Seadogs: Still Truckin'

The Seadogs enter the 5th week of the season ranked #7 in the league at 3-1. This is where most everyone thought they would be this time this year, if you had asked them during the playoffs last year. The Seadogs were looking at a nice team for years to come with Williame at the head. Then, we all know the story.


The Seadogs got out to a nice start this year, 2 set winning over the Gremlins and Margays, looking as strong as last year. Then they did fall on their knees against the Empire pretty hard, but they got back up against the Dizzy Devils in a three set thriller in London. This was their biggest statement game, beating the team who many thought was the 2nd best in the North-Midwest. Just like last year, the team spreads the wealth of points around, Wayne, James, Corey, and Lewis all contributing equally. Corey was the best surprise for this team, he came undrafted and he didn't even go to a dodgeball college before it. Coach Howell liked his work ethic and he could be the inspirational story for this year.

"The goals we set for the year were unaltered by the offseason. There is nobody here who believes we deserve anything less than last years success, and if they do they are out the door." - Coach Howell

Maybe GM McInnis knew what he was doing by pretty much giving away Williame.
"I believe in chemistry over talent, if you have a bunch of meatheads on a team that can throw hard, you may win some games, but it takes the team coming together as a unit to win championships. We had it last year, but after Deutch left, Williame didn't seem like he was all in for the team, more out for himself. Maybe thats why he fits in so well in NYC, buncha big shots. Anyway, we got that man Corey, humble man, but works hard, we got Petr, nice up and comer. Wayne and James are quality, and Lewis has the experience to guide these young guys." - McInnis

Looking ahead, this team will have to keep producing statement games to get through the season. Next week, the all-of-a-sudden interesting rematch of the championship game takes place in Florida. All hell will break loose if the Seadogs win this one, just kidding, but it would really show what McInnis is talking about is right. Big games versus the Scarlet Ember, Empire, and Dizzy Devils, in that order, will further test how good this team really is. And also, they square off with the Skylarks in the last week, but hey, the Skylarks apparently suck now so they should win ;).