We find ourselves in the press room of the Colorado Yeti. At the podium stands all 76 inches and 340 pounds of Bubba Thumper, who taps the microphone to catch the attention of the gathered crowd.
"Before we begin, I want to be clear that I will not be addressing questions regarding my contract with Colorado at this time. That said, I'll open the floor for just about any other question."
"Before we begin, I want to be clear that I will not be addressing questions regarding my contract with Colorado at this time. That said, I'll open the floor for just about any other question."
(11-10-2019, 03:00 AM)Lowlycrib Wrote:Any opinions on what it is like being the 2nd best DT in the s17 class?Thumper chuckles momentarily before providing his answer, "I guess I'll never quite live down losing the S16 DSFL DLotY to Masters, will I? I'm not going to be the guy to compare myself to my peers like that; that's for the awards committee, the hall of fame voters, and the fans to decide. My job is to grind every day so that I'm better tomorrow than I was yesterday".
(11-10-2019, 03:00 AM)Lowlycrib Wrote:Any statistical goals you wish to hit next year that you didn't hit this year?"I've missed 50 tackles two seasons in a row now, and really, I think I'm capable of getting there. So if I can get there, I'll feel especially good about what I'm doing."
(11-10-2019, 03:00 AM)Lowlycrib Wrote:What areas of your player do you want to focus on in the offseason?"On the field, I've been making sure that I can keep up with every single play, and I've been shoring up my tackling. Maybe I need to move a little better, too. Off the field, I'm trying to build a brand that people can get on board with. I want to be remembered as one of the best players in league history, not just on the field, but off it as well."
(11-10-2019, 03:06 AM)Hallmonitor_20 Wrote:1. A lot of people have said that you're on the verge of being great but haven't made that step yet coming into this season. Do you believe you had a coming out this season or just a step in the right direction?"I'd say this is a step in the right direction. Greatness demands consistency, so ask me again two, maybe three seasons from now, we'll see if I feel differently."
(11-10-2019, 03:06 AM)Hallmonitor_20 Wrote:2. With this being an option year, will you be testing Free Agency, renegotiating with Colorado, or playing out your contract?"I would prefer not to answer questions regarding my contract situation at this time. This is a difficult decision, and I don't feel prepared to comment on it just yet."
(11-10-2019, 03:06 AM)Hallmonitor_20 Wrote:3. If Minnesota beat Penn State do you feel like Colorado could also have a good season and be a powerhouse?"Absolutely. I think the Yeti have a ton of talent, and they should be hopeful for the future of the organization."
(11-10-2019, 03:06 AM)Hallmonitor_20 Wrote:4. If solar panels in the US always face south which direction do they face in South Africa?"I suppose I can't say I know for sure, but given the information you've presented, north?"
(11-10-2019, 05:34 AM)Dylandeluxe Wrote:1. You had what many would classify as a breakout season. Is this the peak for Thumper?"I hope not. I want to continue to take steps forward every year I'm in this league."
(11-10-2019, 05:34 AM)Dylandeluxe Wrote:2. Marcella and Zach are hanging off a cliff and you can only save one. Who do you save?"If you're suggesting that I'm not strong enough to save both, I think I have to disagree with you. But, I think if I save Zach, he can probably snag Marce on the way up, so maybe that would be the better solution?"
(11-10-2019, 05:34 AM)Dylandeluxe Wrote:3. How would you classify Colorado's season?"I'm not going to lie, I was disappointed. I think we had a better roster than our record suggests, and to be unceremoniously bounced from the playoffs like we were was tough. Like I said, this team should be hopeful for the future, but I wasn't happy with how we performed this season by any means."