Friday, November 30, 2007
Things I Covet (continued)
Akadema makes modern gloves as well as several version of throwback mitts. This three-fingered model is my favorite. When I get it I'll wear it to play catch.
Here's the catalog description:
Replica "Three Finger" Glove which was the rage after World War II and lasted to the mid 1950's. (The era of Stan Musial) Many baby boomers will remember this design as the their first glove (and maybe first love). Players of all ages loved the comfort and found it "easy to catch" with three fingers.
Motley Crew
These guys actually appeared on the scoreboard in hi-def, as well as on the braves telecast that night. The letters worked better than I'd expected...we'll have to try it again next year.
Thursday, November 29, 2007
Turtle and Treasure
Besides paper, Matthew often "draws" on the computer. While I'm on Ceil's computer, I have the chance to post one of his masterpieces.
Things I Covet (continued)
One more thing from MLB.com...the 'remote control tee.' Many teams are represented, but not the Braves. Besides the Padres, the Astros, A's, White Sox, Indians, Mets, and Cards look good. Pricey...$34.99.
Check it out here.
Things I Covet (continued)
Old baseball jackets are great...this is one of my favorites, with all the stripes and simple color scheme. It's only $500.00 at shop.mlb.com. I wouldn't turn down the $575.00 1951 New York Giants jacket either, or the 1950 Phillies or the 1963 Reds.
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
Tech Coaching Vacancy
Looks like the GT AD wants a young guy who can also relate to the older GT alumni…and 50 may be too old. That rules out Bobby Cox! I don’t think the AD cares if the new coach has ever been a head coach before, but it doesn’t sound like defensive coach Tenuda has much of a chance. With Michigan, Texas Tech, Ole Miss, Nebraska, Duke, GT, and Arkansas all needing new coaches at least, GT isn’t the most attractive school for a coach.
Many of those candidates listed only had one or two feathers in their cap. Cuttcliff had ok success at Ole Miss, which is a hard school to win at. He’s great at developing QBs…Eli Manning, Erik Ainge, but doesn’t seem the type to rally around. That Johnson guy at Navy sounds good, but why would he come to GT…he’ll probably get better offers elsewhere. The Florida defensive coordinator is a great recruiter, but I’d rather have an offensive guy (then perhaps Tenuda will stay). The UConn coach Edsel may be good, but please not the FSU offensive coordinator. The best pick to me is the Ga Southern coach Chris Hatcher, but he’s only been there a year.
In a related note, last night I bought my dad a gold Georgia Tech golf shirt for Christmas.
I know I didn’t do well last week on my picks, with the Giants and Titans and Cardinals all losing. I’m not good at tracking it.
Many of those candidates listed only had one or two feathers in their cap. Cuttcliff had ok success at Ole Miss, which is a hard school to win at. He’s great at developing QBs…Eli Manning, Erik Ainge, but doesn’t seem the type to rally around. That Johnson guy at Navy sounds good, but why would he come to GT…he’ll probably get better offers elsewhere. The Florida defensive coordinator is a great recruiter, but I’d rather have an offensive guy (then perhaps Tenuda will stay). The UConn coach Edsel may be good, but please not the FSU offensive coordinator. The best pick to me is the Ga Southern coach Chris Hatcher, but he’s only been there a year.
In a related note, last night I bought my dad a gold Georgia Tech golf shirt for Christmas.
I know I didn’t do well last week on my picks, with the Giants and Titans and Cardinals all losing. I’m not good at tracking it.
Sequoia
Great picture, considering how tired we were. Not the biggest tree in the wood, but this cut came perhaps three-quarters of the way UP the mighty tree.
Note the junior ranger working on his badge. Not exactly hiking shoes, but that's all he wears.
Numerology
What’s you favorite uniform number? Why? Numbers fall in and out of fashion. I’ve worn many uniform numbers over the years, now I discuss this with my son.
Might as well go at it in numerical order…
1. As a teen kicker I bought an expensive Falcons jersey before the practice was popular…number one with D.MURPHY on the back, so my brother couldn’t wear it. Now I consider the number to be selfish. Only kickers like Garo should be number one. Tech should retire number one…for Eddie MacAshan, not Reggie Ball. UGA could retire it for that current WR. Then they wouldn’t have to deal with it any more. In baseball it means good field, no hit.
2. To me, Two means second-best. Besides Jeter, who’s worn two? Will’s basketball number, Ugh. My brother’s favorite, also worn by his soccer-playing son.
3. Good number. The Holy Trinity, or Ruth, ARod, or Lamonica. Dale Murphy. Will wore it for a while.
4. Made cool by Blauser and Farve, though it’s not one of my faves. The Iron Horse, Lou Gehrig.
5. Joltin’Joe. Paul Hornug, or Falcons Charmin’ Harmon Wages and Morten Andersen. Different and good, but not a great basketball number. Will’s current baseball number.
6. Not a fave, though Cox and Torre wear it. The devil’s number. OK if your name is Sonny Sixkiller.
7. Everyone’s favorite number…it’s too popular. God, the Mick, Francoeur. I even wore it for a while. Will wore it some, too. These days you can find a lot of cheap number 7 Falcons jerseys at Goodwill stores.
8. Yaz and Yogi, Buck Belue. Steve Young. Not a fave of mine.
9. Ted Williams. OK number, but not great
10. The perfect ten. It just doesn’t look symmetrical. Chipper. Peachtree Bart. Fran Tarkenton.
11. OK in some cases. Has that slimming look, except on Joe Kapp.
12. Another number that doesn’t look symmetrical. Used to be popular, but not these days.
13. Unlucky number made cool by ARod.
16. Joe Montana made it cool for a generation of QBs.
17. Havlicek made it cool in basketball…I like 17 a lot. Chris Gardocki. Jefferson Street Joe Gilliam. Billy Kilmer.
18. Cool because it’s a good age. Peyton. Growing up it was Roman Gabriel.
19. Unitas. An old-school number, like 18.
21. My high school football number, because of Jim Kiick. Worn by many greats: Spahn, ‘Nique, Calvin Johnson, Tim Duncan.
23. Jordan. Now everyone wants it, including LeBron. I wore 23 before it was cool, as a kid. At the Cubs camp Sosa was 21, before all the HRs. Instead I picked 23 for Ryne Sandberg, but they put our names on the back. Had I known that I would’ve picked three.
24. Great baseball number…Willie Mays.
25. Biletnikoff, my favorite receiver. Art Malone. Andruw.
27. Classic baseball number.
Ending in Zero: Not that great.
Ending in One: My favorite.
Ending in Two: Not bad.
Ending in Three: Above Average.
Ending in Four: Generally OK.
Ending in Five: Some good, some bad. Too square.
Ending in 6 isn’t good, like 26, 36, 46, 56, 76. But 66 and 86 are ok.
Ending in 7 is better, kinda old-school. But not 37, 57, 77. These days 27 & 47 are great for kickers.
Eights and 9’s are like 6’s, though 89 and 99 are good.
31. Greg Maddux made it good.
32. Magic
33. Larry Bird and Kareem. Cannonball Butler.
34. Herschel. Not a good basketball number.
35. Knucksie was the only good 35.
39. Only on Larry Csonka.
41. Eddie Matthews and several others. Brian Piccolo.
42. A good number…21 times two. Jackie Robinson. Paul Warfield.
43. Richard Petty
44. The Hammer. Reggie Jackson was a copycat.
47. Glavine.
51. Butkus. Guys with skinny necks shouldn’t wear it.
55. Orel Hershieser.
80. Many WRs copy the great Jerry Rice.
81. OK, but not symmetrical. Carl Eller. Wes Chesson. Looks good on Calvin.
82. Wore it my sophomore year and liked it. Ken Burrow made me like it.
83. Not bad
84. Looked good on Randy Moss.
86. Boyd Dowler. Hines Ward. The late Jim Mitchell.
89. Better than 88. Otis Taylor.
99. Gretzky.
Might as well go at it in numerical order…
1. As a teen kicker I bought an expensive Falcons jersey before the practice was popular…number one with D.MURPHY on the back, so my brother couldn’t wear it. Now I consider the number to be selfish. Only kickers like Garo should be number one. Tech should retire number one…for Eddie MacAshan, not Reggie Ball. UGA could retire it for that current WR. Then they wouldn’t have to deal with it any more. In baseball it means good field, no hit.
2. To me, Two means second-best. Besides Jeter, who’s worn two? Will’s basketball number, Ugh. My brother’s favorite, also worn by his soccer-playing son.
3. Good number. The Holy Trinity, or Ruth, ARod, or Lamonica. Dale Murphy. Will wore it for a while.
4. Made cool by Blauser and Farve, though it’s not one of my faves. The Iron Horse, Lou Gehrig.
5. Joltin’Joe. Paul Hornug, or Falcons Charmin’ Harmon Wages and Morten Andersen. Different and good, but not a great basketball number. Will’s current baseball number.
6. Not a fave, though Cox and Torre wear it. The devil’s number. OK if your name is Sonny Sixkiller.
7. Everyone’s favorite number…it’s too popular. God, the Mick, Francoeur. I even wore it for a while. Will wore it some, too. These days you can find a lot of cheap number 7 Falcons jerseys at Goodwill stores.
8. Yaz and Yogi, Buck Belue. Steve Young. Not a fave of mine.
9. Ted Williams. OK number, but not great
10. The perfect ten. It just doesn’t look symmetrical. Chipper. Peachtree Bart. Fran Tarkenton.
11. OK in some cases. Has that slimming look, except on Joe Kapp.
12. Another number that doesn’t look symmetrical. Used to be popular, but not these days.
13. Unlucky number made cool by ARod.
16. Joe Montana made it cool for a generation of QBs.
17. Havlicek made it cool in basketball…I like 17 a lot. Chris Gardocki. Jefferson Street Joe Gilliam. Billy Kilmer.
18. Cool because it’s a good age. Peyton. Growing up it was Roman Gabriel.
19. Unitas. An old-school number, like 18.
21. My high school football number, because of Jim Kiick. Worn by many greats: Spahn, ‘Nique, Calvin Johnson, Tim Duncan.
23. Jordan. Now everyone wants it, including LeBron. I wore 23 before it was cool, as a kid. At the Cubs camp Sosa was 21, before all the HRs. Instead I picked 23 for Ryne Sandberg, but they put our names on the back. Had I known that I would’ve picked three.
24. Great baseball number…Willie Mays.
25. Biletnikoff, my favorite receiver. Art Malone. Andruw.
27. Classic baseball number.
Ending in Zero: Not that great.
Ending in One: My favorite.
Ending in Two: Not bad.
Ending in Three: Above Average.
Ending in Four: Generally OK.
Ending in Five: Some good, some bad. Too square.
Ending in 6 isn’t good, like 26, 36, 46, 56, 76. But 66 and 86 are ok.
Ending in 7 is better, kinda old-school. But not 37, 57, 77. These days 27 & 47 are great for kickers.
Eights and 9’s are like 6’s, though 89 and 99 are good.
31. Greg Maddux made it good.
32. Magic
33. Larry Bird and Kareem. Cannonball Butler.
34. Herschel. Not a good basketball number.
35. Knucksie was the only good 35.
39. Only on Larry Csonka.
41. Eddie Matthews and several others. Brian Piccolo.
42. A good number…21 times two. Jackie Robinson. Paul Warfield.
43. Richard Petty
44. The Hammer. Reggie Jackson was a copycat.
47. Glavine.
51. Butkus. Guys with skinny necks shouldn’t wear it.
55. Orel Hershieser.
80. Many WRs copy the great Jerry Rice.
81. OK, but not symmetrical. Carl Eller. Wes Chesson. Looks good on Calvin.
82. Wore it my sophomore year and liked it. Ken Burrow made me like it.
83. Not bad
84. Looked good on Randy Moss.
86. Boyd Dowler. Hines Ward. The late Jim Mitchell.
89. Better than 88. Otis Taylor.
99. Gretzky.
Totem Pole
My youngest with artwork that looks like he could've produced, in from of the Pacific Ocean.
My daughter is like me. Most of her pictures were great, but most didn't have people in them.
Monday, November 26, 2007
Thanksgiving 2007
Thursday late-morning traffic through town was heavy but not gridlocked, though south of town it was slow through McDonough. No one brought dressing for Thanksgiving dinner, so I was at Kroger ten minutes before we were to eat. Didn’t get to see much Thursday football, but made up for it the next two days.
Left the gas station in north Macon at 8:40 pm Thursday and drove non-stop to Jefferson, arriving at 1:05 am. Nice cut-through to I-20 via Gray, Eatonton, and Lake Oconee. When we got on the interstate and saw we were 73 miles from Augusta, I was able to calculate exactly when we would arrive…and we did. Jefferson is 30 miles closer to my parents in Macon than our house in Marietta! Ceil saw a group of deer on the side of the road.
Didn’t move the car for two days. Saturday at 5:30 I went outsides and noticed something had leaked out from under the van…antifreeze. The reservoir was nearly empty. Sunday morning we called a local shade-tree mechanical…turned out to be the water pump. We ran up to Advanced Auto Parts to get the last one they had, and $120.00 later it was fixed.
Saw a gaggle of 25 wild turkeys in a field Sunday morning as well. Instead of leaving around ten, we didn’t leave until two, making traffic was much heavier…particularly at the I-20 & 285 interchange.
Left the gas station in north Macon at 8:40 pm Thursday and drove non-stop to Jefferson, arriving at 1:05 am. Nice cut-through to I-20 via Gray, Eatonton, and Lake Oconee. When we got on the interstate and saw we were 73 miles from Augusta, I was able to calculate exactly when we would arrive…and we did. Jefferson is 30 miles closer to my parents in Macon than our house in Marietta! Ceil saw a group of deer on the side of the road.
Didn’t move the car for two days. Saturday at 5:30 I went outsides and noticed something had leaked out from under the van…antifreeze. The reservoir was nearly empty. Sunday morning we called a local shade-tree mechanical…turned out to be the water pump. We ran up to Advanced Auto Parts to get the last one they had, and $120.00 later it was fixed.
Saw a gaggle of 25 wild turkeys in a field Sunday morning as well. Instead of leaving around ten, we didn’t leave until two, making traffic was much heavier…particularly at the I-20 & 285 interchange.
UGA / GT Game Notes
Saw the kicker grab his hamstring on a kickoff,
so it was no surprise Andy Bailey kicked (and missed).
Dropped pass on first play of the game would’ve been an easy TD
& swung momentum GT’s way.
Worst pass interference penalty ever called led to a UGA TD.
Booker didn’t step into throw, leading to a short throw & an interception.
GT CB makes a heads up play to pick up lateral, and then fumbled the ball back instead of setting up GT first and goal…another touchdown blown. On next play GT is called for a personal foul: another dumb GT play.
GT backup QBs hadn’t played enough to be ready for a tough game situation.
Putting Booker in to pass and Nesbit in to run made it easy for UGA to defend.
GT dropped 3-4 passes, which didn’t help.
If Gailey is to be fired, they don’t need to wait till after the Emerald Nut Bowl.
Paul Maguire only stated the obvious and wasn’t needed in the booth,
with Nessler & Greise there.
Don’t they know that all year the previous announcers have said the same thing?
Same thing with Clemson games and Boston College games.
Nice for Munson to call some plays, but dumb for overcoat-wearing Zeire to sneak in a comment on national TV…he just doesn’t represent UGA like a Buck Belue would.
Great to have Nessler calling games in Atlanta…
…like having Al Michaels call a game in San Francisco.
Kentucky blew an easy chance to win their game.
Miss State’s comeback to beat Ole Miss made it a good game to watch.
Same with Hawaii/Boise…hard-hitting play by DBs after catches.
so it was no surprise Andy Bailey kicked (and missed).
Dropped pass on first play of the game would’ve been an easy TD
& swung momentum GT’s way.
Worst pass interference penalty ever called led to a UGA TD.
Booker didn’t step into throw, leading to a short throw & an interception.
GT CB makes a heads up play to pick up lateral, and then fumbled the ball back instead of setting up GT first and goal…another touchdown blown. On next play GT is called for a personal foul: another dumb GT play.
GT backup QBs hadn’t played enough to be ready for a tough game situation.
Putting Booker in to pass and Nesbit in to run made it easy for UGA to defend.
GT dropped 3-4 passes, which didn’t help.
If Gailey is to be fired, they don’t need to wait till after the Emerald Nut Bowl.
Paul Maguire only stated the obvious and wasn’t needed in the booth,
with Nessler & Greise there.
Don’t they know that all year the previous announcers have said the same thing?
Same thing with Clemson games and Boston College games.
Nice for Munson to call some plays, but dumb for overcoat-wearing Zeire to sneak in a comment on national TV…he just doesn’t represent UGA like a Buck Belue would.
Great to have Nessler calling games in Atlanta…
…like having Al Michaels call a game in San Francisco.
Kentucky blew an easy chance to win their game.
Miss State’s comeback to beat Ole Miss made it a good game to watch.
Same with Hawaii/Boise…hard-hitting play by DBs after catches.
Clemson / Carolina Game Notes
With Clemson’s offensive talent, there was no way they should lose.
The State newspaper ran the top number wearers in SC & Clemson history…
…I didn’t see the Fridge on the list.
Will got to go to his first SC/Clemson game, & first game at Williams-Bryce Stadium.
SC’s helmets and jerseys looked good, but both teams had ugly stripes on their pants.
Clemson & UGA have great-looking helmets,
but ugly them up with all the little bone & tiger paw stickers on the back.
For all their talent, Davis & Spiller often make bad decisions…
…they have nothing on UGA’s Brown & Moreno, who break off long TD runs…
…I think a lot of it has to do with coaching.
Choice is tougher up the middle.
Spiller is quick, but a below average punt returner.
Clemson’s kicker would’ve been run out of town had he missed that easy kick…
…they still need to upgrade for next year if they want to win more games.
The Tigers could’ve/should’ve beat GT & BC…
…they would’ve been in the top 3 with a chance to play in the championship game.
Spurrier appears to have a motivation problem with his special-teams players, which is completely unreasonable. Any college athlete should realize why they’ve been given a scholarship: to give their all on the field. If walk-ons don’t hustle they should be kicked off the team.
The State newspaper ran the top number wearers in SC & Clemson history…
…I didn’t see the Fridge on the list.
Will got to go to his first SC/Clemson game, & first game at Williams-Bryce Stadium.
SC’s helmets and jerseys looked good, but both teams had ugly stripes on their pants.
Clemson & UGA have great-looking helmets,
but ugly them up with all the little bone & tiger paw stickers on the back.
For all their talent, Davis & Spiller often make bad decisions…
…they have nothing on UGA’s Brown & Moreno, who break off long TD runs…
…I think a lot of it has to do with coaching.
Choice is tougher up the middle.
Spiller is quick, but a below average punt returner.
Clemson’s kicker would’ve been run out of town had he missed that easy kick…
…they still need to upgrade for next year if they want to win more games.
The Tigers could’ve/should’ve beat GT & BC…
…they would’ve been in the top 3 with a chance to play in the championship game.
Spurrier appears to have a motivation problem with his special-teams players, which is completely unreasonable. Any college athlete should realize why they’ve been given a scholarship: to give their all on the field. If walk-ons don’t hustle they should be kicked off the team.
Top Five All-Time College Football Players
The last five they’ve added…
10. Vince Young. Better than Vick, but no Teabow.
9. Roger Staubach. Won the Heisman at Navy
8. Bo Jackson: Correct top ten pick.
7. Tony Dorsett: Had him on earlier lists.
6. Jim Thorpe: Correct top ten pick.
Here's my updated Top Five:
5. Ricky Williams: broke rushing record.
4. Tommy Frazier: won 2 national championships.
3. John Hannah: greatest lineman ever.
2. Barry Sanders: a sure top 5 pick.
1. Herschel Walker: a sure top 5 pick.
Teabow could be up here before it's all over.
10. Vince Young. Better than Vick, but no Teabow.
9. Roger Staubach. Won the Heisman at Navy
8. Bo Jackson: Correct top ten pick.
7. Tony Dorsett: Had him on earlier lists.
6. Jim Thorpe: Correct top ten pick.
Here's my updated Top Five:
5. Ricky Williams: broke rushing record.
4. Tommy Frazier: won 2 national championships.
3. John Hannah: greatest lineman ever.
2. Barry Sanders: a sure top 5 pick.
1. Herschel Walker: a sure top 5 pick.
Teabow could be up here before it's all over.
Wednesday, November 21, 2007
Nike Shox Team Ups
Just as I discovered the Flight shoes posted below, my cell rang. As I talked to Ceil I became even more excited when I discovered this pair of Nike Shox Team Ups. It was a size eleven, but I figured they were worth getting even if Will had to grow into them.
Turned out they fit exactly the same as the 10-1/2 Flights. Will wore these Ups Monday night.
The both pair were white with navy trim, though this photo is actually a dark-green shoe.
My Hometown
Anna and ballet…yesterday she didn’t want to go to an extra class because she wanted to watch the big Oprah Favorites show. She and Ceil usually don’t watch Oprah. Today she’s unveiling the new American Girl doll, and Hannah Montana is on as well. You may have heard Oprah filmed yesterday’s show in Macon, in the beautiful City Auditorium, restored not long ago. I actually played my first recreation basketball games there.
Speaking of Macon, last night I saw pictures from the reunion I had missed…more on that later! As expected, there were very few from my old crowd there. Three basketball players who were good friends showed up…it would’ve been nice to see them, as well as one close friend who’d only been back for one reunion.
Nice family comments from Glavine at his press conference.
Over the weekend I may write a lot, then post it all Monday when I'm back under more normal conditions. Missy, is that proper blogging etiquette?
Speaking of Macon, last night I saw pictures from the reunion I had missed…more on that later! As expected, there were very few from my old crowd there. Three basketball players who were good friends showed up…it would’ve been nice to see them, as well as one close friend who’d only been back for one reunion.
Nice family comments from Glavine at his press conference.
Over the weekend I may write a lot, then post it all Monday when I'm back under more normal conditions. Missy, is that proper blogging etiquette?
Nike Shox Flight
I had given up the search for a nice, cheap pair of basketball shoes for Will. Then last Saturday I stumbled across TWO deeply discounted pair.
This Nike Shox Flight pair was his size 10-1/2.
I was so excited I couldn't shop any more, so I headed for the checkout. Afterwards I realized an older gentleman I'd seen was someone I knew, but hadn't talked to.
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
Tuesday Stuff
Haven’t been to the new Sears yet, though I doubt I’ll have many reasons to. Ceil was at the Avenue Saturday afternoon…at the Gap and probably some other places, between 5 and 7 pm.
I’m sure Necessary Roughness hasn’t aged well. The uniforms were plain, but interesting that they were green. Long striped socks and adidas turf shoes. I had forgotten about the prison team, but remembered Bakula and Ireland. Like Cindy Crawford, Ireland has built a big business empire.
Except for DOB, the media hasn’t hit on the fact that getting Glavine for $8 million was a good deal. Sure he could flop, but so could anyone else who would’ve costed even more for a multi-year contract. Hopefully this year one or three of the youngsters will step up.
Listening to a book on tape about baseball history by an older NY Times sportswriter. Several chapters on the invention of the game and on play in the 1800’s, which I knew little about. Even the stuff about the Black Sox, Ruth, Jackie, the 50’s, and free agency had facts I didn’t know. Think it’s just called “Baseball, A History.”
Thanksgiving in Macon this year, which means the NFL games can be watched a little. Everyone wants to go the SC, so instead of driving back home late Thursday, then taking most of the day to make it to SC, I suggested driving straight from Macon to SC that night, even if we get a late start. I’ve missed a few SC trips, so I’ll make the trip, even though there’s never much to do. I’ll have to get out of paintball…”touch” football being guarded by an overzealous 20-year old distant nephew is bad enough (though that makes beating him on a route all the more fun).
I’m sure Necessary Roughness hasn’t aged well. The uniforms were plain, but interesting that they were green. Long striped socks and adidas turf shoes. I had forgotten about the prison team, but remembered Bakula and Ireland. Like Cindy Crawford, Ireland has built a big business empire.
Except for DOB, the media hasn’t hit on the fact that getting Glavine for $8 million was a good deal. Sure he could flop, but so could anyone else who would’ve costed even more for a multi-year contract. Hopefully this year one or three of the youngsters will step up.
Listening to a book on tape about baseball history by an older NY Times sportswriter. Several chapters on the invention of the game and on play in the 1800’s, which I knew little about. Even the stuff about the Black Sox, Ruth, Jackie, the 50’s, and free agency had facts I didn’t know. Think it’s just called “Baseball, A History.”
Thanksgiving in Macon this year, which means the NFL games can be watched a little. Everyone wants to go the SC, so instead of driving back home late Thursday, then taking most of the day to make it to SC, I suggested driving straight from Macon to SC that night, even if we get a late start. I’ve missed a few SC trips, so I’ll make the trip, even though there’s never much to do. I’ll have to get out of paintball…”touch” football being guarded by an overzealous 20-year old distant nephew is bad enough (though that makes beating him on a route all the more fun).
Flight Beats Arch Rival
Will’s Flight JV team overcame a first quarter deficit to beat arch-rival Crown 45 – 37 last night, before a packed crowd in the cramped Crown gymnasium. The JV boys won after the JV girls blew out the Crown JV, and then the Flight Varsity girls and boys led throughout their games to finish the sweep.
The starting lineups were introduced on the PA before the game, so it was the first time Will got to run out like that. He ran down the opening tip, grabbed 3 rebounds and a steal, and got off 2 shots. The coach continues to insert Will to provide more defense in key stretches of the game. Crown had a shooter make several early three-pointers, but Will came back in and stayed close, and the guy scarcely made a basket the rest of the way. On defense Will also forced a jump ball.
The parking lot was already full when I arrived late in the JV girl’s game. With the benches on one side of the court, there was only room for 2 rows of folding chairs on the other, where the parents sat. The younger Crown students congregated on the stage at the far end of the court, in front of several Christmas trees. Older Crown students and some parents stood on one side of the balcony overlooking the court. The large crowd of Living Science students filled the other side of the balcony, cheering relentlessly with their faces painted, giving Flight a home-court advantage in the Crown gym.
Thanks to several 3-pointers, Crown led 13 – 9 after the first quarter, but surged ahead, leading 22 – 18 at the half. Flight extended their lead in the 3rd-quarter to 37 – 29. DJ was having a good game shooting and rebounding, but he continued to feed the ball to Connor in the corner for a three or a drive to the basket. In the fourth quarter DJ and Connor slowed down the game, actually running the 4-corners offense.
…DJ scored 17 points, going 4 – 7 on 3-pointers. He had 13 rebounds, 5 assists, and 7 steals.
…Connor led all scorers with 24 points. He was 2 – 4 from 3-point-land, and added 8 from the foul line.
…Seven of Holt’s 11 rebounds came in the first quarter.
…Isaac only made one free throw and had 3 boards, but again played a key role with his ball-handling and on defense.
…Josh scored a basket and had 5 rebounds to go with a steal and a block.
…Jonathan, Joel, and Max didn’t play much.
The starting lineups were introduced on the PA before the game, so it was the first time Will got to run out like that. He ran down the opening tip, grabbed 3 rebounds and a steal, and got off 2 shots. The coach continues to insert Will to provide more defense in key stretches of the game. Crown had a shooter make several early three-pointers, but Will came back in and stayed close, and the guy scarcely made a basket the rest of the way. On defense Will also forced a jump ball.
The parking lot was already full when I arrived late in the JV girl’s game. With the benches on one side of the court, there was only room for 2 rows of folding chairs on the other, where the parents sat. The younger Crown students congregated on the stage at the far end of the court, in front of several Christmas trees. Older Crown students and some parents stood on one side of the balcony overlooking the court. The large crowd of Living Science students filled the other side of the balcony, cheering relentlessly with their faces painted, giving Flight a home-court advantage in the Crown gym.
Thanks to several 3-pointers, Crown led 13 – 9 after the first quarter, but surged ahead, leading 22 – 18 at the half. Flight extended their lead in the 3rd-quarter to 37 – 29. DJ was having a good game shooting and rebounding, but he continued to feed the ball to Connor in the corner for a three or a drive to the basket. In the fourth quarter DJ and Connor slowed down the game, actually running the 4-corners offense.
…DJ scored 17 points, going 4 – 7 on 3-pointers. He had 13 rebounds, 5 assists, and 7 steals.
…Connor led all scorers with 24 points. He was 2 – 4 from 3-point-land, and added 8 from the foul line.
…Seven of Holt’s 11 rebounds came in the first quarter.
…Isaac only made one free throw and had 3 boards, but again played a key role with his ball-handling and on defense.
…Josh scored a basket and had 5 rebounds to go with a steal and a block.
…Jonathan, Joel, and Max didn’t play much.
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