NSCF 27 - Everything Thread

by **PotatoFarmers** » Thu Oct 06, 2022 9:35 pm

2112 Elections articles: (Short) Prelude | Cochas and Democracy Front | Ramadau Trish and Farmers League | Nitrishi-pai and Makara Party | Piskn and Tikahs | Dalaris and Bijara Party

Poafmer Times

Election 2112: Congress Party places focus "renewal" as they appeal to people in Gikash
Reported by Johnny Rayson with inputs from Poafmer Times politics team

Gikash State Council

Government
Kibi Party (57)

Opposition
Congress Party (7)
Democracy Front (4)
Makara Party (4)
Bijara Party (1)
Socialist Party (1)
Farmers League Party (1)

Vote Distribution (2106)
Kibi Party - 74,831,930 (76.36%)
Congress Party - 9,810,239 (10.01%)
Democracy Front - 5,527,291 (5.64%)
Makara Party - 5,139,412 (5.24%)
Bijara Party - 1,204,234 (1.23%)
Socialist Party - 819,239 (0.84%)
Farmers League Party - 668,323 (0.68%)
Total Valid Votes - 98,000,668

Dury - There were a number of people out there who thinks the roles of the Congress Party and the Kibi Party has largely switched this time round. And the comparison couldn't be much larger on Gikash, a state which is at its crossroads.

Given that the state is more about low-level manufacturing, as well as its mining & raw materials refining sector, it seems like it would eventually fall out of favour for the more high-tech sectors. And what the Kibi Party has been campaigning about seems to be about hastening the process, since they are already looking at upskilling the entire population to catch on the upcoming technology hubs. A shift in focus to agri-tech will also divert a lot of the attention away from the manufacturing parks in Gikash, who focus more on manual production like clothing, footwear. Many of the remaining car assembly lines are likely to move out of the area per the masterplan released by the President, and the last coal mines in the state are expected to be shut within the 2115 target as set out by the Kibi Party last election. Basically, this is a state living on borrowed time.

Consistent with their proposals across the nation, Congress Party has been trying to ensure every state continues to remain relevant in this shift. They have proposed that the industrial parks here can be upgraded to focus on robotic-technology research, while arguing that there is no need to consolidate the electric car manufacturing lines elsewhere since most assembly lines in Gikash are for local distribution. The wafer production & chip making sector, under plans released by the Party, will also be shifted onto the state. Congress Party also proposed establishing a fourth government-funded college, with parts of the campus in the state. This will certainly help locals who are looking to upskill, since currently they would have to go to UoM, the only university which has courses for skill upgrading. The fourth college will be solely built with work-study programs in mind, as released in the manifesto.

Congress Party was also one of the parties which proposed that a focus on broader economic relations with other economic unions will allow for the industries in the country to not fall out of shape that easily. Combined with incentives to encourage investment & setting up of manufacturing lines in the nation, the party argues that this is key to ensuring that the transition is more sustainable. "Local solutions haven't been proven to be particularly effective, so why not look outside?" asked Shadow Cabinet Minister for Trade & Industrial Relations Doris Tyson at a recent Prime Ministers Question. Helping the party is their notion that the complacency is affecting the Kibi Party, an argument that is gaining lots of traction in some parts of Poafmersia.

For the Congress Party, a solid result here, which is expected to be one of the first states to give preliminary reports after poll closes, will be key to gaining enough votes and leading a charge on the government's supermajority. It remains to be seen if it happens.

by **NSCF** » Thu Oct 06, 2022 9:37 pm

Matchday 11 (12) - Out of Conference Matchday 1

Cutoff Time. Here We Go!

Felswyr State-Trent State were scorinated by me (Quebec & Shingoryeo), Saguenay-Staramara Tech Tumbra (a long-time third party scorinator for both me and Chromatika), and the rest of the matches by Chromatika. As per usual all matches but the ones involving Chromatik schools will be scorinated by Chromatika and those involving FSU and STU me. In case there is a match involving both schools a third-party scorinator will be requested in advance.

Cold Hill University (RAN) 25–25 Northern Moravica University (BNJ) (25–31 OT)

Constantinople University (NGS) 24–6 Crimson Royal University (SHM)

University of Mancodas (PFA) 13–25 Green City University (TJU)

Cavsar University (DRK) 41–13 Maximus Rochester Institute (PFA)

University of Loyola-Istria (BNJ) 31–34 Kohnhead City University (KHD)

Swisston City University (KHD) 10–14 Ratzupalfu University of Nature (SNL)

Crown's College (SHM) 10–9 Sadeg State University (DRK)

Richardson University (RAN) 25–0 Elephant Valley University (SNL)

Panem University (STR) 16–9 Université St. Croix (QUE)

Hankow State University (UNV) 40–17 Upper Westside University (STK)

University of the Commonwealth of Baker Park (CBP) 26–7 Summit University (HAR)

Université du Saguenay (QUE) 43–6 Staramara Tech (CMT)

Felswyr State University (CMT) 41–30 Trent State University (TJU)

Manually-calculated OSPI post-MD11, subject to any change in case there is a calculation error. It is also available to be checked via here.

by **Schima Bas** » Sat Oct 08, 2022 2:31 pm

Game Reports

Game Events

Crown’s College v.s. Sadeg State

(2:53 - 1st) Nat Knox 38 yd FG GOOD,
Sadeg State 3 - 0.

HALFTIME

(11:12 - 3rd) Nat Knox 41 yd FG GOOD,
Sadeg State 6 - 0.

(4:17 - 3rd) Koby Holmme 32 yd FG GOOD,
Sadeg State 6 - 3.

(1:02 - 3rd) Nat Knox 39 yd FG GOOD,
Sadeg State 9 - 3.

(14:32 - 4th) Harry Thresher run for 3 yds for a TD, K. Holmme FG GOOD,
Crown’s College 10 - 9.

Crimson Royal @ Constantinople

(3:30 - 1st) Oswald Ford run for 14 yds for a TD, C. Romero FG GOOD,
Constantinople 7 - 0.

(14:46 - 2nd) Oswald Ford run for 23 yds for a TD, C. Romero FG GOOD,
Constantinople 14 - 0.

(7:12 - 2nd) Cody Romero 43 yd FG GOOD,
Constantinople 17 - 0.

(0:28 - 2nd) C. Green 47 yd FG GOOD,
Constantinople 17 - 3.

HALFTIME

(11:00 - 3rd) Bunama Diawara pass complete to Duane Pratt for 15 yds for a TD, C. Romero FG GOOD,
Constantinople 24 - 3.

(5:51 - 3rd) C. Green 39 yd FG GOOD,
Constantinople 24 - 6.

Heartland Trucking Field Finishes Renovations, Structural Integrity “Mostly Sound”, Say Engineers

Capacity: 38,624
Turf: Artificial
Sponsor: Heartland Trucking Inc. (Deal runs out in 5 years)
Video Scoreboard: Sometimes
Heated seats: No
Average temperature (F, C): 68.5, 20.3
Average number of rainy days per year: 91
Year opened: 1966
Construction costs (lifetime): $63 million
Biggest single donor: Mr. Samael Sacklas ($10 million)

Schima Bas’ Heartland Trucking Field is known for one thing, and it’s not a good spectator experience. The bathrooms have always been too small, and it’s almost as if the ceiling of the structure wants to see the game more than it wants to hold up the grandstands. It has hosted the Llevas Sunshine Bowl since NSCF 25, but the quality of the stadium has decreased exponentially year-on-year. It’s not immediately apparent how the stadium’s ownership group is making money from that venture, but like many things in Schima Bas, it seems to not matter. Despite its horrible reputation, and the lack of nearby development in Ameriso, the stadium continues to sit and rot until the bowl season comes around.

Months before the game, a horde of corporate know-it-alls descend on the small town, and evaluate whether or not it is technically possible to host the Llevas Sunshine Bowl again. Just as Llevas extracts juice for its sugary energy drink, its bowl game extracts money from the decrepit stadium.

Since the game last season, the stadium has undergone yet another round of renovations. Funded by a mysterious Mr. Sacklas, the $10 million investment has reinforced the grandstands in an attempt to slow the crumbling of the stadium’s collapse in on itself. New to the stadium this season is a local favorite from Viercourt, Saint Sebastian’s Holy Pub.

Now you might ask yourself, why is a small Viercourt seafood establishment expanding to a crumbling stadium in rural Ameriso that only sees spectators for one game a year? Wouldn’t that be financially absurd? And how are they getting seafood this far inland? Isn’t Schima Bas’ infrastructure notoriously disconnected and horribly managed?

Questions like that get you kicked out of the stadium, bucko. You should really learn to keep your head down before you learn a lesson.

Since the investment, the stadium has a new shine. Now, instead of commonly being knocked out by falling debris, pieces of the grandstand are caught by a large orange net suspended overhead as you go to get slimy concessions or use the bathrooms without doors. Truly, the stadium has grown leaps and bounds since last year.

Regardless of the new face of the stadium, the welcoming burnt-out businesses of Ameriso look forward to opening an invitation to two teams and their supporters to the Llevas Sunshine Bowl!

by **Banija** » Sat Oct 08, 2022 7:30 pm

"We're public enemy #1, and I love it"- NMU ruins yet another Cold Hill undefeated season on their home turf in overtime, 31-25

NMU WR Tyler Geese runs for a first down after a reception against Cold Hill

COLD HILL CAMPUS, RANORIA- It's the Big 8 v. Celestia Challenge. It's NMU v. Cold Hill. "They don't like us- we don't like them. Simple as that." Those were the words of NMU's starting running back, Jebel Marenah, as the two teams came into the contest. Everybody remembered what happened the last time these two teams played- a legendary semifinal contest in a near blizzard, a game that ended 0-0 after regulation, where Northern Moravica came, in overtime, and knocked off the previously unbeaten Cold Hill team, to prevent them from going to the championship. That was the last time anybody's finished the regular season unbeaten in the NSCF, which is a notoriously tough feat to do.

So with the Big 8 v. Celestia Challenge surrounding this, it was always going to be one hell of a matchup. It's a spectacular matchup in and of itself, even besides the history. Cold Hill is chasing perfection- imagine going unbeaten in two of three seasons. They've got their freshman phenom, Benoit Youngblood, who's trying to establish himself as the best QB in all of college football- although you've got dudes like Odika, Diawara, A-MV, Felix Ström, etc... Who are all making a claim to that position and title as well. Northern Moravica, once again, is chasing a playoff berth. Coming off a huge win over their archrival, they are chasing their 11th consecutive playoff appearance, once again through non-automatic means. What a resume-building win this would be, right?

It was a packed house at the Tundra. They talked to Kabuye on the field shortly before the game began. "Look, we've got to try and take the crowd out of this one, eh?" He said, nearly screaming. "It gets loud as hell in this place, and they're passionate about this football team. If we can start the game on a roll, start moving the ball... We'll be in good shape." And to start the game, Cold Hill opted to kick the ball off, giving NMU the football. NMU had an interesting challenge- how to stop Proko from completely busting up the offense? They usually play 12 personnel(1 HB, 2 TE). But they would technically stick to that- but instead, their second TE, Enani Mukiibi, would essentially operate as a fullback. He'd try to get to the next level and seek out Proko.

It worked out, to a limited extent, throughout the first half. A near 5 minute drive got to the red zone but no further, and NMU took a quick 3-0 lead in the contest. But the first quarter's biggest play was on the very next drive. On a 3rd and 2, they had Youngblood drop back for his first pass of the game. But the Big 8 champ QB had nobody open, as Okoth Yienya got into the backfield. He went for the football when he got to the QB, and got the strip sack- with the fumble recovered by NMU DT Karl Sande. Unfortunately, NMU's offense went backwards from there, losing 4 yards on a running play, but that field position put them in a perfect spot to hit a field goal. 6-0 to Northern Moravica with 7:50 left in the first quarter, and that is how the quarter would end- mostly just punts from that point forward.

Starting at the end of the first quarter, NMU had another long drive, that was able to go the length of the field. Bleeding into the second quarter, they were able to get into the red zone again. On third and goal from the 13, they threw a curl route to TE Kimi Lundin at the 5- who tried to then muscle his way into the end zone. He dragged defenders along with him, and reached across the goal line. It was called a touchdown originally- but after looking at the replay, his knee had been clearly down while the ball was at the 1, as he had started extending. 4th and goal from the 1. Kabuye was always going to go for it. "Man, I was sick of kicking field goals." He said when asked about it after the game. "Plus, we're play the unbeaten #1 team in the NSCF on their home turf- you need touchdowns to beat them!" And it was a good decision. Highest leverage play of the game, the Cougars got a good push, and Marenah went over the top.

The NMU defense was dominating this one. 13-0 to the Cougars, and the Buffalo could not do anything on offense. On NMU's next drive, a 37 yard post route to Tyler Geese got them into Buffalo territory, although they stalled out yet again. Dwayne Markseon is basically Mr. Automatic out there, however, as he drilled it from 52 yards out to give his team a 16-0 lead. The Buffalo defense was very much bend but don't break in this contest, but without their offense doing their usual spectacular stuff, it was a contest that NMU had the advantage in. But there's a reason holding your opponent to field goals is so crucial- it keeps you in the game, and you can get things going.

When the Buffalo got the football back with 1:33 left, in the second quarter, even at their own 13 yard line, Youngblood was going to look to go tempo. Think they'd go into halftime, down 16-0 at home, just lying down? The answer is no. It was clear that Kabuye had studied tape meticulously from the Cold Hill v. Hankow State conference championship game, and had been using strategies similar to Hankow State's. But Youngblood, after nearly 6 consecutive quarters of being silenced, finally broke out. A 22 yard strike over the middle to Kasozi Batte got the Buffalo going, as he started to lead a drive down the field. He was absolutely dealing. And with just 8 seconds left in the half, he threw a 27 yard pass to Isakasen, on a rope, that only the Vanorian could catch. And the Vanorian did, indeed, catch the football- touchdown to Cold Hill! With NMU having 16, Cold Hill went for 2, to try and make it a one possession game before the half. And they did so, with Batte completely out-muscling his defender on a fade route to the corner.

A game that was 16-0, suddenly, was 16-8- the lead didn't look quite as nice. "Look- we've got to finish drives out here." Coach Kabuye told reporters. "They're hanging around, and now, they're going to go for the freaking strike." And while Kabuye certainly isn't a prophet, he clearly wasn't wrong. Cold Hill got the football to start the second half, and Youngblood, clearly playing with confidence, continued to deal. But it wouldn't be long for the Buffalo to score. On a 2nd and 2 at their own 46, they split 5 wide- 4 WRs on the right, with just Batte on the left. But out of the bunch on the right, Jules Tille was the one who went long, and the NMU safety on that side of the field had cheated towards Isakasen, who had been running a slant. Tille had a step on his man, and Youngblood, in typical fashion, delivered a perfect long ball, over the top of the defense. Tille caught it and ran into the end zone for the 54 yard TD. He then ran to the goalposts and dunked on them, so was his excitement.

We're sure Dale would've gone for two for the tie- but the referees didn't take kindly to dunking on the goalpost. Excessive celebration. Kabuye applied the penalty to the PAT, to prevent Cold Hill from going for 2- going for 2 from the 17 is a fairly unrealistic proposition, and Dale was forced to kick. Still, Cold Hill double-dipping- scoring to end the first half, and another to start the second half. With 2 minutes left in the second quarter, NMU were up 16-0 and had the football. Now, with a little over 12 to go in the 3rd, that lead had shrunk from 16 points, to just one- and with it, all the momentum had sapped. This team is tough and resilient though. First play from scrimmage, a 17 yard run by Amira Kong. And they drove down the field, getting into the red zone. On a 2nd and 4 from the Cold Hill 15, however, disaster struck for the Banijan school. Felix Ström was looking for Thomas Drach. However, South Newlandian CB Nicholas Hussain stepped in front of the pass and picked it off, returning the football to the 22.

Five times so far did a NMU drive end in Cold Hill territory- and only once did they score a touchdown. A frustrating offensive day for the Cougars. The drive after the interception would lead to a field goal for the Buffalo, while the Cougars would take the lead back with a field goal of their own at the very end of the quarter. So going into the fourth quarter, the Cougars led by just a lone point, 19 to 18. But to start the quarter, the defense came up huge. Cold Hill ran a HB sweep with Alexander Østby, but he was hit in the backfield by NMU MLB Klaus Achterberg and fumbled, with Okoth Yienya recovering the fumble at the Cold Hill 24. Again, NMU couldn't move the ball, but with Mr. Automatic as their kicker, Dwayne Markseon hit his fifth field goal of the day, a 34 yarder, to give the Cougars a 4 point lead.

"If you want to bury teams like Cold Hill- you have to score touchdowns. They're too good otherwise." Said a Banijan TV analyst, after NMU's 3rd and 3 running attempt had been stuffed at the line for no gain. And when the other's team has a QB like Benoit Youngblood, that advice counts twice. Cold Hill started driving down the field again, seeing the opportunity to really take this game by the horns. Three times, the Buffalo faced third and long- and three times, they went to the arm and shoulder of Benoit Youngblood to get the first down. 3rd and 10? 12 yard pass to Isakasen. 3rd and 8? 9 yard pass to Batte. 3rd and 11, in the red zone? A 17 yard touchdown pass to Darin Sundström at the back corner of the end zone, a brilliant throw where only his receiver could catch the ball. It was a brilliant catch too, toe-tapping in the corner of the end zone for a touchdown. Cold Hill took the lead again, as the extra point was true- 9:42 left in regulation, Cold Hill now led by 3, 25-22.

Felix Ström hadn't been quite at his usual high level up to this point. They were moving the ball fairly well, yes- but NMU's inability to finish drives was causing a lot of frustration for the Cougars. Combined, of course, with his 3rd quarter interception. "Felix Ström is an elite QB- criminally underrated." Said the head coach, Lance Kabuye. "We've got to get him a chance to really prove himself, on these biggest stages." So with the home team up by 3, and the crowd really into it, they got the ball into the hands of their junior QB- and he was delivering. A drive that would start at just their own 11 because of a hold on the kick return, Ström was able to get this team across midfield with his arm. But, at the Cold Hill 43- disaster struck.

A nice slant route to Tyler Geese, who made a man miss and tried to get to the second level. But the cutback was a mistake- it was Proko who came flying in, punching the ball out and forcing a fumble. Inside linebacker Derek Pierce landed on the football at the 37 yard line, clinching a potentially back-breaking turnover. You could see the dejection on the NMU sideline. But the defense, once again, stepped up when it was most necessary. After a 12 yard gain on first down, they then eventually forced a punt, that went into the end zone for a touchback. But then NMU got a 3 & out as well, and punted the ball down to the Buffalo. 4:42 left, Cold Hill ball, at their own 22 yard line- with a three point, 25-22 lead.

They try to not only churn the clock out- but go for the kill shot. First play from scrimmage, a play-action, and a 37 yard gain to completely flip the field, and get down to the NMU 31 yard line- a great pitch and catch with Kasozi Batte. They were able to continue moving the ball, and forcing the Cougars to use all of their timeouts. They had a 3rd and 10 at the NMU 25 yard line, with an 8 yard halfback draw. 4th and 2 at the NMU 17. They could kick the field goal and have to play defense, or put the ball in the hands of their best player(Youngblood), and ask him to get 2 yards. "Look- the win probability was fairly high regardless." Said Banija's color commentator. "But you get those 2 yards- you're taking kneeldowns, with NMU not being able to stop the clock. You're the favorite. You're at home. Many coaches would've kicked the field goal and trusted their defense up 6- but Dale having a chance to win the game by gaining 2 yards- and you're in the red zone regardless? Kabuye probably would've gone for it as well."

And they did so. 11 personnel, in the shotgun. The Cougars dialed up a blitz- 7 guys in the backfield, hope their corners can hold up for long enough. And, fortunately, they did. The Buffalo ran a play-action out of the 'gun, but that simply slowed them down, as nobody bit and defenders went straight to the football. DE Josiah Michaels was unblocked, and was at the freshman QB first, and brought him down for the 4th down sack- a turnover on downs! The tension immediately started to rise in the building. Cold Hill fans, traumatized by a loss of two years ago- were NMU going to get this one? Well, Felix Ström was still at his own 21, under 2 minutes, no timeouts. But the junior QB is the real deal- and had the chance to prove it. It was tough, but he dragged his team forward, hitting on both a 4th and 2, as well as a 4th and 7, to continue to get the chains moving.

He got the team to the 39 yard line, with under 30 seconds left, facing a 4th down. This was a 4th and 4. Down 25-22. A 56 yard field goal, in college- even for a dude like Dwayne Markseon, that's one hell of a kick. Would they go for another 4th down conversion? "Look, we've got the best kicker in college football, in my opinion." Kabuye told reporters. "I've got the ultimate trust in him. He's got a cannon for a leg. I'll trust him in any situation- there's a reason he's team captain, even as a kicker. Hell, he's even on his own NT!" And the faith was rewarded, as the 56 yarder, a career long, just barely snuck between the goalposts, just inside the right upright. The sideline exploded, as the Cold Hill sideline had the surrender cobra. The game was tied at 25-25.

But there was still 18 seconds. Was that too much time for Benoit Youngblood? Even the freshman, with his timeouts, knew he had 3 plays, after the kick went for a touchback. First play? 7 yard slant to the 32- first timeout. Next play? 15 yard out route, to the 47. Got out of bounds. 3rd play? Curl route, 10 yards up the field, timeout. One second left. The freshman QB, from nowhere, had engineered a 32 yard drive, in just 17 seconds, to give his kicker a chance to win the game. It would've been an even crazier field goal than Markseon's- from 60 yards! Were they going to line it up, or go for the Hail Mary? Dale didn't give it a second thought, trusting his own Chromatik kicker. Bo-Ah Jang jogged out there, having a chance to win it- from 60.

Everyone on both sidelines, taking a knee. The NMU players crashed, trying to block the kick, but couldn't quite get to it. Bo-Ah Jang got it up, and got it on a line- he had the leg! But while he had the leg on what would've been a ridiculous kick, getting accuracy from that distance is still insanely difficult, for a kicker of his age. The ball hooked at the last minute, and the kick clanked off the left upright, and bounced harmlessly into the end zone. Overtime! "NMU @ Cold Hill, in overtime- you heard of that before?" Said Banija's TV commentator during the game. "It's about to become a war of attrition- this has been a physical, emotional game, a back and forth war. Who can outlast each other?"

Cold Hill won the toss, and obviously, chose to defer. Cougars got the ball to start the period. While we got a first down on the first possession, we could not move it as much as we wanted to. On a 3rd and 7 from the 9, Felix Ström was under heavy pressure, and had to throw the ball into the 3rd row as he got hit by Eden Park. Out trotted the field goal team. 3 was disappointing, but at least they'd get a field goal, right? "Markseon is as close to a sure thing as it gets at this level." Said Banija's commentator right before the kick. "It'll be about keeping Cold Hill out of the end zone." But then... Mr. Automatic showed he was human. The man who had hit two 50+ yarders in this very game, as well as the game-tying one with a huge amount of pressure, simply pulled the kick wide right! Snap was good, hold was good, nobody touched it- but their Mr. Automatic kicker suddenly had missed the most simple of 27 yarders in overtime, and Cold Hill were sitting pretty- a field goal would win it.

"Things were looking rough there for us, of course." Said Coach Kabuye. "Markseon has picked up this team so many times- 6/7 on field goals, including 2/2 from 50+, is still an excellent line. He's picked us up and bailed us out so many times- I told the players that it was time for us to pick him up." And so the NMU team responded to their head coach's call. Cold Hill got to the 17, but no further. This time, on 4th and 2 from the exact same spot as a few minutes ago in regulation, Dale would go for the win- but this time, do so by trotting out the field goal team. Bo-Ah Jang thought he hit the field goal first time- but Kabuye had called his last remaining timeout, icing the kicker. On the second (and real) effort, the snap was slightly off, taking the holder a slight half-second longer to place the football. It was enough to allow NMU's highly-touted DB prospect to break through, dive in, and block the kick! Bo-Ah Jang put his leg through it, but Dutta had burst through to the backfield to block it. Bo-Ah Jang fell on top of the football, as NMU ran around, celebrating.

They were dead on sights- but they had new life! And the Cougars, with the game-saving blocked kick, were ready for liftoff. The Cold Hill crowd looked stunned- and the energy in the building was completely deflated, like defeating the Cougars simply couldn't happen. You could see in the crowd, and it spread throughout. The few traveling fans, on the other hand, were thoroughly enjoying themselves. On 3rd and 10, Youngblood took a huge shot from Yienya, forcing a throw to be thrown just a beat too early- and NMU's nickel back Vaniah Lagum jumped the throw to Kasozi Batte, and made a diving interception, his first of the junior CB's career. The defense was celebrating wildly- could the offense, on their possesion, call game?

Well, the first play- we don't have the audio recording, but we have the transcription of what the radio guys called on the first play of the second possesion of the second OT. You ready?

NMU Play-By-Play Commentator: "Holy crap, how are NMU still in this? Cold Hill's had him for it so many times. The missed field goal. That last drive to Youngblood. And yet..."

NMU Color Commentator: "NMU fights back! This is vintage NMU. They are never, never out of a game. It's never over until the clock hits zero. They always find a way to stay alive, make a play in the most unexpected of ways. All of the unexpected heroes. We've only scored 1 TD today, and our QB has more TOs than touchdowns. But think of the unsung heroes. Markseon- going a perfect 6/6 on field goals in regulation. Sai Dutta, a depth chart CB, busting through on the field goal attempt and diving for the block. Lagum, making a MASSIVE INT, the first of his career. He won't forget that one, surely."

NMU Play-By-Play Commentator: "Well, now they've got a golden opportunity to win this. All they need is a field goal..."

NMU Color Commentator: "Even though Markseon missed in the first OT, we've still got the best kicker in college football. He's already well within range. We've just got to get him a few yards, and line it up. Kick it on 3rd down, I think. That way, if there's a bad snap, we can have our holder fall on it and live for another attempt on 4th down. Play it safe, give to Marenah twice- and tell him to hold onto the damned football like it's a baby and the Buffalo defense are sharks. Gotta play it safe..."

NMU Play-By-Play Commentator: "The offense are on the field, and it's first and 10 for the Cougars. Lined up at the Buffalo 25. They've got bunches to the left- with Nadine, Geese, and Drach to the left. He's got a TE, Kimi Lundin, on the line of scrimmage on the other side of the field. And Ström is under center..."

NMU Color Commentator: "Look at him, Marenah's 5 yards in the backfield. Weakside toss, surely?"

NMU Play-By-Play Commentator: "The ball's snapped, and Ström takes two steps backwards. He looks left, and fires a quick one to Jannik Nadine- who catches the screen pass. He quickly cuts up field as Cold Hill CB Marcus Blake dives at legs and gets a lot of air. He's spinning past a flailing Proko at the 20..."

NMU Color Commentator: "Oh my- he's got just one man to beat!!"

NMU Play-By-Play Commentator: "Nadine gets the first down, stiff-arms safety Aldon Jameson at the 10, AND HE'S GONNA GET A LOT MORE THAN A FIRST DOWN! HE'S GONNA SCORE! HE SCORES!! JANNIK NADINE, ON A QUICK SCREEN, HAS JUST RUMBLED DOWN THE SIDELINE, AS THE RANORIAN BROKE TWO TACKLES TO GET INTO THE END ZONE STANDING UP! WHAT A GAME! WHAT A GAME! HIS TEAMMATES ARE PILING ON TOP OF HIM IN THE END ZONE!!"

NMU Color Commentator: "What a play, what a game, what a win! There are no flags, as the referees are walking off the field! Kabuye jogs over to shake the hand of a grim-looking Chris Dale, as the Cold Hill crowd simply sits there in stunned silence! What a perfectly executed screen. Tyler Geese got enough of a block on the outside, on Marcus Blake, to where he didn't have a chance. Thomas Drach got an inside block on a linebacker trying to come over and help, so much so that Pierce wasn't a factor in the play. Our OT didn't get up the field fast enough to block Proko, but no matter! A spin move by Nadine set him free, and he was suddenly racing up the sideline. He had just one man to beat, and a powerful stiff-arm put Cold Hill's free safety, Aldon Jameson, on the ground while springing Jannik Nadine into the end zone.

NMU Play-By-Play Commentator: "Final score from the Tundra folks- 31 to 25, Northern Moravica, in double overtime! Stick around for....."

What a game, what a team, what a run. "This win- this is what I love to call a signature win for this squad." Head Coach Lance Kabuye told reporters after the game. "These kinds of wins, on the road, against a team with this kind of depth, are incredibly difficult to achieve. We're public enemy #1 out here, and I love it." It was a huge win for the Cougars, and a shot across the bow in the Celestia v. Big 8 Challenge. The challenge ended up being a draw, as the conferences went 2-2 against each other- with RUoN & NMU picking up wins for the Celestia, while Richardson & Kohnhead City picked up wins for the Big 8.

A potential resume-defining win, NMU put their focus on trying to get one more win to really clinch that playoff berth, and potentially turn their chase towards hosting a home playoff game. The road gets no easier, however. The Cougars will travel to the home of the Horizon Conference champions, Staramara Tech, in a rivalry matchup that'll conclude a brutal stretch of 6 home games in 8 weeks.

by **TJUN-ia** » Sun Oct 09, 2022 6:54 am

After the madness known as Earth Trophy VI made things crystal clear, TJUN-ia's schools entered their non-conference slates with different ambitions. For one, they are looking to try to sneak into the playoffs as an at-large through any means necessary and for the other, they are looking to get a record deserving of a bowl berth if nothing else. Two teams, two goals...but who will start off on a high?

Let's start with the 5-5 Trent State Feathercaps, who didn't really care about their 5 losses anymore due to the Earth Trophy being back in their possession. The parade for the thing they had the day after the game was undoubtedly a blast but for Johnny Bridgeford, the job isn't over yet. He didn't want to see his Caps fail to make the postseason for the first time in their history and thus, their first non-conference game was always going to be hell for leather. Facing the Felswyr State Firehawks of Chromatika, the defending NSCF Champions, in the Firehawks' Roost itself was always going to be a very tough test...but to be fair to these Feathercaps, they certainly played admirably. Jason Steels managed 4 TDs in this contest, 2 each to Peter and Ivan Borosić, with Eleonora "Firefeet" Scafakou managing 3/4 on FGs but did also manage a FG in there as well. Misha Florentine, meanwhile, knows his team's strengths well and they certainly would execute that today, with Kadesh Odika managing 6 TDs through Otto Mitchell, Stan Devlin and Kwang-Sun So. It wasn't a perfect day either for Michelle Breille, but 5/6 is undoubtedly good enough for tonight. This loss was certainly expected but TSU showed fight and that may be what they need to get a winning record in the games to come.

Meanwhile, the Green City Royal Eagles were still high on their playoff aspirations despite the tough loss last week. Losing the Earth Trophy in his final rival game certainly hurt Moses Igbinoghene, but Paul Abdullahi was focused on only one thing heading into the non-conference - getting Moses at least a 14th game, come what may. Their opponents this time would be the Mancodas Mammoths of Poefmersia at the MancodasTown Sports Complex, the new Zephyr Conference Champions and a team who already had their playoff spot locked in. This team certainly is good enough, their 7-4 record suggests that for a fact, but Livia Smit's side only managed 13 points all game, thanks to Stella Sierra finding Delano Schwarzenberg twice and Hammad Bowden only managing 1/2 on PATs and 1/4 all game. That was all Moses needed to hear and he went to work, finding Gilbert Nyamutsamba twice and Mercy Oshoala once for his 3 TDs for the day with Batsogile Lovederia receiving a 2PC and Glory Oparanozie managing 2/2 on PATs and 3/3 on the game. A win against a playoff team is always going to look good on the OPSI and for GCU, that's all they needed from today.

Next week is when the goodbyes start as the regular season's end is approaching near. TSU will have their traditional showdown with South Newlandia's Elephant Valley Red Elephants back at the Horseshoe while GCU has their Senior Day against the lowly Panem Phoenix of StrayaRoos, where those who will depart shall be honoured one final time. 9 players will be on their way out, including Moses himself, so expect an emotional day in the AU next week. Time is slowly turning...but the fight ain't over yet.

TSU SCHEDULE (MINERAL Conference, ~~Mineral~~Heartland 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: @Alexandroupolis (NGS) L 14-33 (2-3)
Week 6: @Waterloo (CDO) W 23-20 (3-3)
Week 7: vs Constantinople (NGS) - Homecoming L 6-13 (3-4)
---------------------Mineral Division Rematches---------------------
Week 8: vs UCBP (CBP) L 9-10 (3-5)
Week 9: vs Gairuwa (ARJ) W 39-32 (4-5)
Week 10: @Green City (TJU) - Earth Trophy VI W 37-29 (5-5/3rd in Heartland/5th in Mineral)
Week 11: Conference Championship Week
---------------------Non-Conference---------------------
Week 12: @Felswyr State (CMT/8-2/2nd in Horizon and Starlight) L 30-41 (5-6)
Week 13: vs Elephant Valley (SNL/5-6/3rd in Savannah/4th in Celestia)
Week 14: vs Swisston City (KND/4-7/4th in Everless/5th in Big Eight) - Senior Day

SCHEDULE (MINERAL Conference, ~~Mineral~~Heartland 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 (NGS) L 30-30 [30-37OT] (3-2)
Week 6: @Bowerstone (ATH) W 30-25 (4-2)
Week 7: vs Alexandroupolis (NGS) - Homecoming W 27-13 (5-2)
---------------------Mineral Division Rematches---------------------
Week 8: @Gairuwa (ARJ) W 22-14 (6-2)
Week 9: @UCBP (CBP) L 16-17 (6-3)
Week 10: vs Trent State (TJU) - Earth Trophy VI L 29-37 (6-4/2nd in Heartland/4th In Mineral)
Week 11: Conference Championship Week
---------------------Non-Conference---------------------
Week 12: @Mancodas (PFA/7-4/Zephyr and Legends Champions) W 25-13 (7-4)
Week 13: vs Panem (STR/3-8/3rd in Evermore/7th in Big Eight) - Senior Day
Week 14: @Cavsar (DRK/6-5/4th in Starlight/5th in Horizon)

by **Chromatika** » Sun Oct 09, 2022 7:19 pm

Preview, Part 1
Preview, Part 2
Matchdays 1-3
Matchdays 4-5
Matchdays 6-9, Part 1
Matchdays 6-9, Part 2
Matchday 10
Conference Championship Games
District Championship Games
National Quarterfinals
National Semifinals

Chromatik High School Gridiron - Season Ten National Championship

Championship

Myana Northwestern High School Blue and White vs. Mt. Niar High School Anacondas @ Henza Center, D'rea, Capital District

Team                                       1Q  2Q  3Q  4Q  Tot
Myana Northwestern High School             21  14  21  10   66
Mt. Niar High School                       14   9   6   7   36

1Q
12:51 MNWHS TD - Cho Sang-Wook 39 yard run (Paul Garnet Kick)
10:18 MNHS TD - Anne Holmes 52 yard run (Kang Yun-Hee Kick)
08:02 MNWHS TD - Cyrus Ebincott 21 yard run (Paul Garnet Kick)
05:17 MNHS TD - Earl Silverman 48 yard pass from Viktor Rowles (Kang Yun-Hee Kick)
01:01 MNWHS TD - Nicole Estera 9 yard run (Paul Garnet Kick)

2Q
13:21 MNWHS TD - Lisa Bonsoon 88 yard interception return (Paul Garnet Kick)
07:32 MNHS TD - Anne Holmes 91 yard run (Kang Yun-Hee Kick)
06:20 MNHS Safety - Roland Kyak sack in end zone
01:21 MNWHS TD - Jody Kaines 19 yard fumble return (Paul Garnet Kick)

3Q
14:01 MNHS TD - Jared Ittachi 3 yard pass from Viktor Rowles (Kick Blocked)
11:28 MNWHS TD - Laak Gyles 18 yard pass from Nicole Estera (Paul Garnet Kick)
09:52 MNWHS TD - Lisa Bonsoon 52 yard interception return (Paul Garnet Kick)
04:11 MNWHS TD - Nicole Estera 2 yard run (Paul Garnet Kick)

4Q
12:32 MNHS TD - Earl Silverman 28 yard pass from Viktor Rowles (Kang Yun-Hee Kick)
09:29 MNWHS TD - Paul Garnet 38 yard Field Goal
02:02 MNWHS TD - Lisa Bonsoon 41 yard interception return (Paul Garnet Kick)

MVP: Myana Northwestern High School Senior Cornerback Lisa Bonsoon (5 tackles, 3 interceptions, 3 defensive touchdowns)

Summary: This Championship game was touted to be Viktor Rowles's revenge, as the Senior Quarterback looked to avenge his only loss of the year last season. With the vaunted ground game from the Blue and White, the development of Nicole Estera as a competent signal caller, and Myana Northwestern having one of the best defenses in the country led by the Senior duo of Lisa Bonsoon and Kerron Nicholas.

Myana Northwestern didn't waste any time marching down the field in the opening drive of the game, Cho Sang-Wook and Cyrus Ebincott getting yards in bunches to move down past midfield. A screen pass from Estera to Tight End Jen Hallow yielded another eleven, and on the very next play, Cho followed the solid blocking from Hallow to race around the left end, leaving Kiyah Everstrum in the wake to score the first touchdown of the game in front of a sold out crowd at the Henza Center, many of Chromatik gridiron royalty watching along with the coaching staffs of Felswyr State University, Staramara Tech University, and what was sure many others in the landscape of the NSCF.

The Anacondas, to their credit, answered almost immediately. Viktor Rowles drew the Blue and White offsides to help them get the initial first down, and a few plays later, Anne Holmes, one of the best running backs in the nation, ran through four tackles for a fifty-two yard score to tie up the game. Unfortunately, the score wouldn't remain even for long - Cyrus Ebincott got his score as well, running up the middle against the Anacondas defense to score their second rushing touchdown of the Quarter.

In the First Quarter, the Anacondas were on fire. Viktor Rowles found Earl Silverman on a deep fade route in front of Lisa Bonsoon to complete another drive. That left five minutes and seventeen seconds left on the clock, and the Blue and White made it three-for-three with another deep drive, finishing with a nine yard Quarterback draw for Estera, helping the Blue and White move to a 21-14 lead after one Quarter, something that nobody expected with regard to the two defenses on the field.

Some big chunk plays by Rowles helped the Anacondas deep into Blue and White territory, and then disaster struck. Lisa Bonsoon, having been burned once by Rowles and Silverman, read Silverman's route like a book, stepping in front of the fade to the sideline and returning it eighty-eight yards for a touchdown, leaving Viktor Rowles with his head in his hands. Lisa Bonsoon pointed up at the sky in celebration, reminding everyone that the championship in the last season was won by the defense, not by Nicole Estera.

The two teams exchanged punts, and then the Anacondas reminded everyone that they weren't to be forgotten, as Anne Holmes ran through the tackle of Kerron Nicholas, one of the best Middle Linebackers at the high school level, and ran ninety-one yards to put the Anacondas within seven. Then, a rare mishandle of a shotgun snap by Nicole Estera resulted in a sack of Estera in the end zone, and the Anacondas looked like they were back in the game when they forced the Blue and White to punt with a minute and thirty seconds left in the half.

Then came the series that really changed the game for good. After a routine run by Holmes up the middle, Rowles held onto the ball a bit too long as Kerron Nicholas came through on a blitz, hitting Viktor Rowles's hand and causing a fumble that Jody Kaines would pick up and return for the second defensive touchdown of the game for Myana Northwestern and a twelve point lead at halftime.

In the second half, it was more of the same. The Anacondas would try to punch back, and the Blue and White would return with a counterpunch. With nine minutes and fifty seconds to go in the Third Quarter, Rowles attacked down the middle of the field, looking to connect once more with Silverman; Bonsoon read it again and returned another interception fifty-two yards.

The Anacondas would get one more touchdown in the Fourth Quarter, but that would be it, and at the end, Lisa Bonsoon would get what would turn out to be the fourth turnover of the game for Viktor Rowles, leading to the 66-36 final score.

Lisa Bonsoon won the Most Valuable Player award with three interceptions, all of which was returned for touchdowns.

"We knew that he (Rowles) would try to do a lot," she stated afterwards, "I got burned a few times, but I punched back, and I think I had the better teammates around me to help me with the win."

Myana Northwestern becomes the first school since Sarai Gwenderyn's Mt. Niar squad to win back-to-back titles.

"It's been great to play with so many great Seniors," said Nicole Estera about this squad, "I know that I'll have to do so much more next season, but I'll be ready for it."

For Rowles, it's another disappointing defeat in the Championship game - and this time, nobody can say that it isn't his fault. He declined to comment.

What will this game do for the legacy of Estera, of Rowles, and of the schools? How will it impact recruiting? That remains to be seen, but for another year, defense reigns supreme.

Odika, Firehawks Outlast Feathercaps

FELSWYR, MOUNTAIN DISTRICT - It took until the second half, but Kadesh Odika and the Firehawks outlasted the Feathercaps of Trent State University to ultimately prevail, 41-30, as the Firehawks won a key game in OOC action in preparation for their game against the University of Loyola-Istria. With the game tied at 21 at halftime, the Firehawks' defense really stepped up in the second half, forcing the Feathercaps to three field goals, while Sydney Thomas took over for the Firehawks, scoring two touchdowns in the second half along with rushing for over a hundred and fifteen yards. The Firehawks then secured two field goals on late turnovers by Trent State, and the game was over.

"It was a rough game for a half," admitted Naia Curentino, "But we outlasted them. There are still players here who know what it takes to win a NSCF title, and we are revving up."

A trip to the Lightning Yard will be difficult for the Firehawks, but it will really test where they are at this point in the season.

"We are going to treat this like a playoff game," said Odika, "I can't wait to see what we can do out there."

Lava Lose More than the Game at Université du Saguenay

QUEBEC AND SHINGORYEO - In the middle of the Second Quarter, Haruno Masakazu was sacked and brought down to the turf; he didn't get up. He had to be carted off with a lower leg injury, and although Liara Anderson stepped in, the Lava were not the same. The Quebecois school utterly shut down the vaunted running attack by the Lava and handed the newly christened Horizon Conference champions a drubbing by the tune of 43-6.

Besides the loss of Masakazu, the Lava also lost two other starters to minor injuries - Gabriele Ziegler and Mastaya Vorpen. They will both be back for the match against the Cougars, but the Lava received news that they will have to go with Anderson for the rest of the season.

Anderson was beat out by Masakazu for the starting QB spot last season, but the Junior Quarterback is a dual threat that fits the Lava's system quite well. They will try to bounce back against a very tough opponent in the Cougars of Northern Moravica. The best part? At least the Lava are still in the playoffs.

by **Saint Kanye** » Sun Oct 09, 2022 8:15 pm

"We fought really hard, but so did they. We showed the crowd just what we can do, but so did they. It was an even match on paper, as well as on the field. But only one team could emerge as the winner. It was just too bad that it couldn't be us, though. Congrats to our very worthy opponents."

Those were Upper Westside University Red Pandas head coach Fabio Forelli's words after his team was narrowly edged by the University of Loyola-Istria Blue Thunder, 38-34, at the Celestia Conference championship game held at the Ruwani Motor Speedway gridiron field in Banija. It was a very back and forth game, with the Red Pandas leading narrowly at the half and then later erasing an eleven-point deficit to take the late lead at the fourth, only for the Blue Thunder to make good on a last ditch attempt to steal victory, a short touchdown pass from Anne-Marie Vavayavich to tight end Russell Farmer. This was ULI's third ever conference title and only the UWU's first appearance in a title showdown, having gone on an six-game winning streak to finish out their conference schedule and surpass the output of last season's Pandas squad, where in they could only claim second in the division behind the Climbers of Woodstock U.

The boys in red hoped to bounce back after their tough, close, but still exciting loss, but non-conference matchups would prove to be their Achilles heel like it was a season ago. Jetting off to United Vietussia to face the Honey Badgers of Hankow State University, they would get steamrollered 40-17 to fall to 8-3 overall. "This was a problem even our predecessors faced," spoke UWU quarterback Adrian St. Roger, who inherited the starting spot from Tim Hunt who now plays both for the Ranorian league and the St. Kanye Surge. "But we can't just accept it. We have to find a way to survive our non-con games, because that's the last hurdle that will determine whether or not we'll be part of the playoff cast." Thankfully, the next two games will be back in St. Kanye and in front of a rabid, red-clad crowd, first against the Université du Saguenay Fighting Irish (6-5), and then against the Summit University Bighorns (4-7).

1Q ULI Condeh pass from Vavayavich (El-Mady kick) ULI 7-0
1Q UWU Abdul Wahad 1 pass from St. Roger (Ingberg kick) Tie 7-7

2Q UWU Hall 33 pass from St. Roger (Ingberg kick) UWU 14-7
2Q ULI Schlachter 48 pass from Vavayavich (El-Mady kick) Tie 14-14
2Q UWU field goal Ingberg 32 UWU 17-14

3Q ULI Nordstrom 67 pass from Vavayavich ULI 21-17
3Q ULI Jackson 1 run (El-Mady kick) ULI 28-17
3Q UWU field goal Ingberg 47 ULI 28-20

4Q ULI field goal El-Mady 28 ULI 31-20
4Q UWU Okoma 3 run (Two-point conversion failed) ULI 31-26
4Q UWU Cooley 17 pass from St. Roger (Laney-Seymour pass from St. Roger) UWU 34-31
4Q ULI Farmer 12 pass from Vavayavich (El-Mady kick) ULI 38-34

1Q HSU field goal Love 35 HSU 3-0
1Q HSU French 20 pass from Wolf (Love kick) HSU 10-0

2Q UWU field goal Ingberg 42 HSU 10-3
2Q HSU Stanley 5 run (Kick failed) HSU 16-3
2Q HSU Schwartz 65 interception return (Love kick) HSU 23-3

3Q UWU Beaulieu 96 kick return (Ingberg kick) HSU 23-10
3Q HSU French 43 pass from Wolf (Love kick) HSU 30-10

4Q HSU Harmon 11 pass from Wolf (Kick failed) HSU 37-10
4Q UWU Tramell 26 run (Ingberg kick) HSU 37-17
4Q HSU field goal Love 45 HSU 40-17

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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          | W 43-26      |  3-2   | 1st | 3rd  |
| 6  | Northern Moravica University Cougars (BNJ)             | Red/White/White      | W 41-34 (OT) |  4-2   | 1st | 2nd  |
| 7  | @ Ratzupalfu University of Nature Egrets (SNL)         | White/Red/White      | W  7- 0      |  5-2   | 1st | 2nd  |
| 8  | @ Woodstock University Climbers (SRZ)                  | White/White/Red      | W 47-26      |  6-2   | 1st | 2nd  |
| 9  | Joe Gibbs University Cyclones (SRZ)                    | Red/Red/White        | W 34- 3      |  7-2   | 1st | 2nd  |
| 10 | University of Alcuta Skyhawks (VNM)                    | White/Red/White      | W 54-20      |  8-2   | 1st | 2nd  |
| 11 | @ Hankow State University Honey Badgers (UNV)          | White/White/Red      | L 17-40      |  8-3   | 1st | 2nd  |
| 12 | Université du Saguenay Fighting Irish (QUE)            | Red/Red/Red          |              |        |     |      |
| 13 | Summit University Bighorns (HAR)                       | Red/Red/White        |              |        |     |      |
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by **Ranoria** » Sun Oct 09, 2022 8:59 pm

Following Devastating Loss Against Cold Hill, Governors Bask In Catherina's Spotlight,
Hold Red Elephants Scoreless

A Governors defense that's drawn some comparisons to Felswyr State's NSCF 22 team pitched their fourth shutout of the season to get Richardson a win in their edition of the Big 8 vs Celestia Challenge

This Richardson University team should have been reeling after taking that loss against Cold Hill. No team, under Kasen Harrowitz, had come closer than two scores of beating Richardson in Dietrich Stadium - and then Cold Hill came and tore that all away, leaving Richardson's still top-ranked defense in shambles as Benoit Youngblood continued his warpath (although more recently he's hit a couple of stumbling blocks).

With a conference championship lost, their fortress of solitude ravaged, and the allure of Harrowitz's regular season record now trampled, many a lesser man would have lose their team. Most locker rooms would have turned it in for the season. "Same old Richardson," so many media outlets said of a team that had been swept by Cold Hill three seasons in a row prior to Harrowitz's ascension - and of a team that still hasn't won a playoff game since NSCF 21.

They can't erase those marks without a strong performance in the rapidly approaching postseason, but for now, they're coming off an NSCF program-record 4th shutout, holding the Red Elephants to under 150 total yards in one of the most dominant defensive showings in recent NSCF history. Spearheaded by Kasper Ulvestad, who's now got 12 sacks in 11 games - and Totte Lindberg, the program's elite sophomore of a strong safety, the Governors forced 5 turnovers and recorded 4 sacks in the first ever NSCF game played in Catherina. We should've expected it perhaps - the city has always been friendly to Ranorian teams.

Lindberg recorded a season-high seven tackles, one for a loss, and an interception while Ulvestad notched a sack and a half. His running mate, Shean Eckert, added one of his own in his first career start in his home nation. Fellow Delaclav, EVU running back Thomas Gerhart, did not have such a great day with 17 carries for 31 yards. And it'd be the Banijan Beast, Malchiel Lukwiya, with two forced fumbles, a sack and a half, and three more tackles for loss making his presence felt the most. Lukwiya consistently generated interior pressure and found himself in the backfield constantly as a wrecking ball on the interior for this team. All the better for Takeuchi Ichiko, who added another interception to his total this season along with three pass break ups - why he was being targeted so often we can only guess. The Chromatik corner didn't allow a reception on five targets against Elephant Valley University.

Lindberg in particular also scored a touchdown on a scoop-and score, but we can't totally leave out the offense here, as they performed well. Not asked to do much, talented passer Isaiah Hunter threw the ball just 17 times but was efficient, picking up 120 yards on those shots, while the running backs carried most of the load. However, disaster struck in the fourth quarter - starting runner Horace Billing went down with a lower body injury after being wrapped up by Ranorian Deandre Kelly in the backfield and being rolled up on by an offensive lineman. Rylan Rodgers Jr, who'd been gaining some momentum to earn starts before his game-ending fumble two weeks ago against the Buffalo, led the team the rest of the way, with a season-high 24 carries for 113 yards and a touchdown.

While Billing isn't flashy, losing a starting caliber player with Loyola-Istria and an 11-1 UCBP squad looming in the next two weeks is a painful blow for this Governors team. That said - this defense is the backbone of this team, and it's been Rylan "The Butler" Rodgers who's been their go-to guy for explosive offense this season. If they get into a shootout, he's their best chance to stay in the game with a top-5 Loyola-Istria defense led by Anne-Marie Vavayavich and Russell Farmer.

Ranorian Recruits: #7-#8

8: Nero Ramsey
Ranoria City, Ranoria

Wide Receiver
Size: 6-1/185
Handedness: R
Attributes: Explosive, Quick, Consistent
Archetype: Possession

Ramsey plays for Ranoria City Cathedral, a school slated to get a showcase after winning their championship game at home against Cass Tech in the Karmin-Falce Superdome, just a day before the legendary Rebel's Cannon Bowl. He's the top target for the top recruit for the current sophomore class in QB Dante Flowers for a reason - he's never dropped a pass (since elementary school, anyway), and can create separation at the top of his routes like few others. Don't be fooled by his good-not-great size, he's a true number one receiver who's dominated against the best competition in the country at Ranoria City Cathedral. Excellent grades as expected from such a prestigious program, isn't far off from an associate's degree already.

7: Rodney Knight
Southport, Ranoria

Cornerback
Size: 6-2/175
Handedness: R
Attributes: Ball Skills, Gambler, Fast
Archetype: Ballhawk

This guy can run track for you too, if you need it. Knight recorded 5 defensive touchdowns in his career. He's not a great tackler and may need to put on some size, but any college weight program can do that for him - total ballhawk, it never costed him much at the high school level, but in college it may become apparent that you're giving up a few touchdowns for a ton of turnovers.

by **PotatoFarmers** » Sun Oct 09, 2022 9:14 pm

Links for the 2112 Elections series:
Part A (Before the Polls): (Short) Prelude | Cochas and Democracy Front | Ramadau Trish and Farmers League | Nitrishi-pai and Makara Party | Piskn and Tikahs | Dalaris and Bijara Party | Gikash and Congress Party | Hitimatias and Kibi Party (To Be Published)

Part B (Aftermath): Polls Closes | Hung Parliament Procedures | Prelim Results

Poafmer Times

Election 2112: Will Yanderian be the key to securing the government their votes?
Reported by Tony Johnson with inputs from Poafmer Times politics team

Hitimtias State Council

Government
Kibi Party (50)

Opposition
Farmers League Party (7)
Congress Party (7)
Socialist Party (4)
Democracy Front (4)
Makara Party (2)
Bijara Party (1)

Vote Distribution (2106)
Kibi Party - 71,274,098 (67.02%)
Farmers League Party - 10,392,086 (9.77%)
Congress Party - 9,940,998 (9.35%)
Socialist Party - 5,941,131 (5.59%)
Democracy Front - 4,732,162 (4.45%)
Makara Party - 3,279,142 (3.08%)
Bijara Party - 788,612 (0.74%)
Total Valid Votes - 106,348,229

Yanderian - 10 years ago, this was literally barren wasteland. Probably a bunch of illegal settlements, or even farmland, but otherwise, literally empty.

Hitimatias as a state is rather lobsided in terms of the population size. Most of the populatio are located along the costal cities of Jacquilton and Mudra, with the former being the capital city of the state, while the latter is the largest city in the state. For years and years, this has never been a state that really represents how Poafmersia is like in the past. Most of the people who vote under the state don't exactly live in the state for the long-term. Most are working and living in Cochas, from the City of Mancodas, to other surrounding cities in the state. The only reason why they are voting in Hitimatias is probably due to the address on their identity cards, tied back to their hometown located in the depths of Hitimatias, rather than their current address which is probably just a rented home.

Election Laws in Poafmersia, while simplified to the maximum, still creates lots of red tape for people aiming to change their home address. This was probably the only drawback of the law that the lawmakers had made many years ago, concerned about the notion of "home-hopping" in order to make sure their vote has the maximum effect for the party they support in the race for state council seats. Evidence that they have lived in the house for 6 months (usually proved by their housing utility bills), is required. And once you change the address, it is another 2-3 years lock before you can switch your address again. For these youngsters who may be going to all over Poafmersia for the company they are working for, this is too much of a red tape that they want to handle, and as such, they continue to vote with their parents and extended family in Hitimatias.

And let us talk a bit about the history of this state. In the past elections, this is often a state where parties tended to ignore. They had nothing much to offer for the city, and there was no need to campaign in here anyways, given voter counts were one of the lowest in the entire country. In fact, given that census are banned in Poafmersia, nobody actually had a really good idea how many people there were in this state, with just 40-50 million voters turning up in the past. Housing settlements kept getting built, and these settlements sell out really quickly, but politicians were left scratching their heads as to why this was the case. Not until 14 years ago, when Pikashru Nisharian led a team of ministers and local party members to go around the state. At that point, it was a few years into the President's "open-border" policy, and having looked at other cities around the world, the President was convinced that tech investments in the country needs to rise. He largely assumed (I mean, that was the common assumption) that there would be a lot of space in the state to build a new "smart city", given the voter counts. It was to the horror of this expedition team that there were lots of unmanaged housing settlements, and really, there was way more people than they thought outside of Jacquilton and Mudra. Aerial images of the state also revealed a whole lot of things in the depths of the state, and it was these factors that convinced Pikashru Nisharian to open up a committee, with the aim of releasing a study of the situation in the state by the election in 2100.

And the committee was the changing point for the state. For many years, the State Council was absolute chaos - they had to set the quorum to 50% just to convene state council meetings, and they occured probably for one week every year, and that was it. Politicians simply couldn't be bothered with the state, which remained as a hung parliament with not much matters to handle. It was basically a tie between Farmers League and Kibi Party, and both had a long-standing confidence and supply policy in the state. The issues were basically about matters in the 2 major cities, and that was it. Nothing more. When the "White Paper on the state of Hitimaitas" was published, it was the Kibi Party that jumped on the bandwagon, and soon after, they made an election promise that they would establish a third city in the state. Known as the Yanderian Smart City, it would comprise of 2 things - one, a new technological college aiming to offload some of the "workload" from the Maximus Rochester Institute for Science and Technology Research, as well as aim to start a trend of Unicorns in the state. Later, we would know this as the Yanderian Technological College, which will start accepting applications as early as 2115, while the Yanderian Startup Hub will be a breeding ground for Tech Unicorns when the College starts operations. It was a major project, but the President believed that this would be his last political gamble, a gamble that will definitely boost the Kibi Party's fortunes. Of course, the rest is history.

Going into what is likely to be the President's last term in office (he said he wanted to step down as President before he turns 70, and he is turning 65 in January 2113), we can start to see the fruits of the plan coming to fruition. Parts of Yanderian is starting to open itself to residents, and the College is almost complete. Semi-automated buses are being trialed to the various population, with data analytics being the main selling point of the state. A fully automated underground train system in the city was just opened at the start of the year, with train frequencies controlled by a central-computer that takes into account passenger loads at every station. Basically, imagine bringing some futuristic tech into the city - and the idea is starting to take shape.

Things are also starting to change for the state's fortunes as a whole. Mudra is no longer as over-crowded as it used to be, and people are starting to move into the state. Neighbouring states are also getting some of the benefits from less overcrowding, and as more housing projects are completed in Yanderian, it is expected that population density of the state will continue to decrease, and the economic output of the state will go on the reverse trend. And this entire project is a statement of intent by the Kibi Party. The President is using the state as evidence that they are capable of brining more growth to the country. And as a starting step for all the other projects, like the move to agri-tech and reducing manual labour jobs in the country. For the citizens in the whole of Hitimatias, they have started to put their trust in the Party. Whether this will apply throughout the country, it remains to be seen. The President wants to use his last major project as a way of securing the Kibi Party's majority for the long run. And this election is probably a very good indicator of whether that plan will succeed - and whether he can handover the Presidency in peace.

by **NSCF** » Sun Oct 09, 2022 9:16 pm

Matchday 12 (13) - Out of Conference Matchday 2

Cutoff Time. I hear that Chromatik schools and their Banijan friends are playing each other tonight. Who's the Other Team?

As per usual all matches but the ones involving Chromatik schools will be scorinated by Chromatika and those involving FSU and STU me. In case there is a match involving both schools a third-party scorinator will be requested in advance.

A new OSPI standing spreadsheet is now available here. A special thanks to Poafmersia for this marvel.

University of Loyola-Istria (BNJ) 27–23 Felswyr State University (CMT)

Staramara Tech University (CMT) 27–17 Northern Moravica University (BNJ)

Trent State University (TJU) 39–3 Elephant Valley University (SNL)

Crown's College (SHM) 67–27 University of Alexandroupolis (NGS)

Sadeg State University (DRK) 24–23 Kohnhead City University (KHD)

Crimson Royal University (SHM) 30–10 Swisston City University (KHD)

Cenesis Naval Academy (AFT) 0–32 Ratzupalfu University of Nature (SNL)

Green City University (TJU) 16–13 Panem University (STR)

Imperial University of Pomena (JUE) 20–29 Cold Hill University (RAN)

Richardson University (RAN) 20–6 University of the Commonwealth of Baker Park (CBP)

Université St. Croix (QUE) 28–10 Cavsar University (DRK)

Upper Westside University (STK) 49–30 Université du Saguenay (QUE)

Maximus Rochester Institute (PFA) 30–9 Constantinople University (NGS)

Hankow State University (UNV) 53–3 University of Mancodas (PFA)

by **Schima Bas** » Tue Oct 11, 2022 10:53 am

Game Reports

Game Events

Crown’s College v.s. Alexandroupolis

Crimson Royal v.s. Swisston City

Royal Bears Have Statement Win Against Redbirds

There have been rumors around the Royal Bears program that long-time head coach William Roger Rutgers may be in some hot water with those in the athletic department over the team’s failure to make the Zephyr Conference Championship. Losing in heart wrenching fashion to the Mink didn’t help calm the situation in Viercourt. Heading into the second non-conference game, the team faced a strong Redbirds squad that had made their conference championship game, losing by 11 to the University of the Commonwealth of Baker Park.

“We knew they were a strong team. You don’t get to be 8-2 without having solid fundamentals,” said Offensive Coodinator Bart Nassau. “But in film review we saw some cracks in their defense we could exploit. I’m proud of the work that Horatio put into leading the offense this week. I spoke with him after our victory last week, and he was just as upset at our lack of efficiency as I was. That’s pretty uncommon with some college quarterbacks. He told our team that it wasn’t over yet, that they still had something to prove. It was great to see a kid doing exactly what I would do.”

A loss against the Redbirds would have certainly thrown the Royal Bears out of playoff contention, and a leak in the middle of the week that some at the University were eyeing Richardson’s Defensive Coordinator Kai Hillis as a possible replacement sent waves through the program.

Horatio Borus was the man of the day, with 5 touchdowns and over 400 yards passing, and humbly thanked his receivers during the post-game press conference.

“Hey, I just throw the ball,” Borus joked. “Appell, Poleam, and Sali, they're the ones that have to catch it and then get hit. I’m comfortable behind all the big guys.”

by **TJUN-ia** » Tue Oct 11, 2022 2:15 pm

Two teams, two separate battles...but both of which are certainly important to the team in question. Making the Playoffs and making a Bowl Game seem like different goals but when content is applied, you can certainly understand why both can be just as important to a team in any given season. As NSCF27 closes in on its postseason, let's how both teams are getting on in their quests.

Let's start with the Trent State Feathercaps and their quest to get a winning record and try to get into a bowl game. Johnny Bridgeford's team certainly played Felswyr State very tough last week, losing in the Roost by only 11 points, and they certainly gained a bit of confidence from that result that they could take back to Notts and have fun with. Their opponents today at the Horseshoe would be the Elephant Valley Red Elephants of South Newlandia, a team who had to deal with Banijan opposition in their conference...which explains the 5-6 record. Addo Uster hoped to try and put on a good showing on the road but in the end, their side would only manage 3 points all game - all through a single FG from Mindy Jackson in Q3. TSU just wanted a statement win to get back on track and that's exactly what they got, with Jason Steels managing a productive 5 TDs (three through Ivan and two through Peter Borosić) while Eleonora "Firefeet" Scafakou managed 3/5 on PATs, but 2/2 on FGs. It certainly was a good day for TSU and now at 6-6, they can enter Senior Day with a goal in mind.

Speaking of Senior Day, that was the occasion for the final home game of the regular season for the Green City Royal Eagles. Making the Zephyr Champions Mancodas submit to your might on their turf was certainly a good way to make your case for a Playoff spot and Paul Abdullahi certainly enjoyed that one...but today the focus would solely be on his players and not the Playoff chase as The Palace gathered to celebrate those soon to depart in the summer. Moses Igbinoghene himself is one of them along with Gilbert Nyamutsamba, Lucky Sithole-Sita, Baya Sandaise, Attie Africa, Francis Aina, Joy Alozie, Joseph Smith-Benteke and Immaculate Nakisuuyi...and they would all be honoured against the 3-win Panem Phoenix of StrayaRoos. These buggers were certainly up for this game, with 2 TDs and 1/2 on PATs meaning a good 13 points in this defensive contest...but in the end, Moses just about got the job done with 16 points as Nyamutsamba, Sithole-Sita, Nakisuuyi and even Smith-Benteke managing scores while both Sandaise and Africa imaging to run in the 2-point conversions required. 16-13 certainly wasn't tpp convincing at all...but in this game, a win is still a win.

One game remains...and both teams have to win in order to have their goals potentially met. TSU has their traditional Senior Day rivalry with Kohnhead's Swisston City Army Knives to deal with while GCU must head out to Drawkland for an interesting test against the Cavsar Gladiators in a big game of the OPSI. Two interesting games to close this season out...but can both schools end on a high?

TSU SCHEDULE (MINERAL Conference, ~~Mineral~~Heartland 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: @Alexandroupolis (NGS) L 14-33 (2-3)
Week 6: @Waterloo (CDO) W 23-20 (3-3)
Week 7: vs Constantinople (NGS) - Homecoming L 6-13 (3-4)
---------------------Mineral Division Rematches---------------------
Week 8: vs UCBP (CBP) L 9-10 (3-5)
Week 9: vs Gairuwa (ARJ) W 39-32 (4-5)
Week 10: @Green City (TJU) - Earth Trophy VI W 37-29 (5-5/3rd in Heartland/5th in Mineral)
Week 11: Conference Championship Week
---------------------Non-Conference---------------------
Week 12: @Felswyr State (CMT/8-2/2nd in Horizon and Starlight) L 30-41 (5-6)
Week 13: vs Elephant Valley (SNL/5-6/3rd in Savannah/4th in Celestia) W 39-3 (6-6)
Week 14: vs Swisston City (KND/4-8/4th in Everless/5th in Big Eight) - Senior Day

SCHEDULE (MINERAL Conference, ~~Mineral~~Heartland 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 (NGS) L 30-30 [30-37OT] (3-2)
Week 6: @Bowerstone (ATH) W 30-25 (4-2)
Week 7: vs Alexandroupolis (NGS) - Homecoming W 27-13 (5-2)
---------------------Mineral Division Rematches---------------------
Week 8: @Gairuwa (ARJ) W 22-14 (6-2)
Week 9: @UCBP (CBP) L 16-17 (6-3)
Week 10: vs Trent State (TJU) - Earth Trophy VI L 29-37 (6-4/2nd in Heartland/4th In Mineral)
Week 11: Conference Championship Week
---------------------Non-Conference---------------------
Week 12: @Mancodas (PFA/7-4/Zephyr and Legends Champions) W 25-13 (7-4)
Week 13: vs Panem (STR/3-8/3rd in Evermore/7th in Big Eight) - Senior Day W 16-13 (8-4)
Week 14: @Cavsar (DRK/6-6/4th in Starlight/5th in Horizon)

by **Ranoria** » Tue Oct 11, 2022 7:33 pm

"The Perfect Foe, The Perfect Stadium: We Want a Perfect Ending" - Kasen Harrowitz Aiming For a Fifth Shutout Against the University of Loyola-Istria

Rylan Rodgers Jr exploded for 171 scrimmage yards in his first career start

Richardson's defense has bounced back nicely from allowing 37 points to Benoit Youngblood, handing the Red (and loveable) Elephants a goose egg and holding a previously 11-1 UCBP squad that had averaged 30 per outing to a pair of field goals. With Rylan Rodgers Jr. showing exactly what he could do with a massive outing in his first ever start to keep moving the chains, the defense did their part, flying around as they continue to show why they're the best unit in the NSCF. While this isn't quite the fabled Firehawks unit of NSCF 22, we'd say they're the closest any defense has come to that level of success since. They've allowed 114 points in 12 games now, and without a player who's had a truly exemplary individual performance across the season a la Gideon Kearse the past two seasons. That's not to say Malchiel Lukwiya, Kasper Ulvestad, Totte Lindberg, and Takeuchi Ichiko haven't all been dominant in their roles, this defense has shown incredible chemistry and coaching - they're greater than the sum of their parts and they play like it.

With the offense largely playing ball control all day, they weren't on the field much and without any fatigue, it was a sharp performance from the starting eleven. Anton Acker recorded his third interception of the season and Karl Fortis his fourth, giving each starting member of this secondary 4+ forced turnovers this season.

Oh, and Rylan Rodgers Jr? You're wondering about him? In his first career start, he did not disappoint. Rodgers had been slowly taking snaps from senior Horace Billing all season, but only got one rush against Elephant Valley prior to Billing's injury, largely due to Rodgers having lost a fumble in overtime against Cold Hill in week 10. He came back with a vengeance against one of the best University of the Commonwealth of Baker Park squads we've seen in years, racking up 22 carries for 121 yards and six catches for another fifty, with a touchdown on the ground for good measure.

"He's a great safety blanket," offensive coordinator Ulrich Ray said of Rodgers after the game, "He's always where he needs to be and he keeps his eyes on [Isaiah Hunter], the two have great communication and Rylan can make guys miss in the open field." The uber-talented running back helped his quarterback out plenty, as four of his catches came on checkdowns, and he converted three of those into first downs.

When Hunter wasn't looking the way of his running back, it was Constantina Perrier and Dustin van Halfensen he was dialing up. The Chromatik senior and big South Newlandian, respectively, have been the players this passing attack runs through all season long, and Halfensen out-muscled Kelvin Boardman in the red zone for his sixth touchdown grab of the season. Hunter continued to be sharp, throwing just his fifth interception of the season against the Warriors. The talented freshman will continue to develop, and he's been an excellent complimentary piece for a hard-nosed team that loves to pound the rock and lean on their defense.

But Loyola-Istria, of course, is the antithesis to all of that. While there are years where this team has leaned on elite quarterback play, everyone knows they're a conservative, ground-and-pound team always looking to suck the life out of their opponent. The Blue Thunder, meanwhile, are your high-flying bandwagon team, always generating more hype than they deserve with an explosive, eye-catching offense, only to be exposed the second they get punched in the mouth. The Celestia Conference champions broke a 4-season long streak of Richardson victories over the Blue Thunder last season, and now have three straight conference championships in their name.

For Richardson, that was a loss that shattered their morale. Coming in 12-0 and with a 4 game streak against their bitter rivals, Harrowitz had energized this team to completely new levels. No longer were they Cold Hill's punching bag, barely skirting into the playoffs. They had clinched the number one seed, and were on the way to an undefeated season...or so they thought.

Two consecutive losses, one in the Lightning Yard in the Rebel's Cannon Bowl, then a dejected Governors squad was beaten down by Felswyr State in the first round. Twelve wins or no, it made it obvious to anyone watching - this was the same old Governors team. If they make the playoffs, they're a first round exit. If they don't, well, no one would be surprised.

When asked about what it would mean to beat Loyola-Istria in the Karmin-Falce Superdome, and for the first time in his career, Kasen Harrowitz came as close to giving billboard material as he ever as. "The Blue Thunder's philosophy on the football field is in stark contrast to our own. We're playing in the crown jewel of Ranorian sports. The perfect foe, the perfect stadium, we want a perfect ending to cap off this regular season."

With the best defense in football, the Governors are almost certainly a lock for the playoffs now at 9-3. But if they fall to Banija’s 5th ranked offense for the second straight season, it’ll be another season that sees a gutted team making it to the postseason. A second loss to Loyola-Istria for Kasen Harrowitz, for all his accomplishments through this point, would be unforgivable, and perhaps impossible for the team to recover from in the week leading up to their playoff match.

Other news:
-Cold Hill defeated Ponema 29-20, in a nice bounce back game for Benoit Youngblood after suffering his first career loss to Northern Moravica, and the second loss to the Cougars for an undefeated Cold Hill program (NSCF 25, 14-0 Cold Hill lost in the semifinals)

-Chris Dale declined to comment on the loss, but did indicate he’s excited to see 2x NSCF champion and Buffalo football alumn Diamond Rhine at the game with his entourage of pets, including Chewie the owlephant.

-Governors RB Rylan Rodgers Jr continued to dodge Richardson University’s disciplinary attempts due to his adopting of a baby snow bear due to technicalities in dorm rules and roommate Isaiah Hunter helping to argue his case.

by **Chromatika** » Tue Oct 11, 2022 7:47 pm

Preview, Part 1
Preview, Part 2
Matchdays 1-3
Matchdays 4-5
Matchdays 6-9, Part 1
Matchdays 6-9, Part 2
Matchday 10
Conference Championship Games
District Championship Games
National Quarterfinals
National Semifinals
The Championship

Chromatik Top Recruits - #30-#21

30. K Lance Killiks
School: Urrhed High School
Conference Statistics: 24/26 Field Goals, 25/25 Extra Points (7/8 from 50+)
Postseason: Did not qualify
Hometown: Urrheddiao, Urrhed Island
Specs: 6 ft 10 in, 225 pounds
Intended Major: Music Performance
High School GPA (Out of 4.0): 3.88
Description: A master guitarist (both classical and electrical), Killiks was part of the Sand Vipers' rise to power the last season. This season, with the team coming back down to earth, he didn't have as many field goals made, but he was still great when called upon, with one of his misses being a blocked field goal where the left side of the line entirely collapsed. He will be a solid addition to anyone needing a good kicker, while also being a stellar addition to that campus's nightlife.

29. WR Kuma Sandt
School: Vitoron School of Charge
Conference Statistics: 81 catches, 1,218 yards, 16 touchdowns
Postseason: National Quarterfinals
Hometown: Eyrods, Myana Island
Specs: 6 ft 2 in, 201 pounds
Intended Major: Forensics Sciences
High School GPA (Out of 4.0): 4.00
Description: One of the core of wide receivers being thrown at by Mtupeni Onwuatuegwu, Sandt was the possession receiver of the group, being a precise route runner with sure hands that is a guaranteed threat on third downs. Sandt has come up huge in big moments, and his numbers are not as high as expected only because the rest of the group of wide receivers for the Robots are so good. Sandt wishes to study forensics sciences and be a coroner when he graduates, and as someone who takes his education very seriously, having the program available is a requirement.

28. MLB/OLB Margaret Hines
School: Myana Central High School
Conference Statistics: 125 tackles (21 for loss), 8 sacks, 5 forced fumbles, 3 interceptions, 4 defensive touchdowns
Postseason: Did not qualify
Hometown: Myana, Myana Island
Specs: 6 ft 7 in, 210 pounds
Intended Major: Pharmaceutical Sciences
High School GPA (Out of 4.0): 3.98
Description: A battering ram of a player who can play both in the middle of the field and on either side, Hines is a pure tackling machine who loves to get physical. She isn't the greatest in coverage, but if an extra rusher is needed to go after the Quarterback, she's your woman. Off the field, she's a kind soul who wants to help people, and pharmaceutical sciences is her passion, believing in developing better ways to handle medicating those that are in need. A pure professional and a true Chromatik.

27. C Hang Kyung-Jyuk
School: City of Umbar High School
Conference Statistics: 59 pancakes, 6 sacks allowed
Postseason: Did not qualify
Hometown: Umbar, Mountain District
Specs: 6 ft 1 in, 261 pounds
Intended Major: Media Relations
High School GPA (Out of 4.0): 3.58
Description: A mountain of a man who is quick on his feet, Hang can be known to take over a game by utterly pancaking defensive linemen out of the way. He can run out of steam at the end of games, but if people can help him with his stamina, he can truly become someone to play around. He wants to study how to deal with social media, and how to be an influencer in the space, hopefully to a good end.

26. RB Cyrus Edincott
School: Myana Northwestern High School
Conference Statistics: 138 carries, 1,071 yards, 18 touchdowns, 34 catches, 617 yards, 5 touchdowns, 1 fumble
Postseason: National Champion
Hometown: Inon, Myana Island
Specs: 6 ft 3 in, 209 pounds
Intended Major: Electrical Engineering
High School GPA (Out of 4.0): 3.51
Description: One of the two Senior Running Backs on the Blue and White roster, Edincott is the smaller, faster one of the two, better at route running and worse in pass protection. Cho may be the more physical of the bunch, but Cyrus does more for the offense and for Nicole Estera as a whole. With a mechanical mind, he wants to study electrical engineering and study the circuit grids of cities, and that outlook has helped him on the field as well.

25. WR Uriah Anyar
School: Vitoron School of Charge
Conference Statistics: 63 catches, 1,407 yards, 14 touchdowns
Postseason: National Quarterfinals
Hometown: Vitoron, Capital District
Specs: 6 ft 2 in, 203 pounds
Intended Major: Biochemistry
High School GPA (Out of 4.0): 3.74
Description: One of the core of wide receivers being thrown at by Mtupeni Onwuatuegwu, Anyar is the speedster that can really streak down the field. With a quick first step and some burst, he does have issues hanging onto the ball if the defender is right there, not having the best pair of hands for the initial catch. That being said, if the timing is perfect, there isn't much that can stop him from getting the ball and getting by the defenders for a large gain, or even a touchdown. Wishes to be a biochemist with a focus on environmental power sources.

24. SS Peter Rundstead
School: Wirr Tsi School for the Gifted
Conference Statistics: 74 tackles, 4 sacks, 5 forced fumbles, 8 interceptions, 2 defensive touchdowns
Postseason: Lost in District Championships
Hometown: Wirr Tsi, Capital District
Specs: 5 ft 11 in, 203 pounds
Intended Major: Veterinary Sciences
High School GPA (Out of 4.0): 3.86
Description: An utter baller, Rundstead can be used all over the field - it's up to the Defensive Coordinator to place him wherever he is to go. He isn't the most physically imposing, but the fact that he can be used all over the field to great results shows his value as a player. It will remain to be seen whether he'll be used in his position, the nickel as a corner, or the other safety position, but he'll be a fine addition nonetheless. He wishes to be a veterinarian for small mammals - specifically hedgehogs, guinea pigs, and the like.

23. QB Mark Hansoff
School: South Chromia High School
Conference Statistics: 3,201 yards, 28 touchdowns, 10 interceptions
Postseason: Lost in Conference Championships
Hometown: Chromia, Capital District
Specs: 5 ft 10 in, 188 pounds
Intended Major: Statistics
High School GPA (Out of 4.0): 3.82
Description: A southpaw with profound accuracy on deep balls, Hansoff had a great season for the Terror after a down year. Ten picks is a bit too much for a player like him, but he doesn't mind taking the risks. A mathematician that prefers to let computers do the work for him, he's announced that he will study statistics, and it's with this mechanical mind that he's taken to playing the position. Fearless, but to a fault.

22. MLB Britney Hines
School: City of Lorentine High School
Conference Statistics: 151 tackles, 10 sacks, 11 forced fumbles, 6 interceptions, 4 defensive touchdowns
Postseason: Lost in Conference Championships
Hometown: Lorentine, Heartland District
Specs: 6 ft 5 in, 241 pounds
Intended Major: Archaeology (focus in Anaia/Atlantian Oceania)
High School GPA (Out of 4.0): 3.84
Description: A cerebral player with the tendency to be a leader, Hines can back up her talk with solid play, with seventeen forced turnovers in the season. Unfortunately, the Wizards didn't get too far, so she didn't get as much press as she might have liked. Her biggest issue is that she has some issues staying healthy, but she's had a good run of staying fit. With a fascination of archaeology, specifically in Atlantian Oceanian/Anaian countries, she should be a good fit for most colleges.

21. RB Benjamin Merik
School: East Shantarr High School
Conference Statistics: 1,421 yards, 19 touchdowns, 1 fumble lost
Postseason: National Semifinals
Hometown: Shantarr, Heartland District
Specs: 6 ft 4 in, 228 pounds
Intended Major: Pre-Med
High School GPA (Out of 4.0): 3.77
Description: A balanced running back who can both run through contact and also run by defenders, Merik was the driving force behind the Order's run to the National Semifinals. Sure, Daemon Argonaut came through in the clutch, but Merik was the one that was the engine behind the Order's play down the stretch. The more carries he gets in a game, the higher chance that he can take over the game, and the Order were happy to let him do that. His protection game can use some work, as is the fact that he isn't the best at catching the ball, but he is an every-down back otherwise.

by **Banija** » Tue Oct 11, 2022 8:47 pm

Cass Tech High School v. Lugave North High School, Ankole State championship game

Cass Tech, the Busukuma High School, was playing in the Ankole State championship game. The school's principal, at Banija's premier public school powerhouse, in the most important high school sport (gridiron, of course) was sitting at the contest. Cass Tech football had only lost one game in the last four seasons. Nobody put forward more consistent high school talent, throughout the country, than Cass Tech. And they were trying to win their fourth straight state title, playing in the Ankole State Championship game.

But the Lugave North High School team was putting up a fight. Most of Cass Tech's games, locally, were blowouts- the standard of gridiron within the City was pretty damn high, no matter how you drew it up. But this was the first year that they did not have a top 7 recruit, probably ever, straight out of high school- it was a team dominated by sophomores and juniors. And although Banija's top JUCO recruit, Samuel Jate, was a Cass Tech grad... He also wasn't getting recruited straight out of high school.

And look at this state championship game. It was 34-31, with Lugave North winning. Cass Tech had a legitimate chance to lose the state title game for the first time in 6 seasons. And they would play in the Karmin-Falce Showcase just next week, when they would be flown out to Ranoria City to take on Ranoria's best high school, Ranoria City Cathedral. It would be a great chance for Cass Tech to get quite a few players on that top 7 list.

The team had driven down, to the 50, with just 4 seconds left. Gonna be quite a throw for a high school QB. But not this kid- Galaan Boona. Yet another talented QB to come out of Cass Tech, the sophomore QB, was going to need a miracle if he wanted Cass Tech to win yet another state championship. And then, Boona dropped back on the last play. Lugave North rushed 3. They could almost taste the state title. But Boona had forever to throw. And had time to wait for his receivers to get into the end zone. He heaved it.

"HOLY SHIT!" The principal yelled. Touchdown to Cass Tech, as the school went crazy. Lugave North was stunned as Cass Tech players stormed the field. Wild celebrations, state champs- they'd take that energy to Ranoria City next week...

Wake up Banija- Rivalry Week Edition!

This is a special edition of Wake up Banija, which is ran by Matong Sports- the equivalent of SportsCenter. As a special edition for rivalry week, for the first time ever, they are running the show not from studio in Busukuma- but from Herzegovina City, outside, on the campus of Northern Moravica

Allison Kargbo, Banija's most famous TV journalist, is the host of the show. They are joined by Northern Moravica grad Bala Touray(RT), Loyola-Istria grad Jabril Bah(DE), and are joined by guest picker, the two-time World Bowl champion, Ice Chineze himself.

Allison Kargbo: "Anddddd we're live! Welcome to our Wake up Banija show, our first ever on-campus edition of this television program! I'm live with you from Herzegovina City, as the Northern Moravica Cougars will have not only Senior Day for their gridirion, but play with essentially a playoff spot on the line, as they renew a rivalry with Hankow State for the first time in 9 seasons- and Hankow State's first visit to Herzegovina City since NSCF 14. Of course, it's all going to be about the NSCF today in this special edition. We're going to talk about the Rebel's Cannon Bowl, Saguenay v. UC-BP, and all sorts of things.

Jabril Bah: "Hey Everybody!" (The Northern Moravica crowd greets him with a loud chorus of boos) "Hahaha, the crowd's already into it! It's gonna be a great time here outside Mugisha II Memorial today. We're gonna have one hell of a televisions how."

Bala Touray: "Hey Hey Hey- let's go Cougars!" (He''s clearly a fan favorite. Despite playing right tackle, he's been hugely involved in his alma mater post grad, and is considered a NMU influencer. Because of that, the cheers are pretty loud) "It'll be fun to bring back the Battle for the Golden Axe today- but there are other big games as well to talk about! Lots of storylines. Let's get into it.

Allison Kargbo: "Well, let's talk about this. Obviously, there are two huge rivalries today for the Banijan schools. Jabril- we'll start with you. I know it's a big game for the Blue Thunder today. (Every mention of the Blue Thunder is met with a scattering of boos from the crowd) "It's the first edition of the Rebel's Cannon Bowl for Zervos as a head coach, although obviously he's got a ton of experience as a coordinator. A win today for the Blue Thunder would ensure that the team gets a home playoff game this year. What does this game mean for the Blue Thunder?"

Jabril Bah: "You know, I played in the first two games of this rivalry- NSCF 17 and 18. This game means a lot- it means everything for Loyola. I think you were able to see that, so viscerally, last year. Abram Fairbanks guarantee- that's the stuff of legends. That will go down in history as one of the greatest moments in that rivalry. Nobody will ever forget it. This year's game means a lot, for many different reasons. Obviously, Coach Zervos is in year 1. Coach Harrowitz is in Year 2, and is 0-1. One of those two will get their first ever win in that rivalry as a head coach tonight.

"Coach Zervos wants to show that his team really can compete for a title. There are so many problems with the Loyola-Istria defense- advanced stats have it as not only among the worst, but singularly the worst defense in the entirety of the NSCF. Loyola-Istria has never been known for its defense, of course, but this is absolutely disastrous. He fired his D. Coordinator after the conference championship game, and they're basically doing a D. Coordinator by committee for the rest of the season. That'll be an offseason issue- but the O is so good this year, he's really got to do whatever it takes this season."

Allison Kargbo: "Alright, Jabril, What are Loyola's keys to victory?"

Jabril Bah: "Despite having the worst defense in all of college football, this is still a damn good team. They're 9-3 and the Celestia Conference champions, to boot. But they're gonna have to figure out SOMETHING on defense. Obviously Richardson's not known for lighting you up for 50, but a good defensive performance can help bring confidence to this fanbase that this year won't be yet another one and down when it comes to the postseason."

"Key #2- Gotta get Vavayavich going early. Loyola O against the Richardson D is basically a strength v. strength matchup. This is a tough place to play, the Karmin-Falce Superdome is a fantastic venue- and the game will come down to the Quarterback. The Governors have one of the best defenses I've ever seen- 4 shutouts so far! Give her the easy throws early, let her get into the rhythm- then she gets more into it, and things really get going. She can beat you with all sorts of throws- but remember, she's just a sophomore. It's her first entry into this rivalry as well, and it's on the road to boot. The pressure can build rapidly in a game like this, especially in a hostile environment, so it's important that we build her confidence early."

"What's the last key? Finding ways to scheme Russell Farmer open. He's a matchup nightmare- but the Governors have had an elite defense all season long. They're going to try and find a number of ways to blanket A-MV's favorite target, and it'll be on Coach Zervos to get creative in terms of finding ways to get him one on one, and either scheme him open, or isolate him against a defender. Expect him to line up in a wide variety of places on Saturday- split out like a WR on the outside, in the slot, in the box- hell, even out of the backfield."

(There was, of course, a smattering of light boos directed at mention of Loyola's stars from this NMU crowd, particularly A-MV, Abram Fairbanks, and Russell Farmer.)

Allison Kargbo: Alright, thank you Jabril. Now Bala- what are your keys to the game for Northern Moravica? How can your alma mater improve to .500 against Hankow State all-time and, more importantly, not only claim the trophy but clinch a playoff berth?"

Bala Touray: "Well, it's gonna be a brutal matchup. This Hankow State team is bringing it- a team that, in its first year back in the NSCF after a while, is potentially on the brink of earning a first round bye. While we are fighting just to get into the playoffs- which, granted, seems to be the position we find ourselves in every single year at this point."

"But this is winnable. Lance Kabuye excels at home against his rivals- you simply don't see any NMU rivals come into our house and beat us. Has Tech ever done it? Loyola's only done it once. Hankow State is about to discover the true house of horrors in this country, and it ain't the damned Istria Lightning Yard. Of course, NMU has always been built around running the football, and dominating the line of scrimmage. Hankow State has been able to win that battle so many times, that's why they sit here at 10-2. We've got to make sure our O-Line starts fast and early."

"Our second key of the game is-"

(What exactly he was going to say the second key of the game was, we would never find out. Suddenly, the fans started cheering and chanting the name Kim. Touray stopped talking, as his old QB, Chae-Heung Kim, came from seemingly out of nowhere and stormed onto the stage. NMU's only NSCF championship winning Quarterback, he'll never buy a beer in Herzegovina City again. The fans chanted his name as he basically interrupted the live telecast, and he told reporters that the key to the game was that NMU would kick ass, and that Loyola would get embarrassed by RU at the Karmin-Falce Superdome tonight.

And then came on... Ice Chineze. The two-time World Bowl winning QB for the NT, he was also pretty popular in all parts of Banija- despite playing for RU. He also, to the delight of the NMU crowd, ragged on Loyola-Istria, although him and Jabril Bah nearly got into a heated argument on live television over the subject. They ended up betting each other on live TV as well- the loser would cut the other's hair.

Allison Kargbo: "Alright, quick. Before game predictions, I want to get your takes- what's the non-Banijan game you are most excited for this week?

Bala Touray: "Saguenay v. UC-Baker Park. See, we've got a lot of rivalries- we can't even fit them all on the non-con schedule. But NMU certainly wants to start playing them again. It's an evenly matched game, between two excellent teams. Should go down to the wire.

Jabril Bah: "Felswyr State v. Kohnhead City. That's another traditional NSCF rivalry. Remember, Tech won the conference in spectacular fashion (78 points in the CCG!) KCU pulled a huge upset at the Istria Lightning Yard, but can lightning strike twice for them in Chromatika?"

(The show ended, of course, with the analysts, plus Ice Chineze, each picking the result of each NSCF game this week.

GAME	Allison Kargbo	Jabril Bah	Bala Touray	Ice Chineze
Felswyr State University-Kohnhead City University	FSU	FSU	KCU	FSU
Staramara Tech University-Ratzupalfu University of Nature	Tech	RUoN	Tech	Tech
Northern Moravica University-Hankow State University	NMU	Hankow State	NMU by 10	Hankow State
Richardson University-University of Loyola-Istria	Richardson	Loyola by 35	Richardson	Richardson by 50
Panem University-Crimson Royal University	Crimson Royal	Crimson Royal	Crimson Royal	Crimson Royal
Trent State University-Swisston City University	Trent State	Trent State	Swisston City	Trent State
Cavsar University-Green City University	Cavsar	Green City	Cavsar	Green City
Cold Hill University-Elephant Valley University	Cold Hill	Cold Hill	Cold Hill	EVU by 50
Université du Saguenay-University of the Commonwealth of Baker Park	UC-Baker Park	UC-Baker Park	Saguenay	Saguenay
Crown's College-Woodstock University	Crown's College	Woodstock	Crown's College	Crown's College
Upper Westside University-Summit University	UWU	UWU	Summit	UWU
Bowerstone University-Université St. Croix	USC	USC	USC	Bowerstone
University of Mancodas-University of Alexandroupolis	Mancodas	Alexandroupolis	Alexandroupolis	Alexandroupolis

by **United Vietussia** » Tue Oct 11, 2022 9:18 pm

The Vietussian Inquisitor
Honey Badgers cruise through first two OOC games: looking ahead to the Battle of the Golden Axe + Playoff Preview

The Honey Badgers are in prime form right now, outscoring UWU and Mancodas by a combined score of 93-20 over the past two weeks.

The Honey Badgers are in cruise control right now, taking down Upper Westside and U of Mancodas in consecutive weeks by scores of 40-17 and 53-3, respectively. With the wins, the Honey Badgers successfully defended home turf in all but one game this season (Richardson University, week 6), something that will be a critical aspect of any potential playoff run in the coming weeks. "We know how much support these fans provide," QB Willie Gordon said. "They're honestly one of the big reasons we're even in this position in the first place. Without them, I doubt we would be anywhere near the playoffs, much less a first round bye."

Indeed, home field was a critical factor of success for the Honey Badgers this season, as they outscored opponents by an average of 16.4 points over the season, including an average margin of victory of 30.5 points over this four game homestand. In the same breath, however, one cannot talk about HSU's success without mentioning the change under center. Willie Gordon's ascension to the starting QB role midway through the season lit a fire under the Honey Badger offense, creating a well-rounded squad that had only been known for their defense early on in the season. "In the moment, it's never an easy decision," head coach Lee Chapman said. "But looking back, I can say with absolute confidence that we made the right one. Willie has been a major reason for this team's success, and I know we'll be able to continue to lean on him as we get into crunch time."

Hankow State will renew their rivalry with Northern Moravica to finish the season in the Battle of the Golden Axe, a rivalry that had gone dormant for some time. Hankow State (formerly Vietussia Academy) leads the all-time series 3-2, and they'll be looking to use the momentum of their homestand to further their edge in the series. Standing in their way is a Northern Moravica squad desperate to secure a playoff spot, one that would almost certainly be locked up if they can fend off the Honey Badgers. "We grew up watching this rivalry as kids, so to get a chance to add to that history ourselves is really special," RB Mark Dyer said. "They're gonna play with a lot of heart because their season basically comes down to this, but we're not just gonna roll over. Every game matters, and that's true even if our postseason outlook is already pretty secure. Plus, we want that Golden Axe to come home with us when it's all said and done..."

In lieu of our normal rankings, we've decided to use OSPI to provide a playoff preview along with the most critical matchups heading into the final week of the regular season (rankings sourced from OSPI):

The Locks (Conference Champions):

#1 Cold Hill University (11-1)
The undisputed number 1 squad, Cold Hill has rolled through the regular season behind terrific QB play from Benoit Youngblood. They're virtually a lock for the number 1 seed, although Northern Moravica may have provided a formula to beat the squad with. While they previously looked immortal, other teams might be able to smell a bit of blood.

#2 U of Commonwealth of Baker Park (10-2)
Our #2 team for most of the year, U of CBP is also the likely #2 seed. While not particularly outstanding in any one area, this team has been well-rounded, and they flat out win football games, whether in close affairs or blowouts. Game control will be a question of the team going forward, especially given their lack of large wins, but it's hard to argue that they haven't been able to get the job done so far.

#8 Staramara Tech University (9-3)
After edging out FSU in the conference race, Staramara will have a guaranteed spot in the playoffs. This is an offense you simply don't want to mess with, though the middling defense may be exploitable for opponents. They may be sleeping giants if the offense gets on a roll come playoff time.

#9 University of Loyola-Istria (9-3)
If you get down early to this team, be very afraid of getting steamrolled. This offense is relentless when it gets going, and it has taken great defensive performances to slow them down. That said, the defense on this team has been lacking at times, so perhaps opponents would be willing to get into a shootout with them if they felt their offense was up to the task.

#28 University of Mancodas (6-6)
If it wasn't for the conference championship, Mancodas would be nowhere near the playoff conversation. That said, their title status will nab them the #12 seed in the playoffs, and it's hard to discount any team that was capable of winning a conference (though they have looked thoroughly underwhelming through OOC play). They're a lock, but a first-round bounce may not surprise us a lot.

The Locks (At Large/OSPI):

#3 Hankow State University (10-2)
What a story. The revitalized program has had a dream-like season, and they seem likely to secure a potential first-round bye. After seemingly closing the gap against Cold Hill in the CCG, perhaps HSU is poised for a playoff run if they maintain their OOC momentum. The continued success of the offense will be a must for this team going forward.

#4 University of Constantinople (9-3)
Strong in a lot of analytics, they came up just short in the CCG race to U of CBP. When they win, they win by a lot, but their OOC performance thus far hasn't inspired a lot of confidence. Week 13 may give us clues as to what direction this team is trending heading into the playoffs.

#5 Richardson University (9-3)
The vaunted Richardson defense can simply dismantle opposing offenses. If teams are unable to get the engine going, it may simply never turn over en route to a dominant Richardson win. Conversely, the offense isn't much to write home about, so opposing offenses may not have to put up too many points to get a win. It's all about the defense for Richardson.

#6 Felswyr State University (9-3)
When it rains, it pours for FSU. It's a common refrain for a lot of playoff teams, but FSU can pile up the points if you give them the opportunity to. If you want a potential first-round team that can make a deep run, perhaps this FSU team is one you want to watch over the next few weeks.

The following two sections (plus all preceding) will be further explained in Critical Matchups:

On The Right Side of the Bubble...For Now:

#7 Green City University (8-4)
#10 University of Alexandroupolis (8-3)
#11 Northern Moravica University (8-4)

Needs Some Help:

#12 Upper Westside University (9-3)
#13 Kohnhead City University (6-6)
#15 Crown's College (8-4)

Critical Matchups:

#3 Hankow State University @ #11 Northern Moravica University
If University of Mancodas hadn't won their conference championship (or looked a lot stronger), perhaps this wouldn't be such a do or die game for NMU. As it stands now, however, they project to be the last team in the field due to the bid steal in play. A loss would drop NMU to 8-5 and jeopardize their at-large hopes, putting them at the mercy of other teams and their results. Conversely, a win almost certainly secures their at-large spot and gives them resume defining wins in the process. That's not to discount the stakes for HSU either. The Honey Badgers are right in the thick of things for a first-round bye, and a win would lock this up. They might be able to survive a loss and still avoid the first round, but certainty would be a lot more beneficial for this time. That's not to discount the rivalry aspect of this matchup: HSU leads the all-time series 3-2, so both sides will be looking to add to their tally in the matchup.

#9 University of Loyola-Istria @ #5 Richardson University
Unstoppable force vs. immovable object? One of the most potent offenses in Loyola-Istria comes to town against the stout Richardson defense, with plenty to play for. Both teams are likely in the playoffs at this point, but Richardson will be playing for a first-round bye with a win (plus a little bit of help potentially); meanwhile, Loyola is playing for positioning (and potentially first-round home-field advantage) with their spot already secure as conference champions. A win could propel Loyola towards hosting their first-round matchup, which could make all the difference in the end.

#13 Kohnhead City University @ #6 Felswyr State University
Felswyr State will be playing for certainty: a win secures their place as a top 4 team in OSPI and would ensure that they aren't at the mercy of an at-large committee (though they're likely to get through in that scenario anyways). Kohnhead City is playing to simply make the playoffs through an at-large connection. They sit at 6-6 right now, but their tough conference schedule in the Big 8 has been a big consideration for most (hence their high OSPI). Would the committee overlook a mediocre 7-6 record with the body of work involved? A road win over Felswyr would certainly help.

#29 Summit University @ #12 Upper Westside University
Upper Westside sits squarely on the bubble. They might be a lot more safe had Mancodas not won the conference, but as it stands, they could very well be the first team out. They need to avoid giving any reason for the committee to remove them from the conversation, and taking care of business against Summit at home would aid in that endeavor.

#7 Green City University @ #21 Cavsar University
This isn't so much important for Cavsar as it is for Green City (though Cavsar is playing for potential bowl eligibility as they currently sit right at the OSPI cutoff of 0.450). Green City is likely to get in regardless, but a win could get them an OSPI-locked spot rather than leaving it up to the committee (with an FSU loss). In fact, an 8-5 Green City with a less than convincing in-conference performance may not be an ideal candidate for the committee, so they would certainly prefer to take matters into their own hands with a win (plus some help).

#32 Woodstock University @ #15 Crown's College
This game only matters for Crown's. A loss ends any playoff hopes for them in all likelihood at 8-5. An expected win would push them to 9-4, and then it's in the hands of the committee. The conference play was not super inspiring (especially losing the conference to Mancodas), but they have a decent OSPI and could present a resume that the commitee would consider. That said, it all starts with taking care of business against a far weaker Woodstock team.

#10 Universty of Alexandroupolis @ #28 University of Mancodas
Similar story here: Mancodas is in, and Alexandroupolis is likely in, but they don't want to stumble over a very winnable Mancodas road matchup. If it were a home game for Alexandroupolis, we might not be so concerned, but the road atmosphere may complicate things, and an Alexandroupolis loss may complicate their resume a bit. They might be safe either way, but they don't want to allow for any risks.

Week 13 figures to be moving day for a lot of teams on the bubble and for teams jostling for position in the upcoming playoffs. For a lot of teams, it's do or die time, and Hankow State will look to put a ribbon on their regular season with a rivalry win over Northern Moravica.

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 W 33-30
Week 6: vs. Richardson University L 3-34
Week 7: @ Swisston City W 42-10
Week 8: @ Bermia Santura W 44-14
Week 9: vs. Panem University W 27-7
Week 10: vs. Summit University W 43-14
Big Eight Conference Championship Game: vs. Cold Hill (neutral) L 3-9
Week 11: vs. Upper Westside W 40-17
Week 12: vs. U of Mancodas W 53-3
Week 13: @ Northern Moravica (Battle of the Golden Axe)

by **NSCF** » Tue Oct 11, 2022 9:25 pm

Matchday 13 (14) - Out-of-Conference Matchday 3!

University of Constantinople (NGS) 10–39 Sadeg State University (DRK)

Northern Moravica University (BNJ) 55–30 Hankow State University (UNV)

Richardson University (RAN) 10–3 University of Loyola-Istria (BNJ)

Panem University (STR) 28–37 Crimson Royal University (SHM)

Trent State University (TJU) 19–9 Swisston City University (KHD)

Cavsar University (DRK) 28–33 Green City University (TJU)

Cold Hill University (RAN) 21–6 Elephant Valley University (SNL)

Université du Saguenay (QUE) 22–27 University of the Commonwealth of Baker Park (CBP)

Crown's College (SHM) 19–6 Woodstock University (SRZ)

Upper Westside University (STK) 29–14 Summit University (HAR)

Bowerstone University (ATH) 7–56 Université St. Croix (QUE)

University of Mancodas (PFA) 41–24 University of Alexandroupolis (NGS)

Felswyr State University (CMT) 44–25 Kohnhead City University (KHD)

Staramara Tech University (CMT) 22–7 Ratzupalfu University of Nature (SNL)

by **NSCF** » Tue Oct 11, 2022 9:57 pm

The regular season is over! Congrats to the five conference champs. Those schools have qualified automatically for the NSCF 26 Playoffs:

Big 8: Cold Hill University (RAN)
Celestia: University of Loyola-Istria (BNJ)
Horizon: Staramara Tech University (CMT)
Mineral: University of the Commonwealth of Baker Park (CBP)
Zephyr: University of Mancodas (PFA)

As for the other seven places, four will be allotted to the teams with the highest remaining OSPIs. As per the seeding spreadsheet, these are:

Mineral: Green City University (TJU)
Big 8: Richardson University (RAN)
Big 8: Hankow State University (UVI)
Horizon: Felswyr State University (CMT)

The remaining three Playoff spots will be voted on at-large by the NSCF Committee. I will telegram NSCF Committee members to ask for their nominations. The final 12-team Playoff field should be finalised by 11:59 p.m. EDT this Friday (Toronto-New York Time).

The match-ups for bowl games and NSCF Championship Game venue will also be announced then. That will give everyone 48 hours to RP before the postseason begins this Sunday. Good luck to all competing schools.

Once again, I'd like to thank everybody for your patience with me this cycle. Additional thank you's to those who have provided crucial feedback re: spreadsheets, this cycle.

For this cycle, the list of active members are: Baker Park, Banija, Drawkland, Chromatika, Kohnhead, New Gesem, Quebec and Shingoryeo, Ranoria, Schima Bas, South Newlandia, TJUN-ia, United Adaikes.

by **Banija** » Wed Oct 12, 2022 3:19 pm

Northern Moravica earns blowout victory over rivals Hankow State, 55-30, as they take final chance to impress the playoff committee while retaining the Golden Axe

NMU WR Tyler Geese celebrates a touchdown reception against Hankow State

HERZEGOVINA CITY, MORAVICA- With Wake up Banija! on campus for the festivities, and the return of a rivalry that hasn't been played in 9 seasons, this was always going to be a big game. "Look- it's NMU v. Hankow State." Head Coach Lance Kabuye told reporters. "This was always going to be a tough, physical matchup. They, as Vietussia Academy, were our first international rival in this competition- which is why the Administration put a premium on making sure that this game was put on our schedule. Gives our fans a chance at a fantastic contest, as well as a chance to fully appreciate our full NSCF history. We played them way back in NSCF 13 for the first time- and now, we play them for the sixth."

What a game, what a contest that this had the potential to be. NMU fans, per usual, showed out in huge numbers. Big reason to, of course. With their upset W over Cold Hill, Northern Moravica had a legitimate chance to climb up the rankings, and put themselves in a much more favorable spot for the playoff committee, who would vote after this game. Obviously, you also have a trophy being contested that hasn't been played for in forever. And, of course, Hankow State's talent. They came into this game as the #2 team in all of college football, looking for a fantastic chance to really cement themselves as powers this year. 10 win teams don't exactly come to town often, eh?

And of course, the spectacle that was Senior Day. It would be the last home game of the year, and all the seniors got honored. Dudes like Jebel Marenah, Thomas Drach, and Ole Bakker, getting their curtain call at Mugisha II Memorial. We won the coin toss and asked for the football, and as their kicker booted the ball through the end zone for a touchback, our offense decided to go right to work. Heavy doses of Jebel Marenah- the Cougars are always trying to establish the run, and this drive was no exception. It was sparked, of course, by a 30 yard gain on 2nd and 3 by the senior halfback, which were able to get them on the other side of the field. But while Marenah had 4 carries for 44 yards on the drive, and Amira Kong had 1 for 4, it would be Felix Ström's first pass of the drive that would go into the highlight reel. A play-action to Amira Kong got the defense to bite, giving Geese one on one coverage down the sideline. A perfectly lofted ball by the Vanorian QB, and Tyler Geese, the true freshman WR, dove underneath in the end zone for a touchdown.

An incredible catch on a fantastic throw- 7-0 early, to the Cougars. Out came the Honey Badgers offense, whose offense had been revitalized by Willie Gordon. Coming off a combined 93 points in their last two wins, quality home wins over Upper Westside and the University of Mancodas. They were able to get a couple of first downs, to get going. Converting a 3rd and 2 with a 7 yard scramble from Gordon, as well as a 15 yard gain on a 2nd and 1 following that. Marching quickly into Cougars territory. But, the Cougars were ready. Gordon was looking for Leon Wyatt on a comeback route, but a strong jam at the line of scrimmage by Bakker threw off the timing, as Wyatt was slow getting off the line of scrimmage. With pressure coming, Gordon threw the ball, but Bakker was ready. He jumped in front of the throw and intercepted it.

He ran it all the way back until he was dragged down, at the Honey Badgers 24 yard line, chased down by the Honey Badgers slot WR, Julian Wilkinson. But what a start to the game for the Cougars! A couple of big plays on the first drive, and then a turnover to give the offense a short field. And the Cougars would take full advantage of the field position. Although two run attempts by Marenah only got a yard combined, on 3rd and 9, Felix Ström found Jannik Nadine just past the sticks, for 11 yards and a first down at the Honey Badgers 12 yard line. A 6 yard pass to TE Kimi Lundin was followed by a halfback toss, as the Cougars got the edge and Jebel Marenah basically walked into the end zone, untouched. Just like that, just over 6 minutes left in the quarter, and the Cougars led, 14-0.

After forcing a three and out, another decently long drive would end in 3, instead of 7, as NMU's kicker and captain, Dwayne Markseon, drilled from 49 yards at the end of the quarter. The score was stunning- in a game that was supposed to be a fantastically close contest, it was NMU who came out, laser-focused and ready. Armed with the big play, and ruthless about punishing early Hankow State mistakes, they were up 17-0 after 15 minutes. But Hankow State wouldn't simply roll over. After that field goal, Hankow State, with some nice chunk plays, were able to drive the length of the field. Willie Gordon threw a touchdown, on a fade route, to Leon Wyatt, for a 3 yard score to get the team back in it. 17-7, potentially some momentum for the Honey Badgers?

The answer, at this point- would be no. Armed with the big play, remember? The entire NMU community considers Felix Ström to be vastly underrated, but he deals with authority, spreading the ball out and find his receivers down the field. The first big play, was in response to Hankow State's touchdown. They were able to get a first down after a couple of running plays. But then, the Cougars got tricky. Kabuye got creative, as he handed the ball off to Jebel Marenah- who then flipped it back to Felix Ström. Since NMU had established the run early on, nearly everybody bit on the Honey Badgers, and Jannik Nadine was all alone, way down the field. It was one of the easier pitches and catches you'll see- 67 yards down the field for a touchdown, Felix Ström's second TD pass of the game. 24-7 to the Cougars.

The Cougars would force another three and out, and then get back to the big play. 43 yards later, the Cougars had scored. A few nice running plays were able to churn some yards, as Amira Kong and Jebel Marenah had their way with the Honey Badgers defense. And then, as they brought the safety up to stop the run, the Cougars went over the top- as Thomas Drach had a 43 yard touchdown reception, in his last ever home game. "Our offense was humming at a rhthym that we love to see." Said Coach Kabuye in the post-game. "When we can run the ball like we did, we can put defenses in an impossible position- commit extra guys to the box to stop the run, and deal with our QB and these WRs, or just punish them on the ground. We can't always do it quite like this, of course- but when we can, our offense can be a beauty to behold."

Willie Gordon would throw another touchdown, this time on a screen pass, to Mark Dyer. But the Cougars would finish a perfect 6/6 on their drives in the first half, as Dwayne Markseon hit a short, 36 yard field goal, as the Cougars took a shocking, 20 point lead into the half. 34-14. 6 first half drives- 4 touchdowns, 2 field goals. Huge plays for their touchdowns, as their passing touchdowns were each over 25+ yards. They were moving the ball almost at will. In the third quarter, the Honey Badgers got the ball to start the quarter, but it would be Northern Moravica who would call game. They would convert a 3rd and shot with a Mark Dyer run on the first possesion. But on the ensuing 1st down, they dropped back, and Josiah Michaels was there to meet him- and from the blind side, the Chromatik EDGE rusher sacked Gordon and stripped him of the football.

A fumble! DT Karl Sande was first to the football, diving on top of it at the 28. And the Cougars would stick on the ground, as 4 minutes later, it would be Jebel Marenah running into the end zone for his second score of the game, from just 2 yards out. That made the score 41-14, and honestly, that basically meant the game was over. 27 point second half lead at home? There's simply not much that Hankow State was going to be able to do about that. The scoring was not done, of course- far from it. But the game was no longer in doubt. Hankow State punted on their next drive, and then NMU had their first punt of the game on their next drive- after scoring 5 TDs and 2 field goals on their first seven drives. Hankow State had a big punt return to inside the NMU 30, however, and would need just two plays to score, with another screen pass to Mark Dyer going 24 yards for a touchdown. They completed a 2PAT, that made it 41-22.

And it was more about pounding the rock for the Cougars. Some big plays, including some big passing plays off the play-action, ensured that the Cougars could score after that, as Marenah scored after a 41 yard touchdown run- finishing off his senior day with 3 touchdown runs, and a stunning 170 running yards. And the next drive was also excellent, with Amira Kong getting a score for herself. One of those extremely rare days- almost 250/250 for this team- 258 passing, 233 running. That meant NMU's final point total was 55. Hamkow State would score late in the fourth quarter, and hit another 2PAT, as the final score was 55-30.

"This game... Just showed you exactly what this team is capable of, when we are operating at our absolute best." Coach Kabuye told reporters after the game. "All the pressure was on us. Edge of a playoff berth, re-introduction of a historic rivalry, Senior Day... And we just went out and played our absolute best game of the season. We got better as the season went along, and this is solid proof of that. We've just beaten two top 4 teams in CFB in the past 3 weeks... Shows you exactly what kind of team we are. Now, it's time to rest up, and get ready for the postseason- whatever that holds for us." The Cougars, of course, celebrated heavily with the Golden Axe. Will this be enough to put them into the playoffs?

by **Schima Bas** » Thu Oct 13, 2022 10:52 am

Game Reports

Game Events

Crown’s College v.s. Woodstock University

(2:12 - 1st) Koby Holmme 34 yd FG GOOD,
(CRC 3-0)

(13:28 - 2nd) Woodstock University 43 yd FG GOOD,
(CRC 3-3)

(3:15 - 2nd) Horatio Borus pass complete to Alphonse Appell for 12 yds for a TD, K. Holmme PAT is good.
(CRC 10-3)

HALFTIME

(14:23 - 3rd) Daneil Caruso sacks Woodstock University QB in their own end zone, safety.
(CRC 12-3)

(5:47 - 3rd) Woodstock University 51 yd FG GOOD,
(CRC 12-6)

(7:13 - 4th) Harry Thresher run for 6 yds for a TD, K. Holmme PAT is good.
(CRC 19-6)

Crimson Royal University v.s. Panem University

(8:23 - 1st) Panem University RB runs for 11 yds for a TD, PAT is good.
(PNM 7-0)

(6:34 - 1st) Tata Marega pass complete to Abdul Majeed Razavi for 32 yds for a TD, C. Green PAT is good.
(PNM 7-7)

(0:31 - 1st) Chris Green 42 yd FG GOOD,
(CRU 10-7)

(8:59 - 2nd) Panem University QB scrambles for 6 yds for a TD, PAT is good.
(PNM 14-10)

HALFTIME

(11:56 - 3rd) Tata Marega pass complete to Santo Advaje for 14 yds for a TD. C. Green PAT is good.
(CRU 17-14)

(6:43 - 3rd) Tata Marega pass complete to Mehrang Sial for 26 yds for a TD. C. Green PAT is good.
(CRU 24-14)

(1:52 - 3rd) Chris Green 38 yd FG GOOD,
(CRU 27-14)

(14:12 - 4th) Panem University RB runs for 4 yds for a TD, PAT is good.
(CRU 27-21)

(12:20 - 4th) Chris Green 34 yd FG GOOD,
(CRU 30-21)

(6:21 - 4th) Panem University QB pass complete for 16 yds for a TD, PAT is good.
(CRU 30-28)

(3:20 - 4th) Panem University 50 yd FG MISSED,
(CRU 30-28)

(2:43 - 4th) Tata Marega pass complete to Abdul Majeed Razavi for 43 yds for a TD, C. Green PAT is good.
(CRU 37-28)

Basian Rivals in Heated Recruiting Battle Over Ranoria’s Bain

Berlin High School’s star linebacker, Bradley Bain has received quite the amount of attention from both Basian NSCF programs in recent weeks. The Royal Bears aspire to have Bain fill the spots vacated by Seniors Justin Kennedy and Daneil Caruso, while the Mink look to fill similar holes when Oliver Hansen and Archie Samuel graduate after this season. Both teams are likely looking at bowl games this season instead of a deeper post-season, and coaches William Roger Rutgers and Haani al-Dib hope to make the case to Bain that he can help them progress into the Playoff next season.

In emails leaked to the public, a deeper battle over the prospect evolved in escalating rhetoric towards the Ranorian recruit.

“Listen, I know the Mink are probably halfway down your throat with emails and calls. It’s because they’re desperate. You don’t want to go to Alquierdi, and that’s just something I’ll tell you in genuine honesty. It’s a crime-ridden hellhole,” wrote the Royal Bears’ coach. “Sure, Red Mesa Grounds is shiny, but walk off campus a quarter-mile and you’ll be harassed by people with knives and guns. Bad people. Here, we’ll have a grade-A security team working around the clock just for you. Someone tries to rob you, BLAM, shot right in the head. Someone tries to kidnap you in a intricate political scheme, WHAM! His brain’s all over the pavement.”

Al-Dib’s emails were similar in tone.

“I’ll let you in on a secret, I used to work for the team that’s probably all over you right now. The Bears are alright as a program, but the University’s really just a big scam, you know. There’s a reason no-one wants to stay in Viercourt, “Al-Dib wrote. “If you like burned-out retail stores, then there might be something for you there, but I know how you are, Bain. You want a program with a future, and frankly, you won’t find that with Crown’s.”

Throughout the leaks, the coaches seemed to focus more on convincing the recruit not to attend their rival school than by advertising their programs. Though Rutgers mentioned the generous NIL deals Crown’s could secure for the prospect, it quickly turned into a dig against Crimson Royal.

“We’ve got some really great companies and organizations that are looking for the best players in the multiverse, and you’ll have no absence of opportunities here in Viercourt. Now, in Alquierdi, the situation’s a little more unsteady,” Rutgers said. “I have some insiders in that city, and they’ve told me it’s nothing close to what we’ve developed here. It’s understandable when you see what their administration is doing. Frankly, I don't think they care about their players at all.”

It is yet to be seen how the strategy will work out for both programs. Bain has been offered a recruiting visit before the post-season from both schools, although the prospect has not yet made any public statements about either school.

by **NSCF** » Fri Oct 14, 2022 9:08 pm

The results for NSCF Committee voting is here. It was very close, but the votes for the final two playoff spots are as follows:

NSCF 27 PLAYOFFS - First Round

_#9Upper Westside University (STK) @ _#8Northern Moravica University (BNJ)
Winner plays #1 Cold Hill University (RAN)

_#12University of Mancodas (PFA) @ _#5Hankow State University (UVI)
Winner plays #4 Richardson University (RAN)

_#10University of Loyola-Istria (BNJ)@ _#7Staramara Tech University (CMT)
Winner plays #2 University of the Commonwealth of Baker Park (CBP)

_#11Sadeg State University (DRK)@ _#6Felswyr State University (CMT)
Winner plays #3 Green City University (TJU)

As for the Bowls, the information will be posted on the subsequent post.

by **NSCF** » Fri Oct 14, 2022 10:07 pm

Bowl Games

For this NSCF, I have received five bowl games. Among those, there are four approved bowl games this season, which covered all bowl-eligible team, as well as two schools (Cavsar, Ratzupalfu) that fell right short of the mark.

As a reminder, the bowl games will be scorinated at the same time as the first round NSCF Playoff games above (Sunday), though they may ICly have taken place before. It will be scorinated with the first round of playoffs.

The Cannabiscorp Pioneer Bowl
Imperial University of Pomena (JUE) vs. Crimson Royal University (SHM)
Best newcomer teams not in Playoffs
Stade St. Croix, Joongyeong, Quebec and Shingoryeo

The Drawk Bowl
Kohnhead City University (KHD) vs. University of Constantinople (NGS)
Top non-playoff team from Big Eight Conference vs. Top non-playoff team from Mineral Conference.
Corps University Hub, Drawk City, Drawkland

The Karmin-Falce Auto Bowl
Cavsar University (DRK) vs. Crown's College (SHM)
Best remaining offense vs. Best remaining point differential not in playoffs from any conference.
Karmin-Falce Superdome, Ranoria City, Ranoria

The Leevas Sunshine Bowl
Trent State University (TJU) vs. Ratzupalfu University of Nature (SNL)
Highest scoring non-playoff team vs. AT-LARGE
Heartland Trucking Field in Ameriso, Schima Bas.

The Jaguar Bowl
University of Alexandroupolis (NGS) vs. Université St. Croix (QUE)
Top non-playoff team from Mineral Conference vs. AT-LARGE
Field of Dreams in The Gardens, New Washington, TJUN-ia

Note: St. Croix was the only remaining team from Zephyr Conference outside of the two, and thus was marked as an at-large side.

by **Schima Bas** » Fri Oct 14, 2022 10:25 pm

Crimson Royal Fire Al-Dib after 8-6 NSCF Debut, Hire Richardson’s Defensive Mastermind: Kai Hillis

Our program is moving forward from the leadership of Haani al-Dib. The Mink program will be forever grateful for the work al-Dib has done to establish our brand in the NSCF. However, this season, some warning signs have alerted us that our program could not continue under his stewardship.

As a former offensive coordinator of Crown’s College, al-Dib has not fostered the rivalry spirit within the program, which has resulted in a lackadaisical approach to the contests versus our enemy. In leaked messages that were released to the public earlier this season, al-Dib spoke in concerningly glowing terms for his former program, calling them “alright as a program.” The administration remains firm in the belief that the head coach of the Mink is to have an uncompromising attitude towards the team from Viercourt.

Our program’s leadership has decided that it is better to move on from a coach with close ties to our rival.

Hiring any member of our staff from Viercourt was a lapse in our judgment, and a mistake that will not be repeated again. There will be a full investigation into al-Dib’s time with the program, and any member of our team found to espouse moderating opinions regarding the team from Viercourt will be dealt with appropriately.

Kai Hillis will be appointed as Crimson Royal University’s head football coach following the post-season, and Amanda Brine is appointed as interim head coach for the upcoming Cannabiscorp Pioneer Bowl. Graduate assistant Mallah King will serve as the team’s Offensive Coordinator for the game.

by **Saint Kanye** » Fri Oct 14, 2022 11:24 pm

VYLET CYBER BOWL CANCELLED DUE TO HURRICANE JAIDEN

by Ray Wright

SANTA ZENDAYA - Hurricane Jaiden tore through the southern St. Kanye city of Santa Zendaya last Thursday, causing millions of Coinyes in property damage. Many households and establishments were affected, with the Santa Zendaya Stadium serving as a place for families to be evacuated in. This also meant that the Vylet Cyber Bowl, which was looking to be St. Kanye's first chance to host an NSCF trophy game, would have to be postponed, even before any competitors could be announced.

A representative for Vylet, the Yeezie tech giant that also serves as the title sponsor for the Cyber Bowl, told the Kibitzer that the company was saddened not only because of the cancellation of the event, but also because of aftermath of what has been the most devastating hurricane to hit Santa Zendaya in 34 years. The rep, who refused to be named, said that they were willing to submit another bowl bid for the next NSCF season, but for now they will be focusing on providing assistance to the hurricane victims in the form of communication infrastructures as well as a 10 million Coinye (NS$20 million) donation. Gale Force Racing, who represent St. Kanye in the NSSCRA and have a driver (Jeremiah Brooke) sponsored by Vylet, contributed 7 million Coinyes (NS$14 million), while the Upper Westside University, the Glorious Free Republic's only NSCF participant school, also donated 4 million Coinyes (NS$8 million).

The UWU Red Pandas will also display a message of support on the backs of their helmets for their playoff match, first ever in school history, against Northern Moravica University. "'RISE UP SZ' has long been a rallying cry by Zendayans, indicating that they will rise up against any trouble or tragedy such as this one," explained UWU defensive coordinator Ronnie Simpson, who was born and raised there. "Not only do we believe and agree that they can, they also have the support of this entire team and this entire school."

by **TJUN-ia** » Sat Oct 15, 2022 9:39 am

The time has finally arrived for this season of NSCF football to end. We all knew that this day was coming but once it finally arrived, things certainly did feel surreal. Both of TJUN-ia's schools had something to fight for on this final day...let's see how they both did.

For the Trent State Feathercaps, this day would have a double meaning. Not only would they play the Swisston City Army Knives of Kohnhead for the right to head to a bowl game, but this just so happened to be Senior Night at Sherwood Feild so that was always going to add something to the atmosphere here. Candice Fay, Peter Borosić, Ivan Borosić, Xu Ting Wei, Maxime Rolland and Jason Tyrell would all be leaving at the end of this campaign and as such, they would all be given their moments to shine in this football game. To be fair to Callum Newman's Army Knives they certainly put up a fight, with Troy Ashton finding Sya Kallow for the score while Larry Browne managed to miss the PAT but score a nice FG, but tonight certainly wasn't going to be their night at all. Jason Steels managed to find both Borosić Brothers for the 2 TDs scored while Eleonora "Firefeet" Scafakou managed a good night with 1/2 on PATs and 2/2 on FGs. This 19-9 win would be enough for TSU to make a bowl game...and that is all Johnny Bridgeford needed to hear. It hasn't been an easy year for the Caps...but with a Bowl game on the horizon and the Earth Trophy back in Notts, things were certainly looking better on the horizon.

Meanwhile, the Green City Royal Eagles were in full Playoff Seeding Mode and that would certainly be felt here today in Drawkland. GCU had made the trip to Roy Memorial Stadium to face Scott Linhart's Cavsar Gladiators and while playing in Drawkland is certainly a tough burden to place upon any team, Paul Abdullahi knew that getting a win here would do so much for their OPSI and they had to take that chance. Robin Sterling was the opposing QB for this contest and he certainly tried to give the locals one final hurrah before Bowl Season thanks to a 3 TD game, with Crawford Reid (twice) and Stas McKinney grabbing the bombs, Miles Taggart managing to go 2/3 on the 2PCs and Percy Westcott adding 2 FGs into the mix. But Moses Igbinoghene wanted to try and bring some momentum into the playoffs and managed to pull off a great game that began with the GCU defence forcing Cavsar to concede a safety. From there, Moses managed 4 TDs through Lucky Sithole-Sita (twice), Gilbert Nyamutsamba and Stella Oshoala while Glory Oparanozie managed to tack on 4/4 PATs and a FG to take this game home with us. 33-28, a job well done and with that the Playoffs were certainly looking sweeter...but where would they start?

Well, the Playoff seeding and Bowl allocation would be determined soon enough...and it certainly painted an interesting picture. TSU will head to Schima Bas to play in the Leevas Sunshine Bowl against the OPSI Merchant Ratzupalfu University of Nature Egrets of South Newlandia, which should be a fun one no matter the final score. Meanwhile, GCU somehow ended up as the #3 seed and will host a Quarterfinal against whoever wins a Starlight Division rematch between Sadeg State and Felswyr State, which will certainly be a huge test no matter who ends up winning in the Roost. The postseason is finally upon us. Let the odds be in everyone's favour...

TSU SCHEDULE (MINERAL Conference, ~~Mineral~~Heartland 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: @Alexandroupolis (NGS) L 14-33 (2-3)
Week 6: @Waterloo (CDO) W 23-20 (3-3)
Week 7: vs Constantinople (NGS) - Homecoming L 6-13 (3-4)
---------------------Mineral Division Rematches---------------------
Week 8: vs UCBP (CBP) L 9-10 (3-5)
Week 9: vs Gairuwa (ARJ) W 39-32 (4-5)
Week 10: @Green City (TJU) - Earth Trophy VI W 37-29 (5-5/3rd in Heartland/5th in Mineral)
Week 11: Conference Championship Week
---------------------Non-Conference---------------------
Week 12: @Felswyr State (CMT/8-2/2nd in Horizon and Starlight) L 30-41 (5-6)
Week 13: vs Elephant Valley (SNL/5-6/3rd in Savannah/4th in Celestia) W 39-3 (6-6)
Week 14: vs Swisston City (KND/4-8/4th in Everless/5th in Big Eight) - Senior Day W 19-9 (7-6/1 Playoff Vote)
---------------------Post Season---------------------
Leevas Sunshine Bowl: vs Ratzupalfu University of Nature (SNL/5-8/4th in Savannah/6th in Celestia)

SCHEDULE (MINERAL Conference, ~~Mineral~~Heartland 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 (NGS) L 30-30 [30-37OT] (3-2)
Week 6: @Bowerstone (ATH) W 30-25 (4-2)
Week 7: vs Alexandroupolis (NGS) - Homecoming W 27-13 (5-2)
---------------------Mineral Division Rematches---------------------
Week 8: @Gairuwa (ARJ) W 22-14 (6-2)
Week 9: @UCBP (CBP) L 16-17 (6-3)
Week 10: vs Trent State (TJU) - Earth Trophy VI L 29-37 (6-4/2nd in Heartland/4th In Mineral)
Week 11: Conference Championship Week
---------------------Non-Conference---------------------
Week 12: @Mancodas (PFA/7-4/Zephyr and Legends Champions) W 25-13 (7-4)
Week 13: vs Panem (STR/3-8/3rd in Evermore/7th in Big Eight) - Senior Day W 16-13 (8-4)
Week 14: @Cavsar (DRK/6-6/4th in Starlight/5th in Horizon) W 33-28 (9-4/#3 Seeds)
---------------------Post Season---------------------
Playoff R1: BYE
Playoff QF: vs Sadeg State (DRK/#11/8-5/3rd in Starlight and Horizon) OR Felswyr State (CMT/#6/10-3/2nd in Starlight and Horizon)

NSCF 27 - Everything Thread

NSFB-CF: A Non-Conference Split

NSFB-CF: Can Both Get To Where They Want To Go?

NSFB: Fate Calls For Both Schools

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