09-16-2022, 05:47 PM
(This post was last modified: 09-19-2022, 12:35 PM by MobiausGrander. Edited 1 time in total.)
Well folks we come back from last time as the last time we looking at Dusty's story, the Coyotes were 0-4 and just not feeling things. Queen's down in the dumps as who could blame him. The young LB's continue to be the bright spots of this team. Dusty continues his pancake dominance with Brandon not far behind. The Coyotes have hope in every spot you look at, but that leaves still so much to be desired while losing every game so far. So let's deep dive back into Dusty's point of view of things and see how the rest of these weeks go for them.
**Beginning of Transcript**
6AM -Dusty wakes up for practice after having another rough go at games as they lost all of them- -He begins his stretches as usual where David walks in looking less tired than usual- Dusty notices and asks, "Did you wake up before me or something?" David nods, "Yep I've been going over some sponsorship deals for you Dusty and I must say, It's definitely not easy to sell a OL to a business to represent them. Now I will say the Pancake brand Starving Jill would still love to resign you to another contract deal with them. So We need to go ahead meet up with them when we can as they'd like to iron out a deal before this current one ends." Dusty nods, "Right... It's 6 In the morning David I'd like to just stretch, but for sure we'll talk with those guys later on when I got time." David shrugs, "You asked Dusty, I just answered and you should be thanking me for thinking money wise for you. I know you're the Football guy, but you have to care about that money as It's not always to come your way forever." Dusty answers back, "Well as long as I'm dishing out these pancakes, I don't think It'll be hard for me to make money or for sponsors to come our way." David chuckles, "that's the hope Dusty."
-They continue their morning doing their own personal things and meet up at the breakfast table- Dusty asks, "have you ever pitched like maybe me being on a cereal box or maybe making a pancake cereal?" David's Eyes open wide, "Dusty that's a great idea, It may not be the most glamorous, but let's be honest I don't think we have much of a choice when It comes to the glamorous choices." -They continue their talk of this idea and finish up their breakfast from 6AM to 10AM-
10:30 AM -Dusty arrives early at the practice facility where he notices everyone showed up early- Dusty walks over to catch up with Queen, "Hey why's everyone here early?" Queen shrugs, "guess we all knew Coach Frost expected us to be here early." -Dusty gives a shocked look- "Well I mean we haven't been that great on offense I know that, but I still wouldn't think Coach Frost wouldn't be too worried yet." Queen looks over, "Dusty were 0-4, I'd be worried If I was him when your team just isn't performing." -They all walk in together and get dressed per the usual to make It out to the field at 11AM-
11AM -The team arrives on the practice field and everyone stretches together and get's to their respective sides on the field- -Each player starts to wonder where Coach Frost Is, Till- Coach Frost screams, "I'm glad all of you on are time, Cause boy do I got something for all of you. Especially the offense. I feel you guys took advantage of my kindness to start the season, so everyone be ready to run!" -Everyone startled by him just screaming as he walked into the practice facility, you could see every player scramble to get on some line at least expecting punishment- Coach Frost chuckles, "Oh you want me to punish you now? That's not how I want to do It." -Coach Frost tells his Coach's something in their ear which they start setting up things for a scrimmage It seemed- -Everyone was a bit excited, but we knew this scrimmage had more to It-
11:15 AM -The Scrimmage was set up and everyone was waiting for what Coach Frost had to say next- Coach Frost would start talking, "So I felt that since the Offense wants to keep letting us down during the game I figured I wanted to make It more worth your time to actually try on Offense. So were going to scrimmage, now every time you guys turn the ball over the downs will be reset, but that's a down and back for the defense as well as the offense. Every time the offense Is able to score on a drive Is a down and back for the defense." -The defense felt a little targeted even with how well they were playing where Brian Duke steps out- "Hey Coach I know you're trying to prove a point and we definitely understand why, but why punish the defense?" Coach Frost smiles, "I'm glad you asked mr Duke since you are a leader along with Hayden on that defense, so let's go through todays practice and learn that lesson."
Dusty whispers to Brandon, "I already know what the lesson Is and It feels odd to punish the Defense for It" Brandon answers back, "but It also makes sense, It's odd."
-We lined up and started our drive, where we were immediately stopped on our first possession and every started our down and back- -We lined back up for another drive and were stopped again- -ran again- -We torched the cb's with our wr Blaze jr, so the defense had to run alone this time- -By the end of practice the whole defense was throwing up and as our offense was watching Coach Frost started yelling, "You see what the hell you guys do to this defense every time you don't score. Every time you don't score or turn the ball over It forces that defense to have to play more on the field. You see the more you guys keep the pressure on the other team allows for the Defense to rest. Are the defense playing great though? They absolutely are. It's just to me that the offense just feels you guys deserve a pity party and I'm not having It. So I want you guys to 4 down and backs to end practice." Coach Frost blows his whistle- -The Offense runs-
2PM -Everyone enters the locker room panting and huffing trying to catch a breath or just falling on the benches- -Dusty decides to stand up despite being so tired he wanted to pass out- Huffing, "Guys.. I want you guys to think about today every time you make a mistake out there on the field.... You think about who you're hurting every time you do something on the field that doesn't benefit us as a team. So I beg of you guys to understand that we are a team and that I know some of you guys worry about your stats just as I do. At the end of the day the only stat that matters Is If we win." -Everyone screams- "YEAH!!!!" -Brian Duke and Caleb Hayden stand up-
Caleb speaks, "We understand each and everyone one of us want to make it to the ISFL especially being drafted just like me and Duke here are looking to do. What you need to focus on right now Is where we are right now and that's on the Coyotes. Were all Coyotes currently and we need to show that we take pride In that." Brian Duke speaks as well, "Damn straight and I play my heart out every play because I want to be the best and I need your guys help In making this one of the best teams In the league. Let's focus on getting a win then playoffs later on got It?" -Everyone comes together into a huddle- "Coyotes on 3!" "1" "2" "3" "COYOTES!!!!!!!" -Practices seems to end great in the locker room as Dusty, Brandon, and Queen enter the Film room-
2:15 PM -Brian and Caleb see the 3 guys in the film room and step in to watch- "Care If we join you guys?" Dusty chuckles, "not at all especially after today's practice and I've been waiting on you guys to ask to watch film with us." -They laugh and continue watching film this time with 5 guys-
4PM -Dusty finally Is the last one to leave where Coach Frost calls him over- "Hey Dusty I heard your speech In there and I appreciate you doing that as I know It ain't easy to step and speak into a group of guys who are all adults doing their job." Dusty shrugs, "I had to say something as even I was mad myself." Coach Frost nods, "I know I hated even punishing you guys like that, but my emotions were flowing and I just went with It." Dusty nods, "Aye coach we all let our emotions get us, but sometimes It works great and I feel that was what was needed for us as a team, well coach I have to get going I'm meeting my agent David somewhere-
Coach Frost answers back, "Well Alright Dusty you keep putting In work and I'm sure you'll be called up before next season I have no doubt In my mind."
5PM -Dusty finally arrives at the office of Starving Jill where David and the corporate has been waiting- "Sorry I'm late guys Coach Frost had to talk to me as we had a tough practice." They all shake their heads, "no need to apologize just glad you made It." "So as we were telling David here we do feel that we want to give your money as you have definitely become more popular. So we have heard great raving reviews about your brand of pancakes for our starving Jill brand and think we could make the product for less while keeping the same flavor." Dusty raises his eyebrows, "Well If the reviews are great why change the ingredients and try to make It for less?" David nudges him, "Well It Is a business Dusty as they need to take care of things as well and trying to maximize their product." Dusty nudges him off, "Well when my face Is on a brand If the product Is bad It makes me look bad, right?" The Corporate can tell Dusty Is getting hostile, "Well that changed quick huh? Well Dusty we'd better discuss this with David and you another time as we will be testing before we officially consider it with your trademark on It. As we definitely understand your concerns as soon as we get our prototypes we'll pull you guys in and let you taste them. Sound good?" Dusty nods, "I suppose that's fair sorry If I came off rude." "No Worries Mr Dusty we love having you represent us and we have to make sure you're happy with the product first and foremost." -The meeting ends-
6PM -They walk into the apartment as Dusty listens to music for a bit, till David comes over to him- "Hey Dusty how you holding up?" "Just frustrated with how the Coyotes season has went, but especially with those guys trying to be greedy, but I know It's business have to make money." David nods, "Definitely, but I just came to let you know Baking Palm wanted to sponsor you since they know you'd be playing for Yellowknife in the future and would be able to advertise It a lot at home games." Dustys smiles, "That sounds awesome! when do they want to talk?" "Well they prefer to talk at the end of the season to make sure first you will play with yellowknife as they know Kansas City can get cold, but they want to make sure they invest in you at the right time. It's a business right?" Dusty rolls his eyes, "Right, always about the money." "Money makes the world go around Dusty and you know that." Dusty chuckles, "Well yeah It's what I get paid to play so I definitely understand money makes things work." David claps, "Wonderful man just focus on these games coming up get some wins and pancakes as always and your marketability will skyrocket baby."
-After a great day of practice especially one that seemed more like punishment, the team came together and Dusty had issues with his current sponsor, but learns of another that will offer Itself when the season ends Things are looking up, but let's look how the next set of games went for the coyotes-
Game 5 against Bondi Beach Buccaneers seemed promising but with mistakes still happening they would ultimately lose 24-14 which really wasn't bad at all
0-5
Game 6 against Dallas Birddogs they would do everything right before the Dallas Birddogs would try to amount for a comeback, but ultimately the Coyotes would hold off for their first win of the season winning 37-17!
1-5
Game 7 They would play Tijuana who in turn would remind the Coyotes they were far from ready yet and got smacked 38-7 as this loss would definitely sting especially for Dusty with only 2 pancakes sheesh thats a low for him.
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Game 8 London Royals would play against the Coyotes again, but this time in the Yotes house. The Yotes made sure to keep It competitive as It definitely was but ultimately the Coyotes were able to hold of the London offense after kicking a field goal to extend the lead to win the game 19-14!
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Game 9 Portland Pythons with an amazing defense would also remind the Coyotes you can have a great defense that can stop us for a bit, but If you can't capitalize and score we'll tear you up as the Pythons would beat the Coyotes 37-14
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Game 10 Minnesota Grey Ducks would play on Coyotes field and embarrass them on Coyotes field as they would make them make mistake after mistake causing problems for them and fumbling and Ints continue to haunt this Coyote squad. Let's just say they lost 38-16 which is unfortunate when a win would of been nice here.
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So that's the recap of 6 games that have happened so far since we last deep dived into Dusty's life. The Coyotes are figuring things out on offense, but Brian Duke and Caleb Hayden continue their stellar rookie play and continuing to show that chemistry they had from Boston College. Queen definitely fixed his QB mechanics, but still makes some mistakes here and there. The line Is getting better and trying to protect Queen as much as possible. The Wr core Is looking stronger over time, but It's still obviously clear this team has a young offense and young stout defense. If only you could keep players for longer. I believe this knocks them out of playoff contention as well, but the most important thing with the DSFL Is to make friends and connections as the big time league of the ISFL makes it way to everyone soon. Coyotes sure wish they could. We'll see you guys next time as we wait!
**Beginning of Transcript**
6AM -Dusty wakes up for practice after having another rough go at games as they lost all of them- -He begins his stretches as usual where David walks in looking less tired than usual- Dusty notices and asks, "Did you wake up before me or something?" David nods, "Yep I've been going over some sponsorship deals for you Dusty and I must say, It's definitely not easy to sell a OL to a business to represent them. Now I will say the Pancake brand Starving Jill would still love to resign you to another contract deal with them. So We need to go ahead meet up with them when we can as they'd like to iron out a deal before this current one ends." Dusty nods, "Right... It's 6 In the morning David I'd like to just stretch, but for sure we'll talk with those guys later on when I got time." David shrugs, "You asked Dusty, I just answered and you should be thanking me for thinking money wise for you. I know you're the Football guy, but you have to care about that money as It's not always to come your way forever." Dusty answers back, "Well as long as I'm dishing out these pancakes, I don't think It'll be hard for me to make money or for sponsors to come our way." David chuckles, "that's the hope Dusty."
-They continue their morning doing their own personal things and meet up at the breakfast table- Dusty asks, "have you ever pitched like maybe me being on a cereal box or maybe making a pancake cereal?" David's Eyes open wide, "Dusty that's a great idea, It may not be the most glamorous, but let's be honest I don't think we have much of a choice when It comes to the glamorous choices." -They continue their talk of this idea and finish up their breakfast from 6AM to 10AM-
10:30 AM -Dusty arrives early at the practice facility where he notices everyone showed up early- Dusty walks over to catch up with Queen, "Hey why's everyone here early?" Queen shrugs, "guess we all knew Coach Frost expected us to be here early." -Dusty gives a shocked look- "Well I mean we haven't been that great on offense I know that, but I still wouldn't think Coach Frost wouldn't be too worried yet." Queen looks over, "Dusty were 0-4, I'd be worried If I was him when your team just isn't performing." -They all walk in together and get dressed per the usual to make It out to the field at 11AM-
11AM -The team arrives on the practice field and everyone stretches together and get's to their respective sides on the field- -Each player starts to wonder where Coach Frost Is, Till- Coach Frost screams, "I'm glad all of you on are time, Cause boy do I got something for all of you. Especially the offense. I feel you guys took advantage of my kindness to start the season, so everyone be ready to run!" -Everyone startled by him just screaming as he walked into the practice facility, you could see every player scramble to get on some line at least expecting punishment- Coach Frost chuckles, "Oh you want me to punish you now? That's not how I want to do It." -Coach Frost tells his Coach's something in their ear which they start setting up things for a scrimmage It seemed- -Everyone was a bit excited, but we knew this scrimmage had more to It-
11:15 AM -The Scrimmage was set up and everyone was waiting for what Coach Frost had to say next- Coach Frost would start talking, "So I felt that since the Offense wants to keep letting us down during the game I figured I wanted to make It more worth your time to actually try on Offense. So were going to scrimmage, now every time you guys turn the ball over the downs will be reset, but that's a down and back for the defense as well as the offense. Every time the offense Is able to score on a drive Is a down and back for the defense." -The defense felt a little targeted even with how well they were playing where Brian Duke steps out- "Hey Coach I know you're trying to prove a point and we definitely understand why, but why punish the defense?" Coach Frost smiles, "I'm glad you asked mr Duke since you are a leader along with Hayden on that defense, so let's go through todays practice and learn that lesson."
Dusty whispers to Brandon, "I already know what the lesson Is and It feels odd to punish the Defense for It" Brandon answers back, "but It also makes sense, It's odd."
-We lined up and started our drive, where we were immediately stopped on our first possession and every started our down and back- -We lined back up for another drive and were stopped again- -ran again- -We torched the cb's with our wr Blaze jr, so the defense had to run alone this time- -By the end of practice the whole defense was throwing up and as our offense was watching Coach Frost started yelling, "You see what the hell you guys do to this defense every time you don't score. Every time you don't score or turn the ball over It forces that defense to have to play more on the field. You see the more you guys keep the pressure on the other team allows for the Defense to rest. Are the defense playing great though? They absolutely are. It's just to me that the offense just feels you guys deserve a pity party and I'm not having It. So I want you guys to 4 down and backs to end practice." Coach Frost blows his whistle- -The Offense runs-
2PM -Everyone enters the locker room panting and huffing trying to catch a breath or just falling on the benches- -Dusty decides to stand up despite being so tired he wanted to pass out- Huffing, "Guys.. I want you guys to think about today every time you make a mistake out there on the field.... You think about who you're hurting every time you do something on the field that doesn't benefit us as a team. So I beg of you guys to understand that we are a team and that I know some of you guys worry about your stats just as I do. At the end of the day the only stat that matters Is If we win." -Everyone screams- "YEAH!!!!" -Brian Duke and Caleb Hayden stand up-
Caleb speaks, "We understand each and everyone one of us want to make it to the ISFL especially being drafted just like me and Duke here are looking to do. What you need to focus on right now Is where we are right now and that's on the Coyotes. Were all Coyotes currently and we need to show that we take pride In that." Brian Duke speaks as well, "Damn straight and I play my heart out every play because I want to be the best and I need your guys help In making this one of the best teams In the league. Let's focus on getting a win then playoffs later on got It?" -Everyone comes together into a huddle- "Coyotes on 3!" "1" "2" "3" "COYOTES!!!!!!!" -Practices seems to end great in the locker room as Dusty, Brandon, and Queen enter the Film room-
2:15 PM -Brian and Caleb see the 3 guys in the film room and step in to watch- "Care If we join you guys?" Dusty chuckles, "not at all especially after today's practice and I've been waiting on you guys to ask to watch film with us." -They laugh and continue watching film this time with 5 guys-
4PM -Dusty finally Is the last one to leave where Coach Frost calls him over- "Hey Dusty I heard your speech In there and I appreciate you doing that as I know It ain't easy to step and speak into a group of guys who are all adults doing their job." Dusty shrugs, "I had to say something as even I was mad myself." Coach Frost nods, "I know I hated even punishing you guys like that, but my emotions were flowing and I just went with It." Dusty nods, "Aye coach we all let our emotions get us, but sometimes It works great and I feel that was what was needed for us as a team, well coach I have to get going I'm meeting my agent David somewhere-
Coach Frost answers back, "Well Alright Dusty you keep putting In work and I'm sure you'll be called up before next season I have no doubt In my mind."
5PM -Dusty finally arrives at the office of Starving Jill where David and the corporate has been waiting- "Sorry I'm late guys Coach Frost had to talk to me as we had a tough practice." They all shake their heads, "no need to apologize just glad you made It." "So as we were telling David here we do feel that we want to give your money as you have definitely become more popular. So we have heard great raving reviews about your brand of pancakes for our starving Jill brand and think we could make the product for less while keeping the same flavor." Dusty raises his eyebrows, "Well If the reviews are great why change the ingredients and try to make It for less?" David nudges him, "Well It Is a business Dusty as they need to take care of things as well and trying to maximize their product." Dusty nudges him off, "Well when my face Is on a brand If the product Is bad It makes me look bad, right?" The Corporate can tell Dusty Is getting hostile, "Well that changed quick huh? Well Dusty we'd better discuss this with David and you another time as we will be testing before we officially consider it with your trademark on It. As we definitely understand your concerns as soon as we get our prototypes we'll pull you guys in and let you taste them. Sound good?" Dusty nods, "I suppose that's fair sorry If I came off rude." "No Worries Mr Dusty we love having you represent us and we have to make sure you're happy with the product first and foremost." -The meeting ends-
6PM -They walk into the apartment as Dusty listens to music for a bit, till David comes over to him- "Hey Dusty how you holding up?" "Just frustrated with how the Coyotes season has went, but especially with those guys trying to be greedy, but I know It's business have to make money." David nods, "Definitely, but I just came to let you know Baking Palm wanted to sponsor you since they know you'd be playing for Yellowknife in the future and would be able to advertise It a lot at home games." Dustys smiles, "That sounds awesome! when do they want to talk?" "Well they prefer to talk at the end of the season to make sure first you will play with yellowknife as they know Kansas City can get cold, but they want to make sure they invest in you at the right time. It's a business right?" Dusty rolls his eyes, "Right, always about the money." "Money makes the world go around Dusty and you know that." Dusty chuckles, "Well yeah It's what I get paid to play so I definitely understand money makes things work." David claps, "Wonderful man just focus on these games coming up get some wins and pancakes as always and your marketability will skyrocket baby."
-After a great day of practice especially one that seemed more like punishment, the team came together and Dusty had issues with his current sponsor, but learns of another that will offer Itself when the season ends Things are looking up, but let's look how the next set of games went for the coyotes-
Game 5 against Bondi Beach Buccaneers seemed promising but with mistakes still happening they would ultimately lose 24-14 which really wasn't bad at all
0-5
Game 6 against Dallas Birddogs they would do everything right before the Dallas Birddogs would try to amount for a comeback, but ultimately the Coyotes would hold off for their first win of the season winning 37-17!
1-5
Game 7 They would play Tijuana who in turn would remind the Coyotes they were far from ready yet and got smacked 38-7 as this loss would definitely sting especially for Dusty with only 2 pancakes sheesh thats a low for him.
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Game 8 London Royals would play against the Coyotes again, but this time in the Yotes house. The Yotes made sure to keep It competitive as It definitely was but ultimately the Coyotes were able to hold of the London offense after kicking a field goal to extend the lead to win the game 19-14!
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Game 9 Portland Pythons with an amazing defense would also remind the Coyotes you can have a great defense that can stop us for a bit, but If you can't capitalize and score we'll tear you up as the Pythons would beat the Coyotes 37-14
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Game 10 Minnesota Grey Ducks would play on Coyotes field and embarrass them on Coyotes field as they would make them make mistake after mistake causing problems for them and fumbling and Ints continue to haunt this Coyote squad. Let's just say they lost 38-16 which is unfortunate when a win would of been nice here.
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So that's the recap of 6 games that have happened so far since we last deep dived into Dusty's life. The Coyotes are figuring things out on offense, but Brian Duke and Caleb Hayden continue their stellar rookie play and continuing to show that chemistry they had from Boston College. Queen definitely fixed his QB mechanics, but still makes some mistakes here and there. The line Is getting better and trying to protect Queen as much as possible. The Wr core Is looking stronger over time, but It's still obviously clear this team has a young offense and young stout defense. If only you could keep players for longer. I believe this knocks them out of playoff contention as well, but the most important thing with the DSFL Is to make friends and connections as the big time league of the ISFL makes it way to everyone soon. Coyotes sure wish they could. We'll see you guys next time as we wait!