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Postby Ranoria » Tue Sep 13, 2022 10:04 pm

Richardson University, after the Governors huge win over rival Kohnhead City to make them 3-0 over the Mighty Eagles in the Harrowitz era

"Rylan," Isaiah Hunter asked as their as-of-yet unnamed snow bear wandered the park adjacent to the school., "Would you rather be a panda bear or a lion?"

"I'm me, Isaiah, why would I want to be anyone else?"

Isaiah conceded with a nod, "I'm not sure you realize just how mentally healthy that is."

Make It A 2-0 Start For Cold Hill As Benoit Youngblood Clutches Up In The Final Act

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Swisston has always been the middling team of the Big 8. They're not really able to slug it out with the heavyweights of five-time Big 8 champs like Cold Hill or Richardson, or the two-time semifinalists over in Kohnhead City. But they'll beat up on the bottom feeders all day, and put up numbers doing it.

So when this game was 20-16 with just minutes left to play, you can imagine the home crowd was deafening, as often happens in with Kohnhead's passionate fanbases. Benoit Youngblood hasn't been quite as flashy early on as the hype drew him up to be, now with four interceptions through his first two collegiate starts, but as of that moment, he was still 1-0 with a chance to stay unbeaten.

But right there, Youngblood showed the ice in his veins (pun! kinda.) It'd be three straight completions, one a bold call on a screen to Alexander Østby, and the Vanorian back picked up 37 yards on that catch before Darin Sundström brought his team inside the ten with just seconds on the clock.

And Nikolas Isaksen? He's always been a jump ball specialist - a corner fade to the outside shoulder was almost impossible to defend, and the ever-modest Vanorian superstar handed the ball off to the referee and let the rest of the team celebrate.

Benoit hasn't quite put up the numbers we expected early on, but these were his first two games in two years - and he's still unbeaten.
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Big Eight, Mineral: Week 3

Postby Drawkland » Tue Sep 13, 2022 10:18 pm

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Big Eight & Mineral
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Let's cutoff for week 3!



BIG EIGHT
Cold Hill University (RAN) 13–3 Richardson University (RAN)
Swisston City University (KHD) 17–20 Kohnhead City University (KHD)
Bermia Santura University (CAD) 13–45 Panem University (STR)
Summit University (HAR) 14–15 Hankow State University (UNV)

# Everless Division                Pld    W   L    PF   PA   PD 
1 Cold Hill University (RAN) 3 3 0 59 36 +23
2 Richardson University (RAN) 3 2 1 66 43 +23
3 Kohnhead City University (KHD) 3 1 2 39 63 −24
4 Swisston City University (KHD) 3 0 3 61 83 −22



# Evermore Division Pld W L PF PA PD
1 Hankow State University (UNV) 3 3 0 48 27 +21
2 Summit University (HAR) 3 2 1 88 35 +53
3 Panem University (STR) 3 1 2 68 61 +7
4 Bermia Santura University (CAD) 3 0 3 23 104 −81


MINERAL
Trent State University (TJU) 30–44 Green City University (TJU)
University of Gairuwa (ARJ) 13–19 University of the Commonwealth of Baker Park (CBP)
University of Alexandroupolis (NGS) 27–24 Constantinople University (NGS)
The University of Waterloo (CDO) 22–19 Bowerstone University (ATH)

# Heartland Division                                  Pld    W   L    PF   PA   PD 
1 University of the Commonwealth of Baker Park (CBP) 3 3 0 91 62 +29
2 Green City University (TJU) 3 2 1 91 75 +16
3 Trent State University (TJU) 3 1 2 116 117 −1
4 University of Gairuwa (ARJ) 3 0 3 59 103 −44



# Boreal Division Pld W L PF PA PD
1 University of Alexandroupolis (NGS) 3 3 0 97 81 +16
2 Constantinople University (NGS) 3 2 1 90 54 +36
3 The University of Waterloo (CDO) 3 1 2 59 83 −24
4 Bowerstone University (ATH) 3 0 3 66 94 −28
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NSFB-CF: Earth Trophy V - Green Power

Postby TJUN-ia » Wed Sep 14, 2022 10:17 am

The day had finally arrived. Earth Trophy V was here and Notts would get to host first for Season 3. You could certainly say that this was a day that a lot of people here in TJUN-ia had been waiting for, the chance to see this rivalry come to the fore once more, and considering the history that these two schools have produced over the years, everyone was certainly ready for more fireworks to come from a rivalry that has certainly developed its own storyline over the years.

Both teams entered this contest, the first of the season at Sherwood Field, with similar stories to tell, good wins against Gairuwa of Arjunnagar and tough losses to UCBaker Park, but both of them were done in different circumstances. The Trent State Feathercaps lost a game in which had over 100 combined points scored while winning the other by 30, both on the road, with Johnny Bridgeford speaking high praise on starting QB Jason Steels, whom he hoped would keep the Earth Trophy here in Notts for the first time since that first meeting. As for the Green City Royal Eagles, they won their first game by 11 and lost Game 2 by 6 - both in their humble abode of The Palace @GCU. Now, Paul Abdullahi was hoping for a Trophy defence on the road that would get their season back on track, commanded by the now Senior QB Moses Igbinoghene.

And so, those were the scenarios entering this contest at a ravenous Horseshoe and the game both of TJUN-ia's finest would produce would certainly be one for the ages. TSU was certainly up for a game such as this one and the 30 points they scored were certainly valiant, with Steels scoring 4 TDs, 3 of them on the ground via Patrícia Chládeková (twice) and Candice Fay and once via a throw to Ivan Borosić, with Eleonora "Firefeet" Scafakou making 3/4 PATs and 1 FG. Green City, however, were always one step ahead and their 44 points were also pretty good - 6 TDs from Moses, one each from himself, Batsogile Lovederia for her first as a Royal Eagle, Mercy and Stella Oshoala, Gilbert Nyamutsamba and Lucky Sithole-Sita. Glory Oparanozie made 5/6 on PATs and 2 FGs too. This rivalry has always been interesting and now, another page is written. GCU keeps the Earth Trophy, the series now 4-1 in their favour and despite everything that TSU can really do, the Royal Eagle seems all-powerful in this rivalry right now.

Now, both teams must move on and face each team in the Boreal Division one by one, with TSU hosting the Bowerstone Bobcats of Anthor while GCU hosts the Waterloo Redcoats of the Canadian Dominion. What trials shall follow them? We'll just have to wait and see.


TSU SCHEDULE (MINERAL Conference, Mineral Division + 3 Non-Conf)
Week 1: @UCBP (CBP) L 43-60 (0-1)
Week 2: @Gairuwa (ARJ) W 43-13 (1-1)
Week 3: vs Green City (TJU) - Earth Trophy V L 30-44 (1-2)
Week 4: vs Bowerstone (ATH)
Week 5: @Alexandropolis (NGS)
Week 6: @Waterloo (CDO)
Week 7: vs Constantinople (NGS) - Homecoming
---------------------Mineral Division Rematches---------------------
Week 8: vs UCBP (CBP)
Week 9: vs Gairuwa (ARJ)
Week 10: @Green City (TJU) - Earth Trophy VI
Week 11: Conference Championship Week
---------------------Non-Conference---------------------
Week 12: @Felswyr State (CMT)
Week 13: vs Elephant Valley (SNL)
Week 14: vs Swisston City (KND) - Senior Day

SCHEDULE (MINERAL Conference, Mineral Division + 3 Non-Conf)
Week 1: vs Gairuwa (ARJ) W 41-33 (1-0)
Week 2: vs UCBP (CBP) L 6-12 (1-1)
Week 3: @Trent State (TJU) - Earth Trophy V W 44-30 (2-1)
Week 4: vs Waterloo (CDO)
Week 5: @Constantinople U (NGS)
Week 6: @Bowerstone (ATH)
Week 7: vs UAlexandropolis (NGS) - Homecoming
---------------------Mineral Division Rematches---------------------
Week 8: @Gairuwa (ARJ)
Week 9: @UCBP (CBP)
Week 10: vs Trent State (TJU) - Earth Trophy VI
Week 11: Conference Championship Week
---------------------Non-Conference---------------------
Week 12: @Mancodas (PFA)
Week 13: vs Panem (STR) - Senior Day
Week 14: @Cavsar (DRK)
1st: ECC4/5, NSSCRA13, RLWC22, IBS20, EBT3, EIHT2
2nd: NSCF24/26, ARWC4, WC:TOTS, IBC34, IBS17, RUWC33/35, ECC6
3rd: ARWC3, IBC32, ECC3/7, ARWC6, ET20IV
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T1: #07 Michael Stefan (S13 T1 Champ/9W)/#64 Alfonso Mercado (3W)/#03 Maddison Riley-Jones (S10 T2 Champ/2W-T1/3W-T2)
T2: #96 Alice Jepkosgei (3W)/#70 Gongming Gao [NCR] (5W)/#79 Axel Chase

WGPO: #11 Lane Carter (2W)/ #9 Batu Tüvshinbayar (WGP2 S5 Champion/1W)
NSTT: 4 S-Titles (3 RU)/2 D-Titles (6 RU)

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TJUN (Ta-Jun) - An organ of the UN that focuses on "international role-play" (i.e. USA = Fang the Sniper) (U2)
TJUN-ia (Ta-Jun-ee-a) - The testing grounds of TJUN members, but operates as an independent nation. (U3)

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Postby United Vietussia » Wed Sep 14, 2022 9:21 pm

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Honey Badgers prevail in close affair after another masterclass from #1 scoring defense in NSCF

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DC Caleb Franks has been the star of the show for the Honey Badgers, leading them to a 3-0 start behind the #1 scoring defense in the NSCF.

Punch us if you've heard this one before: the defense got it done for the Honey Badgers once again. It was far from the prettiest of affairs, but the Honey Badgers now sit at 3-0 with the outright division lead after a 15-14 Week 3 road win against Summit University. Defensive coordinator Caleb Franks has absolutely been the darling of the Honey Badger squad this season, concocting defensive schemes that have fooled their first 3 opponents, holding them to only 9 PPG (by comparison, the same teams are averaging 25.3 PPG when not playing Hankow State to this point). When asked about the recent success of the team, DC Franks said, "Look, I don't care how much we win by. We can win by 5, we can win by 50...as long as you get me and these guys [the defense] a one-point lead, we're gonna do everything we can to bring it home."

The Honey Badger defensive effectively neutered one of the more potent offenses in the league, disrupting a run-first offense that had been averaging 37 PPG coming into the contest. The Summit Phoenix were simply unable to establish any sort of rhythm, a key to their success in their first two outings. "We did everything we could to make life uncomfortable for them," said LB Dexter Baxter. "We knew coming in that this was a run-heavy group, so we were content to simply stack the tackle box...they never really gave us any other looks other than the occasional pass, so all in all, a fairly simple night for us."

On the note of those passes, that was the primary reason the Honey Badgers were still burned for 2 touchdowns, as their tendency to crowd the line to stop the run occasionally left Phoenix receivers wide open for the easy score. On the other side of the ball, the offensive struggles of the Honey Badgers continued, as they only found the back of the endzone once on a breakaway run by Mark Dyer (the Phoenix blocked the extra point on the PAT). Kicker Lewis Love stole the show on the offensive end of things, knocking through 3 field goals on 3 attempts, including a 52-yarder at the end of the first half (his lone PAT attempt was blocked). Questions continue to pile up for QB Shane Wolf, who has yet to show many flashes of greatness; he'll perhaps see his biggest test next in the conclusion of the Honey Badger road trip against Cold Hill next week. If a shaky performance there continues to lead to offensive struggle, eyes may begin turning to backup Willie Gordon to try and pump up an offense that has yet to meet the level of its dominant defense.

(Time remaining in quarter in parentheses.)

1st Quarter:
(4:49) Gabriel Kupi 46 yard pass to Emmanuel Kazemi for a TOUCHDOWN. 0-7, SU leads.

2nd Quarter:
(14:12) Lewis Love makes a 36 yard FIELD GOAL. 7-3, SU leads.
(0:00) Lewis Love makes a 52 yard FIELD GOAL. 7-6, SU leads.

3rd Quarter:
(8:57) Mark Dyer 29 yard run for a TOUCHDOWN. PAT BLOCKED by Summit. 7-12, HSU leads.
(0:46) Gabriel Kupi 27 yard pass to Albert Tafaji for a TOUCHDOWN. 14-12, SU leads.

4th Quarter:
(7:41) Lewis Love makes a 43 yard FIELD GOAL. 14-15, HSU leads.


Around the league: chaos. Our top 3 teams all fell, leading to a major shakeup in the power rankings. Take a look:

1: Cold Hill University (3-0, last week: 4)
After taking down our former #2, Richardson City, the Buffalo claim the top spot in our power rankings, picking up a 3-0 start in one of the toughest divisions in the NSCF. The Buffalo enter interdivision play with good odds of getting out of it unscathed and could hold on to this spot for the foreseeable future.

2: University of the Commonwealth of Baker Park (3-0, last week: 5)
Survive and move up is the name of the game here. While a 19-13 win over the worst team in the division is nothing to write home about, U of CBP still won, and that's more than can be said for our previous week's top 3. For now, they'll claim the second spot.

3: Richardson University (2-1, last week: 3)
While a tough loss, Richardson etched a moral victory of sorts by keeping the road contest against Cold Hill a close affair. They are still one of the stronger teams in the league, and they'll look to rebound in interdivision play against much weaker opponents.

4: Felswyr State University (2-1, last week: 1)
A close loss to the "Next Team Up" on last week's power rankings will see Felswyr State tumble a bit, but we wonder if home field may have made a difference here in such a close affair. Staramara has H2H advantage for now, but we'll see what comes of interdivision play.

5: Staramara Tech University (2-1, last week: Next Up)

If you beat #1, welcome to the Top 10. That said, it was a close home affair, so we're curious to see what Staramara brings to interdivision play before making any final judgments. Consider this a reward pending future success.

6: University of Loyola-Istria (2-1, last week: 10)

Dominant rivalry win for the Blue Thunder as they command one of the strongest scoring offenses in the league. They'll certainly be in a tight race with Northern Moravica down the stretch, but for now at least, they have a slight edge.

7: Crown's College (2-1, last week: 8 )

The Crown's College offense finally woke up, exploding for 43 points. For the time being, they look like the best team in the Woodlands division after Saguenay's inexplicably bad performance, and if the offense maintains this efficiency, it may very well stay that way.

8: Northern Moravica University (2-1, last week: 3)

Rough rivalry loss, but Northern Moravica still boasts one of the best scoring offenses in the NSCF. While Loyola-Istria may have taken the first of two contests, the Cougars might still be the best team in the conference, though we have to side with the Blue Thunder for now after the H2H result.

9: Silverleaf University (3-0, last week: UR)

If you're undefeated, you're in exclusive company, as only 4 teams (Cold Hill, U of CBP, Silverleaf, and Hankow State) can claim 3 wins in 3 attempts thus far. Silverleaf actually took the crown for #1 scoring offense thus far after their 43 point explosion in a road win over Golden Oak. Props to the Goblins, but let's see how they fare against their much tougher interdivision foes.

10: Universite du Saguenay (2-1, last week: 6)

...What happened? The Fighting Irish gave up 47 to a team that had only scored 9 total points combined in the two weeks leading up to the Week 3 contest. We're in a weird spot: was it just a blip on the radar, or should we expect more of Week 3 Saguenay than Weeks 1-2 Saguenay? We want to say the latter because of the road environment, so we're willing to show a little bit of grace pending further results. That said, the only reason we haven't stuck Hankow State here is due to the Honey Badgers' own offensive struggles throughout the season thus far, while Saguenay has shown some more flashes of life on both sides of the football through 3 contests.

Next Up: Hankow State University (3-0)


The Honey Badgers now turn to the final leg of their road stand, taking on quite possibly the top team in the league in Cold Hill. If there was ever a time for the offense to find its identity, it would be in this matchup, with an opportunity for a program-defining win on the table. "We're absolutely aware of what we're walking in to," head coach Lee Chapman said. "Cold Hill is, in my view, the best team in the league right now, and I've got no problem with saying it. We've had a great start, but the job is far from finished, and we've got a lot of work to do if we want to be competitive in this matchup."

When asked about the QB situation ahead of such a big contest, OC Boris Yanovich commented, "We know we're struggling to put points on the board, but we're not exactly turning the ball over either, and I think that's where our prep starts. Let's solidify what we're doing right in not turning the ball over and then start finding ways to move the ball with more urgency. If a QB change is what it takes to get that, we're certainly open to that, but every position, not just QB, is up for grabs every week, as we want the best guys out there each and every game. So to answer your question, yes, the QB situation is certainly a consideration, but so is every position."

The QB situation is certainly something to keep an eye on as the contest with Cold Hill approaches, and fans will be clamoring to see what (if any) adjustments are made by Yanovich in preparation for such a big matchup. In the mean time though, Honey Badger fans are more than content to celebrate what has been an incredible 3-0 start for the new team, and the Honey Badgers look to keep the momentum going heading into interdivision play.

Hankow State University 2022 Schedule:
Week 1: vs. Bermia Santura W 17-10
Week 2: @ Panem University W 16-3
Week 3: @ Summit University W 15-14
Week 4: @ Cold Hill
Week 5: vs. Kohnhead City
Week 6: vs. Richardson University
Week 7: @ Swisston City
Week 8: @ Bermia Santura
Week 9: vs. Panem University
Week 10: vs. Summit University
Big Eight Conference Championship Game: TBD
Week 11: vs. Upper Westside
Week 12: vs. U of Mancodas
Week 13: @ Northern Moravica (Battle of the Golden Axe)
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Postby New Gesem » Thu Sep 15, 2022 1:06 am

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Matchday Four

MRI Gijikyhandasari Yeraiqhospifasas (PFA) 7–34 Crimson Royal University Mink (SHM)

Ceneisis Naval Academy Ensigns (AFT) 6–25 Universite St. Croix Bleu et Blanc (QUE)

University of Mancodas Mammoths (PFA) 24–16 Crown's College Royal Bears (SHM)

Thereinsnogodistan Community College Atheists (NGD) 17–48 Universite du Saguenay Fighting Irish (QUE)

# Legends Division                                     Pld    W   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts 
1 Universite du Saguenay Fighting Irish (QUE) 4 3 1 126 97 +29 9
2 Crown's College Royal Bears (SHM) 4 2 2 105 90 +15 6
3 Universite St. Croix Bleu et Blanc (QUE) 4 2 2 81 68 +13 6
4 Crimson Royal University Mink (SHM) 4 2 2 110 98 +12 6

# Woodlands Division                                   Pld    W   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts
1 University of Mancodas Mammoths (PFA) 4 3 1 126 86 +40 9
2 Thereinsnogodistan Community College Atheists (NGD) 4 2 2 77 92 −15 6
3 Ceneisis Naval Academy Ensigns (AFT) 4 1 3 82 98 −16 3
4 MRI Gijikyhandasari Yeraiqhospifasas (PFA) 4 1 3 47 125 −78 3
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Postby Banija » Thu Sep 15, 2022 7:51 am

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Loyola offense explosive in the North v. South Showdown as they score early season win over their hated national rivals, Northern Moravica

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ISTRIA, MORAVICA- All the talk heading into this week's North v. South Showdown was on how Northern Moravica truly had a chance to prove themselves as one of the premier contenders for the NSCF title. "Back to back blowout wins over what we know are a pair of talented South Newlandian schools, at home. Hadn't gotten on a plane yet this season, etc... Northern Moravica had a lot of things being said about their football team and their program as a whole." One of Banija's TV analysts told reporters. "After a rather disappointing 10-6 loss in the Jungledrom for the Blue Thunder, many thought that the unbeaten Cougars would have an advantage. They've never feared the Istria Lightning Yard quite as much as everyone else does, which one might have thought would've given them an advantage."

Starting 3-0, with a win at the Istria Lightning Yard, would've been a massive statement for Northern Moravica. And yet, for Loyola, the rivalry had a chance to say a lot of things about their team as well. "Look, there's always going to be adversity in a college football season- there's no way around it." Coach Zervos told reporters. "We ran a total of 7 plays inside RUoN's 5 yard line last weekend, and yet, came away with 0 points on any of those plays- including an interception and a turnover on downs. We got a young team. We've got a star QB who, despite her talent, is only two career starts in. Rome wasn't built in a day. Great QBs don't happen because they never have a bad day. Great QBs come about because they don't let a bad play, or a bad game, derail their confidence or their season. They get back up. Vavayavich is as tough as they come- anyone who thinks she should be defined by that 10-6 muggy rainstorm will be in for a rude awakening."

With Dennis Zervos' first introduction to this rivalry as a head coach, things have changed a little bit. Ever since both teams entered the NSCF, there has always been an order in which these two played. No matter what week they played, NMU played at home first, and Loyola-Istria second. "It'll be nice for a change of pace- for them to end conference play at our place for once." Head Coach Lance Kabuye told reporters. "They have just one all-time NSCF win at Mugisha II Memorial, while we've got 5 at the Lightning Yard? We'll be more than ready for that one." And when Kabuye was asked to give a tribute to Zervos' predecessor, or if he had any advice for Zervos in his introduction to this rivalry, he simply gave a nice, one word answer- "no."

And with all eyes on Anne-Marie, how she responded to her dud of a game last week- she came out and had an absolute brilliant game. "I don't think I've ever seen a NMU defense so thoroughly picked apart than I did last night." Said another Banijan TV analyst. And truly, he was correct. Anne-Marie Vavayavich came out guns a blazing. Loyola-Istria had 6 possessions in the first half. The results? The first four ended in touchdowns. The final one ended in a 47 yard field goal as time expired. Only one punt in the first half. The young Chromatik QB hadn't spent the week talking, or saying much to the press, like many of her fans. She simply put her head down, went to work all week, committed herself to her craft, and came out firing.

And the drives were all methodical, as well. Chunk plays- no massive touchdown plays in the first half. The Loyola-Istria offense was simply firing on all cylinders, and no matter what the Cougars tried on defense, the same young defenders who absolutely dominated both EVU and RUoN looked totally and completely out of their depth against this heated offense. Vavayavich could simply do no wrong. Receivers were getting separation. She was throwing the ball into tight windows. She had plenty of time to throw- the Blue Thunder, wearing white against the backdrop of the whiteout, were keeping her jersey pristine clean as she was pretty much always upright. Three yard TD pass to Russell Farmer. 22 yard TD pass to Marcel Schlachter. Manne Nordström had a 7 yard touchdown run himself. And Timon Ogweyo even had an 11 yard TD reception, on a bubble screen. Not to mention that field goal.

It's not as if Northern Moravica's offense was bad in the first half- 17 points in the first half, away from home, is actually a fairly solid number. But Loyola's defense has never been asked to dominate football games. Their charge is simple- do enough to allow the offense to get in a groove. Do our part to help the Blue Thunder offense stay on schedule. And in a game where the offense is playing this well, that meant all they needed was one or two stops. Forcing a three and out after Loyola's touchdown on the game's opening drive helped that cause, as it allowed us to start with a 14-0, already taking their offense off schedule, helping ensure that the Cougars wouldn't have time to establish the run.

Their next biggest stop in the first half had to be towards the end of the half. With the Blue Thunder up 28-17, the Cougars were driving, trying to score before the half. With one minute left, they had gotten down to the Loyola 42 for a second and 1. The Cougars put the ball in the air, and the Blue Thunder defense was ready. Akhello swat with a brilliant pass breakup on an out route to Tyler Geese on second down. On third and short, the big DT, Suntukung Mendy, got his hands in the air and swatted down Felix Ström's pass. 4th and 1- a 59 yard field goal too far for a college kicker(even NMU team captain Dwayne Markseon!), the Cougars went for it. And they tried to run a power sweep to get on the edge, but Najee Isidora blitzed into the backfield and tackled Marenah for a two yard loss.

The ensuing possession, as you know, would end in a field goal. So with a 31-17 halftime lead, the two teams went into halftime- big advantage to the Blue Thunder, but the game wasn't quite over yet. But the third quarter would be the differentiating quarter, when the Blue Thunder would really pull away. Northern Moravica got the ball to start the quarter, and was driving. But it would be the star MLB, and captain, Najee Isidora, who would make the difference. Fired like a shot into the backfield on a passing play, he blasted through Jebel Marenah and launched a huge hit on the NMU QB, and forced a fumble. Brian Bond recovered the fumble. "Look, you've got a dude who's 6'3, 250, who can run a 4.5 40- that's just an absolute freak of nature." Said one TV reporter. "There are a players as a pass rusher, where Isidora will simply be unblockable."

And that was when the Blue Thunder unlocked the big play factor. The first play from scrimmage- a simple route, just Russell Farmer running deep over the middle of the field. A play-action got the NMU defense to bite, and Russell Farmer was simply past everybody. A perfectly lofted pass, for the 55 yard touchdown pass to the Ranorian tight end, for his second TD of the day, and stunningly, fourth of the young season. It would be the next TD that would get people riled up. NMU, now down 21, trying to drive once again. But in single coverage, Felix Ström tried to force one towards Jannik Nadine- and he was picked off by Akhello Volson. Doing so right next to the NMU sideline, he flipped the ball in the direction of Coach Kabuye- which caused a scuffle, and nearly a full blown fight. Volson actually got ejected for flipping the ball towards a coach like that, for unsportsmanlike conduct.

This drive gave Vavayavich her fifth and final touchdown pass of the day, as Faraba Condeh, the team's current WR1, caught a TD in the end zone. The score at that point, was 45-17 in the 3rd quarter- officially putting the game out of reach. The scoring was certainly not done, but the game was no longer in doubt. Loyola-Istria finished with a 55-31 victory, scoring points on 9 drives(7 TDs and 2 field goals), in a performance that was basically a clinic on offense. "Can't be much happier than hanging 50+ on your rival in a blowout dub, right?" Coach Zervos told reporters after the game. "This team isn't a finished product- but we've shown the world what we can do when we're firing on all cylinders. Blue Thunder nation, get behind your team- things will go up from here."

Lance Kabuye, on the other hand, was predictably unhappy about the result. "A disastrous result by any reasonable sense of the word." He told reporters. "However, while this is extremely disappointing, we've got a long season ahead of us. All of our goals are still ahead of us. And hey- we'll be ready for that rematch." When asked about Loyola CB Volson flipping the ball at him, he simply said that the move was 'classless'.

Loyola-Istria will stay in town to host the St. Kanyean school, Upper Westside University(2-1) in week 4, while Northern Moravica will go back home to face the University of Alcuta Skyhawks(1-2). The Celestia, after just 3 weeks, is as tight as ever- with 2 teams in each division at 1-2, and 2 teams in each division at 2-1, it remains a truly wide open contest after just 3 games.

Game played at the Istria Lightning Yard, attendance of 102,010

Game played at EVU Field in Elephant Valley, South Newlandia. Attendance of 3,000

First Quarter
10:04 ULI TD- ULI QB Anne-Marie Vavayavich 3 yard TOUCHDOWN pass to TE Russell Farmer. PAT is good (7-0 ULI)
03:22 ULI TD- ULI QB Anne-Marie Vavayavich 22 yard TOUCHDOWN pass to WR Marcel Schlachter. PAT is good (14-0 ULI)
00:04 NMU TD- NMU HB Jebel Marenah 27 yard TOUCHDOWN run. PAT is good (14-7 ULI)

Second Quarter
11:22 ULI TD- ULI HB Manne Nordström 7 yard TOUCHDOWN run. PAT is good (21-7 ULI)
09:57 NMU TD- NMU QB Felix Ström 63 yard TOUCHDOWN pass to WR Jannik Nadine. PAT is good (21-14 ULI)
05:41 ULI TD- ULI QB Anne-Marie Vavayavich 11 yard TOUCHDOWN pass to WR Timon Ogweyo. PAT is good (28-14 ULI)
03:00 NMU FG- NMU K Dwayne Markseon 48 yard field goal attempt is GOOD. (28-17 ULI)
01:01 NMU TO ON DOWNS- NMU HB Jebel Marenah stuffed in backfield by ULI MLB Najee Isidora for two yard loss on 4th and 1. TO ON DOWNS at the ULI 42. (28-17 ULI)
00:00 ULI FG- ULI K Haashid el-Mady hits 47 yard field goal as time expires in the first half (31-17 ULI)

HALFTIME SCORE- Loyola-Istria 31, Northern Moravica 17

Third Quarter
12:00 NMU FUM- NMU QB Felix Ström is sacked by ULI MLB Najee Isidora and FUMBLES, recovered at the ULI 45 yard line. (31-17 ULI)
11:51 ULI TD- ULI QB Anne-Marie Vavayavich 55 yard TOUCHDOWN pass to TE Russell Farmer. PAT is good (38-17 ULI)
08:43 NMU INT- NMU QB Felix Ström pass is INTERCEPTED by ULI CB Akhello Volson at the ULI 28 yard line. (38-17 ULI)
03:54 ULI TD- ULI QB Anne-Marie Vavayavich 4 yard TOUCHDOWN pass to WR Faraba Condeh. PAT is good (45-17 ULI)
00:32 NMU TD- NMU QB Felix Ström 45 yard TOUCHDOWN pass to WR Tyler Geese. PAT is good (45-24 ULI)

Fourth Quarter
11:34 ULI FG- ULI K Haashid el-Mady hits 31yard field goal (48-24 ULI)
06:11 NMU TD- NMU QB Felix Ström 13 yard TOUCHDOWN Pass to TE Kimi Lundin. PAT is good (48-31 ULI)
02:02 ULI TD- ULI HB Idi Kuri 38 yard TOUCHDOWN run. PAT is good (55-31 ULI)
00:33 NMU INT- NMU QB Levi Ayange pass is INTERCEPTED by ULI CB Ken Geode (55-31 ULI)

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Hankow State Recap: Bighorns take Honey Badgers to the wire, fall short


A battle between the two undefeated teams in the Evermore Division was sure to turn some heads. Coming off a performance against Bermia Santura where they put up 538 total yards of offense including 292 rushing yards, Summit was hoping they could take this momentum and use it against the best defense in the division. Home field advantage was sure to play a role too, as all 120,000 seats of the Stadium of Martyrs was filled, with the majority being Summit fans. They seemed to heed Coach Badouri’s message that this was the biggest game of the season (at least so far). The crowd was loud and persistent throughout the game, and the crowd noise drew caused Hankow State to commit multiple false start penalties.

One thing which may have hampered Summit’s offense is a switch in philosophy. The first two games seemed to follow a pretty simple pattern: they went with Plan A (run it down the opponents throat, occasionally catch them off guard with play action), and dared the defense to stop them. And they couldn’t. The problem with this is that Hankow’s ferocious defense now had 120 minutes worth of game film which revealed Summit’s tendencies, and they were prepared. The D-Line especially seemed to be a step ahead of Summit’s run game, with the tandem of Love and Daniel posting multiple tackles for loss.

Summit were able to adjust to this, mainly relying on their dependable, albeit less prolific, passing game. A long pass from Kupi to Kazemi opened the scoring for the night. Although Summit would not score again until the third quarter, their defense made the stops they needed to and allowed the Bighorns to hang with Hankow. The thing that prevented Summit from pulling away in the game is that their defense was unable to get off the field on third down. This set up multiple field goals for the Honey Badgers, including what ended up being the game winner in the fourth quarter.

Summit’s final offensive drive seemed to be a microcosm for the entire game. With 1:43 left in the game, Kupi hit Tafaji on a post route and put the Bighorns near midfield. All they really needed was another 10-20 yards to set up a field goal and win. But then the problems resurfaced. The pressure from Hankow State’s defense caused the run plays to lose yards and the pass plays to be broken up. On 4th and 7, Kupi frantically moved through the pocket trying to find a man before being sacked.

Losing in such a close way had to have stung, as many players on the Summit sideline had their head in their hands as Hankow State kneeled out the game. As he was running into the locker room, Kupi said “we already have Week 10 circled on our calendar. They better be ready, because we sure will.” It remains to be seen whether the final conference game will have any impact on how the conference shapes up, but one thing is for sure: Summit plan to treat it like a championship game regardless.

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Postby Chromatika » Thu Sep 15, 2022 6:37 pm

Felswyr State University Firehawks vs. Staramara Tech University Lava
Despite Furious Comeback, Lava Handle Firehawks
Team                                  1Q  2Q  3Q  4Q  Tot
Felswyr State University 0 7 7 14 28
Staramara Tech University 9 14 10 3 36
1Q
10:01 STU TD - Isaga Duhaga 19 yard run (James Dior Kick)
05:20 STU Safety - Taniuchi Kai Sack in end zone

2Q
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04:11 STU TD - Oswain Callheart 11 yard pass from Haruno Masakazu (James Dior Kick)
00:02 FSU TD - Otto Mitchell 51 yard pass from Kadesh Odika (Michelle Breille Kick)

3Q
11:32 STU FG - James Dior 49 yard Field Goal
06:49 FSU TD - Essa Kayode 34 yard pass from Kadesh Odika (Michelle Breille Kick)
02:42 STU TD - Isaga Duhaga 8 yard run (James Dior Kick)

4Q
07:11 STU FG - James Dior 30 yard Field Goal
04:39 FSU TD - Otto Mitchell 29 yard pass from Kadesh Odika (Michelle Breille Kick)
00:30 FSU TD - Vince Cartier 41 yard pass from Kadesh Odika (Michelle Breille Kick)


STARAMARA, URRHED ISLAND - This may only be the third season of Staramara Tech University's existence in the IFCF, but there is a healthy rivalry growing between the two teams of Chromatika. The Firehawks will not forget how the Lava swept Sarai Gwenderyn in her Senior year, while the Lava were still smarting from the Firehawks sweeping them the season prior.

Felswyr State entered this game after a sweep of the Drawkian schools, Kadesh Odika picking up where he left off while the defense had given the Gladiators fits. Staramara Tech, on the other hand, had been destroyed by the Skyhawks in the second half, and were definitely the underdogs at home. Thankfully, when it comes to rivalry games between two schools from the same country, everything goes out the window.

On the first play of the game, Kadesh Odika was sacked by Taniuchi Kai, the Senior Defensive End of Staramara Tech University. It was a portent of things to come, as the Lava's Defensive Line and Linebackers made life hell for Odika, sacking the Sophomore Quarterback eight times and hitting him six more times in the game, including a Safety in the First Quarter where Odika was lucky to not have fumbled the ball. On that play, Kai got through his blocker and blindsided Odika with the hit, resulting in two points for the home team.

With their defense revving on all cylinders, Haruno Masakazu and the Lava offense had all the agency in the world to play the game their way - methodical, mostly on the ground, some play-action, and being safe with the football. Isaga Duhaga had 103 of his 172 yards in the first half, including a nineteen yard run where he stiff-armed through two defenders on the way to paydirt, while Oswain Callheart found the soft zone behind the Firehawks' linemen on a nice play-action pass that put the home team up 23-0. If it wasn't for a hail mary at the end of the first half that worked - Otto Mitchell used his considerable height advantage to outjump everyone and come down with the ball - the Lava would've gone into the locker room with a 23 point lead.

In the second half, Felswyr State started to establish a rhythm. Noting that the line was having issues, Odika started to hold the ball for no less than three seconds, and the short and intermediate passing game started to really shine for the Firehawks. They closed the gap to twelve after a deep ball from Odika to fellow Banijan Essa Kayode, but the Lava marched down the field directly afterwards and cashed in the second touchdown of the game for Duhaga, putting the lead back up to nineteen.

In the Fourth Quarter, the Firehawks held the Lava on a third-and-one to force a field goal, and then had two late touchdown passes from Odika to keep things interesting. After Vince Cartier ran by two defenders to catch the fourth touchdown pass from Kadesh Odika - he finished 31-of-42 for 328 yards, four touchdowns, one interception, and a fumble lost - the Firehawks had clawed their way back to be within eight.

Michelle Breille's attempt at an onside kick failed, and the Lava hung on for the victory over their domestic rivals.

"It's an important win on the season," expressed Masakazu after the game, "The defense played great, we played our part as needed, and we were able to hang on for the victory. They're a tough opponent, and I respect them immensely, but it's all about what happens on the field, and we were the better team today."

"Unfortunate," explained FSU corner Dorothéa Amble, "We shot ourselves in the foot numerous times, couldn't hold up, and let them take too much of a lead. We'll learn from this, and when they come back to Firehawks' Roost, we'll be ready for them."

The two rivals will square off at the end of the Conference slate. For the next four weeks, they'll play the teams in the other division, with the hopes of showing just how strong the established teams are.

"If Drawland and we don't win at least twelve of our games, I'll be shocked," admitted Staramara Tech Coach Laverna Getz, "No offense to the other division, but we've been around a lot longer than they have, and when we're not too busy beating up each other, we know how to get the job done."
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The University of Alexandroupolis will make their third appearance at Jacob F Gleason Field when they take on University of the Commonwealth in a battle of 3-0 teams that currently sit atop their respective divisions.

UC have followed their opening win against Trent State with a pair of six point victories, with the offense cooling off from the 60 point outburst versus the Feathercaps to just half that total combined against Green City and Gairuwa. On the other side, the Warrior 'D' has given up only a touchdown and four field goals, starting to find the form the unit had two seasons ago.

Head Coach Ryan Benton believes that the Redbirds will return to the same level they were at in their debut campaign. "I think this an important measuring stick we're going to face. People wonder can we get back to the top rung of schools in NSCF, and this game will go a long way towards providing a perspective on how good we are, how good our conference is, and if we're up to the task of getting back into the playoff picture."
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Celestia and Horizon Conference Cutoff.

Matchday 4



Celestia Conference
Northern Moravica University Cougars (BNJ) 29–23 University of Alcuta Skyhawks (VNM)
Elephant Valley University Red Elephants (SNL) 12–19 Woodstock University Climbers (SRZ)
University of Loyola-Istria Blue Thunder (BNJ)
46–38 Upper Westside University Red Pandas (STK)
Ratzupalfu University of Nature Egrets (SNL) 17–7 Joe Gibbs University Cyclones (SRZ)

# Savannah Division                               Pld    W   L    PF   PA   PD 
1 University of Loyola-Istria Blue Thunder (BNJ) 4 3 1 158 122 +36
2 Northern Moravica University Cougars (BNJ) 4 3 1 146 91 +55
3 Ratzupalfu University of Nature Egrets (SNL) 4 2 2 72 101 −29
4 Elephant Valley University Red Elephants (SNL) 4 1 3 110 155 −45

# Sequoia Division Pld W L PF PA PD
1 Woodstock University Climbers (SRZ) 4 2 2 94 91 +3
2 Upper Westside University Red Pandas (STK) 4 2 2 102 91 +11
3 Joe Gibbs University Cyclones (SRZ) 4 2 2 85 105 −20
4 University of Alcuta Skyhawks (VNM) 4 1 3 112 123 −11


Horizon Conference
Felswyr State University Firehawks (CMT) 38–6 Golden Oak University Foxes (UAD)
Cavsar University Gladiators (DRK) 47–13 Kynᶒqurnstka Surona University Beach Eagles (KLJ)
Staramara Tech University Lava (CMT) 31–16 Silverleaf University Goblins (UAD)
Sadeg State University Skyhawks (DRK) 31–16 Imperial University of Pomena Royals (JUE)

# Starlight Division                                 Pld    W   L    PF   PA   PD 
1 Staramara Tech University Lava (CMT) 4 3 1 124 109 +15
2 Felswyr State University Firehawks (CMT) 4 3 1 137 76 +61
3 Cavsar University Gladiators (DRK) 4 2 2 100 97 +3
4 Sadeg State University Skyhawks (DRK) 4 2 2 130 113 +17

# Equinox Division Pld W L PF PA PD
1 Silverleaf University Goblins (UAD) 4 3 1 138 108 +30
2 Imperial University of Pomena Royals (JUE) 4 2 2 113 114 −1
3 Golden Oak University Foxes (UAD) 4 1 3 86 118 −32
4 Kynᶒqurnstka Surona University Beach Eagles (KLJ) 4 0 4 76 169 −93
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Week 3
Richardson University Governors @ Cold Hill Buffalo
4th Quarter on the Richardson 42 yard line, 4:47 left to play


"Every moment free of fear makes a man immortal," Kasozi lifted Benoit Youngblood to his feet after the quarterback took a second down sack from freshman Shean Eckert, "On your feet Benoit."

Youngblood patted Batte's shoulder in gratitude and got the playcall. A draw on 3rd and 7 - far from their usually aggressive mindset, but they'd been stifled all game by a ferocious Richardson defense and were clinging desperately to a 6-3 lead - Chris Dale clearly wanted to pick up a couple yards and punt it. The passer - who'd taken a beating today - gave the call, but his fellow freshman hung back. "There is no defending anything," Batte said as he strapped on his helmet, "There is only attack, attack, and attack once again."

Benoit nodded his agreement, he'd learn to decipher Batte's dramatic vernacular by now, "No chance we're handing this off, you'll be open?"

"I'd rather die on my own sword than cower as livestock." Kasozi took his spot just a step out from a tight end's alignment as Benoit changed the play at the line.

"61 Shade Slant 6, 61 Shade Slant 6!" He glanced to Darin Sundström and Nikolas Isakasen out wide to ensure they'd got the play call, and kicked his leg back two claps, and the ball was in his hand. A perfect three step drop, one back up into the pocket, and he couldn't help but grin when Kasozi Batte decked defensive end Connor Hartford on what should've been a chip block - and he came wide open down the seam. The Richardson linebackers just weren't fast enough to keep up with him, and with Totte Lindberg down in the box covering the flat, only Anton Acker got a shot at that ball. Acker, an upperclassman, is a bit undersized for his position - it's no surprise that a monster like Kasozi Batte put him on a highlight reel that was going to be playing on every NSCF advertisement for the rest of the season.

Acker was already stumbling as he tried to recover from his failed swat attempt before Batte slammed a hand into his helmet to stiff arm him out of the way, decking the two-year-starter as he got back into his acceleration. Benoit?

With that grin plastered on his face, Benoit Youngblood threw his arms up to signal a touchdown as Kasozi Batte crossed the plane, then kicked his head back and screamed out his triumph to match the enthusiasm of the Buffalo faithful all around them - game over.



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Buffalo players swarm Kasozi Batte in the end zone after a back-breaking touchdown reception.


The offense still hasn't quite been what we expected - the Buffalo have put up 23, 23, and 13 points in their first three contests this season against a loaded Everless division. But despite way too many turnovers - six interceptions now in just three contests - Benoit Youngblood has proved time and again that he will do whatever it takes to win. Twice now he's thrown big touchdown passes to put games on ice, first against Kohnhead City and more recently against Richardson University, a team that swept them last season and played a big part in keeping Cold Hill out of the playoffs for the first time since NSCF 17. And of course, there was the game winner against Swisston. No one is questioning who the starter should be for this squad.

"Still knocking off some rust," Benoit admitted with a laugh after the game when asked about the turnovers, "I took a gap year - made sure to really work on honing my fundamentals, but jumping to the highest level of college football after that has been tough. I think I'm taking steps in the right direction, though."

Indeed, Benoit's flashed plenty of his flashy arm talent and sneaky athleticism, especially late in games. Whatever "it" is, this guy's shown in the opening series of games against the Everless divison that he has it, and he's put the Buffalo right back on track to win the Big 8. Kasen Harrowitz foiled this offense in a big way last season, holding them to 6 points in the Tundra in week 5 and 23 in a blowout win to secure the second ever undefeated Big 8 season - a slap in the face to Cold Hill, who had achieved that for the first time in NSCF 25.

While we wouldn't say Youngblood and his lofty group of pass catchers dominated, they did more than enough to bring home the win against a Governors team that's now 14-2 in the regular season under Kasen Harrowitz, with both those losses coming against bitter rivals in Cold Hill and Loyola-Istria. We'll need to see the progress Youngblood has spoken of, however, if this team is going to triumph against the only other undefeated team in the Big 8.

Hankow State is a total unknown - they've held their opponents to an absurdly low 9 points per game, but in an Evermore division largely considered to be far softer than the other side of the best conference in college football. Against a Cold Hill offense that, while clutch, hasn't quite found its feet yet - could this be a recipe for disaster against a team certainly eager to announce their arrival? Or are the Buffalo ready to give the Honey Badgers a warm welcome, and show them what it's like to play one of the best college football teams in the world? Caleb Franks has done a marvelous job game planning for his opponents this season, it'll be up to him to thwart one of the best offensive minds in the game, Buffalo head coach Chris Dale, with all the talent this roster has at his disposal.
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Postby Drawkland » Thu Sep 15, 2022 9:17 pm

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Big Eight & Mineral
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Nearly in sync with Queb tonight. It's time for the completion of Week 4 action!



BIG EIGHT
Richardson University (RAN) 10–0 Summit University (HAR)
Kohnhead City University (KHD) 54–0 Bermia Santura University (CAD)
Cold Hill University (RAN) 40–21 Hankow State University (UNV)
Swisston City University (KHD) 16–0 Panem University (STR)

# Everless Division                Pld    W   L    PF   PA   PD 
1 Cold Hill University (RAN) 4 4 0 99 57 +42
2 Richardson University (RAN) 4 3 1 76 43 +33
3 Kohnhead City University (KHD) 4 2 2 93 63 +30
4 Swisston City University (KHD) 4 1 3 77 83 −6



# Evermore Division Pld W L PF PA PD
1 Hankow State University (UNV) 4 3 1 69 67 +2
2 Summit University (HAR) 4 2 2 88 45 +43
3 Panem University (STR) 4 1 3 68 77 −9
4 Bermia Santura University (CAD) 4 0 4 23 158 −135


MINERAL
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University of the Commonwealth of Baker Park (CBP) 41–30 University of Alexandroupolis (NGS)
Trent State University (TJU) 46–16 Bowerstone University (ATH)
University of Gairuwa (ARJ) 0–34 Constantinople University (NGS)

# Heartland Division                                  Pld    W   L    PF   PA   PD 
1 University of the Commonwealth of Baker Park (CBP) 4 4 0 132 92 +40
4 Green City University (TJU) 4 3 1 129 81 +48
5 Trent State University (TJU) 4 2 2 162 133 +29
8 University of Gairuwa (ARJ) 4 0 4 59 137 −78



# Boreal Division Pld W L PF PA PD
2 University of Alexandroupolis (NGS) 4 3 1 127 122 +5
3 Constantinople University (NGS) 4 3 1 124 54 +70
6 The University of Waterloo (CDO) 4 1 3 65 121 −56
7 Bowerstone University (ATH) 4 0 4 82 140 −58
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Welcome Home Bunama, pt 2
Bunama's first few days in New Gesem were surprisingly uneventful, for which he was grateful. He settled into the small apartment they'd set up for him overlooking the Gesem River, ate mostly in the school cafeteria, and lifted weights in the varsity gym. The quarterbacks coach had told him to take a couple of days to himself before joining the team at practice, which Bunama took to mean the man needed that time to sort out the quarterbacks room and prepare them for the arrival of their likely starter. Fair enough.

Since his arrival had been largely uncertain until a few days prior to him leaving, it seemed as if many in Constantinople hadn't been prepared for him to arrive. Other than the hastily-put together greeting at the airport, he had few engagements in the first week. Eventually somebody from the registrar's office had reached out about a transcript evaluation, and he'd dutifully brought over his unofficial transcript from Northern Moravica. He'd been a psychology major in Banija, thinking he might be interested in counseling after football, and though he hadn’t been an excellent student, he'd at least gone to class. He had a year left on his degree, and he'd managed to fit those classes neatly into his time at Constantinople so that, in theory, he could graduate in the spring.

In his second week in Constantinople, after he'd done a few film review sessions, position drills, and conditioning sessions with the full team, Bunama got an unexpected text from Rod, the Banijan-Gesemite man who'd first greeted him at the airport in Alexandria. The text was longer than it needed to be, but it said that Rod's "temple" had box seats at Five Thirds Bank Stadium, and would he like to take in a Constantinople Rivermen game with them. Bunama wasn't familiar with the GFL beyond what he deemed was a "professional interest" in salaries and contracts, but he was eager to converse in his native language and start his life in New Gesem, such as it was.

Five-Thirds Stadium overlooked the Gesem River in downtown Constantinople, a fortress bedecked in banners of blue and gold, the Rivermen’s colors. Rod and Bunama arrived in a limousine, accompanied by a group of stoic men who barely spoke except to nod when Rod said something emphatic. They were, Rod explained at length, the executive council of something called a Sphinx Temple, the Sphinxes being some kind of fraternity active in New Gesem. When Bunama said he’d never heard of the Sphinxes, Rod looked surprised.

“But we have chapters in Banija!”

“Seriously?”

A few taps on his smartphone, and Bunama saw that he was right; there were a couple of Sphinx temples in the major cities in Banija. Rod went on to explain how the Banijan community in New Gesem had come over during the economic boom a generation previous, mostly educated doctors and engineers filling gaps in the Gesemite professional class, and how they’d integrated into Gesemite society largely by becoming heavily involved in the Sphinxes. Though they’d never compromised anything close to a majority, for the past few decades there had always been at least one Banijan-Gesemite on the Sphinx’s national executive council, and Rod himself was said to be on the shortlist for the next Grand Pharoah.
Population: ~10 million
Capital: Alexandria
Demonym: Gesemite
Sports played: American football
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NSFB-CF: We Defend The MinDiv For Now

Postby TJUN-ia » Fri Sep 16, 2022 9:41 am

Earth Trophy V was an instant classic of a football game...but now, both teams had to move on. That's just the nature of the schedule both schools were handed down by the rulers of the MinCon - both schools fought everyone in the MinDiv but before the rematches can start, both must face the 4 teams in the Boreal - the teams the MinDiv winner will face in the Conference Championship Game. Instead of fighting over the MinDiv, both schools must now defend the integrity of the MinDiv...so how did that go?

Well, let's start with those Trent State Feathercaps, a team who gave it their all but ultimately came up short once more to their TJUN-ian rivals. Losing that game stung hard, especially as they didn't really do anything wrong last week, and Johnny Bridgeford knew that they had to get things back on track and quickly if they were going to push for a playoff spot this time. Their opponents today, back at Sherwood Field, would be the Bowerstone Bobcats of Anthor, who were 0-3 after the first slate of the BorDiv. They would manage 16 points in a respectable performance, 2 TDs with both paired with 2-Point Conversions, but TSU was angry and they weren't going to stop them from getting back to a level pegging on their record. They managed 46 points today, a definite sign that they wanted a message sent. Jason Steels managed a nice 6 TDs, with both Peter and Ivan Borosić recording 3 catches. Eleonora "Firefeet" Scafakou managed 4/6 on her PAT attempts but did get 2 FGs in to help bring up the 46-16 final score.

Meanwhile, the Green City Royal Eagles were still in a party mood after successfully defending the Earth Trophy for a 3rd successive time. Paul Abdullahi certainly likes to stick it to those pomps up in Notts, but The Palace still had room for more football games and this time, the opponents were the 1-2 Waterloo Redcoats of the Canadian Dominion. These guys were facing a tough atmosphere here in Garin Kore and while they did score 6 points today, a nice TD with a failed 2PC attempt, they simply weren't going to win this one this time. Moses Igbinoghene was simply too good, throwing 5 TDs to Gilbert Nyamutsamba (twice), Lucky Sithole-Sita (also twice) and Batsogile Lovederia via a nice trick play where Nyamutsamba received the ball behind the line before passing it to the FB in the end zone. Glory Oparanozie went 5/5 on PATs and even got a FG, making up the 38-6 final score.

Both teams start off the rundown of the Boreal with wins, but there are still tougher tests on the horizon as both teams must now face a side from the usually strong nation of New Gesem on the road. TSU make their way to face the Alexandropolis Redbirds while GCU are over to face the Constantinople Binturongs. New Gesem, it's time for our first duel. Good look to you all.


TSU SCHEDULE (MINERAL Conference, Mineral Division + 3 Non-Conf)
Week 1: @UCBP (CBP) L 43-60 (0-1)
Week 2: @Gairuwa (ARJ) W 43-13 (1-1)
Week 3: vs Green City (TJU) - Earth Trophy V L 30-44 (1-2)
Week 4: vs Bowerstone (ATH) W 46-16 (2-2)
Week 5: @Alexandropolis (NGS)
Week 6: @Waterloo (CDO)
Week 7: vs Constantinople (NGS) - Homecoming
---------------------Mineral Division Rematches---------------------
Week 8: vs UCBP (CBP)
Week 9: vs Gairuwa (ARJ)
Week 10: @Green City (TJU) - Earth Trophy VI
Week 11: Conference Championship Week
---------------------Non-Conference---------------------
Week 12: @Felswyr State (CMT)
Week 13: vs Elephant Valley (SNL)
Week 14: vs Swisston City (KND) - Senior Day

SCHEDULE (MINERAL Conference, Mineral Division + 3 Non-Conf)
Week 1: vs Gairuwa (ARJ) W 41-33 (1-0)
Week 2: vs UCBP (CBP) L 6-12 (1-1)
Week 3: @Trent State (TJU) - Earth Trophy V W 44-30 (2-1)
Week 4: vs Waterloo (CDO) W 38-6 (3-1)
Week 5: @Constantinople U (NGS)
Week 6: @Bowerstone (ATH)
Week 7: vs UAlexandropolis (NGS) - Homecoming
---------------------Mineral Division Rematches---------------------
Week 8: @Gairuwa (ARJ)
Week 9: @UCBP (CBP)
Week 10: vs Trent State (TJU) - Earth Trophy VI
Week 11: Conference Championship Week
---------------------Non-Conference---------------------
Week 12: @Mancodas (PFA)
Week 13: vs Panem (STR) - Senior Day
Week 14: @Cavsar (DRK)
1st: ECC4/5, NSSCRA13, RLWC22, IBS20, EBT3, EIHT2
2nd: NSCF24/26, ARWC4, WC:TOTS, IBC34, IBS17, RUWC33/35, ECC6
3rd: ARWC3, IBC32, ECC3/7, ARWC6, ET20IV
NSSCRA - JR
T1: #07 Michael Stefan (S13 T1 Champ/9W)/#64 Alfonso Mercado (3W)/#03 Maddison Riley-Jones (S10 T2 Champ/2W-T1/3W-T2)
T2: #96 Alice Jepkosgei (3W)/#70 Gongming Gao [NCR] (5W)/#79 Axel Chase

WGPO: #11 Lane Carter (2W)/ #9 Batu Tüvshinbayar (WGP2 S5 Champion/1W)
NSTT: 4 S-Titles (3 RU)/2 D-Titles (6 RU)

UN - U1
TJUN (Ta-Jun) - An organ of the UN that focuses on "international role-play" (i.e. USA = Fang the Sniper) (U2)
TJUN-ia (Ta-Jun-ee-a) - The testing grounds of TJUN members, but operates as an independent nation. (U3)

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"Our ambition knows no bounds"- BCSG bids to host all 5 NSCF Conference Championship games

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The Stadium of the Restoration, lit up against the night sky in Busukuma


BUSUKUMA, NATIONAL CAPITOL REGION- You can say whatever you want about Banijan sporting authorities. Funny. Crazy. But what you cannot say about the suits behind Banijan sport, is that they lack ambition. "We've always tried to push the envelope in this country, to improve exposure to sport in this country, to improve results both on and off the field, and to continously bring sport's greatest events to Banijan soil." Said one of the Athletic Directors who's on the Executive Board of the BCSG. "This vision, articulated right here with this bid- well, it's simply a perfect example of this mentality we have here. And we firmly believe that this proposal can win."

With the NSCF introducing conference championship games for the first time since all the way back in NSCF 2, of course, they need somewhere to play these games. Neutral sites, of course. And so the Banijans, seperately, are offering bids to the NSCF offices to host all 5 Conference championship games. BCSG spokespeople are quick to say that, while all supporting each other, these bids are indeed divisible- so that if the NSCF wants to pick 2 of these, and then rejects 3, then the BCSG will happily put on as many games as the NSCF recommends.

Banijan Bid to host the NSCF Conference Championships
Wouldn't the first time in forever Conference championship weekend be a spectacular event taking place in Banija? A nation with tons of hosting experience, in this competition and elsewhere, would be the perfect venue to bring fans from all over the competition for what would truly be a revolutionary event

12:00 PM Saturday- Mineral Conference Championship Game- Mavuto Field(cap. 75,000) in Hoima, Ankole. Nothing like visiting Banija's 5th largest city, and second largest stadium in the country for club gridiron(first for club soccer), for the opener of what would be dubbed Conference Championship weekend. The city of 2.5 million has plenty of hotel space, and has hosted games at multiple World Bowls and World Cups, among other competitions. Mavuto Field is a spacious venue with downtown access, and while the city is 3/4s of a mile above sea level, its mild climate will make the inland city an ideal place to crown the champions of the Mineral Conference.

4:00 PM Saturday- Zephyr Conference Championship Game- The Watering Hole(cap. 63,000) in Lwanga, Buganda. A city best known for being the capitol of the rural Buganda region, college football is huge out here- and their schools have been huge beneficiaries of the Loyola/NMU axis leaving domestic play for the NSCF. The only domed stadium on this list(not a common thing in Banija since we lack winter), the indoor GFLB venue will look to play host to some spectacular championship football.

8:00 PM Saturday- Celestia Championship Game- Ruwani Motor Speedway(cap. 150,000) in Ruwani, Hangaza. I mean, does anything really need to be said here? The suburb of Ruwani is well known in NSCF circles, have hosted neutral site games in both NSCFs 24 and 25, before hosting the 25th NSCF Championship Game. While Banijan teams are 0-3 all-time at this venue, this city, just on the edge of major city Aissa, oversees the Geisenfried border, and, despite being a race track, is a fantastic place to play some gridiron.

1:30 PM Sunday- Horizon Conference Championship Game- The Istria Olympic Stadium(cap. 80,000) in Istria, Moravica. The Olympic Stadium. Istria is Banija's largest city, and has seen it all. All sorts of tournaments. Two NSCF Championship Games- 12 and 14. The freaking Olympiad itself. And now, as the GFLB's Istria Black Mambas play here, it wouldn't make much sense to leave Banija's largest city off this list, right? Seems to make sense for the Sunday afternoon game...

6:00 PM Sunday- Big 8 Championship Game- Stadium of the Restoration(cap. 91,835) in Busukuma, National Capitol Region. And then we have a Sunday nightcap. The Stadium of the Restoration(pictured) is Banija's most historic stadium, having hosted finals in the AOCAFs and multiple World Bowls, the Champions League, other IFCF competitions- hell, basically having hosted everything it could've hosted besides a World Cup Final. Host of two NSCF Championship Games itself(18 and 23), the annual site of the Mugisha III Memorial Bowl, and host of numerous regular season non-conference matchups for both Banijan schools, a city steeped deep in the tradition of this competition is at the center of the Banijan effort to bring the conference championship games into the country.


It's an ambitious plan. Games on Sundays. All sorts of fans coming in. Just two straight days of championship level football. Really, who would hate it? A lot remains to be seen, but first mover's advantage is still possible, eh? Here are the types of benefits that will accompany each of the conference championship games.

NSCF Fan Fests

Whichever Banijan cities host a conference championship game will host a fan fest in their city the day of the championship game. This will include-

A. Street watch parties in local downtown squares for said conference championship game

B. Routes for each school's marching band to march and play, in front of fans, from specified meeting point all the way to the stadium

C. Fan Festivals at each conference championship game, which will have merch sold, activities for people of all ages, and cities will make 'their best efforts' to secure legends/famed alumni players from each participating school to participate in the fan fests.


The proposals? Ambitious. The BCSG? Excited. "Banija loves its college football, and loves to throw a big party." The BCSG Commissioner told reporters when unveiling the proposal. "A proposal like this will be a fantastic celebration of everything that college football is all about."
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Postby Ranoria » Sat Sep 17, 2022 3:43 pm

The Beginning of a "Benolution"!
Cold Hill Hangs 40 On The Best Defense In Football In Youngblood's Breakout


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We all knew it was coming - Benoit Youngblood exploded for 5 touchdown passes against a team that had allowed the fewest points in the NSCF coming into this matchup of undefeated programs


Hankow State's defense was on fire - putting up plays on highlight reels every week and allowing just three touchdowns in as many games. Normally the storyline coming in would've been your cliche unstoppable force vs immovable object pitch, but the Buffalo offense hadn't exactly been incredible productive in their first three games. Benoit Youngblood had put up just 59 points, and while his clutch moments late ensured they were 3-0, his six interceptions were a worrying stat. Instead, this was getting pitched as a guy who hadn't quite adjusted to the speed of the college game after a year off being fed to the wolves.

Well, that's not exactly what happened.

Benoit Youngblood showcased every trait that made him such a salivating prospect - his arm, his poise, accuracy, but most of all it was his film study. The budding superstar threw a touchdown pass on three of his first four drives despite every look Hankow State DC Caleb Franks threw at him.

On that first drive after a big Alexander Østby run to get them inside the 15, Benoit took the snap from the shotgun, looked first to Kasozi Batte, then turned and floated a perfect back shoulder ball to Nikolas Isaksen on a corner route - and with a wideout like that, it just wasn't fair. Mind you, CB Ruben Villareal got us back with a blocked PAT, but Shane Wolf never got a chance on the next drive. He went to pass for the first time in this one on 3rd and 8 only for the Kenneth Bray, the successor to the great Candace Ferrett, to bring him down just as he got out of his drop.

Benoit Youngblood got the ball back with good field position, and this time he'd hit Østby in the flat from seven yards out and let the senior back do what he does best - Østby juked out the first defender before cutting outside and diving for the pylon.

At this point, the Honey Badgers were in a 13-0 deficit with just under ten minutes left in the first quarter, and things were going to get out of hand quickly if their offense couldn't put something together. Shane Wolf, however, just failed to get the ball moving. Linebacker Derek Pierce at linebacker continually stifled the run game with the help of Eden Park and Kenneth Bray up front, and Shane Wolf would only be good for a pair of first downs before punting the ball back to the Buffalo.

The Honey Badger defense wasn't about to roll over though - they got the ball back after a decent drive by the Buffalo, but Cold Hill's punt inside the 5 made it a quick 3 and out, and that field position was just too good for Benoit Youngblood to pass up on. This time it was Darin Sundström on a fake slant double move, and it'd be the longest play so far of the season for Cold Hill - Benoit had good protection and stepped into the deep bomb, hitting Sundström in stride just before he crossed the plane of the end zone from 53 yards out. At this point, even the level-headed Benoit Youngblood couldn't help himself but to celebrate - it'd taken a hard month of football, but this offense was finally clicking, and up 20-0 now on a team that was still unbeaten in that moment was a message that would reverberate across the rest of this competition.

We hope you enjoyed the time between Cold Hill's superstar quarterbacks - we'll be back on top in short order.

Youngblood didn't exactly slow down either - he'd finish this one with 378 yards and 5 touchdown passes, doubling his count on the season for the latter. His counterpart on the other side, Shane Wolf, managed to at least make the score look respectable, putting up 21 points in the final 20 minutes of the game, but he also tossed an interception to big Proko on the back end inside the red zone in a play that broke the back of the Honey Badgers. The Drawkian senior - who also suits up for the Grid Corps - has now recorded three forced turnovers, with a forced fumble and recovery and two interceptions - through two contests.

"We did what we were supposed to do," said Chris Dale in a brief post-game interview, "We beat an cruised to a win against an overmatched opponent. Nothing much to talk about."

With the dominant showing, Youngblood has cleared 1,100 passing yards on the season and has 10 touchdown passes to his name in four contests. If this is truly what it looks like, with wins over two of the best defenses in the NSCF in consecutive weeks, then the Buffalo just placed themselves firmly back in the mix for a championship.



Richardson University Dorms, following the team's 10-0 win over Summit University

"Rylan, seriously, it's freezing in here." Their favorite snow bear (well, Rylan's anyway) sat happy as could be munching on a pile of fish that Rodgers purchased for him. I mean, what else are you going to feed a snow bear?

Isaiah Hunter - sitting on a coach buried under several layers of comforters - was trying to get some film study in despite the cold. Sure, each of their actual bedrooms was afforded its own thermostat, perks of being an athlete, but the more open space between was more comfortable. Usually. And the pile of letters from University staff demanding they release the bear back into the wild or to the care of a zoo didn't help. Of course, they couldn't actually act on those warnings - Rylan wasn't technically violating any rules, after all.

Now fortunately, Hunter and Rodgers, both being freshmen starting and getting significant snaps respectively at a flagship college football program, were both getting hefty NIL deals, so they had no problem keeping the bear fed. It was more a question of living conditions - Richardson is cool, but it's far from the frigid northern reaches of the nation.

"Yeah, but Isaiah, he's cute!"

"We have to strap ice packs to his back just to take him outside, he's not in an environment conducive to healthy development." Hunter closed his laptop down and rubbed his temples, "It'll get easier in the winter I guess, but we still can't just leave him outside all day in the middle of a campus."

"No worries," Rylan laid down and scooped up the baby bear, who nibbled on his wrist - whether out of affection or prey drive is for you to decide - in response. "I think I've got a spot to move off-campus with a bit of yard, I can fence it in and make that work. Little dude here isn't going anywhere."

Isaiah Hunter repressed a shiver, "Right."



Richardson Pitches First Shutout Of Kasen Harrowitz Era Against Summit University, Rodgers Jr Continues to Flash Tantalizing Potential

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Rodgers Jr hasn't quite shown enough to take the starting job from Horace Billing, but if the kid's development continues at its exponential pace, he's going to be a superstar sooner rather than later


The story of this week was Ranorian teams destroying the strength of their opponents. Cold Hill lining up against the team that had conceded just 27 through 3 games? They put up 40 on them. Summit University scoring just a hair under 30 per outing? Kasen Harrowitz's crew pitched a shutout.

Harrowitz didn’t say anything to the media worth writing here after the contest, par for the course with a coach like him. The blinders are on - he just wants to win games. It’s no secret that Harrowitz, who’s now 15-2 overall in regular season play - has been the catalyst for Richardson’s success over the past season and a quarter. And for the players, it was Takeuchi Ichiko and Totte Lindberg who truly dazzled with their performances. Against a team that runs a similar offense to the Governors in concept, they capitalized on the dominant showings by the front 7.

Banijan sophomore Malchiel Lukwiya was the front man for the entire effort, blowing by the large offensive line time and time again to force cutbacks and tack on three tackles for loss on his own stat sheet, with Kasparov Ulvestad coming in to clean up for another. Running against Richardson is never going to be easy, and when the Bighorns inevitably were forced into passing scenarios, they were punished for it. Takeuchi Ichiko took advantage of personnel groupings that didn’t feature many wideouts - he was targeted six times and didn’t allow a reception while batting away a nice four passes. One of which ended up in the hands of the hyper-athletic Totte Lindberg.

The Vanorian flashed his talents last season, but he seems to be coming into his own as a sophomore, recording both of the Governor interceptions of the contest. But for all that, the game was 3-0 going into the 3rd quarter. Isaiah Hunter has been solid so far, but Horace Billing had a tough time against this front seven, and the offense was repeatedly put in 3rd and long situations that made it difficult to convert.

Harrowitz of course isn’t afraid to win 3-0. But Rylan Rodgers Jr made sure to preserve the cardiac health of the Richardson faithful just a little earlier.

The freshman running back has been a change-of-pace guy so far, but he’s been effective, with 30 carries for 178 yards and a score coming into this one - if the offense needs a spark, he’s their guy. And on this one, he caught a check down into the flat from Isaiah Hunter and took off. Rylan had most of the defense behind him already and was only creating more separation until cornerback Lucas Estimi appeared to have a shot at him. With Rodgers Jr going down the sideline, it seemed like it’d be a routine bump-out for a first down, only Rodgers put on the burners just as Estimi went to knock him out.

The freshman runner zipped by Estimi, who looked silly stumbling out of bounds, and was grinning ear to ear with a finger pointed to the sky by the time he crossed the plane for a 57 yard score.

“I think too many guys assume they’re gonna get tackled,” Rodgers Jr said after the game, “And that costs them a lot of those breakaways.”

Mind you, most guys don’t have the kind of speed that this budding star has. With his breakaway catch-and-run, the Governors bounce back nicely to get to 3-1, and they’ll get another crack at the Buffalo down the line to try and win their second straight Big 8 crown.
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Postby Chromatika » Sat Sep 17, 2022 5:39 pm

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Matchdays 1-3

Chromatik High School Gridiron - Season Ten Conference Play Matchdays 4-5


Diamond Conference
Diamond Conference                       Pld    W   L    PF   PA   PD                                
1 Tears of the Revolution High School 5 3 2 155 118 +37
2 Lanar Central High School 5 3 2 152 130 +22
3 Pelar High School 5 3 2 136 110 +26
4 Rainbow Central High School 5 3 2 99 135 −36
5 Lanar High School 5 2 3 154 143 +11
6 Twin Cities High School 5 1 4 106 166 −60
MD4
Lanar Central High School 43–0 Rainbow Central High School
Twin Cities High School 32–36 Lanar High School
Tears of the Revolution High School 29–14 Pelar High School

MD5
Pelar High School 39–34 Lanar Central High School
Lanar High School 64–28 Tears of the Revolution High School
Rainbow Central High School 50–29 Twin Cities High School
Summary: With two of the teams that lost in Matchday 4 winning in Matchday 5, this conference is still looking for a team to really grab control. Sure, the Cavaliers came back from being shut out by the Rhinos to hang fifty points on the Gemini, but it's still the Hurons and the Rhinos who would be considered favorites to take the crown. The Hurons' defense remains the issue, while the Rhinos have an issue with turning the ball over - though they did turn things around by being the only team to win both games to end the first round-robin. All six teams can still make a run at the title, and it'll be interesting to see if teams like the Saints and the Bikers can keep up their solid play in the latter half of the season. Conventional wisdom says no, but lightning does strike twice sometimes...

Pearl Conference
Pearl Conference                         Pld    W   L    PF   PA   PD                                
1 North Sanar High School 5 5 0 126 80 +46
2 Jerome A. Samuelson High School 5 4 1 134 81 +53
3 Penat High School 5 3 2 86 110 −24
4 Knetyohai City High School 5 2 3 127 130 −3
5 South Sanar High School 5 1 4 113 103 +10
6 Chromatik Army High School 5 0 5 71 153 −82
MD4
South Sanar High School 17–20 Jerome A. Samuelson High School
Knetyohai City High School 21–9 Chromatik Army High School
North Sanar High School 9–6 Penat High School

MD5
Penat High School 3–3 South Sanar High School (13–10 OT)
Chromatik Army High School 16–20 North Sanar High School
Jerome A. Samuelson High School 26–24 Knetyohai City High School
Summary: The Riflemen and the Mimes sit atop the division, albeit in reverse order than expected. The Riflemen are scoring enough points while also getting lots of production from one Mark Waddle and their defense, while the Mimes have won some close games to remain within range of taking down the Riflemen, with Brenna Howarth, their Sophomore Kicker, having made two Game-Winning Field Goals in back to back weeks. The Understudy have surprised everyone with Kandice Mott's solid play, and will have a shot at shaking up the standings, while for the Armadillos, the Recruits, and the Peregrines, there is a lot to fix and a long way to go. Expect the Understudy to fall off and the Mimes to chase the Riflemen till the final matchday, with their rematch being the deciding factor on who will host the Conference Championship Game.

Mining Guild Conference
Mining Guild Conference                  Pld    W   L    PF   PA   PD                                
1 Mt. Niar High School 5 5 0 134 75 +59
2 Randan High School 5 3 2 125 81 +44
3 Mt. Baker High School 5 3 2 65 88 −23
4 Jatho Agricultural High School 5 2 3 80 121 −41
5 Winter Heights High School 5 1 4 72 96 −24
6 Z'ai'ai Central High School 5 1 4 76 91 −15
MD4
Winter Heights High School 3–10 Mt. Niar High School
Randan High School 31–33 Z'ai'ai Central High School
Jatho Agricultural High School 17–21 Mt. Baker High School

MD5
Mt. Baker High School 17–13 Winter Heights High School
Z'ai'ai Central High School 11–13 Jatho Agricultural High School
Mt. Niar High School 22–16 Randan High School
Summary: Nightmares for the Hooligans continue, with only one win out of their first five games, having dropped close matches, while the Anacondas and Victor Rowles reign supreme, being undefeated so far. The Rapiers are giving the Abominable Snowmen a run for their money for the second place finish, while the Farmers have played far better than anyone expected. The Anacondas should continue to run the table while preparing for the playoffs, while the Abominable Snowmen, led by Senior Running Back Han Bi-Mi and Junior Linebacker Simon Gerard, should be the favorite to try to knock off the Anacondas in the Conference Championship Game. For the Hooligans, change is on the horizon, as Head Coach James Morales has turned in his resignation - this will be his last season.

Snowy Fields Conference
Snowy Fields Conference                  Pld    W   L    PF   PA   PD                                
1 Brisara Trade School 5 4 1 151 84 +67
2 Brisara Central High School 5 3 2 116 112 +4
3 City of Umbar High School 5 3 2 89 79 +10
4 Ming School of Business 5 2 3 109 131 −22
5 Umbar Hills High School 5 2 3 89 82 +7
6 Dynasty High School 5 1 4 96 162 −66
MD4
Dynasty High School 30–31 Umbar Hills High School
City of Umbar High School 14–29 Brisara Trade School
Ming School of Business 17–22 Brisara Central High School

MD5
Brisara Central High School 47–13 Dynasty High School
Brisara Trade School 42–17 Ming School of Business
Umbar Hills High School 9–17 City of Umbar High School
Summary With the Grizzlies faltering at home to the Monkeys, the Conference seems poised for an all-Brisara showdown, but there is a lot of football left to be played. The Businessmen have really taken to scoring lots of points, as Rico Divalles, their Senior Quarterback, has worked well with Junior Running Back Tary McLauren and a receiving corps that is young but learning very fast. The Hammers have had some close victories - Peter Juxon, their Senior Corner, already has six picks in the year to preserve some of them, while the Monkeys have won some narrow games with Junior Quarterback Dimitri Kurchev having his best season so far. The southpaw has been deadly both on his feet and over the air. Don't count out the Grizzlies just yet - Ewan Pyrehamix's struggles as their Freshman Quarterback can't hold back the likes of Junior Middle Linebacker Beatrice Hak - but this may well be Brisara's turn to shine.

Breadbasket Conference
Breadbasket Conference                   Pld    W   L    PF   PA   PD                                
1 East Shantarr High School 5 4 1 161 114 +47
2 West Shantarr High School 5 4 1 196 118 +78
3 Anfanhar High School 5 3 2 156 154 +2
4 Pùr Equestrian School 5 2 3 137 117 +20
5 Dragon High School 5 2 3 149 176 −27
6 Pùr Heights High School 5 0 5 54 174 −120
MD4
Pùr Heights High School 13–17 Pùr Equestrian School
Dragon High School 16–40 West Shantarr High School
Anfanhar High School 27–16 East Shantarr High School

MD5
East Shantarr High School 37–7 Pùr Heights High School
West Shantarr High School 63–10 Anfanhar High School
Pùr Equestrian School 49–16 Dragon High School
Summary: The Order might have clipped the Scorpions early, but their loss at the Mystery coupled with the Scorpions' drubbing of the Mystery at home has made it so that the Shantarr schools are atop the Conference, with the Order ahead by Head to Head Results. The Order's Freshman Quarterback Daemon Argonaut has been as good as advertised, while Senior Running Back Benjamin Merik has been a great security blanket; the Scorpions have countered with Junior Quarterback Francine Weiler's connection with Senior Running Back Rea Atera and company, with Junior Left Guard Mylera Jorley leading the way. If either should falter, the Mystery and their punishing offensive line will be waiting. Toiling away at the Destroyers is one Junior Quarterback Frederick Killaman, who is accounting for 81% of the team's offense but not going anywhere, as they barely average ten points a game.

Dairy Conference
Dairy Conference                         Pld    W   L    PF   PA   PD                                
1 Crix Technical High School 5 4 1 64 54 +10
2 Cheonju Korean Institute 5 4 1 115 75 +40
3 City of Lorentine High School 5 2 3 100 71 +29
4 Lorentine Central High School 5 2 3 60 78 −18
5 Crix Arts Institute 5 2 3 79 87 −8
6 Cheonju High School 5 1 4 61 114 −53
MD4
Cheonju Korean Institute 38–23 Cheonju High School
Crix Arts Institute 16–3 Lorentine Central High School
Crix Technical High School 28–10 City of Lorentine High School

MD5
City of Lorentine High School 21–23 Cheonju Korean Institute
Lorentine Central High School 10–12 Crix Technical High School
Cheonju High School 13–39 Crix Arts Institute
Summary: The City of Lorentine High School Wizards are officially in trouble. Having been slated to be the best team in the conference, they've barely won two games, despite having a +29 Point Differential. Freshman Quarterback Frank Wing has been hit-and-miss, with six turnovers in their last two games, including a costly pick six in his last game. This has allowed the Chameleons of Crix Technicla High School, a team that nobody thought would contend, rise to the top, led by their suffocating defense that has only allowed fifty-four points so far. Senior Outside Linebacker Asmodel Propleier has eleven sacks already on the season, and shows no signs of slowing down. As for the Red Devils, Junior Quarterback San Coreen has been good in the clutch. There is still time left for the Wizards, but they better act quick - otherwise, it'll be the Chameleons or the Red Devils taking over the Conference.

Wildlife Conference
Wildlife Conference                      Pld    W   L    PF   PA   PD                                
1 Pride Academy 5 5 0 152 71 +81
2 Rhoni School of Architecture 5 3 2 105 105 0
3 Lhor Central High School 5 3 2 125 97 +28
4 East Rhoni High School 5 2 3 147 150 −3
5 Harbor High School 5 1 4 61 113 −52
6 Anderson H. Kim High School 5 1 4 87 141 −54
MD4
Pride Academy 30–0 Anderson H. Kim High School
Rhoni School of Architecture 12–7 Harbor High School
Lhor Central High School 39–27 East Rhoni High School

MD5
East Rhoni High School 33–38 Pride Academy
Harbor High School 0–22 Lhor Central High School
Anderson H. Kim High School 31–17 Rhoni School of Architecture
Summary: Uh... Anyone see this coming? Instead of the Kayaks or the Flying Jellyfish, it's the Cyclones atop the Conference, with Junior Quarterback Mikkela Ansoli cooking and Senior Cornerback Lyla Pale being a thorn in opposing schemes. They utterly dominated the Chimera and then won a close one against the Kayaks to complete their perfect first round robin. As for the Kayaks, Junior Quarterback Evan Jerome has the team revving, but they'll need to play better defense; the Flying Jellyfish, led by their defense, are still around the top of the Conference, while the Gradients refuse to go away, as well.

Aqua Conference
Aqua Conference                          Pld    W   L    PF   PA   PD                                
1 J. H. Yadasky High School 5 4 1 131 89 +42
2 Coastal Academy of the Arts 5 4 1 182 111 +71
3 City of Larhai High School 5 3 2 107 91 +16
4 West Rhoni High School 5 2 3 105 110 −5
5 Compass Coastal Academy 5 1 4 77 139 −62
6 Coast Guard High School 5 1 4 89 151 −62
MD4
West Rhoni High School 29–30 City of Larhai High School
J. H. Yadasky High School 20–10 Coastal Academy of the Arts
Compass Coastal Academy 30–7 Coast Guard High School

MD5
Coast Guard High School 27–26 West Rhoni High School
Coastal Academy of the Arts 70–24 Compass Coastal Academy
City of Larhai High School 22–23 J. H. Yadasky High School
Summary: The Warhawks should be atop the Conference - but thanks to back to back one-point losses, they aren't. First, the Rush's Clint Dawson caught a Touchdown pass as time expired to complete that upset. Then, the Guards kicked a field goal as time expired to win their first game of the year, too. The Heroes of J.H. Yadasky High School have taken to being the favorites like water, with Freshman Quarterback Cade Stases not turning the ball over the Junior Running Back Isaiah Candy doing a lot of the work on the ground. The Sculptures seem to be their best competition so far, but the Warhawks are too good to go away without a fight, narrow losses be damned.

Myana Conference
Myana Conference                         Pld    W   L    PF   PA   PD                                
1 Myana Northwestern High School 5 5 0 117 39 +78
2 Myana Southeastern High School 5 3 2 108 93 +15
3 Anchors Academy 5 3 2 78 64 +14
4 Pier High School 5 2 3 70 89 −19
5 Myana Central High School 5 1 4 99 142 −43
6 Navy Academy High School 5 1 4 55 100 −45
MD4
Anchors Academy 3–31 Myana Northwestern High School
Myana Southeastern High School 53–33 Myana Central High School
Navy Academy High School 14–24 Pier High School

MD5
Pier High School 10–16 Anchors Academy
Myana Central High School 21–14 Navy Academy High School
Myana Northwestern High School 30–7 Myana Southeastern High School[/b]
Summary: The Blue and White keep on chugging along - just look at how their defense has only allowed 39 points so far. Nicole Estera is also playing good ball from the Quarterback position as the Sophomore keeps on developing, and the duo of Kerron Nicholas and Lina Bonsoon will top most lists from the defensive side. The surprise contender for second place is the Fathoms, with Carrie Reen having a monster year from the Middle Linebacker position, while the Victors of Anchors Academy are also there, for now. Pier High School sits a game behind them, still led by Senior Quarterback Jerome Eddison. Myana is still Myana Northwestern's Conference to lose.

Island Conference
Island Conference                        Pld    W   L    PF   PA   PD                                
1 Bouveil Historical School 5 5 0 142 81 +61
2 Egren Academy 5 4 1 124 86 +38
3 Limonte High School 5 2 3 74 73 +1
4 Academy of the Jungle 5 2 3 124 132 −8
5 Eyrods Central High School 5 1 4 91 151 −60
6 Inon School for the Arts 5 1 4 89 121 −32
MD4
Inon School for the Arts 20–3 Limonte High School
Academy of the Jungle 31–37 Egren Academy
Eyrods Central High School 20–39 Bouveil Historical School

MD5
Bouveil Historical School 26–6 Inon School for the Arts
Egren Academy 21–13 Eyrods Central High School
Limonte High School 10–0 Academy of the Jungle
Summary: If Bouveil Historical were supposed to take a year off, they didn't get the memo. Freshman Quarterback Samuel Hodges has picked up where the team left off, but it's their defense that's really stepped up, with Senior Strong Safety Frank Kirribotton leading the way. The Inquisitors are just there - their only loss in the season is to the Barracudas - and Senior Quarterback Theodore Hawkson would like to get a Conference title before leaving the Inquisitors. The rest of the field sits two games back, and it would take one of the favorites completely folding for the conference to fall out of one of the two teams' hands.

Emerald Conference
Emerald Conference                       Pld    W   L    PF   PA   PD                                
1 Staramara Tech High School 5 4 1 147 102 +45
2 Block High School of Tor 5 3 2 160 125 +35
3 Tor High School 5 3 2 136 141 −5
4 Staramara Athletics Academy 5 3 2 163 140 +23
5 Qet High School 5 2 3 112 155 −43
6 Qet School of Ornithology 5 0 5 112 167 −55
MD4
Staramara Tech High School 27–7 Qet High School
Block High School of Tor 37–20 Staramara Athletics Academy
Tor High School 17–13 Qet School of Ornithology

MD5
Qet School of Ornithology 29–34 Staramara Tech High School
Staramara Athletics Academy 30–29 Tor High School
Qet High School 10–38 Block High School of Tor
Summary: It was supposed to be the Battle Angels and the Rangers fighting things out, but they have two unwelcome guests. The Tor High School Shooting Stars have won three games despite conceding 141, while the Block High School of Tor Wights, led by the Sophomore Quarterback-Running Back duo of Liria Elleron and Carl Oberson have done wonders. The Rangers have scored plenty but also conceded plenty, Senior Quarterback Noelle Fisk having to do so much with her athletic ability, while the Battle Angels have been a level above. Will we have another Staramara only affair?

Silver Conference
Silver Conference                        Pld    W   L    PF   PA   PD                                
1 Central Tihon High School 5 3 2 105 125 −20
2 Tihon Elite Academy 5 3 2 133 73 +60
3 Waves High School 5 3 2 127 104 +23
4 Urrhed High School 5 2 3 111 110 +1
5 Southern Urrheddiao High School 5 2 3 113 143 −30
6 Northern Urrheddiao High School 5 2 3 127 161 −34
MD4
Southern Urrheddiao High School 39–26 Urrhed High School
Tihon Elite Academy 57–14 Northern Urrheddiao High School
Central Tihon High School 44–27 Waves High School

MD5
Waves High School 34–9 Southern Urrheddiao High School
Northern Urrheddiao High School 46–13 Central Tihon High School
Urrhed High School 20–16 Tihon Elite Academy
Summary: The closest conference in the country, any of these six teams could make a run. One would expect it to be the Sand Vipers, but despite Senior Quarterback Eduard Hickson playing well, they've dropped some close games; as for the Waves High School Surfers, it's the Kloss show; the Fog Wall and the Knives expect to fall off in the second half, while the Gold and Royal Purple will try to keep this going. This conference looks like it could be a dogfight till the end.

Revolution Conference
Revolution Conference                    Pld    W   L    PF   PA   PD                                
1 East Omnio High School 5 3 2 126 110 +16
2 Alnio High School 5 3 2 144 128 +16
3 Vitoron School of Charge 5 3 2 124 98 +26
4 West Omnio High School 5 2 3 106 89 +17
5 Alnio Academy of the Arts 5 2 3 92 102 −10
6 Flames of the Revolution High School 5 2 3 83 148 −65
MD4
Alnio Academy of the Arts 20–37 Alnio High School
Flames of the Revolution High School 6–19 East Omnio High School
Vitoron School of Charge 23–19 West Omnio High School

MD5
West Omnio High School 13–27 Alnio Academy of the Arts
East Omnio High School 34–22 Vitoron School of Charge
Alnio High School 23–30 Flames of the Revolution High School
Summary: Another very close conference, although one has to think that the Robots will turn their act around. Junior Quarterback Mtupeni Onwuatuegwu has a wealth of weapons to choose from, and Uriah Anyar and Kuma Sandt have been spectacular; it's just that the Geomancers' Senior Quarterback Lance Ott has been as good as she has. As for the Spectral Monks of West Omnio, Freshman Quarterback Nyra Pendheim has been thrown into the deep end, and she is trying to get caught up to speed fast.

Grandmaster Conference
Grandmaster Conference                   Pld    W   L    PF   PA   PD                                
1 Aya K. Jackson High School 5 5 0 184 112 +72
2 Hanai Central High School 5 4 1 179 125 +54
3 Wirr Tsi School for the Gifted 5 3 2 95 86 +9
4 Wirr Tsi Capital School 5 2 3 117 140 −23
5 Air Force Academy High School 5 1 4 115 160 −45
6 Gurshan High School 5 0 5 103 170 −67
MD4
Wirr Tsi School for the Gifted 24–3 Gurshan High School
Aya K. Jackson High School 42–27 Wirr Tsi Capital School
Hanai Central High School 33–26 Air Force Academy High School

MD2
[Air Force Academy High School 9–28 Wirr Tsi School for the Gifted
Wirr Tsi Capital School 29–33 Hanai Central High School
Gurshan High School 30–30 Aya K. Jackson High School (30–36 OT)
Summary: To see the Runners on top of this Conference, with their physical play led by Senior Running Back Ty Mott and Senior Outside Linebacker Jack Middleston, has been inspiring. The Cruisers of Hanai Central High School with Senior Quarterback Mikayla Anne has been great, too, but Ty Mott is running away with Player of the Year in the Conference. The Masterminds still have a shot, but their offense will need to do a lot better than they have been this season so far - ninety-five points scored in five games is not good enough, even if they have the best defense in the conference.

Chromia Conference
Chromia Conference                       Pld    W   L    PF   PA   PD                                
1 South Chromia High School 5 4 1 116 85 +31
2 The Chromatik Institute 5 3 2 122 96 +26
3 Central Heights High School 5 3 2 101 97 +4
4 Checkers High School 5 2 3 131 147 −16
5 North Chromia High School 5 2 3 61 72 −11
6 Chromia School of History 5 1 4 65 99 −34
MD4
The Chromatik Institute 39–30 Checkers High School
North Chromia High School 9–21 Central Heights High School
South Chromia High School 24–21 Chromia School of History

MD5
Chromia School of History 16–30 The Chromatik Institute
Central Heights High School 9–6 South Chromia High School
Checkers High School 19–13 North Chromia High School
Summary: The Dread are still the team to beat, but the Terror are keeping thigs close. In what may be the most defensive conference in the country, South Chromia Junior Strong Safety Kyra Theodore has been brilliant, and South Chromia is the only team with one loss so far. As for the Defenders, Junior Running Back Erik Kenzie has been brilliant for them; Checkers High School and North Chromia High School still have a shot, while the Knights are a bit behind.

Black & White Conference
Black & White Conference                 Pld    W   L    PF   PA   PD                                
1 Franscesca Larriet-Cortes High School 5 5 0 158 98 +60
2 Dre'a Elite Academy 5 3 2 119 110 +9
3 Kynxe High School 5 3 2 119 91 +28
4 Nonian Central High School 5 3 2 121 113 +8
5 Facsimile High School 5 1 4 79 125 −46
6 Capital District Academy 5 0 5 38 97 −59
MD4
Franscesca Larriet-Cortes High School 30–17 Kynxe High School
Dre'a Elite Academy 9–0 Capital District Academy
Nonian Central High School 13–9 Facsimile High School

MD5
Facsimile High School 26–27 Franscesca Larriet-Cortes High School
Capital District Academy 16–34 Nonian Central High School
Kynxe High School 16–7 Dre'a Elite Academy
Summary: Make no mistake - this is the Martyrs' Conference, and everyone else is just a warmup for the playoffs. Enox Silverman assisting Noah Sellers, with the defense even playing decently enough? They'll be undefeated, or close. With Capital District Academy, the expected second place team, falling short, it's the Darkness, the Monsoon, and the Naysayers that all sit with two losses apiece. It'll be interesting to see who makes it out - though it shouldn't matter, as the Martyrs will likely win.
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(02) Franscesca Larriet-Cortes High School Martyrs (5-0) (Black & White, Capital West) (Previous: 02)
(03) Mt. Niar High School Anacondas (5-0) (Mining Guild, Mountain) (Previous: 03)
(04) Bouveil Historical School Barracudas (5-0) (Island, Myana) (Previous: Unranked)
(05) North Sanar High School Riflemen (5-0) (Pearl, Rainbow) (Previous: Unranked)
(06) Aya K. Jackson High School Runners (5-0) (Grandmaster, Capital East) (Previous: Unranked)
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(08) West Shantarr High School Scorpions (4-1) (Breadbasket, Heartland) (Previous: 08)
(09) J. H. Yadasky High School Heroes (4-1) (Aqua, Coastal) (Previous: Unranked)
(10) Pride Academy Cyclones (5-0) (Wildlife, Coastal) (Previous: Unranked)
(11) Vitoron School of Charge Robots (3-2) (Revolution, Capital East) (Previous: 04)
(12) Staramara Tech High School Battle Angels (4-1) (Emerald, Urrhed) (Previous: 08)
(13) Brisara Trade School Businessmen (4-1) (Snowy Fields, Mountain) (Previous: Unranked)
(14) Hanai Central High School Cruisers (4-1) (Grandmaster, Capital East) (Previous: Unranked)
(15) East Omnio High School Geomancers (3-2) (Revolution, Capital East) (Previous: Unranked)
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Postby Quebec and Shingoryeo » Sat Sep 17, 2022 11:46 pm

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Saguenay's Clarence V.E. Youngblood agrees to 8-year contract extension, will be highest-paid coach in all of Quebecois collegiate football

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SOUTH BEND. SAGUENAY - - Saguenay football coach Clarence van Eeden Youngblood signed an 8-year, Q£32 million contract yesterday morning ahead of today's showcase against Maximus Rochester Institute of Poafmersia at home. The agreement, to be activated following the expiration of his contract at the end of 2056 QIS football season, will see him stay until the end of 2064 Quebecois Intercollegiate Sports (QIS) season, as well as the 31st edition of the NationStates College Football (NSCF). It will also see him paid the highest amount in all of Quebecois college football.

The Fighting Irish head coach, who is entering his second NSCF spring season and the fourth QIS season, will be making a flat rate of Q£4 million (NSD $12 million) a year, but there will be additional bonuses, rumoured to be in millions of Quebecois pounds for incentives that involve playoff progression in the NSCF, a New Year's 6 Bowl win, and Tiger Bowl championship runs. With this contract extension, Youngblood finds himself as the highest-paid coach in all of Quebecois college football, placing ahead of St. Croix's Kweon Joon-Ho (Q£3.8 million/$NSD 11.4 million) and Southern Manitoba's Noh Yeong-Rae (Q£3.5 million/$NSD 10.5 million).

'I would like to thank the Board of Governors, President Dr. Dominik Votal, and Principal Sir. Nam Taek-Jin, for ensuring that we continue to establish a strong tradition of athletic and academic excellence in the university,' said athletic director Sir. Robert Ahern Pelaez in the media statement. 'Coach Youngblood and his family embody the finest values of our institution that we have upheld for a long time, and. His success, something that is recognised on both national and international levels, follows the long line of legendary coaches who have come to this university and its football program, and they continue to establish themselves to a fine mission of attaining higher standards expected of our football program. As always, we look forward to having him stay with us or a very long time.'

Youngblood, whose nephew Benoit is a star quarterback with Cold Hill University of Ranoria, has won the 2055 QIS championships at Saguenay, and has twice brought the Fighting Irish to the Tiger Bowl. The former Yongma College coach has said on multiple occasions in the past that he considers the Saguenay job the last collegiate position he will take up.

While his contract features a pro-league clause that does not include a buyout if he takes up a professional head coaching position, whether in the QFL, RFL or GFLB, it is unlikely the pro-coaching clause will be used. While his name has popped up at various points refused the possibility of coaching in professional leagues domestic or abroad in past, the sources closest to him have suggested that his late father's passing the previous autumn, and conversations he's had with his brother, Royal Quebecois Olympic Committee vice-president Pierre, since has caused Clarence to consider Saguenay his last permanent coaching position.

Youngblood's amicable relations with Saguenay administrations, best reflected through stark display of loyalty to Saguenay football, suggests a positive sign for both parties' relationship to each other. It may also end up serving as an indicator to how the international attention towards coaches have started to mount. With the ascending form of high-profile coordinators such as Saguenay's very own Isidora Noles, and Richardson's Kai Hillis, not to mention the much-anticipated return of Dennis Zervos to Loyola-Istria, we may be seeing an era of high-profile coaches whose coaching profile, salaries and stardom continue to skyrocket.

'I would like to thank those who made this contact extension possible, from our President Dr. Dominik Vokal, Principal Sir. Nam Taek-Jin, and the members of our Board of Governors, and I am thankful for their faith in me to continue my mission here in South Bend,' Youngblood said in the press statement. 'As the Head Coach of the most historic program in history of Quebecois college football, and one of a select few flagship programs in the NationStates College Football, I promise to uphold the values of our institution as a coach and instructor. Our students will continue to play to the highest standard of football, and be held under the strictest of academic requirements. And they will be set for life after their time here, thanks to our values of dedication, commitment and dilligence that me and my predecessors have emphasised, and I promise to continue deliver it as part of my mission here. Thank you.'
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Postby Commonwealth of Baker Park » Sun Sep 18, 2022 12:26 am

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UC set to be road Warriors over next four games
by Teresa Bramlage, College Football Writer

The University of the Commonwealth Football Team will mark the halfway point of their NSCF campaign in Anthor as they will face Bowerstone University in the second cross-divisional game of the MinCon season.

The Bearcats have landed in the Mineral for this season, although they have a history in NSCF dating as far back as UC's debut appearance; they are inaugurating their new Delphina L. Chamberlain Stadium where a full house is expected despite the 0-4 record from the home team.

A Sunday NSCF game away from home will be a rare experience for the Warriors as quirks of scheduling have finally caught up with UC; the visit of Summit University on the opening non-conference gameday will be the only home fixture to take place on a Sunday on College Hill, with the announced kickoff at 1:37 pm BPDT.

UC Athletic Director Patrick Douglas granted an interview with the Sporting Times to discuss the immediate circumstances surrounding the current NSCF season.

Teresa Bramlage: "We appreciate the time you've given us to discuss the wider disposition of the school and the UAC during this season."

Patrick Douglas: "I'm happy to have the chance to talk with you."

TB: "There's no question that UC have benefitted in numerous ways that have little to do the actual success of the team, and the tradition that's developed for Sunday evening games has spread across the multiverse. What will be the tangible loss to the athletic department to not have any Sunday night home games?"

PD: "On a cold, strict business level, not much at all for the Athletic Department. For the local businesses, the alums and students, the various ancillary services...it's going to present a hardship. We know folks come from abroad to take in the experience of a Sunday evening game at Gleason Field, it's rated as one of the best away day trips in NSCF. But we want to make sure that people understand that midweek games here are just as exciting for fans."

TB: "There has been a proposal by Banija's collegiate governing body to host all of the Championship games brought about by the conference alignment for this season within the Kingdom. On first glance and even a bit more reflection it doesn't seem to have many--if any--drawbacks."

PD: "The UAC Executive Council will make the decision whether to vote in favor or oppose the bid. I've spoken individually with the ADs from our Metro Conference family--Melissa Sweeney-Allen told me on my first day that it is incumbent we stress our leadership as a national university through soliciting feedback from our local neighbors, then inviting other schools to weigh in."

TB: "Thanks for your time and best of luck as you grow into your position."
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NSCF Monthly Roundup: Mammoths goes on top of Woodlands Division
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Mancodas - After 4 matches, which included NSCF's first cross-division matchday, the Mammoths rose to the top of the division, rounding off the month with a home victory over the Royal Bears from Schima Bas.

In a much revamped Nationstates College Football (or Gridiron as we call it) tournament, the traditional 6-team conference has been modified to an 8-team conference system, split into 2 divisions for every conference. Given the lack of a national gridiron team, Poafmersia is only represented on the international level in the NSCF. This is largely due to the lack of a proper interest for the sport in the country. For this edition, the Poafmersian teams continue to be in the same division as the Atheists and the Ensigns, whom we have shared the Conference for quite some time. This time round, the conference also features another 4 teams in the Legends Division, with the teams coming from Quebec & Shingoryeo, as well as Schima Bas.

The first 3 matchdays was the first round of matches within the division, with University of Mancodas' Mammoths winning 2 games while Maximus Rochester Institute's Gijikyhandasari Yeraiqhospifasas winning 1. In particular, the matchday 3 Poafmersia-rival match ended in favour of the Mammtohs. Matchday 4-7 will feature cross-division matches, with Poafmersian teams facing off against teams from the other division. For Matchday 4, both teams were at home against teams from Schima Bas, while for matchday 5, the teams wil travel to Quebec and Shingoryeo for their matches.

While there is no expectations put in place for our representatives to have any good showing in the competitions, with the modified format, the teams have internally set a target of achieving a top-2 finish in the division. However, the gridiron community tends to see the colleges' NSCF performance as possible firepower to lobby for more interest in the sport, and they will definitely be interested to see if this change in format will give the teams an opportunity to do better in the competition.
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Postby New Gesem » Sun Sep 18, 2022 8:08 am

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Zephyr Conference Cutoff

Matchday 5

Crimson Royal University Mink (SHM) 56–42 Thereinsnogodistan Community College Atheists (NGD)

Universite St. Croix Bleu et Blanc (QUE) 27–24 University of Mancodas Mammoths (PFA)

Crown's College Royal Bears (SHM) 16–21 Ceneisis Naval Academy Ensigns (AFT)

Universite du Saguenay Fighting Irish (QUE) 0–20 MRI Gijikyhandasari Yeraiqhospifasas (PFA)

# Legends Division                                     Pld    W   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts  
1 University of Mancodas Mammoths (PFA) 5 3 2 150 113 +37 9
2 Ceneisis Naval Academy Ensigns (AFT) 5 2 3 103 114 −11 6
3 Thereinsnogodistan Community College Atheists (NGD) 5 2 3 119 148 −29 6
4 MRI Gijikyhandasari Yeraiqhospifasas (PFA) 5 2 3 67 125 −58 6

# Woodlands Division                                   Pld    W   L    GF   GA   GD   Pts
1 Crimson Royal University Mink (SHM) 5 3 2 166 140 +26 9
2 Universite St. Croix Bleu et Blanc (QUE) 5 3 2 108 92 +16 9
3 Universite du Saguenay Fighting Irish (QUE) 5 3 2 126 117 +9 9
4 Crown's College Royal Bears (SHM) 5 2 3 121 111 +10 6
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Postby Chromatika » Sun Sep 18, 2022 3:14 pm

Lava, Firehawks Dominate in Home Matches

This season, for the first time ever, the NSCF fielded conferences of eight teams, split across two divisions; after a round-robin against teams in your division, each team would then play one game against the other division before the second round-robin within your division. This meant that the four established powers in the Conference - Felswyr State University, Cavsar University, Staramara Tech University, and Sadeg State University - would face teams from United Adaikes, Juvencus, and Kilendjj for four weeks before turning their swords on each other once again.

"We want the Drawkian schools to win," explained Felswyr State Offensive Coordinator Naia Curentino, "We're the established schools for a reason, and we'd rather nobody beat them except us and maybe the Lava."

After the first week of cross-division play, so far, so good. The Drawkian schools won by more than fifteen points apiece, and the Chromatik schools did the same, as Felswyr State dominated Golden Oak University before letting them score in the Fourth Quarter and the Lava outscored the Silverleaf University Goblins 14-0 in the second half to complete the sweep.

For Felswyr State, it was easy going for the Firehawks, as they established themselves on the ground with Sydney Thomas, leading to easy play-action throws for Kadesh Odika. The Sophomore was sharp, going 26 of 34 for 412 yards and 3 touchdowns, with Thomas adding 91 yards on 17 carries with two scores. The Firehawks' defense forced two turnovers and only allowed one touchdown in garbage time, even stopping the two-point conversion.

For the Lava, it was the same old, same old - Duhaga and Ziegler doing most of the work with Masakazu being smart with the ball. With 210 yards on the ground, Masakazu only needed to complete 8 passes in 11 tries for 103 yards - the Goblins just could not stop the Lava's ground-and-pound, and when the Lava defense made their halftime adjustments, the Goblins could not get anything going.

Next week, both teams will be on the road, but they don't expect anything to change.

"We are going to not overlook these opponents, but expect to win all the games against the other division," stated Staramara Tech Head Coach Laverna Getz, "We need to be in prime form when we face our own Division once again."
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"We're currently exploring all options": Lackluster QB performance leads to humbling road loss and roster changes

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Another poor performance from QB Shane Wolf exposed the Honey Badger offense in a 40-21 loss to Cold Hill University.

The QB hot seat reached a boiling point in Week 4, as QB Shane Wolf's inability to manufacture offense (save for some points during junk time) led to the Honey Badgers only conjuring up 21 points in a forgettable 40-21 loss to Cold Hill University. It would take 27 unanswered Cold Hill points for Shane Wolf to finally open up the Hankow State scoring late in the 3rd quarter, and frustration prevailed in the minds of most fans following the game. Head coach Lee Chapman has been under increasing pressure to consider changes in the QB room, and this past game may have finally been the straw that broke the camel's back. "We're currently exploring all options," Chapman said when asked about Shane Wolf's performance. "Something is just not working on offense, and we don't have time to sit around and wait for the offense to start clicking when we're reaching the halfway point of conference play." When asked if backup QB Willie Gordon would see action in Week 5, OC Boris Yanovich simply said, "Count on it."

While not surprising, the stout Honey Badger defense simply could not keep up with the explosive Cold Hill offense, surrendering 20 points in just the first 20 minutes of the game. Cold Hill QB Benoit Youngblood clearly did his homework in the lead-up to the game, picking apart the Honey Badger defensive schemes throughout the game in a dominant 5 touchdown performance. "That's a bad man," DC Caleb Franks said of Youngblood. "If he's under center and playing like that, I don't know if there's going to be many teams that can stop them. We've got some things to work on as a defense to bounce back next week, but sometimes, you simply have to tip your cap and say 'fair play'."

(Time remaining in quarter in parentheses.)

1st Quarter:
(13:21) Benoit Youngblood 13 yard pass to Nikolas Isaksen for a TOUCHDOWN. PAT BLOCKED by Ruben Villareal. 0-6, Cold Hill leads.
(10:03) Benoit Youngblood 7 yard pass to Alexander Østby for a TOUCHDOWN. 0-13, Cold Hill leads.

2nd Quarter:
(11:49) Benoit Youngblood 53 yard pass to Darin Sundström for a TOUCHDOWN. 0-20, Cold Hill leads.

3rd Quarter:
(9:12) Benoit Youngblood 4 yard pass to Alexander Østby for a TOUCHDOWN. 0-27, Cold Hill leads.
(4:57) Shane Wolf 17 yard pass to Leon Wyatt for a TOUCHDOWN. 7-27, Cold Hill leads.
(0:14) Shane Wolf 2 yard pass to Mark Dyer for a TOUCHDOWN. 14-27, Cold Hill leads.

4th Quarter:
(12:44) Benoit Youngblood 24 yard pass to Nikolas Isaksen for a TOUCHDOWN. 14-34, Cold Hill leads.
(9:01) Shane Wolf 29 yard pass to Leslie Mueller for a TOUCHDOWN. 21-34.
(4:11) Benoit Youngblood 27 yard pass to Darin Sundström for a TOUCHDOWN. 2 pt conversion FAILED. 21-40, Cold Hill leads.


And now for a look around the league:

1: Cold Hill University (4-0, last week: 1)
Cold Hill dismantled the #1 scoring defense in the NSCF behind brilliant QB play from Benoit Youngblood. At this moment, the team clearly looks like a championship contender and looks like the most well-rounded team thus far. Cold Hill's interdivisonal play figures to be all downhill from here, as they dismantled the Evermore division leader with ease.

2: University of the Commonwealth of Baker Park (4-0, last week: 2)
Another win, and they're one of only two undefeated teams remaining. You're hard pressed to find an argument where they shouldn't be in the top two as such, though Cold Hill has been much the much more convincing team of the duo thus far. U of CBP figures to have a gimme game in Week 5 against 0-4 Bowerstone University.

3: Felswyr State University (3-1, last week: 4)
Convincing bounce-back home win? Check. Offense back on track? Check. Felswyr has been the most dominant team of the Horizon conference with a +61 point differential to date behind stellar offensive play through 4 weeks. The Starlight division seems to be much better than the Equinox division after sweeping the series last week, so Felswyr may be in for smooth sailing over the next 3 weeks.

4: Richardson University (3-1, last week: 3)
An unusually close home matchup with a much weaker Summit University team will see Richardson drop a spot this week. While they haven't committed too many errors, teams ranked highly probably shouldn't have struggled as much as Richardson did here. They'll have a chance to make a bigger statement on the road against Panem next week.

5: Staramara Tech University (3-1, last week: 5)
A standard home win, though they dispatched the top team in the opposing Horizon division. Staramara and Felswyr will be locked in a close battle for the division crown, and Staramara's path should get easier from here after they started with the best team in the Equinox division.

6: University of Loyola-Istria (3-1, last week: 6)
An unusually close home win, but the offense continues to churn out points, even if the defense is a little suspect at times. 158 points in 4 games is nothing to sneeze at, and the Blue Thunder's offensive gameplan has continued to prove difficult for opponents to matchup against.

7: Northern Moravica University (3-1, last week: 8 )
Similar story as their Banijan counterpart; oddly close game, but the offense gets the job done once again. The defense of the Cougars has been much better than that of the Blue Thunder, but we have to give the edge to Loyola for now on the recent head to head result.

8: Universite du Saguenay (3-1, last week: 10)
That's more like it. The Fighting Irish took control of the Legends division once again behind a dominant Week 4 performance, reminding everyone how good that offense is after a oddly quiet Week 3 performance. A poor MRI offense likely bodes a fairly easy Week 5 matchup for the Fighting Irish to continue building momentum.

9: University of Mancodas (3-1, last week: UR)
The Mammoths took down our previous #7 team and now controls the Woodlands division, meriting them a spot in our top 10. They possess the largest point differential in the Horizon conference and have an offense that can certainly contend, though we'll be watching to see how the defense continues to progress through interdivision play.

10: Silverleaf University (3-1, last week: 9)
Yes, they lost; that said, this team played a tough Staramara Tech team on the road and put up a respectable result, even in defeat. Overall, the team is still dominant within their division and will get a chance to bounce back and correct course against Cavsar in Week 5.

Next Up: Green City University (3-1)


In looking forward, all eyes will be on backup QB Willie Gordon, who will take up the quarterback mantle at a critical juncture in the season, with the Honey Badgers desperately needing to figure out their offense before they let their interdivision schedule slip away. When asked about the change, OC Boris Yanovich said, "It's never easy to make a change this big when you're this deep into the season. Regardless, we have to make the choice we believe will set us up for the greatest chance of success each week, and this quarterback change is reflective of that idea. In that same vein, however, we are absolutely willing to revisit Shane Wolf's position on this team at any point if we deem it necessary."

"It sucks, I'm not gonna sugarcoat it," Shane Wolf said when asked about his opinion on being benched for the next game. "Sure, things haven't been going well, but it's never not going to sting when coach tells you that you're gonna have to sit right as we get into the meat of the season. I'm a competitor at heart, so I obviously want to be out there, but the competitor in me also wants to see this team win, so if this is what the coaching staff believes is best, I'll roll with it and do everything I can to support Willie [Gordon] in practice and in the game next week."

Fans were appreciative of Wolf's attitude surrounding the change, but they will certainly be impatiently waiting to see if the offense makes a quick turnaround in time for the Honey Badgers' return to Celebration Field when they host Kohnhead City. If not, the blame game may only get worse as fans clamor for results out of this team at such a critical point of the season.

Hankow State University 2022 Schedule:
Week 1: vs. Bermia Santura W 17-10
Week 2: @ Panem University W 16-3
Week 3: @ Summit University W 15-14
Week 4: @ Cold Hill L 21-40
Week 5: vs. Kohnhead City
Week 6: vs. Richardson University
Week 7: @ Swisston City
Week 8: @ Bermia Santura
Week 9: vs. Panem University
Week 10: vs. Summit University
Big Eight Conference Championship Game: TBD
Week 11: vs. Upper Westside
Week 12: vs. U of Mancodas
Week 13: @ Northern Moravica (Battle of the Golden Axe)
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Postby Saint Kanye » Sun Sep 18, 2022 8:50 pm

Another two games, another split for the new look Upper Westside University Red Pandas. New and old players alike were starting to have their standout moments in those two matchups, the first being a 32-12 demolition of the University of Alcuta Skyhawks during the "whiteout game", and then a valiant effort against the powerhouse University of Loyola-Istria Blue Thunder that unfortunately ended in a 46-38 loss. "Hey, it wasn't an embarrassment, we didn't get crushed, so I'll take it," UWU head coach Fabio Forelli said of the latter result. "Yeah, and at least it was an exciting shootout and not some three-nil snoozefest," agreed freshman cornerback Ishrael Carter. Carter was one of the UWU's new acquisitions that have made a name for themselves in those two games, as he intercepted Loyola-Istria quarterback Anne-Maurice Vavayavich thrice, two for touchdowns.




1Q UWU Okoma 52 run (Kick failed) UWU 6-0
1Q UWU field goal Ingberg 41 UWU 9-0'

2Q UWU Hall 26 pass from St. Roger (Kick failed) UWU 15-0
2Q UWU Cooley 15 pass from St. Roger (Ingberg kick) UWU 22-0

3Q UWU Tramell 22 run (Ingberg kick) UWU 29-0

4Q UWU field goal Ingberg 32 UWU 32-0
4Q UA Kirk 50 run (Kick failed) UWU 32-6
4Q UA Lagow 17 pass from Halsell (Two-point conversion failed) UWU 32-12

The Red Pandas held the Skyhawks scoreless for most of the game, only allowing a couple of touchdowns in garbage time. Matt Ingberg made two out of two field goal attempts, but was only two out of four on extra points. "I've gotta make more of those if I hope to reach James Rasputin's level," he said, referring to the St. Kanye Surge kicker whom he idolizes.




1Q ULI Nordstrom 33 run (El-Mady kick) ULI 7-0
1Q UWU field goal Ingberg 29 ULI 7-3

2Q ULI Jackson 10 run (Kick failed) ULI 13-3
2Q UWU Carter 42 interception return (Ingberg kick) ULI 13-10
2Q ULI field goal El-Mady 34 ULI 16-10
2Q UWU Cooley 16 pass from St. Roger (Ingberg kick) UWU 17-16
2Q ULI Ogweyo 14 pass from Vavayavich (Kick failed) ULI 22-17

3Q ULI field goal El-Mady 43 ULI 25-17
3Q UWU Carter 53 interception return (Ingberg kick) ULI 25-24
3Q ULI Jackson 19 run (El-Mady kick) ULI 32-24

4Q UWU Tramell 75 run (Ingberg kick) ULI 32-31
4Q ULI Farmer 12 pass from Vavayavich (El-Mady kick) ULI 39-31
4Q ULI Otiende 60 fumble return (El-Mady kick) ULI 46-31
4Q UWU Dobler 40 pass from St. Roger (Ingberg kick) ULI 46-38

The game against the Blue Thunder was pretty close throughout, with neither team going up by more than fifteen. But despite a great defensive effort from Carter, a big day on offense from fellow rookie Dayquan Tramell (ten carries for 145 yards and a touchdown), and a perfect showing from Ingberg on both FGs and XPs, they would fall short to their much more accomplished and experienced opponent. "I'd still consider this one of our finest performances ever," Coach Forelli said. "We really took it to those ULI guys, really made them work hard before getting the win. Hopefully we've gotten better than we are now the next time we meet." Next week, the Red Pandas will be turning, well, red. Helmet, jersey and pants will all be that color as they try to rub it into the Red Elephants of Elephant Valley University that the UWU are the conference's signature red animal team. Then it's another home game, this time against another Banijan team, the Northern Moravica University Cougars.




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| MD | Opponent | Helmet/Jersey/Pants | Score | Record | Div | Conf |
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| 1 | Woodstock University Climbers (SRZ) | Red/Red/White | W 12- 3 | 1-0 | | |
| 2 | @ Joe Gibbs University Cyclones (SRZ) | White/White/Red | L 20-30 | 1-1 | 3rd | 5th |
| 3 | @ University of Alcuta Skyhawks (VNM) | White/White/White | W 32-12 | 2-1 | 2nd | 4th |
| 4 | @ University of Loyola-Istria Blue Thunder (BNJ) | Red/White/Red | L 38-46 | 2-2 | 2nd | 4th |
| 5 | Elephant Valley University Red Elephants (SNL) | Red/Red/Red | | | | |
| 6 | Northern Moravica University Cougars (BNJ) | Red/White/White | | | | |
| 7 | @ Ratzupalfu University of Nature Egrets (SNL) | White/Red/White | | | | |
| 8 | @ Woodstock University Climbers (SRZ) | White/White/Red | | | | |
| 9 | Joe Gibbs University Cyclones (SRZ) | Red/Red/White | | | | |
| 10 | University of Alcuta Skyhawks (VNM) | White/Red/White | | | | |
| 11 | @ Hankow State University Honey Badgers (UNV) | White/White/Red | | | | |
| 12 | Université du Saguenay Fighting Irish (QUE) | Red/Red/Red | | | | |
| 13 | Summit University Bighorns (HAR) | Red/Red/White | | | | |
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Postby Quebec and Shingoryeo » Sun Sep 18, 2022 9:16 pm

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Celestia and Horizon Conference Cutoff.

Matchday 5



Celestia Conference
University of Alcuta Skyhawks (VNM) 23–37 Ratzupalfu University of Nature Egrets (SNL)
Woodstock University Climbers (SRZ) 9–13 University of Loyola-Istria Blue Thunder (BNJ)
Upper Westside University Red Pandas (STK)
43–26 Elephant Valley University Red Elephants (SNL)
Joe Gibbs University Cyclones (SRZ) 27–41 Northern Moravica University Cougars (BNJ)

# Savannah Division                               Pld    W   L    PF   PA   PD 
1 University of Loyola-Istria Blue Thunder (BNJ) 5 4 1 171 131 +40
2 Northern Moravica University Cougars (BNJ) 5 4 1 187 118 +69
3 Ratzupalfu University of Nature Egrets (SNL) 5 3 2 109 124 −15
4 Elephant Valley University Red Elephants (SNL) 5 1 4 136 198 −62

# Sequoia Division Pld W L PF PA PD
1 Upper Westside University Red Pandas (STK) 5 3 2 145 117 +28
2 Woodstock University Climbers (SRZ) 5 2 3 103 104 −1
3 Joe Gibbs University Cyclones (SRZ) 5 2 3 112 146 −34
4 University of Alcuta Skyhawks (VNM) 5 1 4 135 160 −25


Horizon Conference
Golden Oak University Foxes (UAD) 26–37 Sadeg State University Skyhawks (DRK)
Kynᶒqurnstka Surona University Beach Eagles (KLJ) 7–31 Staramara Tech University Lava (CMT)
Silverleaf University Goblins (UAD) 20–39 Cavsar University Gladiators (DRK)
Imperial University of Pomena Royals (JUE) 37–47 Felswyr State University Firehawks (CMT)

# Starlight Division                                 Pld    W   L    PF   PA   PD 
1 Staramara Tech University Lava (CMT) 5 4 1 155 116 +39
2 Felswyr State University Firehawks (CMT) 5 4 1 184 113 +71
3 Cavsar University Gladiators (DRK) 5 3 2 139 117 +22
4 Sadeg State University Skyhawks (DRK) 5 3 2 167 139 +28

# Equinox Division Pld W L PF PA PD
1 Silverleaf University Goblins (UAD) 5 3 2 158 147 +11
2 Imperial University of Pomena Royals (JUE) 5 2 3 150 161 −11
3 Golden Oak University Foxes (UAD) 5 1 4 112 155 −43
4 Kynᶒqurnstka Surona University Beach Eagles (KLJ) 5 0 5 83 200 −117
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