The Higher Rank Press Conference 5/7/09

[CJZ]

Cap:
Reporter: “Cap, you stated earlier yesterday that you were
gonna play tonight until that streak was ended. You even went as far as saying
you would live Moe hours if that’s what it would take to do so. How does this
win feel and what changes did you make?”

Cap: “We didn’t make much in changes. We had to deal with a
tough 3v3, which likes to implement the no kill streak rule, those pussies.
Other than that I the game plan was simple and it came down to people hitting
targets. We did that tonight and I’m glad to back here in V for Victory lane.
It feels good. I really hope this helps us get back on track.”

Reporter: “Cap, you’re a true competitor. You play with no
fear. You’re not afraid of losing. Does the tenacity you play with keep you
going even when you go through slides like you have in your career?”

Cap: “It may be. I just hate losing. Everyone does. It’s the
makes up the objective though. You gotta take risks to get rewards. In this
case it’s risk losing to feel the accomplishment of succeeding. I love to
compete in any league. It means the world to me to go out and see what others
are made of. Test myself and dealing something new all time, because whether
it’s sport games or video games, it’s competition. I was born to compete, piss
people off, and get pissed off. I’m doing my duty.”

Reporter: “We heard something we haven’t heard this season
on the radio waves and that was some conceding. What are your thoughts on
that?”

Cap: “We understand frustration. We understand tempers
happen and you lose your cool. That has to wait until you’ve left the
battlefield and in the locker-room. We do not promote that type of attitude
and/or belief. Some of us can channel our emotions correctly and some of us
cannot. It was unfortunate to hear, but it’s been dealt with within the
clubhouse and we hope you and the fans don’t have to deal with that lose of
composure again. We are a team. We win and lose together. We have to stay
strong in times of defeat and play a full 10 minutes every map!”
Reporter: “You stayed pretty loose as the slide
continued. How did you check those emotions
and keep this team focused?”

Cap: “It’s never easy, but it’s all a part of composure. I
set the standard for composure. I have to stay strong and keep my head up when
things start sliding or I’ll tumble and fall. I signed my lifetime contract to
be here every step of the way and I am doing so. I know how good we are. I know
how powerful we are. The team is learning and progressing. It’s a ladder you
have to climb to get to the top. We are making our climb.”

Reporter: “Thanks Cap for your knowledge and insight into
the clan they call V.”
Cap: “No problem dudemanbrah ... Yeah boy!”

[CJZ]

Reporter: “Jafar, you’ve got a new role as co-captain. Are
you honored and how does it feel pressure wise to you?”

Jafar: “i feel pretty strong even though its my first team as a co captain. so lets do this thang

Reporter: “Does being a leader affect you? Is it something
you want and a position you want to be in?”

Jafar: “affect me hell no i was ready for this game and being in the position means alot for this team yaaa boy

Reporter: “How important was it to this team to end this
slide and get back on the winning side?”

Jafar: “it just had to happen and i wasnt going to let the team down no more

Reporter: “Take us through the slide for a moment and break
down what went wrong in some of those matches. Please be critical.”


Jafar: “we just couldnt handle what was going on and what had to be
done for use to win. but it was a good lessson that we learned so now i
think we are ready. the only thing that we need to work on is our 6v6

Reporter: “Grade this team after 2 weeks and tell me what
needs to happen for this team to push forward?”

Jafar: “we just need game plans and to work on them so we know whats up when going into the fight

Reporter: “Thank you Jafar and good luck in the week ahead.”
Jafar: “yesssiiiiiiiirrrrrrrrrrrr

[CJZ]

“Cue, you guys have played some really solid teams lately.
What do you guys need to do to be on their level?

Cue: “I’ve said it time and time again all we need is
practice. If we practice we wont need to worry about being on their level cause
we will be above it.”

“How do you feel about being a Co-Captain?”

Cue: “There is a lot of responsibility for a Co-Captain but
I think I can handle it. All I can do is go out there and see what happens.
There is also a lot of others on our team that will make good Co-Captains so
look out for all those bad-asses.”

“How did everyone running around instead of holding their
position effect the team?”

Cue: “All I have to say is we got blown the fuck out with
that strategy. Everyone knows we can’t afford another loss so lets get the fuck
out there and do work. Get that W.”

“Thanks Cue for giving us your feedback.”
Cue: “My pleasure.”