For my 1st media in this league I think it just makes sense for it to be about my player's retirement. The 10 seasons Kearse has spent in the league has been a great experience and I'm glad I was able to take part in the league. With regression taking it's toll and Kearse playing 3 seasons with 3 different teams it feels right to retire. I'm really glad I gave this league a chance it's really been a fun experience. I'm definitely glad I went the route of DE, it started because that's position I played in high school. Even though I didn't get much player of the game awards, individual awards or even make a pro bowl (I do feel like I should have made atleast one) it was a fun position to play.
9 Pro Seasons (S19-21 Yellowknife, S22-S24 Honolulu, S25-S27 New York)
329 Tackles
76 Tackles For Loss
43 Sacks
5 FF/4 FR
1 Safety
#8 All Time in Tackles For Loss
Taken 9th Overall by Yellowknife
Taken in 2 different expansion drafts
3x NSFC Champion
1x ASFC Champion (Regular season)
3x Ultimus Loser
Even though I only spent one season with San Antonio (yeah I know their the Ducks now) it was great season that ended with a magical run that saw us get to the Ultimini game and loss but I had some great teammates lead by 2 great GMs @Revolution5 and @woelkers. Both of them helped me get my player started and got me really excited for the league.
I was so happy when I get drafted by Yellowknife, I got scouted by @Bigred1580 and really hit off, he was also somebody I could talk to and is just an all around great person and fantastic GM. The other GM from Yellowknife @shadyshoelace another amazing GM and person, Shady always checked up on me to see how I was adjusting to the league and how I was doing in life in general, plus Nero was basically Jayson's idol/mentor during his time in the league. I remember gelling really well with in the locker, everybody being really welcoming helped, and while going to 3 straight Ultimus Finals and losing sucked it was still a hell of a good time getting there. Which was why I was heartbroken when I learned I has going to Honolulu, I knew the GM's hands were tied but it still sucked.
Even though I was disappointed I tried my best in Honolulu, it was also were I had the best seasons of career being apart of the SackSquadron. @Raven was my GM and I was happy to play with him, we were teammate together in the SHL for a while so I knew he'd be someone I knew and would get a long with. It was fun being the underdogs and always trying make the playoffs, we never did but I'm glad to see they did after I left, that locker room deserved it.
Lastly I once again I picked up again in the expansion draft, but this time I was a lot happier because I got to reunite with woelkers, something I was really excited about. When he told me he was the new GM I was really hoping I'd get to play under him again. Getting to play the end of my career on stacked DL and winning the conference and a playoff game in year 2 were huge accomplishments in my opinion. woelkers @Bwestfield and @zaynzk have all done an incredible job building the team and getting to where it is. Also even though I've mostly been a lurker the locker room is fantastic and I'll be rooting for New York until I have a reason not to.
There are a lot of people I didn't mention that have made an impact on me during my time here and I'm sorry I haven't named you but I appreciate you all for making the league fun enough to sink so much time into.
9 Pro Seasons (S19-21 Yellowknife, S22-S24 Honolulu, S25-S27 New York)
329 Tackles
76 Tackles For Loss
43 Sacks
5 FF/4 FR
1 Safety
#8 All Time in Tackles For Loss
Taken 9th Overall by Yellowknife
Taken in 2 different expansion drafts
3x NSFC Champion
1x ASFC Champion (Regular season)
3x Ultimus Loser
Even though I only spent one season with San Antonio (yeah I know their the Ducks now) it was great season that ended with a magical run that saw us get to the Ultimini game and loss but I had some great teammates lead by 2 great GMs @Revolution5 and @woelkers. Both of them helped me get my player started and got me really excited for the league.
I was so happy when I get drafted by Yellowknife, I got scouted by @Bigred1580 and really hit off, he was also somebody I could talk to and is just an all around great person and fantastic GM. The other GM from Yellowknife @shadyshoelace another amazing GM and person, Shady always checked up on me to see how I was adjusting to the league and how I was doing in life in general, plus Nero was basically Jayson's idol/mentor during his time in the league. I remember gelling really well with in the locker, everybody being really welcoming helped, and while going to 3 straight Ultimus Finals and losing sucked it was still a hell of a good time getting there. Which was why I was heartbroken when I learned I has going to Honolulu, I knew the GM's hands were tied but it still sucked.
Even though I was disappointed I tried my best in Honolulu, it was also were I had the best seasons of career being apart of the SackSquadron. @Raven was my GM and I was happy to play with him, we were teammate together in the SHL for a while so I knew he'd be someone I knew and would get a long with. It was fun being the underdogs and always trying make the playoffs, we never did but I'm glad to see they did after I left, that locker room deserved it.
Lastly I once again I picked up again in the expansion draft, but this time I was a lot happier because I got to reunite with woelkers, something I was really excited about. When he told me he was the new GM I was really hoping I'd get to play under him again. Getting to play the end of my career on stacked DL and winning the conference and a playoff game in year 2 were huge accomplishments in my opinion. woelkers @Bwestfield and @zaynzk have all done an incredible job building the team and getting to where it is. Also even though I've mostly been a lurker the locker room is fantastic and I'll be rooting for New York until I have a reason not to.
There are a lot of people I didn't mention that have made an impact on me during my time here and I'm sorry I haven't named you but I appreciate you all for making the league fun enough to sink so much time into.
Jayson Kearse - DE
S18 San Antonio Marshals
S19 - 21 Yellowknife Wraiths
S22 - S24 Honolulu Hahalula
S25 - S27 New York Silverbacks
Career Stats 132 Games | 329 Tackles | 76 Tackles For Loss| 43 Sacks | 5 FF | 4 FR | 1 Safety |
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Jay Spears - S
S30 - S31 Portland Pythons
S30 DSFL Safety of the Year/S30 DSFL Pro Bowler/S31 DSFL Pro Bowler
S32 - S41 Yellowknife Wraiths
S35 ISFL Pro Bowler
S39 Ultimus Winner
Career Stats 160 Games | 649 Tackles | 2 Tackles For Loss | 20 Sacks | 8 FF | 4 FR | 5 INT | 75 PDs | 1 Safety | 1 TD |
S18 San Antonio Marshals
S19 - 21 Yellowknife Wraiths
S22 - S24 Honolulu Hahalula
S25 - S27 New York Silverbacks
Career Stats 132 Games | 329 Tackles | 76 Tackles For Loss| 43 Sacks | 5 FF | 4 FR | 1 Safety |
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Jay Spears - S
S30 - S31 Portland Pythons
S30 DSFL Safety of the Year/S30 DSFL Pro Bowler/S31 DSFL Pro Bowler
S32 - S41 Yellowknife Wraiths
S35 ISFL Pro Bowler
S39 Ultimus Winner
Career Stats 160 Games | 649 Tackles | 2 Tackles For Loss | 20 Sacks | 8 FF | 4 FR | 5 INT | 75 PDs | 1 Safety | 1 TD |