Steel: Congrats Hero on making another SB, you're on the verge of winning 3 of the first 4 and going 3-0 in the big game. What makes this one different from the first two?
Hero: This one is different in its own unique way. Personally, I just finished one of the busiest years of work I’ve ever experienced. I feel relieved coming into this game from that perspective. From a BL perspective, it’s not really all that different I’m playing against someone that I respect as a person first & foremost but also as a user who has defied the odds. Connor is the ideal SB opponent. Regardless of how it pans out, I’ll be happy to have made another SB & have played a deserving opponent.
S: I get that and can respect it. It's obviously not as great as your first, and you had crazy success with all the outside ‘distractions’ if you will. What point in the season did you realize you have a chance to not only make the playoffs but get the one seed?
H: Yeah man, a lot of the stress & distractions will absolutely be reduced. Idk if that impacts the game in between the lines but feel it’s worth acknowledging.
I came back from the 2 week field event & just told myself I’ll just focus up & see where the cards fall. I wouldn’t say I really ever had my sights on the one seed until I put together a sweep of the division & has Kiing in Week 18. Win & I get the bye… I was fortunate to have played a clean enough game & seal the one seed. I think my overall season changed when I realized I couldn’t be so lackadaisical with Baker. Early in the year I was just slinging it around the yard. I was playing silly, so had to refocus on my scheme that had held true this cycle.
S: For sure for sure, when I think of very efficient QBs I usually put Baker up there and I noticed this year he had the stats he usually does but way more interceptions than normal. He's definitely one of the top 3-4 real life QBs in this league. The pundits are saying that this is the cycle of Hero if you win this game. 3-0 in super bowls with at least 2 more seasons to go. Did you see this happening when you got your team and knew who was in your division/conference? You kind of went from, no disrespect, underachieving playoff user to someone who has a chance to make the M22 cycle theirs.
H: I didn’t expect this by any means. I’ve seen countless users possess amazing teams & not be able to go the distance. Not a shot either because only 1/32 can win it all in a given season & add in luck/formula of matchups & you just never know. I looked at my division this cycle & honestly was excited about it just to improve my game & be battle tested. I think that has paid dividends. Credit to Hoot, Cmass, & yourself for keeping me honest & in the grind.
Regardless, I’d consider the cycle a success with one SB. Two SB’s? Shoot, I’m ecstatic. Three SB’s? That’s legit BL history man. Excited for the shot.
S: Yea the pro - scheme > team would agree with you, you can't just get the browns, chiefs, ravens, etc and win SBs. I also think this cycle has shown me and you sort of alluded to it, that having a great division/conference is honestly more fun and more beneficial to future success. So I asked the other SB coach this question, it came in from the viewers, out of every solid user(usually over .500) who do you feel you can beat 9/10 times?
H: Yeah well I’ll go off historical data here. I’ve beat Hoot 8/9 times this cycle. Not a shot at him because he has a legitimate place in BL history. It’s just a matchup that has gone well for me this cycle. But then again, he was only 3 points away from a S1 SB berth.
S: I'm a big BIG believer in matchups and sometimes they just go your way. So I know you're putting out the next batch of baby hero's today, TYFYS, but what else is on tap before the Super Bowl, any superstitions you are doing that you did before the last two bowls, also what's for dinner?
H: Celebration dinner with my staff is on the schedule for this afternoon. They did an incredible job to mold the future of the corps.
It will be Mexican food this evening. And in regards to superstitions, it’s a bit odd I know but I’ll typically crack open a beer pre game & settle in.
S: See you gotta talk to the new New York Giants coach, he cracks open not one, not two, not three, but like 7 beers and I think it's hurting his game #BeLikeHero
But seriously thank you for doing this. It's nice to get a little in sight on the top users of the season. Good luck tonight. I told the saints coach it's a toss up but we know the afc north has to keep the trophy for the cycle. Go browns!
H: Lmao Lucky has a unique approach then. But, if that’s what does the trick for him, so be it!
Of course, appreciate you doing the content for the league. It’s a great idea & I’m sure the league will appreciate it as well!
-off the record hero said he didn't deserve to beat me in the playoffs and I'll actually be taking over the browns tonight ala Ben and the ocho bucs'-
