(S4) - Weekend PT #1 - Off Season Program

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As Dean Jackson eagerly awaits his first time on a DSFL field after being drafted by the Tijuana Luchadores in the 5th round, 27th overall, the offseason feels like it will never end. This gives him plenty of time to practice, at least! Being Rice's first ever draftee in the NSFL/DSFL, the university offered Jackson its football facilities to train on in the offseason. Although he accepted, he first is making a short trip home to Phoenix, Arizona, to celebrate with his family, and he'll be subsequently stopping by in Tijuana, Mexico, to search for an apartment. The Luchadores were very gracious and offered Jackson a lucrative rookie contract, so finding a home near the stadium shouldn't be too difficult. After that, it's back to Rice to continue his training. Although the kicker plans to focus on his power and accuracy in order to be competitive with other DSFL kickers and a valuable addition to his team, he will be careful not to neglect basic physical traits such as speed and strength. As a kicker, your leg is your most important asset, but no one can play football if they're not a good athlete. The Rice coaches have been helping his establish an effective training program until he begins working with Luchadores coaches, but Jackson also intends to hire a personal kicking coach in the future.

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Alexandre LeClair has had two very different halves to his off-season. The first half he spent it partying in Vegas, hitting all the hip casinos, clubs and bars along his path. LeClair’s week long party-thon has made him an enamored member of the city and a VIP at any place he goes. He has been nicknamed “The Vegas Mule” for his ability to go on and on without taking a break.

Two weeks later, LeClair was back in his hometown of Montreal, purging his body of all the vices he had partaken in the city of sin. Between detox sessions, yoga sessions, and spending much of his time in the gym getting back into shape, there was not much time for him to spend with his family. This led to a few high tension situations with his mother and father but those were quickly resolved.

Finally, right before going back to Vegas for pre-season, LeClair spent a weekend in Miami, visiting his friend Alex Light, a pro player in the SHL. The two of them go way back as they went to same same elementary school and grew up to be close friends in spite of choosing very different sporting careers.
LeClair is back in Vegas now and is more than ready to prove that last season’s results were definitely not a fluke and that he belongs to the elite of the NSFL.

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Wallace Stone had never played college or high school football and was kind of just thrown in the field at his friend Ardie Saeva’s request. Having so much more free time now that offseason was around, Stone took the opportunity to learn more about the game, improving greatly his football IQ. Stone took a liking to throw ball during the offseason and he spent hours and hours learning how to throw a ball. He even warned his general managers that he’ll switch to QB for the following season. Being a wall of a man, Stone had to lose some weight in order to be more athletic and stop being confused with the Offensive Linemen. He then decided to go on a diet of only eating pork during the offseason. To be better at throwing the ball, he had to think like the ball and basing his diet on the same source a football is made would help him out. With this new diet, he managed to lose close to 80 pounds and got more agile during that time. Please just don’t tell him they are not made with pigskin like the nickname imply but with cowhide. He’ll probably start to cry.

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Like most of the OL in the league, Micah Hendrix spent his offseason active both on and off the training field. Along with other big name OL, Hendrix lobbied to remove human players from offensive lines completely by introducing new and improved linemen bots. Not only was this a matter of player safety to prevent concussions and CTE in some of the league's most dedicated players, but it would also allow for better play across the league by making more consistent offensive lines and allowing some of the league's best athletes to transition into other roles.

So, along those lines, Hendrix also had to prepare to take on a new role for his team both mentally and physically. Mentally was no problem, Hendrix has always been a student of the game, studying game film obsessively. It wouldn't be hard to pick up a new position or even a new playbook. Physically though, Hendrix decided to bring in some outside help. In a move akin to the NFL's Eddie Lacy offseason transformation, Hendrix worked out with world renowned athletic trainer Tony Horton, creator of the P90X workout system. The results have been fantastic and will definitely have Hendrix ready to take on this new challenge. As for what position Hendrix has switched to, that should be revealed when he takes the field in week 1 of the regular season.

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Just like Hardrool's teammate Ricky Maddox, he was laying low for the most part of the off-season. While we were wondering where Clee took his ass (he certainly wasn't hitting a gym after the season ended), it was revealed that he was doing practically nothing. He decided to fly back to his homeland in Idaho where he spent majority of his time in Island Park Liquor drinking his favorite Trout Hop Black IPA or doing shit in Karen's Park Avenue Club. It certainly isn't what he should've done during the off-season and the San Jose management didn't like this either. In the end, he was traded to Yellowknife so this was the second thing what Clee was doing in the off-season - packing bags and moving to North. Then he suddenly started to practising a lot - probably he realized that his endurance is awful after drinking a lot. Other than that, he also was trying to get acclimated as he just moved from South to mid-Canada. Seems like he is fine with it: Idaho isn't a south state either.

Right now the off-season is coming to an end and Clee is finishing to do his off-season practising. Even though his off-season actions flew under the radar, he still experienced more than some of NSFL dudes who were only hitting a gym.

[SwagSloth]

After hinting at his activities previously, a leak has slipped out revealing Eric Kennedy’s involvement in a special offseason training camp on LSU’s campus. The New Orleans Advocate is preparing to release an interview with Kennedy telling all, but our inside source has uncovered a few details and has agreed to share them with us as we await the full interview to release.

It appears that Yellowknife has helped fund a special training camp targeted at transforming Kennedy from a power back archetype into a receiving back archetype. This would require losing a substantial amount of weight and word around the office is that Kennedy looked a lot lighter walking into the office than he did at the start of the offseason when he came in for a separate interview. Research into this type of archetype, as classified by the NSFL, shows that that these types of backs tend to be much more quick and agile while also showcasing exceptional talent in receiving ability. The actual activities of the camp itself are still under wraps, but given the weight loss, one has to imagine quite a bit of cardio involved. With Kennedy’s previous work on the ground described by many within the league as “sluggish”, it will be interesting to see how this drastic transformation affects his playing ability this season.

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[Bwestfield]

Last year's off season regimen worked out very well for me. I was able to lead the league in receptions, yards, and touchdowns for all wide receivers. This year I wasn't able to get to go to a new training facility but I am continuing my work on my hands. I've been so busy working on my charities that I wasn't able to get in all the work I did last year. However I've tried new gloves, new hand powders, and new tape. The gloves seemed to have helped the most. I've been running on the treadmill and lifting weights. I've worked out to get a new maximum high. I've been taking my ankles to see if I can cut harder. These defensive backs are getting better and better each year and I need to keep up. I will prove to all the doubters that this year was not just a fluke and I will continue to be the best. I will have some true competition this year and I can't wait to meet them on the field. There are a bunch of new QBs but I've been blessed to be with Mike Boss for 3 more years. Always hard at work in and out of the off season I will prove again I am valuable

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It’s been a busy offseason for Kevin Cushing. Following a season in which he transitioned to cornerback, he spent a lot of time training with Bailey Cook (@RainDelay), the strongest wide receiver in the league. While many receivers focus on speed, and therefore many cornerbacks do as well, the truth was that the majority of the dominant receivers, like Bailey Cook, Robert Phelps, Mayran Jackson, Fox North, and Alexander LeClair all possessed more average speed, getting the majority of their yards through secondary abilities that most defenders don’t expect. Cook used a combination of strength and agility to drag defenders after the tackle, whereas Phelps would rely on superior stamina to wear out his opponents. Mayran Jackson used his world-class field awareness to look for gaps in the coverage, and Fox North and Alexander LeClair rely on their abilities to win contested catches.

After practicing against a top wide receiver, Cushing flew to Philadelphia to practice with fellow cornerback Tyler Oles, going through drills together. The visit had unintended implications, though, as soon Philadelphia and Yellowknife were in trade talks over the cornerback, and Cushing found himself dealt to the Liberty. Since then, Cushing has spent the remainder of the offseason practicing with his new team.

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During the season 3 off season of the National Simulation Football League, star wide receiver Josh Garden spent much of his time flying around north america to various teams cities as they tried their best to lure him to sign with them in free agency. Josh Garden spent time in orange county where he hung out with potential future teammates and toured the orange county otters facilities. He was taken to San Jose to see what the San Jose SaberCats had to offer shortly after his visit to orange county. After that Josh Garden checked out Arizona and spent some time with Reg Mackworthy as well as a few other players who tried to get Josh to sign with them. Colorado was next up on the visit lost but Josh couldn't spend too much time there as the temptations available in the city were something that would surely get him in trouble. In the end Josh found a new home in Arizona and signed a record breaking deal with the Outlaws. The wide receiver has since bought a home in Arizona that is close to the stadium and has spent some time exploring the city and seeing what it has to offer him. So far Josh Garden is enjoying himself and the warm climate has been a welcome change from what he was used to in the cold north of Yellowknife.

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The offseason between college and the pros can be a weird one. A change of scenery, new faces, the new opportunities presented to a young up and coming player. Putting in work every single day but also having the youthfulness to celebrate this situation at night. Urlacher has been a real scrappy gym rat. First one in the facility, and the last one out. A real bring your lunch pail to work kind of guy. Heavy weight sessions in the morning, followed by sprints in the afternoon, and football specific drills on days in between. It's been a long, grueling summer, but you don't just get to this level by luck. This offseason wasn't all just work, however. When your 20, you have to make the most of it. Urlacher has been making waves in San Antonio as a fixture in its nightlife. Despite being underage, people tend to turn their heads the other way when you want something, and Urlacher has made the most of it. While this habit won't be able to last long, as a youngster in his last offseason before this opportunity, there is nothing wrong with stopping to enjoy his surroundings. It won't be long before more than just San Antonio knows who Ben Urlacher is, but for now, he is just trying to enjoy his slice of the world.