5/13/01 Texas Daily News:
Coach Brillant Dude's press conference was held today he was asked the
following questions:
1. Did you think you would be leading the east at this point?
Well hell no like I said at the start of the season I had the weakest
team in the league, but we have had players step up and play well and our
defense really has gotten better. Anyway a couple of weeks ago a coach in this
league said our defense was nothing. Everyweek we have got better and I
believe we are the #1 defense in the league. What do think about that George.
2. Since you mentioned Coach George you really want to beat him don't you?
O no, I like chess matches with him and I told him I thought it would
be Texas and his Pumpkins in the east conference game, and if it is and I
can beat him, hell that would be more fun then winning the ECFL bowl. Just
kidding.
3. What surprises you most about this league?
Well how about this no team from the east has beat a team from the
west? Ain't that something, I think we get last shot for us in the east we
play New Deal the last game of the season.
4. Who's the best player on the Texas team?
I don't know how you single out one player, we have a few players that
have been off to a good start but that's a result of everyone doing their job, but
to say one player is the best I can't say. We have some players really
playing well on defense, and I feel that's been what made our success
up to this point. They are not a overly talented unit but they work well
together and since all my preseason trades and moves were all on that side of the
ball I think that is the most pleasant surprise. I have not added 1 player
to my offense since day 1.
5. Since you brought that up, the trades, you have no 3rd round choice
now?
Well thats true, but we added a 4th and that pick could possibly be
close to where we would be anyway, so I think we can get 2 starters with our
top 2 picks and we'll see what we get with the two 4th round picks.
6. With your lead are you thinking playoffs?
Talking to you hell no, what playoffs, no we have challenged our team
and they know what the challenge is and we'll see. Right now I have a good
feel that this team could do well, but we got to make the show first.
7. What do you see in the rest of the scehdule?
Well for one thing 3 out 4 of our games are at home with that one trip
to Baton Rouge. So if we can close out strong and remain focused well be
alright.
8. With the hiring of assistant Coach at Haddonfield and all the trades
they have made what do you think about them?
I don't care how many coaches they have, have one for every player if
they want, but the coach over there is trying to get him a winning team
and you can't fault a fellow for that and at the same time be able to
get some quality future players. That's all I'm saying damn-it about
them pumpkins. I know you bastards are trying to get me to say something that
may fire them up. LMAO
9. Who do you like to win the west?
Well hell I think playing the games will tell us that, but I see 3
teams over there I feel could win that conference, but the next couple of
weeks will tell us alot.
10. How long do you think you will coach Texas Outlaws?
If all I did was answer asshole reporters questions not long. Now since
I called some of you that now certainly you think that I'm an asshole too and
since that bullshit question that is my last one, all I have left to say is
I feel we are playing well and if we can keep on who knows. Now I got to
get back to coaching.
5/13/01 Baton Rouge Press:
Baton Rouge coach Jason Carach gave a short press
conference today after receiving a lot of criticism
from local fans after trading away WR Jeremy Flagler,
who was one of the only bright spots on offense, and
other role players for LB Richard Houston, WR Loeff,
and a practice squad DL. Coach Carach said "Jeremy is
a great player, but we feel that Kevin can take his
place and we got Loeff in the trade, who is going to
be our number 2 receiver." Carach indicated that Loeff
has preformed very well in practice today and is expecting
to see a lot of passes come his way against Duluth. Carach
also spoke highly of LB Richard Houston and said, "We worked
hard with the Pumpkins in making that trade. I really feel
that for this team to get better we need more defense, and
Richard brings just that." Carach also said "Todd has been
running the ball better in the last couple of weeks and you
guys might see a different style of offense this next week."
Sources close to the Bengals said that Carach is very upset
with his defense against the pass and expects both Richard
Houston and S George Preston, who they picked up earlier in
the week, to help out in the passing defense and get plenty
of time on the field. Carach expects Houston to be on the
field nearly every down alongside Rodney Waddle, which may
prove to be the best LB tandem in the league.
5/03/01 Panther Press:
Coach Webster of Virginia Beach has finally
decided to speak to the press for the first time this
season. Webster is a new Coach in the ECFL, and
although his team, the Virginia Beach Panthers, have 0
wins and 4 loses Webster is confident that they can
pick up a much needed win against Haddonfield this
saturday, May 5th. Virginia Beach hosts The Pumpkins
this saturday in a game that will mean life, or last
place. The Panthers haven't had all the time for
preparation that the other teams have had, but they
have improved a great deal since there first game
against the Arkham Graverobbers in which they were
defeated 43-0. "That one really hurt our guys, a loss
like that can't help a team's confidence" said
webster. "We came right back the next game though with
a huge improvement in our defense, but still came up
short in the end" When Webster was asked about the
outcome of this weekends Haddonfield game, he said
"Well, i know coach nebesnik spends an awful lot of
time working with his team, and also has quite a bit
of much needed experience in the matter of coaching,
but his team has also come up short in some of their
games as well, so i feel very confident that we can
beat them, but I think that it will prove to be a
defensive battle." We will have to wait until
saturday to see which team will come out on top, and
not be the worst team in the league.
4/28/01 Pumpkin Press:
After throwing 13 interceptions and only 6 touchdown
passes in 4 games, Haddonfield QB William Hellinger
has been demoted to 2nd string. Coach Nebesnik
visibly upset when Hellinger consistantly killed
Pumpkins drive by throwing interceptions at crucial
times. Hellinger again was overthrowing his recievers
all day. Nebesnik named Free Agent QB Jason Bird his
starter for next weeks game vs 0-4 Virginia Beach.
Bird has excellent speed and intelligence, he also has
very good discipline. His only knocks have been, that
he has terrible arm strength. One scout reported
"Jason Bird couldn't break wind with that arm of his."
Bird's second issue, is his ability to avoid the
rush. He doesn't have the greatest of agility.
Rumors have it that Haddonfield is trying to work out
a deal for Long Beach QB Jimmy Marshall. If
Haddonfield can obtain Marshall over the next 3 or 4
days, look for him to get the start. Hellinger's
future is in serious doubt.
4/16/01 Pumpkin Press:
After a full week of getting hammered by the Texas
press, and coach Isham of the Outlaws, coach Nebesnik
of the Haddonfield Pumpkins finally spoke to the media
about the incident. Nebesnik stated, "Coach Isham is just trying to give
his team an emotional lift when they visit us in two
weeks." "Fact of the matter is, the Texas defense has
just as many holes as swiss cheese." "They have been
giving up passing yards in tons." "Sure there running
defense has looked pretty good, but come the end of
April, we will give the Outlaws all they can handle."
Everyone knew coming in to this season that the
Texas-Haddonfield rivalry will be a good one. With
both coaches adding lots of fuel to the fire, this
game has started to become personal. Nebesnik also
went on to add: "I am not putting any teams in this league down, but
come April 28th, the Outlaws will know what it feels
like to play a dominating defense." "I will teach
coach Isham how the defensive part of the game is
supposed to work." With all the added pressure, the loser of this game,
will have to live with their bad attitudes, until the
two teams square off again in week #9 in June. Will the Haddonfield-Texas game live up to the hype?
4/16/01 Texas Daily News:
With the players of the week coming from both divisions the Texas
Outlaws have placed players on the honor list both weeks. Week No.1 saw Brandon
Stone QB named offensive player of the week. In week 2 Texas had both
players of the week, they are; Robbie Holmes WR offense and CB Jody
Kurz defense, who came to texas, in the Jimmy Marshall trade. Coach Brillant
Dude accused commish George of feeling bad about the Texas defense remarks he
had made in the commish notes the reason he selected two Texas players.
Coach Brillant Dude said "I think George is feeling bad about what he said, our
theroy is to score 100 pts. and the hell with the defense, plus we play in
2 weeks maybe he's trying to quench the fire now, after stoking it with
his comments." Coach Brillant Dude also said "Don't worry George I'll bring my
defense to Haddonfield when I come, and I assure you they will be the first on
the bus." Coach Dude had a good laugh and went back in the fieldhouse.
4/03/01 Texas Daily News:
The Texas Outlaws have been very busy the last 2 days to get ready for the
season that starts saturday. The following deals are final. Texas sends
Jimmy Marshall QB to Long Beach for Jody Kurz CB. Texas also has traded
TE Travis White to the New Deal Lions for DL Raymond Hawkins. Coach Brillant
_Dude said "Today we have obtained Ray Hawkins from the Lions, all of our
trades have focused on making our defense better. We have upgraded our CB postion. Our starting CB for Saturday will be Frank Lee and Jody Kurz, How and when Ray Hawkins plays has yet to be decided. As I see it our roster is now set for the season."
3/28/01 Trade:
The Haddonfield Pumpkins send CB-Frank Lee 100-20-40-60-60-280 to the Texas Outlaws for Texas'
3rd round draft pick.
3/11/01 ECFL Expands:
We finally got our 8th and final team for this season.
Our new coaches name is Chris Wiltsie. As soon as I get his team name, I will email it to you. He
is new to this, so any help you guys could give him would be great.
3/9/01 AP Release:
Coach Nebesnik held his first press
conference as coach of the Haddonfield Pumpkins. The passing game seemed to be the hottest topic.
"We really like our passing game. We really believe we have a good enough scheme to move the ball
up and down the field." said Nebesnik. When asked about Pumpkins QB William Hellinger, Nebesnik
replied, "He came to me about a week and a half ago and told me he wanted to air it out." Haddonfield's
upcoming preseason game with Arkham should be a good battle. From what we have heard Arkham has a pretty
good defense.
