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Takeda has gained a few enemies in his short stint in the DSFL. Perhaps the most clear enemy of his, would be fellow elite safety Tyron Brackenridge. Or as Okura would say, “Tyron Trashketridge” is the more appropriate name. The two have beefed ever since the season started, and it intensified under Brackenridge’s immense growth throughout the course of the season. While Okura took the DSFL season a little lightly, as simple a small prep year for the NSFL, Brackenridge has improved his game tremendously, much to the chagrin of Okura to admit. His articles and pt responses were always just a bit better and more active than Okura, and it drove Takeda to work harder. In the Marshal’s locker room, Brackenridge would frequently come in and make fun of both Takeda and his teammates. While one might say it was toxic behavior, another may simply say that it’s all playful banter. One thing is for sure though, Brackenridge never was as fast, or got as many tackles as Okura.
79 tackles to Brackenridge’s pitiful 57. And while one may say Brackenridge got one more int, yadda yadda, if you saw the game film, it was clear that Okura was a no fly zone. While Brackenridge gave up deep passes, Okura was never even thrown to.
In short, Okura and Brackenridge don’t really like one another.
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The Marshals, while making the playoffs, were robbed in the playoffs still. Their matchup against the top seed luchadores. Not only did the Marshals have more total offensive yardage, 367 to the Luchadore’s 344, but many stupid unlucky breaks hindered their team’s performance. Owens also was a better running back than Donut, but the team simply failed to convert good field position. The reason the Marshals lost was because of a rigged game. That’s right, I’m saying it. The two fumbles lost in great field position that gave away the game, were actually incorrect calls by the referees. If you look closely at the instant replay, you can see that BOTH TIMES Owens lost the ball, his knee was already on the ground. How this wasn’t a bigger controversy was clear: the DSFL didn’t want you to know about it. Here’s what I think, the DSFL wanted the #1 seed and more popular team in the Luchadores to win and advance to the finals. Why? Mostly because as the season came to a close, and the two basement dwelling teams continued to flounder about, there was nothing to care for in the DSFL for weeks in a row. The matchups were mostly set a whole month in advance. The DSFL wanted the seeding to appear that it mattered, and such is why they gave the W and terrible fumble calls to the Luchadores.
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Bubba Thumper is easily the greatest DT to ever play in the DSFL. Not only did he get 2 tackles per game on purpose “for fun”, he carried the Marshals defense to become one of the best in the game. In the playoffs, he continued this magical ability and got 2 tackles including one for a loss. Such consistency has only been rivaled by all time great kickers, not a defensive linemen. His consistency will most likely drive him into being a top 3 pick, in addition to his great locker room presence and athletic body.
Bubba Thumper isn’t so great? Are you kidding me? When was the last time you saw a player with such an ability to get two tackles per game as a defensive linemen? Bubba puts the game in another level, and we will be blessed if we ever see a player with his skill and passion for the game again. Brackenridge breaks locker rooms. RunCMC breaks records. Bubba Thumper breaks the rules. You can keep your uninteresting skill position prospects. I prefer the Thumper. His teamwork, communication and consistency all put him into the elite of the DSFL. Here’s to hoping he gets picked high next week in the draft.
Takeda has gained a few enemies in his short stint in the DSFL. Perhaps the most clear enemy of his, would be fellow elite safety Tyron Brackenridge. Or as Okura would say, “Tyron Trashketridge” is the more appropriate name. The two have beefed ever since the season started, and it intensified under Brackenridge’s immense growth throughout the course of the season. While Okura took the DSFL season a little lightly, as simple a small prep year for the NSFL, Brackenridge has improved his game tremendously, much to the chagrin of Okura to admit. His articles and pt responses were always just a bit better and more active than Okura, and it drove Takeda to work harder. In the Marshal’s locker room, Brackenridge would frequently come in and make fun of both Takeda and his teammates. While one might say it was toxic behavior, another may simply say that it’s all playful banter. One thing is for sure though, Brackenridge never was as fast, or got as many tackles as Okura.
79 tackles to Brackenridge’s pitiful 57. And while one may say Brackenridge got one more int, yadda yadda, if you saw the game film, it was clear that Okura was a no fly zone. While Brackenridge gave up deep passes, Okura was never even thrown to.
In short, Okura and Brackenridge don’t really like one another.
7:
The Marshals, while making the playoffs, were robbed in the playoffs still. Their matchup against the top seed luchadores. Not only did the Marshals have more total offensive yardage, 367 to the Luchadore’s 344, but many stupid unlucky breaks hindered their team’s performance. Owens also was a better running back than Donut, but the team simply failed to convert good field position. The reason the Marshals lost was because of a rigged game. That’s right, I’m saying it. The two fumbles lost in great field position that gave away the game, were actually incorrect calls by the referees. If you look closely at the instant replay, you can see that BOTH TIMES Owens lost the ball, his knee was already on the ground. How this wasn’t a bigger controversy was clear: the DSFL didn’t want you to know about it. Here’s what I think, the DSFL wanted the #1 seed and more popular team in the Luchadores to win and advance to the finals. Why? Mostly because as the season came to a close, and the two basement dwelling teams continued to flounder about, there was nothing to care for in the DSFL for weeks in a row. The matchups were mostly set a whole month in advance. The DSFL wanted the seeding to appear that it mattered, and such is why they gave the W and terrible fumble calls to the Luchadores.
19
Bubba Thumper is easily the greatest DT to ever play in the DSFL. Not only did he get 2 tackles per game on purpose “for fun”, he carried the Marshals defense to become one of the best in the game. In the playoffs, he continued this magical ability and got 2 tackles including one for a loss. Such consistency has only been rivaled by all time great kickers, not a defensive linemen. His consistency will most likely drive him into being a top 3 pick, in addition to his great locker room presence and athletic body.
Bubba Thumper isn’t so great? Are you kidding me? When was the last time you saw a player with such an ability to get two tackles per game as a defensive linemen? Bubba puts the game in another level, and we will be blessed if we ever see a player with his skill and passion for the game again. Brackenridge breaks locker rooms. RunCMC breaks records. Bubba Thumper breaks the rules. You can keep your uninteresting skill position prospects. I prefer the Thumper. His teamwork, communication and consistency all put him into the elite of the DSFL. Here’s to hoping he gets picked high next week in the draft.
Takeda Okura