In a recent sit down interview with Bill Dauterive, ESPN “The Ocho” reporter Miguel Noriega sat down with the rookie linebacker to discuss how his rookie season is going thus far and what it would mean to him to win a Defensive Rookie of the Year Award.
Noriega: “So Bill you have been having a great season so far, care to tell us your secret?”
Dauterive: “Well Miguel, it’s really no secret. Just some nice quality hard work in the weight room and the practice field has gotten me in the best shape of my life.”
Noriega: “But surely there must be something else that you’re doing differently this year? You are a completely different animal compared to the player you were in the DSFL for the Coyotes.”
Dauterive: “Well Miguel it’s true, there’s something different I’m doing this year along with my workouts that I think has giving me the winning edge. My fiend put me on to these supplements that apparently cannot be found in a drug test but are nonetheless illegal. Apparently they are beaver tranquilizers and they have been working wonders for me. I feel like every time I play I have unlimited energy. I take a few shot before every game to make sure I’m clear headed and focused on my goal.”
Noriega: “Now Bill don’t you think some might look at what you’re doing and call you a cheater?” Definitely doesn’t sound fair to be injecting you with your so called ‘Rocket Fuel’. But then again, I’m just a reported and have no idea what I’m talking about.”
Dauterive: “Why yes Miguel I’m glad that you brought that up. And I will be far more glad if you never bring that up again.”
Noriega: *Nervous sweating. “Why of course, my apologies Billdozer! Perhaps we can talk about how your season has gone and what you hope to accomplish by the end of the season?”
Dauterive: “Certainly Miguel I’d love to talk about that. Coming into this season, I was a long shot to make the official Otter roster following my first season in he DSFL. However, my hard work during my time with the Coyotes didn’t go unnoticed, and the GM of the Otters decided it would be best for me to be moved up to the big leagues a year ahead of schedule. That being said, I felt quite nervous as I wasn’t sure if I was ready for the big leagues. But after being named a part of the ProBowl and being nominated for Linebacker of her Year, the Otters felt I was ready for the transition to the big leagues. During m first year in the ISFL, I admit I wasn’t sure that I would be good enough to compete with the talent level in the big leagues, but after my first game of the season, any doubt or worry I had about belonging in this league went right out the window. I must’ve had about 7 tackles including two tackles for a loss and I made a few huge clutch tackles that helped our team compete against a very good opponent. Ultimately the effort wasn’t enough as we ended up losing the game, but I’ll tell you what. Any and all notions I had about not belonging in this league were completely wiped from my brain following that game. I was one of the leading tacklers and I just knew I was able to compete with this talent level. Although the players were all bigger, stronger, and faster than in the DSFL, I still felt like I belonged following the first game. Never in my life had I had such a boost in confidence as I did following that game, and it was such an amazing feeling despite losing my very first game in the ISFL.”
Noriega: “Man that must have been some kind of feeling! And how important was it for you to come out and compete how you did in that first game?”
Dauterive: “Oh it was everything! It really was, it meant the world to me to be able to go out and contribute for my team. It had been such a long time that I was on any sort of team like this. Back in high school, I was the big jock on campus. All the girls wanted to be with me and all the guys wanted to be me. I broke so many records while playing at my high school that I can’t even remember how many I broke. Some of the have been broken since but many still stand to this day. It’s where I got the nickname The Billdozer, and ever since then I had never commanded that level of respect and admiration. That is, until I reached the ISFL and began dominating on the football field again. I felt like I was back in high school, it was awesome! So to be able to come back after so many years away and basically pick up where I left off was incredible for me. It gave me such a boost in confidence that I had been lacking for decades and gave me a new lease on life. The Billdozer was back and he was here to stay.”
Noriega: “I’ll say. Since your first game you have been competing admirably. So much so that there is talk around the league about nominating you for the Defensive Rookie of the Year award at the end of the season. How do you feel about your chances of winning the award?”
Dauterive: “Well to be quite frank with you Miguel, it’s not something that has even crossed my mind. Last season I was nominated for the Linebacker of the Year award for the DSFL, and although I didn’t win, it was an honor just to be nominated. It would be great to be nominated for the award, but if I can keep it ? with you, I couldn’t care less if I won the award. To be nominated is enough validation that I need to let me know I’m doing the right things to continue to improve in this league and make a name for myself out here. Surely I’d love winning some big time award, but as it stands our team is on the bottom of the standings and I couldn’t care less about my individuals accomplishments if our team continues to struggle. My one and only goal right now is found everything I can to ensure our team starts winning more games and hopefully one day we can hoist the championship trophy!”
Noriega: “Well that’s mighty noble of you Mr. Dauterive, and an awesome answer. I’d like to thank you for your time today sir and for a great interview. I know there are many fans of yours out there that can’t wait to see what else you got in your gas tank. Your story is truly inspiring and I really appreciate you taking the time out of your busy schedule to speak with me.
Dauterive: “The pleasure was all mine Miguel. I appreciate you and would be glad to come back and speak with you anytime.”
~Interview concluded~
Noriega: “So Bill you have been having a great season so far, care to tell us your secret?”
Dauterive: “Well Miguel, it’s really no secret. Just some nice quality hard work in the weight room and the practice field has gotten me in the best shape of my life.”
Noriega: “But surely there must be something else that you’re doing differently this year? You are a completely different animal compared to the player you were in the DSFL for the Coyotes.”
Dauterive: “Well Miguel it’s true, there’s something different I’m doing this year along with my workouts that I think has giving me the winning edge. My fiend put me on to these supplements that apparently cannot be found in a drug test but are nonetheless illegal. Apparently they are beaver tranquilizers and they have been working wonders for me. I feel like every time I play I have unlimited energy. I take a few shot before every game to make sure I’m clear headed and focused on my goal.”
Noriega: “Now Bill don’t you think some might look at what you’re doing and call you a cheater?” Definitely doesn’t sound fair to be injecting you with your so called ‘Rocket Fuel’. But then again, I’m just a reported and have no idea what I’m talking about.”
Dauterive: “Why yes Miguel I’m glad that you brought that up. And I will be far more glad if you never bring that up again.”
Noriega: *Nervous sweating. “Why of course, my apologies Billdozer! Perhaps we can talk about how your season has gone and what you hope to accomplish by the end of the season?”
Dauterive: “Certainly Miguel I’d love to talk about that. Coming into this season, I was a long shot to make the official Otter roster following my first season in he DSFL. However, my hard work during my time with the Coyotes didn’t go unnoticed, and the GM of the Otters decided it would be best for me to be moved up to the big leagues a year ahead of schedule. That being said, I felt quite nervous as I wasn’t sure if I was ready for the big leagues. But after being named a part of the ProBowl and being nominated for Linebacker of her Year, the Otters felt I was ready for the transition to the big leagues. During m first year in the ISFL, I admit I wasn’t sure that I would be good enough to compete with the talent level in the big leagues, but after my first game of the season, any doubt or worry I had about belonging in this league went right out the window. I must’ve had about 7 tackles including two tackles for a loss and I made a few huge clutch tackles that helped our team compete against a very good opponent. Ultimately the effort wasn’t enough as we ended up losing the game, but I’ll tell you what. Any and all notions I had about not belonging in this league were completely wiped from my brain following that game. I was one of the leading tacklers and I just knew I was able to compete with this talent level. Although the players were all bigger, stronger, and faster than in the DSFL, I still felt like I belonged following the first game. Never in my life had I had such a boost in confidence as I did following that game, and it was such an amazing feeling despite losing my very first game in the ISFL.”
Noriega: “Man that must have been some kind of feeling! And how important was it for you to come out and compete how you did in that first game?”
Dauterive: “Oh it was everything! It really was, it meant the world to me to be able to go out and contribute for my team. It had been such a long time that I was on any sort of team like this. Back in high school, I was the big jock on campus. All the girls wanted to be with me and all the guys wanted to be me. I broke so many records while playing at my high school that I can’t even remember how many I broke. Some of the have been broken since but many still stand to this day. It’s where I got the nickname The Billdozer, and ever since then I had never commanded that level of respect and admiration. That is, until I reached the ISFL and began dominating on the football field again. I felt like I was back in high school, it was awesome! So to be able to come back after so many years away and basically pick up where I left off was incredible for me. It gave me such a boost in confidence that I had been lacking for decades and gave me a new lease on life. The Billdozer was back and he was here to stay.”
Noriega: “I’ll say. Since your first game you have been competing admirably. So much so that there is talk around the league about nominating you for the Defensive Rookie of the Year award at the end of the season. How do you feel about your chances of winning the award?”
Dauterive: “Well to be quite frank with you Miguel, it’s not something that has even crossed my mind. Last season I was nominated for the Linebacker of the Year award for the DSFL, and although I didn’t win, it was an honor just to be nominated. It would be great to be nominated for the award, but if I can keep it ? with you, I couldn’t care less if I won the award. To be nominated is enough validation that I need to let me know I’m doing the right things to continue to improve in this league and make a name for myself out here. Surely I’d love winning some big time award, but as it stands our team is on the bottom of the standings and I couldn’t care less about my individuals accomplishments if our team continues to struggle. My one and only goal right now is found everything I can to ensure our team starts winning more games and hopefully one day we can hoist the championship trophy!”
Noriega: “Well that’s mighty noble of you Mr. Dauterive, and an awesome answer. I’d like to thank you for your time today sir and for a great interview. I know there are many fans of yours out there that can’t wait to see what else you got in your gas tank. Your story is truly inspiring and I really appreciate you taking the time out of your busy schedule to speak with me.
Dauterive: “The pleasure was all mine Miguel. I appreciate you and would be glad to come back and speak with you anytime.”
~Interview concluded~
“My name is Dauterive comma Bill, I am also insane.”
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