Alright, back at the helm for The Pancake House #2. I have to say, writing written blogs like these make the weeks went by pretty quickly. Although by looking at the title, you know this particular piece will be kind of long in the total word count. Or maybe not, depending on how much creative content I could churn out to retell what I’ve been through for the weeks gone bye. Nonetheless, TPH #1 did make me some good money, so I’m not complaining! Onward to the preseason weeks!
Let me tell you, the first time I went to that Norfolkdome locker room for the first time as a player… it was something else. Having some conversations with your teammates, going over some other schemes, or the opponent’s tendencies that we might have missed, that feeling I never really actually felt before the Prospect Bowl, being part of the Tiburon Landsharks. Even then, I still considered myself a draft prospect, not exactly being part of a DSFL franchise. Now, I’m donning the Seawolves’ colours, and I felt I was indeed there, ready to rock and roll. Our first preseason matchup was against the Tijuana Luchadores. Multiple Ultimini champions. But that was in the past, and since the Seawolves’ were current defending champions, we need to get ourselves set. It was a hard-fought win, with us winning 16-13. There were some mistakes on my part, namely one penalty, and our offensive line managing to let some sacks on our quarterback, Ramza. But the offense did their job, and the defense held them to 2 field goals and an interception. There’s a lot of work to do for the next three weeks.
The rest of the preseason weeks well… I say it was decent? We won against Portland, 14-9. Honestly, the defense team really did their job well to complement the offensive drive, and guess who got 5 pancakes at the end of the day? This guy right here, and I didn’t incur a penalty call! Also, we managed not to let our QB get sacked this time! Then we got smashed by Dallas 23-10. 2 pancakes, but we couldn’t really stop their defense on pressuring the drive nor holding them on offense. Then somehow, on the last week, we got that winning mojo back by defeating the Grey Ducks 23-13. I got 5 pancakes, but I really, really need to give the defense a good pat on the back. My goodness me.
Anyway, with preseason done, our focus shifted towards the regular season and Week 1 of the DSFL, with our first opponent being the Portland Pythons at their home. Let’s just say, their draft list of Tight Ends didn’t help them win against us. 33-17. A total team effort. From offense to defense was a well-oiled machine. They didn’t bestow Ramza with the MVP award last season for no reason. That man is such a fantastic passer, and his legs were no joke either. Same with our receivers and our running core. Then the defense. My goodness, the defense. Every time I watched them on the sideline for this match, I can’t help but get myself up and standing on the sideline just cheering for them. After all, they did hold Portland to 17 points. Let’s just say; we had an excellent after-match meal together as a team. Onwards to Week 2, and this time we’re going home to Norfolk to face against the Grey Ducks. Quack quack, motherf-ers, you all better #FearTheFleet.
Ananda Adyan
#76
Norfolk Seawolves
Let me tell you, the first time I went to that Norfolkdome locker room for the first time as a player… it was something else. Having some conversations with your teammates, going over some other schemes, or the opponent’s tendencies that we might have missed, that feeling I never really actually felt before the Prospect Bowl, being part of the Tiburon Landsharks. Even then, I still considered myself a draft prospect, not exactly being part of a DSFL franchise. Now, I’m donning the Seawolves’ colours, and I felt I was indeed there, ready to rock and roll. Our first preseason matchup was against the Tijuana Luchadores. Multiple Ultimini champions. But that was in the past, and since the Seawolves’ were current defending champions, we need to get ourselves set. It was a hard-fought win, with us winning 16-13. There were some mistakes on my part, namely one penalty, and our offensive line managing to let some sacks on our quarterback, Ramza. But the offense did their job, and the defense held them to 2 field goals and an interception. There’s a lot of work to do for the next three weeks.
The rest of the preseason weeks well… I say it was decent? We won against Portland, 14-9. Honestly, the defense team really did their job well to complement the offensive drive, and guess who got 5 pancakes at the end of the day? This guy right here, and I didn’t incur a penalty call! Also, we managed not to let our QB get sacked this time! Then we got smashed by Dallas 23-10. 2 pancakes, but we couldn’t really stop their defense on pressuring the drive nor holding them on offense. Then somehow, on the last week, we got that winning mojo back by defeating the Grey Ducks 23-13. I got 5 pancakes, but I really, really need to give the defense a good pat on the back. My goodness me.
Anyway, with preseason done, our focus shifted towards the regular season and Week 1 of the DSFL, with our first opponent being the Portland Pythons at their home. Let’s just say, their draft list of Tight Ends didn’t help them win against us. 33-17. A total team effort. From offense to defense was a well-oiled machine. They didn’t bestow Ramza with the MVP award last season for no reason. That man is such a fantastic passer, and his legs were no joke either. Same with our receivers and our running core. Then the defense. My goodness, the defense. Every time I watched them on the sideline for this match, I can’t help but get myself up and standing on the sideline just cheering for them. After all, they did hold Portland to 17 points. Let’s just say; we had an excellent after-match meal together as a team. Onwards to Week 2, and this time we’re going home to Norfolk to face against the Grey Ducks. Quack quack, motherf-ers, you all better #FearTheFleet.
Ananda Adyan
#76
Norfolk Seawolves