(S29) PT 1 - Training Camp

[Memento Mori]

Training camp went well for the Orange County Otters. Orange County called up three rookies (Maiteers Rico-Shea, Anton Bruckner and Dallas Dole), the young players showcased their improvement and the older players showed off the effort they'd put in to fend off Father Time. The big change (in more ways than one) was defensive tackle Goat Tank becoming what he'd once hated and tackled for a loss, a running back. Goat Tank had spent the time since the conclusion of Season 28 attempting to trim more than 50lbs, and it showed. OCO's presumptive new workhorse back carried all the strength and power he did previously, but with a new level of speed and agility. Tank was almost unrecognisable compared with the player who'd spent last season pushing guards and centers eight yards backwards in the pocket. His delight was evident as he danced through tackles from his former defensive linemates, but they got the last laugh when the team entered the canteen and the dieticians had ordered for the linemen to be prescribed huge plates of food while Goat Tank still had a few final pounds to work off. Talking of my player personally, Brandon Booker had the kind of training camp you'd expect from a league vet continuing to climb the career leaderboards in his relevant statistical categories. A few interceptions and big plays out on the field, a leading role in the positional meetings off the field. With two less experienced corners in Richard Leaking and Anton Bruckner in the room with him, Booker is expected to mentor the two younger players, particularly last season's third overall pick Bruckner. Many eager eyes will be trained on the rookie's performance in S29. (283 words)