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Ahead of Monday's game, Coach Classix sat down with press finally to make an end of pre-season statement and answer questions after the teams' early Saturday morning practice.
He takes a seat at the table adjusts the mic, as everyone settles in and takes their seats. Cameras, phones and voice recorders are prepared with notepads and pens held at the ready.
a few technician staff and sound guys make some final adjustments to cords and lighting positions. Coach Classix goes over a few notes in front of him as the doors close and the sessions starts.
Announcer: We will now take the first question for Coach Classix over here at the front.
Reporter 1: Coach, good morning. uhh my question for you is: Can we get a response finally from you regarding the allegations from other players regarding the verbal...altercations and slurs that have been reported by the players of the teams you've faced so far?
Coach Classix: You want me to respond to 'mind games' and verbal tactics used to throw off opposing teams?
Reporter 1: Well, yes I mean... it's more than just 'mind games' wouldn't you say when it's hateful... to that degree?
Coach Classix: First of all, none of these claims were caught by any official, this is already known. Where's the proof of..-
Reporter: What reason would they have to lie?
Coach Classix: They're pi*sy about the loss to Tampa last year for the Legend Bowl. Then they get beat by an expansion team who remind them they are grown men.... They're all grown men out there. I don't know if you know what goes on during games in all leagues and sports. Things are said about people's wives... sick family members... about legal cases, attractive spouses, siblings... even people's kids. Some vile sh*t is said out there on courts and fields. Maybe some of it is meaningful, or maybe it's just to break an opponents focus. This happens all the time. You think the guys are out there congratulating the other team for making good blocks or nice plays? That may happen sometimes yeah, amongst friends or former roommates and college buddies. My boys here are not your friends or wish to be. You wear a different jersey and.. line up on the other side under some other banner or...logo. You're the enemy. You want pleasantries and courtly like behavior? Go watch Tennis or 'competitive table setting'. Something else.
Reporter 1: So are you condoning what
may have been said then?
Coach Classix: I'm condoning the 'mind games' of it all. If you can't handle some mean words, scowls or...f*ckin... angry eye brows from your opponent then take up knitting or go start a 'career' on social media somewhere. That answer your question?
Reporter 1: ( laughs ) I mean...it's..-
Coach Classix: What's your name by the way? You didn't state it.
Reporter 1: Gavin.
Coach Classix: Good to know, next question.
Announcer: Next question over here, sir... *points out reporter* on the left.
Coach Classix: --before you ask your question, don't say "good morning" if you're going to follow it up with any c*nty bullsh*t or giggling. Go ahead.
Reporter 2: *Smiles*, Darrin sir. I will say good morning coach. My question for you is, after the last three games, how do you feel about the team personally so far? As in...from a non Coach point of view if you could?
Coach Classix: Exactly what others are thinking or have said already; they're mean m***** ******s. They aren't afraid to light you up or tell you 'how it is' or speak their mind. I enjoy the energy. I wouldn't have it any other way. I'd rather coach 'berserkers' than 'fencers'... if that makes sense. They aren't the type to attend some 'black-tie' or 'pinky raised' party. They're real guys. Real warriors. Kind of a dying breed.
Reporter Darrin: *nods* Fair enough.
Announcer: Next question... back right Coach, gentleman in the hat.
Reporter 3: Morning Coach, J.P sir. Regarding the injuries to Tico, Gamer and Vergil, what's their status for game one?
Coach Classix: Yeah, I have to make an injury update as is the rules for injuries. We were going to clear CB Atlan Tico yesterday for full practice today but the elbow was still bothering him, but he's looking good for practice possibly tomorrow. OLB Lore Gamer will not be playing Monday for game one. Ankle is just not game worthy yet. Red Seven will be taking over with Rand "The Shade" as primary. HB Vergil "The Vampire" will also be sitting it out.
Reporter J.P: How serious is it though? Can we expect to see him game two or..?
Coach Classix: He's just not game ready yet. He's not happy about it, and neither is anyone else here but the range of motion and comfortability just isn't there. So we can't clear him to dress. Boon Taker will be taking over primary duty for his spot for now with Bing Lim as secondary.
Announcer: Last one Coach, back center there, gray blazer.
Reporter 4: Jim, Coach. Regarding the post game for game three and your QB's comments... you had to cut him off after what some would call 'serious' comments, can you..-
Coach Classix: The guy is passionate. Alright?. He's the nucleus of the guys on the field. He wants to win, like anyone else. I stopped him... because I don't want him getting suspended for off-field words. The league has been lenient yes during this pre-season, with not handing out anything else to anyone as they want to get more hype to the league and increase the viewers. I was advised already to 'tone down' by a few people as the lenience will only last so long *shrugs*....I know how people generally feel about what he's said. It will only go so far I know, but he is who he is. He didn't like the injuries which in our opinion were targeted with 'intent to injure'. I stand by his passion and his will to win. A lot worse gets said and goes unreported or recorded as mentioned before. He's ready for every **** game and doesn't give up. That's all for now, I have to get back to the boys as practice is done. Thank you and see you Monday.
The conference is concluded with Coach Classix getting up and leaving through the double doors to his back right. He smacks the team logo on the door on his way out.
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