01-27-2024, 06:09 PM
(This post was last modified: 02-01-2024, 07:37 PM by lemonoppy. Edited 1 time in total.)
Well, it's official, the S46 DSFL Draft is in the books and it's certainly one that will be talked about for seasons to come..... with an abundance of anticipation, rookies piled into the rookie discord and geared up to find out what team they'd be on and who they could call teammates. The evening wasn't without its fair share of surprises with some picks going higher (Tim Riggins TE) than expected and others dropping lower than expected (Puddles O'Duck - Side note: Will Levis anyone?)
I decided that it was only fitting to get a better feel for those individuals that went in the first round, as to perhaps gain some sort of insight as to what teams were thinking. I posed the same questions to all of them and the responses were..... well, interesting to say the least. Read on and formulate your own opinion, but I'll be sure to share mine as well.
Round 1 - Pick 1 - Roquefort Cotswald - CB - Norfolk Seawolves
Round 1 - Pick 2 - Maurice "Mo Money" Gunner - DT - London Royals
Round 1 - Pick 3 - Dunkler Sowerwine - DE - Minnesota Grey Ducks
Round 1 - Pick 4 - Walter Yensid CB - Bondi Beach Buccaneers
Round 1 - Pick 5 - Brad Woof WR - Portland Pythons
Round 1 - Pick 7 - Tim Riggins TE - Kansas
Round 1 - Pick 8 - Luke Laraque DE - Tijuana Luchadores
And there you have it folks. Another hard hitting round of stellar journalism by Mo Money Media. As you can see, some of the picks were steals, others like Roque were a gross over-reach, but now that the respective rookies have settled into their new teams locker rooms, donned their colors and chosen their roles.... its only a matter of time before the results speak for themselves. One thing can't be denied about this rookie class, it's spicy and it's stacked.... MO MONEY MEDIA OUT!
I decided that it was only fitting to get a better feel for those individuals that went in the first round, as to perhaps gain some sort of insight as to what teams were thinking. I posed the same questions to all of them and the responses were..... well, interesting to say the least. Read on and formulate your own opinion, but I'll be sure to share mine as well.
Round 1 - Pick 1 - Roquefort Cotswald - CB - Norfolk Seawolves
- Where did you expect to go in the draft? Anywhere in the first 2 rounds. Truthfully until last week I made the assumption that recreates would be prioritized over rookies (as they're proven active) so I didn't expect to go in the first round, nevermind first overall.
- Were you surprised where you went? I definitely was surprised to go first. See above, but until Dunkler's mock I really didn't think I'd go that early. I was super hyped to be drafted by Norfolk, and I really think they nailed the entire draft. I'm looking forward to being a part of the team and working with the unit we now have to turn things around down in Norfolk.
- Whose your biggest rival? My biggest rival is myself. My drive to succeed. My will to win. All these other fellas are like flies buzzing in my ears. They've got no cheese for this mouse. The loudest buzzer has gotta be Mo, that guy doesn't know when to give it up. I was surprised to see him go at 2nd overall, I can't wait to see his face on the sidelines as he watches his "royal offense" get sunk by the SeaWolves. (Big words for a little mouse. But he's not wrong, Mo will watch from the sidelines because they take starters out when they steamroll the competition early in the game)
- How long do you think you'll be in the DSFL? I don't know how long I'll be in the DSFL. I publicly disclaimed to any GM who asked that I want to chase accolades in the ISFL and make a run for the HOF. I'm not here to be just another guy. I want to break records. However, I was genuinely so honored to be taken at 1oa and I'm definitely going to have a lot of loyalty to Norfolk going forward. At the end of the day, I think my decision to stay or move will be very dependent on how our season goes, as well as potential ISFL interest. I'd also be significantly more motivated to stay down an extra season if some fellow classmates stay down, perhaps making our next season a hyper competitive one with many teams having capped players. (Wise of Roque to accept his relegation to the minor leagues early on, only talent, like cream, rises to the top....)
- Predict your teams record this year. Undefeated. Next question. (His disillusionment was a point of concern highlighted in my mock draft as well, it clearly hasn't ended, only grown....)
- What player do you wish was on your team? Gotta be Walter. It was a pipe dream, but Walter Yensid is my favorite peer in this class, and if we were in the same backfield nobody would complete a pass. He's going to tear it up down under.
- Would you rather fight a rabbit sized cow, or a cow sized rabbit? Rabbit sized cow. What kind of question is this? Who wrote this? What channel did you guys say you were from again??
Round 1 - Pick 2 - Maurice "Mo Money" Gunner - DT - London Royals
- Where did you expect to go in the draft? At the top baby. I was a lock from the beginning. Ain't no two ways about it, Mo Money was gunning for that spot from the day he put on cleats.
- Were you surprised where you went? Nah man, I knew I was royalty and the King has arrived baby. I aint worried about no submariners.... Wolves cant even swim brah.
- Whose your biggest rival? Greatness cant be rivaled, so that said, there's this annoying rat that wont stop buzzing name Roquefort.
- How long do you think you'll be in the DSFL? 1 year.... Capped TPE is around the corner and the need for DT at the highest level is real.
- Predict your teams record this year. 11-3, we stacked it n Defense and I'm gonna anchor. Add some WR depth and we hot shots baby. Not to mention the North is easier than the South...
- What player do you wish was on your team? Walter Yensid. Thats my ride or die.... we doing great things together. He gonna be the first one signed to Mo Money Representation.
- Would you rather fight a rabbit sized cow, or a cow sized rabbit? Rabbits suck man, I'm taking the cow and potty training it to pee milk in my Capt Crunch every morning.
Round 1 - Pick 3 - Dunkler Sowerwine - DE - Minnesota Grey Ducks
- Where did you expect to go in the draft? Pick 1-3, no later than 1st round.
- Were you surprised where you went? Slightly surprised it was at 3 but not surprised it was MIN. Played 1 game here for S45 and its an awesome group and LR.
- Whose your biggest rival? Maurice Gunner, why not, DE faceoff (Bring it on baby.... iron sharpens iron!)
- How long do you think you'll be in the DSFL? 2 seasons
- Predict your teams record this year. 8-6
- What player do you wish was on your team? Puddles O'Duck
- Would you rather fight a rabbit sized cow, or a cow sized rabbit? rabbit sized cow, ez. A cow sized rabbit would obliterate anyone. (It do be facts tho.)
Round 1 - Pick 4 - Walter Yensid CB - Bondi Beach Buccaneers
- Where did you expect to go in the draft? Pick 1 or Pick 4 as both of them told me bluntly they were drafting a CB. I realized about a week ago that Roquefort was pick 1 so at that point I knew pick 4 was my landing spot as pick 2 was going to be you no matter what, and pick 3 nobody from the team talked to me.
- Were you surprised where you went? No not at all. I've had nothing but mad respect for Thewhovian and I was hoping to join her team based on either going 1st or 4th.
- Whose your biggest rival? Tmoney6996 for picking Roquefort over me. (Well deserved hate, but truthfully, who wants to play for someone misguided enough to waste a 1st on Roque)
- How long do you think you'll be in the DSFL? No clue! It really will depend on who drafts me. If a team like Honolulu who doesn't need a CB drafts me? Then I'll be in the DSFL for a few years. If a team needs me immediately? Then I'll step up to the plate and help.
- Predict your teams record this year. Looking at the schedule I'm going to say 7-7 as we have a lot of rookies at skill positions and it will take awhile to mesh.
- What player do you wish was on your team? Mo money easily, I wanted one of my bros on the team but I knew Mo was going to be picked 2nd so that wasn't happening. (My boy knows greatness when he sees it. Looking forward to our time in the ISFL together.)
- Would you rather fight a rabbit sized cow, or a cow sized rabbit? I'd rather adopt the cow sized rabbit as it'd be super cute and I can get personal sized milk! (My brother in christ.... rabbits dont make milk.)
Round 1 - Pick 5 - Brad Woof WR - Portland Pythons
- Where did you expect to go in the draft? My scouting conversations went really well and I think GMs got a good idea of the passion, energy, and activity I'm bringing to the league so I kind of expected first round. I've dedicated most of my waking hours to spamming the rest of the rookies and I think the GMs really liked that.
- Were you surprised where you went? Not really. I had some inside info that I was being considered for the 1st overall, so I thought I'd be one of the first names called. For legal reasons, that was a joke. (Tamper Alert. Wolfie Bot get in here)
- Whose your biggest rival? On-field: Roquefort Cotswald. I want nothing more than to (respectfully) torch the first pick in the draft. (Scorched Mouse is a French Delicatessen)
Off-field: Some punk named Maurice, not sure what his deal is but he keeps chirping at me. Was playing TE in the Prospect Bowl but I guess they cut him cause he wasn't a TE prospect anymore. (Lies. I filled in to prove my talents aren't limited to 1 spot)
- How long do you think you'll be in the DSFL? One season. I have my eyes set on the ISFL and don't think I didn't notice WR Silence Suzuka go 1st overall after only one season in the DSFL. If I can't emulate that, then I better hang 'em up now.
- Predict your teams record this year. I think the Pythons are gonna have one of the most explosive offensive units this year. We saw what María de la Rosa could do with the Pythons in one game last season and now we've got two BETTER WRs. Portland goes 10-4, conservatively.
- What player do you wish was on your team? I'm excited to work with my QB Billy Van Goff, but I'd be lying if I said I didn't wish we'd also selected Puddles O'Duck in this year's draft. We weren't even on the same Prospect Bowl team, but I think we had a good rapport and complementary skill sets. Thought he'd be a good pick considering he has some experience with the Pythons already.
- Would you rather fight a rabbit sized cow, or a cow sized rabbit? Rabbit sized cow. Is there even an argument? Rabbits are assholes. (This is the proper answer.)
- Where did you expect to go in the draft? Listen up, all you football fanatics and Birddog believers! Reginald Hammerfall, the Hammer, here to lay it down for each and every one of you. Picked at number 6 in the first round by the Dallas Birddogs, and let me tell ya, I'm as happy as a tornado in a trailer park!
Now, some folks might be wondering why I ain't the numero uno pick, but let me set the record straight. The other teams, bless their hearts, needed some help in other departments – probably fixing potholes or knitting sweaters, who knows? But the Dallas Birddogs, they saw the big dawg Hammer and said, "We need that force of nature in our ranks!"
So here I am, at number 6, ready to bring the thunder and lightning to Dallas. I'm happy, they're happy, and we're gonna make this city tremble with gridiron glory. If I wasn't such a team player, I'd say I shoulda been number 1, but hey, sometimes you gotta let the other teams dream they had a chance.
- Whose your biggest rival? You're talkin' about rivals, huh? Well, let me lay it out for you. Reginald Hammerfall, the Tower of Power, stands alone at the summit of greatness, and when you're at the top, there ain't no rivals – just a bunch of folks tryin' to catch a glimpse!
You see, I ain't here to compete with mere mortals; I'm here to dominate the league and leave a path of destruction in my wake. Rivals? Nah, they're just players lucky enough to share the field with Reggie Rumble. There's no comparison, no competition – just a one-man wrecking crew bringing the thunder, the lightning, and the whole dang storm! (Here I thought Roque was the player with the biggest head.... is this his father?)
So, the press, you can jabber on about rivals, but let it be known that in the draft, in the league, and in the annals of football history, Reginald Hammerfall stands head and shoulders above the rest. (He said annals.... LOL)
- How long do you think you'll be in the DSFL? The future's a mysterious beast, and even the Tower of Power can't predict every twist and turn it's gonna take. But let me tell you this – as long as there's a gridiron to conquer, a crowd to roar, and championships to be claimed, Reginald Hammerfall will be lacing up those cleats and stepping onto the field with the fury of a thousand hurricanes! If the times right for the step to the ISFL then bring it on. Wherever the fans love me, and I can bring the thunder, I am a Birddog for life. If they need me they need me.
I ain't just here for a cup of coffee, brother; I'm here for the long haul. Whether it's one, two, five, ten, or even fifteen seasons, as long as I've got the strength to slam, the will to win, and the passion to electrify the fans, you better believe the Tower of Power will be laying the smackdown in for the Birddogsl. The journey's just begun, and there's a whole lot more gridiron glory to be written in the Birddog's pages of history!
- Predict your teams record this year. Birddogs will go perfect this season, we are ascending this year. (Something something, pride comes before a fall?)
- What player do you wish was on your team?
- Would you rather fight a rabbit sized cow, or a cow sized rabbit? Facing a cow-sized rabbit is like running over the biggest, meanest linebackers and D Linemen in the DSFL something which I will be doing regularly this season. It's an opportunity to flex my muscles, showcase my power running, and bring some serious intensity to the field. (My boy..... prepare to take a seat and learn about the legend of Mo Money. One DT gonna wipe the floor w/ this RB.....)
Taking down a massive rabbit is like bulldozing through obstacles others can’t even dream of—showing everyone that I can handle the toughest challenges head-on and my heights are beyond most peoples’ imagination.
A victory against a cow-sized rabbit isn't just a win; it's a statement. It's about handling pressure, crushing unconventional challenges, and making a name for myself as the guy who takes on anything that stands in the way. Time to bring the pain, both in the office and on the field!
Round 1 - Pick 7 - Tim Riggins TE - Kansas
- Where did you expect to go in the draft? I expected a second round selection earliest as a TE
- Were you surprised where you went? I was definitely surprised by the selection and am fortunate to end up with the league runner ups.
- Whose your biggest rival? Like all S47 rookies the only right answer is Roquefort (Them there is the facts. Print it. Believe it. Its warranted)
- How long do you think you'll be in the DSFL? I think I could have a pretty short life in the DSFL as there is significant positional scarcity at TE and im an absolute studmuffin (Whose gonna tell him?)
- Predict your teams record this year. I expect a 10-4 record from the yote pack this season
- What player do you wish was on your team? Brad Woof because he is the goated Golden Receiver
- Would you rather fight a rabbit sized cow, or a cow sized rabbit? As a wizard, I can literally make this happen so the question is irrelevant. (I put on my wizard robe and cap.... oh shit, wrong chat.)
Round 1 - Pick 8 - Luke Laraque DE - Tijuana Luchadores
- Where did you expect to go in the draft? I wasn’t totally sure where I’d go in the draft, I talked with most of the teams so I was going in without a clue as to where I’d go.
- Were you surprised where you went? I wasn’t surprised at all that I went to Tijuana. They picked me up in waivers last season and we went on to with the Ultimini. (Tijuana continuing a long standing tradition of stacking the deck and leaving out rookies by picking a recreate. SMH)
- Whose your biggest rival? To be determined at this time.
- How long do you think you'll be in the DSFL? Likely for the max amount of time you can stay down. I really like the team I went to and would love to maximize my time with them.
- Predict your teams record this year. We will go 14-0 and win the Ultimini again.
- What player do you wish was on your team? I wish we still had Breezy to lead us to another title, but our new stud QB will no doubt fill his shoes well. (I know he ain't talking about SoGringo.... I suffered that fate when the Smilodons went extinct for the 2nd time....)
- Would you rather fight a rabbit sized cow, or a cow sized rabbit? Rabbits have claws and mean teeth. Cows are pretty docile and they don’t have to fight for anything. I’m going with the rabbit sized cow.
And there you have it folks. Another hard hitting round of stellar journalism by Mo Money Media. As you can see, some of the picks were steals, others like Roque were a gross over-reach, but now that the respective rookies have settled into their new teams locker rooms, donned their colors and chosen their roles.... its only a matter of time before the results speak for themselves. One thing can't be denied about this rookie class, it's spicy and it's stacked.... MO MONEY MEDIA OUT!