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Task 9 - 326 words
I would like to talk about a moment in OCO history that greatly affected the team in the late 30's seasons to the early 40's. Or no I guess. That would be OCO's season 33 draft. For some context, Orange County had been a middling team and decided to commit to a rebuild. So they traded Goat Tank, their star running back for a couple of first round picks. They also acquired another first rounder in a trade that I don't quite remember. They went into the season 33 draft with four first round picks, two of which were in the top five. They felt that this was their opportunity to build a solid foundation to that would turn into a dynasty. With these picks, they selected Leonardo McTurtle, President Camacho, Raphael McTurtle, and Molki Koivu. With the exception of Koivu, each of these players were called up immediately. Although they seemed to strike gold (OCO actually made it to the Ultimus the following season), things would soon falter. This is how it turned out:
Leonardo and Rafael McTurtle - Both of these players turn out to be studs. Even as young players, they were the lynchpin of the Otter defense. The McTurtle bros progressed very nicely and OCO seemed to get it right on these two. Unfortunately they both left in free agency just as they were hitting their prime. OCO never got to see the just how formidable their defense would have been.
President Camacho - Another player who progressed well and on and off the field (TT even was GM for some time!). But they eventually parted ways (mutually) as Camacho was shipped off in a trade to San Jose.
Molki Koivu - Although he had a decent career, Koivu unfortunately turned out to be a bust for OCO, going IA before 700 TPE.
All that to say that with 4 first round picks, OCO got 3 players who ended up leaving the team in their prime and 1 who went IA before his prime. These losses primed the Otters for another rebuild, which they are just now emerging from. Hopefully this one turns out better than the last.
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Task 15 - 304 words
QB - Lloyd Bannings - First off, he is a young QB with the type of potential you could build a franchise around. His bowling skills are an added plus for the league bowling tournament
RB - Leandre Diarra - I would force him to play FB. Now I know that is not what he wants, but it is what's best for the team. Let him block for the feature RB! #FreeDiarra #HeckBeck
RB - Reginald Shrubbery - Although he hasn't proven it yet, he's the best the league has to offer. Guaranteed first ballot Hall of Famer for sure. Plus he has an awesome name
WR - Thomas Robinson - a agile WR who happens to be very smart to. He adds an element of speed to the hardnose style of football I'm looking for. He'll get the job done when you need him to
WR - Big McLarge Huge - If you want a perfectly large WR to complement the speedster, look no farther. Plus he's young too and only getting better
WR - Aaron Jäger - Jäger be catching those bombs downfield. Some people may say this is a reach but some people don't know jack about squat.
TE - Bread Bowl - Honestly, if you saw a soup filled bread play football, you'd pick them too
OL - Walrus Jones - Have you ever tried to get past a walrus to get to the beach? I have. Not a good time
K - Eliot Bukowski - Is his name a reference to the poet? Nah, probably the modest mouse song. If so, I would definitely want someone with such great tastes in my locker room
Well that's it for the offensive side of things. What? These are all OCO players? Weird. Probably because they are the best got dang team in the league and I wouldn't trade them for anyone else!
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