4th Game Summary
DAMN, now that was a fine game. 8 on 8 is the best Wish we hadn't had the injuries though (Nick, call me and I'll tell you about that fracture. It heals pretty easily if you have the right brace and follow my directions.)
Final Score 5.5 to 3 and no touchdown for me.
BTW - Matt, I didn't realize that those guys watching us were friends of yours. I would have been fine bringing them in. Its just that since we have SO many guys now (3rd game notwithstanding) that I don't want to bring in guys who no one knows. Sorry about that.
Sunday, October 23, 2005
Saturday, October 08, 2005
Week 2 Postscript - Week 3 Preview
Okay, while 10 on 10 works well, 10 on 10 with 10 extra guys to sub in was rather somthing. Glad there's so much interest.
2 Major Issues for future weeks:
Issue 1) Everyone who plays needs to bring 2 shirts a dark one (black, blue, red, dark gray, etc) and a light one (white, light gray, light blue, etc) from now one. We've got so many guys and so many substitutions, its getting too hard for quarterbacks and even everyone else to figure out whose on who's team. If you bring other people out, be sure they bring a dark and a light shirt too.
Issue 2) For those of you who didn't make it out and to those who did but didn't get the word, the McNeil Athletic Director came over to talk to us. He doesn't want us using the fields we've been using until after their football season. That's 5+ weeks or so (they have 4 games and at least one playoff game coming it seems and there could be a bye in there). After the season, he said he doesn't care. He was VERY cool about it.
So that leaves us two choices:
1) We can play on the smaller field behind the softball field for free until the HS football season is over. The field is about 37 yards at its narrowest point but is wider at the other end so if need be we could play on a slightly odd field and always play towards the same end if we keep getting really big games. But if we get smaller groups that allow 8 on 8 max, the field is large enough.
2) The other option is we can pay the school $100 to get our game each week on the good field. If we keep getting 20+ guys a week, I think it would be worth paying the money. I'm calling the AD this week to learn more about it. However I need to say this: I buy a lot of equipment ($11 per belt) and ice and stuff each week which I don't mind doing because I love this game. But I'm not paying the $100 a week out of my pocket. So if we want to do this, we've all gotta chip in (even guys who come late or leave early). If people don't want to deal with the money then the smaller field is fine for a month or two (Thanksgiving at the latest, I'd think).
The AD said the only reason he has to charge for the good fields is that if he didn't, thet'd get torn up because TONS of people would be out there every weekend. So the money is really to try to dissuade people from using them and to compensate the school for the wear and tear during the season.
What I want to do is talk to the AD and see if he'd be willing to work with us. If we get a smaller game, we play on the small field for free. If we get a bunch more showing up, we send the school a check retroactively (unless he's there on Saturday mornings and could collect). That way, if we need the big field and use it, we pay for it. If we don't need it, we don't pay for it. I think he'd be willing go this route. I'll update the Evite or the blog later this week with the final info.
Assuming he's willing to be flexible and not require us to reserve/pay in advance, I want everyone who comes out this week to bring $5 in one dollar bills. It's a pain but that way we can divide it up pretty evenly. We'll only use the pay field if we get 20 guys or more. So the max we'd pay is $5 each. I think its likely we'll have 20 guys or more next week so plan on paying. Its cheaper than a movie, lasts longer and is a hell of a lot more fun.
Okay, while 10 on 10 works well, 10 on 10 with 10 extra guys to sub in was rather somthing. Glad there's so much interest.
2 Major Issues for future weeks:
Issue 1) Everyone who plays needs to bring 2 shirts a dark one (black, blue, red, dark gray, etc) and a light one (white, light gray, light blue, etc) from now one. We've got so many guys and so many substitutions, its getting too hard for quarterbacks and even everyone else to figure out whose on who's team. If you bring other people out, be sure they bring a dark and a light shirt too.
Issue 2) For those of you who didn't make it out and to those who did but didn't get the word, the McNeil Athletic Director came over to talk to us. He doesn't want us using the fields we've been using until after their football season. That's 5+ weeks or so (they have 4 games and at least one playoff game coming it seems and there could be a bye in there). After the season, he said he doesn't care. He was VERY cool about it.
So that leaves us two choices:
1) We can play on the smaller field behind the softball field for free until the HS football season is over. The field is about 37 yards at its narrowest point but is wider at the other end so if need be we could play on a slightly odd field and always play towards the same end if we keep getting really big games. But if we get smaller groups that allow 8 on 8 max, the field is large enough.
2) The other option is we can pay the school $100 to get our game each week on the good field. If we keep getting 20+ guys a week, I think it would be worth paying the money. I'm calling the AD this week to learn more about it. However I need to say this: I buy a lot of equipment ($11 per belt) and ice and stuff each week which I don't mind doing because I love this game. But I'm not paying the $100 a week out of my pocket. So if we want to do this, we've all gotta chip in (even guys who come late or leave early). If people don't want to deal with the money then the smaller field is fine for a month or two (Thanksgiving at the latest, I'd think).
The AD said the only reason he has to charge for the good fields is that if he didn't, thet'd get torn up because TONS of people would be out there every weekend. So the money is really to try to dissuade people from using them and to compensate the school for the wear and tear during the season.
What I want to do is talk to the AD and see if he'd be willing to work with us. If we get a smaller game, we play on the small field for free. If we get a bunch more showing up, we send the school a check retroactively (unless he's there on Saturday mornings and could collect). That way, if we need the big field and use it, we pay for it. If we don't need it, we don't pay for it. I think he'd be willing go this route. I'll update the Evite or the blog later this week with the final info.
Assuming he's willing to be flexible and not require us to reserve/pay in advance, I want everyone who comes out this week to bring $5 in one dollar bills. It's a pain but that way we can divide it up pretty evenly. We'll only use the pay field if we get 20 guys or more. So the max we'd pay is $5 each. I think its likely we'll have 20 guys or more next week so plan on paying. Its cheaper than a movie, lasts longer and is a hell of a lot more fun.
Friday, October 07, 2005
Week 2 Preview
Well this season is looking very pomising. It's week 2 and the weather looks like its going to be perfect. 60 degrees at 9:00 rising to 74 at noon. With a high for the day of 80, even if it gets hotter faster than expected, we're looking at very comfortable temperatures. I'm so excited, I didn't sleep LAST night. Can't imagine how many sleep aids I'm going to need to take tonight. I love cool weather.
Well this season is looking very pomising. It's week 2 and the weather looks like its going to be perfect. 60 degrees at 9:00 rising to 74 at noon. With a high for the day of 80, even if it gets hotter faster than expected, we're looking at very comfortable temperatures. I'm so excited, I didn't sleep LAST night. Can't imagine how many sleep aids I'm going to need to take tonight. I love cool weather.
Tuesday, October 04, 2005
Sunday, October 02, 2005
Post Game 1 Wrap-up
Well, we had our first game of the 10th full season yesterday. Honestly, I'm not sure we've ever has a better first game. The play was pretty strong and guys weren't dead after the first 40 minutes. Fortunately, the weather really cooperated and gave us a day that started in the 70s and finished in the low 80s by the time we were done at 11:30. We also got several new players out of it. Hope they come back next week - some good guys in to have in the mix.
I was a bit sore yesterday but not the way I expected. When eating lunch, I noticed that my face was sore when I chewed. I think I strained a muscle smiling during the game. I hadn't had that much fun in a long time and it wasn't because I had a particularly good game - I was only thrown to once and Matt (welcome back Matt!) made a great play to limit me to about 2 YAC.
Today, I'm also sore but the worst is expected tomorrow. However, I followed my own advice and worked legs out this morning at about 60-70% normal weight (no plyometrics though - I'm not stupid : ) The most pleasant surprise yesterday was that my sore leg really held up well. I didn't aggravate it at all - though I only tried running 80-85% speed. Still, a nice test. I'm starting to think it might be okay.
Hope everyone else had as much fun as I did.
Well, we had our first game of the 10th full season yesterday. Honestly, I'm not sure we've ever has a better first game. The play was pretty strong and guys weren't dead after the first 40 minutes. Fortunately, the weather really cooperated and gave us a day that started in the 70s and finished in the low 80s by the time we were done at 11:30. We also got several new players out of it. Hope they come back next week - some good guys in to have in the mix.
I was a bit sore yesterday but not the way I expected. When eating lunch, I noticed that my face was sore when I chewed. I think I strained a muscle smiling during the game. I hadn't had that much fun in a long time and it wasn't because I had a particularly good game - I was only thrown to once and Matt (welcome back Matt!) made a great play to limit me to about 2 YAC.
Today, I'm also sore but the worst is expected tomorrow. However, I followed my own advice and worked legs out this morning at about 60-70% normal weight (no plyometrics though - I'm not stupid : ) The most pleasant surprise yesterday was that my sore leg really held up well. I didn't aggravate it at all - though I only tried running 80-85% speed. Still, a nice test. I'm starting to think it might be okay.
Hope everyone else had as much fun as I did.
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