Regular Season Wrap Up
Nichols ends up the best QB of the season, setting a league record with his 107.5 QB rating, as well as his 71.7% completion rating.
Other records are set, most notably Mario Skiffington's 118 catches for 1,852 yards, both records. Willie Reid's 91.5% pass defense rating, only allowing 18 catches this season with 7 interceptions and 13 defensed passes, was also a record. Last year's Defensive Player of the Year ups the ante by setting a new record of 22.5 sacks in a season. Earl Bratton, while not the receiving force he was last year sets records in return yardage and all-purpose yards. On a team level, the Louisville Chargers set a record by only allowing 82.1 yards rushing per game this season. Our team ties the league record by scoring 26.6 points per game, sharing that honor with last year's Racers.
Lee Lu ended up capturing the rushing title in only 13 games, just barely edging out Martin Guzowski. Rookie Ray Gist led the league with 11 rushing touchdowns. Lu is a leading MVP candidate but his three games missed may hurt him.
Skiffington obviously is another MVP candidate, shattering receiving records, though Cleveland's 7-9 record and lack of a playoff berth will count against him.
Defensive players have been the MVPs so far in this league. Looking there we see Brant West with 22.5 sacks and 31 hurries for a league leading pass rush percentage. He is on one of the league's best teams, the Detroit Wheels. But his lack of fan popularity may limit him.
Dan McMullen, DT for the Chicago Gale could be another candidate, racking up 15.5 sacks to go along with 72 tackles. Willie Reid's work at safety is also worth a look.
A lot of our success came through being able to balance our offensive attack, leading the league in yard per rushing attempt as well as passing attempt. And our defense, while giving up yardage didn't give up points. Here's a look at our team summary and the league standings.
