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Vegas Diaries - 2069 Edition

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TurfToe
Tue Mar 05 02:30 PM

This thread will be the game-by-game breakdown of the Las Vegas Rounders' 2069 season as seen by ChatGPT.

ChatGPT input was a few minimal directions and a dump of the basic game log.

Week 1

The CFL football game between the Los Angeles Outlaws and the Las Vegas Rounders was an intense battle that took place in Las Vegas, NV, under clear skies and 91-degree weather with a slight 2 mph wind. Las Vegas won the toss and elected to receive, setting the stage for an action-packed game.

In the first quarter, both teams showcased their offensive prowess with calculated plays and strategic maneuvers. Las Vegas opened the scoring with a touchdown by Noah Finley, followed by a successful extra point, taking an early 7-0 lead. However, Los Angeles quickly responded with a touchdown of their own, courtesy of Jim Ellison's pass to Ryan Lyons, tying the game at 7-7. The first quarter ended with both teams demonstrating strong defensive plays, setting the stage for an exciting remainder of the game.

As the game progressed into the second quarter, both teams continued to showcase their offensive and defensive capabilities. Las Vegas managed to break the tie with a successful field goal, taking a 10-7 lead. However, Los Angeles retaliated with a field goal of their own, tying the game once again at 10-10. The second quarter ended with the score tied, highlighting the competitive nature of the matchup.

Entering the third quarter, both teams intensified their efforts to gain the upper hand. Las Vegas capitalized on Los Angeles' mistakes, scoring a touchdown to take a 17-10 lead. Despite Los Angeles' valiant efforts, they were unable to match Las Vegas' offensive momentum, ending the third quarter trailing by seven points.

In the fourth quarter, the intensity of the game reached its peak as both teams fought fiercely to secure the victory. Las Vegas' defense proved formidable, intercepting Jim Ellison's pass and extending their lead with another touchdown, bringing the score to 24-10. Despite a late interception by Los Angeles, Las Vegas maintained their lead until the final whistle, securing a hard-fought victory over their rivals, the Los Angeles Outlaws, with a final score of 24-10.

Throughout the game, both teams exhibited exceptional athleticism, strategic gameplay, and unwavering determination, making it an exhilarating spectacle for CFL fans everywhere.

by TurfToe at Tue Mar 05, 2024 02:44 PM

Week 2

The game between the Detroit Vampires and the Las Vegas Rounders took place in Detroit, Michigan, with fair weather conditions at 46 degrees Fahrenheit and a 9 mph wind. Detroit won the toss and elected to receive.

In the first quarter, the game started with Abel Rhoden kicking off for Las Vegas, with Orlando Turner returning the ball for 15 yards to the Detroit 33-yard line. Despite a penalty against Detroit for offensive holding, they managed to advance with a pass completion from Scottie DiCosomo to Brandon McGee for 36 yards, setting up a touchdown run by John Shannon around right end. Emmitt Craig's extra point put Detroit ahead 7-0. Las Vegas quickly responded with a touchdown of their own, with David Kaesviharn completing a pass to TE Ryan McWilliams for a 5-yard score, tying the game at 7-7. Detroit regained the lead with another touchdown pass from DiCosomo to Avery McCloskey, tying the score at 14-14 with an extra point from Craig.

In the second quarter, Las Vegas pulled ahead with a touchdown pass from Kaesviharn to Gene Ungerer, followed by a successful extra point, putting them ahead 14-7. Detroit then tied the score again with a touchdown pass from DiCosomo to McCloskey, making it 14-14 after Craig's extra point. Las Vegas managed to take the lead again with a field goal by Abel Rhoden, putting them up 17-14 just before halftime.

After halftime, the third quarter saw both teams struggling to gain significant momentum, with Detroit tying the game once more with a field goal by Craig, making it 17-17. Las Vegas managed to regain the lead with another field goal by Rhoden, putting them ahead 20-17 as the third quarter came to a close.

In the fourth quarter, Las Vegas extended their lead with a field goal by Rhoden, making it 20-17. Detroit attempted to respond but faced difficulties, including a blocked punt by Las Vegas. Despite their efforts, Detroit couldn't overcome Las Vegas's defense, and the game ended with a final score of 20-17 in favor of the Las Vegas Rounders.

Overall, it was a closely contested game with both teams showing resilience, but Las Vegas ultimately emerged victorious with a narrow three-point margin.

by TurfToe at Tue Mar 05, 2024 02:50 PM

Week 3

And we're back, folks! Welcome to a gridiron showdown in Sin City where the Las Vegas Rounders are hosting the Seattle Spartans in this high-stakes CFL matchup! The Rounders came into this one looking to extend their winning streak, while the Spartans are hoping to pull off a huge upset on the road. Let's get right into the action!

The game kicked off under clear skies and mild temperatures, perfect conditions for some football. Las Vegas won the toss and elected to receive, setting the stage for a fast start. From the get-go, it was clear that the Rounders' ground game was firing on all cylinders. Running back Mark Gredzinski set the tone early with some powerful runs up the middle, showing great vision and burst through the line of scrimmage.

But it wasn't just the ground game that was working for Las Vegas. Quarterback David Kaesviharn was sharp in the pocket, connecting with his receivers on some big plays downfield. Wideout Caleb Stuart and tight end Ethan Davis were instrumental in the passing game, finding openings in the Spartans' secondary and moving the chains.

Defensively, the Rounders came out with intensity, pressuring Seattle's quarterback Kent Tyler and forcing some errant throws. Linebacker Buddy Hargreaves was a force to be reckoned with, wreaking havoc in the backfield and disrupting the Spartans' offensive rhythm.

As the game progressed, Las Vegas continued to dominate on both sides of the ball. Running back Noah Finley showcased his versatility, contributing both as a rusher and receiver out of the backfield. And let's not forget about the Rounders' special teams, with kicker Abel Rhoden nailing field goals and extra points to keep the scoreboard ticking.

Despite a valiant effort from the Spartans, including some impressive plays from their own standout players like wide receiver Andres Asimov and running back Joel Sallee, they couldn't overcome the relentless pressure from the Rounders.

In the end, it was a convincing victory for Las Vegas as they secured another win at home and solidified their position atop the CFL standings. Final score: Las Vegas Rounders 27, Seattle Spartans 6.

What a game, folks! The Rounders put on a clinic in all phases of the game, showcasing why they're a force to be reckoned with in the CFL. Stay tuned for more thrilling action as the season unfolds!

by TurfToe at Tue Mar 05, 2024 02:50 PM



2069 Las Vegas Rounders Draft Review

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TurfToe
Tue Feb 06 04:14 PM

2069 Las Vegas Rounders Draft Review

1-01 (1)
David Kaesviharn QB Fresno State
6'1" 210 lbs
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Pre-Camp:
Post-Camp Analysis:

All three QBs were considered the guy for Vegas at one point or another leading up to the draft. In the end, Kaesviharn heard his name called by Commissioner Smitty for the first overall pick to kick off the 2069 draft. Woodson was the clear favorite arm in this class but the combine exposed an athletic monster in Bey, who had one of the best combines of the decade. However, after the interview cycle finished, it was Kaesviharn who emerged atop the Vegas draft board. With the second-best arm in the draft and the best soft skills of the bunch, Kaesviharn should be the answer in Vegas.

3-07 (71)
Avery Thames OT Oklahoma Stater
6'0" 306 lbs
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Pre-Camp:
Post-Camp Analysis:

After trading up from 1.09 to 1.01, we had to send our 2.08 and 3rd next year up to Seattle. With 10 Tackles and a handful of Guards gone by the early 3rd, we liked Thames to step in as our swing Guard on day one. With LeFavor heading into his 9th year, it won't be long before Rottinghous returns to the right side and Thames takes over at LG.

4-06 (102)
Martin Boeck WR Indiana
5'11" 188 lbs
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Pre-Camp:
Post-Camp Analysis:

We had a hard time deciding between Boeck and Doersburg here. Boeck's combine was a tale of two outcomes, but his skills are very intriguing. Boeck enters a young WR room with another new addition of Bobby Burns via free agency. Burns and Ungerer are the vets who can hopefully steer these young bucks in the right direction. We had WR Harder as a late-3rd/early-4th grade but it's the CFL and we couldn't get back into the mid-3rd so we went with the next WR on our list. We are counting on Boeck's hands, 3rd down catching, route running, and big-play receiving to support Kaesviharn's upcoming campaign.

4-07 (76)
Duane Doersburg S Penn State
6'0" 205 lbs
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Pre-Camp:
Post-Camp Analysis:

When you can't decide between two guys, call Mikey for a trade. Boeck was our guy at 4.06, so if we couldn't make a reasonable trade here, we still go WR Boeck and hope our guy falls. Doersburg had the bars we wanted to backfill an aging Safety and looks like a poor man's Mitch Wickes - he just trades some CB bars for a little zone skill. This was the first pick where we deviated from our usual valuation method, so if Duane doesn't make the cut, we won't be surprised.

5-05 (133)
Dustin Cheatwood S Penn State
5' 11" 198 lbs
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Pre-Camp:
Post-Camp Analysis:

Cheatwood was high on our list and even though we went with Doersburg with 4.07, we couldn't let Cheatwood and his combine slip any further. His broad jump is the only blemish on his combine and we don't believe his bars are accurate. It's been a while since we let combine dictate a pick. It's still unclear if Dustin is a corner or safety but we'll make that determination at some point.

7-08 (200)
Toby Connell RB Wisconsin
5' 9" 205 lbs
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Pre-Camp:
Post-Camp Analysis:

This is where we like to find combine-only guys and we already warmed up with Cheatwood in the 5th, so let's roll with Connell in the 7th. His combine scores suggest these bars are heavily masked. Or they're not and we're wrong. Again, no surprise whichever way he turns out. We are looking forward to his development and hopeful unmasking.

7-23 (215)
Tony Meier QB Kansas State
6' 2" 215 lbs
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Pre-Camp:
Post-Camp Analysis:

I don't know why we had QBs on our list still. The deck is stacked against Meier right out of the gate, as he is the 5th member of our QB room and we'll be surprised if he makes the 60-man roster heading into the pre-season. We'll be chasing down a guy or two in 2nd FA that were after Meier on our list.



Draft utility ready for 2068 draft, starts 2/2 @ 10 am MST

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JJ Smitty
Mon Jan 29 06:46 AM

Link: http://www.thecfl.us/fof_draft/

To register, go to the link above and select the register tab. Your username is your teams full city name. For example, my username is Omaha.

Make sure you use the name below for your team;

Alaska
Atlanta
Atlantic City
Baltimore
Boise City
Boston
Brooklyn
Dallas
Death Valley
Denver
Detroit
Durham
El Paso
Fargo
Hartford
Honolulu
Iowa City
Kansas City
Las Vegas
Los Angeles
Miami
New Orleans
Ohio
Omaha
Oregon
San Antonio
Santa Cruz
Seattle
Shreveport
St. Louis
Tennessee
Tucson

As always, you must register before the draft clock starts or your picks will be autopicked for you.

Draft runs from 8 am MST to 10 pm MST.

Draft time;

Round 1: 2 hours
Round 2: 2 hours
Round 3: 1 hour
Round 4: 1 hour
Round 5: 1 hour
Round 6: 30 Minutes
Round 7: 30 Minutes

If you miss a pick then your time is reduced for the remaining rounds.

Please register early and let me know if you see any problems. Happy drafting!



Instructions for LIVE Coaches Draft: January 17th @ 7pm MST

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JJ Smitty
Wed Jan 10 06:27 AM

Instructions for the LIVE Coaches Draft:

Time\Date: January 17th @ 7 pm MST

Using Discord to Chat and Streaming this year

Instructions;

Open the Retain Staff window and when you click on "Finished with Renegotiation's" the Set Staff Draft window will appear.

This is where you will set your preferences for your coaches but this doesn't work in game for the live coaches draft so you have a couple choices;

1. Join the live coaches draft and draft live using discord

2. Send in a list of coaches you want me to draft for you. example below;

3. Just go with what you have, I'll skip your pick. (This is a change so the CPU doesn't change your coaches on their own)

Make a list of the open coaches from the game.

Live Draft Preference list example list;

Owner - JJSmitty
Team - Omaha

Head Coach;

1. Johnny Rogers - 43
2. Tommy Thomas - 54
3. Reggie Riley - 61
4. Rich Rod - 34
5. Keep my guy

Off Coordinator;

Name - Age
1. Timmy Toms - RB - West Coast - 47
2. Ron Hashpipe - QB - Spread - 51
3. Lonnie Morrison - WR - West Coast - 60
4. Willy Wiskey - OL - Balance - 37
5. Bill Smith -WR - Spread - 57

Def Coordinator;

Going to keep him

and so on with the other coaches.

Also, remember to PM me your list or join the Draft live. If not, I'll skip your pick so the computer doesn't change your coaches on their own.

*** I'm using Discord to Stream the draft.

Thanks guys and lets have some fun with this.



2068 Las Vegas Draft Review

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TurfToe
Wed Sep 27 03:07 PM

2068 Las Vegas Rounders Draft Review

Las Vegas entered 2068 ranked 7th in rushing with RB Noah Finley leading the ground game with over 1300 yards rushing after he and Mark Gredzinski both gained over 1000 yards rushing in 2066. Finley's contract talks garnered most of the off-season attention in Vegas with many expecting the Rounders to move up to land their franchise QB or a new running back in the 2068 draft.

1-29 (29)
Marlon Hardy DT Baylor
6'2" 303 lbs
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Despite many rumors about possible trades, Vegas stood pat at 1.29 and was rewarded with Baylor's stand-out DT, Marlon Hardy. Some think Hardy may be the most impactful defensive lineman in the 2068 draft. Hardy joins an experienced front seven in Vegas and will be featured in the rotation immediately.

2069 Update: Hardy was placed in the rotation as planned, recording 51 tackles, 22 assists, 2.5 sacks, 1 bloc, 7 hurries, and 4 QB knockdowns. Hardy also topped the Green Page in his rookie campaign:

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2-29 (61)
Gabriel Lane S Colorado State
6'1" 213 lbs
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For the 2nd year in a row, Vegas takes a Safety with their 2nd round pick. Last year, Vegas selected FS Willie Covington who started 7 games in 2067. Lane brings outstanding man coverage and physicality to a young Vegas secondary that has Erick Watkins as the lone holdover at Safety from the previous version of the Vegas defense.

2069 Update: Lane started 16 games last year tallying 80 tackles, 23 assists, 1 interception, and 7 passes defended. All-Pro LB's Hargreaves and Green were the only defenders with more tackles last season. Lane looks to be a leader on defense for the foreseeable future.

3-25 (89)
Ruben Schroeder WR Arizona State
6'2" 201 lbs
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The Rounders pressed the reset button on the WR room with the McSwag McSwain trade to Boston. Rumblings of other significant moves at the position were confirmed when Vegas selected 3 WR's in the 2068 draft, the first of which was Arizona State's Ruben Schroeder. Schroeder's size and 4.41 speed result in big plays and 3rd down conversions that run the current version of the Rounders' offense. Fans have been reminded that the Roush era is here with an offense that is far more methodical (reads: boring) than it was during McKnight's reign, but yards after the catch and chunk plays are the fuel to the new engine. Schroeder has the skills to fit this offense.

2069 Update: Schroeder was the first of 3 WR's selected by Vegas last year but he's the worst of the three. He is currently the leader of the receiver room but he needs to start producing if he wants to see a second contract with the Rounders.

3-29 (93)
Jamal Coward TE Mississippi
6'3" 251 lbs
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TurfToe seemed hell-bent on going TE with this pick and rumor has it the war room was divided between Jamal Coward and Carlos Bradetich. Reports indicate it came down to the difference in blocking strength and hands between these two and Coward won out in the staff's eyes. Coward will get a chance to earn a roster spot in the passing game and on special teams.

2069 Update: Coward won a roster spot and is still on the team. He's a 50/50 guy - he caught 1 of his 2 targets and made 1 of his 2 key run block opportunities. Coward is the 3rd TE that sees limited time in 13 and 23 personnel.

4-22 (118)
Jay Burgess WR Alabama
5'11" 192 lbs
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Jay Burgess was the 2nd WR selected as part of the receiver room overhaul showcasing similar skills to Schroeder. Burgess lacks Schroeder's size but brings a superior route-running ability that should help Roush in his second season as a starter. Burgess's ability to move the chains and generate chunk plays was very pronounced on film. Burgess is a raw prospect but has the motor and football IQ to succeed at the next level.

2069 Update: Burgess may lack Schroeder's size but he's every bit the football player Schroeder isn't. He was brought along slowly with 44 targets (4th on the team) but he has developed nicely. We expect big things from Burgess in his sophomore seaon.

4-23 (119)
Damian Latschaw OLB Oklahoma
6'0" 236 lbs
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Latschaw joins one of the best LB corps in the CFL. He was brought in as a coverage specialist and should make a noticeable impact on passing downs and special teams. If Latschaw can get some plusses on film in the running game, he may cement his spot as a backup OLB on this roster.

2069 Update: Latschaw's smaller frame is evident in the run game but he has shown flashes in the passing game. In limited time he hasn't allowed a catch and has a PD% of 82.5 in limited play. The verdict is still out on Damian but he is still on the 53-man roster.

4-29 (125)
Amos Pitcher P Morningside
6'2" 215 lbs
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Journeyman punter Jesse Givens started showing his age last season, so Morningside's Amos Pitcher was brought in to compete after his solid showing at the CFL combine. Pitcher embarassed some of the QB's at the combine and some scouts actually thought he was one of this class's QB's during his workout. Pitcher brings a powerful leg along with passing and rushing skills that can be leveraged on fakes on both punts and from the holder position on FG's.

2069 Update: Pitcher demonstrated his big leg matching the league lead with a 72-yarder. He also had the 7th-best average at 47.3 and a respectable 38 of 93 punts inside the 20. Pitcher has a roster spot unless he does something stupid to lose it.

5-11 (139)
Brady Floyd RB Washington State
5'11" 216 lbs
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Many pundits expected Vegas to settle their contract issues with Noah Finley by selecting one of the many top runners in this class. Instead, Vegas waited until the 5th round to grab a runner and they selected an interesting prospect in Floyd. Floyd brings elusiveness that Vegas fans haven't seen since Gmerek's days in the black and pink. Floyd has the quickness to hit the hole or get to the outside but lacks a second gear needed to consistently break off big plays. He lacks hands even though he runs precise routes and has a knack for moving the chains in the passing game. Reps in the pre-season will be key to understanding Floyd's future as a Rounder.

2069 Update: Floyd managed to stick around and even get some work during the regular season. Appearing in 6 games last year he took 91 carries for 342 (3.76 ypc) and 2 TD's. He's still a bubble guy but he's also on a CFL roster.

5-29 (157)
Mason Gillespie C Alabama
5'11" 283 lbs
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Sophomore center Ed Hutton managed a handful of starts last season and did well enough for Vegas to release long-time center Soltis. Hutton has big shoes to fill and Alabama's Mason Gillespie was brought in for support. Gillespie demonstrated similar skills as Hutton, but scouts are concerned with his size. If he is unable to put on some more weight, this level may prove too much for the rookie.

2069 Update: Gillespie impressed in the pre-season and earned 16 starts during the regular season. He went 44-115 KRB's (38.3 BPCt) with 1 pancake and 2 sacks allowed (23.2 OPct). He also earned All-League First Team Center honors.

6-29 (189)
Caleb Stuart WR Miami Florida
5'9" 189 lbs
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Caleb Stuart was the 3rd receiver selected by Vegas in the 2068 draft. Stuart's ability to get downfield, move the chains, and adjust to poorly thrown balls made him essential to the receiver reload in Vegas. OC Jackie Tubbs said the one thing that stood out on Stuart was his catch radius and ability to catch poorly thrown balls despite his small stature. Definitely a guy to watch as the pre-season unfolds.

2069 Update: Stuart was an afterthought in the Rounders' 2068 draft but he wound up as the 2nd best WR selected by Vegas. Although eh was brought in as a 3rd down specialist, his 75% completion rate in the red zone has garnered some attention from the coaching staff. Stuart will probably be a Rounder longer than Schroeder.

2069 look back added.

by TurfToe at Wed Feb 07, 2024 07:49 PM



2069 TRADE BLOCK
Trade Deadline is when the week 9 sim is completed

Santa Cruz Privateers (Cheesehead Craig)
THE Santa Cruz Privateers Block - 2069

Los Angeles Outlaws (Vitostallion)
Los Angeles Trade Block

Denver Dynomite (Bal D'Locs)
Running Back???

Miami Talons (bbriders)
Miami Talons Block

Las Vegas Rounders (TurfToe)
2069 Vegas Block - DE/QB

Atlantic City Phantoms (jamesumd1)
Atlantic City Trade Block

St. Louis Silverbacks (JimmyJ)
St. Louis Block

New Orleans Voodoo (BGBob)
1.28

Denver Dynomite (Bal D'Locs)
DenverTrade Block

Santa Cruz Privateers (Cheesehead Craig)
THE Santa Cruz Privateers Block

Shreveport Pride (Raven Hawk)
Shreveport Trade Block

Detroit Vampires (zenzog)
Detroit 2069 Trade Block

Honolulu Sharks (SweenDawg)
Honolulu - 2069 Trade Block

Fargo Sodbusters (Ushikawa)
FAR 2069 - CBs

Boston Blizzard (slimmikey)
Boston's Big Block -- Lowered prices

St. Louis Silverbacks (JimmyJ)
St. Louis Fire Sale

Oregon Bandits (mac88)
Oregon Block

Honolulu Sharks (SweenDawg)
Honolulu 2068 Block

Tennessee Militia (Aamalin)
Militia Block

Denver Dynomite (Bal D'Locs)
Denver TRADE BLOCK - 4-3 LB's available

Durham Bulldogs (Soxnation)
Durham Trade Block

San Antonio Stingers (hbcook86)
San Antonio 2068 Block

Texas Inferno (BazookaJohnny)
QB Bart Marsh 66/66

Santa Cruz Privateers (Cheesehead Craig)
Santa Cruz Block - QB available

Hartford Attack (Masked)
Hartford Block (DE)