11-14-2023, 04:14 PM
(This post was last modified: 11-15-2023, 03:13 PM by xenosthelegend. Edited 1 time in total.)
Former fullback Leandre Diarra was expected to be a top running back in the league this past season, but unfortunately the believers were let down. You may not believe this to be the fault of Diarra, who remained one of the most efficient backs in the league averaging 5.2 yards per carry on his 156 attempts. Now, one might ask why Diarra wouldn't have gotten more carries if he was so efficient. Do his coaches not believe in him? Is he secretly washed up? Well my friends, it is a little bit of both. To put it simply, Diarra is starting to get old and fat. In his ninth season, he found himself unable to maintain the physique required of a star running back in the ISFL and his endurance was shot.
Now then, should fans of the Otters be worried? Certainly not! As many might expect, last season's backup Reginald Shrubbery will be the leading back in season 45. While not quite the bruiser Diarra is, Shrubbery utilized his electric quickness to average 4.4 yards per carry on his limited touches last season. He also excelled in the passing game, a feature that will certainly be useful on OCO's young and pass happy offense. So what does this all mean for Diarra? Fear not OCO faithful, Diarra will still be on the team! The Frenchman will be switching back to his native position of fullback and has expressed great excitement to block for the rising star that is Reginald Shrubbery.
Now then, should fans of the Otters be worried? Certainly not! As many might expect, last season's backup Reginald Shrubbery will be the leading back in season 45. While not quite the bruiser Diarra is, Shrubbery utilized his electric quickness to average 4.4 yards per carry on his limited touches last season. He also excelled in the passing game, a feature that will certainly be useful on OCO's young and pass happy offense. So what does this all mean for Diarra? Fear not OCO faithful, Diarra will still be on the team! The Frenchman will be switching back to his native position of fullback and has expressed great excitement to block for the rising star that is Reginald Shrubbery.