09-05-2021, 02:26 PM
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Gbeck765:
Welcome everyone to part 2 of my off season interview series with my Honolulu Hahaulua teammates. I am pumped today to have on one of my newest teammates and first round pick, Dex! It is not every day we get someone with his potential to sit down with me for an off season interview. So Dex, first things first. Congrats on being drafted to Honolulu! You are going to do great things. How was the draft process for you, and did you have any idea that we were interested in you?
Dextaria :
Thanks for the warm welcome! Honolulu have been great in giving me a warm welcome and all. As for the draft process, I had no idea that you guys were interested in me. Just looking at draft projections and such, I saw Berlin Fire Salamanders the most, as well as some people projecting for me to go to the Colorado Yeti, but the Honolulu Hahalua was certainly a surprise. I was talking in the locker room and said you all should have given me a sign haha.
Gbeck765:
Haha that is great. We really wanted to fly under the radar this year. You were someone we had ranked at the top of our draft board and were pleasantly surprised you were still there when it came to our pick. Before diving too deep into this interview, I have to address the elephant in the room. From what I heard, you were in the same dsfl locker room with ice bear and now you have been drafted into the same isfl locker room. Do you feel cursed or some what sad to not be able to escape him? (We are good friends in real life)
Dextaria
ICEBEAR IS ON HONOLULU??? LET'S GOOO Ice Bear is great and it's always nice to be entering a locker room where you already know some players. He's been nothing but great to talk to and I'm happy to hear that I can continue to post Ice Bear gifs in the locker room. I have no issues with Ice Bear and in no way do I feel like it's a curse... unless there's something I don't know about him . Anyways, I do still stop by and check in the Minnesota team every so often so I see he's doing great work for that team as well.
Gbeck765:
Well that is all great to hear. It was my hope that finding out he was here would not rain on your draft day result a little lol. Ice bear and I are good friends but can never miss a jab when it presents it self. Maybe when the public portion of our interview is done you can tell me your real thoughts lol, just kidding. Anyway, you are going to be a great asset for our team right away! I am hearing a possible position change is in your near future. Is there any truth to that and if so, what position might that be at? Do you know yet if you will be called up this first season?
Dextaria :
I hope I can make some meaningful impact to the team. That's what I'm all about, no need for flashy stats or to be the center of attention, as long as I am helping the team I have accomplished my goal as a player. The additional awards and stats are just icing on the cake. As for a position change, yes there is truth behind that as I was swapped from an OL heading into the DSFL draft to a RB when I landed in Dallas. Again, I'm all for helping the team which is why I was open to switching, but the OL position holds a special place in my heart because they get a lot of pancakes. As for what I'm going to switch again to heading in the the big league, I'll have to talk to the GMs here in Honolulu to see what they need. If they don't have a preference... you might see the return of OL Beniri T'Chawama . And for call up, I will have to gauge the situation because I feel I still have unfinished business in Dallas and I would like to do my best there in terms of helping the team. I'm open to getting called up this season, next season, or maybe even the season after that if I am crazy enough. It would all depend on where the teams are at the start of each season so I'll be talking to both team GMs.
Gbeck765:
I love your well thought out answers. I can tell you are going to be an impact full presence for us in the locker room. The return of offensive lineman Beniri T'Chawama sounds intriguing and I am sure probably strikes fear in defensive players across the league. Whether it is for us or for Dallas, it is always a big benefit having big bullies on the offensive line to open things up for the rest of the offense. Our running back kobra kai was sensational this past season and if you are called up and also playing Offensige Line, I'm sure it will catapult him right up to being in the most valuable player conversation. I am really intrigued by you mentioning having some unfinished business in Dallas. Talk to me some about how last season was for you as a player and also for your team overall
Dextaria:
Well last season as a running back for Dallas, it was a lot of running and quickly getting up to pace with the league. As a rookie RB, I ended up with the 7th most yards gained at 941 yards, but 3rd for average yards gained per attempt for players over 100 attempts. I'll be honest, I'm not too good on understanding the stats behind my season, but just gaining yards and breaking through the opposing team's defense is fun in itself. The team also named me captain... but I'm not too sure what I did to get that title haha. I hope it goes to someone more fit next season. But as for the team overall, the Dallas Birddogs topped the South division in the regular season with 9 wins and 5 losses. The teams offense looked deadly from the get go, but definitely needed to tighten up on the defensive end of things. This was good enough for 2nd in the league overall, behind the eventual Ultimini winners and my previous team, the Minnesota Grey Ducks. Playoff-wise, it was rather unfortunate to see the post-season be lost so early in such a close game. I would have loved to be in the finals against my old team and who knows what would have happened. Anyways, if I'm not called up this season, you best believe I'm going back at it to help make Dallas the best in the DSFL.
Gbeck765:
It sounds like that captain title was well deserved and I am sure if you stay down for an additional season that you will be captain for the second year in a row. It sounds like had the sim given you more carries you would have had even more yards since you averaged so many yards per carry. I did not follow the dsfl very close outside of the Ultimini last sseason. Either way it is going to be great having someone like you that comes from a winning franchise that can help us establish that as well. Last season in Honolulu we over achieved believe it or not. Although that still resulted in a losing season, I love where we are now and headed for the future. You've probably basically answered this question already. But what do you think is the biggest thing you will bring to the Honolulu Locker room? Outside of the locker room one thing I thought was really funny was your render when you were drafted. Can you take us through the back story there? Is it a light lol?
Dextaria :
The biggest thing I will bring to the Honolulu locker room is consistency. Consistency in a sense that I will do my best to earn each and every week, listen to the team in terms of what is needed from me, and hopefully become a long serving member of the Honolulu. I am dedicated to teams that I am a part of and I can't see myself leaving for any reason because you guys took a chance on me and I have to do my best in repaying that. As for my render, the story starts where I was thinking of a name. I wanted it to be a little more light-hearted and fun considering this is my second league so I wanted a slight play on words... but not make it too obvious. So the word ended up on is "Bench Warmer" and eventually after some changes to make it sound more name like it became "Beniri T'Chawama" so if you read it kind of fast it sounds like bench warmer. A slight tangent from the question, I wrote my first article with the dad "Lunouc T'Chawama" a play on "Lunch Warmer" because he makes lunch at Beniri's high school lol. Anyways, the render came into play when I was creating my wiki page and I needed an image. I had no idea about actual football players, so I was thinking maybe like a heating system would do... but those don't really have a nice look to them. Neither does a bench have a good look as a render... and so I eventually landed on an outdoor patio heater, a pyramid patio heater to be exact. This is since he's "Bench Warmer" he's gotta be doing some warming lol. That and also just imagining a 7 foot tall patio heater as an offensive line or just on the field in general is hilarious to think about. Although, I didn't think about how he'd move lmao.
Gbeck765:
Consistency is something that is very needed and appreciated. We are building something special here and the more players that have your outlook, the greater we will end up being. This just makes me happier that we drafted you. I am glad that you shared your full back story on your render. I find it absolutely hilarious and well thought out. I did not realize that your name was a play on words for bench warmer but that is absolutely hilarious and creative. The patio heater is a hilarious thought when imagining it on the Sim field. I would guess you have one of the most creative names and back stories in the isfl after hearing that. As we begin to wind down our interview, I want to ask something that I ask almost every rookie that I interview. Is there anything you want to put put out there for your opponents to hear straight from you? From the sound of it, I hope they like IHOP because there is going to be all they can eat pancakes all year long if you are on the offensive line lol.
Dextaria:
Something for our opponents? Uhhh, I'm not very good with this whole trash talk thing but I do hope they like pancakes because we got a T'Chawama family secret recipe. Everyone enjoys the pancakes so I'd just like to let them know that there are plenty of pancakes to go around. No need to try to cut in line, you'd get your chance
Gbeck765:
I love it, Dex! Well thanks so much for taking the time to do this interview with me. I have said it a trillion times already but I am so excited to be your teammate and see how the future unfolds for us. Have a great rest of your day!
Dextaria:
Thank you for the interview Beck!
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Gbeck765:
Welcome everyone to part 2 of my off season interview series with my Honolulu Hahaulua teammates. I am pumped today to have on one of my newest teammates and first round pick, Dex! It is not every day we get someone with his potential to sit down with me for an off season interview. So Dex, first things first. Congrats on being drafted to Honolulu! You are going to do great things. How was the draft process for you, and did you have any idea that we were interested in you?
Dextaria :
Thanks for the warm welcome! Honolulu have been great in giving me a warm welcome and all. As for the draft process, I had no idea that you guys were interested in me. Just looking at draft projections and such, I saw Berlin Fire Salamanders the most, as well as some people projecting for me to go to the Colorado Yeti, but the Honolulu Hahalua was certainly a surprise. I was talking in the locker room and said you all should have given me a sign haha.
Gbeck765:
Haha that is great. We really wanted to fly under the radar this year. You were someone we had ranked at the top of our draft board and were pleasantly surprised you were still there when it came to our pick. Before diving too deep into this interview, I have to address the elephant in the room. From what I heard, you were in the same dsfl locker room with ice bear and now you have been drafted into the same isfl locker room. Do you feel cursed or some what sad to not be able to escape him? (We are good friends in real life)
Dextaria
ICEBEAR IS ON HONOLULU??? LET'S GOOO Ice Bear is great and it's always nice to be entering a locker room where you already know some players. He's been nothing but great to talk to and I'm happy to hear that I can continue to post Ice Bear gifs in the locker room. I have no issues with Ice Bear and in no way do I feel like it's a curse... unless there's something I don't know about him . Anyways, I do still stop by and check in the Minnesota team every so often so I see he's doing great work for that team as well.
Gbeck765:
Well that is all great to hear. It was my hope that finding out he was here would not rain on your draft day result a little lol. Ice bear and I are good friends but can never miss a jab when it presents it self. Maybe when the public portion of our interview is done you can tell me your real thoughts lol, just kidding. Anyway, you are going to be a great asset for our team right away! I am hearing a possible position change is in your near future. Is there any truth to that and if so, what position might that be at? Do you know yet if you will be called up this first season?
Dextaria :
I hope I can make some meaningful impact to the team. That's what I'm all about, no need for flashy stats or to be the center of attention, as long as I am helping the team I have accomplished my goal as a player. The additional awards and stats are just icing on the cake. As for a position change, yes there is truth behind that as I was swapped from an OL heading into the DSFL draft to a RB when I landed in Dallas. Again, I'm all for helping the team which is why I was open to switching, but the OL position holds a special place in my heart because they get a lot of pancakes. As for what I'm going to switch again to heading in the the big league, I'll have to talk to the GMs here in Honolulu to see what they need. If they don't have a preference... you might see the return of OL Beniri T'Chawama . And for call up, I will have to gauge the situation because I feel I still have unfinished business in Dallas and I would like to do my best there in terms of helping the team. I'm open to getting called up this season, next season, or maybe even the season after that if I am crazy enough. It would all depend on where the teams are at the start of each season so I'll be talking to both team GMs.
Gbeck765:
I love your well thought out answers. I can tell you are going to be an impact full presence for us in the locker room. The return of offensive lineman Beniri T'Chawama sounds intriguing and I am sure probably strikes fear in defensive players across the league. Whether it is for us or for Dallas, it is always a big benefit having big bullies on the offensive line to open things up for the rest of the offense. Our running back kobra kai was sensational this past season and if you are called up and also playing Offensige Line, I'm sure it will catapult him right up to being in the most valuable player conversation. I am really intrigued by you mentioning having some unfinished business in Dallas. Talk to me some about how last season was for you as a player and also for your team overall
Dextaria:
Well last season as a running back for Dallas, it was a lot of running and quickly getting up to pace with the league. As a rookie RB, I ended up with the 7th most yards gained at 941 yards, but 3rd for average yards gained per attempt for players over 100 attempts. I'll be honest, I'm not too good on understanding the stats behind my season, but just gaining yards and breaking through the opposing team's defense is fun in itself. The team also named me captain... but I'm not too sure what I did to get that title haha. I hope it goes to someone more fit next season. But as for the team overall, the Dallas Birddogs topped the South division in the regular season with 9 wins and 5 losses. The teams offense looked deadly from the get go, but definitely needed to tighten up on the defensive end of things. This was good enough for 2nd in the league overall, behind the eventual Ultimini winners and my previous team, the Minnesota Grey Ducks. Playoff-wise, it was rather unfortunate to see the post-season be lost so early in such a close game. I would have loved to be in the finals against my old team and who knows what would have happened. Anyways, if I'm not called up this season, you best believe I'm going back at it to help make Dallas the best in the DSFL.
Gbeck765:
It sounds like that captain title was well deserved and I am sure if you stay down for an additional season that you will be captain for the second year in a row. It sounds like had the sim given you more carries you would have had even more yards since you averaged so many yards per carry. I did not follow the dsfl very close outside of the Ultimini last sseason. Either way it is going to be great having someone like you that comes from a winning franchise that can help us establish that as well. Last season in Honolulu we over achieved believe it or not. Although that still resulted in a losing season, I love where we are now and headed for the future. You've probably basically answered this question already. But what do you think is the biggest thing you will bring to the Honolulu Locker room? Outside of the locker room one thing I thought was really funny was your render when you were drafted. Can you take us through the back story there? Is it a light lol?
Dextaria :
The biggest thing I will bring to the Honolulu locker room is consistency. Consistency in a sense that I will do my best to earn each and every week, listen to the team in terms of what is needed from me, and hopefully become a long serving member of the Honolulu. I am dedicated to teams that I am a part of and I can't see myself leaving for any reason because you guys took a chance on me and I have to do my best in repaying that. As for my render, the story starts where I was thinking of a name. I wanted it to be a little more light-hearted and fun considering this is my second league so I wanted a slight play on words... but not make it too obvious. So the word ended up on is "Bench Warmer" and eventually after some changes to make it sound more name like it became "Beniri T'Chawama" so if you read it kind of fast it sounds like bench warmer. A slight tangent from the question, I wrote my first article with the dad "Lunouc T'Chawama" a play on "Lunch Warmer" because he makes lunch at Beniri's high school lol. Anyways, the render came into play when I was creating my wiki page and I needed an image. I had no idea about actual football players, so I was thinking maybe like a heating system would do... but those don't really have a nice look to them. Neither does a bench have a good look as a render... and so I eventually landed on an outdoor patio heater, a pyramid patio heater to be exact. This is since he's "Bench Warmer" he's gotta be doing some warming lol. That and also just imagining a 7 foot tall patio heater as an offensive line or just on the field in general is hilarious to think about. Although, I didn't think about how he'd move lmao.
Gbeck765:
Consistency is something that is very needed and appreciated. We are building something special here and the more players that have your outlook, the greater we will end up being. This just makes me happier that we drafted you. I am glad that you shared your full back story on your render. I find it absolutely hilarious and well thought out. I did not realize that your name was a play on words for bench warmer but that is absolutely hilarious and creative. The patio heater is a hilarious thought when imagining it on the Sim field. I would guess you have one of the most creative names and back stories in the isfl after hearing that. As we begin to wind down our interview, I want to ask something that I ask almost every rookie that I interview. Is there anything you want to put put out there for your opponents to hear straight from you? From the sound of it, I hope they like IHOP because there is going to be all they can eat pancakes all year long if you are on the offensive line lol.
Dextaria:
Something for our opponents? Uhhh, I'm not very good with this whole trash talk thing but I do hope they like pancakes because we got a T'Chawama family secret recipe. Everyone enjoys the pancakes so I'd just like to let them know that there are plenty of pancakes to go around. No need to try to cut in line, you'd get your chance
Gbeck765:
I love it, Dex! Well thanks so much for taking the time to do this interview with me. I have said it a trillion times already but I am so excited to be your teammate and see how the future unfolds for us. Have a great rest of your day!
Dextaria:
Thank you for the interview Beck!
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