Interviewer – Describe your three years in Tijuana. What are some of the highs and lows?
So I’m currently in my 3rd season in the DSFL with the Tijuana Luchadores, Its been a great experience so far. My debut season we went 10-4 and topped the SFC South, we were playing really good football but sadly lost in the Playoffs to the Seawolves, which was just a blow man, we felt really good going into that post season, especially with the no1 seed, maybe we got a little complacent. For me in my Debut season I got to play along the D-Line with the like of Tex Wrecks, Man he was a beast that year and now he is a big-time player up in Phillidelphia.
Interviewer – What about you that season?
Personally, I managed to get 6 TFLs (2nd most in team) but only got the 1 Sack, so it was a modest return in my debut season but I still had plenty of room for improvement.
Interviewer – I imagine the off-season was rough after the tough playoff loss to Norfolk?
Yeah of course man, and to add to it that off-season we also lost a few of our big DL players, so to start the next season I was the sole Defensive End in the squad. I needed to step up and I needed to make sure I picked up the slack from the departed Tex Wrecks.
Interviewer – You got drafted that off-season as well though right?
The draft in the pre-season was a big moment. I had been talking to a few teams but eventually got drafted by the Austin Copperheads. There are a few of our Luchadores at the club so I am looking forward to moving up when I am finally ready; but after the previous season I was happy to stay down as I definitely had unfinished business in the DSFL. That semi-final loss left a bad taste in my mouth.
Interviewer – How did that comeback season start out?
Man, season 2 was a tough season; we ended up with a 6-8 record but somehow managed to scrape into the playoffs. We struggled to get going that season, I think it was 2 wins from our final 3 games that helped us make the play offs. Big difference from that year and the year before though was I think the experience from the previous year really helped us, we KNEW the underdog could win those games against all the odds; so in the Semi-Final I felt like the team just turned up our Offense. Boss Jr really got us in the right areas, and personally I was able to get some good pressure with 5 tackles, 2 TFL and a sack. This got us a 19-13 win having been beat 44-9 to the same side only a week earlier.
Interviewer – That must have been good for Moral?
Man, we were in the Final we were looking forward to it and hoped to enjoy the occasion. We were going against the 11-3 London Royals, my official home team so it made it more interesting. Boss Jr should take a bow, what a final we had, the Offense was legit special. With how the Offense played it meant the D and myself didn’t really get the numbers youd like. But what a Day!
Interviewer – What was it like winning an Ultimini last season?
What a Day, man after the year earlier where we came in as the no1 seed and blew it, this season our play didn’t merit getting through but we did, and as always when you get there anyone has a chance. That Final though, our Offense was legit beastly that day Boss Jr, just connected with everything and put us in great position for us to run the leather off the ball. Our D just had to stay solid there wasn’t
anything special from myself but felt had some solid plays, it helps getting into the early lead and controlling the game.
Interviewer – Was a little extra special getting the trophy after the heart break a few season ago?
Getting hands on the Trophy was a special moment, and then getting called up for the Pro Bowl. Its great to get recognized for our efforts even if the season didn’t go wholly our way this year top start out.
Interviewer – Tell me about the TIJ LR? Any teammates that you like more than others?
To be honest im more of a introvert than many of the guys and tend to keep to myself when I can. I’ve mainly tried to learn what I can from the other D-lineman, Tex Wrecks for example but other than that I just let my game do the talking you know?
Interviewer – What makes Tijuana different than other DSFL organizations?
Tijuana allows you to be who you are. They accept different types of people and allow us all to grow and develop. A good comradery between the current players and past players. Some of the Mentors have been very influential on me. The current GM, Tonzy, was my Rookie mentor and has helped me a lot in guiding my development.
Interviewer – You are on track for one of the best seasons by a DE in DSFL history. what had you so motivated this season?
Well, I stayed down for another season to defend the title, and now into the 3rd season I know I’m one of the older guys on the Defense and need to make sure I do my part for us.
Interviewer – What was the big goal for you this season?
Look after the first couple years the goal was to defend the Ultmini title, As one of the senior heads in the defensive side of things I need to make sure I stand up to be counted week in week out. I can’t let the side down. Ultimately we failed to defend the title this year, but I guarantee it was not for my lack of effort.
Interviewer – Any personal goals?
In terms of goals for the year I was aiming to see if I could reach a Sack a game average, I started out with 5 in my first 6 games and ultimately ended up with 10 sacks out of 14 games this season so I am super happy with that. I was also aiming to get at least 2 TFL a game, that started out pretty well for me with getting 14 in 6 games and I ended up having 25 over the course of the whole season.
Interviewer – That really sounds like a heck of a season man, well just one more thing and I will leave you alone. Just take me back one more time to that Ultimini win from your perspective. I know it was a culmination of a lot of hard work.
Man the Ultimini Win, what a day. Look having fought through the Semi final against Myrtle Beach we knew we had a chance. London Royals beat us by an aggregate of 61-21 over the home and away game, but this was the same as with Myrtle Beach (61-18) in the Semi-final, so we knew we had a chance. Was also nice to be able to head into the game as the underdogs, after the previous season where we came in as the no1 seed and lost in the semi-final, there was less pressure this year and that just freed us up.
Have to say the night before the final I didn’t really get a good nights sleep, there was a excited anxious knot that wouldn’t shift. It was only when we got to the ground that the feeling left, getting out on the field for pre-game warmups, I finally felt relaxed. Once the game got started you kind of just get into the zone, and your ready on every play. We managed to do a good job on Defence and keep them from scoring. The Offense was able to put scores on the board allowing us to take a 21-3 lead going into the half. The team came of the pitch with a great spring in our step we had a 3 score lead at the half, and new if we kept it up we had the game and the trophy. 3rd Quarter was all about clock and keeping them out of the redzone. We managed that nicely and then when they scored in the 4th Quarter we knew we needed to respond to cement the game, and that’s what the boys did. Have to say Boss Jr was different class, with efficient throwing for 4 TDs, he really killed it for us out there. And between Gilbot and Mills they rushed for 185 yards and 2 TDs.
When the clock expired and we had the win man great feeling, I know its “only” the Ultimini, but for my 2nd season I’m delighted to have been a part of a team to do this and cant wait to hit the ground running when I hit the ISFL.
So I’m currently in my 3rd season in the DSFL with the Tijuana Luchadores, Its been a great experience so far. My debut season we went 10-4 and topped the SFC South, we were playing really good football but sadly lost in the Playoffs to the Seawolves, which was just a blow man, we felt really good going into that post season, especially with the no1 seed, maybe we got a little complacent. For me in my Debut season I got to play along the D-Line with the like of Tex Wrecks, Man he was a beast that year and now he is a big-time player up in Phillidelphia.
Interviewer – What about you that season?
Personally, I managed to get 6 TFLs (2nd most in team) but only got the 1 Sack, so it was a modest return in my debut season but I still had plenty of room for improvement.
Interviewer – I imagine the off-season was rough after the tough playoff loss to Norfolk?
Yeah of course man, and to add to it that off-season we also lost a few of our big DL players, so to start the next season I was the sole Defensive End in the squad. I needed to step up and I needed to make sure I picked up the slack from the departed Tex Wrecks.
Interviewer – You got drafted that off-season as well though right?
The draft in the pre-season was a big moment. I had been talking to a few teams but eventually got drafted by the Austin Copperheads. There are a few of our Luchadores at the club so I am looking forward to moving up when I am finally ready; but after the previous season I was happy to stay down as I definitely had unfinished business in the DSFL. That semi-final loss left a bad taste in my mouth.
Interviewer – How did that comeback season start out?
Man, season 2 was a tough season; we ended up with a 6-8 record but somehow managed to scrape into the playoffs. We struggled to get going that season, I think it was 2 wins from our final 3 games that helped us make the play offs. Big difference from that year and the year before though was I think the experience from the previous year really helped us, we KNEW the underdog could win those games against all the odds; so in the Semi-Final I felt like the team just turned up our Offense. Boss Jr really got us in the right areas, and personally I was able to get some good pressure with 5 tackles, 2 TFL and a sack. This got us a 19-13 win having been beat 44-9 to the same side only a week earlier.
Interviewer – That must have been good for Moral?
Man, we were in the Final we were looking forward to it and hoped to enjoy the occasion. We were going against the 11-3 London Royals, my official home team so it made it more interesting. Boss Jr should take a bow, what a final we had, the Offense was legit special. With how the Offense played it meant the D and myself didn’t really get the numbers youd like. But what a Day!
Interviewer – What was it like winning an Ultimini last season?
What a Day, man after the year earlier where we came in as the no1 seed and blew it, this season our play didn’t merit getting through but we did, and as always when you get there anyone has a chance. That Final though, our Offense was legit beastly that day Boss Jr, just connected with everything and put us in great position for us to run the leather off the ball. Our D just had to stay solid there wasn’t
anything special from myself but felt had some solid plays, it helps getting into the early lead and controlling the game.
Interviewer – Was a little extra special getting the trophy after the heart break a few season ago?
Getting hands on the Trophy was a special moment, and then getting called up for the Pro Bowl. Its great to get recognized for our efforts even if the season didn’t go wholly our way this year top start out.
Interviewer – Tell me about the TIJ LR? Any teammates that you like more than others?
To be honest im more of a introvert than many of the guys and tend to keep to myself when I can. I’ve mainly tried to learn what I can from the other D-lineman, Tex Wrecks for example but other than that I just let my game do the talking you know?
Interviewer – What makes Tijuana different than other DSFL organizations?
Tijuana allows you to be who you are. They accept different types of people and allow us all to grow and develop. A good comradery between the current players and past players. Some of the Mentors have been very influential on me. The current GM, Tonzy, was my Rookie mentor and has helped me a lot in guiding my development.
Interviewer – You are on track for one of the best seasons by a DE in DSFL history. what had you so motivated this season?
Well, I stayed down for another season to defend the title, and now into the 3rd season I know I’m one of the older guys on the Defense and need to make sure I do my part for us.
Interviewer – What was the big goal for you this season?
Look after the first couple years the goal was to defend the Ultmini title, As one of the senior heads in the defensive side of things I need to make sure I stand up to be counted week in week out. I can’t let the side down. Ultimately we failed to defend the title this year, but I guarantee it was not for my lack of effort.
Interviewer – Any personal goals?
In terms of goals for the year I was aiming to see if I could reach a Sack a game average, I started out with 5 in my first 6 games and ultimately ended up with 10 sacks out of 14 games this season so I am super happy with that. I was also aiming to get at least 2 TFL a game, that started out pretty well for me with getting 14 in 6 games and I ended up having 25 over the course of the whole season.
Interviewer – That really sounds like a heck of a season man, well just one more thing and I will leave you alone. Just take me back one more time to that Ultimini win from your perspective. I know it was a culmination of a lot of hard work.
Man the Ultimini Win, what a day. Look having fought through the Semi final against Myrtle Beach we knew we had a chance. London Royals beat us by an aggregate of 61-21 over the home and away game, but this was the same as with Myrtle Beach (61-18) in the Semi-final, so we knew we had a chance. Was also nice to be able to head into the game as the underdogs, after the previous season where we came in as the no1 seed and lost in the semi-final, there was less pressure this year and that just freed us up.
Have to say the night before the final I didn’t really get a good nights sleep, there was a excited anxious knot that wouldn’t shift. It was only when we got to the ground that the feeling left, getting out on the field for pre-game warmups, I finally felt relaxed. Once the game got started you kind of just get into the zone, and your ready on every play. We managed to do a good job on Defence and keep them from scoring. The Offense was able to put scores on the board allowing us to take a 21-3 lead going into the half. The team came of the pitch with a great spring in our step we had a 3 score lead at the half, and new if we kept it up we had the game and the trophy. 3rd Quarter was all about clock and keeping them out of the redzone. We managed that nicely and then when they scored in the 4th Quarter we knew we needed to respond to cement the game, and that’s what the boys did. Have to say Boss Jr was different class, with efficient throwing for 4 TDs, he really killed it for us out there. And between Gilbot and Mills they rushed for 185 yards and 2 TDs.
When the clock expired and we had the win man great feeling, I know its “only” the Ultimini, but for my 2nd season I’m delighted to have been a part of a team to do this and cant wait to hit the ground running when I hit the ISFL.
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