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Los Angeles was quiet on the offseason moves that brought new head coach Brenden Boyer to Calfornia. The former Murfreesboro h.c. has had one losing season in 11 years with the Mules, and he guided his team to nine playoff appearances during that time period. Los Angeles in that same period has had zero winning seasons, and along with that pathetic stat, zero playoff appearances. The 59 year old has his work cut out for him.
Boyer asked for, and got, a new offensive coordinator. Preston Hardee, the thirty seven year old former head coach of Stanford Cardinal, was signed to his first coaching position in the Imperial League.
The Matadors are all about a youth movement in the front offices. Former head coach Earle retired after thirteen seasons in Los Angeles and he had but one winning season during that stretch. "We were hamstrung with Earle... we were rebuffed by every head coaching candidate we made offers too, and the fans were loyal to the well loved Earle. He just didn't get it done."
Offseason Moves
Free Agent Signing
Veteran Wideout Louis Nafis During His Boilermaker Years
Nafis joins the Matadors after spending four seasons with Little Rock. He started all sixteen games last season for the Toads, and he'll act as backup to split end Frankie Shields. Terms are undisclosed, but he did sign a two year contract.
"King" George finds his way to L.A.!!!
Safety King George Was A Force At Washington
Safety Phillip "King" George, and BPA wideout Dustin Hastings were aquired by L.A. in a package deal with Dakota in that included a third round pick in this season's rookie draft.
Both players fill needs for the Matadors. Los Angeles' pass defense was one of the worst in the league last season and the move looks to have suddenly made it potentially better. Rookie Antoine Bruce, a fourth round pick from SMU, was pressed into the starting role, and, while performing pretty well for a rookie, at 27/38 this season, was underwhelming. He gets moved to backup where he has time to develop. Bruce was always a move out of necessity, and George makes that position much more dangerous. Matador fans already recognize George as he assumes the Secondary Leader role for the team.
Split end Dustin Hasting, formerly a sixth round pick by Dakota out of Wake Forest is a fan favorite. His Big Play Receiving reputation precedes him, and while his endurance bar is pretty low, he'll assume the role Rob Dodge had last season at split end. Los Angeles needed a wideout, and the trade gives us a serviceable one that fills that need in the two or three spot.
Los Angeles was quiet on the offseason moves that brought new head coach Brenden Boyer to Calfornia. The former Murfreesboro h.c. has had one losing season in 11 years with the Mules, and he guided his team to nine playoff appearances during that time period. Los Angeles in that same period has had zero winning seasons, and along with that pathetic stat, zero playoff appearances. The 59 year old has his work cut out for him.
Boyer asked for, and got, a new offensive coordinator. Preston Hardee, the thirty seven year old former head coach of Stanford Cardinal, was signed to his first coaching position in the Imperial League.
The Matadors are all about a youth movement in the front offices. Former head coach Earle retired after thirteen seasons in Los Angeles and he had but one winning season during that stretch. "We were hamstrung with Earle... we were rebuffed by every head coaching candidate we made offers too, and the fans were loyal to the well loved Earle. He just didn't get it done."
Offseason Moves
Free Agent Signing
Veteran Wideout Louis Nafis During His Boilermaker Years
Nafis joins the Matadors after spending four seasons with Little Rock. He started all sixteen games last season for the Toads, and he'll act as backup to split end Frankie Shields. Terms are undisclosed, but he did sign a two year contract.
"King" George finds his way to L.A.!!!
Safety King George Was A Force At Washington
Safety Phillip "King" George, and BPA wideout Dustin Hastings were aquired by L.A. in a package deal with Dakota in that included a third round pick in this season's rookie draft.
Both players fill needs for the Matadors. Los Angeles' pass defense was one of the worst in the league last season and the move looks to have suddenly made it potentially better. Rookie Antoine Bruce, a fourth round pick from SMU, was pressed into the starting role, and, while performing pretty well for a rookie, at 27/38 this season, was underwhelming. He gets moved to backup where he has time to develop. Bruce was always a move out of necessity, and George makes that position much more dangerous. Matador fans already recognize George as he assumes the Secondary Leader role for the team.
Split end Dustin Hasting, formerly a sixth round pick by Dakota out of Wake Forest is a fan favorite. His Big Play Receiving reputation precedes him, and while his endurance bar is pretty low, he'll assume the role Rob Dodge had last season at split end. Los Angeles needed a wideout, and the trade gives us a serviceable one that fills that need in the two or three spot.
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