Peter Brand and Bubba Thumper enter the Colorado media room, which is quieter than usual, and sit side by side in front of a pair of microphones. Brand leans forward, and says, "Obviously this season didn't end quite the way we would have liked it too, but there's certainly still quite a bit to discuss. Both Bubba and I will be fielding any questions you have for as long as you have them".
"As for what I said to my players...I think I'd prefer to keep that private. I care very deeply about these boys, and I wear my heart on my sleeve in the locker room, but some things are meant to be kept between me and them."
"The offseason is going to be all about finding new ways to improve. We know we can take home an Ultimus, we just need to find the right approach given the team we have."
"I don't mean to be rude, but Mo Berry (@Frick_Nasty) was actually the league leader in sacks with 16. That said, to answer your second question, I think that single season record is untouchable. It came in a completely different era of football, and even my main man Mo only got halfway there."
"I feel as good as I ever have. I am at the top of my game, and I think I have a while to be here and be competing at the highest level. The goal is just to keep playing my game, trying to get to the quarterback."
"I think this is a team that's ready to compete for seasons to come. We're going to do everything we can to continue giving ourselves the best chance to compete now and well into the future."
"I honestly hope he saw me as a mentor this season, and I hope he brings some of that to Chicago. I want to see my brothers on the defensive front do well."
"I have my eyes on a couple of players at the DSFL level, I would certainly love to have them around for the seasons to come."
"At this time, I'm devoted to sticking at defensive tackle, clearing the path for my boy Mo. I think we've got a good thing going, I'd hate to see it end just for me to make a move."
"I believe in the classic Band-Aid, unless you're talking cutting my finger clean off. Then, probably just cauterize it."
PB: "Personally, I'm a Crown Royal guy."
"The NSFL is a whole different ballgame than the DSFL. I honestly couldn't tell you which I prefer at this point. They're such different animals that I had to basically completely readjust to succeed at this level. That said, I fully enjoy both."
"I think you have to care for your players as people first and foremost. If they're coming to a game in that condition, there's bound to be a reason for it, so rooting that out is step one."
PB and BT both appear extremely confused as to who the final question is directed at. Both, then neither, lean into their microphones to answer it.
"Red licorice. Weirdly, I can jive with black licorice, but red licorice is just never something I enjoy."
"I'd love to be able to say Colorado, but nothing beats home cooking, and Austin's concessions come the closest to that. Colorado competes with New Orleans for second, though."
"I'll be honest, Jim is the only one whose work I'm familiar with. I think he has quite a bit to learn about what it takes to succeed at this level, but a season ago, I did too. I think he'll be just fine, Sarasota is in good hands. As for Honolulu, not personally super familiar with their management staff, but I've heard nothing but good things, and they found a way to bring in Clueboard Hangover from day one, so they have that going for them."
(04-04-2020, 11:14 PM)golden_apricot Wrote:Why you no kick more 1st down field goals??PB: "Well, first, we think that would give us an unfair advantage. Obviously, we feel we have the best kicker in the league, and the best defense in the league, so to have the best kicker taking field goals from great field position would be patently unfair. Second, we aren't entirely sure how we would implement that strategy given some of the rules of the game."
(04-04-2020, 11:37 PM)BenDover Wrote:What will you do as GM to make sure you rebound next season?PB: "Obviously the goal is going to be continuing to put the best team on the field week in and week out. We have to make sure we're as well-prepared as we can be to win every single football game, and we can't take anything for granted. This offseason is about assessing why we had the season we did, and how we can improve for next season."
(04-04-2020, 11:46 PM)s4ndr0p Wrote:Peter,PB: "I think grit played a critical role in our success. This team works hard, and they have a lot of heart. You'll never have success if your players don't care about each other and about the team."
What was the key to the successful Yeti season?
What did you say to your players after the loss?
What are the plans for the offseason?
"As for what I said to my players...I think I'd prefer to keep that private. I care very deeply about these boys, and I wear my heart on my sleeve in the locker room, but some things are meant to be kept between me and them."
"The offseason is going to be all about finding new ways to improve. We know we can take home an Ultimus, we just need to find the right approach given the team we have."
(04-04-2020, 11:46 PM)s4ndr0p Wrote:Bubba,BT: "I think I had a bit of a down year after last year statistically, but this defense was more successful than it has been in a long time, and I take a lot of pride in being one of this team's leaders on the battlefield."
How would you sum up your season?
With the 10 Sacks you recorded you are tied for the first place in the league, but that is still 22 sacks behind Tuck's single-season record. Do you think this record will ever be broken?
Now, with the 21st season in the books, how do you feel? How is your body holding up and how do you think you can still improve?
"I don't mean to be rude, but Mo Berry (@Frick_Nasty) was actually the league leader in sacks with 16. That said, to answer your second question, I think that single season record is untouchable. It came in a completely different era of football, and even my main man Mo only got halfway there."
"I feel as good as I ever have. I am at the top of my game, and I think I have a while to be here and be competing at the highest level. The goal is just to keep playing my game, trying to get to the quarterback."
(04-05-2020, 12:27 AM)thevoicelesscreator Wrote:Peter:PB: "We've made some difficult decisions, yes. We're not happy with the way things are looking for expansion, but we work with what we have. We feel we're a team that could stand to lose several players, and we'll miss them dearly, but we'll press on with what we have at the end of the day."
With the expansion draft coming up quickly, have you decided who will be left to fate? How did you come to those decisions? And do you think the Yeti are going to be heavily targeted in the expansion draft?
With both Baltimore and Yellowknife looking like they're going to be going through a re-tooling phase, how far do you think you will go to give Colorado it's first shot at a ring?
"I think this is a team that's ready to compete for seasons to come. We're going to do everything we can to continue giving ourselves the best chance to compete now and well into the future."
(04-05-2020, 12:27 AM)thevoicelesscreator Wrote:Bubba:BT: "Smirh and I had our differences at time, but I worked hard to make sure we were both the best we could be every single play. I hate to see him go, but obviously I wish him the best and hope he takes something away from his time with Colorado to bring to Chicago."
How well did you get to know John Smirh this season? How do you feel about him getting dealt to Chicago?
Did you play a mentor role to him this year? How afraid are you that he will turn what you tough onto your team?
Do you think you'll have another rookie to mentor in the coming season?
Rumour is that you're considering moving positions, is there any credibility to these rumours? If so where would you move and why?
"I honestly hope he saw me as a mentor this season, and I hope he brings some of that to Chicago. I want to see my brothers on the defensive front do well."
"I have my eyes on a couple of players at the DSFL level, I would certainly love to have them around for the seasons to come."
"At this time, I'm devoted to sticking at defensive tackle, clearing the path for my boy Mo. I think we've got a good thing going, I'd hate to see it end just for me to make a move."
(04-05-2020, 01:04 AM)FleshBagSoup Wrote:For Bubba: What is your favorite flavor of ice cream?BT: "There's a great peanut butter ice cream from Cruze Farm in the Knoxville area of Tennessee, I can never get enough."
(04-05-2020, 05:11 AM)Dewalt27 Wrote:1. Drink of choice?BT: "I don't particularly like to taste my alcohol, never have. If you give me something sweet, I'll drink it, but I'm just not big on the stuff."
2. If you cut your finger before game time, stitches or cauterize?
3. How was your first year as an NSFL GM?
4. How would you handle a player showing up drunk to a game?
5. Why are you?
"I believe in the classic Band-Aid, unless you're talking cutting my finger clean off. Then, probably just cauterize it."
PB: "Personally, I'm a Crown Royal guy."
"The NSFL is a whole different ballgame than the DSFL. I honestly couldn't tell you which I prefer at this point. They're such different animals that I had to basically completely readjust to succeed at this level. That said, I fully enjoy both."
"I think you have to care for your players as people first and foremost. If they're coming to a game in that condition, there's bound to be a reason for it, so rooting that out is step one."
PB and BT both appear extremely confused as to who the final question is directed at. Both, then neither, lean into their microphones to answer it.
(04-05-2020, 07:24 PM)bex Wrote:For Bubba: Your annual dinners with Marcella Toriki and other friends from the Second Line are fairly well documented. What's been the best meal you've shared with this bunch?BT: "Oh man, it has to be this season. We were down in New Orleans, went to this place, it's called Peche. I got their smothered catfish, Marce ordered their Louisiana Shrimp and of course offered up a taste...the place is amazing. Some of the best seafood I've ever had."
What's your least favourite food?
Which NSFL Stadium has the best concessions?
"Red licorice. Weirdly, I can jive with black licorice, but red licorice is just never something I enjoy."
"I'd love to be able to say Colorado, but nothing beats home cooking, and Austin's concessions come the closest to that. Colorado competes with New Orleans for second, though."
(04-05-2020, 07:24 PM)bex Wrote:For Brand: You've seen the Minnesota Grey Ducks falter since your departure. Care to comment on that?PB: "I left Minnesota in extremely capable hands. I think they had an off season in box scores, but hell, my season in San Antonio didn't go as hoped either, and honestly, the DSFL is about more than just the scoreboard. I know they have the right leadership for the future, and I have faith in them to continue to be the best home for rookies for seasons to come."
What are your thoughts on the new managers stepping up to lead the league's newest expansion teams?
"I'll be honest, Jim is the only one whose work I'm familiar with. I think he has quite a bit to learn about what it takes to succeed at this level, but a season ago, I did too. I think he'll be just fine, Sarasota is in good hands. As for Honolulu, not personally super familiar with their management staff, but I've heard nothing but good things, and they found a way to bring in Clueboard Hangover from day one, so they have that going for them."