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    Four Downs
    Four Downs
    Four Downs
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    Four Downs

    By Jacob Willis

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    'Four Downs' is a football magazine written in a question and answer format that discusses the fictional US-CFL football league. This football league, created by an 11 year-old NFL fan, is so vivid the players pop off the page. Eg.- "The Adam Armageddon"- Adam Jackson, Campbell and Bowes, are three wide receivers for the Georgia Knights who present a triple threat to opposing defences.
    Will the Colorado Buckeyes move to Cancun? Depends on their success, and fan response, in the next few years. The pro scout predicts the Arkansas Stars will be 1st in Division three with a record of 17-3. Will their playoff run last longer than last year's? Pick up your copy of "Four Downs" to find Jacob Henriksen-Willis' US-CFL predictions for the 2012-2013 season.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherJacob Willis
    Release dateJan 20, 2013
    ISBN9781301184651
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      Four Downs - Jacob Willis

      Clipping of US-CFL Monthly, published on August 7th, 2012

      Four Downs

      Published by Jacob Henriksen-Willis

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      Table of Contents

      Division One

      Division Two

      Division Three

      Division Four

      Division Five

      Division Six

      Division One

      Texas Gladiators

      Offensive MVP: Owen Hart, HB

      Defensive MVP: Tom Londe, MLB.

      Predictions: 1st in Div. 1

      12-8

      Can you tell us your reason for picking Texas first in Div 1? What are the keys to a bounce back in your mind?

      Texas coach Maurice Weedley was noticeably excited on a press conference after one of the training sessions, and when asked the question of the completely new receiving corps, he talked about rookie WR Adrian Fisher's intelligence, conditioning, and hands, which he said were already fine-tuned and perfect. Weedley then changed the subject to undrafted free agent tight end Geoff Connor, who apparently had a wonderful work ethic and power while running. Connor, coming out of Delaware in the NSL, caught just 28 footballs for the WildCats (Delaware), 4 of them being fumbled afterwards. But with the lowly Toronto University Energy, Connor was a force to be reckoned with before a late-season hand injury in his sophomore year ruined his college stint. The defence is still solid, if not better, after changes ran through the depth chart.

      Speaking of the defence, do you think anything big will amount of these little changes to the defensive front?

      DE O'Laren Srena is big down the middle and packs a lot of momentum on just his first step. Srena has been ridiculed by skeptics coming into camp, as many believe that he isn't quick enough to keep up with the much quicker blockers and defenders of the US-CFL . CB Dallas Dowell has never found his way with the teams he was taken in by, Dowell has superior vertical leaping ability, but his strength and defensive instincts are something to improve on. These players both have strengths and weaknesses, and a noticeable impact is inevitable, but the question stands: what will the impact bring to the table for Texas?

      QB Havvi White is most definitely growing older, but now can capitalize on young receivers to take under his wing, will there be a big dropoff in production?

      Well, White still can scramble like a legend, but he no longer can completely dominate a game with his feet. That may seem like a bad thing, but with new receivers like Diamond and Fisher glowing in the training camps, he isn't relied on to do so. The Gladiators may opt to send White away soon, what with the great new prospects now entering their State League tenures that Texas could capitalize on. White may not be the wise old wizard of the Gladiators' hopes and dreams, but if the receivers can learn from example, they might still be able to thrive in the offence. A problem could rise out of the fact that there are no other experienced wide receivers to teach what White does not know of the bare receiver techniques.

      Age is catching up on the defence, and the signing of Dowell did not improve that factor. Do you believe the coaching staff is doing right or wrong in the free agency?

      I'm certainly not as knowledgeable as any coach in the league, so I can't really have much of a legitimate say as to what the Glads are planning. O'Laren Srena is just 25, but I don't think the signing of him was to get younger. Dowell has knowledge as to other team's schemes, since he's been to 4 in 9 years pro. Dowell still has the attributes of a man in his top form at 30. MLB Tom Londe has entered the prime of his prime at 26, but a meaningful dropoff will most likely occur in the next few years, due to the style of his play (fast, streak to the ball anytime, anywhere) limiting his role as he ages and slows. It seems as though ROLB Oz Donnelly has been around the league since the cotton helmet ages, but he shows no signs of not being a factor, despite the fact that his explosive days are long over. CB Jake Carlam's age is a big part of his game, but at 25, that problem is a long way from presenting itself. This may seem like I'm rambling off topic, but it just adds to my point that Texas is still good for this year and maybe even the next one, but will need to patch up the holes that will open sooner or later.

      Kentucky Ice

      Offensive MVP: Darren McQuaid, QB

      Defensive MVP: Dean Kovew, SS

      Predictions: 2nd in Div. 1

      10-10

      QB Darren McQuaid finally got a reasonable running game to back up his passes last season. Will the receivers follow suit and step up their game?

      The receivers certainly were a problem last year, but it still brought Kentucky to the playoffs. The GM did make a subtle change in the receiving lineups with the drafting of Keith Bell in the 3rd round, but more changes should occur for the Ice to become a powerhouse in the division. WR Jeremiah France bulked up over the offseason and should be better with holding on after big hits, and may not even be as vulnerable to them anyway. WR Ryan Baxter is showing signs of holding out this offseason, but to be honest, it isn't much of a problem anymore with the progress Bell is making and the new attributes of France. Baxter may just be cut if he continues to complain. McQuaid may reach his full potential at last with these minor improvements, and I know I say that every year, but this could be the year. McQuaid has flashed signs of greatness with remarkable throws and readings that even guys like France and Baxter couldn't help but catch and score.

      The offensive linemen were never an elite team by all means. But the standards that were set coming into the 2012-2013 Season were very high for them. Do you think that they have an opportunity to reach them?

      I think they might. Guys like LT Cole Paris and C Rodney Jackson are agile and speedy for their size, and the line evens up with 305+ pound guys like LG Donovan Gordon and RT Johnny Theck.

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