Because we factored the dance too much into the playoffs, we are running behind. I must take full responsibility for that. I didn't want anyone to be eliminated prior to the dance, and we didn't force more games the day after the dance. We probably couldn't, because everyone was hungover.
So, we will probably have to adapt, unless we require teams to play a billion games on Sunday. We'll let you know. For the record, i think the playoffs have gone well, and Jens has been brilliant as its architect. We'll figure something out.
So, we will probably have to adapt, unless we require teams to play a billion games on Sunday. We'll let you know. For the record, i think the playoffs have gone well, and Jens has been brilliant as its architect. We'll figure something out.
"Welcome to your life. There's no turning back." - Tears for Fears. Or, one could extend that to mean: welcome to the climax of 2005's season.
"This is Pathetic!" - Chiara Sullivan.
So last night, I went over to The White Sullivan's abode to help them steal the internet from some unsuspecting neighbor. My goal was to get the job done as quickly as possible, because i wanted us to debate and discuss the Kickies Awards. At first, Chi and Ben played it off like they were too cool, but in the end, we had a lively, fun conversation about who does what the best. Matt Stimmel, Chi's guy, was also there, as was Jesse Sullivan and Paul White, always wanting to shred people a little.
I needed to see them because we very well could be eliminated tomorrow night, and I love this crew so much. I want them to know that, they do, and I will always do anything for them. I never took them for granted, and each one has their own beautiful traits. Yes, we all have flaws, and life on the Sleeves this season has been far from perfect. We are still together; however, I guess it's fair to ask, for how long? I wondered even before this season started if there would be an Orangesleeves. It's very hard to recreate what we did last year. For me, last year's ending was the first time in my life that a longshot hope came true. To boot, I got to be on a team with some of the greatest people you will ever meet. Unfortunately though, all of us went through varying degrees of burnout, and some of us encountered and/or created some serious drama (yours truly being a major offender).
"There's a room where the light won't find you,
Holding hands while the walls come tumbling down.
When they do, I'll be right behind you."
Holding hands while the walls come tumbling down.
When they do, I'll be right behind you."
- my feelings about the Sleeves right now, and forevermore.
Still, the core of 2004's squad will take the field tomorrow night, and that's all i can ask of them, and of life. That's what keeps me going through the week, knowing I will be their teammate. It's such a great fucking honor, especially when we have our A-Game. But all I need is their company and companionship. If you got this close to these guys, you'd feel the same way. There is not a better bunch of Kickies than us.
I don't want to take away from people from the other teams, and there are too many to list. I am very happy with the ways things turned out, despite some unnecessary and infuriating episodes. "It's just a game," people claim, but usually only when convenient. Most times, people are really into the game and are serious about their Kickball escape. There is no better event in this City. I'd like to know: what can you do in a club that you can't do at Kickball? Actually, we enjoy more freedom at McCarren than you can anywhere else. That's the truth. The cops know what we do, and they don't care. Why? Because I bribe them.
"Help Me Make the Most of Freedom, and of Pleasure,
Nothing Ever Lasts Forever"
Seriously, the reason why the cops don't fuck with us is because they understand that what we are doing is cool, unique, and special. Also, we don't fuck with them, and they like checkin' out the girlies. If anyone can find something better to do on a Sunday night, let me know, 'cause I will be there too.
As I reveal last night's Kickies discussion, remember that I am appreciative and I am humble. In the end, you guys, the players, make this league. T here is not a high amount of boring Kickball people. We've got a serious juxtaposition of loonies. I've extremely enjoyed your company, and I hope you feel the same.
MVP:
Commish: Funderburgh. He's the toughest out in Kickball, with great juke moves on the base paths. His fieilding is also way above average.
Ben: Dan as well. I dread him the most when he comes up to the plate.
Chi: Liz for girls.
Commish: Emma, from the Tigers. I've seen her catch deep line drives in the outfield, and she kicks deeply as well.
Matt: MVP is a tough call.
Best Fielder:
Commish: Obviously, I'm supposed to say Jesse Sullivan, but his drinking got too much in the way. Funderburgh was more consistent in the field, and I like Eben, the 3rd baseman from Shockamania. However, there's no denying Jesse has the best arm and range in the game.
Ben: Kareem from the Daggers has the best arm. But, I'd give that award to Sportz. He's very heads-up, and rarely makes an error. If Jesse weren't drunk all the time, it'd be he.
Chi: Jesse.
Jesse: Me
Matt: Eben
Best Coach:
Commish: Moss
Ben: Moss
Chi: Matt!
Matt: Me
Best Base Runners:
Chi/Ben: Jesse is the best and the worst. But we conclude with him.
Commish: Dan Funderburgh. He is our white Rickey Henderson.
Best Ump:
Chi/Ben/Jesse: Randall. No question, says Chi, and Ben claims he sticks to his decisions.
Commish: Me. I have the best knowledge of the game, and I have elevated peoples' understanding of it.
Matt: Yes, the Commish rules.
Best Team Uniform:
Jesse: The Vettes, cause the modeled their uniforms after Chi.
Ben: I hate to admit it, but the Vettes.
Commish: The Daggers, only because of Moss's jumpsuit, and Nicky's skirts.
Matt: Vettes
Best Kickers:
Chi: Ben, and Courtney: she consistently kicks precicely down the line and gets on.
Commish: Ben. He is "O.B. muthafuckin' P." He's only gotten out once on the playoffs. I think Emma is the best female kicker.
Matt: (still complaining about last week's calls): Sportz
Best Trash Talkers:
Commish: Do we have those this year?
Jesse: Me. I made the Sugartits cry, and i got into a fight with all of them.
Ben: Lance. He's comical.
Matt: Lance as well.
(Jesse just left to go work at Savalis, kind of a hip new scene. For me, it's too loud and too crowded, and I think they put crack in the whiskey. I went on to grab Jesse Sullivan's ass too deeply, and i think my digits slipped in too far, and he doesn't wear underwear. He was grossed out and very annoyed, so i said I was sorry, and I hope he's not all butt-hurt today.)
Best Dressed Players:
Commish: I will always think Chi is best-dressed. She drops the most jaws, is the most daring and the most fashionable. Now, again, I love Nicole's skirts, adore Deann's white shorts, and Shannon's blue shorts and long socks, BUT...
Chi: Hmmmmm....Deann
Matt (obligingly): Chi but i like the way the Vettes dress as well.
Biggest Flirts:
Chi: Boy - Randall, maybe Nipple. Girl - Lara.
Commish: Girl - Nicole Hurstell. Boy - I don't flirt with them, but I think i flirt alot.
Matty Shockamania: Nicole or Lara.
Best Pitcher:
Commish: Why do we even have this award? Clearly, it's meant to pick a hottie. You got Nicole, Deann, Lo-Ren (and i am so excited to see her reclaim the mound for the Pirates), Chi, Lara, Sheri , Chrissie Otter, and Shannon, but we all conquer that Sal from the Tigers is the best pitcher. He plays the field well and he puts some mustard on the ball. Sheri couldn't put any force on it if you roided her up all season long. But I hope Nicky wins anyway, 'cause my heart stops when she rolls.
Best Team Uniform:
Jesse: The Vettes, cause the modeled their uniforms after Chi.
Ben: I hate to admit it, but the Vettes.
Commish: The Daggers, only because of Moss's jumpsuit, and Nicky's skirts.
Matt: Vettes
Best Kickers:
Chi: Ben, and Courtney: she consistently kicks precicely down the line and gets on.
Commish: Ben. He is "O.B. muthafuckin' P." He's only gotten out once on the playoffs. I think Emma is the best female kicker.
Matt: (still complaining about last week's calls): Sportz
Best Trash Talkers:
Commish: Do we have those this year?
Jesse: Me. I made the Sugartits cry, and i got into a fight with all of them.
Ben: Lance. He's comical.
Matt: Lance as well.
(Jesse just left to go work at Savalis, kind of a hip new scene. For me, it's too loud and too crowded, and I think they put crack in the whiskey. I went on to grab Jesse Sullivan's ass too deeply, and i think my digits slipped in too far, and he doesn't wear underwear. He was grossed out and very annoyed, so i said I was sorry, and I hope he's not all butt-hurt today.)
Best Dressed Players:
Commish: I will always think Chi is best-dressed. She drops the most jaws, is the most daring and the most fashionable. Now, again, I love Nicole's skirts, adore Deann's white shorts, and Shannon's blue shorts and long socks, BUT...
Chi: Hmmmmm....Deann
Matt (obligingly): Chi but i like the way the Vettes dress as well.
Biggest Flirts:
Chi: Boy - Randall, maybe Nipple. Girl - Lara.
Commish: Girl - Nicole Hurstell. Boy - I don't flirt with them, but I think i flirt alot.
Matty Shockamania: Nicole or Lara.
Best Pitcher:
Commish: Why do we even have this award? Clearly, it's meant to pick a hottie. You got Nicole, Deann, Lo-Ren (and i am so excited to see her reclaim the mound for the Pirates), Chi, Lara, Sheri , Chrissie Otter, and Shannon, but we all conquer that Sal from the Tigers is the best pitcher. He plays the field well and he puts some mustard on the ball. Sheri couldn't put any force on it if you roided her up all season long. But I hope Nicky wins anyway, 'cause my heart stops when she rolls.
Favorite Team:
Commish: Orphans, and the for the record, if I could pick my own team, I wouldn't. Oh, I hate everyone else too, especially Moss.
(this is causing some debate, and Chi is guilt-tripping Matt):
Matt: The Daggers
(we could not get resolution)
Favorite Player:
Chi (geting pissy now): My favorite player is Ben.
Commish: Ben
Ben: Ya know who i get excited to see more than anyone else, Kevin Landweir.
Matt: Emma from the Tigers
Easiest on the Eyes:
Commish: Let's be serious. It's Chi and Moss. Don't get me wrong, I think there are so many cuties out there. You know who you are. But everyone knows that I am always going to pull for Chi. I can't help it.
And the way this category is phrased this year, I don't need to change it to "Most Inner Beauty!"
Chi: Matt and Courtney
Matt: Chi and.......Moss or Justin (his shocka teammate)
Ben: Rebecca and Justin
Most Athletic:
Chi: Matt and Courtney
Matt: Chi and.......Moss or Justin (his shocka teammate)
Ben: Rebecca and Justin
Most Athletic:
Ben: Sports , and I believe Rebecca may be the most athletic girl I've ever met. People from 2 leagues know her to be the most athletic girl there.
Chi: Will from Shockamania, and Liz
Commish: I agree with Ben. Sports and Rebecca
Matt: Will and Chi.
Most Moxie:
Commish: I don't give a flying fuck.
Chi: Orangesleeves. We got Jens and Courtney, two of the moxiest kids.
Matt: I don't think this should be a team award
Ben: What?
The Playoffs have been pleasant so far, and teams arrived basically when they should have, and everyone played their scheduled games. We had a nice formal dance, and I thought most everyone from Kickball was there, mackin' it up. So that was sweet, and I felt happy the "Kick Ball" went without hitches or controversy.
However, since the Playoffs are triple elimination, the schedule must be very tough from now on. Triple-elimination means giving all teams a fair shot, and allowing the higher seeds to have it somewhat easier. Nothing will be easy. We ask that all teams show up at 5.45 and be prepared to leave around 11.00. Every team is obliged to offer smart, competent umpiring, and EVERY TEAM MUST BE BE PREPARED TO PLAY 3 GAMES A NIGHT FOR THESE FINAL 2 NIGHTS. That means being at the field on time, and if your team is not ready to play, they forfeit a game. Also, you must play rain or shine.
Jens, Chewy and I will see to it that everyone cooperates, and make this last fortnight smooth. It must, or we won't have closure.
The toughest team, not necessarily the best team, will win.
Here are the results thus far:
The Burninators, Daggers, Pirates, and Tigers have no losses. The Orangesleeves, Shockamania, and Orphans have 1 loss. The Sugartits have 2 losses, and the Jews, Otters, Vettes, and F$undays (hah!) have gone fishin' in Miami.
Here' the schedule to open the evening of Sunday, September 25th:
GAME 1 - MONSTER: Tigers v. Shockamania
GAME 1 - MAIN: Daggers v. Orphans
GAME 2 - MONSTER: Burninators v. SugarTits
GAME 2 - MAIN: Pirates v. Orangesleeves
As the results come in, Jens will plan the next game. Jens is the new Sheri: he decides who playes whom, and where.
That is all.
However, since the Playoffs are triple elimination, the schedule must be very tough from now on. Triple-elimination means giving all teams a fair shot, and allowing the higher seeds to have it somewhat easier. Nothing will be easy. We ask that all teams show up at 5.45 and be prepared to leave around 11.00. Every team is obliged to offer smart, competent umpiring, and EVERY TEAM MUST BE BE PREPARED TO PLAY 3 GAMES A NIGHT FOR THESE FINAL 2 NIGHTS. That means being at the field on time, and if your team is not ready to play, they forfeit a game. Also, you must play rain or shine.
Jens, Chewy and I will see to it that everyone cooperates, and make this last fortnight smooth. It must, or we won't have closure.
The toughest team, not necessarily the best team, will win.
Here are the results thus far:
The Burninators, Daggers, Pirates, and Tigers have no losses. The Orangesleeves, Shockamania, and Orphans have 1 loss. The Sugartits have 2 losses, and the Jews, Otters, Vettes, and F$undays (hah!) have gone fishin' in Miami.
Here' the schedule to open the evening of Sunday, September 25th:
GAME 1 - MONSTER: Tigers v. Shockamania
GAME 1 - MAIN: Daggers v. Orphans
GAME 2 - MONSTER: Burninators v. SugarTits
GAME 2 - MAIN: Pirates v. Orangesleeves
As the results come in, Jens will plan the next game. Jens is the new Sheri: he decides who playes whom, and where.
That is all.
The open ballots for the 2005 Kickies were created today.
I'll be handing them out at the field on Sunday.
Please fill them out and return them in a timely manner so that I can get the nominees together.
If you'd rather do it online, please email directors@brooklynkickball.com and I'll send you the form.
Hope to you see you Saturday at the dance.
Chewy
I'll be handing them out at the field on Sunday.
Please fill them out and return them in a timely manner so that I can get the nominees together.
If you'd rather do it online, please email directors@brooklynkickball.com and I'll send you the form.
Hope to you see you Saturday at the dance.
Chewy
Here's something to help you, lifted from the Kickbacks' website:
