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+ | Cornerback Benjamin Duvernay was named the captain of the defense, ending Vincent-Vega's two year stretch as captain. His only interception for the regular season came in the 29-24 Week 5 win against the Austin Copperheads. He recorded 6 tackles, 2 sacks and a deflection along with the interception. He had 7 tackles in the Week 13 26-18 win against the Austin Copperheads. | ||
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+ | Arizona Outlaws played the San Jose Sabercats in the ASFC Wild Card. Vincent-Vega recorded 3 tackles, a sack, an interception and 3 deflections, contributing to a 6-26 win. | ||
+ | Arizona would ultimately lose in the ASFC championship game to the New Orleans Second Line, 6-27. Vincent-Vega recorded a deflection. | ||
+ | After the loss, Vincent-Vega announced that the 2064 Season was going to be his last. | ||
===Professional career statistics=== | ===Professional career statistics=== |
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No. 27 – Arizona Outlaws | |
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Position: | Safety |
Personal information | |
Born: | Seattle, Washington, U.S. | July 23, 2034 (aged 29)
Height: | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
Weight: | 195 lb (88 kg) |
Username: | Writtindirectino |
Career information | |
High school: | Bellevue |
College: | University of Washington |
ISFL Draft: | 2056 / Round: 3 / Pick: 35 |
DSFL Draft: | 2055 / Round: 5 / Pick: 35 |
Career history | |
Roster status: | Active |
Player stats at ISFL.net |
Brian "Pulp Fiction" Vincent-Vega (born July 23, 2034) is an American football safety who is currently playing for the Arizona Outlaws of the ISFL. He played 2 seasons for the London Royals. He played college football for University of Washington (UW).
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Early years
Brian Vincent-Vega was born in Seattle, WA on July 23, 2034. He has a younger brother, Quentin. Vincent-Vega and his family left the United States when he was 4 and settled down in Seoul, South Korea. Vincent-Vega was an avid soccer player growing up, participating in several youth tournaments. He also had a lot of interest in playing football but did not have an opportunity in South Korea. At the age of 15, his family relocated back to Washington State. He attended Bellevue High School, where he would play soccer as a winger until his sophomore year. He accumulated 13 goals and 15 assists over two years. While sitting out his junior year due to a knee injury, he was approached by the coach of the football team. Despite having concerns about starting a new sport in his senior year, he decided to switch to football. In his senior season, Vincent-Vega started as a backup but became full time starter as the season went on. He recorded 53 tackles, 5 passes defended and 3 interceptions as a defensive back. He contributed to Bellevue’s Washington State 3A Championship win over Yelm High. He would finish his high school career as a 3 star prospect.
College career
Vincent-Vega had interest from Texas A&M and San Diego State, but decided to commit to Washington after receiving an athletic scholarship. As a true freshman in 2053 Vincent-Vega saw limited playing opportunities due to his size, and instead spent most of his time bulking up. In the 2054 offseason, Vincent-Vega suffered a high-ankle sprain which kept him sidelined for 3 games into the 2054 season. In the 2054 season, Vincent-Vega rotated between cornerback and free safety, and accumulated 49 tackles and 5 interceptions. Vincent-Vega was named to the All-Pac12 Second Team. In his junior season, Vincent-Vega became a key member of the Washington secondary as the starting free safety, which allowed the least yards in the conference. He had 54 tackles and three interceptions, two of which were returned for a touchdown. Vincent-Vega earned All-Pac12 First Team honors and was named a finalist for the Jim Thorpe Award. After a decorated season, Vincent-Vega declared for the DSFL draft. Vincent-Vega majored in economics during his time at Washington.
College career statistics
Career statistics | Defense | ||||||||||
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Season | Team | Games | Tck | TFL | FF/FR | Sck | Int | PD | Sfty | TD | Blk P/XP/FG |
2053 | UW | 6 | 19 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0/0/0 |
2054 | UW | 10 | 49 | 0 | 2/0 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0/0/0 |
2055 | UW | 13 | 54 | 0 | 3/2 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0/0/0 |
Professional career
DSFL career
Ht | Wt | 40‑yd dash | 20‑ss | 3‑cone | Vert jump | Broad | BP | Wonderlic | ||||
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5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
195 lb (88 kg) |
4.4 s | 4.22 s | 6.77 s | 38.4 in (0.98 m) |
10 ft 4 in (3.15 m) |
15 reps | 40 | ||||
2056 ISFL scouting combine (S41) |
Brian Vincent-Vega recorded 3 interceptions and a defensive touchdown in the S40 Prospect Bowl. Brian Vincent-Vega was drafted in round 5 of the Season 40 DSFL Draft with the 35th pick by the London Royals.
London Royals
2055 Season(S40)
Brian Vincent-Vega made his regular season debut in the season opener against the Kansas City Coyotes. He was named the starting free safety and recorded a tackle. In the Week 3 35-24 loss against the Tijuana Luchadores, Brian Vincent-Vega recorded his first career interception off a pass by quarterback Lloyd Bannings, intended for wide receiver Oliver O' Conner. The interception was returned for 56 yards. In the Week 9 51-24 win against the Minnesota Grey Ducks, he recorded 5 tackles, 3 passes defended and an interception off a pass by Blaine Falco. Vincent-Vega had a career high 7 tackles in the 46-38 win against the Luchadores in Week 8. In Week 17 37-17 win against the Dallas Birddogs, Vincent-Vega recorded his third interception of the season. Brian Vincent-Vega was named to the Pro Bowl for his performance. After the season, it was announced he would remain in London for the 2056 season.
2056 Season(S41)
After the departure of Diego López Alonso, it was announced Vincent-Vega would be the main kick and punt returner for London. He returned a kick for a season high 64 yards against the Bondi Beach Buccaneers in Week 4. Mid season, Brian Vincent-Vega was relieved of punt return duties at his own request.
Brian Vincent-Vega was again named the starter at free safety despite several additions at the position. In Week 5 against the Norfolk Seawolves, Vincent-Vega recorded a pass deflection and an interception off a pass by Rocky Franklin III intended for Sticky Hands on his way, contributing to a 28-23 win. In the Week 6 37-13 win against the Portland Pythons, Vincent-Vega recorded a pass deflection and an interception on a pass from Donovan Winters III intended for Connor Brody. He made 7 tackles in the Week 8 24-21 loss against the Kansas City Coyotes. Vincent-Vega recorded 4 tackles and his first career sack in the against Kansas City in the Northern Conference Final, sacking Jake Jefferson in the first quarter.
After the season, Vincent-Vega expressed his gratitude for the London Royals, saying "London is an filled with passionate and amazing people from top to bottom. I'm very grateful for the impact they had on me and my career." Vincent-Vega employed a sports psychologist to assist his on field performance during the season.
ISFL Career
Arizona Outlaws
Brian Vincent-Vega was drafted to the Arizona Outlaws in the third round with the 35th pick in the S41 ISFL Draft.
2057 Season(S42)
Brian Vincent-Vega slotted into the strong safety position opposite free safety Notso Smart. Vincent-Vega recorded his career first regular season sack in the season opening 20-19 loss against the Honolulu Hahalua, blitzing quarterback Nova Montagne in the second quarter. In the Week 8 20-31 loss against the Baltimore Hawks, he made a season high 5 tackles along with a pass deflection. In the Week 9 24-48 loss against the New York Silverbacks, he recorded his first ISFL interception in the second quarter. The pass from Blaine Falco was intended for Anthony Simmons II. In the Week 11 27-34 win against the Sarasota Sailfish, he recorded 4 tackles, 1 pass deflection and an interception. The pass from Willier Miller was intended for Pete Zuh. In the Week 14 37-15 win against the Orange County Otters, he intercepted two passes from quarterback Adrian St. Christmas. One of the interceptions was returned for a 26 yard pick 6.
The Arizona Outlaws finished with a league best 13-3 record and earned a first round bye. The Arizona Outlaws defense allowed the fewest points in the league.
In the ASFC Championship game, Vincent-Vega recorded 5 tackles, a sack and a deflection. The Outlaws won 10-34.
In the Ultimus against the Berlin Fire Salamanders, Vincent-Vega made a tackle, a pass deflection and an interception. The interception came on a pass from Roque Santa Cruz intended for Armor Queen and Vincent-Vega returned it for a 53 yard pick-6, contributing to a 14-38 win. Vincent-Vega was named the Defensive Player of the Game. He later described the play as 'the greatest moment of his career'.
Brian Vincent-Vega signed an extension that would keep him in Arizona until the end of the 2060 Season.
2058 Season(S43)
Without any changes made in the secondary in the off-season, Brian Vincent-Vega took the starting strong safety spot. In the Week 8 20-10 Loss against the Cape Town Crash, Brian Vincent-Vega intercepted a pass from Creg Jerrith IV intended for American Boot and returned it for a 40 yard touchdown.In the Week 15 30-17 loss against the San Jose Sabercats, Vincent-Vega recorded 3 tackles, a strip sack, and an interception. Vincent-Vega recorded 2 tackles and a deflection in the ASFC Wild Card game against the Honolulu Hahalua. He recorded 5 tackles and a deflection in the ASFC Championship game loss against the New York Silverbacks.
The Arizona Outlaws defense overall took a dip compared to their previous season; however they still ranked in the top half of the league in most metrics, notably points and yards allowed. Brian Vincent-Vega described this season as a 'personal disappointment' and said he's 'working hard towards a bounce back season'in an end-of-season interview.
2059 Season(S44)
In Week 3 against the New Orleans Second Line, Brian Vincent-Vega intercepted a pass from Octavion Speedings intended for Thomas Passarelli and contributed to a 48-6 blowout win. He also set a career high for tackles made in a game with 9. In Week 5 against the Austin Copperheads, Vincent-Vega intercepted a pass from Queen Elizabeth II intended for Oliver Tolliver on the first play of the game and contributed to a 31-27 win. In the Week 10 34-27 victory against the New Orleans Second Line, he recorded a sack and an interception in the fourth quarter, again intercepting pass from Octavion Speedings intended for Eli Prince. Vincent-Vega set a new career high for tackles made in a season with 59.
Brian Vincent-Vega took a three week leave for undisclosed personal reasons towards the end of the season.
The Arizona Outlaws missed the playoffs, the first occurrence since the 2041 Season. The defense finished eleventh in yards allowed. In an off season interview, he expressed his frustration with the results of the season and said he will be 'working hard all off season to get the defense back on track'.
2060 Season(S45)
Their were some minor changes in the secondary as rookie Paul Dosza replaced retired Outlaw Mode Sicko at the cornerback position.
In Week 5 against the New York Silverbacks, Brian Vincent-Vega intercepted a pass from Blaine Falco intended for Frank Dux and returned it for a 26 yard touchdown. From Week 7 through Week 9, Vincent-Vega recorded three straight games with an interception. One of them was returned for a touchdown in the Week 7 loss against the San Jose Sabercats.
Vincent-Vega recorded 3 tackles, 1 sack, 1 deflection and 1 interception in the ASFC Wild Card game but the Arizona Outlaws ultimately fell 19-41 to the Austin Copperheads. The Arizona defense allowed 5 touchdowns and a total of 460 yards.
That was a masterpiece of dogshit. A complete embarrassment. We lost our focus and that's completely unacceptable. We need to do better, I need to be better.
Brian Vincent-Vega, Post-game interview on CBS
Overall, the Arizona Outlaws defense took a big jump from the previous season and finished first in yards and points allowed. Brian Vincent-Vega was named to the Pro Bowl and earned FIrst Team All-Pro honors, 'a welcome surprise' according to the player.
2061 Season(S46)
Brian Vincent-Vega signed a lifetime contract with the Arizona Outlaws in the off-season for a value of 4,000,000$/year. He garnered interest from the Orange County Otters and the Yellowknife Wraiths but ultimately decided to stay in Arizona. Vincent-Vega was named captain on defense for the 2061 season.
In the Week 4 46-20 win against the New York Silverbacks, Vincent-Vega intercepted a pass from Blaine Falco intended for Michael Touchback and returned it for a 14 yard pick-six. In the Week 5 29-14 win against the Berlin Fire Salamanders, he recorded two sacks on quarterback Adrian St.Christmas.
The Arizona Outlaws finished the regular season with a 13-3 recorded and the first seed. The defense finished sixth in yards allowed, but just second in points allowed.
In the ASFC Championship game, Brian Vincent-Vega recorded 1 deflection in the Outlaws' 38-17 win over the Austin Copperheads.
Brian Vincent-Vega recorded 2 tackles in the Outlaws' 14-6 Ultimus win over the Yellowknife Wraiths. The Outlaws defense shut down the Wraiths in the second half.
I don't even know what to say. This is a very special win. Me, Benji, Yosh, Benjamin, Donovan... and everybody else. We were so young when we won our last one and the fact that we were able to grow and improve together to win a ring as the veterans...it's an amazing feeling. Anything is possible.
Brian Vincent Vega, Exclusive interview on FOX Sports following Ultimus win.
2062 Season(S47)
The Arizona Outlaws secondary kept its members from the previous season. In the Week 5 23-20 win against the New Orleans Secondline, Vincent-Vega intercepted a pass from Octavion Speedings and returned it for a 67 yard touchdown on the opening drive. He recorded 5 tackles, a sack, an interception, a forced fumble and a deflection in the Week 16 30-20 win against the Yellowknife Wraiths. The Arizona Outlaws finished the season with a 12-4 record and missed out on the first seed to the San Jose Sabercats(13-3).
At the end of the day, it's just an extra game we gotta get through. The teams we're gonna meet, we've beaten them before and we can do it again. We will do it again.
Brian Vincent Vega, Press Conference after Week 16, when asked about missing the first round bye
Brian Vincent-Vega recorded two tackles and a deflection in the ASFC Wild Card. In the ASFC Championship game, Vincent-Vega recorded 3 tackles and a sack.
He had 4 tackles and a deflection in the Ultimus against the Cape Town Crash. The Outlaws won 33-17.
In an end-of-the-season press conference, he mentioned his missed tackle numbers(6), the highest since his 2058 season(6), calling it a 'training point of emphasis for the off-season'.
2063 Season(S48)
Cornerback Benjamin Duvernay was named the captain of the defense, ending Vincent-Vega's two year stretch as captain. His only interception for the regular season came in the 29-24 Week 5 win against the Austin Copperheads. He recorded 6 tackles, 2 sacks and a deflection along with the interception. He had 7 tackles in the Week 13 26-18 win against the Austin Copperheads.
The Arizona Outlaws finished the season with a 11-5 record and the second seed in the ASFC, on the back of a strong offensive season. They were average in most defensive metrics.
Arizona Outlaws played the San Jose Sabercats in the ASFC Wild Card. Vincent-Vega recorded 3 tackles, a sack, an interception and 3 deflections, contributing to a 6-26 win. Arizona would ultimately lose in the ASFC championship game to the New Orleans Second Line, 6-27. Vincent-Vega recorded a deflection. After the loss, Vincent-Vega announced that the 2064 Season was going to be his last.
Professional career statistics
Career statistics | Defense | ||||||||||
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Season | Team | Games | Tck | TFL | FF/FR | Sck | Int | PD | Sfty | TD | Blk P/XP/FG |
2055 (S40) | Royals | 14 | 53 | 0 | 1/0 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0/0/0 |
2056 (S41) | Royals | 14 | 50 | 0 | 2/0 | 0 | 4 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0/0/0 |
2057 (S42) | Outlaws | 16 | 39 | 0 | 2/0 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0/0/0 |
2058 (S43) | Outlaws | 16 | 40 | 0 | 1/1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0/0/0 |
2059 (S44) | Outlaws | 16 | 59 | 0 | 0/0 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0/0/0 |
2060 (S45) | Outlaws | 16 | 52 | 0 | 1/0 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0/0/0 |
2061 (S46) | Outlaws | 16 | 57 | 0 | 0/1 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0/0/0 |
2062 (S47) | Outlaws | 16 | 45 | 0 | 3/2 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0/0/0 |
Career statistics | Kick Returns | Punt Returns | ||||||||||
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Season | Team | Games | KR | KR Yds | KR Avg | KR Lg | KR TD | PR | PR Yds | PR Avg | PR Lg | PR TD |
2056 (S41) | Royals | 14 | 35 | 709 | 20.3 | 64 | 0 | 19 | 92 | 4.8 | 16 | 0 |
Achievements and records
- Individual
- All-Pac12 Second Team: 2054
- All-Pac12 First Team: 2055
- DSFL Pro Bowl: 2055
- ISFL First-team All-Pro: 2060
- ISFL Pro Bowl: 2060
- Team
- Ultimus: 2057,2061,2062