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.