(S40) PT #1 - Media Mayhem

[JKortesi81]

There was a bit of media scrum for Howard Coward not too long after the draft. Coward, taken in the first round by the Austin Copperheads, had just found out he was going back to Norfolk for another season. This wasn’t sitting well with the running back, when a reporter asked “Howard, before the draft you were telling anyone that talked to you that you’re a Day 1 Starter in the ISFL and that when it’s all said and done you’ll be putting on a Hall of Fame jacket. Now you’ve been passed on some teams in the draft who had glaring needs for a player of your talent and you’re going back to the minors. How does that make you feel?” Coward responded “How do you THINK it makes me feel? It’s wasting a season of my career. Norfolk has been great, but who knows if missing this entire season of stats could derail my hall of fame chances. And what if Austin wins the title this year without me? There’s no guarantee we get back during my entire career and that would be wasted too. Don’t ask me stupid fuckin’ questions anymore.” (194)

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[Matlestud]

Léo Stud had been the newly drafted DE, turned Linebacker of the Portland Pythons for the last two weeks. He was a charismatic player, always ready to take on any challenge on the field. But sometimes before the draft in December from last year, Léo found himself in the middle of a scandal that had nothing to do with football.

It all started when a picture of Léo surfaced on social media, showing him in a ridiculous costume at a party. He was wearing a giant banana suit, with a Dallas Cowboys hat and oversized sunglasses. The photo quickly went viral, and everyone was talking about it.

The media had a field day with the story, and journalists were eager to hear Léo's response. One reporter in particular, a snarky guy named Bob, asked Léo how he felt about the whole situation.

Léo simply laughed and shook his head. "I don't feel bad at all," he said. "It was just a silly costume that I wore to a party. I was having fun with my friends. I don't see what the big deal is."

Bob raised an eyebrow. "But don't you think it's unprofessional for a football player to act like that in public?"

Léo shrugged. "I'm a football player, sure. But I'm also a human. I have a life outside of the game, just like everyone else. I don't think there's anything wrong with having a little fun every once in a while. That costume was a sigh to behold."

Bob persisted. "But what if this affects your career? What if the fans and the team lose respect for you?"

Léo chuckled. "I don't think anyone is going to stop cheering for me because of a silly costume. And as for the team, they know who I am as a player. The last two weeks I was able to proved them that they know that I'm serious about my job and that I always give it my all on the field. So no, I'm not worried about any of that."

Bob looked like he wanted to argue, but Léo stood up and clapped him on the back. "Thanks for the interview, man. But I think I've said all I need to say. If you ask me again I might just have to slap the shit out of you"

And with that, Léo walked away, confident in who he was and the choices he had made. After all, life was too short not to have a little fun every once in a while.

[toofpete]

As a rookie Bruce is new to the professional media game, but still knows how to handle them. Even though he thought he was prepared a reporter asked him if the death of his parents is what motivated him as he starts his journey in the ISFL and DSFL. Here is Bruce’s response:

"The only thing that motivates me is success. My parents are a huge part of that. They taught me to work hard, believe in myself, and if I do that then I’ll always be succesful in football and in life. So, yea, I guess in that way my parents are my ‘motivation’, but more than anything I just want to make myself proud. I want to wake up everyday knowing that I did everything in my power to be the best version of myself that I possibly could be, both as a football player and a human being. Does that answer your question or are you gonna ask the other players about their dead parents too?"

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Detective Crashmore was once asked whether or not he is actually Santa Claus, and he blew the fuck up. Rightfully so, to be fair with you. He specifically told all of the local writers not to ask if he was Santa Claus. It is in his contract. That contract pays him five mil, that's called his quote. That means if he signs somewhere else, no matter how shitty he was before, he will still make five mil. He doesn't have to do shit. He's crazier than hell. Anyway back to the Santa Claus thing, he lost it on the reporter. In the locker room after that press conference he could be heard asking aloud "He said that? That asshole." By all accounts he was still fuming when he left the locker room after practice, and one anonymous source said that on his way out of the stadium he told security "Don't save any caskets." Moral of the story, don't mess with Crashmore. Nothing else to see here.

[Opera_Phantom]

If there is anything that a reporter can ask to get Jay Cue Jr. pissed, it would be something related to his drinking habits. He drinks wine, and that is pretty much it. Maybe sometimes he can get a beer while eating a burger or so, or when he is on the beach or something, but other than that, he drinks wine. So when some stupid reporter decides to ask him about some protein shake, or energy drink, whatever, Cue Jr. is going to go crazy. It is not like he makes a big secret out of this, everyone knows his records and rings were fueled by wine, so why waste your very precious question with something like that? You want clicks? Sure, but be advised, he will never ever let you in another press conference or interview. So think wisely of this. Besides, if you want him to talk, just ask him about wine and you will have enough material to write 3 books.


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[WrittinDirectino]

The press conference started in a fairly standard way. The trouble started after all the football questions had been answered.

Reporter: What do you think of London so far?

Brian: "Uhm...it's a cool city. Lot of things to do. I actually went to a Tottenham soccer game few days ago, it was really nice."

Now, this might seem like a pretty non controversial response. But as soon as Brian Vincent-Vega finished his sentence, the whole press room started to stir.
Reporter: "Did you just say 'soccer'?"

Brian: "You bet I just did. I've been calling it soccer all my life and I'm gonna keep calling it that. It doesn't matter how you say it. I've played soccer and football all my life. I even follow the Premier League. I know what I'm talkin about."

Boos can be heard all around the room as Brian exits the presser. The words 'Yank' and 'Handegg'  can be barely heard among the boos.

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