When I was drafted by the Minnesota Grey Ducks in the S21 DSFL draft I was ecstatic. The two-time defending Ultimini champions were presenting a great opportunity to win a trophy in my very first year in the league. But, as the season progressed, it became apparent that we were not going to win the Ultimini, let alone make the playoffs. This was a hard pill to swallow. Yes, my ultimate goal is to win an Ultimus, but failing to achieve our goal of an Ultimini win hurt.
Once the season ended I fixed my sights on the NSFL and tried to accept defeat. But then I was drafted by the Honolulu Hahalua, an expansion team looking to win in the future. With their current roster they offered me the opportunity to spend another season in the DSFL with the Grey Ducks. It was a tough decision; the dream has always been the NSFL, but with expansion team rosters being behind the eight ball so to speak, another opportunity with the Grey Ducks was the way to go.
Us Ducks are returning three capped players, including star running back Jamar Lackson. With a run-first offense and a much-improved defense, we should be considered one of the frontrunners for winning the Ultimini. Anything less will be a disappointment.
Once the season ended I fixed my sights on the NSFL and tried to accept defeat. But then I was drafted by the Honolulu Hahalua, an expansion team looking to win in the future. With their current roster they offered me the opportunity to spend another season in the DSFL with the Grey Ducks. It was a tough decision; the dream has always been the NSFL, but with expansion team rosters being behind the eight ball so to speak, another opportunity with the Grey Ducks was the way to go.
Us Ducks are returning three capped players, including star running back Jamar Lackson. With a run-first offense and a much-improved defense, we should be considered one of the frontrunners for winning the Ultimini. Anything less will be a disappointment.
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