Originally I was going to post this blog before the first post-game night at Luckies, but then I decided that in order for a team's potential to truly be evaluated, I needed to see everyone in action. You see, there a few key nights in the Bar Buzz's reign.
- The first night; because that's when anticipation and excitement is high...for everyone.
- The first night after the mid-season party; because that's when the people who stop coming out realizes what they've been missing out on and tries to make a comeback. This happens once.
- The last night; because that's when the people who decided that sleep was more important suddenly go "oh shit it's over!" and try to cram an entire season of bar-goings into one night....it's very entertaining.
So since we've now had the first night, let's look at the spring team previews. I requested from the captains to send me how they think their team will fare at the bar, I only received a few, so the rest were done by yours truly.
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| Keith says my posts will be pretty if I add pictures of him... |
I think this team is going to surprise everyone, including Keith Morehart. While he has his doubts, his younger, more social players like Laurel Manges and Jennifer Hause are really going to help carry the team after the bar. But Keith warns, "If there ever is a night where Kim Merritt, myself, and Rob Kroll all make it
out... watch out, because shit is about to go down."....so watch out for this team on one of the aforementioned evenings.
#Ballsagna
Super surprised that I didn't get a team preview from these guys! For a team graced by the presence of one of my fave dynamic duos; Brian Neal and Jenn Miller paired with Georgios Kiriazidis and from what I've seen from Karen Savell, this team will be a force to be reckoned with at the bar! They won't let their black shirts blend in with the crowd...
Super surprised that I didn't get a team preview from these guys! For a team graced by the presence of one of my fave dynamic duos; Brian Neal and Jenn Miller paired with Georgios Kiriazidis and from what I've seen from Karen Savell, this team will be a force to be reckoned with at the bar! They won't let their black shirts blend in with the crowd...
#BallzDeep
I'll say it time and time again, one person can not carry the weight of their team at the bar. Ballz Deep is so lucky to have Justin Schauf - karaoke extraordinare. This team has the benefit of me not knowing them to their advantage; first impressions are key and their whole team has a bank of first impressions to use!
I'll say it time and time again, one person can not carry the weight of their team at the bar. Ballz Deep is so lucky to have Justin Schauf - karaoke extraordinare. This team has the benefit of me not knowing them to their advantage; first impressions are key and their whole team has a bank of first impressions to use!
#Battlestar
I'm partial to the hot pink...so every time I see that hot pink roaming in the night I'm going to think it's one of my cohorts. But alas it's not, and this team also has a nice bank of first impressions at their disposal. They're lucky Joe Stumpo is one of my favorite people ever or they'd have no advantage...other than the hot pink of course. Not sure how this team will do at the bar, once again, I like first impressions.
I'm partial to the hot pink...so every time I see that hot pink roaming in the night I'm going to think it's one of my cohorts. But alas it's not, and this team also has a nice bank of first impressions at their disposal. They're lucky Joe Stumpo is one of my favorite people ever or they'd have no advantage...other than the hot pink of course. Not sure how this team will do at the bar, once again, I like first impressions.
#Boom
This team has so much advantage when it comes to the bar! Former Bar Buzz contributor and current writer for the VA Freedom league Marilee Columbus will bring her sparkle and shine (and probably wine) to pretty much every post-game rendezvous. And Andrew Schlichte will be a huge contributing factor if the Boom-ers decide they want the belt.
This team has so much advantage when it comes to the bar! Former Bar Buzz contributor and current writer for the VA Freedom league Marilee Columbus will bring her sparkle and shine (and probably wine) to pretty much every post-game rendezvous. And Andrew Schlichte will be a huge contributing factor if the Boom-ers decide they want the belt.
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| #BreakingBrad looks so happy! |
#KILFs
I've had my team practicing with this team and they're so much fun! It's so depressing that I won't have any Kickballers I'd like to Facebook-friend... While I love a good deal on wings and beer, fiesta-ing it up with me is way more cost effective. And fun. Maybe they'll grace us with their presence and win the bar belt?
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| #DCOMB: I managed to recruit some of your players to dance! |
It's no secret I have a soft spot for the newbies. This team has already taken facebook by storm by captain Emmanuel Zapata - which he says doesn't mean shoe...buuuutttt I'm pretty sure he's crazy and it does. I hardly know anyone on this team yet, but I can promise you they will be strong contenders for the bar belt pretty much every week. With a team full of Jungle Gymers, they're definitely showing their social side in comparison to their brother Jungle-Gymer team.
#FoulBalls
There are so many people on this team who I love, and goodness knows that will go a long way! But love is a two way street. I need to know that this team loves the bar belt just as much as I do. With a strong social scene brought on by Wade Brock, Derek Patterson, and Andreas Beyersdorf, I believe in them. But then they've also got people like Andy Doye who's awesome but is really loving parenting.....lame.
There are so many people on this team who I love, and goodness knows that will go a long way! But love is a two way street. I need to know that this team loves the bar belt just as much as I do. With a strong social scene brought on by Wade Brock, Derek Patterson, and Andreas Beyersdorf, I believe in them. But then they've also got people like Andy Doye who's awesome but is really loving parenting.....lame.
#JFK
This team is going to be high competition every week, even though they didn't send me a preview! I am very confident when I say that I am obsessed with the majority of the people on this team; Kelsey Whitelock, Bryan Freed, Emily Cook, D-Baum, Jason Kidd, Juice Fitz, Will Mckendree and basically their whole roster. And you know why? Because they're obsessed with me and they aren't afraid of bribery. I was bribed last week by 3 different members of their team. Watch out for them, they're getting the bar belt at least once this season.
This team is going to be high competition every week, even though they didn't send me a preview! I am very confident when I say that I am obsessed with the majority of the people on this team; Kelsey Whitelock, Bryan Freed, Emily Cook, D-Baum, Jason Kidd, Juice Fitz, Will Mckendree and basically their whole roster. And you know why? Because they're obsessed with me and they aren't afraid of bribery. I was bribed last week by 3 different members of their team. Watch out for them, they're getting the bar belt at least once this season.
#KickAss
Brent Wentworth seems very confident in his team's ability to perform at the bar. But I'll be honest, no one from this team even tried introducing themselves to me last week. Once again, the team cannot be carried by an individual alone, so maybe if Brent and Bryan Moore team up to get their team in check they'll do ok. Brent says a fun fact is that "Kick Ass was the first team to hold both the #1 spot in the rankings and the Bar Buzz belt during their Spring 2011 season.".....it's ok Brent, I still love you.
Brent Wentworth seems very confident in his team's ability to perform at the bar. But I'll be honest, no one from this team even tried introducing themselves to me last week. Once again, the team cannot be carried by an individual alone, so maybe if Brent and Bryan Moore team up to get their team in check they'll do ok. Brent says a fun fact is that "Kick Ass was the first team to hold both the #1 spot in the rankings and the Bar Buzz belt during their Spring 2011 season.".....it's ok Brent, I still love you.
#KickinaBox
Once again, soft spot for the newbies. I'm so excited to see how well this team does with the bar belt! They may be new to kickball, but I'm certain they're not new to social situations and teammate Taylor Wilson is going to ensure the team knows what they're doing on and off the field!
Once again, soft spot for the newbies. I'm so excited to see how well this team does with the bar belt! They may be new to kickball, but I'm certain they're not new to social situations and teammate Taylor Wilson is going to ensure the team knows what they're doing on and off the field!
#NewKickheads
This is another team I don't know too much about, but I think they've got what it takes. With social media lover Amanda Hassell, I think they just need to make themselves known to me and they'll be golden. But this is a team who's been around for a few seasons! Maybe this is the season they come out in full force.
This is another team I don't know too much about, but I think they've got what it takes. With social media lover Amanda Hassell, I think they just need to make themselves known to me and they'll be golden. But this is a team who's been around for a few seasons! Maybe this is the season they come out in full force.
#PBJT
Oh PBJT. You guys are amazing and wonderful, and you know it. You're almost getting to be just like me! But it's as if you don't even want to be bothered with the bar belt. I have such high expectations for you this season considering you're another team whose whole roster I love! You have Amelia Harveycutter, Jeremy Smithey, Eric Schessl, Megan MacDowel, Journey Thomas, and Chris LeBlanc. Please don't disappoint me this season!
Oh PBJT. You guys are amazing and wonderful, and you know it. You're almost getting to be just like me! But it's as if you don't even want to be bothered with the bar belt. I have such high expectations for you this season considering you're another team whose whole roster I love! You have Amelia Harveycutter, Jeremy Smithey, Eric Schessl, Megan MacDowel, Journey Thomas, and Chris LeBlanc. Please don't disappoint me this season!
#PlanB
Speaking of cocky...kidding. But seriously I love you guys too and you know it! Nick Schmidt knows from experience that when you all decide you want the belt, you're getting it. I was so glad to see this competitive team out in full force last week! Amanda Doolittle and Nick will be they keys to my heart. And maybe Alex Jackson....but I think he hates everyone. So, challenge accepted?
Speaking of cocky...kidding. But seriously I love you guys too and you know it! Nick Schmidt knows from experience that when you all decide you want the belt, you're getting it. I was so glad to see this competitive team out in full force last week! Amanda Doolittle and Nick will be they keys to my heart. And maybe Alex Jackson....but I think he hates everyone. So, challenge accepted?
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| #Rumspringa loves that table... |
Every week you'll have the numbers, but every week you'll stay at that table. I hate to say it, but I don't have good predictions for you guys. While Troy Southall adores me, he can't do all of the adoring...or the dancing. Maybe you guys will surprise me, or maybe your fellow Jungle Gymers will just socially dominate you every week? Hard to tell, but I do hope to see just a smidge more mingling next time. Just a little tiny bit.
#WAKAShame
I have VERY high expectations for this team. Being led by Cory Pochop who is so eager for that belt, I have no doubt that this team will be a key player in bar belt domination. But looking at their roster, I only know a few people; Jimmy Rogers and Victoria Davis will be key players and will hopefully take my constructive criticism to heart to win the belt!
I have VERY high expectations for this team. Being led by Cory Pochop who is so eager for that belt, I have no doubt that this team will be a key player in bar belt domination. But looking at their roster, I only know a few people; Jimmy Rogers and Victoria Davis will be key players and will hopefully take my constructive criticism to heart to win the belt!
#WAKAholics
This team, being graced by the presence of Mike Kern, Michael Peele, and Juan Cruz will no doubt give teams a run for their money. Pair it with social media expert Neal Bennett and a few eager rookies and I have no doubt that they'll be taking photos and dancing all night long. Not to mention it's my team, so you know they're were born awesome.
And now what you've really bee waiting for. The analysis.
So I actually had a lot of trouble deciding the winner! No one team really impressed me. I mean I was bribed by JFK in the form of sexual favors and drinks, someone from New Kickheads actually asked me to go dance - usually I'm the one asking people. Jimmy from WAKA Shame swept me away with his story about how he was recruited during the #WAKAbarchallenge last year when we had to take picture with people at luckies who weren't in WAKA - in the end, he's like the poster child of success stories. And Corey from WAKA Shame was ALL over the challenge of taking pictures with other teams. Mad props. But those are mostly individuals and the #BarBelt is a team effort.
So congratulations to #DCOMB! Not only did you win big in your first game, but your first post-game shenanigans was a success! Your enthusiasm is riveting, contagious, and extensive. Your eagerness to understand the bar belt and get to know me is exactly what I look for. You were even advocating for your win before the first game. Not to mention you had a huge turn out and had people dancing! -which was rare for last week. So while I've been enjoying my quiet week at home with the belt, I'll be happy to present it to you tomorrow night. But I still expect those Buffalo Chicken Sliders you promised last week. Bribery my friends. Bribery.
And also, I'm going to try a new thing to keep the winner of the belt involved. The previous week's winner will now be playing a large part in picking the next week's winner. See, now I'm bribing you! With power!
Ok, now that I've spent way too much time writing and hopefully you've spent too much time reading; go forth and party.
I hope you all saw the moon last night by the way. If you didn't, here's a recap:
LOVE YOUUUU!
Fagel
This team, being graced by the presence of Mike Kern, Michael Peele, and Juan Cruz will no doubt give teams a run for their money. Pair it with social media expert Neal Bennett and a few eager rookies and I have no doubt that they'll be taking photos and dancing all night long. Not to mention it's my team, so you know they're were born awesome.
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| Who could turn her down?? |
So I actually had a lot of trouble deciding the winner! No one team really impressed me. I mean I was bribed by JFK in the form of sexual favors and drinks, someone from New Kickheads actually asked me to go dance - usually I'm the one asking people. Jimmy from WAKA Shame swept me away with his story about how he was recruited during the #WAKAbarchallenge last year when we had to take picture with people at luckies who weren't in WAKA - in the end, he's like the poster child of success stories. And Corey from WAKA Shame was ALL over the challenge of taking pictures with other teams. Mad props. But those are mostly individuals and the #BarBelt is a team effort.
So congratulations to #DCOMB! Not only did you win big in your first game, but your first post-game shenanigans was a success! Your enthusiasm is riveting, contagious, and extensive. Your eagerness to understand the bar belt and get to know me is exactly what I look for. You were even advocating for your win before the first game. Not to mention you had a huge turn out and had people dancing! -which was rare for last week. So while I've been enjoying my quiet week at home with the belt, I'll be happy to present it to you tomorrow night. But I still expect those Buffalo Chicken Sliders you promised last week. Bribery my friends. Bribery.
And also, I'm going to try a new thing to keep the winner of the belt involved. The previous week's winner will now be playing a large part in picking the next week's winner. See, now I'm bribing you! With power!
Ok, now that I've spent way too much time writing and hopefully you've spent too much time reading; go forth and party.
I hope you all saw the moon last night by the way. If you didn't, here's a recap:
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| Notice the rarity of the moon... |
LOVE YOUUUU!
Fagel
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