Colorado Yeti
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First season: 2016 Play in and headquartered in Yeti Stadium Denver, Colorado | |||
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| Team colors | Red, White, Black | ||
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| General manager | Bobby Wasabi ([[User:|User:]]) | ||
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Conference championships (2)
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Division championships (2)
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| Playoff appearances (7) | |||
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The Colorado Yeti are a professional American football franchise based in Denver, Colorado. The Yeti currently compete in the National Simulation Football League (NSFL) as a member club of the league's National Simulation Football Conference (NSFC) which currently only has one division. The franchise was established in 2016 (S1) by InciteHysteria.
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History of the Colorado Yeti
The Colorado Yeti were established in 2016 as one of six founding teams of the NSFL. The 2016 ISFL season was the Yeti's most successful season to date, and saw them compete for the Ultimus against the Arizona Outlaws. The Yeti lost Ultimus Bowl I 29-6.
Prior to the 2017 (S2) season the NSFL held an expansion draft as two new teams joined the league. In that draft the Yeti would lose their top defensive back, Vikian Marmeladov, and their top defensive tackle, Vinny Cox, as well as their kicker Bojo Kicksit. After they draft the Yeti would trade to get their kicker back, giving up a 4th round pick in the S2 draft. Despite losing Marmeladov and Cox in the expansion draft things were still looking pretty good for Colorado as they won three of their first five games. The Yeti would stumble though for the middle part of the year, but a strong finish would have them finishing at 8-6 once again. In another year this might have been a great finish, however, the Baltimore Hawks and Yellowknife Wraiths both finished at 8-6 as well and due to tiebreakers the Yeti were left at home watching the playoffs.
The hits would continue to come headed into 2018 (S3) for the Yeti as the interim general managers would step down just after the S3 draft. TheMemeMaestro would become the next Yeti GM and would make a trade for Brice Boggs and in turn Daybe would become Co-GM of the team. Not only were GM changes happening in Colorado, but at the same time the Logan Noble TPE scandal happened leaving the Yeti without a quarterback. Colorado would end up trading the NSFL's 4th leading tackler from 2017 (S2), Luke Tiernen, to the Yellowknife Wraiths for Nicholas Pierno and two future draft picks. No one really knew what the Yeti were going to look like offensively with Pierno given almost no time with his new team, but things didn't look so bad as they'd win all of their preseason games and the first game of the regular season seemingly able to make something happen out of nothing every game. This would only prove to be false hope as the team kind of fell apart after that, failing to score more than 10 points in most of their games. After a few successful seasons the Yeti would fall hard down to a 3-11 record.
Another year and another shakeup in the Yeti front office would continue the feeling of uncertainty in Colorado for the 2019 (S4) season. The team, however, would return all key members from the previous season and Boss Tweed is still running the ball, so the hope would be that if all team members grew together maybe the team would make strides. Unfortunately though optimism would only hold for so long as the team was dealt loss after loss. The lone bright spot on the year would be the fact that they would upset the Baltimore Hawks, a loss that some argue is the reason why Baltimore came up short in their bid for the playoffs. Aside from that though the Yeti would drop every other game on the year (including preseason) and finish at 1-13.
2020 (S5) started off with a lot of excitement for the Yeti. With a 1-13 season in their rear view mirror they now were focused on the draft and they managed to grab the top two overall picks in the draft, meaning they were able to add great talent to their team that could start and grow from day one. With those picks Colorado selected Carlito Crush, an exciting tight end prospect, and Andre Bly Jr., a cornerback who would immediately fill the hole left my the departure of Alex Hayden. The Yeti also were able to snag Michael Tillman in the draft to add a fairly decent strong safety to their secondary. Once the season began though things went a little differently. The Yeti invested heavily into offensive linemen who could bolster their run game and to their credit the Yeti had the best rushing team in the entire NSFL, however, the passing game limited how good the team could be. Pierno was far from a good quarterback and the results went to prove that as he was almost 2000 yards behind the next closest quarterback and also posted 4 touchdowns to 19 interceptions. Colorado would pick up two wins on the year, but both would come at the expense of the Las Vegas Legion who were the worst team in the league.
Colorado would have to put another bad season behind them and focus yet again on the draft, however, the 2021 (S6) offseason started off about as poorly as it could have as star cornerback, Brice Boggs, unexpectedly retired. They would pick up one of the league's best linebackers in AC Hackett to try and ease the pain, but the secondary was looking painfully thin. Through the draft Colorado would pick up Dwayne Aaron, Bobby Ruckus, and Micycle McCormick to help out in all three phases of the game. Pierno would actually do a bit better after getting a few more weapons as he'd up his touchdowns to 10 and lower his interceptions to 13, but this year the offense wasn't as much the problem as the defense. With the loss of their top corner, having to rely on so many young players the Yeti's defense would rank dead least in basically every defensive category. This would lead to yet another disappointing season as they wouldn't win any games and thus have one of the worst stretch of seasons the NSFL has ever seen.
2022 (S7) would be yet another year of retooling and rebuilding for the Yeti. More losses would occur, this time not in terms of games, as they would lose star running back Boss Tweed and tight end Carlito Crush, as well as ending the Pierno experience just as he was starting to come into his own, instead electing to have the quarterback transition into a defensive tackle. There would be a lot more youth added to the team though with quarterback Ryan Applehort joining team team along with Desta Danger and Howard Miller. With players constantly coming and going, Colorado really hasn't had much cohesion and time to gel with each other. These feelings would continue to be felt in the results. For a second straight year the Yeti would lose every single game posting the worst offensive and defensive football team in the league. Applehort would post a 4 TD to 21 INT ratio and would give the Yeti faithful flashbacks of the early Pierno days.
After a few bad seasons and a full year of development under Applehort's belt, the Yeti were poised to turn things around in 2023 (S8), especially after an offseason that saw they draft Rickey Ramero and Mark Grau and trading two first round picks away for Eli Kamaka. With the addition of Ramero and Kamaka, the Yeti would have one of the better front sevens in the league. The Yeti would jump out to a 3-3 record showing a lot of strides, but they'd kind of just ride that wave. Colorado would actually post pretty impressive numbers in terms of their run defense, however, they allowed over 300 yards passing a game to opponents and that would ultimately be their Achilles heel as they'd wind up 6-8, but still in last place in the NSFC.
After six seasons of mostly unsuccessful football, Yeti GM Meme Maestro would step down, and Dwayne Aaron would step up in his place starting in the 2024 (S9) season. Aaron really wouldn't do a whole lot in terms of overhauling the roster, instead choosing to add some depth pieces in the draft and free agency, but no major moves. This would prove to be a great strategy as Applehort would take the next step and carve together a great passing attack with Howard Miller becoming one of the league's best receivers. Aaron would provide a great second receiver option, while the tandem of Grau & Kroetch would be competent enough on the ground to move the chains when needed. The Yeti would finally get back to the promised land of the playoffs after putting together an 8-6 record, good enough for 2nd best in the NSFC and would put up a great fight, but ultimately lose to the Hawks 40-34.
The 2024 (S9) season, which saw the Yeti get back to the playoffs, would be the lone season for Dwayne Aaron as general manager. In his place would step Scott Michaels for 2025 (S10). Michaels would largely follow suit of Aaron and not make too many changes, however, he did make a fairly significant move in trading two fourth round picks for Terrell Brister, who would be a great upgrade for the Yeti at their second cornerback spot. Still, with Applehort now being in the upper echelon of NSFL quarterbacks, the Yeti didn't need much improvement. Mark Grau would take over full time for Colorado and eclipse 1K yards on the year, while both Aaron and Miller would gain 1K receiving and newcomer Fox North wouldn't be too far behind. With the help of Brister, the Yeti would put up one of the better defenses in the league and find themselves once again 2nd in the NSFC with a 9-5 record. Again slated to face the Hawks they'd make it another close contest, but fall yet again in the first round of the playoffs.
2026 (S11) would certainly be interesting with quite a bit of changes. Quaterback Ryan Applehort would opt out of his contract and just to the rival Baltimore Hawks leaving a hole for the Yeti. Kicker/Punter Micycle McCormick would spend the offseason training and ultimately become the new gunslinger for Colorado. Aside from that they also traded away Andre Bly, Eli Kamaka, Rickey Ramero, and Norman Bagwell. From all intents and purposes it looked like a rebuild was in store for the Yeti. For whatever reason fate would not have that and the Philadelphia Liberty would lose a couple games they shouldn't have, including one to the winless San Jose Sabercats, pushing the Yeti into the 2nd place for their third straight year. Unlike the last two though, they would lose handedly to the Hawks in the playoffs.
The Yeti's offseason coming into 2027 (S12) was less focused on the team and more on identity as they rebranded with a new logo concept and new team colors. As far as their team goes though, it changed quite a bit as some of the older members moved on and eight rookies would join the NSFL ranks, looking to take over. Despite their best efforts, the Yeti looked too young even in preseason despite going 2-2. As the season opened teams exploited the rookies and showed just how young the team really was as opposing offenses would score at least 41 points in each of the first four games of the year. Colorado would find themselves a bit in the second half of the season though as they'd win four of their last five and win 6 games on the year. In the end though the youthful defense was really their Achilles heel as they ranked dead last or 2nd to last in every defensive metric.
Weirdly enough, 2028 (S13) was a winning season for the Yeti. But it was not that weird, considering who they signed. Hornbacher, L'Alto, Oakes, and Mills are to name a few. Colorado finished atop the NSFC, with a 8-6 record, despite a 4-5 record after 9 weeks, reaching the playoffs for the first time since 2016 (S1), where they would host Philadelphia Liberty, beating them 50-27, qualifying for Ultimus Bowl XIII. There, they faced the Orange County Otters, and lost a nailbiter, 24-21, dropping to 0-2 in Ultimus Trophy games.
2029 (S14) saw a massive exodus from Colorado, and the Yeti were back to the drawing board, planning a rebuild. They had one of the worst defensive seasons in NSFL history, allowing 31.2 points per game, finishing the season with a 4-10 record, beating Arizona twice, San Jose at home, and NOLA away, but they were lucky enough to have the 2nd overall draft pick for the massive 2030 (S15) draft, hoping they would strike gold there.
2030 (S15) was the big draft season, and Colorado had multiple picks. The problem was that those picks were traded away in the past seasons, meaning the Yeti would stick to mediocrity for yet another season, and with the expansion draft looming, future was not looking so bright for Colorado. The team was bad. Worst offence, worst defence, and the worst record in the league. 2 wins in 14 games, including a 9-game losing streak, between weeks 5 and 13, but the #1 OA pick was theirs to make in the next draft.
2031 (S16) saw an expansion draft, as two new teams started competing, but only one player was to leave Colorado. In the draft, last season's debacle was averted, as Colorado had 6 picks, in a 29-player class, boosting the team significantly, not right then, but for the future. The season went as bad as the team front office could imagine. Only one win in the now shorter 13-game season, against the expansion Austin Copperheads. But the future was finally looking bright in Colorado. They only needed to give the youngsters more playing time.
During 2032 (S17), Colorado showed signs of improvement, with more rookies joining the fray, but the NSFC was top-heavy, and the Yeti finished with a 5-8 record, snatching wins from contenders in Yellowknife and Arizona. In terms of metrics though, Colorado hit rock-bottom both in offence and defence, but they knew they were close to the breakout season. They only needed a spark. And they were sure they'd find it next season.
The big 2033 (S18) draft class was exactly what they needed in Colorado. Their first four players selected from the season's draft joined the team and propelled them to the first playoff appearance after 2028 (S13), despite the 5-8 finish. A mediocre-to-bad season was worthy of a playoff spot, where anything could happen. But the Hawks were no match for Colorado, as the young Yeti crumbled under the big stage pressure, dropping the Wildcard game 31-0. The signs were there though. They only needed to work. And it would pay off.
And it did. 2034 (S19) was the first winning season for the Yeti since 2028 (S13). They had matured enough. Three wins out of three games to start the season, and another five in the remaining ten. 8-5 total record, 4th best offence, 6th best defence, and the Yeti were playoff bound for the second year in a row, finishing 3rd in the NSFC, having to visit the Hawks for the second straight year. Nothing changed in the Wildcard game, compared to last year, apart from the score. The Yeti put up a fight, but fell 39-17. Their season was over, but they had hopes for the future, as the team was finally heading in the right direction.
Barring the Las Vegas Legion, who relocated to New Orleans, the Colorado Yeti are the losingest franchise in NSFL history.
Season-by-season records
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| 2016 | 8 | 6 | 0 | .571 | 1 | 1 | ||
| 2017 | 8 | 6 | 0 | .571 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2018 | 3 | 11 | 0 | .214 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2019 | 1 | 13 | 0 | .071 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2020 | 2 | 12 | 0 | .143 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2021 | 0 | 14 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2022 | 0 | 14 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2023 | 6 | 8 | 0 | .429 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2024 | 8 | 6 | 0 | .571 | 0 | 1 | ||
| 2025 | 9 | 5 | 0 | .642 | 0 | 1 | ||
| 2026 | 8 | 6 | 0 | .571 | 0 | 1 | ||
| 2027 | 6 | 8 | 0 | .429 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2028 | 8 | 6 | 0 | .571 | 1 | 1 | ||
| 2029 | 4 | 10 | 0 | .286 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2030 | 2 | 12 | 0 | .143 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2031 | 1 | 12 | 0 | .077 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2032 | 5 | 8 | 0 | .385 | 0 | 1 | ||
| 2033 | 5 | 8 | 0 | .385 | 0 | 1 | ||
| 2034 | 8 | 5 | 0 | .615 | 0 | 1 | ||
| 2035 | 7 | 6 | 0 | .538 | 1 | 1 | ||
| 2036 | 8 | 5 | 0 | .615 | 0 | 1 | ||
| 2037 | 8 | 5 | 0 | .615 | 3 | 0 | ||
| 2038 | 10 | 6 | 0 | .625 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Total | 125 | 192 | 0 | .394 | 7 | 11 | ||
Current roster
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Colorado Yeti roster
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Reserve lists
DSFL Send-downs
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Current staff
Colorado Yeti staff
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