Quad Quips: Eight
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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.
Week Eight Survey Results
Will San Antonio be the first franchise outside of Austin to take the South Division crown?
Yes: 63.8 percent of respondents
No: 36.4 percent
"Bench more men." - Louis Sanchez (AUS) | Which of these women will walk away with the most goals scored in our Series of the Week: San Antonio Soldados vs. New Orleans Curse?
Alyssa Villalba (SA): 72.7 percent of respondents
Emily Thompson (NO): 18.2 percent
Veronica Spicer (NO): 9.1 percent
Matthew Brooks
Who is the player to watch this weekend and why?
“If New Orleans Curse pulls off an upset it’s because Josh Mansfield is neutralizing Daniel Williams and the rest of the San Antonio Soldados beaters.” - Kieran Collier, Boston Forge
“I’m telling you right now, if Daniel Williams (SA) doesn’t dominate like normal, SA walks away having choked the one seed away.” - Josh Johnson, New York Titans
“Josh Mansfield (NO): One of the best beaters in the country.” - Jay Stewart, Austin Outlaws
“Me. It's my birthday. I'm going for 10-10-10.” - Liam Zach III, Chicago Prowl
“Carson Running (NO): He'll increase his lead for most flag catches in the league this season.” - Nicholas Savino, New Orleans Curse
“I’m torn between David Avila (SA) and Carson Running (NO), Avila is continually showing more and more of what he can do when stepping into a larger role, while Running has quietly tied leading the league in flag catches giving NOLA a SOP record of 7-2-0.” - John Alvarez, Austin Outlaws
Which player matchup deserves all eyes this weekend? Why?
“Daniel Williams (SA) vs Josh Mansfield (NO): SA needs a sweep to clinch the division, and none of Curse's chasers are fast enough to stop Miguel Esparza. Josh Mansfield will have to play out of his mind to make up for this, but Daniel Williams will not back down quietly.” - Jackson Herdade, Kansas City Stampede
“Marcellus Lewis (NO) vs. Miguel Esparza (SA). This keeper battle will be exciting to watch.” - Nicholas Savino, New Orleans Curse
“Mansfield vs. Williams. Josh has been statistically dominant for years. I think he has an amazing argument for best beater in the South if he can hold pace with Daniel.” - Liam Zach III, Chicago Prowl
“Daniel Williams vs. Josh Mansfield. Two of the top 5 beaters in the South going against one another to prove who is better.” - Jay Stewart, Austin Outlaws
“Javi Tijerina (SA) vs. the world.” - Jayden Z-T, San Antonio Soldados
“I won’t be the only one saying Daniel Williams vs. Josh Mansfield, I truly believe that’s the matchup that will determine the outcome of the series.” - John Alvarez, Austin Outlaws
Our #MLQ2024 Series of the Week is the San Antonio Soldados vs. New Orleans Curse. Give us your thoughts.
“SA gets it done without much trouble. Little doubt in my mind.” - Jackson Herdade, Kansas City Stampede
“If this was a home series, and I knew NO had a full roster, I would bet on SA to drop a game. But, the likely event that NO does not bring a full roster to SA gives the edge to a SA sweep.” - Josh Johnson, New York Titans
“Soldados sweeps 🧹” - Annika Kim, New York Titans
“San Antonio’s combo of speed and physicality in the chasing game may be too much for New Orleans to stop. The series will be determined by New Orleans’ ability to prevent transition and run solid sets in the half court.” - Kieran Collier, Boston Forge
“There will be three close games that come down to the flag catch (something New Orleans has been pretty good at). 3-0 Curse.” - Nicholas Savino, New Orleans Curse
“As San Antonio’s biggest hater, I want nothing but their downfall. That being said, if you've seen any film on the South, this Series of the Week will definitely live up to the hype.” - John Alvarez, Austin Outlaws
Whip out the magic 8 ball and give us your upcoming weekend's predictions that you have not already provided.
“If New Orleans brings a near full roster, San Antonio chokes one game, and Austin stumbles into the 1 seed.” - Josh Johnson, New York Titans
“Chicago will send the Canadians home packing with a sweep, including a shutout. USA USA USA” - Liam Zach III, Chicago Prowl
“Charlotte will put up a tough fight but will be outclassed by the skill on New York.” - Nicholas Savino, New Orleans Curse
“Chicago, New York and Austin will solidify their 1st place seeding 🗣️” - John Alvarez, Austin Outlaws
Taunting is Legal
“Charlotte, I respect you, but I don’t envy you this weekend.” - Josh Johnson, New York Titans
“Curse has what? A win over League City and Kansas City? We have Alfredo Serrano.” - Jayden Z-T, San Antonio Soldados
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