06/11/2026
🦆 JERSEY DUCKS 🦆
Listen…
Back on February 17th, 2026, the Detroit Ravens vs Jersey Sharks game was announced, but the game was validated weeks PRIOR to the Sunshine Bowl. Since that day, I’ve been operating under the impression that this game was happening. Mind you myself, and the front office of the Jersey Sharks had been communicating here and there.
So on June 1st, 2026 around 6:13pm EST. I personally spoke with representatives from the Sharks via 3 way call. I was told everything was locked in. Hotels were solid. The game was solid. I was even told their recruiting had improved because of this matchup. They even asked me “Hey Dunc is the Ravens really that good or the comp that bad cause we’re watching them and they are blowing teams out” I stated THEY ARE AS ADVERTISED but you’ll see for yourself soon enough BELIVE THAT! Then we had a good laugh!
Cool.
So naturally I’m moving forward, advertising, planning, scheduling, paying for fields, and handling business. I Even booked my FLIGHT, ROOM, and VEHICLE.
Then an anonymous source reached out to me and told me on June 6th, 2026 at 3:48pm he had heard the game was canceled WEEKS AGO.
I didn’t believe it.
Why?
Because I had JUST talked to them on June 1st.
So I’m thinking there is no way that’s true.
Then on June 10th, 2026 at 11:33pm I’m watching my anime vibing on the couch trying to see if I’m going to get something to eat and my same source doubled down and came with proof.
At that point I created a group chat with the higher-ups from the Sharks organization looking for answers but I know it’s late so I wouldn’t get a response till the morning.
I wake up the next morning I’m in another group chat with four people two of them I recognized the number (they’re saved) but the other two I have no clue then to read a message saying they can’t make the game because their players are tied up with spring football, playoff runs, and other commitments. A ton of excuses but no solutions or even compensation.
BUT Hold on…
You mean to tell me that the same spring football season that existed when YOU scheduled the game is now the reason you can’t play the game?
You mean to tell me nobody thought to call me?
Nobody thought to send a text?
Nobody thought to give me a heads up while I was actively planning around this game?
Instead, I had to hear rumors from outside sources before hearing anything from the actual organization.
That’s the part that bothers me.
Games get canceled.
Life happens.
Things change.
But communication is free.
As a businessman, owner, and commissioner, I conduct business on a high level. This isn’t some random pickup game. This was a scheduled REGULAR SEASON game between two nationally recognized programs one being 21 Years in the game and the MOST PRESTIGIOUS IN THE NATION #1 IN AMERICA that has been advertised for nearly FIVE MONTHS.
Now the Detroit Ravens are left with TWO open dates (June 27th, July 11th) back-to-back and we’re scrambling to fill them because another organization failed to communicate. This leaves me with a few weeks to find a team. Willing to travel to Detroit, MI!
Truth be told THIS A FORFEIT IN MY EYES!
But let’s call it what it is…
This game wasn’t canceled.
It was DUCKED. 🦆
SN: I really should have made them sign a contract and I was told that by Owner/Coach Tee Sims to do so… but I dropped the ball on that. I wasn’t thinking the way this game even came about that it would end like this. Will and Lou y’all still good people but this was HORRIBLE business on your behalf. More importantly leaves ME in a bind Financially , The Ravens Financially, and all OUR AFFILIATES financially… this could have boosted the culture on a MONUMENTAL LEVEL… but you couldn’t accomplish the mission…
