Double D Responds: September 1, 2008

From RJ Preston

Hey Deuce, can't wait to see you back on the field, healthy and ready to take the reigns to YOUR team, already you are providing the spark that the Riders need to keep playing at an elite level. Get well soon!

Thanks RJ. I'm almost back to 100 percent and i hope to be on the field soon.

- DD

From Jenn:

you are an amazing qb! i love how great you've been playing this year! STAY WITH THE RIDERS! =) you are our future!

Thanks for the compliment. I hope the Riders want me here in the future just as much as I want to be here.

- DD

From Kam Barteski

I have been a season ticket holder for 10 years, I sit in section 28 with the rest of the crazies and I would like to tell you, and I am sure you have heard this a few times already. You are the future of our team......The way you conduct yourself on and off the field is amazing and your ability to make the read and not panic is something only few people have. I have confidence that you will be the starter and bishop will be on the bench before the end of the year. Its your turn to take us to the Grey Cup.... Loud and Proud as always...

Thank you Kam. I really think we have the team to get to the Grey Cup and i would love to be the QB to lead us there.

- DD

From Nevin Fischer

Hey Darian, I'm stoked to hear that you will be back playing and I look forward to you being the starter this year and for years to come. The fan base is behind you!!

I appreciate the fans being behind me Nevin. You guys are the best in the CFL.

- DD

From Heater:

Hi Darian, Just curious but what are some of the things you like to look for, and where do you like to look first, when reading an opponants D.

The first thing i look for is if a team is more of a man to man or zone team. Then i try to figure out which players are the weakest and try to attack them accordingly. Everyone in the CFL is a good player so you have to make sure you're smart with every move you make.

- DD

From Darcy:

Hey Darian, Awesome site, looking forward to reading your weekly blog. I hope that the ribs are healing up nicely and looking forward to seeing you back on the field and leading the team down the stretch!

Thank you. I'm a little slow on the blog right now but i will have it up pretty soon.

- DD

From Nathan:

Hey DD, Just wondering on what the coaches told you about MB comming in? Are you going to be starting when your 100% or is it MB's spot to lose? What were your thoughts about the MB move?

Coach Miller just told me that it would be wise to let my ribs heal an extra week. Even though i'm ready to play, extra time could always be used. I really feel that whatever the organization feels is best for the team is ok with me. I don't have a problem at all with Bishop coming in. I just want to win!!!

- DD

From Mike Clancy

Hey man - wonderful website and a great idea! I can't wait for your ribs to heal, those torn intercostal muscles are more than a little painful to say the least. You get healed up so you can start again, and we can win again! Looking forward to your first blog, post Labor Day perhaps?

Yea the muscles are what hurt the most with this injury. They really do stay sore for a while. I'll definately make the trip to Winnipeg but its up to Coach Miller if i'm behind center or not. Thank you!

- DD

From Gerry:

Not really a question Darian, just a comment. Looking forward to seeing you behind the center for the Banjo Bowl!!!!

Thanks Gerry!

-DD

From Ken:

Awesome job so far this year Darian! Look forward to you getting back on the field when you are back to 100%. There are lots of folks in RiderNation pulling for you :-D Cheers

Thanks alot!!

- DD

From Quincy:

Hi Darian I just wanted to say great website and feel better soon good work out there this year and hopefully for the years on by

Thanks Quincy! I'm feeling alot better and i hope to be on the field soon.

- DD

From Christine:

You'd look good in blue and gold!

Thank you but there already is a great quaterback in Blue + Gold!!

- DD