BAKER NATION ENERGIZED; DIDDY CHANGES NAME
Sharif Emphasizes Spiritual Progression and Playoffs
By Faith Popcorn, Bakers PR Director
NASHVILLE — According to QCurl Sharif, change is the inevitable result of the breath of God. And Sharif, the former Q Diddy and owner of the NFFA's 12th Avenue Bakers, hopes his team will be able to ride that breath of God to the 2008 playoffs.
"I was overcome a couple of weeks ago with grief, of course, over the death of my good friend — and friend of the Baker Nation — Furious George," said Sharif from his new penthouse perch above the Cumberland River at The Encore in downtown Nashville. "But I remembered one of the last conversations Furious had in which told me a change was coming ... big change. He touched on Obama and the election, our economy, and he told me a change was coming for the Bakers.
"I laughed initially, having just driven with him down the fabled Boulevard of Losers (12th Avenue), but after his death I realized he was right. He told me to take Rob Bironas as early as possible in the draft and all things would fall into place. And, as we saw this past weekend, it was Bironas who won the game for us against the Scouts. His words give me great comfort. I changed my name legally last week to signify my commitment, and I've renounced my addiction to raising the dead. Furious will rest in peace — and the Bakers will go to the playoffs."
While the winds of change may be blowing on 12th Avenue, Sharif acknowledged he faces some distracting legal challenges. There is some question surrounding the paternity of one Cherry Parade's unborn child, and Sharif is facing some zoning hurdles in the reconstruction of his legendary club. While these things alone might be enough to dampen the enthusiasm for the Bakers' season, Sharif is practically glowing with positivity.
"I think Snoop has done a great job since he's been re-instated," said Sharif. "I mean I know our running backs suck and Alge and Pac didn't even show up, but there's a feeling around this club that is rubbing off on people. And I guess I should take a moment to let everyone know that we are trying to negotiate a scenario with the league that would allow us to become the first team to play these games only in our minds. I feel certain we'd go undefeated and possibly create a whole new way of playing — a fantasy football league!"
"I was overcome a couple of weeks ago with grief, of course, over the death of my good friend — and friend of the Baker Nation — Furious George," said Sharif from his new penthouse perch above the Cumberland River at The Encore in downtown Nashville. "But I remembered one of the last conversations Furious had in which told me a change was coming ... big change. He touched on Obama and the election, our economy, and he told me a change was coming for the Bakers.
"I laughed initially, having just driven with him down the fabled Boulevard of Losers (12th Avenue), but after his death I realized he was right. He told me to take Rob Bironas as early as possible in the draft and all things would fall into place. And, as we saw this past weekend, it was Bironas who won the game for us against the Scouts. His words give me great comfort. I changed my name legally last week to signify my commitment, and I've renounced my addiction to raising the dead. Furious will rest in peace — and the Bakers will go to the playoffs."
While the winds of change may be blowing on 12th Avenue, Sharif acknowledged he faces some distracting legal challenges. There is some question surrounding the paternity of one Cherry Parade's unborn child, and Sharif is facing some zoning hurdles in the reconstruction of his legendary club. While these things alone might be enough to dampen the enthusiasm for the Bakers' season, Sharif is practically glowing with positivity.
"I think Snoop has done a great job since he's been re-instated," said Sharif. "I mean I know our running backs suck and Alge and Pac didn't even show up, but there's a feeling around this club that is rubbing off on people. And I guess I should take a moment to let everyone know that we are trying to negotiate a scenario with the league that would allow us to become the first team to play these games only in our minds. I feel certain we'd go undefeated and possibly create a whole new way of playing — a fantasy football league!"
