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*Borro Gore Reflects on DSFL Regular Season - Goretron - 01-29-2018
Just a few months ago, Borro Gore was coming off a fresh controversy at Miami. In a whirlwind of a week, Borro Gore announced his intention to transfer, before it was reported he had come to terms with the DSFL's Portland Pythons.
The once highly recruited high school running back was thought in some circles to be on a path to burning out, but he's since proved those doubters wrong. Borro Gore has gone on to not only become a productive member of the team, but he's put a vice grip on the starting running back position after starting the year in a running back by committee. He's been a positive presence in the locker room and helps set the tone with the rest of the Portland Pythons star players.
"I just try and come in and set an example. I've always been a leader by example. Don't say a whole lot, but I come in and put in work during the week and bust heads on the weekend. I've got my guys backs, they know that. I'm going to work just as hard as anyone else out on that field, because I want to lead my team to victory. That's always been my mindset, do everything I can to make sure I can pick my guys up so that when I need it, they'll pick me up. Iron sharpens iron," Borro said.
In terms of statistical contributions, Gore has been no less impressive. He finished 6th in the DSFL in rushing yards with 715, and leads the league in rushing touchdowns with 8. He's also tied for the 4th longest rush this season when he recorded a 16 yard scamper.
Borro commented on his statistical totals, "All those stats are cool to talk about and talk shit to other players about. I saw some tweets hyping up the fact that I lead the league in touchdowns. That's good stuff and I love it from a fan's perspective. Once we get on that field though, they don't mean anything. It's nice to know that my hard work is showing up on paper, but at the end of the day I'd rather be winning on the scoreboard than on the stat sheet."
It wasn't an easy road for Gore, who spent nearly half the season splitting carries, but he's emerged as the lead back and is considered one of the hottest draft prospects in this year draft. He's been shooting up the mock draft boards, and has been seen picked as high as the last pick in the first round, which would be a considerable achievement for an undrafted player.
"Honestly the first half of the season, I was constantly telling coach to get me more carries. He had a plan though. I want the ball but he probably knew better than I did. Not trying to take anything away from the other backs on our team, they can carry the rock and I've learned some things from them. I just knew I had a high ceiling and I hadn't hit it yet, so I was just hungry to get more reps and prove myself, you know?"
Borro Gore has been an integral part of the Portland success this season, and his role in the playoffs will be one to watch. Portland has been one of the top offenses all season, most notably for their passing game, featuring Roenick, Aaron, McPoyal, and Storm. All of whom, by the way, are also considered safe bets to be major NSFL contributors. The question will be how heavily the Pythons will rely on their rushing game, or if they'll try and throw the ball to victory.
"Whatever happens, happens. I've learned to stop questioning coach. He's a monster in the film room. I thought I get in early to lift weights, and every time I get in I see coach in the film room watching our tape from last week or watching an opponents tape. I'm not sure if he gets in early or just doesn't leave. Either way, he's got my confidence and I'll trust whatever game plan he has going this week."
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*Borro Gore Reflects on DSFL Regular Season - PDXBaller - 01-29-2018
It took us awhile to figure out how best to use you, but I think we finally found the winning formula in week 9. I'm sorry it took so long to figure out how best to utilize you, but you stayed active on the forums and in DC despite all the struggles and few carries each game. Much like Eric Kennedy who wasn't RB1 starting out, you've become the star runningback after being in the committee with Goose.
I admit that gameplanning with the run game isn't my strong suit since I like the air raid more and I never had an active RB before. I'm going to be sad to see you leave the Pythons, but happy that you'll be in the NSFL soon! Keep up the activity and I'm sure you'll be making the NSFL HoF in the future!
#ProudGM
*Borro Gore Reflects on DSFL Regular Season - Supersquare04 - 01-29-2018
I think I once saw 3 bottles of 5 hour energy on coaches desk while he was watching film. I don't think he leaves, hell does he even have a house?
*Borro Gore Reflects on DSFL Regular Season - Goretron - 01-29-2018
(01-29-2018, 08:34 PM)PDXBaller Wrote:It took us awhile to figure out how best to use you, but I think we finally found the winning formula in week 9. I'm sorry it took so long to figure out how best to utilize you, but you stayed active on the forums and in DC despite all the struggles and few carries each game. Much like Eric Kennedy who wasn't RB1 starting out, you've become the star runningback after being in the committee with Goose.
I admit that gameplanning with the run game isn't my strong suit since I like the air raid more and I never had an active RB before. I'm going to be sad to see you leave the Pythons, but happy that you'll be in the NSFL soon! Keep up the activity and I'm sure you'll be making the NSFL HoF in the future!
#ProudGM
Haha just to be clear, no need to apologize! I personally could care less about his early usage, we were/are kicking ass.
This is just the character Borro Gore speaking, it's more fun to write when they've got a chip on their shoulder.