7) Going from DSFL Champions to missing the playoffs was tough for the Grey Ducks. I felt slightly responsible myself for such an event arising. While my teammates may disagree, we lost the first four games I played with the team. We had some hope spots later in the year but they were ultimately dashed by shaughty play on our end. I only want to blame myself because I don’t feel like blaming anyone else. These guys worked their asses off for the entire year. I honestly felt like I may have detracted from what they were accomplishing when I tagged along. So I don’t believe I was robbed, exactly, but I do believe these great, hard-working teammates of mine were.
But I’m done blaming myself come this next season. We are going to do all we can to forge ahead and put aside our differences in the previous year. There was a ton of pressure on the reigning champions for obvious reasons. We had a bit of an Ultimini hangover that kept us out of contention. But if you ask anyone in the Grey Ducks locker room, we’re all starting to wake up. Last year was not great but that was last year. Season 22 is all we’re focussed on now and we don’t plan on anyone stopping us.
8) Two teams come to mind immediately. The first team is Dallas. After winning Week 1 against Tijuana, Dallas came in and punched the Grey Ducks right in the beak with a 31-10 crusher. I didn’t join the Grey Ducks until Week 7, but everyone in that locker room was determined to get back at Dallas for the massive blowout. When we got our hands on them once again, things were a lot tighter. That’s until penalty after a penalty set up the Birddogs for a late-game field goal to beat us 13-10. It was the worst loss of the season for me. Worse than the loss against London that took us out of playoff contention.
Speaking of London, they’re the second team I’d like to get my hands on as soon as possible. The Grey Ducks were rolling against the Royals in our first matchup and led 21-10 heading into the 4th quarter. But as most two-score leads in football go, it was squandered by the Royals in the 4th and forced overtime. It was then that they led a decisive drive that ended in a touchdown and gave them the 27-21 win after trailing by double-digits earlier in the game. We thought we would have their number against them at home with our playoff-chances in the balance. They socked us 27-10 and removed us from postseason contention. I don’t know which one I’d put over the other, but Dallas and London are at the top of my list this year for games I want to be ugly.
16) I don’t know if I’m allowed to do myself, but screw it. Dex Kennedy is a 6’4” linebacker out of the University of California, Los Angeles. He has been praised for his speed, primarily, and his ability to disrupt passing lanes. Kennedy played off of limited time in the DSFL as a linebacker for the Minnesota Grey Ducks. As a member of the Grey Ducks, he recorded 20 tackles, 4 sacks, 3 pass deflections, and a safety over 8 games. He also had 3 tackles for loss and a fumble recovery. Kennedy’s debut saw him record 9 tackles and went on to record a safety in his next game. He has also stated his willingness to switch positions for the team who drafts him considering the versatility of positions he showed in high school and college.
Kennedy’s primary weakness is his strength. He has not shown much excelling at getting past blockers and is considered a relatively weak blitzer. Kennedy has also been accused of being “winded” on long drives, although that does not seem to affect him much late-game. Many believed Kennedy was weak when it came to defending the run, especially in his zone. Kennedy has been praised for his man coverage, however. Overall, Dex Kennedy is someone who can provide important contributions to any defense he becomes a part of.
19) The culture is incredible in the Minnesota Grey Ducks locker room. I’ll admit, I do not believe I have contributed as much as I should. However, whenever I am around, the locker room is always buzzing with a positive culture, kind exchanges, and a LOT of quacking. Ducks have kinda taken over our entire team culture. I know it is our team name but I never expected them to become such an integral part of our every-day conversation. There is a lot of grace in being a duck, in my opinion. You work in a pack, you control your own area of the pond, and you get to fly above anyone who tries to contest you. It’s not a bad animal to represent, in my opinion.
As far as problems go, I just think I need to be a part of things more. I see everyone quacking away about our team and how we can improve and I don’t feel like I’ve been doing my part to involve myself in it. It’s not their fault, by any means. I’m just busy with a lot of other things, I guess. I do truly wish that wasn’t the case, however. If I could, I would give 110% of my attention to the Grey Ducks locker room, especially considering how awesome the locker room is. My goal for next season is to be there as much as possible. I want to repay these great teammates of mine back for all of the activity they’ve put into our locker room.
But I’m done blaming myself come this next season. We are going to do all we can to forge ahead and put aside our differences in the previous year. There was a ton of pressure on the reigning champions for obvious reasons. We had a bit of an Ultimini hangover that kept us out of contention. But if you ask anyone in the Grey Ducks locker room, we’re all starting to wake up. Last year was not great but that was last year. Season 22 is all we’re focussed on now and we don’t plan on anyone stopping us.
8) Two teams come to mind immediately. The first team is Dallas. After winning Week 1 against Tijuana, Dallas came in and punched the Grey Ducks right in the beak with a 31-10 crusher. I didn’t join the Grey Ducks until Week 7, but everyone in that locker room was determined to get back at Dallas for the massive blowout. When we got our hands on them once again, things were a lot tighter. That’s until penalty after a penalty set up the Birddogs for a late-game field goal to beat us 13-10. It was the worst loss of the season for me. Worse than the loss against London that took us out of playoff contention.
Speaking of London, they’re the second team I’d like to get my hands on as soon as possible. The Grey Ducks were rolling against the Royals in our first matchup and led 21-10 heading into the 4th quarter. But as most two-score leads in football go, it was squandered by the Royals in the 4th and forced overtime. It was then that they led a decisive drive that ended in a touchdown and gave them the 27-21 win after trailing by double-digits earlier in the game. We thought we would have their number against them at home with our playoff-chances in the balance. They socked us 27-10 and removed us from postseason contention. I don’t know which one I’d put over the other, but Dallas and London are at the top of my list this year for games I want to be ugly.
16) I don’t know if I’m allowed to do myself, but screw it. Dex Kennedy is a 6’4” linebacker out of the University of California, Los Angeles. He has been praised for his speed, primarily, and his ability to disrupt passing lanes. Kennedy played off of limited time in the DSFL as a linebacker for the Minnesota Grey Ducks. As a member of the Grey Ducks, he recorded 20 tackles, 4 sacks, 3 pass deflections, and a safety over 8 games. He also had 3 tackles for loss and a fumble recovery. Kennedy’s debut saw him record 9 tackles and went on to record a safety in his next game. He has also stated his willingness to switch positions for the team who drafts him considering the versatility of positions he showed in high school and college.
Kennedy’s primary weakness is his strength. He has not shown much excelling at getting past blockers and is considered a relatively weak blitzer. Kennedy has also been accused of being “winded” on long drives, although that does not seem to affect him much late-game. Many believed Kennedy was weak when it came to defending the run, especially in his zone. Kennedy has been praised for his man coverage, however. Overall, Dex Kennedy is someone who can provide important contributions to any defense he becomes a part of.
19) The culture is incredible in the Minnesota Grey Ducks locker room. I’ll admit, I do not believe I have contributed as much as I should. However, whenever I am around, the locker room is always buzzing with a positive culture, kind exchanges, and a LOT of quacking. Ducks have kinda taken over our entire team culture. I know it is our team name but I never expected them to become such an integral part of our every-day conversation. There is a lot of grace in being a duck, in my opinion. You work in a pack, you control your own area of the pond, and you get to fly above anyone who tries to contest you. It’s not a bad animal to represent, in my opinion.
As far as problems go, I just think I need to be a part of things more. I see everyone quacking away about our team and how we can improve and I don’t feel like I’ve been doing my part to involve myself in it. It’s not their fault, by any means. I’m just busy with a lot of other things, I guess. I do truly wish that wasn’t the case, however. If I could, I would give 110% of my attention to the Grey Ducks locker room, especially considering how awesome the locker room is. My goal for next season is to be there as much as possible. I want to repay these great teammates of mine back for all of the activity they’ve put into our locker room.
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