Post by duckberg on Nov 21, 2011 13:45:50 GMT -5
A Change of Pace?
The St. Peter Griffins’ GM Tommy Hoang made an announcement today that may have answered a few questions that the media had on his drafting strategy. The main question came out about drafting fullback Maple Syrup out of Penn State in the second round. Most writers already were questioning why they had taken a blocking fullback without even having a running back for him to block. A statement Hoang made later may have cleared up the questions, but may have created more speculations.
"We believe that Mr. Syrup can be a huge help in our run game, and we think we can turn him into a complete back at some point in his career, kind of like what Cleveland did with Peyton Hillis, without a shitty second year. I am very confident that our pick will work out for us in the long run and he will help bring St. Peters a trophy."
If they try to turn the mammoth, 6’3”, 249 pound back from fullback to running back they could have a powerful weapon on their side, since it seems much of the linebackers in the draft have issues with tackling. Syrup met with the media today about joining the Griffins.
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“I couldn’t be happier about where I landed. I plan to prove to everybody that I was worth the pick, and I know there are a lot of people questioning my ability. I’m going to work hard and do everything I can for my team, every down of every play. The UFSL better watch out for the Griffins, our GM did an amazing job picking up guys who can make plays when we need them most. I’m really looking forward to getting into the training facility and meeting with my teammates too. They seem like a bunch of guys who are going to push each other to be the best we can. I know our coach hasn’t been named yet, but if Tommy (Hoang) can make those moves like he made in the draft we could have some amazing coaches around here. Coming from Penn State, I’ve always believed that coaching is the difference between good teams, great teams, and perfect teams. You can have all the superstars in the world, but if your team isn’t motivated on game day, you don’t stand a chance.”
When he mentioned Penn State, he seemed to grimace, knowing which question was coming next. The same question he had been asked every time he had an interview with the media since he signed up for the UFSL.
Syrup after practice
“Speaking of Penn State, we know you grew up in Happy Valley, the area Penn State is located. Did the Sandusky scandal affect you in any way?”
“Does it look like I play for Penn State? I’m now a St. Peter Griffin; I don’t see how Penn State would affect that fact. I have nothing to say about any of those things and it’s going to stay that way for a very long time.”
“What about reports that you may become a full time running back for the Griffins?”
“Yeah, I’ve heard the report and Mr. Hoang spoke to me before the draft about it. I wasn’t a bad runner in college, I was mainly a goal line kind of back, but if the Griffins want me to carry the ball full time, I’d be more than happy to. Hopefully my size will help me but first, I need to learn to run a lot more, and faster, I’m one slow black man.”
It seems that Maple Syrup sees no issues with being able to run for the Griffins. His attitude towards the Sandusky trials do bring up many questions though. Was he somehow affected, or god forbid involved, in the scandal? Will the information ever come out? Those are questions for another day.
Nick Hughes is a writer for the St. Peters Football Weekly and his opinions are not the expressed opinions of this newspaper.
The St. Peter Griffins’ GM Tommy Hoang made an announcement today that may have answered a few questions that the media had on his drafting strategy. The main question came out about drafting fullback Maple Syrup out of Penn State in the second round. Most writers already were questioning why they had taken a blocking fullback without even having a running back for him to block. A statement Hoang made later may have cleared up the questions, but may have created more speculations.
"We believe that Mr. Syrup can be a huge help in our run game, and we think we can turn him into a complete back at some point in his career, kind of like what Cleveland did with Peyton Hillis, without a shitty second year. I am very confident that our pick will work out for us in the long run and he will help bring St. Peters a trophy."
If they try to turn the mammoth, 6’3”, 249 pound back from fullback to running back they could have a powerful weapon on their side, since it seems much of the linebackers in the draft have issues with tackling. Syrup met with the media today about joining the Griffins.
“I couldn’t be happier about where I landed. I plan to prove to everybody that I was worth the pick, and I know there are a lot of people questioning my ability. I’m going to work hard and do everything I can for my team, every down of every play. The UFSL better watch out for the Griffins, our GM did an amazing job picking up guys who can make plays when we need them most. I’m really looking forward to getting into the training facility and meeting with my teammates too. They seem like a bunch of guys who are going to push each other to be the best we can. I know our coach hasn’t been named yet, but if Tommy (Hoang) can make those moves like he made in the draft we could have some amazing coaches around here. Coming from Penn State, I’ve always believed that coaching is the difference between good teams, great teams, and perfect teams. You can have all the superstars in the world, but if your team isn’t motivated on game day, you don’t stand a chance.”
When he mentioned Penn State, he seemed to grimace, knowing which question was coming next. The same question he had been asked every time he had an interview with the media since he signed up for the UFSL.
Syrup after practice
“Speaking of Penn State, we know you grew up in Happy Valley, the area Penn State is located. Did the Sandusky scandal affect you in any way?”
“Does it look like I play for Penn State? I’m now a St. Peter Griffin; I don’t see how Penn State would affect that fact. I have nothing to say about any of those things and it’s going to stay that way for a very long time.”
“What about reports that you may become a full time running back for the Griffins?”
“Yeah, I’ve heard the report and Mr. Hoang spoke to me before the draft about it. I wasn’t a bad runner in college, I was mainly a goal line kind of back, but if the Griffins want me to carry the ball full time, I’d be more than happy to. Hopefully my size will help me but first, I need to learn to run a lot more, and faster, I’m one slow black man.”
It seems that Maple Syrup sees no issues with being able to run for the Griffins. His attitude towards the Sandusky trials do bring up many questions though. Was he somehow affected, or god forbid involved, in the scandal? Will the information ever come out? Those are questions for another day.
Nick Hughes is a writer for the St. Peters Football Weekly and his opinions are not the expressed opinions of this newspaper.
