Ladies and gentleman, welcome again to ESPNSFL. My name is Zerin Nandrews and this is episode number 2 of our “Thoroughfare to Glory” (TTG) saga, bringing you the life of Season 18 QB prospect, the “Portuguese Phenom”, Jay “Football” Cue.
Today is the 19th, so if you follow us regularly, it is… Draft Day! So, in this very special day, our NSFL/DSFL specialist Dirk Kerbstreit talked again with our star, just to get a feel on his desires for this great day. They meet up in the University of Oregon training facility, home of the Oregon Ducks, where Jay has been living since he left Portugal, leading to the DSFL Draft.
Dirk – So, Jay, thanks again for having me and our ESPNSFL crew here to catch up.
Jay – No problem Dirk, happy to be here.
Dirk – So, you came a long way since the last time we talked. Left your home country, got into the US, won a prospect bowl and today you will have one of the most important days of your career, the DSFL Draft Day. How have you been dealing with so many changes in such a short time?
Jay – It has been a truly unbelievable experience. Still think I have been living in a dream. I arrived here a short time ago, but already met a lot of people, a lot of places, had an amazing time winning the Prospect Bowl with my teammates. Besides, having the privilege of working out here at Oregon University has really helped my game.
Dirk – How did it come up, the possibility to use the Ducks state of the art facilities?
Jay – I guess someone at the organization watched episode #1 of the TTG and managed to contact me. They were amazing, setting me up with a room and full access to the training facilities, where I can be completely focused. The coaching staff even allowed me to get some reps with the Ducks, to be able to assess my throwing motion.
Dirk – Now that you mention the throwing motion, looking at the Prospect Bowl, do you think that that is what set you up to throw those interceptions?
Jay – Well, it certainly did not help. Credit to the defenses obviously, but making bad throws is not very helpful. That problem has been addressed and I am working to improve my game, so that I get more TD passes and less INT’s. But fortunately, we still managed to win the Bowl and it finally gave me the feeling of playing football in front of a large crowd and winning silverware. I can’t wait to do it playing for the Ultimini.
Dirk – So that takes us to the DSFL Draft Jay. What are your expectations? Are you nervous?
Jay – I am not nervous, just anxious that the draft starts and I get the phone call from the GM. Ever since I was born 13 days ago that my dream was to play ball and I’ve worked hard to achieve it. And hearing my name get called tonight will be fantastic.
Dirk – Any preferences Jay? Any team that you would like to get you, any team that you would rather avoid?
Jay – No, not really. Like I said before, all I am hoping for is to go to an active team that wants to grow and help me and my fellow draftees to achieve our potential. And maybe we will go for the Ultimini, who knows...
Dirk – Do you believe you’ll be out of the board on the first round? Top QB of the draft perhaps?
Jay – Definitely not the top pick, maybe not even on the first round, and to be honest I have no idea where I’ll be even regarding the other QB prospects. Some mock drafts have me going on the first round, others on the third, it all depends on the idea GMs have of my and their needs of a QB, but we will see tonight. I understand it is a very specific position, where players stay in the DSFL longer, and that might make me go down a couple of rounds. No worries to the team who calls me, I’ll wait for my chance working hard everyday.
Dirk – Well Jay, thanks again for your time, we will catch up with you again after the draft to get your first impressions of your new team.
Jay – Thanks Dirk, looking forward to it. You will see me suited up tonight.
And this is all the time we have for today, stay tuned for more interviews and information on our TTG. Don’t forget to follow our coverage of tonight’s DSFL Draft to see where our star lands. This was Zerin Nandrews, for ESPNSFL at University of Oregon, goodbye, see you next time.
Today is the 19th, so if you follow us regularly, it is… Draft Day! So, in this very special day, our NSFL/DSFL specialist Dirk Kerbstreit talked again with our star, just to get a feel on his desires for this great day. They meet up in the University of Oregon training facility, home of the Oregon Ducks, where Jay has been living since he left Portugal, leading to the DSFL Draft.
Dirk – So, Jay, thanks again for having me and our ESPNSFL crew here to catch up.
Jay – No problem Dirk, happy to be here.
Dirk – So, you came a long way since the last time we talked. Left your home country, got into the US, won a prospect bowl and today you will have one of the most important days of your career, the DSFL Draft Day. How have you been dealing with so many changes in such a short time?
Jay – It has been a truly unbelievable experience. Still think I have been living in a dream. I arrived here a short time ago, but already met a lot of people, a lot of places, had an amazing time winning the Prospect Bowl with my teammates. Besides, having the privilege of working out here at Oregon University has really helped my game.
Dirk – How did it come up, the possibility to use the Ducks state of the art facilities?
Jay – I guess someone at the organization watched episode #1 of the TTG and managed to contact me. They were amazing, setting me up with a room and full access to the training facilities, where I can be completely focused. The coaching staff even allowed me to get some reps with the Ducks, to be able to assess my throwing motion.
Dirk – Now that you mention the throwing motion, looking at the Prospect Bowl, do you think that that is what set you up to throw those interceptions?
Jay – Well, it certainly did not help. Credit to the defenses obviously, but making bad throws is not very helpful. That problem has been addressed and I am working to improve my game, so that I get more TD passes and less INT’s. But fortunately, we still managed to win the Bowl and it finally gave me the feeling of playing football in front of a large crowd and winning silverware. I can’t wait to do it playing for the Ultimini.
Dirk – So that takes us to the DSFL Draft Jay. What are your expectations? Are you nervous?
Jay – I am not nervous, just anxious that the draft starts and I get the phone call from the GM. Ever since I was born 13 days ago that my dream was to play ball and I’ve worked hard to achieve it. And hearing my name get called tonight will be fantastic.
Dirk – Any preferences Jay? Any team that you would like to get you, any team that you would rather avoid?
Jay – No, not really. Like I said before, all I am hoping for is to go to an active team that wants to grow and help me and my fellow draftees to achieve our potential. And maybe we will go for the Ultimini, who knows...
Dirk – Do you believe you’ll be out of the board on the first round? Top QB of the draft perhaps?
Jay – Definitely not the top pick, maybe not even on the first round, and to be honest I have no idea where I’ll be even regarding the other QB prospects. Some mock drafts have me going on the first round, others on the third, it all depends on the idea GMs have of my and their needs of a QB, but we will see tonight. I understand it is a very specific position, where players stay in the DSFL longer, and that might make me go down a couple of rounds. No worries to the team who calls me, I’ll wait for my chance working hard everyday.
Dirk – Well Jay, thanks again for your time, we will catch up with you again after the draft to get your first impressions of your new team.
Jay – Thanks Dirk, looking forward to it. You will see me suited up tonight.
And this is all the time we have for today, stay tuned for more interviews and information on our TTG. Don’t forget to follow our coverage of tonight’s DSFL Draft to see where our star lands. This was Zerin Nandrews, for ESPNSFL at University of Oregon, goodbye, see you next time.