Scump claims OpTic Chicago “don’t suck” despite lackluster CDL Stage 3 results
With the Stage 3 Major fast approaching, CDL star Seth ‘Scump’ Abner returned to Twitch after a near two-month break to discuss OpTic Chicago’s latest performance, explaining how the team doesn’t “suck” in light of recent criticism.It’s safe to say that Stage 3 wasn’t all too kind to the Green Wall. Finishing fourth in Group B, OpTic secured just two series wins over Seattle and London. Both of these victories came in week one. Ever since, they’ve been on a rough losing streak, winning just two further maps across three matches.Dropping to eighth place in our overallpower rankings, various teams have been able to pass them by throughout the season. Now looking ahead to a lower bracket start in theupcoming Major, OpTic has a considerable mountain to climb.Despitestrugglingagainst top squads in the CDL, Scump still believes they’re a well-rounded team capable of big wins.Booting up his stream for just the second time in seven weeks, he addressed the criticism head-on and outlined just how challenging Stage 3 has really been.
If fans could see their performance in scrims, maybe it would turn the conversation around. But for now, Scump realizes it all boils down to “not executing in matches.” With some fresh wins under their belt, weeks of hard work out of the public eye could all be worthwhile.In the meantime, there’s simply “nothing to show for it,” he admits. “The past three weeks have been so sh***y.”
Starting in Round 2 of the lower bracket, OpTic’s first game falls onFriday, May 14. They’ll be taking on the winner of Surge vs Guerrillas to start their run where just a single loss will send them packing once again.
