08-04-2019, 10:10 PM
(This post was last modified: 08-07-2019, 06:52 PM by RaiderNation.)
Task 1: PBE Affliate Week ending 8/11
Task 2: Sit-down with a Star
Interview with Portland Pythons CB Mervin Leonard
1. The DSFL Ultimi Championship has been set. You and the Portland Pythons will be squaring up with the Tijuana Luchadores for the third time this season. Both teams split their season matchups, what do you feel is the key on offense and defense for either team to come out as victors?
"Both games between us and the Luchadores this season were a slugfest and came down to the wire with less than 7 points being the deciding factor in both. I expect much of the same in the Ultimini. In a game full of superstars in the passing game such as Franklin Thompson, Jordan Andrews and Hugo Mongo I actually expect this one to be decided by who can control the line of scrimmage and hold the opposing teams rushing attack in check.
Neither QB put up very good numbers in the head to head matchups between these two this season but both teams managed to put up very impressive rushing stats and in the Pythons win against the Luchadores early in the year the deciding factor was the Python rush attack that put up 80 more yards than the Luchadores.
Whoever puts up more yards on the ground is going to win this one"
2. The football camp you and fellow DSFL cornerback Jordan Andrews Co-Hosted in the beginning of the season had a great turnout. Any plans from the two of you in keeping it going next season?
"I'm really glad you asked about that! Me and Jordan are both warriors on the field but we also both love giving back to the community off the field.
Like you mentioned that camp we hosted was a huge success and we've actually been in discussions to expand the camp next year. I can't give to many details out yet but stay tuned for some really exciting news soon!"
3. Who is your favorite to win the NSFL Ultimus?
"I think that Jordan and I can both agree on this one... This season's champion will 100% be the Portland Pythons!!
All joking aside both teams played great all season and this game will really be a showcase of the best that the DSFL has to offer. I legitimately believe this one is going to be decided by less than 7 points and wouldn't be surprised to see someone make a big play in the final minutes that decides this one.
I predict Pythons by 3."
4. Any off-season plans yet?
"This is a big offseason for me. I'm coming off a big season for the Pythons and am really focused and looking forward to my future in the NSFL. You'll be able to find me in the gym and on the practice field all offseason getting better every day!"
Task 3: Sit-down with a Fan
Mervin Leonard Interview of Jordan Andrews
Task 4: That Magic Moment
That magic moment for me this year is no doubt that 3rd and 11 play in the fourth quarter that I picked off for 12 yards against the San Antonio Marshalls in the conference finals. That moment meant so much to me cause my last interception was in week 5. Guess if I would of known I was gonna go 10 weeks without an interception, I probably would of worked a little harder and came away with three that game instead of two. I remember that play versus the Marshalls vividly cause I recognize the play from the jump. They came out two wide in their territory, somewhere round the 30 and we was up big. I knew with the distance they had to go and being late in the game, they wouldn't throw it short of the first but rather at the marker and beyond. Having that in my head I was able to sag off and hug the grass where the first down marker is as I size up my opponent in anticipation to his next move. Not one time has my eye entered the backfield in search of the quarterback as I didn't want to give up that big play to the wide receiver to keep the drive going. With the roar of the crowd all around me, I see the wide receiver running towards me pull up his stance slightly enough for me to recognize he is running a curl route and just as quickly as I seen his flaw I broke on the route to where the ball is to arrive and in the process of sprinting to the receiver, my eyes floated to the quarterback as he released a pass that I track and stepped in front of just as it reached it's target for my third intercption of the year. First career playoff pick.
Task 2: Sit-down with a Star
Interview with Portland Pythons CB Mervin Leonard
1. The DSFL Ultimi Championship has been set. You and the Portland Pythons will be squaring up with the Tijuana Luchadores for the third time this season. Both teams split their season matchups, what do you feel is the key on offense and defense for either team to come out as victors?
"Both games between us and the Luchadores this season were a slugfest and came down to the wire with less than 7 points being the deciding factor in both. I expect much of the same in the Ultimini. In a game full of superstars in the passing game such as Franklin Thompson, Jordan Andrews and Hugo Mongo I actually expect this one to be decided by who can control the line of scrimmage and hold the opposing teams rushing attack in check.
Neither QB put up very good numbers in the head to head matchups between these two this season but both teams managed to put up very impressive rushing stats and in the Pythons win against the Luchadores early in the year the deciding factor was the Python rush attack that put up 80 more yards than the Luchadores.
Whoever puts up more yards on the ground is going to win this one"
2. The football camp you and fellow DSFL cornerback Jordan Andrews Co-Hosted in the beginning of the season had a great turnout. Any plans from the two of you in keeping it going next season?
"I'm really glad you asked about that! Me and Jordan are both warriors on the field but we also both love giving back to the community off the field.
Like you mentioned that camp we hosted was a huge success and we've actually been in discussions to expand the camp next year. I can't give to many details out yet but stay tuned for some really exciting news soon!"
3. Who is your favorite to win the NSFL Ultimus?
"I think that Jordan and I can both agree on this one... This season's champion will 100% be the Portland Pythons!!
All joking aside both teams played great all season and this game will really be a showcase of the best that the DSFL has to offer. I legitimately believe this one is going to be decided by less than 7 points and wouldn't be surprised to see someone make a big play in the final minutes that decides this one.
I predict Pythons by 3."
4. Any off-season plans yet?
"This is a big offseason for me. I'm coming off a big season for the Pythons and am really focused and looking forward to my future in the NSFL. You'll be able to find me in the gym and on the practice field all offseason getting better every day!"
Task 3: Sit-down with a Fan
Mervin Leonard Interview of Jordan Andrews
Task 4: That Magic Moment
That magic moment for me this year is no doubt that 3rd and 11 play in the fourth quarter that I picked off for 12 yards against the San Antonio Marshalls in the conference finals. That moment meant so much to me cause my last interception was in week 5. Guess if I would of known I was gonna go 10 weeks without an interception, I probably would of worked a little harder and came away with three that game instead of two. I remember that play versus the Marshalls vividly cause I recognize the play from the jump. They came out two wide in their territory, somewhere round the 30 and we was up big. I knew with the distance they had to go and being late in the game, they wouldn't throw it short of the first but rather at the marker and beyond. Having that in my head I was able to sag off and hug the grass where the first down marker is as I size up my opponent in anticipation to his next move. Not one time has my eye entered the backfield in search of the quarterback as I didn't want to give up that big play to the wide receiver to keep the drive going. With the roar of the crowd all around me, I see the wide receiver running towards me pull up his stance slightly enough for me to recognize he is running a curl route and just as quickly as I seen his flaw I broke on the route to where the ball is to arrive and in the process of sprinting to the receiver, my eyes floated to the quarterback as he released a pass that I track and stepped in front of just as it reached it's target for my third intercption of the year. First career playoff pick.