Tier 2: Prompt 12
I see many perspectives from players with various levels of experience and I can't help but feel amazed at how much depth there is to this league. I keep using this analogy to people who ask me how my first days have been: it's like drinking from a firehose. First, there was translating my skills into numbers. Then I had to learn the ways to improve my numbers to give me the best shot at making the big leagues. After that, it was learning how to manage my money and to make it work for me. But all along the way, the most amazing part of it all has been the community. With all of the ins and outs to try to digest, no shortage of people have come to say hello and to offer their support and guidance. I immediately felt welcomed and important, which I never would have imagined for a league of this size and history.
As a minority in this league (O-lineman), I was immediately welcomed by fellow Thicc Boi Calvin Golladay. He showed me the ropes and brought me into the sacred brotherhood of Thicc Bois. I owe a lot to him and many others who have helped me along the way. Juan Domine was a huge help in getting me accustomed to the way that teams in the big leagues operate and how the locker room culture has evolved. I’m not even sure I would be able to post my thoughts here without his help. There are many, many others, but listing them all out would make my fingers fall off. But a huge shoutout to everyone who has been so helpful to this rookie; I won’t forget you as I climb my way up. As for the future, I am really looking forward to getting my feet wet with syrup as I pile on the pancakes. I have always enjoyed being the small (figuratively) fish in a big pond because there is only one way to go: up. I am excited to watch the best of the best battle it out in the Ultimus to show me what elite looks like and put that hunger in my belly to reach those lofty heights one day.
From a retrospective standpoint, while I have only been involved in this league for a few days, it does seem overwhelming as a new person to understand what all is going on. I appreciate the rookie posts and introductory information (it really is helpful!), but in my opinion, there seems to lack a common thread to make sure all of the aspects are introduced. I understand that task may be an impossible ask given how much sheer information is involved in this league, but some sort of insulating, on-rails introductory process may reduce the “firehose” aspect to first starting out. I’m definitely open to discussion on this, however, because there is a real chance I have missed an important post somewhere. But all in all, this has been an amazing process and I’m incredibly excited to get involved. Stay hungry, my friends.
--Ninton Quelson – OL – S25
(Official Thicc Boi)
I see many perspectives from players with various levels of experience and I can't help but feel amazed at how much depth there is to this league. I keep using this analogy to people who ask me how my first days have been: it's like drinking from a firehose. First, there was translating my skills into numbers. Then I had to learn the ways to improve my numbers to give me the best shot at making the big leagues. After that, it was learning how to manage my money and to make it work for me. But all along the way, the most amazing part of it all has been the community. With all of the ins and outs to try to digest, no shortage of people have come to say hello and to offer their support and guidance. I immediately felt welcomed and important, which I never would have imagined for a league of this size and history.
As a minority in this league (O-lineman), I was immediately welcomed by fellow Thicc Boi Calvin Golladay. He showed me the ropes and brought me into the sacred brotherhood of Thicc Bois. I owe a lot to him and many others who have helped me along the way. Juan Domine was a huge help in getting me accustomed to the way that teams in the big leagues operate and how the locker room culture has evolved. I’m not even sure I would be able to post my thoughts here without his help. There are many, many others, but listing them all out would make my fingers fall off. But a huge shoutout to everyone who has been so helpful to this rookie; I won’t forget you as I climb my way up. As for the future, I am really looking forward to getting my feet wet with syrup as I pile on the pancakes. I have always enjoyed being the small (figuratively) fish in a big pond because there is only one way to go: up. I am excited to watch the best of the best battle it out in the Ultimus to show me what elite looks like and put that hunger in my belly to reach those lofty heights one day.
From a retrospective standpoint, while I have only been involved in this league for a few days, it does seem overwhelming as a new person to understand what all is going on. I appreciate the rookie posts and introductory information (it really is helpful!), but in my opinion, there seems to lack a common thread to make sure all of the aspects are introduced. I understand that task may be an impossible ask given how much sheer information is involved in this league, but some sort of insulating, on-rails introductory process may reduce the “firehose” aspect to first starting out. I’m definitely open to discussion on this, however, because there is a real chance I have missed an important post somewhere. But all in all, this has been an amazing process and I’m incredibly excited to get involved. Stay hungry, my friends.
--Ninton Quelson – OL – S25
(Official Thicc Boi)
--Ninton Quelson
(Official Thicc Boi)
(Official Thicc Boi)
