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In the [[Season 18 NSFL Draft|2033 Draft]], Austin stayed true to their tradition, drafting defensive players all across the board. Again, apart from the draft additions, their roster remained intact for the {{nsfly|18}} season. They had a rough start, being 2-4 after 6 weeks, but they hit their stride in the following weeks, winning 4 or the last 7, including an upset of the [[Arizona Outlaws]] in week 10, to finish with a 6-7 record, making it to the playoffs for the first time in their history, as the 3rd placed team in the ASFC. In the wildcard game however, their cinderella run came to an end. The Outlaws took revenge for the week 10 game, fully taking advantage of their home field, beating the "Snakes", 33-26, ending their season. | In the [[Season 18 NSFL Draft|2033 Draft]], Austin stayed true to their tradition, drafting defensive players all across the board. Again, apart from the draft additions, their roster remained intact for the {{nsfly|18}} season. They had a rough start, being 2-4 after 6 weeks, but they hit their stride in the following weeks, winning 4 or the last 7, including an upset of the [[Arizona Outlaws]] in week 10, to finish with a 6-7 record, making it to the playoffs for the first time in their history, as the 3rd placed team in the ASFC. In the wildcard game however, their cinderella run came to an end. The Outlaws took revenge for the week 10 game, fully taking advantage of their home field, beating the "Snakes", 33-26, ending their season. | ||
| − | Yet another season for the Snakes, yet another success story, despite rough performance. Austin entered {{nsfly|19}} with the same roster as previous season once again, and results were more of the same. Cole leading the offence, and Lavelle Jr. leading the defence. The Copperheads were only with a single win after six games, and two wins after ten games, both wins coming against {{tf|ARI}}, with all playoff hopes lost, with three games left to play. Could it be another miracle last year? They were set to face {{tf|YKW}}, {{tf|CHI}}, and {{PHI}}, needing only wins. It looked grim, considering Yellowknife's strong showing. But Austin slithered to a 27-24 home win against the Wraiths, reigniting any lost hope for the remaining two games, which the Snakes won, finishing with a 5-8 record, edging the Outlaws in a tie for 3rd in ASFC due to the season sweep. Another miracle playoff run was in the looks for Austin. But the {{tf|NOLA}} stopped them, beating them 28-17. | + | Yet another season for the Snakes, yet another success story, despite rough performance. Austin entered {{nsfly|19}} with the same roster as previous season once again, and results were more of the same. Cole leading the offence, and Lavelle Jr. leading the defence. The Copperheads were only with a single win after six games, and two wins after ten games, both wins coming against {{tf|ARI}}, with all playoff hopes lost, with three games left to play. Could it be another miracle last year? They were set to face {{tf|YKW}}, {{tf|CHI}}, and {{tf|PHI}}, needing only wins. It looked grim, considering Yellowknife's strong showing. But Austin slithered to a 27-24 home win against the Wraiths, reigniting any lost hope for the remaining two games, which the Snakes won, finishing with a 5-8 record, edging the Outlaws in a tie for 3rd in ASFC due to the season sweep. Another miracle playoff run was in the looks for Austin. But the {{tf|NOLA}} stopped them, beating them 28-17. |
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First season: 2031 Play in and headquartered in Austin Stadium Austin, Texas | |||
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NSFL (2031–present)
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| Team colors | Copper, Dark Silver, Orange[1] | ||
| Personnel | |||
| General manager | Charlie Law (AdamS) | ||
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| League championships (0) | |||
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| Playoff appearances (2) | |||
| 2033 (S18), 2034 (S19) | |||
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The Austin Copperheads are a professional American football franchise based in Austin, Texas. The Otters currently compete in the National Simulation Football League (NSFL) as a member club of the league's American Simulation Football Conference (ASFC) which currently only has one division. The franchise was established in 2030 (S15) as one of the two most recent expansion teams. They began play in 2031 (S16).
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History of the Austin Copperheads
AdamS was trusted with starting a NSFL franchise in Austin, as a part of the most recent league expansion. Austin's first season was 2031 (S16), but the team was allowed to participate in the 2030 Draft, in reason of the immense size of the draft class. Their tactics in the 2030 draft were put under scrutiny, due to the fact of forgoing so many late picks and never getting a quarterback. More of the same in the Expansion Draft, following the conclusion of the 2030 (S15) season, where the team opted for stacking their defence and their scoring threats. Little did people know about teh quarterback by the name of Easton Cole, the 2031 Draft 2nd round pick, out of Palm Beach, arguably a steal for that season.
However, Austin's first NSFL season was a complete disaster. No wins over 17 games, 4 losses in the preseason, 0-13 wins in the regular season, last in offence, last in defence, losing by an average of approximately 15 points a game, and allowing at least 24 points in 11 out of 13 regular season games, 30 points in 6 games, and allowing a league season-high 55 points, in a shutout loss to the San Jose SaberCats. The only salvation to their season was the overall first pick they obtained for the 2032 Draft.
In 2032 (S17), Austin showed signs of improvement. Apart from 2032 Draftees, RB Ashley Owens, S Takeda Okura, and WR Jackson Valdez the Copperheads' roster remained intact. And they only became better. The offence was led by a poised Cole, and the defence was led by Dermot Lavelle Jr.. They had a rocky start to the season, winning only 2 of their first 7 games, missing on the playoffs early in the season. They finished the season with a respectable 5-8 record, but there was more to be desired in Austin. And the next season was living proof of just that.
In the 2033 Draft, Austin stayed true to their tradition, drafting defensive players all across the board. Again, apart from the draft additions, their roster remained intact for the 2033 (S18) season. They had a rough start, being 2-4 after 6 weeks, but they hit their stride in the following weeks, winning 4 or the last 7, including an upset of the Arizona Outlaws in week 10, to finish with a 6-7 record, making it to the playoffs for the first time in their history, as the 3rd placed team in the ASFC. In the wildcard game however, their cinderella run came to an end. The Outlaws took revenge for the week 10 game, fully taking advantage of their home field, beating the "Snakes", 33-26, ending their season.
Yet another season for the Snakes, yet another success story, despite rough performance. Austin entered 2034 (S19) with the same roster as previous season once again, and results were more of the same. Cole leading the offence, and Lavelle Jr. leading the defence. The Copperheads were only with a single win after six games, and two wins after ten games, both wins coming against Arizona Outlaws, with all playoff hopes lost, with three games left to play. Could it be another miracle last year? They were set to face Yellowknife Wraiths, Chicago Butchers, and Philadelphia Liberty, needing only wins. It looked grim, considering Yellowknife's strong showing. But Austin slithered to a 27-24 home win against the Wraiths, reigniting any lost hope for the remaining two games, which the Snakes won, finishing with a 5-8 record, edging the Outlaws in a tie for 3rd in ASFC due to the season sweep. Another miracle playoff run was in the looks for Austin. But the New Orleans Second Line stopped them, beating them 28-17.
Season-by-season records
Players of note
Current roster
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Austin Copperheads roster
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Defensive backs
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Reserve lists
DSFL Send-downs
Rookies in italics
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Current staff
Austin Copperheads staff
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References
- ↑ "Austin Copperheads Team Info". Official Austin Copperheads Info Page. National Simulation Football League. May 16, 2017. Retrieved January 24, 2018.
