Rando Cardrissian climbed for three seasons in the system, two with the San Jose SaberCats, to finally line himself up to be the number one back for the team. Quindarius Tyerucker was on his way out into free agency. He believed he would be in the shadow no longer.
That very offseason, however, the team needed another back. Even Cardrissian would have to admit he was still not ready to be a bellcow back, Monty Jack would need much more development time at quarterback, and waiting in the wings after another season of development in the DSFL was a running back who was finally ready to break into the league, Jamar Lackson.
The existential crisis first arose in Week 1, when Lackson amazed in ways that even Cardrissian could not at that moment as a third-year veteran. Was it time to change positions? Perhaps surrender the job now and see what else there was in the organization? Or maybe beyond Northern California, someone would find a place for him? He had a decision to make.
He decided to talk with the staff about it. The solution they ultimately agreed to was to slot him in at fullback. It checked off all the boxes - Lackson would take over at halfback most of the time, they could both be on the field, and he could be used as a fifth receiving option or extra blocker where the need arose. So far, it's at least been a boost to his morale and pushed aside the palls of possibly pursuing another career path. The offense has kept a bit of potency, though the Cats will need more help. The greater effects have yet to be seen, but it seems the locker room situation has stabilized and the RB corps get along better...somewhat...aside from a contentious podcast appearance.
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That very offseason, however, the team needed another back. Even Cardrissian would have to admit he was still not ready to be a bellcow back, Monty Jack would need much more development time at quarterback, and waiting in the wings after another season of development in the DSFL was a running back who was finally ready to break into the league, Jamar Lackson.
The existential crisis first arose in Week 1, when Lackson amazed in ways that even Cardrissian could not at that moment as a third-year veteran. Was it time to change positions? Perhaps surrender the job now and see what else there was in the organization? Or maybe beyond Northern California, someone would find a place for him? He had a decision to make.
He decided to talk with the staff about it. The solution they ultimately agreed to was to slot him in at fullback. It checked off all the boxes - Lackson would take over at halfback most of the time, they could both be on the field, and he could be used as a fifth receiving option or extra blocker where the need arose. So far, it's at least been a boost to his morale and pushed aside the palls of possibly pursuing another career path. The offense has kept a bit of potency, though the Cats will need more help. The greater effects have yet to be seen, but it seems the locker room situation has stabilized and the RB corps get along better...somewhat...aside from a contentious podcast appearance.
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[OPTION]S27: 16 GP | 164 Att, 675 Yds, 8 TD | 35 Rec, 234 Yds, | 22 PC, 3 SA
[OPTION]S28: 16 GP | 176 Att, 743 Yds, 6 TD | 38 Rec, 311 Yds, 1 TD | 34 PC, 1 SA
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[OPTION]ISFL Postseason Stats
[OPTION]S24: 2 GP | 28 Att, 103 Yds, 1 TD | 4 Rec, 16 Yds, 1 TD | 3 PC
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[OPTION]ISFL Postseason Stats
[OPTION]S24: 2 GP | 28 Att, 103 Yds, 1 TD | 4 Rec, 16 Yds, 1 TD | 3 PC
[OPTION]S25: 3 GP | 56 Att, 225 Yds, 1 TD | 3 Rec, 39 Yds | 3 PC
[OPTION]S28: 3 GP | 44 Att, 222 Yds, 3 TD | 9 Rec, 72 Yds | 6 PC
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[OPTION]DSFL Regular Season Stats
[OPTION]S20: 14 GP | 241 Att, 1176 Yds, 14 TD | 9 Rec, 62 Yds | 10 PC, 3 SA
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[OPTION]DSFL Postseason Stats
[OPTION]S20: 1 GP | 14 Att, 74 Yds, 1 TD
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[OPTION]Awards and Honors:
[OPTION]Ultimus Champion: S24, S25, S28
[OPTION]ASFC Champion: S24, S25
[OPTION]DSFL Regular Season Stats
[OPTION]S20: 14 GP | 241 Att, 1176 Yds, 14 TD | 9 Rec, 62 Yds | 10 PC, 3 SA
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[OPTION]DSFL Postseason Stats
[OPTION]S20: 1 GP | 14 Att, 74 Yds, 1 TD
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[OPTION]Awards and Honors:
[OPTION]Ultimus Champion: S24, S25, S28
[OPTION]ASFC Champion: S24, S25
[OPTION]Ultimus Offensive Player of the Game: S28
[OPTION]NSFC Champion: S28
[OPTION]DSFL Offensive Rookie of the Year: S20
[OPTION]DSFL Pro Bowl: S20
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[OPTION]Career Events
[OPTION]S20: Selected 38th overall by the Kansas City Coyotes
[OPTION]S21: Selected 32nd overall by the San Jose SaberCats
[OPTION]NSFC Champion: S28
[OPTION]DSFL Offensive Rookie of the Year: S20
[OPTION]DSFL Pro Bowl: S20
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[OPTION]Career Events
[OPTION]S20: Selected 38th overall by the Kansas City Coyotes
[OPTION]S21: Selected 32nd overall by the San Jose SaberCats
[OPTION]S28: Announced retirement, traded to Yellowknife Wraiths