*Baby Yoda's First Interview

[SwagSloth]

It is an exciting day for NSFL prospects as the trade deadline has passed, meaning that all new rookie prospects will now be entered into the NSFL’s S21 Draft rather than the S20 Draft. This gives potential prospects more time to make a big impression and separate themselves from the pack of eventual candidates. One prospect that finds himself with this luxury is the so-called Marvelous Munchkin, Maz-Ta “Baby” Yoda, who was nicknamed “Baby” by his teammates for his unusually small size. Despite being listed as 5’6” on his official stat sheet, to the casual observer, you might easily think him to be much shorter, though perhaps that’s only because he’s standing next to his teammates. Yoda is also known for his shy temperament and is mostly considered to be a man of few words, but famed interviewer George J.J. Hamilton couldn’t resist the opportunity to sit down with the NSFL’s newest addition – and perhaps most unusual! – addition.

GJJH: First of all, thank you so much for sitting down to do this interview with me. It’s an absolute honor to find myself seated across from such a unique individual as yourself. I’d like to start by discussing your life growing up. My notes indicate that you grew up in the small country of Dagobah. I don’t have the region, for which I apologize, but I am told it is an extremely remote area and that its conditions were quite poor; some have described the whole country as a swamp. Of course, you would eventually get the opportunity to move to the USA, where you would attend school with other children and get the opportunity to play football, where you would find your true calling. What was it like growing up in Dagobah? And how did it feel to go from such a small country to a modernized one like the United States?

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GJJH: Speechless… and it’s hard to blame you. Such a journey must have been indescribable. If you don’t mind, I would like to touch upon another difficult subject. It is hard to bring up, but if you will allow me, I must bring up your condition. Obviously, the United States is a proud home to people of all colors, but I must admit, green is a rare shade even for here. I’m told this is due to a rare condition, so rare that it has yet to be properly named by the man that discovered it. Thankfully, you grew up to be a healthy young man, but your skin has a green pigment to it, making it different from… well, pardon my ignorance, whatever color people from Dagobah are supposed to be. It boggles my mind that we don’t have more data on this region. However, I think your condition provides a lot of commentary on the state of healthcare in small countries. In a larger, more civilized country like the United States, it’s hard to imagine that you would have ended up in this stape. Unfortunately, I’m told the appearance is irreversible at this point even if you’re fortune enough not to show any other long-term side effects. Do you see yourself as an advocate for better healthcare across the world? And what would you say to other children that find themselves fighting such difficult hardships?

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GJJH: It’s hard to imagine what you went through, much less find the words to describe it. Forgive me for dipping into such a difficult topic. I know many of us find it fascinating, but obvious, we haven’t lived it as you have. Your story has been one of overcoming the odds. In addition to your green skin, you also are of a small stature, something that has caught the eye of many people. It would common for someone to expect you to follow a more academic route in school, but instead, you gravitated toward sports. Many didn’t expect you to make the team in high school, but you tried out for the team and made it in as a running back. Despite your challenges, you would go on to play college football, making it onto a team in Jeddah. Is that right? No, I’m sorry, I apologize once again. My notes actually say Jedi. I’m not familiar with a school in Jedi, but I suppose one of the great things about the college football system is that it features such an incredible variety of schools in many different sizes. It would be hard to remember them all. Of course, you now find yourself as a DSFL prospect after not being expected to play in college or even high school. Is this vindication for the odds you’ve faced? And what does this success mean to you on a personal level?

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GJJH: I’ve been told you are a man of many strong traits, but it seems that humility is chief among them. Many prospects take every opportunity to brag about their achievements and yet you allow your story to speak for itself. That’s actually quite honorable. It’s not hard to see why so many scouts have classified you as a man of high character. I’m told that one of your strongest traits is your bond with your teammates. Due to you small size, many teammates in high school nicknamed you “Baby” and it’s a name that has seemingly stuck. You’ve been called many other things by passionate fans. The Marvelous Munchkin. The Sultan of Smol. Little Green. And yet it seems that “Baby” remains the one name that has defined you the most. What are your thoughts on that nickname?

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GJJH: Of course… how would one even begin to describe it? It’s a complicated nickname and to try to define its impact opens up a debate on many more larger issues. As a society, we are quick to judge and far too harsh on people for factors that are outside of your control. Not everyone would show the level of restraint you’ve shown in handling it with class, but then again, that’s just part of what makes you who you are. That said, let’s not focus too much on your past. Afterall, it is your future that interests us the most. You now find yourself eligible for the DSFL and may end up going to a team temporarily through waivers. Even if this occurs, you’ll still be taking part in the DSFL draft next season. Given that your bond with your teammates has always been a trait that you’ve been known for. Do you have a preference in where you play? And, if you are picked up by a team before the draft, do you feel that will influence your preference for the draft?
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GJJH: I understand that the preparation for this has been completely exhausting. After everything you’ve been through, any of us would find ourselves just as weary, if not more. But your courage in coming forward and sitting down with me for this interview speaks volumes in itself. And we are eager to watch your journey continue as you make your way into the national spotlight. I think you’ve earned a reprieve and we’ll give it to you, sir. But once again, I thank you for your time and wish you well.

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[IsaStarcrossed]

This is incredible. This is the kind of media we need in the NSFL. His struggles were very real and it is an inspiration to see where he is now. I would die for Baby Yoda.

[scorycory]

He is so well spoken, I've never seen such a clear and succinct interview. Baby Yoda for Commissioner!

[iamslm22]

This is the media version of Swag's fascism defense

[Jay_Doctor]

More of this, I need

[Moosecop]

I heard he once scampered for a 99 yard run that started with him running between the legs of his blockers.

[SwagSloth]

I heard he once scampered for a 99 yard run that started with him running between the legs of his blockers.

Yoda be standind behind the OL like

[run_CMC]

I love this

[Bigred1580]

This is my new favorite thing