Our subjects this week are coaches in the D divsion: Scott Meisenbach of the Patriots, and Keith Chambers of the Falcons.
At the time of these interviews, both teams are undefeated at 3 - 0, and are in a heated battle for the league championship.
The interviews were conducted by our League Director and resident CFFL beat writer, Chris Gillam. Take it away, Chris!
Q. How much experience does your team have playing with each other?
SM: 2nd season for core, but we have 14 new players
KC: Four guys have played together everyone else is new
Q. What are the reasons your team is undefeated?
SM: Defense
Q. How many players are on your roster?
SM: 16
KC: 26
Q. Out of all of the D division teams you've seen play, who do you think will be among the top four at the end of the season?
SM: Patriots, Falcons, Vikings and Giants
KC: Falcons, Giants, Vikings and Bulldogs
Q. How many players did you pick up from the free agent list?
SM: four
KC: nine. I picked up guys from Kroger, the gas station and the club as well...where ever I could find them.
Q. What are your thoughts about the CFFL officiating?
SM: Good. I think they keep guys in line.
KC: It has gotten better but there is still room for improvement. I understand its some first year refs out there.
Q. What are three things you like about the league?
SM: My guys love the pylons and the cleat cleaner this week was great because of the rain and mud. The third would be the website.
KC: The league works its problems out as they come...the free agent list...and its location is convenient for my guys.