May 30th, 9:37pm A press conference with Alexandre LeClair. LeClair will enter the draft as a QB, his natural position. LeClair cites "However I would still like to enter the league as a QB as I believe that is where I'll be able to shine the most." Critics prior to the draft have outlined LeClair's recent minor concussion injury, claims that this may affect the longevity of his career. Others admire his openness to the media.
Preseason Week 1: 2nd and 4 yards to go , 16 seconds remaining, Bubba Nuck takes the hand off straight up the center for a five yard gain. It's over. Wraiths have started their preseason campaign with a 24-7 win over the San Jose SaberCats. Led to victory by standout QB prospect Alexandre LeClair. LeClair completes 21/28 , 215 yards, 2 touchdowns with 0 interceptions. There is no doubt about it folks, there will be a quarterback controversy in Yellowknife.
Preseason Week 2 31-10. Hawks win. Yellowknife takes their first loss of the preseason. LeClair plays well, not outstanding but good enough not for the blame to be placed squarely on his shoulders. 23/35, 181 yards, 1 TD, 0 interceptions. Despite the teams shortcomings tonight, LeClair looks good, not great but solid enough to helm any team from the QB spot.
Regular Season Week 1 The Wraiths pick up their first win of the regular season, beating the SaberCats 27-14. We haven't seen LeClair since week 2 of the pre season, but prior to the game his destiny had changed. LeClair shocked all of the media world with his announcement that he will be playing wide receiver , effective immediately. LeClair many agreed outshone Chris Orosz in the pre season (3td 0 int to 4td 2 int) and was likely to take the #1 QB spot , or so we presumed. From QB to WR? LeClair would go down in history as the first NSFL quarterback to convert to wide receiver, but could he actually perform? After all he was the quickest quarterback coming out of the S1 NSFL combine, topping both the 3 cone drill and 40 yard dash. LeClair came out of week one with 4 catches, 46 yards, no touchdowns. Solid stats for a man who prior to the game found himself on the other side of the ball.
Following the Week 1 season victory, we managed to catch up with LeClair for a few questions.
LeClair's future remains unclear with the Wraiths, but one thing is certain. #13's story will be an exciting one to follow.
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Preseason Week 1: 2nd and 4 yards to go , 16 seconds remaining, Bubba Nuck takes the hand off straight up the center for a five yard gain. It's over. Wraiths have started their preseason campaign with a 24-7 win over the San Jose SaberCats. Led to victory by standout QB prospect Alexandre LeClair. LeClair completes 21/28 , 215 yards, 2 touchdowns with 0 interceptions. There is no doubt about it folks, there will be a quarterback controversy in Yellowknife.
Preseason Week 2 31-10. Hawks win. Yellowknife takes their first loss of the preseason. LeClair plays well, not outstanding but good enough not for the blame to be placed squarely on his shoulders. 23/35, 181 yards, 1 TD, 0 interceptions. Despite the teams shortcomings tonight, LeClair looks good, not great but solid enough to helm any team from the QB spot.
Regular Season Week 1 The Wraiths pick up their first win of the regular season, beating the SaberCats 27-14. We haven't seen LeClair since week 2 of the pre season, but prior to the game his destiny had changed. LeClair shocked all of the media world with his announcement that he will be playing wide receiver , effective immediately. LeClair many agreed outshone Chris Orosz in the pre season (3td 0 int to 4td 2 int) and was likely to take the #1 QB spot , or so we presumed. From QB to WR? LeClair would go down in history as the first NSFL quarterback to convert to wide receiver, but could he actually perform? After all he was the quickest quarterback coming out of the S1 NSFL combine, topping both the 3 cone drill and 40 yard dash. LeClair came out of week one with 4 catches, 46 yards, no touchdowns. Solid stats for a man who prior to the game found himself on the other side of the ball.
Following the Week 1 season victory, we managed to catch up with LeClair for a few questions.
Quote:Hello Mr LeClair, we don't want to waste too much of your time, so without further ado let's begin this interview.
Q1: Regarding your position change from QB to WR, why did this occur? Was this your choice or the Wraiths staff?
LC:My choice to change from QB to WR was to be able to be a starter on the Wraiths. I played both sides of the ball as a kid and even though I was playing at QB in my college years I am still comfortable being a WR. Ultimately, my choice was made due to Wraiths staff choosing Chris [Orosz] over me and my desire to stay on the team.
Q2: How much faith have you in the current Wraiths QB, Chris Orosz?
LC: The team is strong all around and I have the confidence that he'll be able to pass the ball and fulfill his duties at QB. He's shown it to work in pre-season, and in our game against the SaberCats in Week 1.
Q3: Many critics would argue that your position change from backup QB to #2 WR could harm morale among the existing WR's who may feel you were getting special treatment? What do you say to those critics?
LC: I couldn't care less what those critics think. It's been working fine so far and I have no reason to believe that it won't continue to work well. A team has to enable their talents to perform to their best and if you don't, then move out. If other WRs want to take my spot, they should go ahead and work for it.
Q4: In the week 1 game versus San Jose, your team the Wraiths managed to pick up a win. How happy were you with your performance? (4 catches, 46 yards ,11.5 average yards per catch, 0 TD's)
LC: We won, I had no problems with my game even though I would've liked to score a touchdown to silence these would be critics early in the season.
Q5: Week 1 also saw your conference rivals, the Colorado Yeti pick up an early season win. What is your opinion of the Yeti?
LC: I don't have much of an opinion on them as pre-season form is one thing and in-season form is another. They did play well against the Hawks though so something they're doing must be right. Overall I do think we have the better team and we shouldn't have too much trouble to get past them.
Q6: What do you feel is your biggest strength lining up at wide receiver?
LC: My knowledge of the QB position. I know the routes & plays and where a WR should ideally be for the play to be successful. I might not be the flashiest receiver on the team, that would be Josh Garden, but I'll get the job done when the ball is passed to me.
Q7: Having been a former QB, does that mean we could possibly see some trick plays in the future?
LC: I cannot comment on that. That would be the coaches decisions to make. Not mine.
Q8: Finally, we've all heard rumblings of possible future expansion teams, hypothetically if a team offered you the starting QB spot , would you be interested?
LC:If the league lets me go back to QB in the event of an expansion I would be more than happy to go back to my position of comfort. But there are so many factors in play for this to happen that pure speculation won't make it happen. If I feel comfortable here in Yellowknife at the end of the season and they still want me here, why wouldn't I stay?
This concludes our interview, Mr LeClair thanks for your time and we wish you the very best for the season ahead.
LeClair's future remains unclear with the Wraiths, but one thing is certain. #13's story will be an exciting one to follow.
*1065 Words - $1,000,000 BONUS Ready for Grading @Zoone16
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