Second in a Four Part Series
Team B is hardly the most experienced team in the league, but don't think they'll be using that as an excuse this season. They have a solid mix of rookies and veterans that should allow them to turn a few heads early on. Anybody that underestimates them could find themselves regretting that decision in a hurry.
What Team B has going for them is that they have some obvious choices for positions unlike some other teams. One of these is quarterback. Look for rookie Ben Randecker to start feeling his way around the defenses of the league as he gets used to playing touch football at the college level. While he may take some lumps at the start of the season, his potential suggests that he could be one of the best quarterbacks in the league by the end of the year. If he can raise his accuracy, this team can win. He's got plenty of weapons to throw to as well. Team B has anywhere from 5-6 players that can catch the ball.
The veterans are going to be key this year. They have to make sure that the younger players don't get flustered late in the game. It's going to take this team time to get used to playing in the second half, but the veterans of this team (Kevin Bassett, Jon Huffman, Matt Danalewich, and Ted Yelton) can make that transition easier through their leadership. If they can keep the team composed, it'll yield success. If they can't, then this team is going to make more rookie mistakes than it should.
This team is all about potential. If the rookies and second year players (Tim Schwaegler and Mike West) live up to the hype, then there's no reason why Team B can't challenge for the title. There's no doubt that they're talented, but they need to be composed. Anything less than complete focus for this team will spell disaster. Luckily, their talent should be able to overcome a few minor lapses.
Quick Hits
The One Word or Phrase to Describe this Team: Balanced
Greatest Strength: Their potential for offense is very high. Sort of like some other team that plays in Champaign.
Biggest Weakness: They're young. Until they prove themselves, their youth is a major factor.
They'll Win Games if: Randecker is accurate and his receivers don't drop the easy passes.
They'll Lose Games if: They allow themselves to make too many rookie mistakes. The rookies need to trust the veterans in the last two minutes of every game.
Number of Trumpettes: 1 (Terra Kern)
Number of Rookies: 3 (Sean Cartner, Kern, Randecker)
Preview written exclusively for TFL Illustrated by Matt Albert.
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I'm just letting everyone know that you need to watch out for Ben and I (Sean Cartner). We are going to be scoring more than a porn star. Goodluck and may the best team win.
I couldn't said it better. There is a lot of talk going around from the other teams who really don't tend to be humble **COUGH** Imig **COUGH**. Sorry, had to clear my throat, but anyways, when game rolls around we see whose plays speak louder than their words.
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