Unsung Hero: Who was the unsung hero of the playoffs, convince us. (Can be completed after the Ultimus game)
The Tijuana Luchadores’ new, rookie corner Dugnutt really made quite the difference to the team for the season, as well as the playoffs. Seeing one of the fastest skills builds possible for a rookie, Bobson really shined in the playoffs, though stats will never reveal how well a defensive player really does. Playing on both special teams and the defensive line in the division championship game, Dugnutt put the pressure on the Marshals. He may have only had one kick return on the books, but it was for a whopping 29 yards. In the same game, he had 6 tackles and, along with Xandra Troyski and the other defensive team members, they held the Marshals to only 3 points in the entire game. In the Ultimini, while he didn’t make as many tackles, ending up with 3 for the game, the really star moment was his interception right before halftime. The Pythons were making a drive down the field, with one of Dugnutt’s tackles slowing them down a bit, and they had just crossed to Lucha territory. It was then that Dugnutt read Cox like a book and beat Hasslehoff to the throw, intercepting the throw. The Lucha’s defense went on to shut out the Pythons in the second half, leaving them with only that one scoring play in the first minutes of the game.
Going to Disneyland!: Who was the Ultimus MVP? Give us a rundown of their celebratory trip to Disneyland. (Can be completed after the Ultimus game)
It may be an uncommon opinion, but for this season’s Ultimus game, I think the MVP should really go to the Hawk’s kicker, Turk Turkleton. He’s been around the league for what feels like forever, but he hasn’t lost his touch and completed all his kicks successfully in a very close game. In this day and age, where folks are missing extra points and field goals left and right, the importance of a reliable, steady kicker cannot be overstated. So, given Turk has been playing for a while, my guess is he will start off with some relaxation - maybe some “It’s a Small World” and the laser show? Maybe he’ll focus on his autograph/selfie book and try to catch ‘em all - Goofy, Mickey, Minnie, Pooh, and of course, all the princesses. Wandering around to some of the oldies but goodies on those first couple days. Then, once he’s feeling rejuvenated, he will start to go at it a bit more, some Space Mountain and Log Flume, then the Toy Story laser tag and Runaway Railroad. To top it all off, I’d expect a demonstration of his great kicking skills even after 5 straight go’s on the Spinning Tea Cups - kinda like that fan favorite mini game at a minor league baseball game. Except, because this is Turk Turkleton we’re talking about, he won’t succumb to the dizziness and will be able to punt a soda can into a trash bin 20 feet away, no problem.
Sit-down with a star: Interview a player from a team that is not your own that is in the playoffs. You must ask them four questions and at least three must relate to the league in some way. YOU MUST POST THE QUESTIONS AND THEIR ANSWERS FOR CREDIT. (Can be completed at any point)
Hey Ben(@iseedoug), I missed playing out the rest of the season in San Jose with you, and Nax certainly missed you coming over as well. But, we did have a fun time back in Tijuana and enjoyed being reunited with the Luchas - you should come back and visit sometime! Anywho, I had some questions for you, as a fellow Lucha alum, SJS teammate, and defensive player.
Q1: This season for San Jose saw a lot of new talent on the field, including Deringer, our new rookie LB. How do you feel about this new guy getting so much press over you, who have been with SJS for so many seasons and are a high-earning, high-impact LB at this point?
I mean he deserves the press, heck he deserves rookie of the year in my opinion. While statistically we are playing very similarly, he is doing it early in his career. So, definitely deserved. I hope he keeps it up. I think we could be the best linebacker duo in S11.
Q2: Who from the current rookie class would you think could help out the SJS defense? The Luchadores had some pretty blowout wins during the playoffs, so that defense is clearly doing something right.
I love what Tana Keita did for the Luchadores this year. Great Linebacker play all season, including some great performances in the playoffs. He would make our already solid linebacker core even better. But with no picks in the first 2 rounds, it is doubtful we can get him, easily a top 3 pick in this class, and we know NOLA is scouting him heavily. On the other hand, there is a lot of depth in this class, so maybe we can pick up some solid players late.
Q3: You just signed another contract with the Sabercats - a one year extension - when you could have evaluated some other teams. Was it a hard choice to stay given the past and other teams’ successes in the NSFL? Or are you optimistic that SJS is nearing the end of the rebuild era?
The Cats have so much young talent and a great locker room culture. It is hard not to see future success in that. I think there are a lot of teams I could play well on, and maybe get a ring sooner than later, but I have a clear role on this team, and want to help bring this team back to its winning ways.
Q4: Looking 5-10 years down the road, do you think you’ll battle with regression? Will you retire early in your golden years and dabble in something else, or maybe pick up the playbook and start coaching?
I am going to play until I can’t anymore. I want to set NSFL records, and one of the best ways to do that is have a long career. So, I am going to strive to keep up my training and perform at a high level even late in my career. Also, there is no reason to go into coaching if I have to compete with Epictitus Milburn and Icy Douglas ever. Those guys are lights out.
Sit-down with a fan:Answer questions for an interview from a player that is not your own. You must answer at least four questions and at least three must relate to the league in some way. Link to the interviewers PT to receive credit. NOTE: THEY MUST POST THE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR YOU TO GET CREDIT. (Can be completed at any point)
with Ben Horne @iseedoug
The Tijuana Luchadores’ new, rookie corner Dugnutt really made quite the difference to the team for the season, as well as the playoffs. Seeing one of the fastest skills builds possible for a rookie, Bobson really shined in the playoffs, though stats will never reveal how well a defensive player really does. Playing on both special teams and the defensive line in the division championship game, Dugnutt put the pressure on the Marshals. He may have only had one kick return on the books, but it was for a whopping 29 yards. In the same game, he had 6 tackles and, along with Xandra Troyski and the other defensive team members, they held the Marshals to only 3 points in the entire game. In the Ultimini, while he didn’t make as many tackles, ending up with 3 for the game, the really star moment was his interception right before halftime. The Pythons were making a drive down the field, with one of Dugnutt’s tackles slowing them down a bit, and they had just crossed to Lucha territory. It was then that Dugnutt read Cox like a book and beat Hasslehoff to the throw, intercepting the throw. The Lucha’s defense went on to shut out the Pythons in the second half, leaving them with only that one scoring play in the first minutes of the game.
Going to Disneyland!: Who was the Ultimus MVP? Give us a rundown of their celebratory trip to Disneyland. (Can be completed after the Ultimus game)
It may be an uncommon opinion, but for this season’s Ultimus game, I think the MVP should really go to the Hawk’s kicker, Turk Turkleton. He’s been around the league for what feels like forever, but he hasn’t lost his touch and completed all his kicks successfully in a very close game. In this day and age, where folks are missing extra points and field goals left and right, the importance of a reliable, steady kicker cannot be overstated. So, given Turk has been playing for a while, my guess is he will start off with some relaxation - maybe some “It’s a Small World” and the laser show? Maybe he’ll focus on his autograph/selfie book and try to catch ‘em all - Goofy, Mickey, Minnie, Pooh, and of course, all the princesses. Wandering around to some of the oldies but goodies on those first couple days. Then, once he’s feeling rejuvenated, he will start to go at it a bit more, some Space Mountain and Log Flume, then the Toy Story laser tag and Runaway Railroad. To top it all off, I’d expect a demonstration of his great kicking skills even after 5 straight go’s on the Spinning Tea Cups - kinda like that fan favorite mini game at a minor league baseball game. Except, because this is Turk Turkleton we’re talking about, he won’t succumb to the dizziness and will be able to punt a soda can into a trash bin 20 feet away, no problem.
Sit-down with a star: Interview a player from a team that is not your own that is in the playoffs. You must ask them four questions and at least three must relate to the league in some way. YOU MUST POST THE QUESTIONS AND THEIR ANSWERS FOR CREDIT. (Can be completed at any point)
Hey Ben(@iseedoug), I missed playing out the rest of the season in San Jose with you, and Nax certainly missed you coming over as well. But, we did have a fun time back in Tijuana and enjoyed being reunited with the Luchas - you should come back and visit sometime! Anywho, I had some questions for you, as a fellow Lucha alum, SJS teammate, and defensive player.
Q1: This season for San Jose saw a lot of new talent on the field, including Deringer, our new rookie LB. How do you feel about this new guy getting so much press over you, who have been with SJS for so many seasons and are a high-earning, high-impact LB at this point?
I mean he deserves the press, heck he deserves rookie of the year in my opinion. While statistically we are playing very similarly, he is doing it early in his career. So, definitely deserved. I hope he keeps it up. I think we could be the best linebacker duo in S11.
Q2: Who from the current rookie class would you think could help out the SJS defense? The Luchadores had some pretty blowout wins during the playoffs, so that defense is clearly doing something right.
I love what Tana Keita did for the Luchadores this year. Great Linebacker play all season, including some great performances in the playoffs. He would make our already solid linebacker core even better. But with no picks in the first 2 rounds, it is doubtful we can get him, easily a top 3 pick in this class, and we know NOLA is scouting him heavily. On the other hand, there is a lot of depth in this class, so maybe we can pick up some solid players late.
Q3: You just signed another contract with the Sabercats - a one year extension - when you could have evaluated some other teams. Was it a hard choice to stay given the past and other teams’ successes in the NSFL? Or are you optimistic that SJS is nearing the end of the rebuild era?
The Cats have so much young talent and a great locker room culture. It is hard not to see future success in that. I think there are a lot of teams I could play well on, and maybe get a ring sooner than later, but I have a clear role on this team, and want to help bring this team back to its winning ways.
Q4: Looking 5-10 years down the road, do you think you’ll battle with regression? Will you retire early in your golden years and dabble in something else, or maybe pick up the playbook and start coaching?
I am going to play until I can’t anymore. I want to set NSFL records, and one of the best ways to do that is have a long career. So, I am going to strive to keep up my training and perform at a high level even late in my career. Also, there is no reason to go into coaching if I have to compete with Epictitus Milburn and Icy Douglas ever. Those guys are lights out.
Sit-down with a fan:Answer questions for an interview from a player that is not your own. You must answer at least four questions and at least three must relate to the league in some way. Link to the interviewers PT to receive credit. NOTE: THEY MUST POST THE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR YOU TO GET CREDIT. (Can be completed at any point)
with Ben Horne @iseedoug
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