What's going on my people? It's your favorite retired wide receiver Action Jackson. I've decided to do some pieces on some guys drafted ahead of me, the steal of s17, for ISFL Network. First up is the man, the myth, the legend himself, Ashley Owens. Lets hop right into it shall we…..????
Action: Coming into the draft everyone knew you was the 1st pick. Was That alot of pressure for a young back?
Owens: I think it definitely was. In a funny way, I actually had little pressure at U Wisconsin, because no matter how well I did they wouldn’t make me the lead back— hence why I left early to declare for the DSFL. I handled the pressure as best I could, but I think it probably got to me sometimes.
Action: Would you say You've lived up to the hype you had around you?
Owens: Depends who you ask. Austin fans, quite understandably, would not really think so. In contrast, I’m lucky to have fans mostly love me here in Colorado. But overall? Not yet. I broke records in my first year. My third year, in colorado, I proved I could make it happen in all parts of the game. And since then, my career yardage distribution - between receiving and rushing and returning - is quite unique among the history of the league. But even then, I haven’t achieved all I hoped to. Perhaps it’s the nature of the way I play the game, but I haven’t gotten a position trophy. I consider myself successful, but I’m mature enough at this point in my career to understand that regardless of whatever situation I may be in, people expect that from a first overall pick.
Action: Personally you was fun to watch and a pain in the ass to game plan for lol
Action: You left Austin and went to Colorado. Why make That move?
Owens: I made the move for the same reason I left college early: I wasn’t gonna be the lead back. And I never was going to be in Austin, not with Mendonca having a year of seniority on me. I made the move because I wanted to join a team that I felt was ready to build around me as a player, because that’s the value I have in myself, and that I would expect others to have with where I was drafted.
Action: Any man stepping on the field should have that much value on themselves. If they dont they shouldn't be there. No matter where your drafted.
Action: Any regrets not staying?
Owens: Yes and no. It was definitely the right move for me, but I still regret aspects of it. Whether people believe it or not, I truly respect and appreciate the management from when i was there. They were (and are) good men. So I regret the bad blood I left behind. But the move was still right for me.
Action: I believe time heals all wounds. You did whats best for your career and family.
Action: Yall won s22 championship in Colorado. Is that the highlight of your career? If not what would you say is?
Owens:Absolutely the highlight, yes. There’s absolutely nothing I can compare it to. It was just incredible, man. Individual achievements are great, but I’ve never known a feeling like hoisting that trophy with my coaches and teammates.
Action: Winning one my last season definitely can relate. There ia no feeling like that and I almost regretted retiring. Almost lol.
Action: I heard some grumbling you might not like your role in the Yeti offense. Have you thought about leaving the Yeti when your contract is over or forcing a trade out?
Owens: It’s no secret that my stats have fallen each year I’ve been with the Yeti. But, the team has been succeeding. For example: the trophy. Management has continued to put me in a position to help the team succeed, even as the composition of the offense has changed, and I appreciate that. I believe very much that if you sign the contract, you ought to play it out, so no forcing a trade for me. As for when I hit free agency at the end of this year — if I do, that is — I certainly hope the team and I are able to put something together that’s beneficial to both parties and keeps me here.
Action: Your not the typical superstar and being in the news all the time. Fair to say you like your privacy and being away from people?
Owens: Indeed I do. I’ve always believed in letting the performance on the field do the talking. Plus, I don’t understand how anybody likes the spotlight, personally. I don’t know about you, but I enjoy being able to go buy my own groceries without being harassed by paparazzi and the like.
Action: In the beginning I was outspoken and wanted the spotlight but the more mature I became i realized its better out of it.
Action: Will you retire in Colorado or see yourself somewhere else when its done?
Owens: The emotional answer is yes, the logical answer is I don’t know. As it stands now, it seems like it, and I would like to retire here, yes.
Action
o you believe you have done enough to warrant HOF?
Owens: I think I will have by the end of my career. But, who knows. The things I’ve done, as I mentioned earlier, are — and this isn’t immodesty, it’s objective if you look at the stats — special. There are few with a playstyle like mine. But that also means that each season, I’m not one of the best statistically in any given category. So, I guess the voters will have to figure that one out.
Action: I would 100 percent say your a sure fire HOF player in most eyes.
Action: How much longer you see yourself playing before hanging it up for good?
Owens: You’re lucky you got this interview so you can have this clickbait headline: I was planning to retire when my contract expired. I was injured in the championship game, and i’ve had recurring injuries for the last two seasons now. It’s taken a toll on my body, and I’d never felt worse on the field than I did this past season. But. This offseason, I can feel my strength returning. I can feel my body rejuvenated. I feel special things are still ahead of me. I’ve always wanted to play as long as I can, and I’m feeling new again. So as of now, I’m unsure when I’ll retire. I’ll make whatever decision is right for my health, so hopefully, I won’t have to retire for quite a while. Guess we’ll see.
Action: Well I appreciate you sitting down with me and answering these questions. Really lets the readers get a look inside one of the most talented running backs around and one of the most secretive. Looking forward to seeing you run through defenses a few more seasons. Best of luck.
Owens career stats according to his wiki page is as follows:
Rushing Stats | 94 Games Played / 94 Games Started / 5463 Rushing Yards / 43 Rushing Touchdowns / 3.8 Yards Per Attempt / Longest Rush: 23 Yards / Attempts Per Game: 15.1 / Rushing Yards Per Game: 58.1 |
Receiving Stats | 457 Receptions / 4333 Receiving Yards / 9.5 Yards Per Catch / Longest Reception: 51 Yards / 23 Receiving Touchdowns / 73 Drops / 4.9 Catches Per Game / 46.1 Receiving Yards Per Game
Returning Stats | 209 KRs / 5024 KR Yards / KR Average: 24 Yards / 91 PRs / 904 PR Yards / PR Average: 9.9 / PR TDs: 1
Our next piece will be on legendary Defense Lineman, Bubba Thumper. Second overall pick in the s17 draft
Action: Coming into the draft everyone knew you was the 1st pick. Was That alot of pressure for a young back?
Owens: I think it definitely was. In a funny way, I actually had little pressure at U Wisconsin, because no matter how well I did they wouldn’t make me the lead back— hence why I left early to declare for the DSFL. I handled the pressure as best I could, but I think it probably got to me sometimes.
Action: Would you say You've lived up to the hype you had around you?
Owens: Depends who you ask. Austin fans, quite understandably, would not really think so. In contrast, I’m lucky to have fans mostly love me here in Colorado. But overall? Not yet. I broke records in my first year. My third year, in colorado, I proved I could make it happen in all parts of the game. And since then, my career yardage distribution - between receiving and rushing and returning - is quite unique among the history of the league. But even then, I haven’t achieved all I hoped to. Perhaps it’s the nature of the way I play the game, but I haven’t gotten a position trophy. I consider myself successful, but I’m mature enough at this point in my career to understand that regardless of whatever situation I may be in, people expect that from a first overall pick.
Action: Personally you was fun to watch and a pain in the ass to game plan for lol
Action: You left Austin and went to Colorado. Why make That move?
Owens: I made the move for the same reason I left college early: I wasn’t gonna be the lead back. And I never was going to be in Austin, not with Mendonca having a year of seniority on me. I made the move because I wanted to join a team that I felt was ready to build around me as a player, because that’s the value I have in myself, and that I would expect others to have with where I was drafted.
Action: Any man stepping on the field should have that much value on themselves. If they dont they shouldn't be there. No matter where your drafted.
Action: Any regrets not staying?
Owens: Yes and no. It was definitely the right move for me, but I still regret aspects of it. Whether people believe it or not, I truly respect and appreciate the management from when i was there. They were (and are) good men. So I regret the bad blood I left behind. But the move was still right for me.
Action: I believe time heals all wounds. You did whats best for your career and family.
Action: Yall won s22 championship in Colorado. Is that the highlight of your career? If not what would you say is?
Owens:Absolutely the highlight, yes. There’s absolutely nothing I can compare it to. It was just incredible, man. Individual achievements are great, but I’ve never known a feeling like hoisting that trophy with my coaches and teammates.
Action: Winning one my last season definitely can relate. There ia no feeling like that and I almost regretted retiring. Almost lol.
Action: I heard some grumbling you might not like your role in the Yeti offense. Have you thought about leaving the Yeti when your contract is over or forcing a trade out?
Owens: It’s no secret that my stats have fallen each year I’ve been with the Yeti. But, the team has been succeeding. For example: the trophy. Management has continued to put me in a position to help the team succeed, even as the composition of the offense has changed, and I appreciate that. I believe very much that if you sign the contract, you ought to play it out, so no forcing a trade for me. As for when I hit free agency at the end of this year — if I do, that is — I certainly hope the team and I are able to put something together that’s beneficial to both parties and keeps me here.
Action: Your not the typical superstar and being in the news all the time. Fair to say you like your privacy and being away from people?
Owens: Indeed I do. I’ve always believed in letting the performance on the field do the talking. Plus, I don’t understand how anybody likes the spotlight, personally. I don’t know about you, but I enjoy being able to go buy my own groceries without being harassed by paparazzi and the like.
Action: In the beginning I was outspoken and wanted the spotlight but the more mature I became i realized its better out of it.
Action: Will you retire in Colorado or see yourself somewhere else when its done?
Owens: The emotional answer is yes, the logical answer is I don’t know. As it stands now, it seems like it, and I would like to retire here, yes.
Action
o you believe you have done enough to warrant HOF?Owens: I think I will have by the end of my career. But, who knows. The things I’ve done, as I mentioned earlier, are — and this isn’t immodesty, it’s objective if you look at the stats — special. There are few with a playstyle like mine. But that also means that each season, I’m not one of the best statistically in any given category. So, I guess the voters will have to figure that one out.
Action: I would 100 percent say your a sure fire HOF player in most eyes.
Action: How much longer you see yourself playing before hanging it up for good?
Owens: You’re lucky you got this interview so you can have this clickbait headline: I was planning to retire when my contract expired. I was injured in the championship game, and i’ve had recurring injuries for the last two seasons now. It’s taken a toll on my body, and I’d never felt worse on the field than I did this past season. But. This offseason, I can feel my strength returning. I can feel my body rejuvenated. I feel special things are still ahead of me. I’ve always wanted to play as long as I can, and I’m feeling new again. So as of now, I’m unsure when I’ll retire. I’ll make whatever decision is right for my health, so hopefully, I won’t have to retire for quite a while. Guess we’ll see.
Action: Well I appreciate you sitting down with me and answering these questions. Really lets the readers get a look inside one of the most talented running backs around and one of the most secretive. Looking forward to seeing you run through defenses a few more seasons. Best of luck.
Owens career stats according to his wiki page is as follows:
Rushing Stats | 94 Games Played / 94 Games Started / 5463 Rushing Yards / 43 Rushing Touchdowns / 3.8 Yards Per Attempt / Longest Rush: 23 Yards / Attempts Per Game: 15.1 / Rushing Yards Per Game: 58.1 |
Receiving Stats | 457 Receptions / 4333 Receiving Yards / 9.5 Yards Per Catch / Longest Reception: 51 Yards / 23 Receiving Touchdowns / 73 Drops / 4.9 Catches Per Game / 46.1 Receiving Yards Per Game
Returning Stats | 209 KRs / 5024 KR Yards / KR Average: 24 Yards / 91 PRs / 904 PR Yards / PR Average: 9.9 / PR TDs: 1
Our next piece will be on legendary Defense Lineman, Bubba Thumper. Second overall pick in the s17 draft
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