Countdown to Destruction

Roster's Filling Out...

...so are my pants.

1. Anthony
2. Chris
3. Me
4. Ty
5. Chad
6. Norm
7. Mike J.
8. Lewis
9. Hogg
10. Kurtis
11. Chris's Co-workers (x 4)
12. Ira
13. Dave K. (confirmed!)

So right now, we're looking about 8 on 8. These numbers always fluctuate, but this is looking pretty healthy right now.

The only part-timers that I haven't heard from are Ben, Dan, and Simmons.


I'm finally getting pumped. Today is my last day of work for a while and I'll be able to focus on punishing some girly men.

Flag Reflex

Oh hey...me again. It appears as if the flags I used last year are no longer easily accessible. What I'm trying to say is I can't find them. No worries, because I may have found something better.

Not sure how everyone feels about this, but I found plenty of these versions of flags...the kind I'm used to...where the actual flag rips away from the belt. (plus they have the NFL logo on them) So they must be good.

PROOF:

Hopefully this is cool with everyone. If not, I don't really care. Hope everyone is saving adequate room for their Turkey tomorrow. (and Pizza Town on Friday)

Rule Violations

I may or may not remember last years rules correctly, and wanted to get a general consensus. Apparently the rules we played last year, that I had previously posted, are incorrect.

So does this sound about right:

• "Tackle" by use of flags in all situations, excpet...
• When sacking a QB behind line of scrimage, you are required to tackle, not pull flag

How does that sound? I'm always up for more rule tinkering...(and by rule tinkering, I mean role playing with my favorite pork products)

Speaking of pork products, there's a poll to your right...play along won't you?

Site Update, etc.

As you can see we have a fresh, clean new look here at M-burg Turkey Bowl. Hopefully all this work is worth it for the 3 weeks of the year we use this site. We may have to start incorporating some of these graphics on to T-shirts.

Weather:

There should be a new feature on the right showcasing the weather for Fisher Field. I'm currently seeing mixed reports. Some calling for 40-50% chance of showers, others just for clouds.

As you may or may not know, this is a rain or shine event. Weather conditions always make for a more memorable game.

Many moons ago, we had a snow game. It was poorly attended. I hauled in many long TD's. True story.

Roster Update:

Warriors
1. Anthony
2. Chris
3. Me
4. Ty
5. Chad
6. Norm
7. Mike J.
8. Lewis
9. Hogg (confirmed!)
10. Kurtis
11. Chris's Co-workers (x 4)

On the Fence
1. Ira
2. Dave K.
3. Ben
4. Dan
5. Simmons

No Go
1. Rose
2. Willy
3. Motz

***If I'm forgetting anyone, or you know for sure you're bringing someone with you, please let us know.***

MEGA UPDATE

We have a lot to go over and only five days left to iron out our S.

Details have been very, very light from you all as if you're playing or not. I swear to God, you better not be keeping mum trying to see if something better might come along. I will send Chris after you and he will rip your arms off and use your head as a drum kit.

Best I can tell, these are the players:

1. Anthony
2. Chris
3. Me
4. Ty
5. Ira (in need of a sitter...downgraded to 25%)
6. Norm
7. Mike J.
8. Lewis
9. Hogg
10. Kurtis (assuming there's no impromptu Contra tournament to attend)
11. Chris's Co-worker (x2 or 3?)

I took some liberties on some of you above, just assuming you're playing, so if you're not going to show, please let us know so we can make sure we have enough.

Fella's I have no idea about their intentions:

1. Ben
2. Dan
3. Dave K.
4. Chad L.
5. Motz
6. Simmons
7. Willy

MIA's

1. Rose
2. Weaver

***PLEASE IF YOU HAVE AN UPDATE AND CAN HELP SOLIDIFY YOUR POSITION ON THIS LIST (i.e. doggy style) PLEASE LET ME KNOW. ***

PREGAME DETAILS:

When: Friday, November 27, 2009
Time: 12 p.m. NOON
Where: Pizza Town- 2 Pine Tree Dr, Mechanicsburg, PA‎ - (717) 691-6733


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GAME TIME DETAILS:

When: Friday, November 27, 2009
Time: 1 p.m.
Where: Fisher Park- Fisher Road, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055

As a reminder for the first time ever, we modified our tackle rules and went with this hybrid (which I feel worked out pretty....pretty good):

RULE CHANGE
It appears that the modified tackle/flag rule change will be adopted. I have 16 red and 16 yellow flagged belts. They are the kind that the entire belt comes off, not just the flag. To recap the rule:

To sack a QB behind the line of scrimmage, or down a receiver after a reception- Tackle

Running plays, or plays where a QB scramble past line of scrimmage- Flags.

Any other thoughts? You have five days to share your hair brain ideas.

EVENING POST GAME HAPPY FUN TIMES
I believe we're up for anything. (i.e. see you at Moe's.) Who ever gets there first, dump some popcorn on the floor for Norm.

****Weather and roster up dates to follow this week.***

1 WEEK TILL PAIN

Hope to make an update later. Try to let me know if you're going to make it if you haven't already.

Preseason Roster

We will start the preseason with as many names as I can remember. All the names below are Turkey Bowl alumn. Some are short timers, but all have felt the glory and the pain of Fisher Field. I will be adding % chance of appearances beside each name.

1. Cashman- (0%- Getting married the following day. Don't get me started on how many levels of wrong that is.)

2. Anthony- (98%- Very committed. Once played during his lunch break)

3. Adam D.- (0%- Injury bug has cut short his once dominant Turkey Bowl career)

4. Chris- (95%- There's always a 5% chance he'll either be suffering from some sort of montezuma's revenge or be sleeping one off in the clink for accidental use of rage. 100% chance of dipping in either scenario though.)

5. Me- (75%- There's a 25% chance my heart won't survive Thanksgiving)

6. Ty- (65%- Strong possibility he'll be making his triumphant return to the grid iron, unless he's working on my heart or all the PJ and Phillies post season time off has caught up to him)

7. Ben- (10%- There's a 90% chance he accidentally created new strain of black plague by not owning a trash can)

8. Dan- (15%- The younger Fugate brothers often come as a package deal. Plus Dan may be smarter than us all combined and realizes we're too old to do this anymore)

9. Ira- (85%- Depends on if he takes cyanide capsule Daniel Snyder sent all Redskin fans this season.)

10. Norm- (87%- Hopefully recovered from off season injury sustained while bench pressing porcelain cat.)

11. Mike J.- (5%- It's been a while since he's laced up. Just married, possibly retired early.)

12. Dave K.- (20%- After almost needing an entire rib cage transplant after his last appearance, this may be the best chance we have at a return visit from the former defensive MVP.)

13. Chad L.- (40%- Assuming he can avoid any over sized roadkill, there's a chance we'll be seeing Chad as long as the Flyer's don't pick him up as their 57 goalie in 3 years.)

14. Lewis- (99.9%- Almost as automatic as you can get, barring an embolism from watching Andy Reid's clock management.)

15. Motz - (15%- Jack should be old enough to sit on the sidelines and/or play, plus sleep deprivation never hurt any one's game...saddle up.)

16. Rose- (25%- He's already claiming he can't, but I'm leaving a glimmer of hope. Just pretend like this is Katrina and you're trying to get to Ty's bachelor party.)

17. Matt R- (0%- No idea what Rossello Bros. are up to.)

18. Simmons- (5%- I believe work commitments and/or severe hangovers have prevented him from much playing time. Too bad, the game could always use more Hogg relatives.)

19. Hogg- (85%- Hogg goes MIA for months and then just suddenly appears. (in my dreams) (sexually) Here's hoping his stone hands can find their way to Fisher. (as well as my heart) (and by heart I mean junk)

20. Kurtis- (19%- Can't remember when the last time we've seen this bacon connoisseur.)

21. Weaver- (13%- Has Weave ever played? Maybe back in High School? Regardless, just feel like he should be part of the list. Family golf commitments interfere. If there's poor weather he might be able to play. Although for the record, I think he should get his priorities straight. 1. Turkey Bowl 2. My feelings 3. Golf 4. Family 5. Aids in Africa)

22. Willy- (20%- Out of town. Married. With child. Historically not the greatest situation to be in and to try and play in this game. Will cover him for one play if he shows up.)

I know we've had assorted neighbors and co-workers play, but I can't think of their names. This list will be trimmed down as we get closer to our opening (only) day roster.

B.A. Doing some Roster Trimming

Sooooooo....What's New?

Alright a-holes. Yes, I know...it's F'n November 9th, and I haven't done S for Turkey Bowl XV. I've heard many concerns about the lack of updates over the last couple of weeks. Some have even asked if we are still playing... The thought of that makes me so sick.



Those that have asked that...or even secretly asked that, or have thought about secretly asking that, but then changed their mind to take a huge crapola...you now have a 85% chance of this happening to you:




We will always play this game. We will always play this game the day after Thanksgiving. If we don't hear from Hogg, we will just assume he will be there. I will be out of breath by the 3rd play. This is what we know.


What we don't know...and what we never know for sure, is who is playing. Lets get the annual roll call going, so we know how hard we'll have to canvas the area for bodies (to hit the floor).


Let me know, and I'll try to keep this updated until the day of the game. Pre-game/Post-game details to follow.