2007 Tournament Results

In the end, there can be only one.

And this year, "the one" was not the Big Johnsons. But who says being runner up can't be any fun? The BJs played 4 SOLID kickball games - probably the best we've played all year. It really should have been enough, but it was just the other team's day.

Probably the biggest kudos have to go to Mark and Lindsay for making all those great catches in right field. The wind took about all the balls out their way, and they were grabbing them all. There were a couple balls that managed to buck the wind and make their way into left field and this gave Steve the chance to make a HUGE running, sliding catch. I think that catch got voted the best catch of the day.

All our infielders were having great days, too - Molly, Scott, Craig, Sarah, Michelle and Lori - you guys made the plays that kept us in there.

Offensively the BJs were wicked-tough. Great base running and huge HUGE rallies by a couple home runs from Craig and Dave's grand slam. Sure, that one was a couple inches foul, but hey - the umps didn't call it, so we'll take the 4 runs.

Speaking of umps - the BJs have to thank the McNally's team for hangin' out and rooting for us - and heckling the umps in our favor. Those guys were awesome - I mean, you gotta love a team that shows up to a kickball tournament with a 16 gallon keg!


So we finished 2nd in '06 and 2nd in '07 - not too shabby. Let's shoot for the championship in '08, though!

September 12th Game Summary

After a lot of heated discussions, the BJs decided to continue our strategy from last week. So we kept it a close game, 15-13...but ended-up letting Wulf's Team have the "W."

This was our last regular season game, so we finished with a 5-3 record. Our 3 in a row wins earned us a bye in the first round of the upcoming tournament, so that strategy worked out well. And we think our "losing" strategy the last 3 games will give us a HUGE psychological advantage in the tournament. Little do all the other teams know, we're the sleepers...the team to beat. Just like last year, baby...look out - 'cause the Big Johnson's are comin' for ya!

Speaking of the tournament - we'll see you all there around 9:30. Show up ready to play! Jesse and I will be there about 8:45 to ump the 9:00 game - some feel free to come early and help us out!

And don't forget Rockfest III Saturday evening! I can't think of a better way to celebrate our wins than loud, head-banging 80's metal!

Oh yeah - we'll be celebrating Michelle's birthday all day, too!

Next Game

Better late than never, huh?

Wednesday September 12, 7:15 on field 19. We'll be playing Wulf's team.

Also - we are supposed to ump at 6:15 on field 17.


Giddy 'up BJs!

September 5th Game Summary

After our tough loss last week, we sat around cursing the McNally's team and started seriously discussing our strategy for the final weeks leading up to the tournament. After an exhausting round-table discussion involving numerous beers, we figured why not lose a couple games so we would be seeded better in the tournament next weekend.

So this week we kinda half-assed it out on the field. Of course we kept the score close (6-5)...didn't want the other team to think they could walk all over us, you know. In fact, we were pretty much forced to doctor the game sheets to show that they won.

Overall, it was a great morale booster knowing that we could have killed this team had we actually wanted to. You know...like not kicking pop-up to their strongest players...and maybe running instead of walking around the bases. I think we're all pumped for our final regular season game this coming week (Sept 12th) and for the end of the year tournament on the 15th.

Lookout Dunham White....the BJs will be on the hunt!

Oh yeah - after the BJs win the tournament, we'll be celebrating at Rockfest 3 featuring Ratt, Dokken and Great White. Bitchin! See you there!

Next Game

Wednesday September 5th, 6:15...field 19 - the BJs vs. the Office.

Hopefully the BJs will give a better performance this week.