The 2009 Summer Season officially started today at Sharpe Park.
Here is a quick update of the games at field #5:
The Annihilators began their season against their rivals from the 2008 Summer session, Family Medicine of Michigan a.k.a. The Ball Kickers. The Annihilators entered the season missing their all-star first baseman, Rob Feguer, but had replaced him in the off-season with some new talent. The team has added Amanda Sloan, Matt Morden, Kim Layman, Justin Dow. This injection of youth, with the exception of Kim, may be what gives the Annihilators the edge over their competitors this year. Family Medicine of Michigan came into their first game missing their two best players from last year. Without a full arsenal and facing the always impressive Annihilator defense, Family Medicine of Michigan lost their first game 0-2.
The late game featured the team formerly known as "Kickin' Systems", who are now called "Kicking All Day Long" against "Origami Brainiacs". The Origami Braniacs did not seem very prepared coming into this season as they lost 16-0 in disgraceful fashion. The Kicking All Day Long team comes into the 2009 season with many new faces and the disappearance of many old ones. This team needed an overhaul and coach Bob McCleery gave it just that. The team looked quite impressive on offense and had a decent defense as well. This team may be one to watch toward the end of the season.
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Winter Kickball Tournament?
I've heard of some stupid ideas in my time and this is simply one more. Delta Township recently sent out fliers to all of the participants in their two, 2008 summer leagues, notifying them of a Winter Kickball Tournament. My team, The Annihilators, as well as virtually every other team in the league suffered numerous injuries from bumps and bruises to a torn achilles' during the summer league alone. Why would we want to tempt fate with an already dangerous game, by adding a increasingly dangerous, cold and icy environment?
Delta Township obviously isn't concerned about how dangerous this could get, because all participants sign waivers, releasing Delta Township of their liability for injuries incurred during these games.
Delta Township obviously isn't concerned about how dangerous this could get, because all participants sign waivers, releasing Delta Township of their liability for injuries incurred during these games.
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
The Ball Kickers Strike Back?
The Ball Kickers United (BKU), not the same team that gave the Annihilators fits in the Summer season, but the School's-Out League Champions faced the Recess League Champions last night. I am sad to report that the Ball Kickers United team emerged victorious in both games. I did not have the privilege of watching these two championship teams face-off, but from what I gathered this Ball Kicker team is a talented one who are already poised, in week 2 of this 5-week season to take home another championship.
It is worth noting that the talented Annihilator team was missing some of its key players for this big game. Star first-baseman Rob Feguer was absent, along with Jacob Fazekas.
Summer-season part-time kickball star, Ken Federeau, who has been MIA due to a knee injury received a positive diagnosis from his orthopedic surgeon recently and may actually see some kickball action this fall.
Unrelated: I attended the recent Grand River Connection meeting at Spartan Stadium. It was an interesting experience. There were many young professionals from every field imaginable there. Most of the people I met with were extremely friendly, but there were a few pretentious bastards there as well. Altogether the overall experience was a positive one and I will definitely attend future events.
It is worth noting that the talented Annihilator team was missing some of its key players for this big game. Star first-baseman Rob Feguer was absent, along with Jacob Fazekas.
Summer-season part-time kickball star, Ken Federeau, who has been MIA due to a knee injury received a positive diagnosis from his orthopedic surgeon recently and may actually see some kickball action this fall.
Unrelated: I attended the recent Grand River Connection meeting at Spartan Stadium. It was an interesting experience. There were many young professionals from every field imaginable there. Most of the people I met with were extremely friendly, but there were a few pretentious bastards there as well. Altogether the overall experience was a positive one and I will definitely attend future events.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Seein' Red
The One-Kick Wonders, School's Out League runner-up in the Summer Season, were Seein' Red after the Recess League Champion, Annihilators swept the two-game series.
Way to go, Champs! Do I smell a repeat?
The Kickin' Systems squad was also Seein' Red on Tuesday night, but not at the hands of the Annihilators. Two players drew blood in sliding incidents and one player is believed to have broken his leg in his first professional kickball game.
Surgeon General's Warning:
Kickball is not for the faint of heart, and may result in serious injury. Those pregnant and nursing should not attempt to play kickball. If on kickball, you should not operate heavy machinery as there is good chance you may injure other players.
Way to go, Champs! Do I smell a repeat?
The Kickin' Systems squad was also Seein' Red on Tuesday night, but not at the hands of the Annihilators. Two players drew blood in sliding incidents and one player is believed to have broken his leg in his first professional kickball game.
Surgeon General's Warning:
Kickball is not for the faint of heart, and may result in serious injury. Those pregnant and nursing should not attempt to play kickball. If on kickball, you should not operate heavy machinery as there is good chance you may injure other players.
Monday, August 18, 2008
2008 Fall Kickball Season
It's official, Kickball fans. The Delta Township Fall 2008 Kickball season officially starts today.
The Summer Recess-League Champions, The Annihilators, have found themselves amidst some fierce competition this season. Although it does not appear that they will have to compete with their Summer season rivals, The Ball Kickers, they will face new opposition from the Summer School's Out League Champions, Ball Kickers United (BKU), an impressive Delta Township team that was the runner-up to BKU last season, and a completely revamped Kickin' Systems team under new coach Bob McCleery.
Rumor-mill: The restructured Kickin' Systems team has apparently been working on a new team name. Stay tuned for further details. There is also rumor of a sixth mystery team that has recently joined the Fall Tuesday night league.
Spoiler alert: Look for Annihilator, Jacob Fazekas, to play a pivotal role this season. Last season Jacob played only ten innings due to scheduling issues, but this veteran of the Meridian Township league has got mad skillz.
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The Summer Recess-League Champions, The Annihilators, have found themselves amidst some fierce competition this season. Although it does not appear that they will have to compete with their Summer season rivals, The Ball Kickers, they will face new opposition from the Summer School's Out League Champions, Ball Kickers United (BKU), an impressive Delta Township team that was the runner-up to BKU last season, and a completely revamped Kickin' Systems team under new coach Bob McCleery.
Rumor-mill: The restructured Kickin' Systems team has apparently been working on a new team name. Stay tuned for further details. There is also rumor of a sixth mystery team that has recently joined the Fall Tuesday night league.
Spoiler alert: Look for Annihilator, Jacob Fazekas, to play a pivotal role this season. Last season Jacob played only ten innings due to scheduling issues, but this veteran of the Meridian Township league has got mad skillz.
New segment
Made-up Word of the Day: Snarky
If you know of a made-up word that you would like to see featured on this site, please include it in a post or submit it to me via Facebook.
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
A Kickball Tragedy
An inaugural Summer Kickball season has left Annihilator, Ken Federeau, with what is believed to be a torn meniscus. He is scheduled to have an MRI tomorrow morning to find out for sure, but it is nearly certain that he will miss the entire Fall Kickball season.
The meniscus, for those who don't know, is the cartilage in the knee area behind the patella, which cannot be removed under any circumstances.
The meniscus, for those who don't know, is the cartilage in the knee area behind the patella, which cannot be removed under any circumstances.
Monday, August 11, 2008
U.S. Men's Swimming 4 X 100 Relay Team Compared to Championship Kickball team, The Annihilators
The U.S. men's 4 x 100 swimming relay team achieved gold last night, beating the much favored French team.
Their great victory has been compared, by me, to the triumphant win of The Annihilators over The Ball Kickers in the Delta Township Recess League Championship kickball game.
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