I'm getting sick of Volleyball

We're playing the Ultimate Volleyball Team again (10pm, BMO C). The first time we played them, we won 41-11. The second time we played them, they defaulted (so, 6-0 win for us). I expect the score for tonight to be somewhere in between those two.

As for the actual game of volleyball, I don't even like to play it. We all know my issues with height and jumping; so the fact that I have to hit the ball over an 8-foot high net right away depresses me. Add to it the sore arms and jammed fingers that result from bumping, passing and blocking, and this is a sport I am happy not to play.

But after seeing this picture, I may change my mind.

Boo-urns to UVT

No, wait...I was saying "Boo".
Yeah yeah, we're all disappointed that the Ultimate Volleyball Team chose to run and hide rather than face another shellacking. I thought last night would be the night that our +/- would get over 100. It's going to be much tougher to do that next week since we're playing the Disciples of Love.

Although, it did mean that I didn't have to drive all the way to Varsity (as opposed to my 10-minute walk when games are at BMO). Plus, it did allow me to go to bed at a reasonable hour without having to resort to a post-game beer (or six-pack).

In other news:

"Boobie" narrowly beat "Bum bum" and "Tittie" in the poll to determine our funniest word. I was going to use pictures, but I thought I'd keep this site safe for work (sorry pervs!). Use this new information as you see fit.

Another Ultimate Volleyball team

So, we're playing the Ultimate Volleyball Team again.  We played them in the first game of the season, and played pretty well.  There was that whole spirit point thing as well where they gave us a 7; the first non-10 we have gotten in a few years.  However, I noticed in the standings we're back up to an average of 10...Tyler tells me that TUC reset our spirit score from that game.

Last time I talked about my Super Spike V'Ball prowess (which also made it's way into one of The Roman Empire's recent quizzes), but it's tough to compare that to the Top Gun volleyball scene.  Although does anyone really believe that Tom Cruise can spike over that net?

For my own little quiz...what are the call-signs of the 4 players?

Yes, I'd definitely prefer to play Ultimate...

...especially if that's how all Volleyball players act on the court.

Although, I will kinda give the Ultimate Volleyball Team the benefit of the doubt, since I think frustration had set in for them. I'm sure they had no idea what was in store when they got to BMO: a motivated Hounds team looking to show TUC that we do not belong in this level.

It is disappointing that they felt the need to take away spirit points from us, seeing as how they are the first team to do so in over two years. I'm curious as to how they could justify taking away points for "Rules Knowledge".

I mean, I guess there was that one time when Nadia stopped the game to complain about how her marker wasn't calling stalls correctly... Oh wait, it was their player who did that. And she was wrong. I guess that must prove that we're the team that didn't know the rules...

So, this clip is dedicated to Nadia's nemesis from the Monday. If you're reading this, check out this link after you watch this trippy little video...



Seriously though...41-11 is quite the smackdown. Impressive work, but we can't get ahead of ourselves...there are a lot better teams in the division, so we can't allow our heads to get too big. Even though we think we should be in Elite, we still have to prove it. Every week is a test, and Monday's game will likely be the toughest one of the season.

I'd much rather play Ultimate than Volleyball

Maybe our opponents feel the same way.

Tonight we start the Winter Season with a game against The Ultimate Volleyball Team at BMO.  Let's get this season started with a big win against one of the other top-ranked teams.

To be honest, when I think of the Ultimate Volleyball Team, the first thing that comes to mind is Super Spike V'Ball, which I played a lot in my Nintendo years.  My "team" was definitely the real Ultimate Volleyball team, as I ruled that game.  I still remember my friend Shawn cheering me on as I beat the USSR to win the World Cup.  It was one of the games that was usually in my rotation; games like Ice Hockey, Tetris, Contra and Baseball.  I played V'ball so much that I changed the game lengths so it was a game of 5; after awhile I thought it was unnecessary to continually beat the teams 15-0.  

I usually chose to play as the "tough" team, as they almost had the biggest spikes.  That they were the worst defenders didn't matter...it was always fun to kaboom the crap out of all the teams.  An excellent way to relieve stress.  Oh Mr. McGee, you thought a pop quiz today would be fun...?  KABOOM!!

Now that I think of it, it kinda makes me want to pull out my NES and take on the World Cup.  You think it's okay to play like a jackass at your rec floor hockey game?  KABOOM!!

So what does all of this have to do with the team we're playing at BMO.  Uh...nothing.

In the Fall I think they competed in the Tuesday 5's League, which means they could be rusty if they haven't had a good run since December.  I also played against them with I'm Idahucker in the Summer, a game with we won 17-8, so take that for what it's worth.