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By their fifth season in the league, the Portland Pythons had fully hit their stride. For the first time in several seasons, the Pythons were not placed in a new division. The Pythons roster returned many of the stars from the yer before, and when the regular season started, Portland ripped off five wins in a row, including the season opener against the [[Kansas City Coyotes]], avenging their loss from the previous year. The Pythons would only lose two games that season, one to the [[Norfolk Seawolves]] and another to the [[Kansas City Coyotes]]. Finishing with a 12-2 record, the Pythons easily won their division and secured a rematch with the [[Kansas City Coyotes]] for the [[DSFL North Championship]]. In the game, the [[Coyotes]] jumped out to an early 13-3 lead, and held it until halftime. However, in the second half of the game it was all Portland. Scoring 19 unanswered points, the Pythons secured a spot in the Ultimini, winning 19-13. In [[Ultimini V]], the Pythons would meet the [[Tijuana Luchadores]], who finished the regular season at 6-8 and upset the reigning champion [[San Antonio Marshals]] to win the conference. The game proved to be a back and forth affair, with Portland drawing first blood off a touchdown run by running back [[Michael Scott]]. The Pythons' defense would help add to that total, with [[Joel Shroeder]]'s 35 yard interception return off of Luchadore's quarterback [[Brad Pennington]] for a touchdown. The Luchadores would answer with a [[Viggo Squanch]] touchdown reception from Pennington, leading to a 14-7 score at the half. The third quarter was mostly a defensive battle, with the Pythons managing to add to their total with a 35 yard field goal from [[Stephon Simpson]]. Sensing the urgency and that time was running out, Tijuana began the fourth quarter with a fire. First, running back [[Sydney Spinelli]] scored on a three yard run to make it 17-14. Then, Luchadore's kicker [[Klaus DerFisch]] scored a on a 20 yard field goal to tie the game at 17. However, with 4:58 left in the fourth quarter, wide receiver [[Mark Grau]] caught a 37 yard pass from [[Colt McCoy]] to put the Pythons up 24-17 and Portland held on for their second Ultimini title. Running back [[Michael Scott]] was the Offensive Player of the Game with 20 carries for 107 yards and a touchdown, while Portland linebacker [[Mason Brown]] was the Defensive Player of the Game, contributing nine tackles and two sacks. Full back [[Borro Gore]] won League MVP with 210 carries, 895 yards, and 14 touchdowns. He also caught 44 balls for 545 yards and two touchdowns. Defensive MVP went to [[Creed Bratton]], Pythons linebacker with 109 tackles and 14 sacks. Finally, linebacker [[Mason Brown]] won Defensive Rookie of the Year with 104 tackles, 11 sacks, and two interceptions. | By their fifth season in the league, the Portland Pythons had fully hit their stride. For the first time in several seasons, the Pythons were not placed in a new division. The Pythons roster returned many of the stars from the yer before, and when the regular season started, Portland ripped off five wins in a row, including the season opener against the [[Kansas City Coyotes]], avenging their loss from the previous year. The Pythons would only lose two games that season, one to the [[Norfolk Seawolves]] and another to the [[Kansas City Coyotes]]. Finishing with a 12-2 record, the Pythons easily won their division and secured a rematch with the [[Kansas City Coyotes]] for the [[DSFL North Championship]]. In the game, the [[Coyotes]] jumped out to an early 13-3 lead, and held it until halftime. However, in the second half of the game it was all Portland. Scoring 19 unanswered points, the Pythons secured a spot in the Ultimini, winning 19-13. In [[Ultimini V]], the Pythons would meet the [[Tijuana Luchadores]], who finished the regular season at 6-8 and upset the reigning champion [[San Antonio Marshals]] to win the conference. The game proved to be a back and forth affair, with Portland drawing first blood off a touchdown run by running back [[Michael Scott]]. The Pythons' defense would help add to that total, with [[Joel Shroeder]]'s 35 yard interception return off of Luchadore's quarterback [[Brad Pennington]] for a touchdown. The Luchadores would answer with a [[Viggo Squanch]] touchdown reception from Pennington, leading to a 14-7 score at the half. The third quarter was mostly a defensive battle, with the Pythons managing to add to their total with a 35 yard field goal from [[Stephon Simpson]]. Sensing the urgency and that time was running out, Tijuana began the fourth quarter with a fire. First, running back [[Sydney Spinelli]] scored on a three yard run to make it 17-14. Then, Luchadore's kicker [[Klaus DerFisch]] scored a on a 20 yard field goal to tie the game at 17. However, with 4:58 left in the fourth quarter, wide receiver [[Mark Grau]] caught a 37 yard pass from [[Colt McCoy]] to put the Pythons up 24-17 and Portland held on for their second Ultimini title. Running back [[Michael Scott]] was the Offensive Player of the Game with 20 carries for 107 yards and a touchdown, while Portland linebacker [[Mason Brown]] was the Defensive Player of the Game, contributing nine tackles and two sacks. Full back [[Borro Gore]] won League MVP with 210 carries, 895 yards, and 14 touchdowns. He also caught 44 balls for 545 yards and two touchdowns. Defensive MVP went to [[Creed Bratton]], Pythons linebacker with 109 tackles and 14 sacks. Finally, linebacker [[Mason Brown]] won Defensive Rookie of the Year with 104 tackles, 11 sacks, and two interceptions. | ||
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| + | The 2023 season would be a year in transition for the Pythons. With [[Colt McCoy]] as the only notable returning player, the Pythons roster was mostly young and untested. While they won their season opener on the road against the [[Norfolk Seawolves]], the Pythons would then go on to lose four in a row. They would alternate wins and losses, before ultimately losing four of their final six games on the way to a final record of 6-8. They finished second in the North Division, behind the [[Kansas City Coyotes]] and their 10-4 record, and both teams would meet in the [[DSFL North Championship]], hosted in Kansas City. The Pythons would jump out to an early lead off a [[Gavin Rice]] touchdown reception from quarterback [[Joliet L. Christ]]. Kansas City would answer five minutes later with a [[LaMarcus Strike]] touchdown reception from [[Gus T. T. Showbiz]]. It would be mostly Kansas City from there on out, with Coyotes' [[Mike Miles]] 31 yard interception return in the second quarter to make it 14-7 at the half. In the third quarter, kicker [[Beat Meoff]] addd a 34 yard field goal, and receiver [[Kazimir Oles]] caught 12 yard pass to make it 24-7 in favor of the [[Kansas City Coyotes]]. The Pythons would add a touchdown with an [[Elijah Lagerfield]] run with 7:20 left in the fourth quarter, but that would be the end of the scoring for the game. Portland would lose, 24-13 to Kansas City, who would go on to lose to the [[Tijuana Luchadores]] 21-20 in [[Ultimini VI]]. Quarterback [[Colt McCoy]] threw for 255 completions, 2653 yards, 6 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. On the ground, running back [[Elijah Lagerfield]] won League MVP and Offensive Rookie of the Year, leading the league with 324 carries, 1562 yards, and 10 touchdowns. He also added 21 receptions and 150 yards through the air. Lagerfield's performance was one of the few bright spots for the Pythons, in 2023, which proved to be a rebuilding year. | ||
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Revision as of 15:46, 9 August 2020
| Portland Pythons | |||
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| Established 2018 First season: 2018 Play in and headquartered in The Snake Pit Portland, Oregon | |||
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| Team colors | Orange, Green[1] | ||
| Mascot | Legs the Python | ||
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| General manager | Squirrel Westman | ||
| Head coach | Chad Masters | ||
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League championships (0)
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Conference championships (11)
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Division championships (11)
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The Portland Pythons are a professional American football franchise based in Portland, Oregon. The Pythons currently compete in the Developmental Simulation Football League (DSFL) as a member club of the league's Northern Conference which currently only has one division. Their home stadium is The Snake Pit in Portland. Their chief rivals are the Minnesota Grey Ducks, and the Norfolk Seawolves.
The Pythons are one of the most storied franchises in the league, having first won the DSFL Championship in 2019 (S4) against the Grey Ducks (then the San Antonio Marshals). In the history of the franchise, they have won their division 11 times, the conference championship 11 times, and the DSFL Championship five times, second most in the league.
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History of the Portland Pythons
2018
The story of the Portland Pythons is the story of the DSFL. One of the founding DSFL teams, along with the Chicago Blues, Norfolk Seawolves, San Antonio Marshals, Kansas City Coyotes, and the Tijuana Luchadores in 2018, the early days of the Pythons were rocky. First playing in the West division with the Seawolves and Blues, the Pythons lost their first two games before their first ever franchise victory came in a 16-14 win at home against the Seawolves. Although fans were ecstatic at the victory, the rest of the season would still be a struggle for the Pythons. The did win three games in a row, before dropping five in a row. The final game of the season was another game against Norfolk, which the Pythons won, 27-21. Although the season ended on a high note, the Pythons amassed a 5-9 record and missed the first playoffs of the DSFL, which saw the San Antonio Marshals win the inaugural Ultimini Championship. The first Pythons was led by quarterback Stars, who threw for 253 completions and 2807 yards, with 11 touchdowns. On the ground, running back Ferrell carried the ball 232 times for 751 yards and three touchdowns. In the air, wide receiver Shaloiko caught 84 balls for 1253 yards and four touchdowns. Shaloiko's efforts made him the second best wide receiver in the league, just a hair behind Norfolk's Mason. On the other side of the ball, linebackers Goodson and Retro contributed 111 and 104 tackles respectively, while defensive end Andreas Waiters contributed with 18 sacks. Although the first Pythons' season ended in disappointed, the team would not be deterred.
2019
The following season would show a complete turn around for the Pythons. Still playing in the West division, the Pythons ripped off two wins in a row before being blown out on the road against the Chicago Blues, 33-3. However, the Pythons would right the ship and finish the regular season on a four win streak and a final record of 11-3, the best in the DSFL. The Pythons earned their first playoff berth and division title, setting up a game against the Norfolk Seawolves for the DSFL West Championship. The Pythons would go on to dominate the game, 31-0, with quarterback Jameis Christ throwing for 240 yards and two touchdowns. Defensive tackle Norman Bagwell had five tackles and two sacks. With their conference championship in hand, the Portland Pythons would go against the San Antonio Marshals, who beat the Tijuana Luchadores in the DSFL East Championship game. The Pythons would win their first ever Ultimini at Ultimini II in Portland, with a final score of 27-14. Quarterback Jameis Christ led the league with 327 completions and 3387 yards, with 19 touchdowns. Running back Goose contributed 273 carries and 919 yards with three touchdowns. Wide receive Watcher led the league with 95 receptions, 1144 yards, and 5 touchdowns. Defensive end Andreas Waiters once again led the league with 18 sacks, while linebacker Parker led the team with 87 tackles. Jameis Christ won league MVP and Offensive MVP. Andreas Waiters won Defensive MVP, as well as Defensive Rookie of the Year.
2020
The 2020 season was a transitional year for the league. The Pythons were transferred to the East Conference, joined by the Norfolk Seawolves and Kansas City Coyotes. Fresh off their Ultimini victory the season before, Portland got off to a slow start. They dropped their first two games to the Seawolves and Coyotes, before achieving their first victory of the season against the new Palm Beach Solar Bears, 24-16. The uneven season would continue for the Pythons, alternating winning and losing games until week nine of the season. Portland would go on to win six games in a row to end the season, amassing a final season total of 10 wins and 4 losses, winning the East division. In the regular season, the Pythons allowed a league leading 177 points, while scoring a second-best 260 points. In the playoffs, Portland met the 6-8 Norfolk Seawolves. The game was closer than many predicted, as Portland scored all their points in the first quarter. Norfolk brought the lead to four by halftime, but a tight defensive battle in the second half the game secured the win and DSF: East Championship for the Pythons. Ultimini III that year would feature the Pythons and the 8-5-1 Palm Beach Solar Bears, who dominated the Tijuana Luchadores 27-3 in the DSFL West Conference Championship. Ultimini III would feature the two strongest teams in the league, and was a close contest. The Pythons struck first off a 31 yard field goal by kicker Adrienne Nugent. Quarterback Austin Roenick would complete a touchdown pass to Blessed Storm, bringing the score to 10-0 for Portland. However, the high-powered Solar Bear offensive awoke and struck in the second quarter. Quarterback Jim McMahon would complete touchdown passes to Emery Moorehead and Willie Gault to go ahead 14-10 at the half. The third quarter featured stout defensive play, before the Pythons managed to claw within one point in the fourth off a 46 yard field goal by Adrienne Nugent. With 2:52 left in the fourth, Solar Bear kicker Kevin Butler scored on a 25 yard field goal, and the lead was never again in doubt. With the final score of 17-13, the season ended in disappointment for the Pythons but there was still cause for optimism. Quarterback Austin Roenick completed 250 passes for a league-leading 3096 yards and 16 touchdowns. Wide receiver Aaron caught a league-leading 82 balls for 1073 yards and seven touchdowns. Linebacker Parker once again had a stellar season with 124 tackles and five sacks.
2021
The start of the 2021 season once again began with a new division, as the Pythons were re-adjusted into the new DSFL North Conference, again with the Kansas City Coyotes and Norfolk Seawolves. However, unlike the previous year, the Pythons got off to a fast start. Portland won its first four games in a row, including a 24-10 win over the Palm Beach Solar Bears to avenge their defeat in Ultimini III. The Pythons would alternate wins and losses before winning the final three games in a row and finishing with a 10-4 record, best in the league. Portland once again finished with the fewest points allowed at 177 and were undefeated at home. They would go on to meet the Kansas City Coyotes, who finished at 8-6, in the conference championship game. The Pythons and Coyotes split their regular season games 1-1, with a combined score of 42-34 in favor of Kansas City. Kansas City started quickly in the championship game, first with a pass from quarterback Mark Strike to DeAndre Green and then a touchdown run by Mark Strike to make the score 14-0 for the Coyotes as the first quarter came to an end. Kansas City kicker Joel Kallems would add a 40 yard field goal before Portland finally got on the board with a 19 yard field goal by Stephon Simpson. At the end of the first half, it was 17-3 in favor of the Coyotes. Portland would close the gap in the third quarter off a Shawn Ariel three yard run, before Kansas City answered with a 40 yard pass to Howard Miller from Mark Strike. Although the Pythons would add a touchdown from a thirteen yard pass from quarterback Cole McCoy to Nash Teller, it wasn't enough and the Pythons were upset, 24-17. The Kansas City Coyotes would go on to lose in Ultimini IV to the San Antonio Marshals, 23-13. Running back Borro Gore would win Offensive MVP honors in the league, with 244 carries and 1241 yards and seven touchdowns on the ground, while also adding 10 receptions, 122 yards, and one touchdown through the air. However, the season was viewed as a missed opportunity for the young Pythons.
2022
By their fifth season in the league, the Portland Pythons had fully hit their stride. For the first time in several seasons, the Pythons were not placed in a new division. The Pythons roster returned many of the stars from the yer before, and when the regular season started, Portland ripped off five wins in a row, including the season opener against the Kansas City Coyotes, avenging their loss from the previous year. The Pythons would only lose two games that season, one to the Norfolk Seawolves and another to the Kansas City Coyotes. Finishing with a 12-2 record, the Pythons easily won their division and secured a rematch with the Kansas City Coyotes for the DSFL North Championship. In the game, the Coyotes jumped out to an early 13-3 lead, and held it until halftime. However, in the second half of the game it was all Portland. Scoring 19 unanswered points, the Pythons secured a spot in the Ultimini, winning 19-13. In Ultimini V, the Pythons would meet the Tijuana Luchadores, who finished the regular season at 6-8 and upset the reigning champion San Antonio Marshals to win the conference. The game proved to be a back and forth affair, with Portland drawing first blood off a touchdown run by running back Michael Scott. The Pythons' defense would help add to that total, with Joel Shroeder's 35 yard interception return off of Luchadore's quarterback Brad Pennington for a touchdown. The Luchadores would answer with a Viggo Squanch touchdown reception from Pennington, leading to a 14-7 score at the half. The third quarter was mostly a defensive battle, with the Pythons managing to add to their total with a 35 yard field goal from Stephon Simpson. Sensing the urgency and that time was running out, Tijuana began the fourth quarter with a fire. First, running back Sydney Spinelli scored on a three yard run to make it 17-14. Then, Luchadore's kicker Klaus DerFisch scored a on a 20 yard field goal to tie the game at 17. However, with 4:58 left in the fourth quarter, wide receiver Mark Grau caught a 37 yard pass from Colt McCoy to put the Pythons up 24-17 and Portland held on for their second Ultimini title. Running back Michael Scott was the Offensive Player of the Game with 20 carries for 107 yards and a touchdown, while Portland linebacker Mason Brown was the Defensive Player of the Game, contributing nine tackles and two sacks. Full back Borro Gore won League MVP with 210 carries, 895 yards, and 14 touchdowns. He also caught 44 balls for 545 yards and two touchdowns. Defensive MVP went to Creed Bratton, Pythons linebacker with 109 tackles and 14 sacks. Finally, linebacker Mason Brown won Defensive Rookie of the Year with 104 tackles, 11 sacks, and two interceptions.
2023
The 2023 season would be a year in transition for the Pythons. With Colt McCoy as the only notable returning player, the Pythons roster was mostly young and untested. While they won their season opener on the road against the Norfolk Seawolves, the Pythons would then go on to lose four in a row. They would alternate wins and losses, before ultimately losing four of their final six games on the way to a final record of 6-8. They finished second in the North Division, behind the Kansas City Coyotes and their 10-4 record, and both teams would meet in the DSFL North Championship, hosted in Kansas City. The Pythons would jump out to an early lead off a Gavin Rice touchdown reception from quarterback Joliet L. Christ. Kansas City would answer five minutes later with a LaMarcus Strike touchdown reception from Gus T. T. Showbiz. It would be mostly Kansas City from there on out, with Coyotes' Mike Miles 31 yard interception return in the second quarter to make it 14-7 at the half. In the third quarter, kicker Beat Meoff addd a 34 yard field goal, and receiver Kazimir Oles caught 12 yard pass to make it 24-7 in favor of the Kansas City Coyotes. The Pythons would add a touchdown with an Elijah Lagerfield run with 7:20 left in the fourth quarter, but that would be the end of the scoring for the game. Portland would lose, 24-13 to Kansas City, who would go on to lose to the Tijuana Luchadores 21-20 in Ultimini VI. Quarterback Colt McCoy threw for 255 completions, 2653 yards, 6 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. On the ground, running back Elijah Lagerfield won League MVP and Offensive Rookie of the Year, leading the league with 324 carries, 1562 yards, and 10 touchdowns. He also added 21 receptions and 150 yards through the air. Lagerfield's performance was one of the few bright spots for the Pythons, in 2023, which proved to be a rebuilding year.
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Season-by-season records
| Season | Regular Season Record | Post Season Record | ||||||
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| 2018 | 5 | 9 | 0 | .357 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2019 | 11 | 3 | 0 | .786 | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2020 | 10 | 4 | 0 | .714 | 1 | 1 | ||
| 2021 | 10 | 4 | 0 | .714 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2022 | 12 | 2 | 0 | .857 | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2023 | 6 | 8 | 0 | .429 | 0 | 1 | ||
| 2024 | 8 | 6 | 0 | .571 | 1 | 1 | ||
| 2025 | 9 | 5 | 0 | .643 | 1 | 1 | ||
| 2026 | 13 | 1 | 0 | .929 | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2027 | 9 | 5 | 0 | .643 | 0 | 1 | ||
| 2028 | 8 | 6 | 0 | .571 | 0 | 1 | ||
| 2029 | 10 | 4 | 0 | .714 | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2030 | 7 | 7 | 0 | .500 | 1 | 1 | ||
| 2031 | 11 | 3 | 0 | .786 | 1 | 1 | ||
| 2032 | 11 | 3 | 0 | .786 | 1 | 1 | ||
| 2033 | 11 | 3 | 0 | .786 | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2034 | 8 | 6 | 0 | .571 | 0 | 1 | ||
| 2035 | 2 | 12 | 0 | .143 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2036 | 8 | 6 | 0 | .571 | 0 | 1 | ||
| 2037 | 5 | 9 | 0 | .357 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2038 | 5 | 9 | 0 | .357 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Total | 179 | 115 | 0 | .609 | 16 | 12 | ||
Players of note
Current roster
Portland Pythons roster
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Running backs Wide receivers
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Defensive linemen
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Linebackers
Defensive backs
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Reserve lists
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Rookies in italics
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Portland Pythons individual awards
Current staff
| DSFL Award Winners | ||
| Season | Player | Award |
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| 2020 (S5) | Jameis Christ (QB) | League MVP |
| 2020 (S5) | Jameis Christ (QB) | Offensive MVP |
| 2020 (S5) | Andreas Waiters (DE) | Defensive MVP |
| 2020 (S5) | Andreas Waiters (DE) | Defensive ROTY |
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Franchise records
Passing
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+ = min. 500 attempts, # = min. 100 attempts, ∗ = minimum 15 attempts
Rushing
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| Career | Season | Game | Career | Season | Game | Season | Game | |
∗ = minimum 15 attempts, # = min. 100 attempts, + = min. 500 attempts
Receiving
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| Career | Season | Game | Career | Season | Game | Season | Game | |
∗ = minimum 4 receptions, # = min. 20 receptions, + = min. 200 receptions
Other
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| Career | Season | Game | Career | Season | Game | Season | Game | |
Returns
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| Career | Season | Game | Career | Season | Game | Season | Game | |
Kicking
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| Career | Season | Game | Career | Season | Game | Season | Game | |
Defense
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Exceptional Performances
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| Career | Season | Game | Career | Season | Game | Season | Game | |
References
- ↑ "Portland Pythons Team Info". Official Portland Pythons Info Page. National Simulation Football League. Oct 20, 2017. Retrieved March 13, 2018.
