(S21) - Ultimus Week

[Jason]

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16) Scouting Report
Written: Write a scouting report for one of the incoming draftees in either the NSFL or DSFL.

Mo "Mamba" Magic is a defensive tackle out of the University of British Columbia, standing at 6'3" and weighing in at 305 pounds. He has always been a freak athlete, playing multiple sports and quickly caught the eye of many recruiters. He was extremely productive in high school and was quickly the talk of the town. It didn't take long for recruits to put him down as a 5-star recruit but he decided to commit to a smaller, local school in Canada instead of the highly touted colleges in the United States. Ultimately, the move proved to be beneficial for Mo Magic since the Minnesota Grey Ducks decided to draft him in the 3rd round of the Season 21 DSFL draft. He has a rare combination of speed and strength that doesn't come along very often and it seems as though multiple teams were interested in his services. It could be said that Mo Magic is a little undersized for his position but he still has a few years of growth left and it will be interesting to see how he develops in a professional setup. He needs to improve a little bit on his agility and hands but once he can start working with the pro coaches, there's no ceiling high enough to stop him.

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17) Sponsorships
Written: You’ve been contacted to appear in a company’s ad airing during the Ultimus. What is the ad about?

Since my team wasn't able to make it to the playoffs in the DSFL, I was very much available for everything that was getting thrown at me in terms of sponsorship deals. Being one of the most exciting prospects in the upcoming draft does have some perks, including companies contacting you daily to be in their newest campaign. My agent was working super hard to put together a set of sponsorships that he thought would work best for me. My main request was that I got the most exposure I could and that's why I took a TV deal. The company that I decided to go with was none other than State Farm. They've had a ton of experience doing advertisements with football players and they were offering me a fantastic deal. They basically had me involved in a skit with other DSFL prospects. My skit involved me running and catching a car and then tackling it, which led to them talking about car insurance. It was pretty fun to do and of course, nobody was injured. I enjoyed doing it and told my agent that if any other opportunities came up, that I would jump on them. Especially with the DSFL draft coming up around the corner, the most exposure I get, the better it is for me.

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18) Awards Season
Written: Make the case for one of your teammates to win an award at the NSFL or DSFL levels. What have they done to earn the nod?

It's pretty unfortunate that the Minnesota Grey Ducks weren't able to make the playoffs and that might be a big factor when it comes to voting for awards. There have been a few players that have had exceptional seasons, such as Lawrence Bass and Sebastien Vettel, but I think one player that should definitely be in consideration for the defensive back of the year award should be Buck Thornton. Thornton was selected in the first round of the DSFL draft with the 8th overall pick and in his rookie season has been the best strong safety in the league. In the 14 games he played this season, he had 64 tackles, 3 forced fumbles, 6 sacks, 2 interceptions, 2 passes defended and one defensive touchdown. Thornton has been a force in every situation he has been put in. He can blitz and get to the QB quickly, proving just that as he finishes the season with the league lead in sacks for a defensive back. He has great hands and intelligence, which allows him to think quickly and punch the ball out of the hands of the opposing players. Like I said before, the committee might discount him because Minnesota didn't have the best year as a team but his individual statistics tell a different story. He came into the league and immediately made a significant impact with some of the top defenders in the league.

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19) Team Culture
Written: What is it about your team’s culture and/or locker room that makes you happy to be there? If there are any problems, what do you think should be done to improve them?

In my very short stint in the Minnesota Grey Ducks organization, I feel as though I have built a great connection with the players and management to a point that I want to return to the team the next season. With that being said, the draft process is always an interesting one and I'm excited to see what sort of interest my player is going to bring. However, I enjoy being apart of the locker room and like the way the direction of the team is headed. Everyone is super nice and helpful and have welcomed me to their team with open arms. It's very easy for a new player to join a group of guys that have been together for almost the entire season and be left out. But the reception that I got was very different. I was able to get some great advice on how the league works and what sort of direction my player should take to become one of the most successful players in my draft class. It's helped me in the few weeks that I've been here work on a few things in training that I've been lacking to become a well-rounded cornerback. I haven't encountered any problems and don't see any reason for me not to be happy being apart of a healthy locker room.

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