalangin (#89, 5'6", 165, 28, Starter)
Center - Reynaldo Merlino (#97, 5'8", 240, 25)
Center - Tony Ferrell (#34, 6'0", 250, 32)
Offensive Guard - Canuto Batobalani III (#3, 5'5", 172, 29, Starter)
Offensive Guard - Hoyt Baumgardner (#85, 6'6", 229, 23, Starter)
Offensive Guard - Kent Hertz (#25, 6'1", 234, 25)
Offensive Guard - Chuck Naylor (#76, 5'9", 209, 29)
Offensive Tackle - Rudolph Gomez (#24, 5'9, 210, 26, Starter)
Offensive Tackle - Richard Maynard (#93, 6'4", 244, 30, Starter)
Offensive Tackle - Otto Roseborough (#96, 6'2", 222, 26)
Offensive Tackle - Sheldon Lybrand (#56, 5'7", 218, 24)

DEFENSE - BACKS AND LINEBACKERS
Middle Linebacker - Eduardo Knuckles (#4, 5'9", 225, 24, Starter)
Middle Linebacker - Sydney Granato (#68, 6'2", 240, 24)
Outside Linebacker - Yaropolk Feofiliyev (#4, 6'4", 255, 29, Starter)
Outside Linebacker - Ali Abdullah Latif (#8, 5'11", 214, 29, Starter)
Outside Linebacker - Damien Tocci (#13, 5'6", 177, 19)
Outside Linebacker - Grant Teller (#8, 6'4". 243, 22)
Cornerback - Minh Duong (#86, 5'7", 201, 22, Starter)
Cornerback - Talib Wahhad (#15, 6'3", 222, 26, Starter)
Cornerback - Jorge Read (#44, 6'2", 225, 30)
Cornerback - Rene Thomas (#25, 5'11", 210, 23)
Safety - Marcelo Chia (#32, 5'9", 18, 23, Starter)
Safety - Junichiro Chosokabe (#38, 6'2", 292, 29, Starter)
Safety - Andre Alexander (#65, 5'9", 207, 25)
Safety - Woodrow Basel (#83, 6'5", 250, 29)

DEFENSE - LINEMEN
Defensive Tackle - Farrell Watley (#57, 5'7", 217, 27, Starter)
Defensive Tackle - Ray Verrier (#20, 5'8", 200, 25, Starter)
Defensive Tackle - Cyrus Farrell (#27, 5'11", 210, 23)
Defensive Tackle - Aurelio Oropeza (#9, 6'0", 206, 22)
Defensive End - Patrick Endrolfini (#22, 6'6", 301, 30, Starter)
Defensive End - Till Hartzberger (#38, 6'6, 314, 32, Starter)
Defensive End - Vaughn Welker (#26, 5'7", 208, 22)
Defensive End - Morgan Winn (#6, 5'7", 175, 22)

SPECIAL TEAMS
Kicker - Cleveland Hyneman (#36, 5'10", 156, 24, Kickoff specialist)
Holder - Radomel Santos
Punter - Uziel Ehud (#65, 5'8", 175, 28)
Returner - Talib Wahhad

RP Permissions
Anything except killing is fair game.

by **Chromatika** » Wed Apr 27, 2016 6:07 pm

Chromatik National Gridiron Football Team
The Iron Legion

#    Pos   First       Last        Age    Height    Weight    Rank    Team                 
 1     P   Jeremy      Duncan       20    186 cm     73 kg    D In    Brisara Juggernauts    
 6     K   Harry       Garner       24    192 cm     82 kg    L Vi    Qet Lynx               
 7     K   Randy       Head         28    198 cm     80 kg    M Bl    Chromatik City Cyan       		
 8     P   Ivan        Stokes       28    176 cm     83 kg    M Vi    Staramara Angels       
10    QB   Anthony     Rivers       23    209 cm    105 kg    L In    Chromatik City Cyan        
12    QB   Nathaniel   Mercado      26    184 cm     98 kg    M In    Qet Lynx                   
13    QB   Mark        Rush         24    196 cm     98 kg    D Vi    Depri Lanar Turtles     
15    WR   Francis     Armstrong    22    214 cm     86 kg    L Bl    Chromatik City Cyan         
18    WR   William     Washington   25    206 cm     89 kg    M Vi    Brisara Juggernauts       
19    WR   Derrick     Wiley        29    222 cm     88 kg    D In    Depri Lanar Turtles      
22    CB   Ernest      Ashley       26    207 cm     82 kg    M In    Knetyohai Icebreakers  
24    HB   Leonardo    Curry        31    186 cm    113 kg    L Vi    Depri Sanar Batallion   
27    HB   David       McDonald     25    179 cm    106 kg    M Vi    Chromatik City Cyan    
28    SS   Earl        Bass         22    195 cm     98 kg    D In    Qet Lynx                   
29    FS   Jimmy       Sawyer       26    197 cm     94 kg    M Vi    Brisara Juggernauts    
32    FB   Robert      Harrington   31    180 cm    102 kg    D Vi    Depri Lanar Turtles    
35    CB   Maurice     McLean       26    210 cm     91 kg    M Bl    Qet Lynx               
39    FS   Gary        Farley       29    198 cm     94 kg    L In    Qet Lynx               
41   OLB   Timothy     Clay         25    187 cm     92 kg    M Vi    Chromatik City Cyan   
42    FB   Alberto     Dean         31    172 cm    100 kg    D In    Qet Lynx    
43    TE   Dave        Blackwell    26    194 cm     98 kg    L Vi    Staramara Angels 		
44    HB   Gene        Stewart      23    184 cm     99 kg    M In    Brisara Juggernauts		
45    CB   Robert      Stewart      27    210 cm     87 kg    M Vi    Chromatik City Cyan
47    SS   Seth        Hendricks    22    192 cm     89 kg    D Bl    Qet Lynx
49    CB   Lester      Russell      28    184 cm     91 kg    D Vi    Alnio Pirates
50   OLB   Todd        Snyder       25    176 cm    102 kg    L In    Brisara Juggernauts
52   MLB   Troy        Pace         24    182 cm    111 kg    M Vi    Qet Lynx
53    LE   Jerry       Young        31    186 cm    134 kg    M Bl    Depri Sanar Batallion
56   OLB   Clinton     Foster       29    192 cm    100 kg    D Vi    Chromatik City Cyan
58    DT   Glen        James        26    175 cm    125 kg    D In    Staramara Angels
59   MLB   Jonathan    O'Neal       24    163 cm     94 kg    L In    Depri Lanar Turtles
61    DT   Barry       Diaz         27    162 cm    112 kg    L Bl    Qet Lynx
62    RE   Dwayne      Flores       29    179 cm    124 kg    L Vi    Brisara Juggernauts
68    LT   Clayton     Randolph     25    186 cm    135 kg    M Vi    Chromatik City Cyan
70    LT   Lester      Townsend     26    183 cm    136 kg    M In    Qet Lynx
71    LG   Johnathan   Garcia       21    201 cm    138 kg    D In    Knetyohai Icebreakers
72    RG   Dan         Barnett      27    186 cm    142 kg    D Vi    Alnio Pirates
74     C   Byron       Sheppard     23    192 cm    154 kg    D Bl    Depri Sanar Batallion
77    RT   Thomas      Acevedo      29    186 cm    158 kg    L Vi    Qet Lynx
78    RG   Jeffery     Sweet        22    184 cm    143 kg    L In    Chromatik City Cyan
79    RT   Jim         Byrd         26    186 cm    156 kg    M Bl    Depri Lanar Turtles
80    WR   Daniel      Acevedo      27    179 cm     95 kg    D Vi    Alnio Pirates
81    WR   Marshall    Reese        24    212 cm     85 kg    M Vi    Depri Sanar Batallion
84    WR   Brandon     Bridges      24    210 cm     89 kg    M In    Qet Lynx	        
88    TE   Neil        Frye         29    196 cm     92 kg    D Vi    Chromatik City Cyan
89    TE   Walter      Bradley      21    187 cm     94 kg    L Vi    Alnio Pirates
90   OLB   Steve       Wilcox       25    182 cm     99 kg    M Vi    Qet Lynx       
94   OLB   Jack        Davenport    20    191 cm     98 kg    M Vi    Brisara Juggernauts    
95    DT   Zachary     Pena         26    181 cm    142 kg    L In    Qet Lynx               
96    NT   Howard      McLaughlin   27    194 cm    154 kg    D Vi    Depri Sanar Batallion  
97   MLB   Michael     Lynch	    24    186 cm     85 kg    D In    Staramara Angels	     
98    LE   Marvin      Hernandez    22    184 cm     95 kg    M Vi    Alnio Pirates          
99    RE   Allen       Griffith     26    174 cm     97 kg    M Bl    Qet Lynx

My opponent, if they RP first, may do the following:
Choose my Scorers: Yes, but read my roster!
Choose Scoring Events: Yes, but read my roster!
Godmod Scoring Events: No
RP Injuries to my Players: Yes, but I get to choose the severity
Godmod Injuries to my Players: No
Godmod Other Events: No

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by **Rennidan** » Thu Apr 28, 2016 7:31 am

"Do not insult me. Call me what I am. A bastard."

The reporter, all smiles and politeness and metallic sweat, shifted in their chair.

"I didn't mean to insult! I just can't print that word is all..."

The heavy rocking had set the reporter's gut lurching, more so than my presence already had. We Bastards had repurposed an old relic of an oil tanker to sail our way away to Kaboomlandia, aiming to land on their southern coast. Helicopters and small yachts intercepted us day by day to unload and gobble up an ever circulating ring of world press.

I hated them.

They rode on the wakes of giants and expected to feed off the scraps of their glories and this was what made me both angry and sick. I could see the soul of the press pipsqueak before me and it was but an odorous sludge.

They spoke but I did not listen. I chose to remember instead and played game tapes in the theater of my mind. My body had become a storybook of scars, each showed a mistake I would not make again. I played with the nub of my left ring finger. It had been lost it in our last fight against Kaboomlandia, getting wedged in the facemask of Bighill during a sneak. His momentum had torn it half way, the next down I took it the rest when I realised it was preventing a perfect spiral on my throws. A fond memory indeed.

The reporter grew bored and their sweat turned from nervous to irate. How many minutes of silence had I forced them in to? When enough was enough they threw their notepad at me and stormed off.

Another insult.

I stood and followed.

_________________

"--and just as the Rennidan Ba-BLEEP-s dock, we receive word that search and rescue have called off their efforts to find the missing reporter. It is believed they were swept overboard in the harsh conditions after interviewing Remcae-Powis during the Rennidanian teams sea voyage to Kaboomlandia--"

_________________

We arrive to small amounts of fanfare, some home fans with banners and flags and no health insurance or passports because ours is not a nation any more but simply an island we live on. I am unsure how they arrived or how they will fare over the next few days in Kaboomlandia, but it is the way of my people to drink and to fight and to make friends of your enemies. Wherever we go we make friends through blood and booze, wherever we go we make our ancestors proud.

by **Banija** » Thu Apr 28, 2016 10:21 pm

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Banija gets ready for trip to Taeshan to kick off the 29th World Bowl

Ezekiel Daniachew, the Banijan head coach for the 29th World Bowl

BUSUKUMA- The Banijan Gridiron Football League, the second largest sports league in Banija behind the Premier Soccer League, was strangely and suspiciously absent from the 28th World Bowl competition. There was a dispute between the Banijan Gridiron Football League, and the governing body for the sport, called Football Banija. There was a dispute in revenue sharing and releasing players, and it so happened that the Banijan Gridiron Football League would not release its players for international play. Now, the Northern Moravica NSCF 12 side played in the World Bowl and played well, but they were not professional players. Now, Banija looks to be new & improved, with professionals across the board.

Of course, this shows the very most at head coach. Ezekiel Daniachew, who just recently finished his 3rd season domestically as a head coach, has been declared the head coach for the 29th World Bowl. Of course, his goal will be to escape the group stages and head to the knockout stages in Frenline Delpha or Drawkland, where if they reach that stage, they have as much of a chance as anybody to go the distance in this tournament. Ezekiel Daniachew is a coach with a defensive background. He hired Northern Moravica head coach Horace Browning to act as his defensive coordinator for the tournament, showing that he understands the cliche that defense wins championships. This Banijan team is loaded with playmakers on defense, and if they win it all, it will be the defense that carries them to a championship.

The player to watch on the defensive side of the football has to be starting free safety Chirkos Gazaee. The 29 year old is the defense's enforcer, is a team leader, and might possibly be the best player on the team. He is a punisher over the middle of the field, as he is known to dish out big hits to anybody who comes near his vicinity in the middle of the field. The ball-hawking safety is the heart & soul of this defense that takes pride in its ability to limit big plays, and specifically for a secondary that takes pride in their own skills to give up big plays via passing downs. The secondary is going to have to make some plays if Banija wants to finish top two in this group. They start with a very tough trip to Taeshan, but they are going to be playing some very talented quarterbacks in their group. This defense, especially the secondary, must set the tone if Banija wants to compete against the top teams in their group.

On the offensive side of the ball, things are a little bit different. Banija is not going to throw the ball much with Slawomir Kovach. He is a talented quarterback who won a lot of games at Northern Moravica, and won a handful of games at the last World Bowl, but who has never been seen as a superstar quarterback. He's a winner and he's a leader, as he has a knack for making the throws down the stretch, but he's not a gunslinger or a world beater. However, he has some talented wideouts. College teammate Vena Resnick is his #2 receiver, and then 6'5 Robel Kassa is his large receiver on the other side. The two big targets, especially Kassa will demand double teams, which will allow time for Kovach's other receivers to get open. Look for Kassa to be targeted a lot, especially in the red zone, as Kovach likes to rely heavily on his #1 and Kassa is taking that role this time.

Ultimately, this trip to Taeshan will be a very interesting opener for this Banijan side. Starting the tournament with a tough road game was never going to be a fun task, but somebody has to do it, and that somebody is Banija. Taeshan is ranked 11th, and Banija 26th, but Banija comes in with a lot of confidence and a very different team from the one they brought a few years ago to World Bowl 28. These two teams are going to compete in Taeshan in a close match, and winner will be in the driver's seat in the group when it comes to getting a coveted top two spot at the end of the 10 group stage games.

works? · by **Abanhfleft** » Fri Apr 29, 2016 2:27 am

Part One Part Two Part Three Part Four Part Five Part Six Part Seven Part Eight Part Nine Part Ten Part Eleven Part Twelve

No Place For Heroes, Part Thirteen

Chah Rajawhm National Airport
Chah Rajawhm, Gharbambiyah

"Our objective's name is Rowan Benedict Balladur, Junior," Gerry Anthony said to his team as he briefed them in on their latest mission. "He is the son of General Balladur of WAMIGHA. Yesterday, at 1700 hours, forces loyal to the warlord Edward Eskalumbuye of the so-called 'Emirate of Al Jawal' attacked a WA aid mission in the outlying villages of Al Jawal, where Eskalumbuye has been known to operate ever since Isaiah Cabulovowino overthrew the transitional government and declared himself president. The WA and the WAHO were well aware of the dangers of giving aid in the area and had planned accordingly, with a platoon of peacekeepers from Oontaz Dert Li Ng assisting and providing protection for the aid workers. The attack by Eskalumbuye's militia left five peacekeepers dead and seven wounded, and during the firefight it appears that they have managed to take Balladur Junior, or Arby as his father claims he likes to be called, captive. It appears as if the capture of Arby Balladur was the militia's primary objective, as dozens of crates of relief goods which were left behind by the fleeing volunteer workers have been left abandoned at the site of the fighting for a few hours before the locals inevitably began taking the goods for themselves."

"At 0900 hours this morning, WAMIGHA received a video message from the so-called 'Emirate of Al Jawal,' in which they announced their demands for President Cabulovowino to resign from the presidency of Gharbambiyah and bring back the so-called 'righteous government' of Abdullah Sulaiman," Gerry continued. "There was the obligatory 'give us our demands or we will kill our captive' at the end. But that is far from our concern right now. Instead, General Balladur has ordered us to use all means necessary to locate where the rebels are holding his son and free him as soon as possible.

"Now, it seems as if we've been given a tall task, but from the get-go, we've already got a few clubs that will help us find and track down Eskalumbuye and his militia," Gerry said as new picture slides came up on the projection screen behind him. "The only rebel speaking in the video handed over to WAMIGHA has a distinctive voice and accent, and he also stands above his fellow rebels. It only took a few hours for comparative analysis to reveal that this rebel over here is none other than Edward Eskalumbuye himself." The images behind Gerry then turned into a side-by-side comparison of the speaking rebel on the video and a full-body image of Eskalumbuye himself while making an open speech during the early days following Isaiah Cabulovowino's coup. "As you can see, Eskalumbuye is the same height as the rebel speaking in the video, and the general build and posture matches as well," he said. "Thus, there is now no doubt that this is Edward Eskalumbuye speaking.

"And therefore, if that means that Eskalumbuye is in the video himself, then it stands to reason that Arby Balladur is still in Al Jawal. Eskalumbuye never ventures away from his base of operations, so this means that Arby is still being held in Al Jawal. Looking at the surroundings in which the video was taken, and taking into account the background noise picked up in the video's audio tracks, it seems as if Eskalumbuye is holding Arby somewhere... in the warehouse district of Al Jawal."

"The warehouse district?" Lizzie Glenn repeated. "Isn't that where they say Eskalumbuye is hiding out?"

"Exactly, which is what makes this mission that much harder for all of us," Gerry said. "It means that Eskalumbuye's keeping his captive close to him, and that he's got his entire army at his disposal to protect both him and Arby from anyone trying to rescue the general's son and capture the rebel leader. Now, this little fact has made us change our game plan, but only by a little. Instead of our full force going into Al Jawal, we'll only be bringing in a smaller unit. That unit will be made up of me, Gab, Ellie and, incidentally, Lizzie, you. Now, our mission's priority is to rescue Arby Balladur, but if the opportunity to do damage to Edward Eskalumbuye's campaign comes up, then we'll take it, but only if it won't come as a big risk to any of us. Okay, to everyone who's along for the mission, pick up your weapons from our armory and then follow me out to the airport. We're going to be flying."

Gerry looked at the helicopter before him, giving it a good look-over. The helicopter was an Aerospatiale Alouette III, and while the weapons pods hanging from its sides were now gone, having been removed some time ago by God knows who, but he could still see the faint signs of the chopper's past life as a military transport.

"Do you like it?" Fernando Tarrasco asked as he walked up to Gerry. He was the owner of the Alouette, but technically it was registered as property of his "organization". Tarrasco specialized in "bringing in things that people don't really want going through their borders to the people who could afford them," which for him was a nicer way of saying smuggling and arms trafficking.

"Wherever did you get this chopper, Nando?" Gerry asked.

"This Alouette was formerly part of the Rhodesian Air Force," Fernando said proudly. "It flew as part of Fireforce missions throughout the 1970s before Rhodesia finally became Zimbabwe. This particular Alouette ended up in neighboring Zambia, where its armaments were stripped and it was used as a cargo chopper. After its previous owner died a few years ago, I bought the chopper and brought it over here to Gharbambiyah, where it now assists my organization with its dealings with Gharbambiyah and the neighboring countries."

"So this was a former Rhodesian chopper?" Gerry muttered, running a hand over the chopper's paint. "You surprise me every day, Fernando Tarrasco."

"Let me introduce you to the crew," Fernando said, stretching out a hand for Gerry to follow. Fernando led Gerry to the front of the Alouette, where two men were leaning against the glass of the cockpit. "Gentlemen," he called out, and the two men stood at attention. At least, to Gerry, it looked like they were standing at attention. "This is the man who will be using your chopper for a special mission from the World Assembly," Fernando said to them. "He is Gerry Anthony. Gerry, this is Alvin Lopez and Fabio Marquez. They are two of my most trusted pilots."

Gerry shook hands with Alvin and Fabio. "I guess you two must be pretty good pilots if Fernando here says that he trusts the both of you," he said. "So, what do the two of you do here in Gharbambiyah, aside from official business for your organization?"

"We usually fly relief goods and other such cargo between the states," Alvin replied.

Just then, a woman peeked her head out of one of the cockpit's windows. "I have to say that I'm impressed, guys," Rysa Browne said. "The Alouette is, like, forty years old now but it still looks like brand new! You guys must be doing some loving maintenance work on this baby."

"She is our pride and joy after all," Fabio said to Gerry. "Without her, we wouldn't have a job, Alvin and I."

"How do you feel about having to give up your usual work for a moment and going for a ride with an RBI agent?"

"We've heard about the son of the general that got kidnapped, so we assume that that must be why we're doing this," Alvin said.

"Your assumption is correct this time," Gerry said. "But don't get used to the business of assuming. I heard somewhere that assumption is the mother of all fuck-ups, and while I have no idea who said that, I have found myself agreeing with him when I assumed and it blew up in my face."

Alvin and Fabio nodded their heads at the same time as Gab de Galicia, Ellie Quest, and Liz Glenn walked over to the chopper. Alvin jumped into the cockpit of the Alouette with Rysa, while Fabio helped the others load their gear into the chopper. As he mounted a PKP Pecheneg machine gun on the side of the chopper, Gerry asked him, "Are you sure that it's okay with you if Rysa spent some time in the pilot's seat? This is your helicopter, after all."

"Nah, it's all right with me, Mr. Anthony," Fabio replied. "I can tell a good pilot when I see one, and Miss Browne looks like one hell of a pilot."

"Looks like you've got a strong vote of confidence here, Rysa," Gerry told her.

"Oh, don't try and be a cupid now, boss man," Rysa told him. "It just doesn't suit you."

"What's this I hear about Cupid and whatnot, eh?" Gab asked as he got into the helicopter.

"Pre-mission jitters, Gab," Gerry replied. "I need a way to release the tension."

"Look, no one's gonna complain if you use the bathroom for a little bit longer than usual, you know," Gab replied. "I know I did."

"You are a disgusting old man, Gabriel de Galicia!" Ellie Quest said as she got into the chopper.

"You took your sweet time getting here, Ellie," Gerry said as he helped her and Liz get onboard. "Does that mean that I shouldn't be shaking hands with you as well? Never mind that, looks like we're all set to go!" he said before giving Ellie a chance to reply or get a comeback.

The helicopter lifted off of the not tarmac of Chah Rajawhm National Airport and turned towards Al Jawal as soon as it was above the airport's terminal buildings. As the Alouette flew past innumerable sand dunes, Gerry said, "All right, guys, let's go over the plan once again. The chopper will drop us off a click away from the objective, and then we'll split into two pairs as we approach the objective on foot. Lizzie and I will go left while Gab and Ellie go to the right. Once we're at the objective, we'll link up, breach, and sweep the place for the hostage. Eliminate all hostiles if necessary, but our main objective is to go in there and take Arby Balladur alive. If we nab and-or kill Edward Eskalumbuye, that's a bonus for everyone, but remember that he's not the priority."

"You know, boss man," Liz Glenn said, "what about that thing about plans and first contact with the enemy?"

"That's the real question, Liz," Gerry said. "That's the real question."

"You're unusually quiet today, Ellie," Gabriel said to Ellie. "Something bothering you?"

"What?" Ellie asked in surprise. She had been looking at the distance before Gab had talked to her. "Oh, I was just thinking that there's something not right with the whole thing."

"There always is something that isn't right, Ellie," Gab replied. "Our job is to deal with those wrong things and make them right."

"I know that, Gab," Ellie replied. "But there's this gut feeling or woman's intuition telling me that something's about to go horribly wrong for us soon."

"Just don't focus on it," Gab said. "if you don't think about it, it can't happen."

"Such amazing logic, Gab."

"It's not logic, Ellie. More like experience or common sense."

"All right, guys, we're nearing the LZ," Rysa called out from the cockpit. "One minute." They were now flying over the slums of Al Jawal, a district of houses made from assorted materials, ranging from the tried-and-tested mud brick and stone to such materials as discarded wood and galvanized roofing sheeting. Four narrow strips of asphalt and macadam wound their way through the desert to meet at a point right in the middle of the collection of huts and shanties. A simple crumbling stone fort, a dusty white mosque, and a large open marketplace dominated the center of Al Jawal. To the north was the so-called industrial district, named so only because that was where a lot of warehouses had been erected in the time from the death of Abdul Fakkadi to the rise of Isaiah Cabulovowino. The steel roofs of the warehouses shone brightly under the desert sun.

"Gerry, we're gonna have to land a little further away from the objective than we expected," Rysa said. "Alvin here says that the Emirate boys have some captured SAMs and ack-ack to defend their turf from CIA drones and that kind of thing."

"Well, a little more exercise can't be bad for the body, right?" Gerry replied. "What's a few more clicks to get discovered and ambushed by the enemy?" This elicited some groans from the others.

"I'm just the messenger, Gerry," Rysa said in her defense. "You don't have to shoot me."

"Don't worry, I realized that," Gerry said. "Just get us down as close as you can."

"Copy that." The Alouette flew over some metal-roofed huts before it began to flare for a landing over a relatively flat patch of ground. Ellie could feel the heat emanating from all that metal rising up to boil the sweat off of her face, but she could barely lift an arm to wipe the sweat away before she felt more than heard the soft landing of the chopper's tires on the sandy soil. Gerry was first out of the chopper, followed by Liz. Ellie followed Gab out of the chopper, and once she had felt her boots make contact with the sand, Gerry said on his radio, "INTERCEPTOR is on the ground."

by **Schottia** » Fri Apr 29, 2016 2:33 am

How it had all changed. In the span of one year, all their lived had been shifted dramatically - as Schottia's Word Bowl Champions made the transition from complete unknowns to national heroes. It had been a relatively short journey in sporting terms - just five years in fact - since that ramshackle side of semi-pro (and definitely not pros) was mashed together to compete in the now defunct Baptism of Iron.

Five years on there was a new breed of Schottic gridiron player. They were the young stars of the new SGL, a group of players who had never known anything other than success, and making it to the knockout stages. Many of them were just kids back in the days of World Bowl 25, when the previous generation crashed and burned against some of the world's top side. But that wasn't their story, that history didn't belong to them.

Gabi Alessi sat on the sofa in the SBC TV studio, directly opposite the sharply-dressed host. John Lamb wasn't listening, with any particular intent, to what she had to say; instead he greeted each comment with quick little nods of the head, which suggested he wasn't particularly interested in what she had to say. The Quarterback got the impression that the grey-haired man was just waiting for her to finish speaking so he could interject, projecting his own opinions.

Arguably, of all the players in the squad, her life had changed most dramatically. Her standout performances - particularly in the last three games - had seen her literally go from a nobody, to a national hero over night. She was now one of the big names signed up to the national sports-clothing label, with Photoshoped images of her plastered up and down the country. She had appeared on countless talkshows, and had come second in the Schottic Sports Personality of The Year Awards.

Gabi, herself... she could handle it okay. The problem was her partner Steven. Not only was he the shy and retiring type, he also strongly disliked gridiron... and all sports for that matter. Before the title win last year their relationship had worked quite well - kind of - and despite the glaring differences in their personalities, they kind of cancelled themselves out.

Gabi was probably a little over adventurous -- Steven helped keep her grounded

Steven was always more incline to hole himself up in his flat -- Gabi made sure he got out more.

Stuff like this...

All in all, the relationship just worked - or at least it had done. Now things were becoming increasingly strained, and Gabi's tendency to get recognised wherever she went, meant that Steven was now even less inclined to leave the house than he was before. The final straw for him had been when a certain Schottic magazine (not exactly famed for its quality journalism) ran an article criticising his appearance, and suggesting that Gabi could do better. This was the fatal blow that shattered the young man's already wafer thin veneer of confidence. When they walked through the park together Gabi already had to walk of the side of him closest to the any ball-games, just in case the ball broke their way, and one of them was forced to throw it back. This had now extended to all walks of life, and walking down the pavement they would regularly have to reposition, lest any attention be drawn his way. Despite all Gabi's efforts to rectify the current situation nothing seemed to be working, and she was now terrified that they would have to go their separate ways.

Anyway Gabriela! Pay attention!!!!!

'So Gabriella, going into your opening match...' John Lamb seemed keen to keep the conversation moving. Their must have been certain pre-agreed points he had to cover, but it gave Gabi the impression that he was reading from a script. 'HUElavia in Frenline Delpha? What do you need to do differently, if anything? How do you think you need to approach the game?'

Gabi tucked a few loose hairs back behind her ears and frowned a little, still trying to reel her mind back in. 'Eh...' What a broad question! 'Well I think it's going to be a lot harder in a lot of respects. I mean, defending your title... well the bar is already set so high, you can kind of only go downhill from there.' Watching herself back on TV so many times in the last twelve months, Gabi had been working hard to cut out the: ers, eh, ah, kind ofs, and likes from her speech, but their were still one or two which crept through.

'So you think the other sides will raise their game against you this time round?' Lamb changed his to a more relaxed posture, crossing his legs, placing an elbow on the armrest of his own chair.

'Well, that's inevitable I guess.' Gabi replied with a frown. 'Everyone raises their game when the play the world champions - in any sport for that matter. It was the same when we played The Regulars in last year's semi.' Something about the relaxing of Lamb's posture had the opposite affect on Gabi, making her sit back in her chair a little. 'So that's not going to make this year any easier, but lets be honest - there are some good sides in our group anyway, Kaboomlandia are ranked 13th in the world and Rennidan have a great history in the sport.'

'That's fair enough.' Lamb nodded, keeping the same professional smile, which lacked any real warmth. 'So Schottia are currently ranked number one in the world. We must be going into this as favourites surely?'

Gabi contorted in her seat, her face betraying her with a myriad of micro-expressions, showing exactly how she felt about that tag. It was something that she knew was playing on all of her teammate's minds. It was a position that none of them wanted to be in, with the danger that they may have raised the bar too high for even themselves. After they hammered Taeshan in the last sixteen, they had thought that was as good as it got. Then putting twenty points past the Grid-Slaves, when they thought they were going to get pummelled, was better than their wildest dreams. Then of course there was the semi-final with The Allamunnic States - six times world champions, and one of the sided that had helped Schottia most over the last five years. The 24-17 win had somehow put them into the final, and against Thereisnogodistan, it was a winnable one at that. It had all just come out of nowhere, and now there were a few players in the side who just didn't know where to go next.

'No! Not by any stretch of the imagination.' Gabi answered in reply. 'The Allamunnic States are still going to be the team to beat, in terms of the players they have at their disposal.' This was what their Head Coach Lewis Patterson had told them all to say; this was the line they were sticking to. The plan was to try and keep the pressure off of them as much as possible. 'Then there's also Gregoryisgodistan, Ko-oren... Quebec had a good young side last year, they won't be easy to beat.'

This was going to be the last interview before they all headed out to Frenline Delpha. Each year since Schottia had first entered a team in the World Bowl, the sport's profile had risen with each subsequent tournamnet. It had been transformed from a one-off event which people stayed up late once a year to watch; while having no understanding of the rules. To a sport which was close to matching even football and rugby in terms of its following. Everyone involved with the Schottic team, like Gabi, would need to learn to grow with it, or they would crash and burn under the pressure.

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