Quad Quips: Week Five
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MLQ athletes have a lot to say and now we’re giving them space to broadcast those opinions weekly. “Quad Quips” is a series consisting of player thoughts and feelings from around MLQ. Each week a randomly-selected batch of athletes are sent a number of questions and prompts for which to respond. The majority are open-ended though multiple choice surveys are sometimes included.
NYC has won every matchup against BOS since 2021, with only 2023 resulting in a sweep. Who do you have taking the Atlantic Division?
Boston Forge - 53.8%
New York Titans - 46.2%
CHI and BOS lead the teams heading into this weekend with 3 flag catches each. NYC trails close behind with 2. Which team will lead the league in flag catches after this weekend?
Boston Forge - 46.2%
New York Titans - 30.8%
Chicago Prowl - 23.1%
Who’s making the bigger statement against their former team - Zachary Donofrio (NYC, formerly BOS) or Ryan Leary (BOS, formerly NYC)?
Zachary Donofrio - 53.8%
Ryan Leary - 46.2%
Taunting is Legal
“Can’t wait for Shakthi to get shut down by our defense.” - Eli Fighter, Boston Forge
“I heard Ryan Callaghan’s joints are stiffening up with age.” - Zachary Donofrio, New York Titans
“New Head Coach Tad thinks he’s the cat’s meow but someone should take his stray back to the pound.” - Hailey Yhap, Toronto Raiders
“Red Sox swept the Yankees last week.That’s all I have to say.” - Ryan Leary, Boston Forge
“Without Max and Lulu, Boston will be poo-poo.” - Anna Blanchfield, New York Titans
“‘Leo Fried is the GOAT’ this ‘Leo for MVP’ that - just let me know when he wins a national championship without my help.” - Lance Bae, Boston Forge
“Everyone enjoys a good underdog story. Prowl better be careful or else the Raiders might sneak off with a win.” - Grey Scott, Toronto Raiders Practice Squad
“Boston vs New York is so funny because on one side you have the greatest MQC talent and on the other side you have Zach Donofrio.” - Matan Schwartz, Boston Forge
“All my Boston friends are always crying about Zach, but I’ve genuinely never heard Ryan Leary brought up at a NY practice. Not that game-changing of a player, I guess.” - Teddy Schwartz, New York Titans Practice Squad
“Can’t wait to see Christian/Isaac vs Fiona/Wicken. Battle of the old geezers…I mean coaches…” - Ethan Lido, Boston Forge Practice Squad
“There’s not a day in my life that I’ll pass on a chance to hit Stephen Trempel with a ball.” - Christian Barnes, New York Titans
With TOR having forfeited their first series against MPLS, this weekend will be their season opener. Will they be able to prove they can keep up with the Lakes Division?
“No. lol.” - Lance Bae, Boston Forge
“I’ll be impressed if they prove that we didn’t just hallucinate them.” - Zachary Donofrio, New York Titans
“My 95-year old grandpa can keep up with the Lakes division, so I’d hope TOR can do the same.” - Teddy Schwartz, New York Titans Practice Squad
“😬” - Ryan Leary, Boston Forge
“...about as well as their team in that Morocco match last Saturday.” - Christian Barnes, New York Titans
Water Cooler: Sip some tea and give your final thoughts.
“Watch Ryan Leary cook in this series.” - Eli Fighter, Boston Forge
“Even though I haven’t been present the whole time, I love the New York Titans. It’s really scary seeing all of my Emerson friends on Forge though. Titans lock in, sorry Forge.” - Wilbur McGeown, New York Titans Practice Squad
“Shoutout Houston. Really exciting game 3 against San Antonio.” - Lance Bae, Boston Forge
“Rutgers vs Brandeis out of the East this weekend. Who will come out on top?” - Ethan Lido, Boston Forge Practice Squad
“I said it once and I’ll say it again, Boston’s seeker core is the best in the country.” - Matan Schwartz, Boston Forge
