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Auston English is definitely the best DE in the Big 12
I agree 100%
Auston English is definitely the best DE in the Big 12
I agree 100%
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Originally posted by sunder B
Thanks for the warning. Although we are aware of him and scared as well.
We were scared of Huckleberry Hound of Silverymoon and we were able to contain him. Let's hope we can pull that off Against Orakpo too. It's going to be tough.
Big props to my O-Line for shutting down another big name. Very proud of my guys and their protection this season. 1 sack allowed leading all of A7.
Thanks for the warning.
Although we are aware of him and scared as well. We were scared of Huckleberry Hound of Silverymoon and we were able to contain him. Let's hope we can pull that off Against Orakpo too. It's going to be tough.
Big props to my O-Line for shutting down another big name. Very proud of my guys and their protection this season. 1 sack allowed leading all of A7.
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Originally posted by sunder B
Originally posted by sunder B
Thanks for the warning. Although we are aware of him and scared as well.
We were scared of Huckleberry Hound of Silverymoon and we were able to contain him. Let's hope we can pull that off Against Orakpo too. It's going to be tough.
Big props to my O-Line for shutting down another big name. Very proud of my guys and their protection this season. 1 sack allowed leading all of A7.
All round great game from you guys. Hats off to you.
Originally posted by sunder B
Thanks for the warning.
Although we are aware of him and scared as well. We were scared of Huckleberry Hound of Silverymoon and we were able to contain him. Let's hope we can pull that off Against Orakpo too. It's going to be tough.
Big props to my O-Line for shutting down another big name. Very proud of my guys and their protection this season. 1 sack allowed leading all of A7.
All round great game from you guys. Hats off to you.
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Julius Pepper on the Cardiac Cats may not be the best in the league, but I would be willing to bet he has more INTs than most DEs with 3.
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Originally posted by zgcreech
Julius Pepper on the Cardiac Cats may not be the best in the league, but I would be willing to bet he has more INTs than most DEs with 3.
Our DE also has 3 this season: http://goallineblitz.com/game/player.pl?player_id=39213
Guy on the other side has 2.
Julius Pepper on the Cardiac Cats may not be the best in the league, but I would be willing to bet he has more INTs than most DEs with 3.
Our DE also has 3 this season: http://goallineblitz.com/game/player.pl?player_id=39213
Guy on the other side has 2.
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Here's the story behind Orakpo's improved play. It's from earlier in the year but it'll give you the scoop:
Orakpo Playing a Lot Better Now That He's Trying
Portland, Oregon--Brien Orakpo is enjoying a resurgence in his first year with the Portland Hitmen. His game has reached another level, in part because he’s playing alongside an improved Hitmen defense, but mostly because he is finally making an effort to do something other than stand there and take up space.
“I definitely feel like I’m experiencing a rebirth this year,” said Orakpo. “I have really changed my work habits and approach to the game. Unlike last year, I’m actually trying to play well and be successful. It’s such a novel idea. I don’t know why I didn’t think of it earlier.”
Orakpo had 6 tackles and 2 sacks during Monday’s upset win over the top-ranked Great Plains Reapers.
“I just wanted to come to help turn things around,” said Orakpo. “Last year I had a tough time because I was not motivated enough to make a real effort. The thousands of dollars I was making didn’t really mean much to me. I’m not all about the money, unlike certain people in the Hitmen front office who think I should ‘try’ to help the team in exchange for 'thousands of dollars.' I’m sorry, but that’s not what I’m about.”
In addition to his increased effort, Orakpo has also improved his attitude. This year he has been a model citizen and consummate team player. His numbers have been up across the board, and more importantly, the team is winning.
“He’s been a huge asset for this team,” said defensive end, Staples McJesus. “Since Day 1 he has been selfless, hard-working, and professional. He even shows up for practice. Every single day, rain or shine, he is on the field with the rest of us. And he stays hours after it’s over to practice posing and sneering. We haven’t had a guy like that since Ricky Flash II left.”
Orakpo has made such a turnaround, in fact, that he is no longer nodding off during games.
“I have been awake for just about every minute of every game this year,” said Orakpo. “It’s one of the things coach [Modus] Operandi highlighted for me when we first sat down together. He said that I’d be a much more effective lineman and teammate if I was able to maintain consciousness while on the field. See, this is the difference between this team and my former team. My last coach, he wasn't coaching me up like that.”
Coach LaughMadcap of the Brasov Impalers, Orakpo’s former coach, responded to his comments yesterday, claiming the coaching staff tried everything they could but could not get through to their star player.
“Getting Brien to stop dozing off was an impossible task,” LaughMadcap said in an interview with the Portland Oregonian. “Sometimes he would just drop to the turf without warning. The first time it happened I thought he was having a heart attack, but it turned out he was just sleeping. It’s unfortunate. If he had died, it would’ve been a huge salary cap relief for us.”
With his increased effort paying dividends, Orakpo has taken to preaching the gospel of trying to his teammates. Some have welcomed his coaching, while others have found it insulting.
“I don’t need Brien telling me to make an effort,” said guard Newgene Leadbetter. “I’ve been doing that my whole life. I wouldn’t even be here if it wasn’t for my hard work and energetic style of play.
This season Orakpo is a new man. He plans to continue putting forth a decent effort every day, attending practice, and staying awake while on the field. Individual numbers have taken a back seat to helping his club win the conference.
“I’m all about the team now. I don’t even care what my numbers are,” he said. “Statistics don’t win championships. Teams win championships. And this ‘trying’ thing, it’s just been revolutionary for me. It’s really elevated my game. Last year, coach LaughMadcap would tell me to try all the time, but he never really had any conviction. He never really sold me on the whole concept. That’s why I lost a little respect for him and signed with the Hitmen. I mean if you can’t motivate your players to even stay awake on the field, you’ve got some serious shortcomings as a coach. Thank God I finally figured it out on my own.”
Orakpo Playing a Lot Better Now That He's Trying
Portland, Oregon--Brien Orakpo is enjoying a resurgence in his first year with the Portland Hitmen. His game has reached another level, in part because he’s playing alongside an improved Hitmen defense, but mostly because he is finally making an effort to do something other than stand there and take up space.
“I definitely feel like I’m experiencing a rebirth this year,” said Orakpo. “I have really changed my work habits and approach to the game. Unlike last year, I’m actually trying to play well and be successful. It’s such a novel idea. I don’t know why I didn’t think of it earlier.”
Orakpo had 6 tackles and 2 sacks during Monday’s upset win over the top-ranked Great Plains Reapers.
“I just wanted to come to help turn things around,” said Orakpo. “Last year I had a tough time because I was not motivated enough to make a real effort. The thousands of dollars I was making didn’t really mean much to me. I’m not all about the money, unlike certain people in the Hitmen front office who think I should ‘try’ to help the team in exchange for 'thousands of dollars.' I’m sorry, but that’s not what I’m about.”
In addition to his increased effort, Orakpo has also improved his attitude. This year he has been a model citizen and consummate team player. His numbers have been up across the board, and more importantly, the team is winning.
“He’s been a huge asset for this team,” said defensive end, Staples McJesus. “Since Day 1 he has been selfless, hard-working, and professional. He even shows up for practice. Every single day, rain or shine, he is on the field with the rest of us. And he stays hours after it’s over to practice posing and sneering. We haven’t had a guy like that since Ricky Flash II left.”
Orakpo has made such a turnaround, in fact, that he is no longer nodding off during games.
“I have been awake for just about every minute of every game this year,” said Orakpo. “It’s one of the things coach [Modus] Operandi highlighted for me when we first sat down together. He said that I’d be a much more effective lineman and teammate if I was able to maintain consciousness while on the field. See, this is the difference between this team and my former team. My last coach, he wasn't coaching me up like that.”
Coach LaughMadcap of the Brasov Impalers, Orakpo’s former coach, responded to his comments yesterday, claiming the coaching staff tried everything they could but could not get through to their star player.
“Getting Brien to stop dozing off was an impossible task,” LaughMadcap said in an interview with the Portland Oregonian. “Sometimes he would just drop to the turf without warning. The first time it happened I thought he was having a heart attack, but it turned out he was just sleeping. It’s unfortunate. If he had died, it would’ve been a huge salary cap relief for us.”
With his increased effort paying dividends, Orakpo has taken to preaching the gospel of trying to his teammates. Some have welcomed his coaching, while others have found it insulting.
“I don’t need Brien telling me to make an effort,” said guard Newgene Leadbetter. “I’ve been doing that my whole life. I wouldn’t even be here if it wasn’t for my hard work and energetic style of play.
This season Orakpo is a new man. He plans to continue putting forth a decent effort every day, attending practice, and staying awake while on the field. Individual numbers have taken a back seat to helping his club win the conference.
“I’m all about the team now. I don’t even care what my numbers are,” he said. “Statistics don’t win championships. Teams win championships. And this ‘trying’ thing, it’s just been revolutionary for me. It’s really elevated my game. Last year, coach LaughMadcap would tell me to try all the time, but he never really had any conviction. He never really sold me on the whole concept. That’s why I lost a little respect for him and signed with the Hitmen. I mean if you can’t motivate your players to even stay awake on the field, you’ve got some serious shortcomings as a coach. Thank God I finally figured it out on my own.”
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Originally posted by dead_poet
Originally posted by zgcreech
Julius Pepper on the Cardiac Cats may not be the best in the league, but I would be willing to bet he has more INTs than most DEs with 3.
Our DE also has 3 this season: http://goallineblitz.com/game/player.pl?player_id=39213
Guy on the other side has 2.
my DE has 4 this season: http://goallineblitz.com/game/player.pl?player_id=257332
Originally posted by zgcreech
Julius Pepper on the Cardiac Cats may not be the best in the league, but I would be willing to bet he has more INTs than most DEs with 3.
Our DE also has 3 this season: http://goallineblitz.com/game/player.pl?player_id=39213
Guy on the other side has 2.
my DE has 4 this season: http://goallineblitz.com/game/player.pl?player_id=257332
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Originally posted by Janda
Just a thought; maybe Orakpo has narcolepsy?
i say fuck orakpo. huck did way better more hurrys more sacks more tackles. hes the total package.
wow. so like 2 games i didnt get a sack. neither did he. and i still outplayed him. when i comes down to it huck beat all De's out.
Orakpo can play back up to me in the pro bowl if he wants. i may let him get a snap or two.
Just a thought; maybe Orakpo has narcolepsy?
i say fuck orakpo. huck did way better more hurrys more sacks more tackles. hes the total package.
wow. so like 2 games i didnt get a sack. neither did he. and i still outplayed him. when i comes down to it huck beat all De's out.
Orakpo can play back up to me in the pro bowl if he wants. i may let him get a snap or two.
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Originally posted by Fondolotz
Originally posted by Janda
Just a thought; maybe Orakpo has narcolepsy?
i say fuck orakpo. huck did way better more hurrys more sacks more tackles. hes the total package.
wow. so like 2 games i didnt get a sack. neither did he. and i still outplayed him. when i comes down to it huck beat all De's out.
Orakpo can play back up to me in the pro bowl if he wants. i may let him get a snap or two.
All of your sacks came in blowout games. You had no sacks in big games, you were shut down in all close games or losses. Pathetic.
Originally posted by Janda
Just a thought; maybe Orakpo has narcolepsy?
i say fuck orakpo. huck did way better more hurrys more sacks more tackles. hes the total package.
wow. so like 2 games i didnt get a sack. neither did he. and i still outplayed him. when i comes down to it huck beat all De's out.
Orakpo can play back up to me in the pro bowl if he wants. i may let him get a snap or two.
All of your sacks came in blowout games. You had no sacks in big games, you were shut down in all close games or losses. Pathetic.
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