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In the [[Season 26 ISFL Draft]], Berlin again would have the 1st overall pick. They would go on to select LB [[BamBam McMullet]] from the [[Tijuana Luchadores]]. It was regarded as a surprising pick from most mock drafts, but one that would help them out in a position of need. They also traded back up into the 1st Round by trading their 2nd Round Pick and S27 2nd Round Pick to receive Chicago's 1st Round Pick (11th Overall). The Fire Salamanders would select, S [[Derek Wildstar]]. They had him regarded very highly, and considered drafting him with the 1st Overall Pick, but LB outweighed their need for S, but they were able to get both of the guys they wanted. | In the [[Season 26 ISFL Draft]], Berlin again would have the 1st overall pick. They would go on to select LB [[BamBam McMullet]] from the [[Tijuana Luchadores]]. It was regarded as a surprising pick from most mock drafts, but one that would help them out in a position of need. They also traded back up into the 1st Round by trading their 2nd Round Pick and S27 2nd Round Pick to receive Chicago's 1st Round Pick (11th Overall). The Fire Salamanders would select, S [[Derek Wildstar]]. They had him regarded very highly, and considered drafting him with the 1st Overall Pick, but LB outweighed their need for S, but they were able to get both of the guys they wanted. | ||
| − | With Season 26 looming, the Fire Salamanders actually had a team that could be reckoned with, or at first that's what it seemed. Berlin would actually start the season at 0-5, with 3 of the losses being by double digit points. They needed a spark, and that's exactly what happened. The Fire Salamanders would then win 7 out of the last 11 games, taking almost a 180 with the team finishing the season at 7-9. The offense had a vast improvement in the passing game finishing 6th in the league with QB Nick Kaepercolin throwing for 4300 yards and 21 TD's with a more efficient 14 INT's. While the running game did slightly worse this season compared to last, it was just as pivotal. Petrongolo led the team with 1081 rushing yards and King assisting in the run game with 850 of his own. Berlin's defense also improved to being middle of the pack, led by LB Adam Schell with 126 tackles and FS Benoit Blanco with 117 tackles. The Fire Salamanders are looking to continue to trend up in the league. | + | With Season 26 looming, the Fire Salamanders actually had a team that could be reckoned with, or at first that's what it seemed. Berlin would actually start the season at 0-5, with 3 of the losses being by double digit points. They needed a spark, and that's exactly what happened. The Fire Salamanders would then win 7 out of the last 11 games, taking almost a 180 with the team finishing the season at 7-9. The offense had a vast improvement in the passing game compared to last season finishing 6th in the league with QB Nick Kaepercolin throwing for 4300 yards and 21 TD's with a more efficient 14 INT's. While the running game did slightly worse this season compared to last, it was just as pivotal. Petrongolo led the team with 1081 rushing yards and King assisting in the run game with 850 of his own. Berlin's defense also improved to being middle of the pack, led by LB Adam Schell with 126 tackles and FS Benoit Blanco with 117 tackles. The Fire Salamanders are looking to continue to trend up in the league. |
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Revision as of 01:11, 25 February 2021
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First season: 2040 Berlin Fire Salamanders season Play in and headquartered in Berlin Field Berlin, Germany | |||
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| Team colors | Red, Yellow & Black | ||
| Mascot | Fire Slamander | ||
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| General manager | Barney Stinson (Dewalt27) | ||
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Contents
History
The Berlin Fire Salamanders is a professional American football franchise based in Berlin, Germany. The Fire Salamanders currently compete in the International Simulation Football League (ISFL) as a member club of the league's National Simulation Football Conference (NSFC) which currently only has one division.
The franchise was established in 2040 (S25) in the league's fourth expansion. It is led by GM Dewalt27 who has been around since S18 of the ISFL and GM Highhaschdi who has been around since S22. The conception of the Fire Salamanders started when Dewalt27 thought of honoring his German ancestors and Highhaschdi, who is actually German, and combined with Head Office's interest in international teams, they wanted to find something that relates directly to Germany. The Black, Yellow and Red/Orange colors represent the German flag along with the Fire Salamander mascot which is common throughout Germany and most of Europe.
With the Season 25 ISFL Expansion Draft, unlike the New York Silverbacks, the Fire Salamanders needed a RB of the future and firestart an offense in the new year, they would select Joseph Petrongolo from the Arizona Outlaws who would later lead the ISFL for RB's in the S26 ISFL Positional Awards.
In the Season 25 ISFL Draft, the Fire Salamanders had the #1 overall pick, and they selected CB Swantavius Jones. It was regarded as a clear and concise pick, having many ties to Berlin members, and was regarded as a great member off the field. They did not have a 2nd or 4th round pick because they had traded for LB Adam Schell and S Benoit Blanco as well as a S25 6th Round Pick respectively. The Fire Salamanders also traded back with their 3rd round pick to acquire an additional 5th and 6th round pick.
As Season 25 started, it was an unexpected solid start, as they would go 3-5 in their first 8 games, including wins against Liberty and the SaberCats. Unfortunately, those 3 games would be the only ones they would win as they would finish the season league last at 3-13. They in fact finished with a better road record compared to their home record. Their passing offense led by QB Nick Kaepercolin posted underwhelming stats and finished the year with 3200 passing yards and 21 passing TD's to go with 21 INT's. But not all was lost however, as they were 2nd in the league in rushing with Petrongolo and King leading the way with 2000+ combined rushing yards. Their defense also did not do them any favors after allowing the league worst 29.1 points allowed per game. CB Asher Quinn provided a light in a darkened defense though with 68 tackles to go along with 22 pass breakups and 3 INT's. But with a solid foundation, Berlin was looking like they would be able to take the next step in S26.
In the Season 26 ISFL Draft, Berlin again would have the 1st overall pick. They would go on to select LB BamBam McMullet from the Tijuana Luchadores. It was regarded as a surprising pick from most mock drafts, but one that would help them out in a position of need. They also traded back up into the 1st Round by trading their 2nd Round Pick and S27 2nd Round Pick to receive Chicago's 1st Round Pick (11th Overall). The Fire Salamanders would select, S Derek Wildstar. They had him regarded very highly, and considered drafting him with the 1st Overall Pick, but LB outweighed their need for S, but they were able to get both of the guys they wanted.
With Season 26 looming, the Fire Salamanders actually had a team that could be reckoned with, or at first that's what it seemed. Berlin would actually start the season at 0-5, with 3 of the losses being by double digit points. They needed a spark, and that's exactly what happened. The Fire Salamanders would then win 7 out of the last 11 games, taking almost a 180 with the team finishing the season at 7-9. The offense had a vast improvement in the passing game compared to last season finishing 6th in the league with QB Nick Kaepercolin throwing for 4300 yards and 21 TD's with a more efficient 14 INT's. While the running game did slightly worse this season compared to last, it was just as pivotal. Petrongolo led the team with 1081 rushing yards and King assisting in the run game with 850 of his own. Berlin's defense also improved to being middle of the pack, led by LB Adam Schell with 126 tackles and FS Benoit Blanco with 117 tackles. The Fire Salamanders are looking to continue to trend up in the league.
Season-by-season records
| Season | Regular Season Record | Post Season Record | ||||||
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| 2040 | 3 | 13 | 0 | .188 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2041 | 7 | 9 | 0 | .438 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2042 | 6 | 7 | 0 | .461 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Total | 16 | 29 | 0 | .355 | 0 | 0 | ||
Players and Personnel
Current roster
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Berlin Fire Salamanders roster
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DSFL Send-downs
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Roster updated January 24th 2024 | ||||||
Current staff
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