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Itīs just past week 3 of the 2053 Season
The start to the season has been a bumpy one for the Gladiators. After taking over the Wheel of the franchise in late 2052, Damien Lawrence (thats gonna be the RP Name of the Anchorage GM) watched the Team somehow stumble into Divisionals, where they crashed down hard. And what Fans called a good season ended with a very low low - and the table perfectly set for Lawrence to take the franchise into the future. And his will to do that showed when he renewed major parts of the staff. And so the gladiators sailed to new horizons.
Well
Thats what everyone thought. But the GM very quickly showed us what his line of business was: He wanted a team to play for the prize. Not in 3 years. NOW. Draft Picks were spent left right and center to aqire players and teh result in the end was a roster that many considered not even near worth the sacrifice. And before the first game fully under his watch, Lawrence was the target of the critics.
A 3-1 preseason that still left a lot to be desired loud criticism hat declined but Optimism or Hype? Sceptical is the word that described the Fanbase.
And it didnt help the mood that after not having picks in 2nd 3rd and 4th round the first 5th rounder for the Gladiators was..... Kelly Goeas, a kicker.
A.
Kicker.
And then the Situation at WR and TE. The public was screaming at Lawrence to just fire Noah Zenger at WR to pay Holdout Dustin Daschle... LAwrence kept his will. Daschle went and Zenger stayed.
Now, shortly before week 4 the mood has changed. Lawrence had publically stated that from now on major investments will only be made for young players with poential to carry the franchise on their shoulders.
On top the Makeshift team he put together for this year doesnt seem very organic but somehow is working, standing undefeated after 3 weeks.
Lets focus a bit on the games, especially the last onces.
Criticism about the Zenger Decision were shut down completley after Zenger was the Player to keep the unit together, fire them up and calm them down, scoring a TD and 2 100 yard games along the way.
Another guy silencing critics was J.B. Shah. Well known as a trouble maker Lawrence signed him and last week he stepped up with 2 TD Catches.
Another Big Story last game was the Redzone Offense.
Iīll just let this stand here: 6 TDs. On 6 Visits.
Anchorage showed how to finish games.
And that all with just 328 yards? How can that be.
Fiel position m*****f*****
3 INTs and 4 Punts into the 20 sealed the deal.
And mentioning the punts: That wasnt all that easy. WIth punter Julio Tongue injuring himself in Week 1 Kicker Goeas took over. As insiders report he felt so uncomfortable however, that the moral of the ST Unit was on the verge of breaking. And Like an Angle from the Sky Vinny Van der Linden showed up, signed 20 Hours before the last game and booted the ball like his life was on the line.
Overall this unit doesnt look like they could keep up the wins. And thats not just because of their total inability to rush the passer. The Numbers and looks just overall dont tell that story. But then again the last game gave a whole town so much life... And during preseason noone would have expeceted this start as well.
Oh and before i forget lets credit another guy with major part in that somewhat surprising start: Shawn Sullivan. He isnt playing like Jesus Reincarnate. But he does exactly what is asked of him: He doesnt make mistakes.
Also notable is that there are no indications of further movement in the roster. Slowly but surely the dealine is crawling towards us and it looks like Lawrence will take that squad to fight for what is now his franchise and his city.
So lets see what anchorage can do against 0-3 Memphis, when the Ancient Warriors face the Ancient Rulers: Gladiators vs Pharaos.
The start to the season has been a bumpy one for the Gladiators. After taking over the Wheel of the franchise in late 2052, Damien Lawrence (thats gonna be the RP Name of the Anchorage GM) watched the Team somehow stumble into Divisionals, where they crashed down hard. And what Fans called a good season ended with a very low low - and the table perfectly set for Lawrence to take the franchise into the future. And his will to do that showed when he renewed major parts of the staff. And so the gladiators sailed to new horizons.
Well
Thats what everyone thought. But the GM very quickly showed us what his line of business was: He wanted a team to play for the prize. Not in 3 years. NOW. Draft Picks were spent left right and center to aqire players and teh result in the end was a roster that many considered not even near worth the sacrifice. And before the first game fully under his watch, Lawrence was the target of the critics.
A 3-1 preseason that still left a lot to be desired loud criticism hat declined but Optimism or Hype? Sceptical is the word that described the Fanbase.
And it didnt help the mood that after not having picks in 2nd 3rd and 4th round the first 5th rounder for the Gladiators was..... Kelly Goeas, a kicker.
A.
Kicker.
And then the Situation at WR and TE. The public was screaming at Lawrence to just fire Noah Zenger at WR to pay Holdout Dustin Daschle... LAwrence kept his will. Daschle went and Zenger stayed.
Now, shortly before week 4 the mood has changed. Lawrence had publically stated that from now on major investments will only be made for young players with poential to carry the franchise on their shoulders.
On top the Makeshift team he put together for this year doesnt seem very organic but somehow is working, standing undefeated after 3 weeks.
Lets focus a bit on the games, especially the last onces.
Criticism about the Zenger Decision were shut down completley after Zenger was the Player to keep the unit together, fire them up and calm them down, scoring a TD and 2 100 yard games along the way.
Another guy silencing critics was J.B. Shah. Well known as a trouble maker Lawrence signed him and last week he stepped up with 2 TD Catches.
Another Big Story last game was the Redzone Offense.
Iīll just let this stand here: 6 TDs. On 6 Visits.
Anchorage showed how to finish games.
And that all with just 328 yards? How can that be.
Fiel position m*****f*****
3 INTs and 4 Punts into the 20 sealed the deal.
And mentioning the punts: That wasnt all that easy. WIth punter Julio Tongue injuring himself in Week 1 Kicker Goeas took over. As insiders report he felt so uncomfortable however, that the moral of the ST Unit was on the verge of breaking. And Like an Angle from the Sky Vinny Van der Linden showed up, signed 20 Hours before the last game and booted the ball like his life was on the line.
Overall this unit doesnt look like they could keep up the wins. And thats not just because of their total inability to rush the passer. The Numbers and looks just overall dont tell that story. But then again the last game gave a whole town so much life... And during preseason noone would have expeceted this start as well.
Oh and before i forget lets credit another guy with major part in that somewhat surprising start: Shawn Sullivan. He isnt playing like Jesus Reincarnate. But he does exactly what is asked of him: He doesnt make mistakes.
Also notable is that there are no indications of further movement in the roster. Slowly but surely the dealine is crawling towards us and it looks like Lawrence will take that squad to fight for what is now his franchise and his city.
So lets see what anchorage can do against 0-3 Memphis, when the Ancient Warriors face the Ancient Rulers: Gladiators vs Pharaos.
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