Write a short biography or story about your player. This could include background about how they came to the ISFL and how they’ve done so far, a story about their role in an exciting game, or anything else related to their experience in the league.
Harris grew up in an impoverished urban inner city called Ganton. In fact, it almost was like a stereotypical movie, novel, or video game. While Harris had a roof over his head, he lacked the lifestyle that he wanted. Therefore, like most youthful inner city kids, he got involved with gang life -- the Grove Street Families. He started out small by hanging on corners and helping make the Family money. However, his ambition, just like his appetite, was very large. It led to him moving up through the ranks at a relatively quick pace. He eventually became one of the leaders right hand man. Some other members' departure helped Harris develop a closer relationship. Unfortunately, this stature was not enough for Harris simply because his gang was not the "big man on the block." Thus, he found himself forming alliances with other gangs and cooperating. This is what ultimately forced him to escape his hometown. After people starting learning of his selfish moves, he decided to get out of town and pursue football. What made him pursue football? Because so much of his earnings was spent on fast food, he was naturally a large man. And, this made him very intimidating in the streets. Therefore, while he was driving out of town, he figured that he would continue to use his size to his advantage, namely because it would person him to have an excuse to continue eating fast food for a living. Thus, after he shined in the DSFL, he made sure to argue fiercely for fast food purchases to be covered by his ISFL team. This is by far, according to Harris, the best job he could have ever asked for. It sure as hell means runnign and gunning in the streets and fighting over what he now sees are petty street corners. Although he will not be anything close to a hall of fame player... he will be a willing participant, and he is fine by that!
There have been many moments in league history where a single decision (e.g., a draft choice, a GM’s promotion or retirement, a trade, a player’s movement in free agency) may have changed the course of a team in the ISFL or DSFL. Describe a decision that was made and the impact that it had. Did you imagine said decision leading to a different conclusion or did you think things would turn out the way they did? Is there anything different you would have done to avoid disaster or make things even better?
Call it pompous, but I believe that my accepting the Co-GM role in Honolulu was the turning point of the Hahalua. Honolulu had a pretty rough start during a rather unfortunate period of the league where it was ripe for launching into success with large draft classes and an expansion draft that permitted you to at least be somewhat competitive. Partner that with seasons of at least somewhat nice TPE inactive and you could field good teams even if players would disappear on you. Unfortunately, Honolulu was plagued with several missteps from retiring founders to missing IAs that really put the team in the rear of the league in terms of standings and potential. Although holes were plugged as good as possible, the team just needed a change. Even with progress, no players were interested in a team that didn't really make any meaningful progress over several seasons. One of my main goals when I stepped in was to rejuvenate the locker room in order to keep current players engaged and to show new players and potential free agents that we were turning over a new leaf! It took several seasons, but I did it. We traded for a big name player and started seeing success. They were willing to come here and we finally saw momentum. Therefore, I handed over the reigns to a new co-GM who had much more experience in roster-building and game-planning, and the first thing he did was sign free agents left and right. I feel like I helped, along with Sid, lay the foundation for that which resulted in a few Ultimus appearances and even a few wins for Honolulu both before and after my time there. Although I was skeptical becoming the GM back then, I'm happy I did it. I f eel like I made a difference.
Harris grew up in an impoverished urban inner city called Ganton. In fact, it almost was like a stereotypical movie, novel, or video game. While Harris had a roof over his head, he lacked the lifestyle that he wanted. Therefore, like most youthful inner city kids, he got involved with gang life -- the Grove Street Families. He started out small by hanging on corners and helping make the Family money. However, his ambition, just like his appetite, was very large. It led to him moving up through the ranks at a relatively quick pace. He eventually became one of the leaders right hand man. Some other members' departure helped Harris develop a closer relationship. Unfortunately, this stature was not enough for Harris simply because his gang was not the "big man on the block." Thus, he found himself forming alliances with other gangs and cooperating. This is what ultimately forced him to escape his hometown. After people starting learning of his selfish moves, he decided to get out of town and pursue football. What made him pursue football? Because so much of his earnings was spent on fast food, he was naturally a large man. And, this made him very intimidating in the streets. Therefore, while he was driving out of town, he figured that he would continue to use his size to his advantage, namely because it would person him to have an excuse to continue eating fast food for a living. Thus, after he shined in the DSFL, he made sure to argue fiercely for fast food purchases to be covered by his ISFL team. This is by far, according to Harris, the best job he could have ever asked for. It sure as hell means runnign and gunning in the streets and fighting over what he now sees are petty street corners. Although he will not be anything close to a hall of fame player... he will be a willing participant, and he is fine by that!
There have been many moments in league history where a single decision (e.g., a draft choice, a GM’s promotion or retirement, a trade, a player’s movement in free agency) may have changed the course of a team in the ISFL or DSFL. Describe a decision that was made and the impact that it had. Did you imagine said decision leading to a different conclusion or did you think things would turn out the way they did? Is there anything different you would have done to avoid disaster or make things even better?
Call it pompous, but I believe that my accepting the Co-GM role in Honolulu was the turning point of the Hahalua. Honolulu had a pretty rough start during a rather unfortunate period of the league where it was ripe for launching into success with large draft classes and an expansion draft that permitted you to at least be somewhat competitive. Partner that with seasons of at least somewhat nice TPE inactive and you could field good teams even if players would disappear on you. Unfortunately, Honolulu was plagued with several missteps from retiring founders to missing IAs that really put the team in the rear of the league in terms of standings and potential. Although holes were plugged as good as possible, the team just needed a change. Even with progress, no players were interested in a team that didn't really make any meaningful progress over several seasons. One of my main goals when I stepped in was to rejuvenate the locker room in order to keep current players engaged and to show new players and potential free agents that we were turning over a new leaf! It took several seasons, but I did it. We traded for a big name player and started seeing success. They were willing to come here and we finally saw momentum. Therefore, I handed over the reigns to a new co-GM who had much more experience in roster-building and game-planning, and the first thing he did was sign free agents left and right. I feel like I helped, along with Sid, lay the foundation for that which resulted in a few Ultimus appearances and even a few wins for Honolulu both before and after my time there. Although I was skeptical becoming the GM back then, I'm happy I did it. I f eel like I made a difference.