This offseason I went through some pretty serious life changes. I'm still in the early stages of my career, so I have had to pick up some gigs in between seasons in order to make ends meet. I've had a steady gig for the last 5 years, but this offseason I started a new job. It's required a lot of the time that I usually put into offseason workouts and training in order to stay at my very best. So maybe I was already a bit on edge, but when the reporter asked me about my "pudginess" at the first media day of the year, let's just say I was peeved. Of course I knew that I'd put on a few pounds, but if you really think that I'm about to start the season without being in tip top shape, you haven't been paying attention to my whole career. Was I exactly where I wanted to be on day one of preseason? Heck no. But tonight is our first game of the year and you'd better believe I'm ready to go. I'll let my play on the field do the talking.
In an offseason interview, Bob Costas, known for giving hard-hitting interviews, sat down with the Kansas City Coyotes second-round pick Ray Baker. Bob immediately dove into the tough questions and asked Baker, “The last time we saw a kicker go in the second-round was Roberto Aguayo and he had the yips for his entire career. What makes you think you will be any different?” Baker could have lashed out at Costas like he was Vince McMahon but Baker was cool under pressure. Baker responded that he does not concern himself with other kickers in the past. Baker was thrilled to be selected in the second round and will do everything in his power to live up to the expectations bestowed on him. Costas was visibly frustrated as he was trying to get Baker riled up. Costas then went into attack mode and focused on Baker’s “sub-par” power attribute. Baker responded by stating he believes accuracy is the most important quality a kicker can have. We’ve seen numerous instances in this latest NFL postseason of kickers missing easy ones and Baker does not want that to be the case with him. After the interview, Baker’s camp and agent congratulated him on a great job fending off the tough questions as this will not be the last fierce interview Baker will face.
After a long and hard fought Prospect bowl, Logjammed sat down at the presser, expecting congratulations from the media for being apart of the team with the best record. However, a reporter asked if Logjammed thinks he will indeed continue this success in the DSFL. This made Logjammed very mad, he has won everywhere he’s been, High School State Championships, A bowl game at Boston College, and even helped his team beat fellow draft piers in the Prospect bowl, So why would a reporter have to ask that, he should have known the answer! This caused Logjammed to yell profoundly at the reporter, and gave him the middle finger with his 3 rings that he’s gotten at every level. He knows he’s going to win a Championship this year with the Luchas, and wherever he gets drafted in the ISFL, but he knows he has to warn everyone before he does infact do so. The World isn’t ready for him
Well, it’s not so much a single question that gets me steamed, more a line of questioning. As a Scotsman, a lot of questions revolve around stereotypes or Scottish people. ‘How often do you wear a kilt?’ For weddings, same as anyone outside of pipe bands. And don’t ask if I play the bagpipes, or I’ll start mashing you under my arm like the traditional instrument! ‘How are you such an elite athlete with a diet that consists of Irn Bru, deep fried pizza and sheep’s innards?’ First off, haggis is not my bag. Other things are fine in moderation, but honestly, full-fat Bru is too sweet for me and I don’t like that many things deep fried! Also, I’m a normal person so know what is the right thing to eat! And finally ‘have you ever seen the Loch Ness monster?’ I have, every morning, when I look in the mirror. You’re looking at him now, and some DSFL QBs are going to get an uncomfortably close look, come game time!
After the DSFL draft, some podcasters reached out to me for an interview. I was excited and when I got to the interview everything seemed to be going well. But then, one of the interviewers asked me what it felt like to be a "reach". He insinuated that Kansas City had reached for me in the draft, and that I should've been drafted in a lower round. I had never been put in such an awkward position before. I was left stunned for a minute, but I responded by saying that I earned my draft spot. While his question was rude, I did not want to be rude in return. I said that I was drafted exactly where I needed to be selected and that I was meant to be on this Kansas City team and that's all that matters. Sensing the frustration in my voice at his question, he quickly moved on to other questions, and the interview ended shortly after. I wonder what future media appearances are going to hold for me.
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Reporter: Benji, you surprised a lot of people when you were drafted 10th overall to Tijuana. Were you surprised you went that high?
Benji: Yes and no. I believe in my talents but this was also a very deep draft, especially with wide receivers. Those guys also busted their tails to be here, so I’m honored to be the 3rd wide receiver off the board. Tijuana won’t regret the pick, believe that. Reporter: Are you sure you’ll be able to live up to the hype? You’ve got some pretty big shoes to fill. Benji: C’mon man, I’ve been proving doubters wrong all my life. They said I was just a small town Nebraska kid that wouldn’t cut it in college. Then when people forgot about me when I was redshirting, I earned All-Freshmen honors my next year in school. And now, because I didn’t play at a dominate Power-2 school, I shouldn’t be drafted ahead of the others? I’ll just keep proving y’all wrong. This press conference is over. "...and has what is honestly the most bizarre attachment to ISFL fantasy football and user bets..." - aeonsjenni America South America - K/P - Player Page Tijuana Luchadores --Retired-- Alfonso Dos Santos - K/P - Player Page l Update Page New Orleans Second Line - Bondi Beach Buccaneers Brock Bodenhamer - WR - Player Page l Update Page New Orleans Second Line - Myrtle Beach Buccaneers Bona'beri Jones - WR - Player Page l Update Page New Orleans Second Line - Portland Pythons Noah Goodson - LB - Player Page l Updates New Orleans Second Line-Yellowknife Wraiths-Baltimore Hawks-Arizona Outlaws-Portland Pythons |
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