“If ever there was a game of two halves - this was it. 13 Norse and a Wizard lined up against 12 Humans and a Wizard in the first Frenzy Bowl, and first half, the kick went to the Outlaws. They left their ball carrier a little exposed, and a 2 GFI blitz got the ball to ground. I thought as it was his drive, and the ball was on halfway, that I'd tempt his Wiz out early, and caged the ball up. Sure enough, fireball, and a KO and a BH, which I apo'd as it was a final (Whitesun had to use his apo on a turn 1 block 1 RIP - not ideal!). Whitesun recovered, and in turn 7, sent his catcher into Wizard range. I took the tough decision and a lightning bolt struck, I'd rather hoped to MB hit more Norse with a fireball later, but 0-0 at the half with my drive to come was too tempting. Ball down, and my lino couldn't pick up and punt, then Whitesun failed a 3+ quick pass 3+ to lead.

Second half, and after the good, strategic first half, 10 V 10 were all that remained, and I was feeling good about the chance to grind to the win. At least I thought the game would continue to be nip and tuck, and my av8 would outlast their av7. No such luck as Nuffle got involved. Blitz! kickoff, and the Norse poured forth. I actually thought they over committed to the base of the pitch. One block to free my Ogre and guard lino later (I thought) and a switch may prove effective. 2db, skull/skullPOW. Then another, skull/skull, re-rolled to skull/skullPOW (no block), and it was all over at that point. Whitesun got in behind me, and a couple of KO's later (an RIP and BH followed), and that was that. 1 decent turn's luck and a numbers advantage is all a good coach needs to win, and Whitesun efficiently stalled the game out, leaving me no chance. It still needed winning, and he did so excellently.

We have a worthy NFL champion, grats to Whitesun. I have a Nuffle Voodoo Doll to take care of...”