MIJB#19
04-08-2005, 11:14 AM
And here's the newest Merchantmen Player of the Year Poll!
I'll give a short description of the nine selected candidates as the tenth slot is reserved for a write in candidate. To read the whole Merchantmen story, got to IHOF: Maassluis Merchantmen dynasty (http://dynamic2.gamespy.com/~fof/forums/showthread.php?t=21067?page=17).
QB Louie Flannery - #14 - age 25
It was only his second season, but the 'franchise quarterback' broke through in the 2008 season with a 14-4 record. Flannery set new franchise records in passing yards (3,768) and touchdowns (25). Flannery didn't miss a single down on offense for the entire season and also became the fulltime holder on kicking plays. After struggling with interceptions, Flannery got over it in the second half of the season and, according to team scouts, has already matured into a playoff calibre quarterback in his second year in the IHOF.
RB Randy Harris - #28 - age 27
With another typical season in the shadows, Randy Harris set new franchise records in rushing yards (1,306) and rushing touchdowns (8). Add that he was the team leader in receiving touchdowns (5) and you see the IHOF's #5 player in total touchdowns scored the past season. Silently Harris has been contributing to the offense with crucial catches and chains moving runs. But playing on a pass oriented team, Harris can slip under the radar and post top 10 stats without being noticed.
RB Rodger Mowery - #39 - age 35
Rodger Mowery already had a nice resume, but in 2008 with a new team he added another fine chapter to his own book. The former RayCo Raiders 1,000-yard back was willing to play a backup role to accomplish his first playoff appearence in the IHOF. But were his rushing was limited to just 363 yards, Mowery turned out to be the IHOF's best punt returner of the season with 13.5 yards per attempt and 1 touchdown.
DE Aaron Sherrill - #94 - age 23
Being a rookie, Aaron Sherrill was unlikely to be a starter or even the #3 defensive end with the competition on the team. But the Merchantmen management had faith in Sherrill and the kid paid back with 6.5 sacks and 20 more broken up passing plays in 15 starts. Sherrill was the IHOF's solo rookie leader in sacks and even broke into the top 30 of the entire league. Not bad for a player taken in the sixth round of the amateur draft!
DT Charles Gomez - #78 - age 28
Despite seeing his tackles total split from 99 to 49, Gomez turned out to be the one player that has to be fit. Gomez missed four games due to injury and two of them were lost. Despite missing four games, Gomez 8.0 sacks and IHOF's second best in quarterback hurries (33) and gained All IHOF Second Team honors.
LB Carl Meier - #52 - age 28
Not a fulltime starter, but Meier was the story of the off-season as he had a huge personal workout and turned into camp as a reborn player. In the end, Meier was a key member on the defense as practically every linebacker got injured duringthe season. Eventually Meier started in 11 games and made 60 tackles, 1 interception and 7 defended passes. Compare it to his 5 tackles in 2006 and you see how important he is now.
MLB Cody Cluff - #50 - age 26
Slowed down by injuries, Cody Cluff came short to break through the century mark in tackles (97 tackles). That said, more than ever before the defense relied on Cluff as a playmaker. Cluff set career highs in interceptions (2) and defended passes (6). But what jumped out this season was that Cluff developed into being the top rated linebacker in the IHOF in run stopping ability.
CB Tai Wayne - #47 - age 24
Tai Wayne returned after missing the 2006 season with a huge season. Wayne was a key member on the pass defense with 16 defended passes and only 34 catches allowed in 14 games. Wayne even ended his streak of interception-less games with 2 picks against the Minnesota Miners. After a slow start, it looks like Wayne has grown into being the much needed shutdown corner in only his third season.
SS Lincoln Gilmore - #41 - age 27
Once called the comeback kid, today the last man standing on the Merchantmen defense. If an opposing player looks like breaking through for a big play, Gilmore will haunt him down and limit the loss of territory. With 1 interception and 8 defended passes, Gilmore's pass defense stats look not so good, but he makes up with his 67 tackles and 28 assists. The Merchantmen were the number one defense in least points allowed for a reason: Gilmore will not allow a touchdown.
write in candidate
If the above candidates are not your Player of the Year, choose "write-in candidate" and state who your player of the year was.
I'll give a short description of the nine selected candidates as the tenth slot is reserved for a write in candidate. To read the whole Merchantmen story, got to IHOF: Maassluis Merchantmen dynasty (http://dynamic2.gamespy.com/~fof/forums/showthread.php?t=21067?page=17).
QB Louie Flannery - #14 - age 25
It was only his second season, but the 'franchise quarterback' broke through in the 2008 season with a 14-4 record. Flannery set new franchise records in passing yards (3,768) and touchdowns (25). Flannery didn't miss a single down on offense for the entire season and also became the fulltime holder on kicking plays. After struggling with interceptions, Flannery got over it in the second half of the season and, according to team scouts, has already matured into a playoff calibre quarterback in his second year in the IHOF.
RB Randy Harris - #28 - age 27
With another typical season in the shadows, Randy Harris set new franchise records in rushing yards (1,306) and rushing touchdowns (8). Add that he was the team leader in receiving touchdowns (5) and you see the IHOF's #5 player in total touchdowns scored the past season. Silently Harris has been contributing to the offense with crucial catches and chains moving runs. But playing on a pass oriented team, Harris can slip under the radar and post top 10 stats without being noticed.
RB Rodger Mowery - #39 - age 35
Rodger Mowery already had a nice resume, but in 2008 with a new team he added another fine chapter to his own book. The former RayCo Raiders 1,000-yard back was willing to play a backup role to accomplish his first playoff appearence in the IHOF. But were his rushing was limited to just 363 yards, Mowery turned out to be the IHOF's best punt returner of the season with 13.5 yards per attempt and 1 touchdown.
DE Aaron Sherrill - #94 - age 23
Being a rookie, Aaron Sherrill was unlikely to be a starter or even the #3 defensive end with the competition on the team. But the Merchantmen management had faith in Sherrill and the kid paid back with 6.5 sacks and 20 more broken up passing plays in 15 starts. Sherrill was the IHOF's solo rookie leader in sacks and even broke into the top 30 of the entire league. Not bad for a player taken in the sixth round of the amateur draft!
DT Charles Gomez - #78 - age 28
Despite seeing his tackles total split from 99 to 49, Gomez turned out to be the one player that has to be fit. Gomez missed four games due to injury and two of them were lost. Despite missing four games, Gomez 8.0 sacks and IHOF's second best in quarterback hurries (33) and gained All IHOF Second Team honors.
LB Carl Meier - #52 - age 28
Not a fulltime starter, but Meier was the story of the off-season as he had a huge personal workout and turned into camp as a reborn player. In the end, Meier was a key member on the defense as practically every linebacker got injured duringthe season. Eventually Meier started in 11 games and made 60 tackles, 1 interception and 7 defended passes. Compare it to his 5 tackles in 2006 and you see how important he is now.
MLB Cody Cluff - #50 - age 26
Slowed down by injuries, Cody Cluff came short to break through the century mark in tackles (97 tackles). That said, more than ever before the defense relied on Cluff as a playmaker. Cluff set career highs in interceptions (2) and defended passes (6). But what jumped out this season was that Cluff developed into being the top rated linebacker in the IHOF in run stopping ability.
CB Tai Wayne - #47 - age 24
Tai Wayne returned after missing the 2006 season with a huge season. Wayne was a key member on the pass defense with 16 defended passes and only 34 catches allowed in 14 games. Wayne even ended his streak of interception-less games with 2 picks against the Minnesota Miners. After a slow start, it looks like Wayne has grown into being the much needed shutdown corner in only his third season.
SS Lincoln Gilmore - #41 - age 27
Once called the comeback kid, today the last man standing on the Merchantmen defense. If an opposing player looks like breaking through for a big play, Gilmore will haunt him down and limit the loss of territory. With 1 interception and 8 defended passes, Gilmore's pass defense stats look not so good, but he makes up with his 67 tackles and 28 assists. The Merchantmen were the number one defense in least points allowed for a reason: Gilmore will not allow a touchdown.
write in candidate
If the above candidates are not your Player of the Year, choose "write-in candidate" and state who your player of the year was.