Tuesday, January 29, 2008

Sofa Kings' Secret Weapon

We figured it was going to be a difficult game last night, and that was indeed the case.  A slow start sure didn't help as we came out and promptly gave up the first five points.  Where did that come from?  We usually stutter to start the second half, not the first half!

After that ignominious start, we gathered ourselves and got to the task of actually playing in a semifinal game against the top-ranked team.  I'm actually quite pleased with how we played.  The effort was there, and we definitely made the Sofa Kings work for every point.  After beginning down 5-0, the rest of the game was 21-19...still for the bad guys, I'm sure you'll agree: that's more like it!  I think we can hold our heads high with the way we played.

However, it does show that we still need to improve so we can reach our goal of taking over the world.  Here are some of my thoughts on what we can do to be better:
  • Dump at stall 4.  This gives the thrower and the dump time to make eye contact for the pass.
  • Keep shifts short.  Hockey players usually take 30-45 second shifts.  I think a 2 minute shift is about right.
  • Swing off the line.  Any time you catch the disc near the force sideline, your first look should be for a swing pass.
  • Reset to handlers near the endzone.  Let the handlers handle and the cutters cut.
  • Any other ideas?
The Sofa Kings also deserve some props for their weekend result: making the finals of the Trouble in Vegas tournament against Team Fisher Price.  Unfortunately they came up a couple points short, losing 14-12 to TFP, otherwise known as the 2007 Canadian National Champions.  Not too shabby!

Although...after some research I'm not sure that everything was on the up and up.  I think they might have had some help:

Sunday, January 27, 2008

But were they born on a pirate ship?

After last week's upset victory, we're in the semifinals against Sofa King: We Taught It. We had a tough time with them last time losing by 11, but from what I recall the game seemed closer than the score indicated.

While it's going to be difficult to defeat a team with lots of GOAT and Tombstone players, we do have a ray of light shining through the storm clouds.  Some of the Sofa Kings were playing in Trouble in Vegas (gotta love their motto "Three years and still no deaths (to our knowledge)") this weekend, and will be taking a red-eye flight back to Toronto.  Hopefully they did really well and played as many games as possible that went to universe point and then went out and partied really hard and didn't sleep all weekend (basically, I hope they're tired).  

Even if all those things did actually happen, the game is still going to be... (whoosh) Sofa King tough!

Friday, January 25, 2008

A sign that the Apocalypse is upon us

From: Christian Parsons
Subject:  Re: Hounds @ BMO - Jan 28th

Simon,

I think the game is at 9pm, not 10pm.

2798     21:00 - 21:55     BMO A     Sofa King: We ...     Release The Ho...

- Christian


From
:  "Maycock, Simon"
Subject:  Hounds @BMO - Jan 28th

Hounds,

Semi-Finals next week, and we play the #1 seed...Sofa Kings!  Same roster as last week except Nadia back in for Connie.

Time     10pm
Versus     Sofa Kings
Place     BMO A

Roster

Guys     Chris, Tien, SImon, Joel, Christian, Austin, Owen, Marc
Gals      Nat, Bonnie, Lyanne, Nadia (in for Laura)

Subs

Marc in for Mark W

Simon


Christian correcting Simon on the schedule?  Has hell frozen over?  Are pigs flying?



How else to explain this?  I think it's a sign from God, but don't quote me on that.

We must be headed for a disaster of biblical proportions.

This must mean Old Testament, real wrath-of-God type stuff...fire and brimstone coming down from the skies.  Rivers and seas boiling!

Forty years of darkness; earthquakes, volcanoes!

The dead rising from the grave!

Human sacrifice, dogs and cats living together...mass hysteria!



What Really Grinds My Gears

You know what really grinds my gears?  People who don't freaking signal when I'm driving behind them.  I see you there, talking on your cell about how annoying Nancy in Accounting is while changing songs on your iPod because you really wanted to hear that Colbie Caillat song again because it reminds you of that summer before Grade 12 when you went all the way with that cute hockey player and he totally would have gone out with you except he was leaving for Michigan in a month and he was afraid of having to break up.  Well here I am, stuck waiting behind you through the entire freaking green light when all I want is to get home so I can watch OC re-runs and drink a few beers, but not all of my beers because the cheap-ass plastic bag from the Beer Store split open so one of the bottles smashed on the ground.  What the hell?  You people recycle everything, right?  Try recycling up some tensile strength so my beer doesn't explode on the floor while I'm rushing through the door...and freaking signal!  I CAN'T READ YOUR MIND!

And that's what grinds my gears.

Tuesday, January 22, 2008

If you were a man I'd punch you right in the mouth

Good evening, I'm Ron Burgundy, and here's what's happening in your world tonight.

Release the Hounds won their flatball game against the Bush League All-stars by a score of 19-18 in a game played late Monday night at BMO Field.

The Hounds started off hotter than Lyanne's jacuzzi in Sudbury, attacking the All-Stars deep to take an early lead, which, with the help of some hard-nosed defense and quick disc movement helped the Hounds to win the rematch.   Of course, this was the second of back-to-back games between the two squadrons, and rumour has it that this game had playoff implications.  Here's one anchorman who is hoping that was indeed the case.

You stay classy Hounds. I'm Ron Burgundy.
And...scene.

To keep with the Anchorman theme, check out the clip that was the inspiration.  If you heard Christian and I before the game (I know...no one actually listens to us) then you heard it to.

It's a long clip, so if you're in a hurry, here are some highlights:

:00 -- Cannonball!
:38 -- That's bush...bush league.
5:20 -- I love lamp.
8:17 -- Afternoon Delight.


Oh, and Sid Seixeiro: It's funny to say the "classy" line every so often.  When you do it every day, it's annoying.  Please stop.

Monday, January 21, 2008

RTH Libs

Apparently, there could be stretches of time where updates on this blog are a little less frequent.  I know, crazy to consider, but still possible.  Anyway, should that happen, please bookmark this post should you require new material.

Pre-Game

Sorry I haven't posted in awhile, but I've been [lame excuse] and so it's been tough to [lamer excuse].  

Anyways, big game tonight, Hounds!  We're playing [chump team] at [late time] o'clock at [field name].  So far, they've beaten [chump team] but have also lost to [chump team].  We definitely have to [expression meant to convey the need to try really hard].  Let's try to [verb] on our [adjective] stack offense so we can keep improving.

[And now here's a random YouTube clip that has something to do with the name of the team we're playing]:




Post-Game

[Positive superlative] game last night Hounds!  I was a little worried when [random mistake, loss of consecutive points, etc...] happened, but after that [negative adjective] start, we really started playing like [occupation].  I don't think we've ever played any better.  

Defensively we really played well, especially Owen and Joel who must have had at least [number] layout D's.  And could you believe that Austin and Laura both got Callahans?  And it seemed like Bonnie and Lyanne got something like [number] hand-blocks.

On offense, we moved the disc very [adverb], and had our share of stand-outs as well.  From Christian pulling out the full-field [currency noun]-maker, to Nat's [number] layouts we had it going on.  Then there was Tien successfully completing his [gymnastic tumble] pass for a point.  I can't believe I actually skied [their tallest and best player] to bring that down!  But the best had to be Simon and his [number] Greatests!  Simply amazing!

[And now here's a random YouTube clip that has something to do with the name of the team we just beat]:


So, if it's been awhile since I've updated the blog, just fill in the blanks for a brand new post.