Please note: if you are reading this thread for the first time, there is an update on page 50 of this thread in regard to the 2007 tourney!!!!) EDIT: As you probably already know, the official site is now complete: http://ohio.rbicentral.com
Okay, a lot of you had a lot of fun at Beales' COTUT (the Chicago national RBI tourney).
So the winner of the COTUT and I were thinking of hosting a tournament similar to the COTUT this summer.
Most of the COTUT rules will be the same (probably some slight variations). Here are some of the highlights:
* variable entry fee
* Curve--anything goes
* Two day tourney (over a weekend)
* minimum 16 entrants
* Top 4 pay out
Who all would seriously consider coming to Columbus, OH for a tourney? Columbus is a major hub for Southwest--so they very often have killer deals to Columbus.
If you missed the COTUT, you missed an awesome event. Here's the link to the COTUT (remember, this tourney will be similar):
http://www.rbibaseballcotut.com/
Also...maybe the Chi people interested could take a roadtrip together? If not, Cols/Chi flights are dirt cheap...
Edit by Gantry - The known dee-nee regulars that are attending:
- JoeDirt
- fknmclane
- fightonusc
- CurtFlood
- Attezzobal
- malnuboy
- Mike D
- rdub
- Gantry
- Sperling
- SmokedUBad
- Lips
- Potsie
I'll be there for sure and I would probably bring a few others from Chicago to make it an RBI roadtrip. Foster, the Texas guys, and Tennesse guys would most likely join your tournament as well. I would think you'd get a pretty good showing thanks to the Columbus location.
Keep us all updated with any details that become available.
Beales
Why aren't any of you candy-ass cake-eaters responding to this???
From what I see this morning, round trip to Columbus on Southwest is about $500. That's a little too steep for me, but if I can get a special rate between now and then I'd likely be in.
Depending on when it is, and if my wife lets me go, I would be interested, but could make no guarantees at this point.
WOW. That is steep. There will be some major specials between now and summer for sure. What airport(s) can you fly out of? I'll monitor it for you...
It would be very hard for me to miss this tourney. I got family in the area and don't live too far. I hate flying so I'd likely drive (though I flew to Columbus over the summer, the flight is incredibly short). A drunken IL contingent would be neat, though arranging a consistent time/date for all to depart and come back would be tough....
Quote from: Gantry on 11/04/04, 04:33:14 PM
It would be very hard for me to miss this tourney. I got family in the area and don't live too far. I hate flying so I'd likely drive (though I flew to Columbus over the summer, the flight is incredibly short). A drunken IL contingent would be neat, though arranging a consistent time/date for all to depart and come back would be tough....
Yeah, it's like a 40 minute flight...and you can sometimes find deals for $75 round trip on www.iflyswa.com
Here are the current Columbus, OH deals (they change 'em up often enough):
Columbus, OH
$34 one-way, to/from Chicago Midway, IL
$99 one-way, to/from Ft. Lauderdale/Hollywood, FL
$94 one-way, to/from San Diego, CA
Actually, I'll probably be moving to the Bay Area by this summer. Oakland or San Francisco for flights.
Has anyone ever thought of hosting a tournament in Vegas? Rooms are fairly cheap (especially off the strip), flights are cheap and plentiful, and there's plenty of non-RBI related activities...
Quote from: Gantry on 11/04/04, 04:33:14 PM
It would be very hard for me to miss this tourney. I got family in the area and don't live too far. I hate flying so I'd likely drive (though I flew to Columbus over the summer, the flight is incredibly short). A drunken IL contingent would be neat, though arranging a consistent time/date for all to depart and come back would be tough....
If I went it would be via car, I try to avoid flying when possible.
Quote from: Gantry on 11/04/04, 04:33:14 PM
It would be very hard for me to miss this tourney. I got family in the area and don't live too far. I hate flying so I'd likely drive (though I flew to Columbus over the summer, the flight is incredibly short). A drunken IL contingent would be neat, though arranging a consistent time/date for all to depart and come back would be tough....
Any chance you could play? Lotta time between now in then to get into playing shape...
I'd most likely be playing, but we'd have to see. $100 is a lot of change to give away when you know you are going to lose...
Quote from: Gantry on 11/04/04, 04:42:25 PM
I'd most likely be playing, but we'd have to see. $100 is a lot of change to give away when you know you are going to lose...
At the risk of sounding arrogant, I'm willing to play online with you whenever you want and teach you what I know...
Don't fall for it, Gantry! It's a trap designed to get you to fall for his evil, voodoo magic with the baseball. RUN AWAY FROM THE DARK SIDE!!!
Also Gantry if you want some time, we could meet up and play some, I could show you some of the "tricks" to curve, of course, you'd be better off learning from JoeD.
I'd love to participate in the cousin tournament but can't for three reasons:
1) I have no fucking money
2) I suck balls at curve pitch
3) my wife would probably cut off my nuts
Vegas is a good idea but I think there are probably too many extracurricular activities.
Damn you, McLane...that wasn't the response I was looking for... :-\
COTUT - everytime I see that acronymn I can only think of oral sex. not sure why.
Unfortunately, alot of quality players either stopped visiting the forum or never even found it to begin with. I'm going to Texas this weekend (for RBI and UT football), Kentucky the following weekend (for the girlfriend, a little recruiting isn't out of question either), and Tennessee the weekend after (for RBI and UT football). I'll be sure to plug the tournament to those guys. Nothing works better than direct marketing, I won't shut up about it.
Beales
Quote from: JoeDirt on 11/04/04, 05:01:52 PM
Damn you, McLane...that wasn't the response I was looking for... :-\
I'll work on it, seriously, I will. I'd love to come out for a tournament one of these days. The finances are the main issue. I wouldn't care if I got my ass kicked in curve.
Let's go...haven't heard from too many regulars...and BAINES, boy, you're in/near OH so you better respond, lest I sick SmokedUBad on you!
It would definitely be hard to pass up a big tourney that close to home. I'd definitely have to get in some curve action first but it'd probably be worth it regardless just to meet and hang out with everybody.
Bump, make this tourney happen JoeD...
It might be in the cards for MikeD. Let me see how I divvy up sales territories for 2005, and I might be able to expense some hotels for peeps. Should know after November.
Thanks for the bump. I believe half the battle is keeping this thread high enough for people to continually have to read it.
bump to keep the interest alive.
So far we have the following definites:
Gantry, JoeDirt, SmokedUBad, Riley, Foster
...and a shitload of denitely maybes!
Who else?
bump...
who else can potentially enter this tourney?
Briznock?
Rastein?
The Dark Side?
Jawls?
Noah?
Ryno?
Come on, Mcbitches! Represent!
Quote from: Mike D. on 11/12/04, 07:43:05 AM
It might be in the cards for MikeD. Let me see how I divvy up sales territories for 2005, and I might be able to expense some hotels for peeps. Should know after November.
MikeD...it's now about "after November." What do ya think?
I am tentatively planning on going. Again, finding airfare for less than $500, and a flight that doesn't involve a six-hour layover in Salt Lake City, is key.
I was looking and I'm an idiot but I couldn't find an exact date for the tourney.
Here's the deal: I finally graduate from ASU in May. I'm banking on receiving mucho deneiro from my relatives. What I'm hoping to do is quit the Depot and take a few weeks to make it back to Ohio and upstate New York to visit with family.
My family in Ohio lives in Cincy. I'd probably drive from Cincy to Rochester and what a coincidence, Columbus is on the way.
JoeD, I'll keep you posted. I'm probably just talking out my ass, but this is a definite possibility.
www.iflyswa.com currently has an Internet fare of $149 each way from LA to Columbus.
I think we can find better, even.
Damnit, JoeD. Is there a set date yet?
yep. www.priceline.com has fares at $204 ROUNDTRIP! :D
http://tickets.priceline.com/travel/airlines/lang/en-us/fare_results_bk.asp?session_key=5C0011AC5D0011AC20041201172522f2f840546046&plf=pcln&path=bak
The problem is that I'll likely be in the Bay Area (Oakland, probably) by this summer. But, I think I can find something that's not too ridicuously priced.
Is a date set yet? This should be a poll.
That specific date isn't set yet...but that's what we're shooting for. We just want to make sure people don't have a major conflict with it before we set it in stone.
I have flown from Cols to Bay area for under $200 more than one time, so that's good news...
I'm gonna be unlikely, though depending on when it actually happens there may be a chance, I may have to play it by ear.
I live just west of the Ohio border in Indiana, and am in education, so I'd be potentially up for it. Depends on what weekend you're talking about, I suppose
ED fan...do you live near t and his crew, or is it more coincidental?
I live very near to Fort Wayne, Indiana. I don't know how close that is to where you're talking about. I live about 20 miles west of the Ohio border, though
Quote from: fknmclane on 12/01/04, 11:18:53 AM
Damnit, JoeD. Is there a set date yet?
Sorry fknmcfuck...didn't see this.
The date is now set at the weekend of June 25. Games will start that Sat morning (10 or so) and commence throughout the day. Sunday's games will start at 10 am also.
Here's some new info for y'all to consider:
-- June 25 weekend
-- Hotel 10 mins from Columbus (airport code CMH) is $59/night...I suggest sharing rooms to get it even cheaper.
-- I will pick up all flying out of towners and take them back to airport as to spare taxi expenses
-- Anybody willing to allow their hotel room to be used as one of the tournament rooms where games are played will be monetarily compensated (this worked out great in Chi COTUT)
-- Entry fee will be per player choice of either: $50, $75, or $100. Top 4 finishers will win money:
1st place--50% of pot
2nd place--25% of pot
3rd place--15% of pot
4th place--10% of pot
If you elected for your fee to be $100, you will get the 100% of the % you earned. If you elected for your fee to be $75, you will get 75% of the & you earned...and obviously, if you elected $50, you will get 50% of the % payout...
So for example, if the total of the 16 entry fees is $1200 and the winner elected to pay $75 entry fee, then he would win:
1200 * 50% = $600 * 75% = $450.
And so on, and so fourth.
Money that is left over will be first used to pay the hotel room use feee(s) and what is left from that will be equally divided among the 16 players.
Actual tournament rules will be very similar to the rules of the COTUT: http://www.rbibaseballcotut.com/rules.html
Please PIM me if you have any questions.
We currently have 14 players who are either in for sure or very likely in for sure...so please don't wait until the last second.
Once tournament website is up, players will be required to send their entry fee as to secure their spot in the tourney.
Can't wait!
Quote from: JoeDirt on 12/02/04, 12:22:19 PM
The date is now set at the weekend of June 25. Games will start that Sat morning (10 or so) and commence throughout the day. Sunday's games will start at 10 am also.
Doh, I think the official due date is like June 24, so I'm very very very unlikely. I would really like to go, esp if mcclane, fighton, and others from the forums are going to be there.
JoeD, thanks for all the info. That definitely helps. I know you said last minute decisions suck, but that's where mine will fall, I think. I'll keep you posted. I really wanna make this happen
Quote from: ultimate7 on 12/02/04, 02:14:55 PM
Quote from: JoeDirt on 12/02/04, 12:22:19 PM
The date is now set at the weekend of June 25. Games will start that Sat morning (10 or so) and commence throughout the day. Sunday's games will start at 10 am also.
Doh, I think the official due date is like June 24, so I'm very very very unlikely. I would really like to go, esp if mcclane, fighton, and others from the forums are going to be there.
I'm in the same boat - our due date is the 14th. I'd love to go, but the risk of my wife killing me upon my return is too great.
Gantry, if i put together a very small website for this tourney, can I host it on your server, like the COTUT?
I think that might really help increase attendance.
I can host the website, no problem...
And I finally made this sticky
Joe: Have you thought about going to some bars in the Columbus area to see if they'll sponsor the event? My thought is, if they can supply us with an area to put a couple of TVs and NES systems, we can have the games there instead of a hotel. This would allow us to be as rowdy as we want, with easy access to booze and food (perhaps we can cut a discount for tournament participants at the bar).
From the bar's standpoint, they get 16 people who are going to be eating and drinking all day, which is guaranteed money. And, they can promote it to their clientele to either "come watch the RBI World Championships" or have some of their regulars play as well. I'm sure that if this happened at a bar, we would get people who come into the bar, are intrigued, and wind up watching several games.
I think it's a win-win for everyone, and it would be awesome to have a crowd watching the tournament. If you wanted to do it, you would just need to start making phone calls/visits to the managers to sports bars in Columbus and laying out the plan.
Just a thought...
Quote from: Gantry on 12/16/04, 12:38:23 PM
I can host the website, no problem...
And I finally made this sticky
Awesome--THANK YOU! :)
And fighton...great idea. Never thought about that.
If I had to put a number on my chances of the tourney, I'd say 95%. The wife is gonna hate me... :)
usc, great idea for the bar thing. Are we the only west coast rbiers representing? I wonder if there is a way we can fly out together.
JoeD, what's the list of dee nee members attending?
Quote from: fknmclane on 12/16/04, 03:06:02 PM
JoeD, what's the list of dee nee members attending?
I don't have my list in front of me...I'll update you guys when I get it!
just wondering...so many people come on here saying they are the best RBI player...who won the COTUT?? I went to the website but its all real actual names....was it someone on here? or a random? and who on this web site did well in the tourny? not really related to the topic, just wanted to know...
I think JoeD placed second or third and ultimate got ninth. I'm sure Joe has the complete standings.
im prolly retarded enuf to go to this dang thing.....i guess ill have to see how finances are after the winter, probably late march i would know...just depends on if there is still any spots left by then. i aint got a wife to worry about, so im golden there.
hmmm, maybe catch a bus on friday morning if it connects in time, from iowa to ohio,, or else see if i can hop on one from ames on thursday night and see if i can share a room or something....wouldnt really be a costy trip by any means i guess. maybe drop 80-100 bucks on fare. i really need to go to milwaukkee metal fest first and foremost this comming summer, but if i can budget this in as well, then hell yeah!
ill follow along with the post and see how things go.
Hey guys...glad to see there's chatter about the tourney again. I promise that if you attend, you will love it. Put it this way: I attended the COTUT (which is held every other year) and decided that I could not wait until 2006 for another experience like a national RBI tourney.
For the record, my buddy Riley (aka mfriley33 on the forums) won the COTUT. He and I have been playing for the last 15 years and are exactly equal in the game. Oh, I finished 4th, by the way.
The point is, these tourneys are so exciting because it's all about catching streaks at the right time. If Riley and I are equal (he will say we are), and he finished 1st and I finished 4th, then anybody can win!
got a few questions about how the actual play works out.....i read thru it, but the wordage was a bit funky to read.
when you play the first series, is it my understanding that you and your opponent dont have the same teams for all 2 or 3 games, in the first round. it sounded like there was rotating of teams or something like that.
maybe you guys can just give me the quick over view of how the dang tourney works, with all the ins and outs.(pun not intended)
also whats the miniumun number of games that a guy is guaranteed to play during the tourney, just in case you get yer clock cleaned that is, i wanna know how short this could be as well.
thanks
It's actually very simple...the COTUT went like this:
* No All Star teams
* Coin flip to determine who picks first
* No player can use the same team twice in any given series.
* No team can be used twice until all teams are used. For example, in a 7 game series, all 8 teams will have been used after game 4. In games 5,6,7, each player can only choose teams that the opponent used in games 1-4.
Our rules will be similar to these; however, there will be some slight altercations that will be detailed in the tourney webpage.
As far as how many games you are guaranteed to play, the number can really be almost unlimited, as side games will break out (for money or for fun--I'm sure there'll be both).
Quote from: JoeDirt on 12/16/04, 09:46:27 PM
It's actually very simple...the COTUT went like this:
* No All Star teams
* Coin flip to determine who picks first
* No player can use the same team twice in any given series.
* No team can be used twice until all teams are used. For example, in a 7 game series, all 8 teams will have been used after game 4. In games 5,6,7, each player can only choose teams that the opponent used in games 1-4.
Our rules will be similar to these; however, there will be some slight altercations that will be detailed in the tourney webpage.
As far as how many games you are guaranteed to play, the number can really be almost unlimited, as side games will break out (for money or for fun--I'm sure there'll be both).
ok, that is making the lights, whistles, and bells go off in my head.....thanks man, i think i got it now.
carry on.
Quote from: JoeDirt on 12/16/04, 09:46:27 PM
Our rules will be similar to these; however, there will be some slight altercations that will be detailed in the tourney webpage.
Uhhh...Joe, I think the word is ALTERATION....perhaps a freudian slip there. Ultimat efinished 9th???? And Joe.....4th place????? Come on guys, I thought you were real RBI players??
Quote from: Blyleven_No-No on 12/17/04, 10:52:28 AM
Uhhh...Joe, I think the word is ALTERATION....perhaps a freudian slip there. Ultimat efinished 9th???? And Joe.....4th place????? Come on guys, I thought you were real RBI players??
I think Joe and I both think we underperformed. My honest analysis is that the Top 4 (JoeD included) were at another level than the rest of the field, and they could have finished in any order.
I need to play great and have them be off to have a chance to beat any of them, that being said, I really think I should have finished 5th or 6th and at least put myself in position to play into the Top 4.
I would play, but I recently pulled my hammy.
Yeah, I was off my game. That's the beauty of this whole thing--anybody who catches the right streak at the right time is in a killer position...
To get ready for the tournament, I'm going to go on The Clear.
(There isn't any drug testing, is there?)
There is, but we will tell you months in advance when you are to be tested. Also, we won't disclose any results if it's your first, second, third, or fourth offense. That wouldn't be fair.
Hey guys...for those of you kicking the idea of attending the tourney (and there are a lot of you)--we have 11 solid attendees so far. We also have probably 10-12 people who are solid "possiblies," and about 5 or so "doubtful but not being ruled out" members.
The tournament will have 16 total people.
Once the website is constructed and everything is finalized, people will be asked to send in their entry fee as a holder of their tourney...
So if you are thinking about joining, please (do!) be prepared to make a decision in the next few weeks--while there are still openings!
ps...when the time comes, I will accept paypal as a method of payment--hopefully that will make people more comfortable that their payment will be "insured."
I am interested in representing the NYC ballers. What is the date of the tournament? Only 1 starting pitcher per game, right?
Joe:
If the interest is heavy enough, would you be willing to go $75 per team and 32 players? Is is that too big of a logistical challenge?
Also, if you have over a solid 16, I'd gladly give up my spot and still attend...
Just a quick question here.........
Can u use both starting pitchers in any game, or are u only allowed to use just 1?
At the COTUT they play that you can use 2 starters.
Sorry for the delayed response, guys...just finished a 24 hour stretch without power in our neighborhood...oh, did I mention that the temperature is below 0 (not wind factor--actually below 0)...man DID THAT SUCK! :)
Anyway, Gantry--if we can get 32 people to join the tourney, then hell yeah we'd go with it. If we get this much interest, I'll figure out a way to get the entire tourney done in one weekend...
Tecmoterrorist--we're going to use rules similar to the COTUT--all pitchers can be used. For those of you who are strict 1 SP/game players, please know that Riley and I played ONLY 1 SP for 15 years...and then because of the COTUT rules, we switched to 2 SP to get in "game shape" for the tourney. We both now prefer 2 SP...give it a try. It changes the game because now a team like SF can compete. With 1 SP, pitching is a problem bc Krukow and Big Daddy don't last long enough...
Berenguer--The tourney date is the weekend of June 25.
All--there will be a website for this tourney soon. Defen is awesome enough to be willing to put it together once I get all the info to him. THANKS DEFEN!!!!
update....not that anybody cares ('cept Ryno, he's a caring MFer), but our power came back on (when I posted above)...but then, when my family came over to my house Christmas evening to exchange gifts, power went back off.
Try exchanging gifts with your entire family by flashlight sometime...boy does it suck Rynos.
However, at least we're better off than my folks. They have two houses (one for sale)--BOTH without power on DAY FIVE now. Needless to say (then why say it), they're staying with the wife and me...
I care.
Not much, but I care.
What the shit is going on Columbus that the fucking power has been off for five days? Is it safe to say FUCK THE WEATHER? That sucks balls JoeD.
In other news, I played my first ever game of curve the other night and I run-ruled my brother 17-7, Na vs Dt. I'd say I got pretty lucky, though. Nando was extremely tired after the third, a product of me throwing 7 (yup, 7) straight changeups to get out of a jam. My brother couldn't get any lift on Nando's weak ass shit and I pounded Doyle into submission. Dee nee!
Sounds awesome, McLane. 'nando isn't the easiest of pitchers to use when playing curve--it's very easy for the hitter to keep the bat on his shoulder and watch the ball curve everywhere but over the plate...but once you get used to using 'nando in curve, he can be lights out.
Quote from: fknmclane on 12/26/04, 06:04:49 PM
I played my first ever game of curve the other night and I run-ruled my brother 17-7, Na vs Dt. I'd say I got pretty lucky, though. Nando was extremely tired after the third, a product of me throwing 7 (yup, 7) straight changeups to get out of a jam. My brother couldn't get any lift on Nando's weak ass shit and I pounded Doyle into submission. Dee nee!
I'm gonna warn you now, get out of the habit of throwing hittable pitches. It was one of the things that killed me (transitioning from 1 SP) I would do good for a while, then lose just at a bad moment throw a hittable pitch. Giving up 7 runs to Detroit is not terrible, but will be too many. Pitch on the outside corner for 80% of the pitches (barely a strike or barely a ball) bring pitches inside just once in a while for suprise factor, use your knuckleball on 2 strike pitches to get the K.
Quote from: ultimate7 on 12/27/04, 10:23:49 AM
Pitch on the outside corner for 80% of the pitches (barely a strike or barely a ball) bring pitches inside just once in a while for suprise factor, use your knuckleball on 2 strike pitches to get the K.
Isn't that considered "cheating?" ???
It's going to be very, very difficult for me to get out of the habit of throwing strikes. Even in my "curve" game I kept bringing balls over the plate.
But if 80% of the pitches are balls, why bother swinging. The opponent has to throw strike sometime, right? Why not let him put the ball in play and let superior defense keep the game close?
This is the strategy I'm thinking of. Let me know if it's completely asinine.
I agree--you cannot throw 80% balls...especially since most people really try to take a lot of pitches to wear pitchers down.
You have to throw mostly strikes--but not right over the plate. "tough to hit" kinda strikes...
I'm not saying 80% balls, I'm saying 80% right on the outside black, close to ball or strike.
Quote from: ultimate7 on 12/27/04, 10:23:49 AM
Pitch on the outside corner for 80% of the pitches (barely a ball) bring pitches inside just once in a while for suprise factor, use your knuckleball on 2 strike pitches to get the K.
What now, MFer? ???
Should have read barely a ball or a strike
EDIT:
Joe- I didn't realize you had edited my quote, I should have known, a cheater like you.
OH National Tourney Updates:
Website should be finished today!!!! IF defen has time, that is....this week for sure, I'm guessing. :)
Also, I found an even better deal on hotel stay:
http://www.extendedstayhotels.com/holiday121404-19.asp
Remember, to cut down on costs for people, transportation to/from airport will be provided.
Quote from: ultimate7 on 12/28/04, 09:44:51 AM
Should have read barely a ball or a strike
EDIT:
Joe- I didn't realize you had edited my quote, I should have known, a cheater like you.
BOO YAH! :)
I had to take a six month hiatus from RBI after the last COTUT. I feel this leave of absence is necessary to remain sane after watching/playing hundreds of games over two consecutive days. However, RBI will once again be flowin' at IWU this upcoming semester. With a blowoff semester ahead and solid competition from my roommate, there's no better practice then daily games of hardcore RBI in anticipation of the Ohio tournament.
I shall be more ready than ever.
Anyone up for online game?
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C'mon, fellas, please keep this thread on track so that nobody loses sight of the kick ass National RBI Tourney I'm trying to set up! :-*
this tournament is starting to look pretty soft to me from a talent perspective
Quote from: Blyleven_No-No on 01/04/05, 04:40:58 PM
this tournament is starting to look pretty soft to me from a talent perspective
How do you figure, do you have any clue as to the talent of the people attending?
Quote from: ultimate7 on 01/04/05, 04:50:20 PM
Quote from: Blyleven_No-No on 01/04/05, 04:40:58 PM
this tournament is starting to look pretty soft to me from a talent perspective
How do you figure, do you have any clue as to the talent of the people attending?
New Yorkers tend to have a false sense of superiority over the rest of the United States.
Reading that very quickly, it looked to me like "New Yorkers tend to have a false sense of security over the rest of the United States."
Which I kind of doubt, frankly.
Quote from: Blyleven_No-No on 01/04/05, 04:40:58 PM
this tournament is starting to look pretty soft to me from a talent perspective
why on earth would you possibly try to sabotage our tournament? does it anger you that people want to gather and compete in the game you love?
there's nothing soft about the talent that this tourney is drawing. you don't even know who playing--and even if you did, you don't know the abilities of those people.
what gives?
this tourney has already drawn the top 4 finishers of the COTUT--the kick ass Chicago tourney.
LOL!!
I just like irritating Joe Dirt
If you ever get a big enough tourney going in NY--I'll join in.
Okay, this is a huge step toward getting the our National RBI Tourney up and running....
Please check out our new website:
http://ohio.rbicentral.com/
and thanks a shitload to defen for creating and Gantry for hosting!!!!!!
Quote from: Berenguer4Prez on 12/23/04, 08:27:40 AM
I am interested in representing the NYC ballers. What is the date of the tournament? Only 1 starting pitcher per game, right?
Are you still interested? Check our site!
http://ohio.rbicentral.com
Hey guys...for those of you considering flying in for this event, Delta just announced that they are slashing their prices big time. I'd check into it asap while the rates are low. The airport code for Columbus is CMH. The dates are June 24 (Fri) to June 26 (Sun)...
are gantry and his crew joining this tourney? i am very displeased about the 2 sp allowance- enough so that it will probably prevent me from making the trip.
I will be at the tourney, doubt any of these other losers will. Shit, Lips is getting married in June I think. Better check that fucking date right now...
Quote from: Big Apple RBI Champ on 01/10/05, 03:31:35 PM
are gantry and his crew joining this tourney? i am very displeased about the 2 sp allowance- enough so that it will probably prevent me from making the trip.
I've been there. I hear ya. I said the exact same thing about the COTUT. So did my buddy, who won the COTUT. The fact is that if you're used to playing with 1 SP per game and are suddenly given 2 SP, you have a huge advantage. That's in part to why we both finished in the money.
I just ask that you try to be open minded about it...maybe you and Blyleven or somebody can play a few 2 SP games and see whatcha think?
I disagree I'd be at an advantage. I think I'd be at a big disadvantage. You simply can't tire a pitcher out. I am instinctively a patient RBI guy because I wait out pitchers. That would work to my disadvantage. Can't you poll the potential players and see what they want? Do most people play 2 SP? Doesn't it simply make sense that a starting pitcher can't come in in relief?
Quote from: Big Apple RBI Champ on 01/11/05, 03:42:36 PM
I disagree I'd be at an advantage. I think I'd be at a big disadvantage. You simply can't tire a pitcher out. I am instinctively a patient RBI guy because I wait out pitchers. That would work to my disadvantage. Can't you poll the potential players and see what they want? Do most people play 2 SP? Doesn't it simply make sense that a starting pitcher can't come in in relief?
Well, lemme just say that I have experience going from 1 SP all my life and playing in a 2 SP tourney and I definitely had an advantage because of it.
You are assuming that you cannot tire out a staff when you use 2 SP. You're wrong there. It's even more important to be patient at the plate with 2 SP. Just play a few games with 2 SPs with your buddies and see what you think...
UPDATE: There has been some more movement on the progress of this tourney. There are now currently only two $50 spots left and a lot of people who expressed interest in signing up for $50...I strongly suggest you sign up now! Of course, for those who miss out on the $50 options, you can still catch a $75 or $100 option (and of course, win more)...
Here's the latest list of those who are officially in (those who have paid):
http://ohio.rbicentral.com/players.html
Damn, I want to go.
Quote from: ultimate7 on 01/12/05, 12:05:03 PM
Damn, I want to go.
Then go. Have the wifey induced two weeks prior so you don't miss anything. ;)
I setup paypal today and waiting for the verification part to go to my bank account. After that I am in...
Actually JoeD, PM me if we are down to one spot and I'll use the work paypal to sign up as a last resort...
Quote from: Gantry on 01/13/05, 12:32:48 AM
Actually JoeD, PM me if we are down to one spot and I'll use the work paypal to sign up as a last resort...
How about this, Joe, just hold the spot for Gantry
The money has been sent to JoeD, I'm officially in bitches...
For anyone that is supposed to come but has not yet sent in their money...follow our fearless leader!
Yeah, bitches, Gantry "The Man" Zettler is now in:
http://ohio.rbicentral.com/players.html
How much more do you fellas need than GANTRY at the tourney???
so how often do you guys all play?
i want some way to judge if i am national tournament worthy, and that's all i can think to ask.
i play probably 15 - 20 times a week against serious competition, how does this compare to everyone else?
Most people dont play that much, nor do they play against serious competition. So you'll do just fine...
well yeah, but i'm sure "serious competition" is relative. it's tough to say whether or not i'm any good (or whether anyone i know is.) but that's part of the intrigue of playing in the tournament.
My friend....there's truly only one way to find out...
Quote from: hdunlo on 01/19/05, 07:03:35 PM
so how often do you guys all play?
i want some way to judge if i am national tournament worthy, and that's all i can think to ask.
i play probably 15 - 20 times a week against serious competition, how does this compare to everyone else?
I play maybe once a week at the most...and it isn't even the style the tournament is using. So you'll probably be better than me.
I do plan on training like crazy in the months leading up to the tournament. Doubt it will help. :(
Quote from: hdunlo on 01/19/05, 07:03:35 PM
i play probably 15 - 20 times a week against serious competition, how does this compare to everyone else?
I'm going to assume you are in college.
Two more entries!!
Let's go, people! No time like the present!
Check out the updated list...FIVE states represented!
http://ohio.rbicentral.com/players.html
I'm shocked that Bandur is going
Yes, Bandur's such a loser. But he's always been more interested in playing vs organizing (as am I ;D).
So what happened to all of you who PMed me about this tourney a few months ago? MikeD? dkshaft? Ozzielongball?
There's a lot of you! C'mon guys--at the very least respond to my PM.
Quote from: ultimate7 on 01/20/05, 09:05:50 AM
Quote from: hdunlo on 01/19/05, 07:03:35 PM
i play probably 15 - 20 times a week against serious competition, how does this compare to everyone else?
I'm going to assume you are in college.
hahah, correct.
I'm in Joe, I sent you an email with some minor payment details. I hope to god I have a new vehicle by then, don't think the Skylark will make it.
AWESOME! I sent you my address. I'll post you on the site as soon as your check gets here.
This is shaping up well!
Yo! Just thought I would let everyone know that we now have 8 out of 16 people officially signed up. I'm looking forward to another great tournament. The COTUT was fantastic and the competition was top notch. I think I was fortunate to win the COTUT having to pull off big wins over Beales (SmokedUBad) and Foster (not sure if he posts or not).
Hope to meet a lot of you in this summer.
Riley
Riley, you are supposed to come on here and talk trash, since you are the defending champion.
Joe- Have you taught him nothing about Dee-Nee?
"Riley, you are supposed to come on here and talk trash, since you are the defending champion."
As soon as I start talking trash that's when I lose it. There must be some sort of heavenly curse that is put on people who talk too much smack. I think I have finally learned my lesson.
before darkside tells you, according to the greeks it was known as "hubris". not to be confused with a bris of hebrew tradition. totally different story there... although, come to think of it, could end with similar results. your results may vary.
Good point, Teddy, now sign up for the tournament...
Just saw that the first games are played at 10 am on Saturday morning. I'm making a personal guarantee right now that I will be hungover for my first game.
I'm planning on still being drunk from the night before at 10 a.m. on Saturday. Dee-Nee!
50/50 chance I will be arrested, at that point
my way of meeting new people is drinking lots of alcohol, it could be ugly. I will say right now anyone of you has my permission to knock me out cold if I even look like I'm about to do something retarded. I wouldn't hold it against ya.
Boy how the entry fee has changed since I first heard about thiese tournaments!!!
When did you first hear about these tournaments? Which ones? And how much were they?
Also where has JoeDirt been this week, I expect a weekly message heckling people from New York to join the tourney.
Welcome to the forums UNCLEWHIZ29. I tried to recruit him for the 2nd COTUT. The entry fee was only $10 back then for the 32 player tournament. What a steal... only $10 for the largest RBI tourney ever. Those were the days.
The site below is a nice site for Tecmo Super Bowl fans, in addition I just noticed they have added a link to Joe's tourney (scroll down the page a little) which is pretty cool of them.
http://www.knobbe.org/mx/index.php
Another officially added participant to the tourney...let's go, people...don't miss out!
paging GDavis...
http://ohio.rbicentral.com/players.html
I'm in...I sent you an email (electronic mail).
AWESOME! I responded to your email...
I gotta tell you, I'm really pyched that you're joining. Let's get more dee-neers involved!
Sweet...money sent. See ya in June.
Alright mofos...only 6 spots left. Who's next?
Second update TODAY: http://ohio.rbicentral.com/players.html
holy shit Emelio is in too, this shits gonna be sweet.
I'm pretty pumped...I'll get my ass handed to me for sure, but that's alright. This is gonna be fun...
I plan on completly forgetting about this tourney untill its a day away in which I plan on droping everything and just start driving. Then when everyone asks where I went, I'll respond "to the national R.B.I. baseball tourney"
did I mention I'm thinking of sleeping my car.
Holy fucking shit...
Emilio and Malnu added...
DEE NEE MOTHERFUCKERS!!!!
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This really fucking sucks, stupid 9 month gestation period.
Quote from: ultimate7 on 02/04/05, 07:55:07 AM
This really fucking sucks, stupid 9 month gestation period.
I agree... this tournament is attracting everybody who's anybody in the RBI Baseball world, and meanwhile I will be caring for a tiny, screaming human who will have no qualms about pooping on me.
On the plus side, in a year or two I will have someone in the house to play RBI with, like Ryno does.
Quote from: BeefMaster on 02/04/05, 08:40:11 AM
...meanwhile I will be caring for a tiny, screaming human who will have no qualms about pooping on me.
If I wind up drunk and on the same flight as fknmclane, he'll probably feel the same way about me.
Who is this fucking Austin Towell? You have two very good names (CurtFlood and Emilio Estevez), why can't you be hapy with those? Even the Estevez/Sheen clan only used up two surnames, here comes Mr. Fancy Pants with three....
Man, a lot of dee-nee All-Stars at this event, my liver hurts just thinking about it. It's time to goad Lipitz into coming. It's almost a month after his wedding, plenty of time. JoeD, get on him...
This is an outrage...Lips?
Just don't bring Potsie...for fear of his avatar following him wherever he goes...
It's going to be tough...real tough.
As the time gets closer, I'll see what I can do...
explain
Jeanne Flood asked me if my "virtual friends" were going to become "flesh friends"...I think she's making fun of me. It's about time...
Quote from: BeefMaster on 02/04/05, 08:40:11 AM
meanwhile I will be caring for a tiny, screaming human who will have no qualms about pooping on me.
Beef, this is so fucking funny. The best thing is, you will soon find out why. ;D
Quote from: fightonusc on 02/04/05, 02:15:21 PM
If I wind up drunk and on the same flight as fknmclane, he'll probably feel the same way about me.
If we end up on the same flight, we're gonna need a chaperone of some sorts. I predict an all out brawl between us and the flight attendants.
Quote from: CurtFlood on 02/04/05, 11:10:48 PM
Jeanne Flood asked me if my "virtual friends" were going to become "flesh friends"...I think she's making fun of me. It's about time...
Looks like the saint has as good a sense of humor as you do.
This tournament is gonna kick ass...especially for JoeD and his hardcore RBI playing buddies as they're probably going to clean up.
Aren't we going to be at a hotel... With CurtFlood in the mix, this is going to be a fucking doozy. I'm going to force and Lips to come...
force Lips to join the tourney, too, while you're at it.
Err, potsie and Lips... The Lites are adding up...
Question about the hotel for JoeD: have you contacted these fuckers? The reason I ask is perhaps we can all get a cheaper rate if we all claim to work for Dee Nee Inc and we're in town for a convention or some shit. Just an idea.
Very crafty...
I have not. I'm taking a Q from the COTUT III--the best national RBI tourney to date. It was somewhat looked down upon by the hotel to have the tourney there, so we tried our best to lay low.
So GDavis, did I not call you out loud enough? Let's go, GDavis--sign up! ;)
What's up kids?
New to the forum and all, I guess I can be representing DC if no one else has claimed it...I'd be more than willing to participate in the June Tourney, and I'm sure I can get at least one more to split gas and stuff...
Not sure if you've discussed hotels (wicked long thread, kinda just skimmed it) but I can get everyone 39 buck rooms at any of the choice hotels (25 for myself, Comfort, Sleep Inn, Quality, Mainstay, Econo, even Rodeway), and would be more than willing on hooking people up (one of the very few perks of being an assistant GM at a hotel)
So, if anyone else from the east is going, we live right off of I-70 and could easily carpool, as you kinda got to come up this way at one point or another...
How many people have confirmed so far?
Welcome to the forums!
All tourney details are at: http://ohio.rbicentral.com
DC isn't being represented yet...you should join!
Send me an email and I can answer any questions you have...I also added your AIM to my buddy list. Add JoeyCordiano to yours and we can talk real time about this.
EDIT: Changed URL. Thanks Beef--good catch!
http://ohio.rbicentral.com/
Joe made a typo in the URL in his post.
It amazes me that I-70 makes it all the way to DC. That's gotta be the longest, most boring stretch of road in the world.
I particularly enjoy the stretch that goes through Kansas...now that's good drivin'.
From Kansas to the Rocky Mountains
I thought the Rocky Mountains would be a little bit more Rocky.
Definitely, that John Denver's full of shit.
The entire dee-nee crew (potsie, myself, sperling and lips) drive straight through to Vegas right after college, 24 hours. Worst drive ever... The worst stretch of that drive was the endless trip through Nebraska, that state never fucking ends...
Speaking of I-70...the tourney is taking place about 10 mins from it...
I've gotta nominate I40 for most boring stretch in the world. Drove it from Phoenix to Charlotte last year.
Quote from: Baines on 02/06/05, 10:25:19 PM
I've gotta nominate I40 for most boring stretch in the world. Drove it from Phoenix to Charlotte last year.
I'm not quite sure what the criteria is...But there's a spur off of 85 going south of Atlanta, I-85, that has got to be the most mindnumbingly fucking gut wrenchingly boring experience for anyone who drives it...
But again, that might just be because of the prospect of almost being in Alabama...When I used to live out in the midwest, I remember some stretches of 94 were pretty grueling...(This post is mainly to check to see if my sig quote, and profile pic work, and the fact that fucking 185 is the worst stretch of road I've ever encountered...)
"The Yankees starting pitching isn't as good as it was last season. But, this season, they're better offensively. By 'offensively', I mean in terms of scoring runs."
-Joe Morgan
I think you're going to fit in fine here, Attezzobal
QuoteWhen I used to live out in the midwest, I remember some stretches of 94 were pretty grueling...
94 throughout North Dakota is pretty empty, although I'd guess it gets worse when you hit Montana. I-90 in western South Dakota is pretty desolate, too - vast prairie littered with Wall Drug signs. If you forget to fill up your tank with gas in Chamberlain, you'd better be getting pretty good mileage.
Free Ice Water!
i think somebody hijacked your thread joe, better start pimping your tourney again.
Tournamant question inspired by emilio...is music allowed during the game are will we be listening to nothing but the RBI theme? I vote for the game and nothing else but can we have WWF like intros before our games?
I call Razor Ramones theme
I call "Lee" by Tenacious D, but only if we can get the lyrics changed to "Dee-Nee!"
Quote from: fightonusc on 02/07/05, 03:34:45 PM
I call "Lee" by Tenacious D, but only if we can get the lyrics changed to "Dee-Nee!"
You realize that Dee-Nee doesn't really rhyme with Lee, even though I often mispronounce it to do so in my head.
Well, it could if you mispronounced Lee...
I had a friend name Lee
I have a friend named "Lih". That's how it rhymes with "dee-Nee"
Quote from: fightonusc on 02/07/05, 03:46:18 PM
I have a friend named "Lih". That's how it rhymes with "dee-Nee"
Asian?
Quote from: fknmclane on 02/07/05, 02:19:11 PM
Tournamant question inspired by emilio...is music allowed during the game are will we be listening to nothing but the RBI theme? I vote for the game and nothing else but can we have WWF like intros before our games?
Your vote has been recorded; but please note that it does not have any meaning what-so-ever.
The default answer is that the RBI music will be playing for the tourney. However, if both playing parties agree, this can be ammended. But if there isn't joint agreement, the music will be on. And in the event two or more NES are playing in the same room at the same time, all playing parties must agree for music to be played.
why do you hate democracy, joe?
defen!
Alright fellas...
I'm definitely in, going to submit my payment later tonight and all...
As for the Hotel deal... www.qualityinn.com/hotel/oh042 Tell me what you guys think, obviously it's ultimately up to Joe, but this is .4 Miles from the airport, we can book suites at 39 bucks a night (plus tax, any occupancy tax in Columbus?), the Suites have it all, Microwave, Refridgerator, Two Queen Beds, Sofa Bed, seperate rooms, essentially with a cot we could get four to a room, and still avoid spooning, I'll be able to give them a call and get any more details (what the chances are of them giving us connecting rooms, a four room square on the top floor in the corner so we won't get yelled at for being loud, all that shit), I'll get all that info Thursday night from their night auditor...
Anyway, just thought I'd throw it out there...
But yeah, I'm definitely in, and Joe has taught me a new appreciation for RBI...Online, my AIM is "Igo4laffs", I'm on sporatically, cable modem, the works, if you want a game, well, ya know <Something intimidating here>
That sounds cool, but aren't we having the tourney at another hotel? I assumed we'd all be staying at said hotel.
I say if this Ateelboz cat can get us a deal we go where leads us.
Although I still plan on sleeping my car.
You know......Bloomington is only a four hour drive to Columbus...but I havent played RBI for six months...hmmmm......
I call "She's Like the Wind" as my entrance song, if I play. Or maybe Whitesnakes "Here I go again" (which is also my entrance song for my horseshoe tourneys).
Quote from: CurtFlood on 02/07/05, 04:52:33 PM
Quote from: JoeDirt on 02/07/05, 04:27:37 PM
defen!
post. of. the. week.
A day later and this one is still over my head, what did I miss?
It's me yelling at defen to knock it off.
Quote from: GoReds on 02/08/05, 12:46:12 AM
You know......Bloomington is only a four hour drive to Columbus...
Yeah, for sure...it's an easy drive, too (I had a buddy who went to Bloomington).
Quote from: GoReds on 02/08/05, 12:46:12 AM...but I havent played RBI for six months...hmmmm......
Good thing you still have 5 months to shake the rust, then. Don't you also have a buddy who plays/posts?
Quote from: JoeDirt on 02/08/05, 10:52:47 AM
It's me yelling at defen to knock it off.
OK I got that, I thought there might be more, for it to be a POW.
Sometimes less is more.
Quote from: ultimate7 on 02/08/05, 10:57:13 AM
Quote from: JoeDirt on 02/08/05, 10:52:47 AM
It's me yelling at defen to knock it off.
OK I got that, I thought there might be more, for it to be a POW.
I thought it was a fucking stupid post, so I labeled it as POW. In my opinion it sucked, and JoeD has a lot of explaining to do.
Hmm, I guess I felt it necessary to respond but didn't exactly know how to respond.
One one hand, the post I responded to implies that I am anti-democracy--something that our country was founded upon. But on the other hand, defen was probably just kidding around. But then again, he did make post right when the thread looked like it was getting back on track--the tourney, perhaps derailing any tourney talk momentum that was building. However, defen has helped me personally so very much with the tourney website--how could I possibly call him out? Even so, the implication of the post is that the tourney won't be as good as it could because I won't allow music--thus possibly detering people from entering said tourney. Yet again, defen has not ruled out participation in the tourney for himself, so I'd be silly to reprimand him while that decision is still on its way...
..so I can clearly not choose the wine in front of me...
Quote from: JoeDirt on 02/08/05, 11:09:48 AM
..so I can clearly not choose the wine in front of me...
mabe you can get wallace shaun (sp. ? sean, shawn) to be the guest celebrity host for the tournament/reunion.
sign up for the cousin to the cotut tournament today, mac!
Quote from: JoeDirt on 02/08/05, 11:09:48 AM
Hmm, I guess I felt it necessary to respond but didn't exactly know how to respond.
One one hand, the post I responded to implies that I am anti-democracy--something that our country was founded upon. But on the other hand, defen was probably just kidding around. But then again, he did make post right when the thread looked like it was getting back on track--the tourney, perhaps derailing any tourney talk momentum that was building. However, defen has helped me personally so very much with the tourney website--how could I possibly call him out? Even so, the implication of the post is that the tourney won't be as good as it could because I won't allow music--thus possibly detering people from entering said tourney. Yet again, defen has not ruled out participation in the tourney for himself, so I'd be silly to reprimand him while that decision is still on its way...
..so I can clearly not choose the wine in front of me...
I like noodles.
And I can't make the tourney (found out yesterday), work is sending me to Helsinki to show them the ways of dogs in the bathtub.
Never go up against a Sicilian when death is on the line
Player update: http://ohio.rbicentral.com/players.html
Mr. Dirt,
It sounds like you're changing venues on us...can you let us know as soon as you find your new spot? I should probably go ahead and cancel my reservations at the Shit House East or whatever it's called.
ha. Yeah, sorry about that. I had no intention of doing so, but because Azz is a hotel GM and can really hook us up, I think we should do it. I think it really will go a long way with the hotel being cool with us having the tourney there. Last year, Extended Stay America wasn't the nicest at the COTUT.
Extended Stay sucks on balls, I used them once in Philly and when my flight got in at 1 am or some ungodly hour, they told me they were full and put me in another room 20 miles on the north side of Philly. Thank you extended stay america! Go eat a dick.
Quote from: Attezzobal on 02/07/05, 07:17:28 PM
As for the Hotel deal... www.qualityinn.com/hotel/oh042 Tell me what you guys think, obviously it's ultimately up to Joe, but this is .4 Miles from the airport, we can book suites at 39 bucks a night (plus tax, any occupancy tax in Columbus?), the Suites have it all, Microwave, Refridgerator, Two Queen Beds, Sofa Bed, seperate rooms, essentially with a cot we could get four to a room, and still avoid spooning, I'll be able to give them a call and get any more details (what the chances are of them giving us connecting rooms, a four room square on the top floor in the corner so we won't get yelled at for being loud, all that shit), I'll get all that info Thursday night from their night auditor...
Sounds great...but the link doesn't work for me...can anybody else get to it?
This is what I got:
2 Queen Beds, Suite,
No Smoking
Max Occupancy: 5 persons/6 persons with extra bed
1 Room Suite Partial Room Divider Sofabed-1Person Free High-Speed Internet Access Microwave Refrigerator 76.50
The link worked for you? I think that pricing is without Azz's employee discount.
Quote from: JoeDirt on 02/09/05, 02:44:53 PM
The link worked for you? I think that pricing is without Azz's employee discount.
Yup, the link worked just fine. I entered for a two-night stay and that was the nightly rate it gave me. I did click on the "internet rate" special as well.
I hope he can get a discount...that would make it much better. Then again, even if Azz cannot get a discount, these are suites we're talking about for only $10 more. Not a bad deal at all.
Summer rate is, I believe, 85, and that tends to fluctuate as the summer rolls along...
There should be a link for "Enter special rate ID" enter 00062195, and you can see the 39 dollar rate for late June, me thinks it's the only hotel closer than 30 miles from Columbus that offers the discount...If you choose to reserve a room that way, you gotta fill out this pointless discount card, which I can send to you (boatloads if you so choose)...Let me know...
I'm going to give them a call tomorrow night, and get the rest of the information....
(Ya know, in proofreading this post, I initially had "...I believe it's the only..." but changed it to "me thinks" because I didn't want to use the term "I believe" twice in subsequent sentences, how pathetic is that?)
when we officialy decide on a hotel, just let me know, I'm indifferent.
I cannot open the link for some dumb reason. I guess I'll try at work tomorrow...
Quote from: malnuboy on 02/09/05, 09:35:15 PM
when we officialy decide on a hotel, just let me know, I'm indifferent.
is this so you'll know where to park your car?
exactly, but actually with the deals we can get I will probaly get a room, just don't wanna go the path of Emelio and reserve to early
What's up kids?
I just got off a, literally, 1:09 phone call with the night auditor at the Comfort Suites Airport out there in Columbus...
We can get the rooms, in a block, two queen beds, sofa bed in each room (they only have one rollaway bed, so, unless you want to spoon, it'll be max three people per room), so that's all set up, figure out who's sharing rooms, and how many we'll need, andwe can get the reservations rolling
Now for the important shit (I apologize, but this will be pretty long)
Strip club five minutes away from the hotel...However, this man came in and yelled at her one night saying "If I wanted to see chicks dancing in bikini's I'll go to the beach" but, this chick that was working used to go to strip clubs and assured me there were plenty of good ones within ten minutes of the hotel...Apparently there's a "Brewery" district in Columbus that has plenty of bars...Joe, I suggest you check out this airport one night, between 11PM and 7AM, this chick, Patience was her name, sounded like at least a seven, but she's quite religious (Used to go five days a week in high school, now every sunday), has a one year old daughter, boyfriend she met on Match.com, he's in the Coast Guard (Which, apparently there is a coast in ohio??)...She's 24, I'm still working on convincing her to break up with her boyfriend, and wait until late June to hook up with anyone again, and based on her lack of being annoyed, and continuing to not hang up the phone, sounds like a break up and four month hiatus is imminent now :)
What else...The hotel is literally on the airport, along with five other hotels (big airport, eh?) she just baked peanut butter cookies (the Reese's pieces kind?), which, by her own description are the "best...cookies....ever...", so, she bakes, she's a self described, gorgeous, prissy chick...Sadly I couldn't find her thing on match.com, but if someone else wants to check it out, her username is Hopefw03 (I think) but she hadn't been on since Nov. and I guess they purge accounts after they're idle for a while (?). She recently wrecked her car, she's going skiing today for the first time...And I believe I've put some doubt into whether or not her boyfriend is faithful...Oh, and I share a birthday with her father (November 4th)
That's about it, and she never heard of this Joey Cordiano character, but she used to play Super Mario...and she's going to get another night auditor at another hotel to check out this, and Joe's Ohio.rbicentral site...Maybe we shouldn't talk about rape and the first front desk chick we meet, or things like that, eh?
Also, explained that we're all losers, most are borderline alcoholics, mentioned that a few of you guys are Med Students/Cancer researchers, that are "quite the catch"...and things of that nature...
So...there's the update...She's going to call me again next Friday (as that's when are schedules mesh again), if you guys want, I'm sure I'll have an update on her relationship, and Joe will have a few surveillance quality photos of her...
Quote from: Attezzobal on 02/11/05, 02:49:40 AM
What's up kids?
I just got off a, literally, 1:09 phone call with the night auditor at the Comfort Suites Airport out there in Columbus...
We can get the rooms, in a block, two queen beds, sofa bed in each room (they only have one rollaway bed, so, unless you want to spoon, it'll be max three people per room), so that's all set up, figure out who's sharing rooms, and how many we'll need, andwe can get the reservations rolling
Now for the important shit (I apologize, but this will be pretty long)
I think the most important shit is the hotel.
Thanks for taking care of this stuff. You're the man.
Yeah, the hotel sounds good...but I'll be passing on any strip clubs. Hopefully I won't be the only one not hitting up the local cesareans...
Quote from: CurtFlood on 02/11/05, 10:13:25 PM
Yeah, the hotel sounds good...but I'll be passing on any strip clubs. Hopefully I won't be the only one not hitting up the local cesareans...
I'm with you on that Flood, I gotta cut down on champaign and booze cuz for a nigga like me that shits bad news.
The possibilities are endless for this thing. There are definitely good times to be had in CBus whatever you're looking for. Personally I'm more of a fan of the more laid back bars where you can just sit back and drink but I can do the whole titty bar thing too. The only thing I'm not a fan of anymore is the club scene but I doubt that many others are either.
If anybody is looking for dirty whores, we know plenty in Columbus. As long as it's not a problem that they've fucked most of Portsmouth and the OSU football team.
Baines are you entered in the tourney? it seems you talk as iff you will be there, but have yet to declare yourself eligble
Still undecided on entering the tourney as a lifelong straight pitch player but living an hour and a half away I will be there for sure. Probably booking a room within the next couple weeks.
nice, I have too have never played anyhting goes RBI, but from what I understand alot of us havn't, its cool though I've blown my money on worse. Can't wait to see all you guys.
I'm glad everybody is getting pumped for the tourney...just keep in mind that this is an RBI tournament first.
There are a lot of people who are ready, willing, and able to take your money and laugh their asses off in the process. :)
update: http://ohio.rbicentral.com/players.html
Let's go people! Space is running out...................
I finally figured out where Attezzobal comes from.
Yeah, I caught that, too.
NY Clan: GDavis, Big Apple, BLy No-No...
I know you guys are considering the tourney...I just want to give you fair warning that there's only 4 spots left (and obviously 3 of you...)...
Make the roadtrip!
Specifically for GDavis, since I know he hates this ---> ::)
Tourney location officially updated:
http://ohio.rbicentral.com/rules.html#TourneyDate
Book it! :)
Please note that if you use Attezzobal's family and friends discount, you must email your confirmation number to him (or me and I'll forward to him)...
...uh...what if I want to get freaky in a room with a hot tub...can I still get a discounted rate on that?
I was having Dinner last night with Kane, his girlfriend, and another friend when the tournament came up in discussion. Kane's gf asked me if I was going by myself, and I said maybe, and that MikeD might be going with me, she asked me who MikeD was, and I said I don't know, he's on the website. She was like you just can't drive to Ohio with someone you never met before, to which I reponded don't worry he's got over 2,000 posts, I'll be alright.
Quote from: malnuboy on 02/17/05, 03:03:03 PM
She was like you just can't drive to Ohio with someone you never met before, to which I reponded don't worry he's got over 2,000 posts, I'll be alright.
Good thing the tournament isn't going on now - you're still 45 posts from being trustworthy.
I will probaly be trust worty some time this weekend.
So if and when JoeDirt hits 2,000 posts, does he suddenly become trustworthy, or does that just ruin your theory?
Quote from: fightonusc on 02/17/05, 04:19:44 PM
So if and when JoeDirt hits 2,000 posts, does he suddenly become trustworthy, or does that just ruin your theory?
I think its a converse, 2,000 posts makes one trustworty, but those with less then 2,000 posts are not necasarrily "un-trustworthy"
I often refer to joedirt as "my friend in ohio."
I do live a sad sad life.
Quote from: malnuboy on 02/17/05, 04:34:16 PM
Quote from: fightonusc on 02/17/05, 04:19:44 PM
So if and when JoeDirt hits 2,000 posts, does he suddenly become trustworthy, or does that just ruin your theory?
I think its a converse, 2,000 posts makes one trustworty, but those with less then 2,000 posts are not necasarrily "un-trustworthy"
No, this is a Converse. Jeez, got it together...
My old handle had over 500 posts, so I'm really well over two thousand 1000.
Well, all that counts is your current handle, which is a few 100 hundred short of 2,000 thousand.
says you
usc and I are planning on flying out together if everything works out.
I was telling my wife I'm gonna have my friend from California on the flight with me. She said something like, you don't even know him and you're gonna fly cross country with him? To which I responded something like the # of post comments earlier and that "we've chatted a lot." Pretty fucking funny.
Question about the hotel: anyone planning on splitting a room? Since we have a killer deal on a suite now, I was wondering if I could throw down half with someone and I'll take the pull out sofa. I fear no metal bar in the bed.
its seems as if we could get 4 people in these rooms they speak of, I'm definitly down, and if relieves me of any reservation process, all the better.
I'm definitely down with splitting, if my boy OctoganerianFranco can make it (instead of going to Ukraine, the loser) I'm sure he'll split as well...Also, I'm a heavy smoker, any other smokers coming?
Only problem is, when talking to the hotel, they only own one rollaway bed for the entire property, so unless two of us want to spoon, three people seems to be the safe number per room, which would still come out to about 13 bucks a night...
I call top bunk!
Quick, someone name two very funny movies where that line comes from.
One is Big...
I have yet to reserve my room and finally caught up thanks to mclane's PM. I gotta get that bad boy reserved shorty and figure out the status of Potsie & Lips...
As far as room reservations go, Attezzobal--you mentioned that you cut a deal with the chic in Columbus to get us all on the top floor in the corner--as to cut down on noise compliants?
If this is still possible, how do you suggest we reserve rooms while still getting in on this deal?
reserving a Dee-Nee block of rooms would be key...
it's actually quite simple, when you reserve a room, 95% of the time they don't actually assign you a room until the morning of the reservation, once a few rooms are reserved (and actually, as soon as one is) I'll call them and let them know that we're said group, and they'll be able to put us all in a corner far enough in advance that we won't have to worry about it...
Also, like I was telling Joe, you'll need these "discount" cards, which I've got, so when you reserve just grab the confirmation number and private message Joe or I with the info and your address and I'll fill them out and send the card out to you (you'll need the card when checking in, but that's as far as it goes)...It really sounds more complicated than it is...
Oh, the other "I got top bunk" movie is Black Sheep. Chris Farley calls top bunk and then it starts hailing. David Spade is at his sarcastic best when suddenly the top bunk breaks and kills David Spade. Funny funny funny.
By the way, my strategy for the tourney is all set. You bitches are all fucked.
Quote from: fknmclane on 02/21/05, 09:46:02 PM
By the way, my strategy for the tourney is all set. You bitches are all fucked.
Does it include a hotel fire?
No, his strategy is to slip us all roofies at some point during Friday night. Hence, we will all be "fucked", and too sore/embarrassed/post-coital to play the next day.
These last two posts are classic. Thank you for making my dee nee day.
I'm horny.
So how many rooms have ben reserved so far?
First of all, let's leave Ben out of this. Secondly....I just reserved a room for Friday and Saturday night.
12 players have registered. We need four more. I'm calling out Baines, GDavis and Beejay and I'll never forgive ultimate and Beef for being so selfish that they need to be home for their firstborn.
National RBI tourney for life, join in now or forever hold yo peace
Quote12 players have registered. We need four more. I'm calling out Baines, GDavis and Beejay and I'll never forgive ultimate and Beef for being so selfish that they need to be home for their firstborn.
Doubt I'll be playing though because the straight pitch league has shown me how far I've fallen since moving and losing all my RBI opponents. Unless I'm forgetting something, I think my wedding day is the only time I've been able to play a human opponent since we got back from Phoenix. So it may not be in my best interests to put up the $75 when I'm striking out 11 times in a straight pitch game.
But I'll be there for sure and will probably get my room within the next week or so. I may crash with friends in Columbus Thursday and I plan on arriving early Friday with beer in hand. Definitely looking forward to meeting everybody.
Quote from: Gantry on 02/22/05, 03:27:07 PM
So how many rooms have ben reserved so far?
My room has been reserved. I'm pretty sure senor usc will be splitting it with me. Pretty fucking sweet/suite deal.
how do I link up with someone to split a room, hey McLane/USC are you looking for a third, I'm willing to sleep on the floor.
Quote from: malnuboy on 02/22/05, 11:46:28 PM
how do I link up with someone to split a room, hey McLane/USC are you looking for a third, I'm willing to sleep on the floor.
I'm looking for a second...If you're interested Malnu, but you have to bring the mask
I was thinking that poker would be a good side thing to do during the tournament for those out/not playing/with a bye, as well as on Friday or Saturday evening. Anyone else think this is a good idea? I have a chip set, and although I'm not crazy about having to lug that thing around the airport, I will if I need to.
JoeD I'm doing my part to try and get one more participant into your tournament, I posted the following message on the Milwindytrip boards:
http://milwindytrip.proboards16.com/index.cgi?board=wisconsin&action=display&num=1109180486
I'm trying to get my local guys together for a tournament which would earn them the entry fee to the big-un in OH.
Feel free to post and encourage on the site to get people interested.
Quote from: fightonusc on 02/23/05, 12:30:20 PM
I was thinking that poker would be a good side thing to do during the tournament for those out/not playing/with a bye, as well as on Friday or Saturday evening. Anyone else think this is a good idea? I have a chip set, and although I'm not crazy about having to lug that thing around the airport, I will if I need to.
Poker ain't a bad idea at all, as long as we keep the losses and winnings to a minimum. I don't feel like losing my flight home because I think my 10 high straight is the best thing out there.
Quote from: Attezzobal on 02/23/05, 08:16:51 AM
Quote from: malnuboy on 02/22/05, 11:46:28 PM
how do I link up with someone to split a room, hey McLane/USC are you looking for a third, I'm willing to sleep on the floor.
I'm looking for a second...If you're interested Malnu, but you have to bring the mask
I'm in but you said your getting a smoking room right, you don't smoke like every other minute do ya. If your not putting down 2+ packs a day I'm in.
Quote from: MilwIndyTrip on 02/23/05, 12:37:10 PM
JoeD I'm doing my part to try and get one more participant into your tournament, I posted the following message on the Milwindytrip boards:
http://milwindytrip.proboards16.com/index.cgi?board=wisconsin&action=display&num=1109180486
I'm trying to get my local guys together for a tournament which would earn them the entry fee to the big-un in OH.
Feel free to post and encourage on the site to get people interested.
Awesome. Thanks, pal. I posted a note on the other forum.
Also, are you thinking of joining the tourney? You really should!
Depending on how this Milwaukee tournament goes, obviously if I win it I'm in but there are a couple of really good players coming there that will most likely bounce me... ...if that's the case I'm probably going to take the trip with the Champ from Milwaukee just because I know this is going to be a balls out party and if you are in desperate need for a 16th man I will have to do a little ho-ing on the side but I'd play.
Nice Malnu
I can definitely bring my set of poker chips, since I'll be driving, and everything I own is in my car, I don't mind lugging it...
Also, any tennis players coming, I'm an avid loser...err...tennis player, and if anyone would want a match, weather permitting, let me know.
Uh, Attezzobal--be careful what you wish for. Colin Foster is on the Purdue tennis team...http://purduesports.collegesports.com/sports/m-tennis/mtt/foster_colin00.html
Quote from: JoeDirt on 02/23/05, 08:28:32 PM
Uh, Attezzobal--be careful what you wish for. Colin Foster is on the Purdue tennis team...http://purduesports.collegesports.com/sports/m-tennis/mtt/foster_colin00.html
That's impressive, but possibly scary that JoeDirt researched it.
I didn't research it. Colin and I talked about tennis at the COTUT.
Every time I see that there is a new post in the RBI tourney thread from ultimate7 I immediately think he's coming. Then I read it and... :'(
Quote from: JoeDirt on 02/23/05, 08:28:32 PM
Uh, Attezzobal--be careful what you wish for. Colin Foster is on the Purdue tennis team...http://purduesports.collegesports.com/sports/m-tennis/mtt/foster_colin00.html
Wait a second...Scholarship, or non-scholarship??
Not that it really matters much, as I'm sure he'll kick my ass regardless, but hey, I could use some humility...
Quote from: Attezzobal on 02/23/05, 05:45:55 PM
Also, any tennis players coming, I'm an avid loser...err...tennis player, and if anyone would want a match, weather permitting, let me know.
I'll dominate you (not as much as Foster) if I get eliminated early on in the tournament. I used to be 3rd singles and 2nd doubles on varsity my junior year in high school.
Quote from: JoeDirt on 02/24/05, 12:19:09 PM
I didn't research it. Colin and I talked about tennis at the COTUT.
No, you researched it and had his entire profile memorized the day I showed you the page (long before the COTUT).
I was second string forward on my 8th grade basketball team, so I could probably school all you guys...
I play tennis like Hank's does in Bachelor Party.
I'm gonna have to start calling you apostropheboy.
why's that' Bee'Jay
Player update: http://ohio.rbicentral.com/players.html
There's only three spots left, fellas. I'm officially calling out the following for not having signed up yet:
The Milwaukee Clan
GDavis
Bly No No
Big Apple Champ
Attenzellablah's buddy Nick
Joey Freedman
If it makes sense, we will consider opening it up to 24/32 players...but I'm guessing that's a long shot. Sign up now!!
Let's go people!
I'll call out GDavis as well. BIOTCH!!!!
Who's the Milwaukee Clan?
a clan of players from milwaukee.
wu tang clandestine operation of milwaukee?
wu tang in the cut. for real niggas what. it'sd the after party and bitches wanna fuck
We need one the more musically inclined members to make the official 2005 theme song for the tourney. I'm thinking that song that I think Rush Limbaugh opens his show off with, that has some broad singing about going to Ohio. We need a real kickass cover of this song to be made, then it can be the second song I play on my roadtrip to Ohio, it will come right after Be Good to Yourself.
OK, I'm ready to book my room and I have a question JoeD - you say to email the confirmation number to you to get the full discount on your page. But when you book the hotel on the page you linked to, there is a secion to enter a Special Rate ID. Do I do anything with that?
To update the Dee-Nee crew's status, here is the percentages of everyone for going:
Sperling - 60/40
Lipitz - 25/75
Potsie - Depending on Lips, but pretty good if Lips goes.
Okay, the special rate id is 00062195. You need to enter that. After you get your room booked for $39, you have to tell me or Attezzabol because he has to send you a "discount card" with your confirmation number on it....apparently you need this at check in time...
Make sense?
A question about pay-puts and whatnot...
On the site, it says that "Any prize money left over will be equally redistributed among the 16 participants." Wouldn't it make more sense to distribute the remaining prize pool amongs the 16 participants on a prorated basis? If I paid $100 entry fee, shouldn't I get more back than someone who paid $50? It's a moot point since I'm planning on winning, although I also think that it should be split among the 12 participants who finished out of the money, rather than also including the top four in this split.
good point. It'll be prorated. I just don't want to make the site any more confusing than it already is...and we certainly will not penalize the top 4 for winning...
"Penalize..." Huh huh huh. Penisalize...huh huh huh...
Greedy bastard.
I have officially reserved a room at the Comfort Suites Airport for Friday and Saturday. JoeD - Consider this your notification, you need anything else from me? How are you going to get these rooms together?
Quote from: Gantry on 03/02/05, 01:59:53 PM
I have officially reserved a room at the Comfort Suites Airport for Friday and Saturday. JoeD - Consider this your notification, you need anything else from me? How are you going to get these rooms together?
I don't think I like your tone...
Gantry...yeah, we need your confirmation number if you used the family and friends discount.
Also, Attezzobal is taking care of "getting the rooms together." since he's an assistant GM of the hotel chain.
He's the guy behind the guy.
Does this hotel have the door that connects rooms? That would be fucking sweet.
Would a keg of the Champagne of Beers be out of the question?
JoeD, how many Nintendos are you using for this tournament and in whose rooms will the games be played?
I just asked a lot of questions.
Yeah, I'm noticing that you ask a lot of questions. Lemme do my best (just read the site for details!)...
1) I believe they do having connecting rooms, 'cause Attezzobal mentioned that he requested this of the assisnt GM in Columbus or that they'd work it out or some shit like that...
2) I'm assuming the hotel would frown upon keggers
3) Not sure yet. I'm going to ask people to bring theirs if they have a good working unit. Mine is fantastic...I'm sure Beales will bring his, too--it's a great one.
My Confirmation Number is: 02343411
Kegs are a good way to piss off the hotel management, probably not a good idea. I will deifnitely be bringing a 30 pack of the Style down, or maybe two. Do they have PBR in Columbus Joe?
If there isn't a store with HighLife very close by George is gonna get upset.
Of course we have PBR here!
How about Old Style?
Joe - We are definitely gonna have to get some ping pong games going in your basement. I havne't played in years but would love to start playing again. I'll bring my paddle...
Dude, RDub and I are now confirmed attendees. We will skip the RBI and go straight for the whores, however. In fact, many of you may question whether or not we were even in attendance. Or minds, at least.
Quote from: JoeDirt on 03/02/05, 09:21:25 PM
I'm going to ask people to bring theirs if they have a good working unit. Mine is fantastic...I'm sure Beales will bring his, too--it's a great one.
I think Bandur said he's bringing his.
QuoteDude, RDub and I are now confirmed attendees. We will skip the RBI and go straight for the whores, however. In fact, many of you may question whether or not we were even in attendance. Or minds, at least.
I think the booze factor just went through the roof...
Quote from: Gantry on 03/03/05, 11:04:06 AM
How about Old Style?
I believe so--but I'm not a big fan, so I dunno.
Quote from: Gantry on 03/03/05, 11:04:06 AM
Joe - We are definitely gonna have to get some ping pong games going in your basement. I havne't played in years but would love to start playing again. I'll bring my paddle...
For sure. Let's get those pansy-asses Ultimate and Noah out here, too--they claim to be Forrest Gump's of ping pong!
I make no claims to be good. I was quite good in college, but never was very good with spin. Either way it'll be most fun to get some games in. I fucking love ping pong...
I fucking love ping pong. I used to play everyday in college, but then a fat girl sat on the table during a party and broke the fucker. Fat bitch.
Did you guys play beer pong out there in college?
I played Beirut all the time. In fact, my first year out of college my apartment had "Beirut Stadium" in it. We built stadium seating and everything. It was great. Now I drink 5 beers and I'm shitfaced.
I think you mean 20 beers and 10 jagerbombs.
QuoteDid you guys play beer pong out there in college?
No sir, is this where you have to try to hit the ball in a cup?
We should really consider making this into a week long festival type thing...With several tourneys, RBI, poker, tennis, ping pong...Just a suggestion...I'm in for the ping pong portion as well...I had a table and an older, also athletic, unbelievably competitive brother growing up...
I don't think my liver can stand a week-long festival...
Quote from: Gantry on 03/04/05, 01:44:08 AM
No sir, is this where you have to try to hit the ball in a cup?
yeah. you'd be surprised how easy it is (in the beginning, at least).
Sounds like good stuff...
Idea - you should possibly add to your page or the 1st post on the thread all the confirmed people who are attending but not playing. I think the sooner the whore union knows Mike D will be there, the better it'll be for us non-married guys...
It's more of a 'sisterhood' than an actual union.
The Divine Secrets of the Whore-Whore Sisterhood...
I'm struggling with this hotel site. I entered the code but is it supposed to be still showing the price as $85 when I'm getting ready to put in my credit card info?
Okay...good suggestion. Who's all for 100% attending but not playing?
QuoteOkay...good suggestion. Who's all for 100% attending but not playing?
That would be me. Any suggestions on this hotel site?
OK, figured it out. Looks like there's no more rooms at the friends and family rate. Any chance of this getting bumped up or should I just roll with the regular price?
Quote from: Baines on 03/04/05, 10:56:38 AM
OK, figured it out. Looks like there's no more rooms at the friends and family rate. Any chance of this getting bumped up or should I just roll with the regular price?
I went with the regular price and I'm awaiting the discount card thingy from Azzetobalskdfj...
Shit, shit, shit...I sort of expected this, for them to sell out as it's the summer...
However, the Sleep Inn (not as nice of rooms) offers the discount http://www6.choicehotels.com/ires/en-US/html/HotelInfoGeneral?hotel=OH249&sid=EOC6i.MB5V2gSgmg.6
And another Comfort Suites (With identical room features to the "Suites Airport") offer the discount currently (Both hotels are about 15 miles away it seems) http://www6.choicehotels.com/ires/en-US/html/HotelInfoGeneral?hotel=OH249&sid=EOC6i.MB5V2gSgmg.6
So, these are the two that currently offer it, so when you make the reservation, go to the "choicehotels.com" homepage, at the left side select "Enter Special Rate ID" there, enter "00062195" then search for Columbus Ohio, and if on the right side it says "Check Rates" as opposed to "Not Available" that means they offer it (currently it's just the Sleep Inn and Comofrt Suites in Hillard)...
Flood, what rate were you quoted when you made the reservation?
$85 a night...$170 total. This is the second hotel I've made reservations for...are we now going with another?
I think the hotel is the same but the ones he listed will cover the overflow.
Does this mean there are no rooms left at said hotel? How many people weren't able to get rooms? MikeD? Rdub? What about players who haven't signed up yet?
I think it means there are still rooms left--but no more discounted room rates.
This is true. No more discounted rooms at that hotel. I'm probably just going to go with the $85 room and stay one night instead of two.
If you go that route Baines, book one night and we'll find you a room to stay for night two. That way it evens out, pay for one night and get a free room the second night. Even if you gotta pass out on the floor, we'll find a spot for ya. No need to cut the trip short because of money, we don't get too many of these chances...
Totally agree with Gantry. These rooms are suites, bitches. I got two queens and a pullout in my room and a shit ton of floor space. I"m thinking you bastards are gonna sleep where you fall anyway. So like Gantry said, I'm sure we can find a spot somewhere.
Thanks fellas. I figured if worst came to worst I'd just find a friend to crash with in Columbus but would much rather spend as much time as possible at the hotel where everything's going on. I'm cool with wherever you guys have room because when I'm on a trip I usually end up on couches/floors/balconies/bathtubs anyway.
And for Gantry, there's plenty of PBR up there, haven't seen any Old Style (though I saw it here for the first time yesterday so it may be moving into the area) but I also wanted to let you know that I plan on supplying you with your first 15 pack of Blatz.
I can't wait for this tourney!
Quote from: fknmclane on 03/04/05, 10:41:58 PM
I got two queens and a pullout...
Plus, you're a bit of a queen yourself, are you not? ???
Quote
And for Gantry, there's plenty of PBR up there, haven't seen any Old Style (though I saw it here for the first time yesterday so it may be moving into the area) but I also wanted to let you know that I plan on supplying you with your first 15 pack of Blatz.
Beautiful, I intend to bring at least a 30 pack of Style from Chicago maybe 60. I intend to try all sort of bad beers on this trip, really expand my pallette..
So...we basically switched to a more expensive hotel in order to get a 'discount rate', but now we can't swing the discounted rate? That's fine...I just wanna get this straight. $170 is a bit steeper than I wanted to go is all. Especially since the first place Joe picked was $49 /night or something.
Curt...Sorry about all that, it was kind of confusing but, McLane/USC and myself/Malnu got the 39 rate, we've got room for one more in our room if you'd want to join in...Like I said, the Comfort Suites (In Hilliard) and the Sleep Inn (I guess on the other side of Columbus) both offer the 39 dollar rate if you'd want to switch there and cancel your room at the Comfort Suites, or I'm sure the Extended Stay is still offering the 49 dollar rooms...
If you choose to use either of the other two at the discounted rates, you MUST enter the special rate ID of 00062196 and be quoted at the $39 a night...Sorry if it was confusing earlier...The only other thing I can suggest would be, if we wanted to keep everyone in the same hotel, I can book all the rooms at either of those two others at the same time (such as tomorrow, as I'm about to leave work) and have the rooms under my name and then call them and change the names that the rooms are under, however, that would require switching hotels...But then again, there's a decent amount of time before the tourney, I guess, ultimately, it's up to Joe...But if we switched to the hotel in Hilliard I can guarantee that we can all get the$39 room rate (as long as we reserve the rooms within a week)...I hope that made a modicum of sense, private message me if you need anything else or anything...
Quote from: CurtFlood on 03/06/05, 08:07:19 PM
So...we basically switched to a more expensive hotel in order to get a 'discount rate', but now we can't swing the discounted rate? That's fine...I just wanna get this straight. $170 is a bit steeper than I wanted to go is all. Especially since the first place Joe picked was $49 /night or something.
Well, I'm all for the greater good, but please note that Hilliard is significantly farther from the airport than the current location. Hilliard is probably close to a half hour away, whereas the current location is within 5-7 minutes.
But if we can get discounted rates for everybody and everybody wants to move to Hilliard, I'll do it.
It does not matter to me at all... What about the place that is $49 a night, is that in Columbus? Would be nice to stay in Columbus proper for the sake of going out, but I don't know the area...
The Floodster is most definitly welcome in hotel room de la Attelbozzel/Malnu, providing you don't kill me in my sleep.
and my avatar means it.
Flood needs his own room. Trust me.
Quote from: fknmclane on 03/07/05, 01:29:52 AM
Flood needs his own room. Trust me.
This is true...I come bearing wife and dog.
I prefer to keep the hotel where it is just so we don't have to go through another change--I believe that lessens the legitimacy of the tourney and JoeDirt won't stand for that!
Plus, we still have quite an advantage by Attezz knowing/working the Columbus assistant GM.
So, where are RDub and I getting hotel rooms? Someone post linkie.
So how many people need hotel rooms and how many people got the higher rate?
I need a hotel room. Money ain't a thing.
I have a hotel room and got the cheaper rate. usc and I are sharing a room.
Attezobal and Malnu are sharing a room, they got a cheaper rate.
I'm assuming the non dee nee gentlemen in the tourney all have their rooms set up, JoeD?
If so, that leaves Baines and his crew, the two-headed MikeD/rdub monster and the Floods. Emilio, did you get a room but not a discount?
I got my room for the inflated rate of $85/night
Quote from: fknmclane on 03/07/05, 10:11:41 AM
I'm assuming the non dee nee gentlemen in the tourney all have their rooms set up, JoeD?
As far as I know...
Only TWO spots left: http://ohio.rbicentral.com/players.html
We're getting very close to "speak now or forever hold your peace (piece)."
GDavis??? Bly No No? Big Apple Champ?
I think I speak for everyone when I say that I'm extremely disappointed in GDavis.
I think Beejay should also sign up. That way we can play each other mano e mano, this time with BOTH of us using a controller. Then I'll beat his ass.
maybe if I get a fucking job, and you learn what mano e mano means.
I don't like you.
You have a vile and disgusting odor.
I loathe you.
ONE spot left--who's gonna step up?
http://ohio.rbicentral.com/players.html
We are considering an 8 man backup list that will be added to the tourney to make it a 24 man tourney if we get all 8 spots filled (will remain as the reserve list until all 8 are filled)...
The back up spots are a crapshoot--so somebody take the last spot and gaurantee your participation!
Where is the closest, ahem, "Gentleman's Club" to our hotel?
Fknmclane's hotel room...
Quote from: Mike D. on 03/08/05, 09:58:48 AM
Where is the closest, ahem, "Gentleman's Club" to our hotel?
And by gentlemen's club you mean 9 year old prostitute boy.
Quote from: BDawk on 03/08/05, 10:26:30 AM
Quote from: Mike D. on 03/08/05, 09:58:48 AM
Where is the closest, ahem, "Gentleman's Club" to our hotel?
And by gentlemen's club you mean 9 year old prostitute boy.
I'm not an eye doctor, but I believe he's referring to a strip club.
JoeD and Attezobvalsk -- I DIDN'T GET THE PROMISED DISCOUNT. AM I PURELY OUT OF LUCK? ATTEZOLBALKJJ, I SENT YOU MY ADDRESS AND SHIT...WERE YOU GONNA SEND ME SOMETHING OR SHOULD I BE EXPECTING YOU AT DINNER TONIGHT? EITHER WILL WORK FOR ME. IT'S OK IF I'M OUT OF LUCK WITH THE DISCOUNT...I JUST WANT TO KNOW THE FINAL VERDICT SO I CAN SOLIDIFY MY PLANS WITH THE FAMILY.
ALSO, HOW CAN WE GUARANTEE TO HAVE A DEE-NEE BLOCK? IF I'M GONNA PAY OUT THE ASS, I'D AT LEAST LIKE THE PLEASURE OF HEARING MALNU MASTURBATE WITH HIS FECES THROUGH MY HOTEL WALL.
EDIT--Sorry if I'm coming off as being angry...I am most definitely not. That being said....
I'll fucking kill you.
Unfortunately, I don't know the answers to these questions...I'll look to Attezz for the answers... ???
For the record, Bandur and I (and possibly Foster) will be booking at the nearest Extended Stay America... rooms are normally around $50/night, extremely cheap when split three ways.
Curt:
Sorry for the lack of response, I'm quite the pussy when it comes to delivering bad news...However, I just got off the phone with a guy there, Dustin, who has been there forever, and switched your rate to the discounted rate, $39 a night, so I'll send out your discount card Saturday and you'll have it soon...Also, he has at least the three rooms we have booked, Mclane/USC, Flood/Family, myself/Malnu, all in a block, so that's all set, and just let me know if anyone else makes reservations there, I'm pretty sure this Dustin kid has absolutely no qualms about changing the rate to the discounted $39 rate, and he's familar with RBI, so it sounds pretty good. Otherwise I guess use the Extended Stay if there's money issues...
Again, sorry it took so long to reply, I really am a pussy and I hate confrontation, unless you're a douchebag that's smaller than I, and I'm pretty sure neither of those apply.
Quote from: Attezzobal on 03/12/05, 01:34:11 AM
Curt:
Sorry for the lack of response, I'm quite the pussy when it comes to delivering bad news...However, I just got off the phone with a guy there, Dustin, who has been there forever, and switched your rate to the discounted rate, $39 a night, so I'll send out your discount card Saturday and you'll have it soon...Also, he has at least the three rooms we have booked, Mclane/USC, Flood/Family, myself/Malnu, all in a block, so that's all set, and just let me know if anyone else makes reservations there, I'm pretty sure this Dustin kid has absolutely no qualms about changing the rate to the discounted $39 rate, and he's familar with RBI, so it sounds pretty good. Otherwise I guess use the Extended Stay if there's money issues...
Again, sorry it took so long to reply, I really am a pussy and I hate confrontation, unless you're a douchebag that's smaller than I, and I'm pretty sure neither of those apply.
You are my bestest friend again...thank you. Are you still coming over for dinner?
but Curt, you are a douchebag, aren't you?
Also, Attezz--can you please hook up SmokedUbad13 with the discount? I'll call him later today to make sure he reserves the room.
Anybody else? Attezz--should I email the guys who are coming from out of town that aren't on the forums? While I want everybody to be able to have the best deal possible, I don't want to overstep any boundries...
I booked my room with the $39 rate last week, can I get in that block?
no way
Fine by me, I didn't want to be a part of your Lemon Party anyway. Do they offer a basement room? I'd be a bit more comfortable there...
you'll stay in the tub...with girl, if you know what I mean, and I don't see why you wouldn't. :P
Lips has told me he is now 90% for attending. Dee-Nee!
Odds are good that the entire Dee-Nee crew (Myself, Sperling, Lips and Potsie) will be there....
With you as the only one brave enough to actually participate in said tourney, correct?
Correct, Lips was thinking about it but probably not since you are out of $50 spots...
Quote from: Gantry on 03/12/05, 02:18:49 PM
Lips has told me he is now 90% for attending. Dee-Nee!
Odds are good that the entire Dee-Nee crew (Myself, Sperling, Lips and Potsie) will be there....
Holy shit. This weekend keeps getting crazier and crazier.
Attez, nice work with the rooms. You're the man.
I wasn't going to miss out on the Dee-Nee convention!!!! Who knows when the next one like this will occur!!!!!!!!
She-Nee-Nee!!
I'm apostrophe-happy right now!!!!!!!!
You wanna join in?
If I can join (donate) for $50, I'll be in.
Quote from: Lips on 03/12/05, 11:54:31 PM
I wasn't going to miss out on the Dee-Nee convention!!!! Who knows when the next one like this will occur!!!!!!!!
She-Nee-Nee!!
I'm apostrophe-happy right now!!!!!!!!
Oh yeah, plus I want to become a "flesh friend" of CurtFlood.
Joe you should let Sperling/Lips/Potsie split one spot in the tourney, this way you fill up one of the last spots and the three of them only have to give 33 bucks. They could take turns playing or some shit.
That's a good thought, but that wouldn't be fair to those who coughed up what they consider to be dead money.
I had an idea: for those who didn't get the special discount, if there are any left who didn't, perhaps split up any extra funds from the tourney among them.
Quote from: JoeDirt on 03/13/05, 07:53:19 PM
That's a good thought, but that wouldn't be fair to those who coughed up what they consider to be dead money.
I down for whatever gets the most DeeNee'ers invovled in this bitch.
Quote from: Lips on 03/13/05, 10:58:59 AM
Quote from: Lips on 03/12/05, 11:54:31 PM
I wasn't going to miss out on the Dee-Nee convention!!!! Who knows when the next one like this will occur!!!!!!!!
She-Nee-Nee!!
I'm apostrophe-happy right now!!!!!!!!
Oh yeah, plus I want to become a "flesh friend" of CurtFlood.
Get in line, girlfriend.
Quote from: fknmclane on 03/13/05, 11:48:08 PM
I had an idea: for those who didn't get the special discount, if there are any left who didn't, perhaps split up any extra funds from the tourney among them.
We'll see how it all plays out. First things first, I'm going to incur some expenses that I'll need to recoupe (for example, if I end up getting a room just to have games played in)...
I was wondering about that. If there is enough extra money you should definitely get a room just for games. Make dee nee rooms the first part of the tourney and the regionals a la the NCAA and then have the Final Four in the "game" room.
Of course, you realize that I won't know if there's money left over until after the tourney is over...
Quote from: JoeDirt on 03/14/05, 11:14:03 AM
Of course, you realize that I won't know if there's money left over until after the tourney is over...
Looks like you'll be eating that extra room. ;)
Is there still a spot left?
Motherfucker, send JoeD your money. NOW!
Quote from: fknmclane on 03/14/05, 12:17:48 PM
Motherfucker, send JoeD your money. NOW!
I thought you were going to pay for me...
And I'm going to north carolina sometime in June so I have to make sure there's no conflict.
Yeah, GDavis--there is one spot left...lemme know when you get your NC schedule figured out...
Quote from: GDavis on 03/14/05, 12:19:07 PM
I thought you were going to pay for me...
I must have been drinking heavily.
When he said "Pay for you", he meant for your sexual services. Like a rent boy. See, it's all a simple misunderstanding...
Quote from: fightonusc on 03/14/05, 02:43:10 PM
When he said "Pay for you", he meant for your sexual services. Like a rent boy. See, it's all a simple misunderstanding...
There was no misunderstanding.
I believe that GDavis has fknmclane's tits in a wringer over this one...so to speak.
wringers are for pussies
I don't know if GDavis has fknmclane's pussy in a wringer or not.
Pics?
So what the F GDavis and fknclane...are you guys working out a deal or what?
Is there an alternative lifestyle section of this hotel?
Yes...It's called my bedroom.
queer
It's all up to GDavis. I'm not sure why he hasn't resered a spot yet. Poopy.
Sorry, I'll try to get word out by sunday.
recent tourney talk with my friends:
friend: "you really going to Ohio in June for that thing"
malnu: "oh yeah"
friend: "what are you staying by yourself or something"
malnu: "naw, I sharing a room with attelbozzal"
friend: "who"
malnu: "attelbozzal"
friend: "what the hells a matter with you?"
that's awesome malnu...what's your friend's problem? Everybody knows that Attezobal hasn't had a homicidal episode in years. I'm sure everything will be just fine.
I just read through the rules and regs of the tourney and my head hurts. JoeD, is there going to be a supervisor at every tourney game, and if so, are they tourney players or bums off the street?
And any of you fuckers thinking of signing up, hurry up and do it so JoeD can create the brackets and I can start talking shit and harassing my first round opponent with a steady diet of disgusting emails and perhaps mail bombs to blow off his fingers.
Nah, it's all pretty simple, really. Some details are extremely specific and probably won't come up in any given game. I suggest printing a copy out and just bringing it with you--that way you can refer to it if necessary, but don't necessarily have to...
As far as the brackets go, I think we're going to randomly draw spots the morning of the tourney.
Quote from: JoeDirt on 03/21/05, 01:17:32 PM
Nah, it's all pretty simple, really. Some details are extremely specific and probably won't come up in any given game. I suggest printing a copy out and just bringing it with you--that way you can refer to it if necessary, but don't necessarily have to...
As far as the brackets go, I think we're going to randomly draw spots the morning of the tourney.
I see your lips moving but I don't hear anything coming out.
My lips move, but you can't hear what I'm saying? When I was a child, I caught a fever? My hands felt like two balloons?
I think I'm gonna try a game for myself after (if) I lose in the tourney. It's called Edward 40Hands. Instead of scissors, I'll tape two 40s or maybe two 32s of High Life to my hands. Hilarity will ensue.
That idea always sounds great, but how do you drink the two 40's without pissing in your pants?
Quote from: USCJay on 03/21/05, 09:39:41 PM
That idea always sounds great, but how do you drink the two 40's without pissing in your pants?
you don't, try to keep up BeeUsc/Jay/Paw
Quote from: USCJay on 03/21/05, 09:39:41 PM
That idea always sounds great, but how do you drink the two 40's without pissing in your pants?
Because I won't be wearing any pants...and you'll be drinking as well...and it won't be beer.
"Looks like we'll all be having golden showers!"
Kenny Brocklestein.
So are all star teams usuable..
BTW..Im still considering this whole thing.....
Allstar teams are sometimes usuable...depends on if both players use/don't use 'em. If they differ in opinion, each player picks one of the ten teams to eliminate for that series.
I highly suggest you make up your mind soon--I have a few emails of people coming out of the wood work to sign up!
where, exactly, is the wood work?
check up your ass--where most other things are...
pumpst
meaning I'mpumped
I just edited the first post to list the dee-nee regulars that are attending. Let me know if I missed any....
looks about right so far...thanks!
Quote from: malnuboy on 03/27/05, 12:32:35 AM
pumpst
meaning I'mpumped
I'm fucking pumped about spending a drunken night with Malnu, and hopefully cuddling (or at least busting back..........BEST PUN EVER!!)
That's everyone from the dee nee community. Just three months away. Should be veeery interesting.
JoeD, how many spots left and who's ass do I have to break my foot off in to get them to come?
Fknmclane, all you gotta do is jiggle my balls a bit to get me to come.
You're the one with the...shell. Shut up, Emilio!
Is it pathetic if I am considering showing up in Ohio just to watch?
Join the club...
Don't you guys think it's going to be weird to meet everyone?
What do you call each other, real names or screen names?
I'm fearful this could taint everyone's computer friendships.
It's almost like having sex with a girl you've just been friends with. You guys will never be the same.
That's why I'm staying here. We need at least one pure soul around.
Calling GDAVIS...come in, GDAVIS. Rumor has it that you sent a check, yet none has arrived...what's the dealio, yo?
Quote from: JoeDirt on 03/31/05, 08:50:29 AM
Calling GDAVIS...come in, GDAVIS. Rumor has it that you sent a check, yet none has arrived...what's the dealio, yo?
Haven't sent it out yet. I'll do it tonight.
Quote from: BDawk on 03/31/05, 08:40:25 AM
Don't you guys think it's going to be weird to meet everyone?
What do you call each other, real names or screen names?
I'm fearful this could taint everyone's computer friendships.
It's almost like having sex with a girl you've just been friends with. You guys will never be the same.
That's why I'm staying here. We need at least one pure soul around.
I plan on calling everyone solely by screen name. Otherwise, I fear that everyone would spontaneously combust. In fact, I'm not so sure you guys are real. Sometimes I think I've gone insane and invent my own little world, like in that movie Identity. Although I would hope I'd make my world cooler than this...
Quote from: Nacho on 03/30/05, 02:40:19 PM
Is it pathetic if I am considering showing up in Ohio just to watch?
ive thought about a getta way in the hot summer nights of the streets in ohio myself ;D
i may just get a dang bus ticket and go from there
damn this place will be dead during that weekend
GDavis...did you send your check/cheque or what? You're tempting fate, you know...
Quote from: BDawk on 03/31/05, 08:40:25 AM
Don't you guys think it's going to be weird to meet everyone?
What do you call each other, real names or screen names?
Actually, I've run into that situation before. I used to belong to a fairly large PSO (Phantasy Star Online) community. I made several "online friends" this way who all lived in Indianapolis. Eventually, I made it out to Indy and visited them all. Great times.
I ended up calling all of them by their (real) first names, but they all just kept calling me "nightwulf." Strangely, it was pretty comfortable.
Nightwulf
Quote from: nightwulf on 04/03/05, 01:50:53 PM
Quote from: BDawk on 03/31/05, 08:40:25 AM
Don't you guys think it's going to be weird to meet everyone?
What do you call each other, real names or screen names?
Actually, I've run into that situation before. I used to belong to a fairly large PSO (Phantasy Star Online) community. I made several "online friends" this way who all lived in Indianapolis. Eventually, I made it out to Indy and visited them all. Great times.
I ended up calling all of them by their (real) first names, but they all just kept calling me "nightwulf." Strangely, it was pretty comfortable.
Nightwulf
I plan on calling Emilio "Sexy Bottom" all weekend. I hope it doesn't weird him out.
Quote
I plan on calling Emilio "Sexy Bottom" all weekend. I hope it doesn't weird him out.
Curt farts. A lot. I call him "Stanky Ass". He's famous for the "Dutch Oven" submission and 'fart throw'.
"Fart throw" is that simliar to wafting?
If the "fart throw" is dropping a bomb on your hand and transferring what is in your grasp to underneath the nearest person's nose then I'm a fucking pro.
It's official, usc and I are flying out together. Hope there is a babysitter (whoops, I mean driver) to pick us up at the airport.
It's official...I have Cousin to the COTUT fever.
Yeah, I can arrange to pick you fellers up...just lemme know what time you get in.
WHen are all you fucksticks getting out to Columbust? Thursday night? Friday morning?
For me, pretty much now...
Hey, for all of you who are visiting but not playing in the tourney: would you consider being a "back up" in case somebody no shows? I can't imagine somebody would pay and then not show, but I think 1 or 2 people had several sudden issues unexpectedly come up at the COTUT...
It'd really help if a few of you were able to be added to the reserve list.
Note: this isn't intended to make the tourney players think that some people aren't going to show. I've heard nothing but excitement and good things from the players...but you just never know, you know?
This should most definitely be a puhl.
We leave the WestSide friday morning and arrive in C-Bus friday afternoon. There's a bar in our terminal that serves 32 oz beers for $3.50. Hopefully usc and I get suck down a couple of those puppies bright and early.
Eventually you'll have to be more specific on times if you want me to pick you up...you guys know that, right?
Our flight gets into C-bus at 4:55 p.m.
Okay. I'll get you fellers my cell phone number when it gets closer to game time...I don't need the harrassment until then... :)
Quote from: JoeDirt on 04/06/05, 12:15:37 PM
Eventually you'll have to be more specific on times if you want me to pick you up...you guys know that, right?
Maybe I don't want a cheater picking me up. ;)
Well, let me know 'cause I'll let you pick up the tab for a cab...
Quote from: JoeDirt on 04/06/05, 12:19:52 PM
Okay. I'll get you fellers my cell phone number when it gets closer to game time...I don't need the harrassment until then... :)
If anyone wants to harrass Joe, I can get you his cell# :)
When the Dee-Nee crew was in St. Louis for the wrestling tournament, I almost thought about trying to call the Sheraton hotels in the area looking for their room, so I could harrass them. But I didn't, because that would have required effort and whatnot...
Ultimate: I will ruin you. You will never work in this Internet community again.
I know you just sit by the phone every night hoping I'll call.
.
Well, it's official: http://ohio.rbicentral.com
...I strongly suggest anyone still interested to pay to be added to the reserve list...I know for a fact that one tourney member has a pretty serious family issue that will probably require his spot to re-open...
The reserve list will be filled on a first-paid-first served basis only.
And I'd gladly give up my spot to someone who has a chance of doing well. I'm so gonna get trounced in this thing...
Quote from: Gantry on 04/07/05, 01:18:55 PM
And I'd gladly give up my spot to someone who has a chance of doing well. I'm so gonna get trounced in this thing...
WUSS!
Cheater!
$50 buys me 120 Old Styles, which from the hype this tourney is getting, is probably the amount I'm consuming over that weekend. My head hurts just thinking about it...
I hear wumpst is coming to the tourney with a sixer of Bartles and James.
I heard Wumpst 69'ed Bartles.....AND James!
updated: http://ohio.rbicentral.com/players.html
So who's gonna crack open the reserve list? Lips? You'll already be here...
It may be a few days before he contacts you, but we discussed it the other night and OctogenerianFranco is going to be put on the reserve list (He just found out about two days ago that he'll be in town that weekend), if it's okay with you (He's really fucking good)
Yeah, that'd be great. Lemme know asap!
Listen here
I fully expect a full DeeNee drunken mission to Taco Bell at some point during this tourney, if the choosen Taco Bell is lucky enough they will see us coming and promptly lock the doors and shut off the lights.
Every time I'm in Columbus there seems to be a drunken mission to somewhere in the middle of the night. It usually ends up with White Castle burgers being used as projectile weapons.
If I'm not mistaken the last time we stayed up there it involved an argument at Krogers because apparently we scanned one 15 pack of Blatz at 12:59 and the time had changed to 1:00 as we scanned the other two and they seriously would only let us buy the first one.
Quote from: Baines on 04/16/05, 12:15:10 AM
Every time I'm in Columbus there seems to be a drunken mission to somewhere in the middle of the night. It usually ends up with White Castle burgers being used as projectile weapons.
If I'm not mistaken the last time we stayed up there it involved an argument at Krogers because apparently we scanned one 15 pack of Blatz at 12:59 and the time had changed to 1:00 as we scanned the other two and they seriously would only let us buy the first one.
I've killed people for less.
One drop hits the ground and you're totaled.
For those coming to OH for the tourney:
Can you please bring an NES if you have one? I brought mine to Chi for the COTUT and it was not difficult to travel with at all...and I was flying. For those driving, it's even easier.
I want to make certain that we have plenty of quality working NES for the tourney. I have one that works perfectly and every single time...would hate for this issue to be a bottleneck!
Also, extra NES are great for side games to break out for those out of the tourney and/or those not officially playing.
Who can step up for the greater good of dee nee brotherhood?
The Dee-Nee crew will definitely be bringing a NES, maybe two. One to donate for the tourney and one for side games that will likely be going on all day in our room....
I'll bring my NES...hell, I may even bring Q-bert.
If I beat Battletoads, will someone beat it for me?
If anyone needs any help beating Battletoads, lemme know. That was one of my favorite games as a kid, though it is as impossible to beat as Arkanoid if you do not have game genie. Ever played the Double Dragon/Battletoad game??
Quote from: Gantry on 04/26/05, 11:37:37 AM
If I beat Battletoads, will someone beat it for me?
Yes, if you beat Battletoads I will jerk you off.
GDavis, you're always up for a good handjob.
What a good guy
Quote from: ihateMattNokes on 04/26/05, 11:56:25 AM
If anyone needs any help beating Battletoads, lemme know. That was one of my favorite games as a kid, though it is as impossible to beat as Arkanoid if you do not have game genie.
You know that using the Game Genie means you really didn't beat the game, right?
Quote from: ihateMattNokes on 04/26/05, 11:56:25 AM
Ever played the Double Dragon/Battletoad game??
I had that game. I made it to the Shadow Boss once, but that's as far as I ever got.
ohhh damn.... thanks captain obvious.. i thought that when i used infinite lives i was being fair.. but apparently not. Thank you for clarifying that. I would like to see you try to beat Battletoads not using the genie.
Quote from: GDavis on 04/26/05, 12:20:21 PM
Quote from: Gantry on 04/26/05, 11:37:37 AM
If I beat Battletoads, will someone beat it for me?
Yes, if you beat Battletoads I will jerk you off.
And yes Davis, I will take you up on that jerking off offer... I could use a good one, I hear you're the best.
Ihatemattnokes loves to post twice in a row.
Quote from: ihateMattNokes on 04/26/05, 01:59:01 PM
ohhh damn.... thanks captain obvious.. i thought that when i used infinite lives i was being fair.. but apparently not. Thank you for clarifying that. I would like to see you try to beat Battletoads not using the genie.
If the person has the Game Genie, why would they need your help in the first place?
Lets take the Battletoads debate somewhere else or drop it, as it's no longer relevant to the tourney...
Quote from: Gantry on 04/26/05, 03:52:20 PM
Lets take the Battletoads debate somewhere else or drop it, as it's no longer relevant to the tourney...
Does that mean you don't want a handjob?
Thanks for the policing, Cap't'n Gantry!
Apologies for the digression.
Back on topic...
Are any favorites developing during pre-tourney practice? Anyone care to come up with odds on each player?
By my count, 6 of the Ohio players played in the COTUT (including the entire final four), so it's possible to get an idea of what to expect from them, but everyone else is kind of a wild-card. Have any of the other players played each other before? If so, how did those games turn out?
Since I can't go, maybe I'll have to operate as a bookie.
I can safely say that mclane and I will be impressive nonfactors. But we'll go down drinkin....
I plan to "train" in curve as soon as our yearly straight pitch tournament ends, which is probabaly early/mid may. The qualifier for the finals is on saturday. From there, I'll grab Lips/Sperling/Potsie etc and get some curve games in...
I can't believe you posted this now. I was just thinking the very same thing--I guess it's the Dykstra in us.
Anyway, without regard to the field at large, I do think any of the top four COTUT finishers can win this thing. I regard the four as pretty close to equal; the winner being the one who gets hot at the right time.
I believe that is what happened at the COTUT. I do believe Riley and I are exceptionally good at in-game scouting and adjusting to scouting tips on the fly...
I would LOVE to see you make some odds, beef...
Quote from: JoeDirt on 04/26/05, 04:48:29 PM
I would LOVE to see you make some odds shove an entire turkey up your ass, beef...
Riley - 2-1
Foster 2-1
Beales 3-1
JoeDirt 3-1
Is Freeman Coming ?
Freeman 5-2
Field 8-1
Quote from: Gantry on 04/26/05, 04:47:06 PM
I can safely say that mclane and I will be impressive nonfactors. But we'll go down drinkin....
The ultimate matchup would be an evening game between myself and Gantry. It would be the quintessential exercise in futility. Fuck it...if I gotta play Gantry, I'm calling a straight pitch game right fucking now.
JoeD, I'd be more than happy to bring my NES.
Since you guys are talking odds, who'll be down to make some of our side games interesting? I plan on losing at least my shirt during the tourney weekend.
Side games are key - I have a feeling there will be all sorts of ill shit going on in the outer hotel rooms...
i think laying odds is a great idea or some other way to involve the guys who can't make it to c-bus. i nominate beef. do you want to handle the money, beef? and how much action are we talking about here? 5,10, 20?
Can I bet on myself to lose?
I really fucking hope I don't get drawn for the 10 AM game. That would really suck.
Quote from: fknmclane on 04/27/05, 12:14:05 AM
Since you guys are talking odds, who'll be down to make some of our side games interesting? I plan on losing at least my shirt during the tourney weekend.
You mean your RBI shirt? 'cause I'll gladly take it from you...
Quote from: JoeDirt on 04/27/05, 01:03:19 PM
Quote from: fknmclane on 04/27/05, 12:14:05 AM
Since you guys are talking odds, who'll be down to make some of our side games interesting? I plan on losing at least my shirt during the tourney weekend.
You mean your RBI shirt? 'cause I'll gladly take it from you...
Me too...I could use a new jizz rag.
I too think odds are a great idea, I can bet against myself (or bribe give a handjob to JoeD to tank a game) and start swimming in the dough...
52 days until the Cousin to the COTUT. Just thought I'd share.
good call. We should start a running count down.
Quote from: JoeDirt on 05/02/05, 09:22:06 PM
good call. We should start a running count down.
tHE fINAL cOUNTDOWN?
Whoops, caps lock still on...
this countdown also applys to me getting a new automobile.
Quote from: fknmclane on 05/02/05, 09:23:03 PMtHE fINAL cOUNTDOWN?
Only if we get GOB to prance around and do magic while it plays.
how has this not been posted already?
the official theme song of the 2005 thousand five cousin to the cotut tournament:
THE FINAL COUNTDOWN: 51 Days to Tourney.
Dah-Dah Dun Dah...
I'm so excited I'm sweating out of my nipples.
JoeD, since you started the thread, you should post the countdown in the subject line for all to see.
Hey, could you guys (especially JoeDirt) look at the Word document inside the attached Zip folder. I was bored at work and drafted this real quickly. I would be happy to e-mail it to the local Columbus media and a few national guys (like Bill Simmons) if JoeDirt and everyone else thinks it's OK...
This needs to be sent to everyone in the world. EVERYONE. One suggestion- "large cult classic...." should be changed to "large cult following of classic video blah blah"
OK, I actually went back and proofed the release - thanks to defen and (especially BeefMaster) for the help. New version should be attached.
Funny!
Every news outlet should get this. Well done, usc. Well done!
THE FINAL COUNTDOWN: 50 Days to Tourney.
Dah-Dah Dun Dah...
(visualize GOB prancing aroundwith streamers and smoke puffing everywhere)
gantry's gotta love the wikipedia reference in the release too. nice work fighton.
Most solid usc, most solid...
Correction - RBI was released in 1988...
JoeD still needs to change the subject line of the thread to reflect the countdown. I'll post every fucking day untilhe does it.
The correction being for usc's writeup, should have made that clear...
Quote from: fknmclane on 05/05/05, 02:25:32 AM
JoeD still needs to change the subject line of the thread to reflect the countdown. I'll post every fucking day untilhe does it.
You can't handle the truth!
THE FINAL COUNTDOWN: 49 Days to Tourney.
Still waiting for that pepper, Julio.
a-fresha peppa?
THE FINAL COUNTDOWN: 48 Days to Tourney.
Dah-Dah Dun Dah...
Quote from: Teddyballgame on 05/05/05, 08:30:16 PM
a-fresha peppa?
you like-a the pepper? I get you some.
2-to-1 odds that Gantry will get teabagged in Ohio.
Since I can teabag myself, I wouldn't bet against it...
Gantry--you can teabag anybody. You're that good.
5 to 1 odds that I win the one-legged race!
Even money that I don't win the three-legged race.
Just booked my flight. Dee Nee!!!
39 days and counting.
MikeD and rdub, you two still coming out? I'm trying to decide whether or not I should pack my taser and pepper spray and three sided dildo.
Quote from: GDavis on 05/17/05, 11:49:50 AM
Just booked my flight. Dee Nee!!!
Kick ass! Let's get some chatter going about the tourney--there's far too much quietness about this MAJOR event! Where are the players?
As far as I can tell, there are eight current Dee-Nee mainstays playing in the tournament:
Me
JoeDirt
GDavis
Gantry
fknmclane
Malnuboy
CurtFlood
Attezzobal
Seeing as though the non Dee-Nee field includes all three past COTUT champions, what do you think the odds are that a Dee-Nee player will win the tournament? If we count Dee-Nee players who don't cheat, is there a chance that any of us will even place in the money?
Personally, I consider myself "just happy to be there", kind of like the once in every 30 years that Iowa St. makes a bowl game. Either a) I won't care about results and suck or b) I won't care about results, and play loose and well. If I'm playing my "A" game, I can beat good players. If I'm not, I'm in a lot of trouble. Also, I'm out of practice against decent players, so this could be a problem.
By the way, when is the draw for the brackets going to take place. I don't think there's any question that it should happen "live" on Dee-Nee.
I can't stress enough how much I'm going to suck...
going to, or currently do?
There's a good chance Blyleven_No_No will be putting me through some intensive RBI training leading up to the big tourney, to ensure that NYC has a strong showing.
Dirt, I was told you'd be supplying transportation from the airport. Is this true? My flight gets in at 8:50 pm on Friday.
For y'all who have seen some of the others play, or have played against them, does this seem like a fair representation of the Top Five seeds going into the tournament?
1. Colin Foster: He's 14-3 all-time in COTUT play, and coming off of a second place finish at the 2004 COTUT. No one has a more illustrious track record at tournament RBI than Colin Foster.
2. Mike Riley: He's the defending COTUT champion, having gone undefeated through a tough field in that tourament. If you want to be the man, you have to beat the man.
3. Mike Beales: Always a bridesmaid, never a bride. The second-best all-time record in COTUT play, but only two seconds and a third to show for it. Still, perhaps the most consistant of all tournament RBI players.
4. JoeDirt: Will the home field advantage help JoeDirt, or will the distractions of running a tournament get to be too much for him. Last year's fourth place finish in the COTUT gives hope to the best of the Dee-Nee players.
5. Jeff Bandur: The inaugural COTUT champion had to be very disappointed with his first round exit at the 2004 COTUT. Will he be motivated for the 2005 Ohio National RBI Tournament, or is this a trend of things to come?
Other than that, I'm stumped. The only two guys that have played in COTUTs are Gantry (made to second round in 2002) and Trevor Martin (out in first round in 2004). I would like to think that I have an advantage over the straight/slurve players from Dee-Nee, but I don't know. I have no idea how good any of the rest of the Dee-Neers are.
Quote from: GDavis on 05/17/05, 03:31:20 PM
Dirt, I was told you'd be supplying transportation from the airport. Is this true? My flight gets in at 8:50 pm on Friday.
I will be suppling the "heroes welcome" for all in competitors in the hotel parking lot.
I think that every effort should be made to ensure that non-drinkers receive the early games on Saturday morning, and those planning to get hammered on Friday night can get later games.
Quote from: malnuboy on 05/17/05, 03:38:19 PM
Quote from: GDavis on 05/17/05, 03:31:20 PM
Dirt, I was told you'd be supplying transportation from the airport. Is this true? My flight gets in at 8:50 pm on Friday.
I will be suppling the "heroes welcome" for all in competitors in the hotel parking lot.
And by "heroes welcome", you mean "teabag"?
Hey, who unstickied this?
I think given GDavis' track record in the last NYC tourney, he gets a top seed over Bandur. The 2002 and 2004 tourneys were much tougher than the 2000, no disrespect to Jeff. 02 and especially 04 had quite a few out-of-staters...
Quote from: BDawk on 05/17/05, 03:46:46 PM
Hey, who unstickied this?
Not me, but I restickied...
Quote from: Gantry on 05/17/05, 03:48:09 PM
I think given GDavis' track record in the last NYC tourney, he gets a top seed over Bandur. The 2002 and 2004 tourneys were much tougher than the 2000, no disrespect to Jeff. 02 and especially 04 had quite a few out-of-staters...
I thought the seedings were gonna be random.
What JoeDirt refers to as "seedings" are really just placeholders to set the brackets - and those will be done randomly. I guess I'm trying to get a since of the different players to get a pre-tournament ranking system, or possibly even a betting line going.
Joe, what do you know about the non-Dee-Nee, non-COTUT veterans playing?
Quote from: fightonusc on 05/17/05, 03:37:36 PM
For y'all who have seen some of the others play, or have played against them, does this seem like a fair representation of the Top Five seeds going into the tournament?
5. Jeff Bandur: The inaugural COTUT champion had to be very disappointed with his first round exit at the 2004 COTUT. Will he be motivated for the 2005 Ohio National RBI Tournament, or is this a trend of things to come?
Well his 2004 competition was pretty tough
Who did Bandur play early on?
2004 Completed Bracket (http://www.rbibaseballcotut.com/documents/RBI%203%20Baseball%20Tournament%20Brackets-Completed.pdf)
I'm with USC on all counts (except for his analysis of the other players), I've been playing "anything goes" my entire life and am very comfortable with Cali, Det, SF, and even Min and especially Sl, I'm also going through the rounds with OctoFranco as Hou, and he'll be teaching me Bo in time for the tourney...
I'll "just be happy to be there" as well, but am also hoping to finish fourth and be responsible for at least one 'major upset", so I'm a bit competitive, but getting knocked out early is definitely not going to keep me from having a good time, if that makes sense. But I also want to see where I stand when it comes to the rest of the rbi world.
Also, who plays what style? I can hold my own when it comes to a power game, but I'm a much better pitcher/baserunner/defender than I am home run hitter, so if it comes to small ball, I gotta give myself good odds (however, when it comes to a Cali/Det/Sf/Bo matchup, I try to play far too much small ball and work pitch counts to be as effective, and it tends to fuck me more often than not)
Quote from: fightonusc on 05/17/05, 04:45:29 PM
Joe, what do you know about the non-Dee-Nee, non-COTUT veterans playing?
Not much...by that, I mean nothing at all. That's one of the exciting things about the tourney, though. I think there's going to be a major upshot in talent over last year's incredible COTUT--and that is in no way a slam against the COTUT. The OH Nat'l Tourney is grateful for the COTUT and recognizes it as the leader in the RBI Tourney community.
Quote from: fightonusc on 05/17/05, 03:22:41 PM
By the way, when is the draw for the brackets going to take place. I don't think there's any question that it should happen "live" on Dee-Nee.
This is currently scheduled to take place first thing Saturday morning so that nobody suspects "cheating" on my part.
First of all, let me say that of the top four listed below, I think any can beat any of each other at any given time. I really think it comes down to who is hot and who is not at the time of play. I suspect that GDavis and Attez will be included on the list after the tourney.
I personally am extremely curious as to how these guys are:
- Steve Katz, NJ ($100 entry fee)
- Josh Payne, NY ($100 entry fee)
- Rob Conzelman,PA ($100 entry fee)
They haven't said shit since paying their money and they came out of nowhere. I suspect they're all very good.
Here's my take on what is known from the 2004 COTUT:
Quote from: fightonusc on 05/17/05, 03:37:36 PM
1. Colin Foster: He's 14-3 all-time in COTUT play, and coming off of a second place finish at the 2004 COTUT. No one has a more illustrious track record at tournament RBI than Colin Foster.
Colin is very good and when hot, can be dominating. Colin, like the rest, however, can fall prey to giving into a cold streak (2004 games vs. Riley)
Quote from: fightonusc on 05/17/05, 03:37:36 PM
2. Mike Riley: He's the defending COTUT champion, having gone undefeated through a tough field in that tourament. If you want to be the man, you have to beat the man.
Riley is extremely streaky--moreso for great to good to great to good, however. And is a top talent...can be beaten, but you must bring your A game or hope he does not bring his (more than likely he'll be there with his best).
Quote from: fightonusc on 05/17/05, 03:37:36 PM
3. Mike Beales: Always a bridesmaid, never a bride. The second-best all-time record in COTUT play, but only two seconds and a third to show for it. Still, perhaps the most consistant of all tournament RBI players.
Beales is a great player, too. Beales holds his control practically in his mouth, though, and that's just fkn weird. But get Beales on a hot streak and look out. Beales was hot vs. Dirt and not vs. Riley and the results went accordingly.
Quote from: fightonusc on 05/17/05, 03:37:36 PM
4. JoeDirt: Will the home field advantage help JoeDirt, or will the distractions of running a tournament get to be too much for him. Last year's fourth place finish in the COTUT gives hope to the best of the Dee-Nee players.
Dirt, aka "tripod" to those in the know, is as streaky as they come. Dirt falls prey to the head games--not from his opponent, but from his own head...and Keith Hernandez, I suppose. Dirt consistently beats Riley 50% of the time, however, and Riley owned the 2004 COTUT...
Quote from: fightonusc on 05/17/05, 03:37:36 PM
5. Jeff Bandur: The inaugural COTUT champion had to be very disappointed with his first round exit at the 2004 COTUT. Will he be motivated for the 2005 Ohio National RBI Tournament, or is this a trend of things to come?
I cannot stress this enough--Bandur is clearly not in the same class as the above four. Without meaning to disprespect Bandur (admittedly, I have only witnessed him play in one tourney), but Bandur should be considered as an average player when compared to the likely talent that these tourneys now draw.
Quote from: GDavis on 05/17/05, 03:31:20 PM
Dirt, I was told you'd be supplying transportation from the airport. Is this true? My flight gets in at 8:50 pm on Friday.
Did my website "tell" you this?
It is true: http://ohio.rbicentral.com/rules.html#TourneyDate
In an effort to keep costs down to out of towners, I will do my best to act as a taxi to/from airport and hotel. It should be noted that I will note be providing this service during/close to tourney times.
Quote from: fightonusc on 05/17/05, 04:45:29 PM
What JoeDirt refers to as "seedings" are really just placeholders to set the brackets - and those will be done randomly.
Just curious--when did I refer to seedings?
Also, see the very last section from this page: http://ohio.rbicentral.com/rules.html#Lottery
Quote from: ultimate7 on 05/17/05, 04:55:24 PM
Well his 2004 competition was pretty tough
If by 2004 competition you mean an easy match up and if by tough you mean gay, then yes.
(Bandur played Ult in round one)
I'm going to be the one-legged man in this ass-kicking contest that is the Cousin to the COTUT.
Quote from: fightonusc on 05/17/05, 03:37:36 PM
For y'all who have seen some of the others play, or have played against them, does this seem like a fair representation of the Top Five seeds going into the tournament?
1. Colin Foster
2. Mike Riley
3. Mike Beales
4. JoeDirt
5. Jeff Bandur
Other than that, I'm stumped.
That's a very fair analysis in my opinion. Although, Trevor Martin was a last minute sub and never actually made it to the 3rd COTUT. To the best of my knowledge, nobody knows anything about his talent.
Quote from: Gantry on 05/17/05, 03:48:09 PM
I think given GDavis' track record in the last NYC tourney, he gets a top seed over Bandur. The 2002 and 2004 tourneys were much tougher than the 2000, no disrespect to Jeff. 02 and especially 04 had quite a few out-of-staters...
True that the later COTUTs had more talent. However, I don't think we can give GDavis a higher seed over Bandur simply because GDavis has never participated in a national tournament. If we can even rank GDavis (which I don't think we can at this point), I'd rank him as tied with Bandur at the present time. I can only say this because I know that Bandur is looking for some major revenge/respect in the Ohio tournament. I've been practicing against him on a weekly basis.
For the record, Bandur and I will bring
at least one quality NES to the tournament. We're pumped and our practice sessions will be hitting code red soon.
Quote from: JoeDirt on 05/17/05, 05:42:12 PM
Quote from: fightonusc on 05/17/05, 03:22:41 PM
By the way, when is the draw for the brackets going to take place. I don't think there's any question that it should happen "live" on Dee-Nee.
This is currently scheduled to take place first thing Saturday morning so that nobody suspects "cheating" on my part.
I would highly encourage that the pairings drawing takes place ASAP. This wpuld be a great way to spark some friendly banter from the participants in the weeks and days leading up to the tournament. For example, if two Dee-Neers wind up being drawn together in the first round - sparks would fly. I just think it is a way to increase interest in the tournament.
Perhaps we can get a Dee-Nee, non-partisan who isn't competing in the tournament to handle the drawing of the names. There are several candidates well thought of in the Dee-Nee community (Ultimate7, Beefmaster, Nightwulf) who I think we all could trust to do this fairly. (Those are just three names off the top of my head of people who aren't "real life" friends or "man crushes" of players in the tournament.)
I say, let's do the pairings ASAP and let the smack talk begin!
Quote from: JoeDirt on 05/17/05, 05:58:27 PM
Quote from: fightonusc on 05/17/05, 04:45:29 PM
What JoeDirt refers to as "seedings" are really just placeholders to set the brackets - and those will be done randomly.
Just curious--when did I refer to seedings?
Also, see the very last section from this page: http://ohio.rbicentral.com/rules.html#Lottery
Sorry, I was thinking of the wording on the COTUT Web site. My bad.
So, what do we think of these odds for the tournament?
Foster: 5/2
Riley: 3/1
Beales: 7/2
JoeDirt: 4/1
Bandur: 10/1
Attezzobal: 12/1
GDavis: 12/1
Gantry: 20/1
fightonusc: 25/1
CFlood: 30/1
malnuboy: 50/1
fknmclane: 75/1
Field (any of the remaining four players): 20/1
I think those odds are all fucked up:
* I believe people who don't "know" anybody involved and are still willing to throw down $100 and the cost of airfare/hotel/food and are willing to "waste" a weekend are probably pretty good players--not 20/1 odds.
* How can Foster have better odds than Riley when Riley beat Foster in two series? Foster scored a total of one run in the first series, too...
* I cannot accept that I have worse odds than Riley (or Beales or Foster). Riley and I have played probably 10,000 games and we agree, there's no way to say either of us is better than the other.
I understand you're likely to say that I finished 4th in the last tourney, but that's a handful of games as your sample size. I have 10,000 games as my sample size. True odds have to have Riley and I as equal or they are not true odds.
I'd like to add that I deserve much worse odds than 20-1, as I've played maybe 3 curve games all year....
Quote from: fightonusc on 05/17/05, 07:08:50 PM
So, what do we think of these odds for the tournament?
Foster: 5/2
Riley: 3/1
Beales: 7/2
JoeDirt: 4/1
Bandur: 10/1
Attezzobal: 12/1
GDavis: 12/1
Gantry: 20/1
fightonusc: 25/1
CFlood: 30/1
malnuboy: 50/1
fknmclane: 75/1
Field (any of the remaining four players): 20/1
are we taking bets?
I'll put in $25 on JoeDirt --- espcially t 4-1 odds.
I should be with McLane on the 75-1 action, I got my friend Mike to start playing anything goes style to prepare for the tourney, but it doesn't help much considering he goes the complete game with Jack Morris everytime, and will hear nothing of it being any other way.
Anyhow, If McLane, Gantry, Flood, or myself wins this thing I will proudly drop the controller used to win it off at Cooperstown on my way home. I will also riot and burn the hotel down while I'm at it.
I have myself ranked as #1 Dad.
Quote from: malnuboy on 05/17/05, 10:33:22 PM
Anyhow, If McLane, Gantry, Flood, or myself wins this thing I will proudly drop the controller used to win it off at Cooperstown on my way home. I will also riot and burn the hotel down while I'm at it.
I'll bring the marshmallows.
Quote from: GDavis on 05/18/05, 09:03:16 AM
I have myself ranked as #1 Dad.
Don't let Mr. Izzy Mandelbaum hear you say that, Junior
FINAL COUNTDOWN: 38 days until TOURNEY TIME.
I shoulda booked the tourney at the Hotel Coral Essex. :(
Quote from: JoeDirt on 05/17/05, 07:50:43 PM
I think those odds are all fucked up:
* I believe people who don't "know" anybody involved and are still willing to throw down $100 and the cost of airfare/hotel/food and are willing to "waste" a weekend are probably pretty good players--not 20/1 odds.
They are still at best 20-1 to win it.
I would be shocked if someone outside the top 4 won it
I really think this is more realistic.
Foster: 3/1
Riley: 3/1
Beales: 3/1
JoeDirt: 7/2
Bandur: 10/1
Field 20/1
Quote from: JoeDirt on 05/18/05, 12:42:40 PM
FINAL COUNTDOWN: 38 days until TOURNEY TIME.
I shoulda booked the tourney at the Hotel Coral Essex. :(
excellent Nerds II reference
Quote from: JoeDirt on 05/17/05, 07:50:43 PM
I think those odds are all fucked up:
* I believe people who don't "know" anybody involved and are still willing to throw down $100 and the cost of airfare/hotel/food and are willing to "waste" a weekend are probably pretty good players--not 20/1 odds.
Actually, you are getting much better than 20-1 odds on them; in theory, a "field" bet would pay out 20/1 if any of the four "other" players were to win. Versus a normal bet where you only get one person per bet.
Also, keep in mind that lines are set to attract the maximum amount of action possible, and to spread the action out as evenly as possible. Therefore, they don't always reflect what the bookmakers think the "true" odds are of someone or some team winning.
Quote from: JoeDirt on 05/17/05, 07:50:43 PM
* How can Foster have better odds than Riley when Riley beat Foster in two series? Foster scored a total of one run in the first series, too...
Fair enough. Although I think that Colin has a much better track record in tournament play over the long haul, versus one great showing.
Quote from: JoeDirt on 05/17/05, 07:50:43 PM
* I cannot accept that I have worse odds than Riley (or Beales or Foster). Riley and I have played probably 10,000 games and we agree, there's no way to say either of us is better than the other.
I understand you're likely to say that I finished 4th in the last tourney, but that's a handful of games as your sample size. I have 10,000 games as my sample size. True odds have to have Riley and I as equal or they are not true odds.
All I have to go on are hard facts based on actual tournament competition. And based on that, I have to rank you behind Riley, Foster and Beales (the last two winners of the COTUT and the only player to place in all three.
Quit worrying about the odds and start worrying about the games...
It has been written, and so it shall be:
RDub and I are on board. We arrive Thursday, the 23rd in the evening. We will be wearing suits, and heading to the nearest strip club. We stay through Monday at the Ramada Airport. You are all in trouble.
WARNING:
You will immediately like both RDub and I. You will want to hang out with us. Drink beers with us. Trade witty banter with us. Your infatuation will soon turn to utter disgust and hatred as you realize we are not fun people. Instead, we are bitter, angry bastards who will stab you in the back for a piece of ass, will steal the last beer out of your fridge, and will lead you on an adventure that ends in a police cruiser. Do not be fooled by our charming and sometimes witty exteriors. We are ASSHOLES. Assholes that should be shunned and vilified. You have been warned.
Hmm, let's see...
- "stab you in the back for a piece of ass": I'm married, so this won't be a problem in Columbus (i.e. I won't be chasing any pieces of ass, and in fact will be living vicariously through the single guys).
- "steal the last beer out of your fridge" - again, I don't think I'll have a fridge in my hotel room, so not a problem.
- "will lead you on an adventure that ends in a police cruiser" - I'm staying with fknmclane, so I budgeted "bail money" into the trip expenses. As long as no one headbutts be out of the blue, I'll be in good shape.
I place odds on
Malnu losing his virginity to a stripper whilst out with MikeD and I: 10 to 1
MikeD getting in a fight with a Dee-nee'r: 5 to 1
Stripper cooze getting stabbed at the Ramada Inn: even money
I won't the be Dee-Neer getting into a fight with MikeD. He's large and intimidating, while I am small and fragile.
I say put money in a hat to the dee-nee'r who bangs the nastiest / fattest stripper.
Quote from: BDawk on 05/18/05, 04:31:35 PM
I say put money in a hat to the dee-nee'r who bangs the nastiest / fattest stripper.
That's easy money....
This event will be a little messy.
God help anyone who's going just to play RBI.
found a place nearby to play some golf. $15 greens fees. MikeD and I plan to get in some play on fri, sat and sun. anyone else is free to join
Quote from: rdub on 05/18/05, 04:44:36 PM
found a place nearby to play some golf. $15 greens fees. MikeD and I plan to get in some play on fri, sat and sun. anyone else is free to join
I'm in, keep in mind I suck at golf, but I don't chase the balls I hit into the woods so I should keep up.
Cool. One more? Mclane? Gantry???? Anyone??
Sweet. Mike and I suck too. But its fun to get liqoured up and destroy the course.
and dont forget the mask.
I'll definitely play if I can somehow get my brother to give me his clubs for a cross-country, RBI tournament/drunkfest. But don't count me in for sure.
Quote from: rdub on 05/18/05, 04:55:28 PM
Sweet. Mike and I suck too. But its fun to get liqoured up and destroy the course.
and dont forget the mask.
I have been ejected from a golf cart that was doing donuts down a hill once, the damn thing almost ran me over.
Quote from: rdub on 05/18/05, 04:44:36 PM
found a place nearby to play some golf. $15 greens fees. MikeD and I plan to get in some play on fri, sat and sun. anyone else is free to join
I would love to play...count me in. Unless MikeD wants to kick my ass...then I'm out.
Quote from: rdub on 05/18/05, 04:44:36 PM
found a place nearby to play some golf. $15 greens fees. MikeD and I plan to get in some play on fri, sat and sun. anyone else is free to join
What place? There's about a million around here...
Quote from: fightonusc on 05/18/05, 12:56:41 PM
Quit worrying about the odds and start worrying about the games...
I'm not worrying about it at all. I'd just think real odds would be pretty fun and I don't think your odds are real. I think it'd be more fun to have the odds be as accurate as possible. And if I'd played Riley a shitload of times, I should accept your statement that Riley's better than me? It's no big deal, but it's also not accurate and I just let you know...
Quote from: BDawk on 05/18/05, 04:33:56 PM
God help anyone who's going just to play RBI.
Listen guys, I'm glad everybody is so into this and at the risk of being the party-pooper here, but please remember that the event is first and foremost an RBI tournament. I respectfully ask that you guys don't disturb the tourney. I've put way too much work into this tourney to have it turn into a joke tourney. Also, there's too many people who are in the tourney who are really looking forward to the actual tourney.
Perhaps your tomfolery can primarily take place outside of tournament rooms...fair?
JoeD, you don't have to worry about me and I truly don't think you'll have to worry about any other dee nee members. Your tourney will get the utmost respect.
But I'd be scared too... ;)
I was waiting for this post to come, I'm first and foremost here for the RBI, and if/when I get knocked out early, I'm going to be as respectful and interested in the rest of the tourney as possible, so I'm a check in the box for "not going to crash the tourney".
I still haven't sent out McLane's Discount Card, but I'll be doing that ASAP (good thing you guys brought this thread back) I'll also be checking on our reservations and such tomorrow night (late tomorrow night, so expect an update Friday morn)
attezebol......reminds me, did you ever hear word on if you could snag any more discount rates for rooms. turns out beales 3rd man is still in line to come to the tourney so im without lodging at the moment. a yay or nay would be appreciated.
thanks
TBT :D
TBT,
Your letter writing skills leave nothing to be desired. I'll check on that as well tomorrow night, if it's cool with Malnu, it's cool with me for you to be our third man (I hope someone makes a gay joke here). I feel bad for making the promise of cheap rooms and then the hotel taking it away before we could get more than three rooms booked, so it's cool with me (but up to Malnu) if you crash with us.
Sincerely, your bud,
Attezzobal
P.S. I've learned that if you wish for something, such as my parenthical statement of "I hope someone makes a gay joke" you can prevent that from happening, reverse psychology, eat your heart out Bill Cosby
P.P.S. I've also learned, that since I've pointed that out, most likely that will cause my initial request to not happen. Fuck reverse reverse psychology
well then heck with the discount room, if you and malnu wanna cut costs then consider me aboard! one question , are you guys going to be at the hotel friday night as well, or just saturday night. i'll need to know so i can make proper travel arrangement.
i'll be sure to leave the tecmo bowl carts at home...hardy har har. other good news.....im not a raging alcoholic who gets hamered and becomes anoying, resulting in you guys having to kick my ass :D
and whatever you said about grammer, or graham crackers. or moonlight graham. :)
I almost forgot. since my goattee is 8 or so inches long and i'll be a guest in your room, i'll be sure to wash extra hard to get rid of all the fleas and ticks in it ;D
consider yourself approved TBT!
Sweet, between your ZZ Top Goatee, my Handle Bar mustache (Coming along nicely, will definitely be ready in time) and Malnu's mask, the ladies will be swarming to our room and if I'm somehow not single by that time, I make a kick ass wingman and am actually known for not blocking most guys that I don't think are absolute dicks.
I'm pretty sure our room is reserved from Friday the 24th due out on the 27th, this way we'll have at least one (cheap) room for Sunday to play games and such throughout the day. But like I said, I'll be sure to double check all that tomorrow night...Also, again, it's cool with me, but you definitely want to check with Malnu before you get your hopes up, as he has long legs and all and needs his room (I think)
I could sleep in a closet if I had to, I havn't decided about when I'm leaving yet, but if you guys wanna get the room for Sunday nt as well I will pitch in regardless.
Sunday doesn't matter, we've got the two Queens and a Pull out sofa and all, I just booked it for Sunday on the huge off chance that I somehow make it to Sunday, plus there'll be a room for Sunday's games, plus I plan on sticking around to see the finals and all and do some partying with the stragglers Sunday night (as I plan on that being my main day for lots and lots of drinking and such, since I shouldn't have plans for Monday)
I am so fucking psyched right now (plus I learned how to do italics and such, so I'm pretty excited about exploiting that as well)
Edit: Turns out I didn't know how to do italics and bold and such
I will definitely respect the confines of the RBI Tourney...however, keep in mind that I am here for one reason: getting drunk with my Internet friends. I'll be taking part in RBI and trying my damnest to win, but consider my $75 a donation for the most part. Also, don't be surprised if one of the Dee-Nee'rs gets in a fight with one of the "I take RBI seriously and spend most of my time conjuring up different strategy for every possible gametime situation" guys. I honestly don't think it will happen, but some of these "RBI" types seem like real gems.
Nah, a fight isn't going to happen. I'm MC of the tourney, and I'll step in whenever necessary. Just know that there won't be any drunkardness in the game rooms.
Quote from: CurtFlood on 05/19/05, 07:54:50 AM
I will definitely respect the confines of the RBI Tourney...however, keep in mind that I am here for one reason: getting drunk with my Internet friends. I'll be taking part in RBI and trying my damnest to win, but consider my $75 a donation for the most part. Also, don't be surprised if one of the Dee-Nee'rs gets in a fight with one of the "I take RBI seriously and spend most of my time conjuring up different strategy for every possible gametime situation" guys. I honestly don't think it will happen, but some of these "RBI" types seem like real gems.
Here here Flood, here here. Dub and I have you and Malnu down for the golf foursome. Are you any good? I'm mediocre, around a 90-95 most days. What day do you guys want to play? Are you going to be there Friday? That might make it easier, so we don't "disrupt" RBI. And as far as drunkeness, if you don't want us near the tourney, let us know and we'll go whoring. Nothing wrong with that. But Dub and I both felt that this was a chance for us to get drunk and meet our internet friends, and have a great weekend with plenty of stories to share on the boards for those fellas that couldn't make it. We'll respect the tourney, don't worry about it. But I'm pretty sure I can count on Flood, Mclane, G-man, and others wanting to enjoy cold wobbly pops while NES'ing it up. So poo-poo, party pooper, poo-poo. (that last sentence was purely a way to work the word "poo" into as many place as possible)
anyone know if this hotel has a pool or hot tub? sauna? asian massage parlor with those "happy endings" ;D?
i'd doubt any fights break out. I know how serious video games can be and all, but we are dee-nee breatheren and that would be stoopid. i know all about being grumpy when i play bad, but as long as no-ones an ass during the game, yall should be fine.
Joe, what time does this thing kick off on saturday anyways?
Where are you guys golfing?
Quote from: TecmoBowlTerror on 05/19/05, 08:25:02 AM
Joe, what time does this thing kick off on saturday anyways?
First tourney games are scheduled for 10 am. As of right now, the lottery is scheduled to take place sometime before then in Sat morning, but the growing sentiment is to have it take place any time now (to allow for board-smack-talk), so that might change.
Quote from: JoeDirt on 05/19/05, 08:28:16 AM
Where are you guys golfing?
Some goat track out by the airport. Airport Golf Course?? Not sure. JoeD- Get yerself and Mclane to play, then we have a sixer.
Yeah, that's literally at the airport...not a bad course and reasonably priced, as I recall.
I'll probably have to work, but could be a last minute thing...
If you're looking for a couple more to make a sixer I'll play. I haven't been out yet this year though so I'm a little rusty. I'd say I'm probably good for upper 90's and close to a beer per hole average.
Quote from: Baines on 05/19/05, 10:33:38 AM
If you're looking for a couple more to make a sixer I'll play. I haven't been out yet this year though so I'm a little rusty. I'd say I'm probably good for upper 90's and close to a beer per hole average.
And rumor has it you puke every 3-4 holes.
I'm definitely up for some airport golf...just a warning though: I'm average at best and I don't recognize 'golf ettiquette'. I will make fun of you for missing a putt and will probably rub your 7 iron on/in my ass-crack every chance I get.
Is "golf" a codeword for fucking hookers?
Quote from: CurtFlood on 05/19/05, 11:15:35 AM
And rumor has it you puke every 3-4 holes.
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i used to have that problem, but it was on account of all the nasty porky chicks i was humpin' :D
Alright, count me in for golf. I'll get my hands on some clubs, I'll just steal my brother's or Chubbs'. I am down for some golfing. I'm down.
Wait a minute...what time are we planning on golfing? It could be kinda tricky, especially with the tournament games that myself, Emilio and Malnu are supposed to be playing in.
So I amend my first statement: if we can get a tee time that will not interfere in any way with the tournament, I'm down for golfing, count me in.
I'm assuming that they'll rent clubs at the course. I'm not planning on bringing my own clubs (I travel light, in case I'm called on to be the next XXX), but if I can rent some clubs there, I'd be up for swinging the sticks. And by "sticks", I mean "golf clubs". Not "penis".
As for JoeDirt: I think Gantry's post at some point during this thread that, to paraphrase, "there will be all sorts of ill shit going on in the side rooms) is how I feel. The tournament rooms are for that only, and I'm not going to be making a fool of myself in there (other than with my play). However, I signed up for the tournament for for a chance to meet my Internet friends - Emilio summed up my feelings quite well.
i'll do the tournament bracket lottery if you want. i don't cheat, and i'm not going to the tourney because i'm a molly-coddle mamsy-pamsy type.
i'd still like to take part in what i can even though i wont be there. i don't want to lose my internet friends just because i can't be there in person.
Like the COTUT, I think the lottery should be done 'live via webcam.' This is the only way that any doubt of tournament rigging can be eliminated. I am strongly for it being completed within the next two weeks so we can all have an idea of who we have to play in the first couple rounds.
Quote from: fknmclane on 05/19/05, 11:44:52 AM
Alright, count me in for golf. I'll get my hands on some clubs, I'll just steal my brother's or Chubbs'. I am down for some golfing. I'm down.
Wait a minute...what time are we planning on golfing? It could be kinda tricky, especially with the tournament games that myself, Emilio and Malnu are supposed to be playing in.
So I amend my first statement: if we can get a tee time that will not interfere in any way with the tournament, I'm down for golfing, count me in.
Tee times, ahh yes... well, we were looking at Friday mid-morning (10-ish), and then finding times when we are there. When do the torney games start/finish on both Saturday and Sunday? Who is going to be there when? I think Malnu started driving out there this morning.
usc and I arrive Friday evening but with games all day Saturday, it will be tough (impossible) to play that day.
I think the only way this group is getting in some golf is if myself, Emilio and usc are all eliminated from the tourney on Saturday. Then it's hardcore boozing and whatnot Saturday night followed up by what I think should be a brutally early tee time, like 7 or 8 am.
Makes sense. Don't worry about clubs, I will be bringing mine and people can borrow them if they wish.
Quote from: fknmclane on 05/19/05, 12:29:27 PM
usc and I arrive Friday evening but with games all day Saturday, it will be tough (impossible) to play that day.
I think the only way this group is getting in some golf is if myself, Emilio and usc are all eliminated from the tourney on Saturday. Then it's hardcore boozing and whatnot Saturday night followed up by what I think should be a brutally early tee time, like 7 or 8 am.
when do you and your bitch fly back?
Tourney times are pretty much all day Saturday. I suppose it makes the most sense to get the lottery completed so player times are posted. But for a list of all times, please check here:
http://ohio.rbicentral.com/brackets.html
Mclane's bitch here. Our flight out on Sunday leaves at 4:25 p.m. local time. I suppose that if one of us makes it to the championship (not likely, but still...) that person will have to book a later flight.
Quote from: fightonusc on 05/19/05, 02:19:29 PM
Mclane's bitch here. Our flight out on Sunday leaves at 4:25 p.m. local time. I suppose that if one of us makes it to the championship (not likely, but still...) that person will have to book a later flight.
... and the odds on that are 39294/1.
What are the rules on Jagermeister and Red Buhl at the tourney? I find it appropriate. Also, are there excessive rules regarding boorish behavior? Fifth, is the first rule of the tourney you can't talk about the tourney? E: Can I pretend the RBI Tourney is a real baseball tourney to pick up unwitting/fat/sloppy chicks?
Most of those are not covered in the rules section, but you might wanna visit the tourney site: http://ohio.rbicentral.com
Quote from: Mike D. on 05/19/05, 02:39:08 PM
Can I pretend the RBI Tourney is a real baseball tourney to pick up unwitting/fat/sloppy chicks?
If they're unwitting, fat and sloppy, will you really need to lie in order to bed them?
Quote from: JoeDirt on 05/19/05, 02:40:56 PM
Most of those are not covered in the rules section, but you might wanna visit the tourney site: http://ohio.rbicentral.com
Can you add a section called "Behavior Rules for nameless people, but if they had a name it would be Mike D and RDub"? I don't want to piss in anyone's soup. I'm excited for this damn thing. Can't wait to get a stripper to the tourney for the Baseketball "Psyche Out", while Mclane is playing.
Quote from: GDavis on 05/19/05, 02:43:15 PM
Quote from: Mike D. on 05/19/05, 02:39:08 PM
Can I pretend the RBI Tourney is a real baseball tourney to pick up unwitting/fat/sloppy chicks?
If they're unwitting, fat and sloppy, will you really need to lie in order to bed them?
Sigh...unfortunately, yes.
I will be there Friday, I'm actually planning on rolling in sometime Thursday evening/early Friday. So I'm definitly in on some golf Friday morning, I just hope I can back to the hotel in time for the arrival of McLane/FightOn/Flood family. I Promised I be there with the beers on ice.
Also Mike D, are you and Dub renting a car? I assume you are.
It is with great sadness that I announce RBI Drinking Game cofounder Sperling (aka Stehling aka Mark) will not be attending the Ohio tourney...
Sperling has just found out that he'll be called up to Iraq in August. So he has little time to get a lot done. As a result, the Ohio tourney is on the chopping block.
Dah-Nah!
Ah man, good luck Sperling. You are an American hero.
Fuck that shit. Hasn't he already put in time in the desert? What a load of crap. Gantry, be sure and give him all our best.
He's been called up twice to active duty, both times he spent way too much time away from family/friends but was up in Fort McCoy, WI. I'll be sure to relay the info and keep you guys updated...
Just be sure not to update Nacho, Big Vanilla and the rest of those jags whom think that Mark is just a pawn and they won't support him. This statement, by Nacho, clears it up: "For this reason, I support our troops when they refuse to go into military service." Nacho you are a punk (for the lack of really calling you what you are).
Let me be the first to thank you for supporting the troops, Vit.
USA A-OK
Vit and all others, please keep my tourney thread out of your political arguing! We're too close to tourney time to have this thing thrown off track.
Quote from: JoeDirt on 05/20/05, 09:41:56 AM
Vit and all others, please keep my tourney thread out of your political arguing! We're too close to tourney time to have this thing thrown off track.
This sounds like an admission to hating the troops to me. Look JoeDirt, you're either with us or you're a troop hating communist.
I hate the fucking repulicrats and democans!
Uncle Sam hates RBI Baseball.
The Ku Klux Klan secretly runs the nation and brainwashes your children.
Back to the Ohio tourney and no more of this crap. Vit just earned himself 4 Rob Wilfong homers in game one of our tourney game tomorrow for that outburst...
and about the theme song for the ohio cotut....i know everyone excited about europes "final countdown" and all, but i was thinking in the winners circle, phil collins "i been waiting for this moment for all my life" would be apporpriate ;D
and if not that, then Canibal Corpse's "entrails ripped from a virgins c*nt", or else "f*cked with a knife" would suffice just as well.
another option could be Deicide's "lunatic of gods creation" as a grand winners circle song :D
that is all!
Quote from: Vitb6 on 05/20/05, 08:54:55 AM
Just be sure not to update Nacho, Big Vanilla and the rest of those jags whom think that Mark is just a pawn and they won't support him. This statement, by Nacho, clears it up: "For this reason, I support our troops when they refuse to go into military service." Nacho you are a punk (for the lack of really calling you what you are).
The point is........ ????
stop it nacho
Quote from: JoeDirt on 05/20/05, 12:22:18 PM
stop it nacho
Someone calls me a punk (unprovoked) and you want me to stop it? What do you think I am? Mature? An advocate of non-violence?
To be fair, he clarified that "punk" was a euphamism
Quote from: ultimate7 on 05/20/05, 12:34:44 PM
To be fair, he clarified that "punk" was a euphamism
This made me laugh. And we are also probalby making JoeDirt angry.
I am so going to win this tournament.
Nacho, I'm gonna dip your ass in cheese and have McLane's cousin eat it. PUNK.
GDavis--you're on my short list of players I'm very curious to watch play.
Quote from: JoeDirt on 05/20/05, 12:41:22 PM
GDavis--you're on my short list of players I'm very curious to watch play.
Draw the lottery already, son!
Quote from: JoeDirt on 05/20/05, 12:41:22 PM
GDavis--you're on my short list of players I'm very curious to watch play.
I have this feeling that GDavis is a player similar to me, very good 1 SP but not at the elite level for 2 SP, played 1 SP all his life and won't be able to fully adjust to 2 SP.
Quote from: ultimate7 on 05/20/05, 12:50:09 PM
Quote from: JoeDirt on 05/20/05, 12:41:22 PM
GDavis--you're on my short list of players I'm very curious to watch play.
I have this feeling that GDavis is a player similar to me, very good 1 SP but not at the elite level for 2 SP, played 1 SP all his life and won't be able to fully adjust to 2 SP.
I've played 2 SP for most of my life. Only time I do 1 SP is when I play the NYC tourney's because Bly, Big Apple, etc... play 1 SP.
Oh, my bad, GDavis' odds should be improved
Here ya go Ultimate, I have no idea what I'm doing when it comes to having two starters, I guess I just gotta hope every game goes to extra innings and I can wear down my opponent's pitchers.
We should change the format to two games back to back and aggregate score instead of just one game.
I wonder How Gdavis is so strange. Dere's two of. Vitamins are great to eat. How do I make his day? There's no room for any political statement in any thread?
I am completely comfortable in either 1 SP or 2 SP...we've played strictly 1 SP for the first 15 years of our RBI life...then, Beales comes along with the 2 SP COTUT and we practice like hell with 2 SP and now we can play both equally well.
us fort dodgers, only use 1SP, but whats the concensus strategy for 2 SP?
do you start out with the 2 guys from the pen, then move onto the starters for those games that go lots of extra innings. Id think youd wanna be able to get the most possible innings outta the work horses by bringing them in late should the game go long.
other than who to start, any other factors to think about?
Rule question:
QuoteFor each series, eight teams will be considered eligible for game play, leaving two teams as ineligible. The two participants can choose to negotiate which two teams will be considered ineligible for their series.
Is this just a fancy way of saying "No All-Star teams"?
No, I think the participants have to agree on which 2 teams to not use, so could be AL and NL or could be NL and Hou, or really and combination of 2 teams, I won't list them all here.
Quote from: ultimate7 on 05/20/05, 02:29:43 PM
No, I think the participants have to agree on which 2 teams to not use, so could be AL and NL or could be NL and Hou, or really and combination of 2 teams, I won't list them all here.
Yeah but who wants to play with AS teams? What kind of crap is that?
Agreed. I hate all-stars.
Quote from: GDavis link=topic=3879.msg114557#msg114557
Yeah but who wants to play with AS teams? What kind of crap is that?
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Quote from: SmokedUBad13 on 05/20/05, 04:16:10 PM
Agreed. I hate all-stars.
That's why the rule is in there...because there are some who hate playing with AS teams and some who like it...
Joe Dirt, since you were one of the interested few for beales tecmo bowl cotut, if time allows on the rbi tourney weekend are you up for a best of 7?
and if you want we can play anything goes, or have a few modfied rules.....either way is fine.
I still want to see a side bet for best authentic vintage Tee (usc, no making your own although they are admitedly sweet).
I've been such inspired by the pics everyone posts on Official Dee-nee whatmawhosit.
Quote from: TecmoBowlTerror on 05/20/05, 07:38:07 PM
Joe Dirt, since you were one of the interested few for beales tecmo bowl cotut, if time allows on the rbi tourney weekend are you up for a best of 7?
Yeah, if I get booted out of the tourney, sure--but I'm not planning on having time. :)
I thought you weren't coming out?
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Yeah, if I get booted out of the tourney, sure--but I'm not planning on having time. :)
I thought you weren't coming out?
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Jeez, pay attention Joe, he's only been talking about that non-stop for the past week, or are you too busy because you have a
real job/i] and a tourney to organize or something?
And don't worry, maybe I'll get you in the first round and then you can make arrangements on playing Tecmo with TBT. ;)
Quote from: rdub on 05/20/05, 07:45:08 PM
I still want to see a side bet for best authentic vintage Tee (usc, no making your own although they are admitedly sweet).
I've been such inspired by the pics everyone posts on Official Dee-nee whatmawhosit.
My Dad use to have a t-shirt making company in the 80's so I got some gems kicking around.
QuoteI still want to see a side bet for best authentic vintage Tee (usc, no making your own although they are admitedly sweet).
I have to say I will definitely be a frontrunner for this. I've picked up quite a few good ones from Goodwill over the years. I'll try to bring along however many I can pack.
A 2000 story from a Columbus weekly magazine talking about various bar options in Columbus:
Story here (http://www.columbusalive.com/2000/20000921/survival-bars.html)
I think that Bernie's (can they still possibly have $1 rum and cokes on Fridays?) and Larry's (http://www.larrysbar.com/) seem like must visits. St. James Tavern (http://www.stjamestavern.com/) also looks promising.
Anyone with experience at the various bars in the Columbus area is welcome to chime in. For reference about the ideal bar for the Dee-Nee community, please see: Dee-Nee The Bar. (http://forums.dee-nee.com/index.php?topic=4057.0)
I've been to most of those places once or twice but couldn't really tell you much about any of them. Any I've been to were at least a couple years ago and usually on a football Saturday which meant I started drinking around 8am and was virtually incoherent by the time we got to the bar.
Quote from: fightonusc on 05/23/05, 01:09:04 PM
A 2000 story from a Columbus weekly magazine talking about various bar options in Columbus:
Story here (http://www.columbusalive.com/2000/20000921/survival-bars.html)
I think that Bernie's (can they still possibly have $1 rum and cokes on Fridays?) and Larry's (http://www.larrysbar.com/) seem like must visits. St. James Tavern (http://www.stjamestavern.com/) also looks promising.
Anyone with experience at the various bars in the Columbus area is welcome to chime in. For reference about the ideal bar for the Dee-Nee community, please see: Dee-Nee The Bar. (http://forums.dee-nee.com/index.php?topic=4057.0)
Nice find. Larry's has $1 PBRs and St. James looks like it could be Dee-Nee the bar with a little photoshop work.
QuoteLarry's has $1 PBRs
This is all I need to know, I vote for Larrys...
hey Joe! How do you and the other "serious" RBI players feel about intentional walks?
Quote from: malnuboy on 05/26/05, 03:36:55 PM
hey Joe! How do you and the other "serious" RBI players feel about intentional walks?
I'm for 'em! I think it's a part of both RBI and MLB strategy. Certainly legal in tourney play...
Do you have a list of the participants? I am sure it is in here somewhere, but don't feel like looking through 30+ pages.
http://ohio.rbicentral.com/players.html
Joe I would seriously consider making up the first round matchups maybe a week before the tourney, I would take your word for it. This would be cool so we could talk some trash and whatnot.
If you're suggesting to have the lottery in advance, we're considering it. Mostly, we're trying to work out a way where people won't have to trust us. The COTUT had a web feed on their lottery, but I don't have one/never used one. I don't know that the effort would really be worth it--it was fun to watch the COTUT lottery, but in reality, I couldn't really tell what the hell was going on.
Just an idea....
Have you considered using some of the money left over after the tourney (assuming not all those who place paid the full price) to get nominal prizes for certain awards?
Maybe...
1. Best 1 game pitching performance.
2. Best 1 game offensive performance.
3. Longest Home Run
4. Most Home Runs in a game
5. Most K's in a game
6. Best deffensive play
Just an idea, I am sure most people would just prefer their refund though.
Quote from: JoeDirt on 05/26/05, 04:08:21 PM
If you're suggesting to have the lottery in advance, we're considering it. Mostly, we're trying to work out a way where people won't have to trust us. The COTUT had a web feed on their lottery, but I don't have one/never used one. I don't know that the effort would really be worth it--it was fun to watch the COTUT lottery, but in reality, I couldn't really tell what the hell was going on.
One way to do it is you have one person assign each team a number, then have another person spit out a random sequence (without knowing which number is assigned to which person). Then match up the lists.
But honestly, Dirt, despite your reputation I doubt anyone would really accuse you of rigging the tourney.
Maybe this is too simple, but just write the numbers 1-16 on a piece of paper and put in a bucket. Have each person draw a number (which will be their number). You get whatever number is left over after the other 15 pick theirs.
When I ran tourneys in college, we used the following method to determine seeding. Each player gets to play 1 inning against the computer (they can chose any team they want for 1 and 2 player).
The person who scores the most runs gets the best seed down to the last. Ties can be broken by 1. ABs, 2. Homers, 3. Coin flip, etc....
This may seem archaic, but in theory this would mean the best players get the best seed down to the worst. Or, you could think of this as letting the RBI Gods decide the seeding.
I would doubt it as well. My suggestion would be to have one impartial person draw the seeds. I know that there's probably someone on this board, for example, that isn't playing but we could all trust to be fair and honest with the seeding (frankly, I don't think you or anyone is going to cheat.)
Hell, Bonny can do the draw from his golf course, and send pictures to us as well. And if you don't trust him, he'll beat you to death with his shovel and bury you by the 15th tee box.
I'm pretty sure I can come up with something reasonably easily...
Quote from: JoeDirt on 05/26/05, 10:43:45 PM
I'm pretty sure I can come up with something reasonably easily...
I got it! Saturn has 16 moons, we each pick a moon and at the exact point of summer solstice the seeds are picked, closest moon to the sun gets number one seed and so on and so on.
I can't wait to step on your big toe and then you can post pics? of it.
Quote from: JoeDirt on 05/26/05, 10:54:24 PM
I can't wait to step on your big toe and then you can post pics? of it.
I can't wait till you all find out that I'm actually a 6'9" she-male from Guinea-Bissau
Quote from: malnuboy on 05/26/05, 10:58:01 PM
Quote from: JoeDirt on 05/26/05, 10:54:24 PM
I can't wait to step on your big toe and then you can post pics? of it.
I can't wait till you all find out that I'm actually a 6'9" she-male from Guinea-Bissau
Score! A winner is me!
What's the final countdown?
It's a song that Gob does magic tricks to on Arrested Development.
Quote from: malnuboy on 05/26/05, 03:36:55 PM
hey Joe! How do you and the other "serious" RBI players feel about intentional walks?
I invented the intentional walk in RBI and to this day I master it.
Quote from: GDavis on 05/26/05, 04:16:39 PM
But honestly, Dirt, despite your reputation I doubt anyone would really accuse you of rigging the tourney.
Sure. ;)
Quote from: SmokedUBad13 on 05/28/05, 08:40:05 PM
I invented the intentional walk in RBI and to this day I master it.
This is a hilarious quote from a 21 year old. I was intentionally walking people when you were 6 years old.
Quote from: ultimate7 on 05/28/05, 08:55:27 PM
Quote from: SmokedUBad13 on 05/28/05, 08:40:05 PM
I invented the intentional walk in RBI and to this day I master it.
Or, when you were still shitting your pants. Yeah, that's right--you weren't potty trained at 6.
This is a hilarious quote from a 21 year old. I was intentionally walking people when you were 6 years old.
Quote from: SmokedUBad13 on 05/28/05, 08:40:05 PM
Quote from: GDavis on 05/26/05, 04:16:39 PM
But honestly, Dirt, despite your reputation I doubt anyone would really accuse you of rigging the tourney.
Sure. ;)
Well, I should've been honest. We all know Dirt is gonna cheat. But it really won't matter because whoever he pairs me up against will lose.
I think I have a solution that will not allow for the doubt that I could/would cheat. To be announced...
Also announced: fknmclane is hereby officially deemed The Final Countdown tracker. I expect a daily post with an updated Count Down!
Quote from: JoeDirt on 05/29/05, 11:18:43 AM
Also announced: fknmclane is hereby officially deemed The Final Countdown tracker. I expect a daily post with an updated Count Down!
Great job on the count down post, fkn fknmclane...I knew a winner is you.
One point of observation, though--the COTUT is the biannual tourney in Chicago (Beales' tourney)...this is the "OH National RBI Tournament." ::)
Tournament Lottery:
Okay, here's how this is going to go. Gantry is going to randomly assign a number btwn 1-16 to each of the following letters. Without Gantry's knowledge, I will randomly assign each letter to a member of the tourney. I will email this letter=name assignment to some tourney members, so it's all on the up and up.
Letter Gantry Assigned Number
A ??
B ??
C ??
D ??
E ??
F ??
G ??
H ??
I ??
J ??
K ??
L ??
M ??
N ??
O ??
P ??
Note that the first round match ups will be:
1 vs 2
3 vs 4
5 vs 6
7 vs 8
9 vs 10
11 vs 12
13 vs 14
15 vs 16
That's the fairest way without a live broadcast via webcam, so I'm down with that. I think it's great that we're getting the pairings out of the way this early.
Letter/Player Assignment sent out to:
OH Tourney representation: Riley
COTUT representation: Beales
West Coast RBI representation: fightonusc
Those mentioned above, please keep this list to yourself until Gantry assigns numbers to the letters in this thread.
I want Dirt in round 1!
I may go, I just don't know alot about signing up and dates... just graduated and received over $900, so i got some to lose (trust me, i will lose ;)).
There's 13 posted as going, i just wanted to know...
Is there room for me (i mean its possible 3 signed up since then and just werent added yet) and if the room is all taken up, is it possible to add another bracket making room for more teams in the tourney?
Mr OJ--definitely come to the tourney--you live too close to not show. The tourney is currently full, but you are welcome to be the first alternate...also, at the very least, they'll be a ton of people here who will want to get in side games...there should be a shitload of rbi play that weekend!
If by "13", you mean "16", then yes, there are 13 posted as going...
Sweet, Ill request off work that weekend... I want to prove to ya'll that im not a complete asshole like one or two try to make it sound ;D.... maybe a slight asshole at most 8)
Also, I want to meet all u guys so i know who im arguing, agreeing, or just making convo with... i think its extremely cool how this shit is all set up.
I'll admit, the first time i played RBI, i was not a big fan... couldnt stand the fielding and couldnt take the hitting at all... but i grew into it and learned to like it as i got a little better. My game is still wack, but it gets me motivated to become tite.
I look forward to meeting Mr. orange Juice, maybe I can get real lucky and MR. RBI can make it as well...
I hope you're aware that this is quite the competetive tourney, and there won't be much fucking around between more than half the entrants, so, if I break my hand punching you in the face, it's just going to piss me off to no end and I'll end up kicking you a bunch.
This isn't meant as a threat, all in good fun.
you better hope its not Orange Juice Jones, cuz he will see you walking in the rain and then proceed to beat you ass!
i can hold my own, dont be fooled by the mini-crickets... but u take it all outta wack... borderline psycho.
Whatever Malnu, if it is, I'll just lock myself in our room and leave you in the hall.
Quote from: MrOrangeJuice21 on 05/29/05, 06:34:41 PM
i can hold my own, dont be fooled by the mini-crickets... but u take it all outta wack... borderline psycho.
Does anyone speak Midwest white hip hop?
oh the mini-cricket is the little gun in MIB.... small, yet explosive ;)
Quote
Quote from: MrOrangeJuice21 on 05/29/05, 06:34:41 PM
i can hold my own, dont be fooled by the mini-crickets... but u take it all outta wack... borderline psycho.
Does anyone speak Midwest white hip hop?
I took 2 semesters in college but have since lost it all. Sorry.
2005 Tourney Theme song:
Do it Like a G.O.
-Geto Boys
because thats what I'm listening to right now.
Quote from: malnuboy on 05/29/05, 06:55:58 PM
2005 Tourney Theme song:
Do it Like a G.O.
-Geto Boys
because thats what I'm listening to right now.
No! We already have a tourney theme song and it's The Final Countdown, by Europe (?), as heard on Arrested Development with Gob prancing around. Dammit Malnu--keep your head in the game!
JoeD, I thought the original name was the Cousin to the COTUT. I'll be sure and change it tomorrow when I take another day off the calender.
Gantry, is there any way you can make the countdown a sticky as well?
That was the original name, but most people cried about it sucking, so I changed it.
I have a few questions about the tourny coming up on June 25....
1. Do you have to pay for your own room or what not, and if so how much?
2. Is there only one room where the systems are set up, or a suite, or multiple rooms?
3. Do i need to bring my NES or anything like that?
Quote from: MrOrangeJuice21 on 05/30/05, 10:36:19 PM
1. Do you have to pay for your own room or what not, and if so how much?
Well, I suppose you don't
have to pay for your own room--but if you don't, nobody else is going to, so you better plan on sleeping in the lobby.
Quote from: MrOrangeJuice21 on 05/30/05, 10:36:19 PM
2. Is there only one room where the systems are set up, or a suite, or multiple rooms?
There will be multiple rooms, each with a tournament game going...other rooms will probably have side games going.
Quote from: MrOrangeJuice21 on 05/30/05, 10:36:19 PM
3. Do i need to bring my NES or anything like that?
It'd be great if you can bring it...if nothing else, you know you'll have it for any side games you play...
For what it's worth, I just checked and the hotels set for McLane/USC, myself/malnu/TMT and the Flood family...
If anyone else wants to stay there, I'm going to be teaching the overnight chick how to cheat the system tomorrow so PM me your info (name and such, if you don't want me to have your address that's cool), and I can still probably grab a few more rooms at the 39 a night rate...
And the Ramada is right across the street from the Comfort Suites, so, that'll be sweet. And mine/malnu/tmt's room is right next door (possibly connecting with) McLane/usc's, and yes, I'll be sending out McLane's discount card by the end of the week, probably tomorrow at work, but I can't make promises.
I might not make it. I found out I have a wedding that I might be forced to attend. More to follow...
Attezz - I signed up for teh cheapo rate and it told me as much online (IIRC), do I still have to get a discount card from you or am I good to go?
JoeD - I'm ready to give out those numbers, just give the word and I'll post them here...
Quote from: Mike D. on 05/31/05, 09:41:00 AM
I might not make it. I found out I have a wedding that I might be forced to attend. More to follow...
Three weeks' notice? Is there a shotgun prominently involved in this wedding?
Quote from: BeefMaster on 05/31/05, 10:15:49 AM
Quote from: Mike D. on 05/31/05, 09:41:00 AM
I might not make it. I found out I have a wedding that I might be forced to attend. More to follow...
Three weeks' notice? Is there a shotgun prominently involved in this wedding?
Who got knocked up?
Quote from: Gantry on 05/31/05, 09:47:10 AM
JoeD - I'm ready to give out those numbers, just give the word and I'll post them here...
Yeah, buddy...post away. We're all excited it see how it plays out!
First Round Match-Ups:
Edit - real names removed
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Wow, a fightonusc vs. fknmclane match-up in Round 1. Hey, at least one of us is going to get a victory in the tournament. Certainly the most intriguing match-up from a personality standpoint - it might make for a more awkward night's sleep on Friday night...
Gantry sure didn't get any favors done for him by drawing Foster in the first round. Ouchie!
The Beales/Attezzobal match-up is probably the most interesting from a game-play standpoint in the opening round. Certianly, it's going to be a tough match-up for both players, I would think.
Riley vs. CurtFlood also could be an upset special (not predicting anything, just saying)...
Any other thoughts?
Yeah, I'm fucked...
Who the crap is Josh Payne?
Quote from: GDavis on 05/31/05, 12:29:42 PM
Who the crap is Josh Payne?
(http://images.amazon.com/images/P/0783230494.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg)
Quote from: GDavis on 05/31/05, 12:29:42 PM
Who the crap is Josh Payne?
The man you must break...
I got a better chance of beating Drago in a boxing match than Foster in RBI curve...
Quote from: Gantry on 05/31/05, 12:35:30 PM
I got a better chance of beating Drago in a boxing match than Foster in RBI curve...
Foster won't make it out of the 2nd round.
Fuck you're Matt Watt? So if I do pull off a miracle I have to beat you or some noname who would obviously be very good if he beat you....
This is going to seriously cut down on my training time...
The bracket, filled in for the first round, just to make it easier visually...
Nice how McLane and I got the first game first thing Saturday morning. I think this one's going to come down to who is less hung over from Friday night.
Quote from: fightonusc on 05/31/05, 12:45:25 PM
Nice how McLane and I got the first game first thing Saturday morning. I think this one's going to come down to who is less hung over from Friday night. less drunk from Saturday morning.
Question: Which "half" of the bracket is more difficult, the top or the bottom? The top side seems to have more known quality players (Foster, GDavis, Riley), but also has several Dee-Neers not getting much respect in the early betting lines (me, fknmclane, Gantry, CurtFlood). On the other hand, the bottom draw has a lot more unknown players, which is potentially a good thing (if they aren't very good) or a really bad thing (if they are good enough to back up paying straight cash to enter a tournament without knowing anyone).
Quote from: Gantry on 05/31/05, 12:48:55 PM
Quote from: fightonusc on 05/31/05, 12:45:25 PM
Nice how McLane and I got the first game first thing Saturday morning. I think this one's going to come down to who isless hung over from Friday night. less drunk from Saturday morning. bailed out of jail first.
Atezz, Bandur and Beales is a tough group in the bottom four... Probably all depends on how good the dee-nee'ers really are. Are we as shitty as we think we are?
I have to start playing curve relatively soon, my over/under strikeouts for the first two games is 48...
Quote from: Gantry on 05/31/05, 12:38:14 PM
Fuck you're Matt Watt?
Once I tried to sign up for some online contest at espn.com with the username MattWatt, but they wouldn't let me use that name because it contained the word "twat".
I think it's hilarious that Mcclane and USC have to play at 10AM which will be like 7AM their time, good luck.
Maybe you guys should just play the night before.
Since the brackets are officially out, we should see if there is any way to start a Yahoo Fantasy Sports league to see who can pick the best bracket.
It's official--from this day on, I will always think of GDavis as "Mat Twat." Good stuff!
Great idea, Nacho!!
Fighton...you're right. The bracket plays out just like a normal bracket would (like an NCAA bracket)...the winner of you/mclane plays the winner of Riley/Flood...the two losers of those games drop down to spots 1 and 2 of the loser's bracket, respectively...
Did you flip anything to avoid the possible immediate rematches?
looks like fighton used bracket maker......i believe they can do something like that to rearrange shit for the losers, so if there was a rematch it wouldnt be till quite a ways down the road.
Quote from: JoeDirt on 05/31/05, 01:29:38 PM
It's official--from this day on, I will always think of GDavis as "Mat Twat." Good stuff!
I always preferred the nickname Matt "Hot" Watt, but could never get it to stick.
My take on the first round games:
Game #1: Mark McLane (fknmclane) vs. Richard Manfredi (fightonusc)
Of course, I'm going to win this one. Seriously, it should be an interesting contest. I am an ATG only player, and I think that experience in pitching and hitting against that style of play is going to be the difference here. Has anyone here played against fknmclane in real life. Baines? Is Chubbs still on a Barry Dingle-forced exile?
Game #2: Mike Riley (mfriley33) vs. AT(CurtFlood)
There's always a chance that Emilio threatens Riley with his steely gaze to the point that he abandons the game. Other than that, I think Riley's the choice here. Unless, of course, the Flood family gets involved, a la a Heenan Family run-in attacking Hulk Hogan. Then all bets are off...
Game #3: Josh Payne vs. Matt Watt (GDavis)
It would be cooler if GDavis' first name was Mike, because then I could pretend that he's actually former Minutemen bass player Mike Watt. He isn't, but Mr. New York RBI Champion has enough to take out the newbie. Go with Twat Power!
Game #4: Colin Foster vs. Gantry Zettler (Gantry)
Rumor has it that Gantry is planning on not washing from now until the tournament in the hopes of creating such a funk field that Foster is unable to play. This, I think, is Gantry's only hope.
Game #5: Trevor Martin vs. Joe Cordiano (JoeDirt)
Will the pressure of running a tournament make Joe crack? Not in this game, as he takes out Trevor to advance to the second round.
Game #6: Steve Katz vs. Mike Hartford (malnuboy)
Who knows? I'll take Katz because that's the name of Bill Bryson's annoying friend from "A Walk In The Woods". Plus, how could you go with Hartford? The Whale have been extinct for at least 10 years. Plus, malnuboy's mask will probably impede his playing abilities. Also, if MikeD and rdub show up, malnuboy will be so knee deep in hookers he'll be way too busy to play.
Game #7: Rob Conzelman vs. Jeff Bandur (DXXPAC321)
There's going to be an upset in the first round, so it might as well be here. I say the unknown factor plays to Conzelman's advanatage, and Bandur slinks off to the losers' bracket.
Game #8: Mike Beales (SmokedUBad) vs. Mark Labozzetta (Attezzobal)
This is a rare match-up in the first round of two players expected to have some game. It will be close, but in the end Attezzobal will be too distracted trying to find out who MrOrangeJuice21 is to "give him a piece of business" to win this game.
Quote from: TecmoBowlTerror on 05/31/05, 01:39:53 PM
looks like fighton used bracket maker......i believe they can do something like that to rearrange shit for the losers, so if there was a rematch it wouldnt be till quite a ways down the road.
Actually, I just filled in the blanks from the blank bracket on the tournament Web site. You'll have to ask Joe how he set it up...
Quote from: Gantry on 05/31/05, 12:52:24 PM
Atezz, Bandur and Beales is a tough group in the bottom four... Probably all depends on how good the dee-nee'ers really are. Are we as shitty as we think we are?
ASSHOLE! What about JoeDirt?!
Quote from: JoeDirt on 05/31/05, 01:44:46 PM
Quote from: Gantry on 05/31/05, 12:52:24 PM
Atezz, Bandur and Beales is a tough group in the bottom four... Probably all depends on how good the dee-nee'ers really are. Are we as shitty as we think we are?
ASSHOLE! What about JoeDirt?!
I don't think you are in that group of 4, but anyway how bout that JoeDirt, I hear he's pretty good, maybe he'll break through the bracket and play in a group he's not even assigned to.
Quote from: Gantry on 05/31/05, 12:52:24 PM
Atezz, Bandur and Beales is a tough group in the bottom four... Probably all depends on how good the dee-nee'ers really are. Are we as shitty as we think we are?
Yeah but you're still an asshole, right? ::)
Quote from: fightonusc on 05/31/05, 01:43:16 PM
Quote from: TecmoBowlTerror on 05/31/05, 01:39:53 PM
looks like fighton used bracket maker......i believe they can do something like that to rearrange shit for the losers, so if there was a rematch it wouldnt be till quite a ways down the road.
Actually, I just filled in the blanks from the blank bracket on the tournament Web site. You'll have to ask Joe how he set it up...
How would there be a rematch in early rounds of the losers bracket? The teams that the losers play will be in the winner's bracket...
This is my worst fucking nightmare. I got the dreaded 10 AM game. Any chance I had at all of doing well in this tourney has taken a major, major hit.
EDIT Gantry, can you make The Final Countdown a sticky for me? Also, the tournament thread is no longer sticky.
I'm officially fucked!
Quote from: malnuboy on 05/31/05, 03:18:04 PM
I'm officially fucked!
How so? Nobody knows anything about your opponent...
Quote from: JoeDirt on 05/31/05, 03:28:54 PM
Quote from: malnuboy on 05/31/05, 03:18:04 PM
I'm officially fucked!
How so? Nobody knows anything about your opponent...
I just assume that I don't stand a chance against anyone the doesn't have "a.k.a. (insert Dee-Nee user name)" after their name.
Quote from: JoeDirt on 05/31/05, 03:28:54 PM
Quote from: malnuboy on 05/31/05, 03:18:04 PM
I'm officially fucked!
How so? Nobody knows anything about your opponent...
Basically he didn't get matched against Gantry
Malnu, just wear the mask when you play, I think that will give you the intimidation factor.
My dream matchups would be to, obviously, win my first two rounds, beat Dirt in the Semi's, and then play for the championship against GDavis (no particular reason, just like what I hear about/from him)
Either way, I'm so fucking happy I got into the bottom four (for time reasons)...and if I win my first round, I plan on spending the next maybe 6 hours drinking heavily, I'm a not person, and plan on getting piss drunk each night after the games.
Hey Joe, tell the non Dee-Nee regulars that they need to join and get on this thread so they can be part of the smack talking (and we can learn just who the hell they are)...
Unless CurtFlood can pull off the major upset in Game 2, I would like to point out that at 11 a.m., the first losers' bracket game would be between two Dee-Neers (the loser of the game between me and fknmclane) and CurtFlood. Which means that we may likely have at least one Dee-Neer gone and ready to engage in some heavy drinking before noon on Saturday.
Quote from: fightonusc on 05/31/05, 04:47:31 PM
Unless CurtFlood can pull off the major upset in Game 2, I would like to point out that at 11 a.m., the first losers' bracket game would be between two Dee-Neers (the loser of the game between me and fknmclane) and CurtFlood. Which means that we may likely have at least one Dee-Neer CurtFlood will be gone and ready to engage in some heavy drinking before noon on Saturday.
Quote from: Attezzobal on 05/31/05, 04:29:55 PM
I'm a not person, and plan on getting piss drunk each night after the games.
Sorry dude, but this automatically disqualifies you from the tournament. We're allowing people only.
Any takers on this suddenly open slot?
Quote from: JoeDirt on 05/31/05, 04:54:29 PM
Quote from: Attezzobal on 05/31/05, 04:29:55 PM
I'm a not person, and plan on getting piss drunk each night after the games.
Sorry dude, but this automatically disqualifies you from the tournament. We're allowing people only.
Any takers on this suddenly open slot?
Speciesist. Are you really saying that you wouldn't let Chewbacca play if he were to have paid the entry fee and shown up?
Quote from: JoeDirt on 05/31/05, 04:54:29 PM
Quote from: Attezzobal on 05/31/05, 04:29:55 PM
I'm a not person, and plan on getting piss drunk each night after the games.
Sorry dude, but this automatically disqualifies you from the tournament. We're allowing people only.
Any takers on this suddenly open slot?
Wow, I really have no fucking clue what I was trying to say there, I've gotta stop doing work and writing posts at the same time...
All I know is, you'd better get out of round 1 Dirt, because I'll be waiting for you (or, as it appears, you'll be waiting for me)
I really hope that, since I have the latest game of the day, most everyone is already gone by the time it begins.
Quote from: fightonusc on 05/31/05, 12:49:09 PM
Question: Which "half" of the bracket is more difficult, the top or the bottom?
The bottom bracket is clearly more difficult with me, Cordiano, Bandur, and Attezabol. I really think the two brackets are pretty fairly matched though. I don't think the lottery could have gone much better (with the exception of Bandur kicking my ass second round).
Quote from: SmokedUBad13 on 05/31/05, 05:43:46 PM
Quote from: fightonusc on 05/31/05, 12:49:09 PM
Question: Which "half" of the bracket is more difficult, the top or the bottom?
The bottom bracket is clearly more difficult with me, Cordiano, Bandur, and Attezabol. I really think the two brackets are pretty fairly matched though. I don't think the lottery could have gone much better (with the exception of Bandur kicking my ass second round).
No shit, for some reason it didn't hit me that you were Beales, well, fucking hell...This sucks...
Let me know if you'd want to get a practice game or two in online, just so we can get a semi-feel for each other, since I don't know how you play and you don't really know how I play.
Otherwise it looks like I'll be facing a Conzleman/Bandur game...Wow, our quarter is really tough...Fuck.
That bottom four is definitely the toughest. I'm not happy about potential match-ups with Riley and Foster in Rounds 2 and 3, but overall, I can't complain too much. I defintely have a chance toi get a couple of wins in and at least play into Sunday, which is my No. 1 goal ahead of anything else. (Have to be playing on Sunday in order to win.)
Quick clarification of the rules, say I win the first round in three games using Detroit, Boston and St. Louis...Can I go the next round and still use St. Louis, Boston and Detroit? Or are those teams out until I use all available teams?
Quote from: Attezzobal on 05/31/05, 05:57:28 PM
No shit, for some reason it didn't hit me that you were Beales, well, fucking hell...This sucks...
Let me know if you'd want to get a practice game or two in online, just so we can get a semi-feel for each other, since I don't know how you play and you don't really know how I play.
Otherwise it looks like I'll be facing a Conzleman/Bandur game...Wow, our quarter is really tough...Fuck.
I honestly expect our series to be one of the better first round series. I'm certainly looking forward to it.
As for practicing beforehand, I don't play online. I'd be willing to play one (
and only one) game the night before the tournament if you'll be around.
And yes, we have the toughest section of the tournament.
Quote from: Attezzobal on 05/31/05, 06:21:25 PM
Quick clarification of the rules, say I win the first round in three games using Detroit, Boston and St. Louis...Can I go the next round and still use St. Louis, Boston and Detroit? Or are those teams out until I use all available teams?
Eligible teams reset after each series. So yes, you can use the same teams in the second round (assuming they haven't been chosen by your opponent).
Quote from: SmokedUBad13 on 05/31/05, 07:26:03 PM
I honestly expect our series to be one of the better first round series. I'm certainly looking forward to it.
As for practicing beforehand, I don't play online. I'd be willing to play one (and only one) game the night before the tournament if you'll be around.
I'll be around Friday evening, I'd be more than happy to play a practice game and to hang out a bit, especially because I'll have about 24 hours to kill before our series...For what it's worth, if you want to trash talk, that's cool, if you want to be cordial about this, that works as well...I tend to let my opponents dictate how I act.
Thanks for the rules clarification, I really gotta get used to using all four pitchers (shouldn't be too tough) and cramming non-stop the next few weeks.
I'm back in the tourney with a vengeance. All it took was breaking the heart of one of my lifelong family friends. Actually, the wedding was the chick who I mentioned on a previous thread that I hooked up with, she is now marrying the dude. Sigh, she is so hot too. Will you guys help me forget about it by standing next to me at the bar and ordering drinks until I fly into a silent rage?
I think I remember, she's the one who was openly flirting with you at that party a while ago in front of the Fiance, right? And he probably hates your guts.
Quote from: BDawk on 06/01/05, 08:51:09 AM
I think I remember, she's the one who was openly flirting with you at that party a while ago in front of the Fiance, right? And he probably hates your guts.
Correct.
It might be a nice challenge to attend the wedding and attempt to impregnate her on her wedding night.
You're not above this, are you?
Prima Nocta?
Just a quick announcement--there was a slight issue with game times in round 2 of the loser's bracket--so it's being changed...see league website for details.
Word on the street is that Josh Payne backed out of the tourney when he found out that he was matched up with me in round 1.
So let's go, guys...start filling out your brackets...would it be fun to have a $5 bracket puhl?
I would just like to say that Joe does a very good job with this tournament and i'm impressed... is there any website or anything for previous winners, etc?
I believe Joe's tournament is the "cousin" of the COTUT. A first for Ohio, but there have been similar tournaments: RBI Baseball Championship of the Universe Tournament (http://www.rbibaseballcotut.com/nonjava/index.html)
cool,thanks
Quote from: BDawk on 06/01/05, 08:51:09 AM
I think I remember, she's the one who was openly flirting with you at that party a while ago in front of the Fiance, right? And he probably hates wants to fuck your guts.
Am I the only one not afraid to post a bracket? C'mon people, fill 'em out!
JoeDirt calling all y'all out!
what happened to Baines, is he making the tourney, whats his alias.
Quote from: rdub on 06/02/05, 07:24:26 PM
what happened to Baines, is he making the tourney, whats his alias.
I believe he's making it but not competing
Quote from: rdub on 06/02/05, 07:24:26 PM
what happened to Baines, is he making the tourney, whats his alias.
Baines is Baines...I refuse to call him anything else. And he better be drinking out of an old Harold Baines cup, too...
I'll be there and in a drunken stupor by Thurs night/Fri morning. The Harold Baines cup will definitely make an appearance.
Wrong thread
jackass...
Dirt, how do you have me losing to Colin Foster twice?? What's up with that? No way I lose 2 series to the same guy.
No way I'm losing to Josh Payne. If GDavis can beat him, I can too...
can we get a list of the people full names and their deenee usernames, so we know who is who? there's like 5 mike's in the tourney. None of them start with a last name D.
Quote from: T Roogs on 06/03/05, 01:27:04 PM
can we get a list of the people full names and their deenee usernames, so we know who is who? there's like 5 mike's in the tourney. None of them start with a last name D.
No, no such list exists, nor will it ever
Hey guys...just wanted to give y'all a heads up that there was a rule clarification update on the website...basically, there was a lot of confusion surrounding the coin toss/team selections. Please see http://ohio.rbicentral.com/faq.html for specifics...
Hopefully, everybody will find this updated wording to be a lot easier to understand...
mikeusc
mikuboy
mikevike
mikantry
mike7
mikeyballgame
mikeside
mikedub
mikaines
mikepaw
mikebabbit
mikeitz
mikenmclane
mike_free
mikeRBI
mikedawk
mikassy
mikeb6
....that oughta clear things up
mikedub is pretty funny. Imagine them morphing to become one person.
Quote from: T Roogs on 06/03/05, 01:27:04 PM
can we get a list of the people full names and their deenee usernames, so we know who is who? there's like 5 mike's in the tourney. None of them start with a last name D.
http://ohio.rbicentral.com/players.html
Quote from: T Roogs on 06/03/05, 03:07:56 PM
mikedub is pretty funny. Imagine them morphing to become one person.
What a handsome lady killing machine that would be....
You are all gonna be my bitches.
Are you going to eat our children as well?
Well, I had my first dream about fucking up the tourney--you guys are slowly killing me over here. In my dream, we got the Sat morning games done (can't remember who did/didn't win) and then forgot to play the afternoon games. And I didn't realize this until the next morning--when I woke up in a panic because I accidentally over slept, causing a delay in the morning rounds of Sunday's games...
Then, my dad--who was apparently at the hotel for the games--was screaming for me somewhere off in the distance. I was very afraid, because there was also a murderer on the loose in the hotel (probably TBT :) ) and I feared that's why my dad was screaming...
Ah shucks, I can't wait for this tourney (to be over).
Okay, guys...as it turns out, there's one sudden opening for the tourney: Josh Payne's spot.
If you are interested in taking this spot, please email/PM me asap.
First come, first serve...
Oh boy, GDavis is going to have a field day with that one...
I would like to take Josh Payne's spot...
I can't fucking wait.
Quote from: Attezzobal on 06/05/05, 06:32:11 PM
I would like to take Josh Payne's spot...
I can't fucking wait.
You just signed up for your own funeral, son.
Quote from: JoeDirt on 06/05/05, 01:45:32 PM
Okay, guys...as it turns out, there's one sudden opening for the tourney: Josh Payne's spot.
If you are interested in taking this spot, please email/PM me asap.
First come, first serve...
Well, I would think possible candidates would be Baines, MikeD, rdub and TBT.
Quote from: Mike D. on 06/03/05, 03:41:45 PM
Quote from: T Roogs on 06/03/05, 03:07:56 PM
mikedub is pretty funny. Imagine them morphing to become one person.
What a handsome lady killing machine that would be....
would you fuck me? I'd fuck me?
- Buffalo Bill
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Hi, my name is Richard Manfredi and I'm going to receive an absolute beating from fknmclane the third weekend of June in Columbus, Ohio.
I have a bad feeling McLane is going feed me booze on a strict, regimented schedule and that even if I'm able to get out of bed to play in the game, my RBI skills will be shown as pathetic and weak against the force that is fknmclane.
I may have been on NPR and my kickball skills may be second to none, but this does not change the fact that I'm bracing for a serious ass kicking.
I plan on revealing the tattoo on my back at the tourney which of course is a lemon party, the participants being myself, Pete Carroll and Matt Leinart. I'm the guy with a mouthful of cock helmet.
Well, I bid you all adieu. My orange socks have begun to fall down a bit...totally unacceptable.
I'm very surprised by fightonusc's admission of being a total and complete loser douchebag. I expected much more from the man from LA.
Oh, I'm sorry, I was busy, you know, actually working for a living. You know, at a job that's an actual career. Not selling paint at the hardware store while my wife pops out another baby, but a job that involves having a desk and an office...and being good enough at it so that I can spend half my day on Dee Nee and still get everything done that I need.
I can't imagine that you're any good at Dee Nee...any person who takes 22 years to graduate from college certainly can't be counted on to grasp the finer points of RBI Baseball, such as the difference between the "A" and "B" buttons. Fuck, it only took me four years to graduate college and get TWO degrees, and that was at a real school, not some fucking state school like ASU.
And nice choice for your two schools to follow: ASU and Notre Dame. I seem to remember USC losing to one of those teams...once...a lifetime ago. ASU and Notre Dame: as we like to call them at USC, "two guaranteed victories".
In closing: you suck, your schools suck, and your RBI Baseball skills, I'm sure, suck as well. If certain guys play curve and others play "straight pitch", does that make you "bi-curious" if you play slurve? In fact, maybe you REALLY DO suck, as in "the cock"? Just don't try to follow me into the bathroom in the plane ride, you suck fuck.
P.S. - What the hell is up with ASU's mascot, Sparky (pictured below)? It's the worst fucking mascot in all of college sports, even worse than the Syracuse Orange. Seriously, is this what represents your school? Mr. Spacely in an S&M costume? You sick freaks...
Quote from: fightonusc on 06/07/05, 01:34:28 AM
I can't imagine that you're any good at Dee Nee
Actually, I think this is the one point in Mclane's life where he excels above everyone else.
Looks like usc needs to go back and get a third degree in pulling one's head out of one's ass.
Whoops. I hate it when I make mistakes. Makes me feel like McLane's wife...except without the crying myself to sleep every night about the curse I've caused my children by damning themselves to a father that gets headbutted in our front lawn.
Quote from: fightonusc on 06/07/05, 11:00:08 AM
Whoops. I hate it when I make mistakes. Makes me feel like McLane's wife...except without the crying myself to sleep every night about the curse I've caused my children by damning themselves to a father that gets headbutted in our front lawn.
Brilliant. Now THAT is good-natured, trash talking. Your rebuttal, Fkn. McLane?
Quality all around... Keep it up boys
Quote from: fightonusc on 06/07/05, 11:00:08 AM
Whoops. I hate it when I make mistakes. Makes me feel like McLane's wife...except without the crying myself to sleep every night about the curse I've caused my children by damning themselves to a father that gets headbutted in our front lawn.
now i know why i have a mancrush on you, USC. you're so witty and irreverent.
best.thread.ever.
And I'm gonna be sharing a room with these two fuckers. I bet you'll be able to cut the tension with a spoon.
I bet you'll be able to spoon...
Quote from: fightonusc on 06/07/05, 10:30:46 PM
I bet you'll be able to spoon...
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fightonusc is a fucking two-timing slut bitch motherfucker. He came all over me and punched me in the nose and told me he loved me. And now all he can think about is fknmclane. It just isn't fair.
Just because fknmclane is the world's baddest motherfuckin' RBI player and his dong is 6 inches AROUND makes him suddenly far more important than me. I don't get it.
Volleyball is far better than kickball, you know, especially since people above the age of 6 play it. I bet that bitch plays that fucking bullshit ball in hand rule. Fucking walking, dripping vagina. Fucking hippie dirtball needs to cut his damn hair. I'm sure his wife, who is a saint I might mention, is getting jealous.
I'd like to knock the shit out of fightonusc's head using a dull ice skate any day. He sucks cock and he likes it.
I understand that now that fknmclane has realized that the Columbus Gay Pride Parade is the same weekend as the tournament, he's been looking for a new roommate for the weekend. At least they'll only have to worry about getting one bed in the room:
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My only question here is, fknmclane: bottom or top? I hope it's bottom, because when we play in the tournament, I'm going to take your NES controller and jam it so far up your ass that you'll need to learn how to work the "A" button with your small intestine. And I won't be using KY, either: the only lubrication that I'll need is your big, salty tears after I score run after run after run. By the time our game (mercifully) comes to an end, I'm sure you'll have bawled enough tears to let me grease up two controllers, a NES gun AND an old Intellivision controller. And I'm sure you'll have room to spare up in there, fknmcgoatse...
This is awesome.
I bow down at the altar that praises fightonusc. I've got nothing. Seroiusly, how can' I to pthat chit? It's fucking impossible. Especialy when I'm shitcanned afeter golfing 18 holes in 100 degre weather.
I CAN'T FUCKING WIAT FORE THE TOURNAMENT BITCHES!!!!!!!
At least you can hold it over his head that you wife (who is a saint, by the way) is a saint. He seems to have no argument there.
Quote from: fightonusc on 06/08/05, 01:36:21 PM
I understand that now that fknmclane has realized that the Columbus Gay Pride Parade is the same weekend as the tournament, he's been looking for a new roommate for the weekend. At least they'll only have to worry about getting one bed in the room:
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My only question here is, fknmclane: bottom or top? I hope it's bottom, because when we play in the tournament, I'm going to take your NES controller and jam it so far up your ass that you'll need to learn how to work the "A" button with your small intestine. And I won't be using KY, either: the only lubrication that I'll need is your big, salty tears after I score run after run after run. By the time our game (mercifully) comes to an end, I'm sure you'll have bawled enough tears to let me grease up two controllers, a NES gun AND an old Intellivision controller. And I'm sure you'll have room to spare up in there, fknmcgoatse...
I am not exaggerating one bit when I say that is THE funniest post I've ever read on any forum I've ever been involved with.
Quote from: fknmclane on 06/06/05, 01:07:33 PM
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i get the post, but this picture has me puzzled for days now. did you take a snap shot of a turd droped out behind mcdonalds by Grimace?
I googled "fightonusc" and a bonhc of turd pics ake up. NO surprising at allll. Jst confimed m previously hown facts that usc is aturd and kliked to eat shit and suck helmoet occk.
whoa there parter. im glad i can read alcohol typing ;D
almost had to call my dad to get some help on a couple words there. anyways, its a beautiful picture, and I bet grimace and Fighton are both proud.
MikeD and I should start talking some shit about who is going to booze more egregiously, slay more whores and shoot the best round of crooked stick but then:
a. Just when I think I've got Mike out drunk he busts out copious amounts of illicit to send it into extra innings
b. Mike and I banged the same chick within 72 hours and would just as soon share strange than have the other go without
c. we both suck horribly at golf and this will only be exacerbated by the previous nights "A" and "B"
is that side bet still on to see who can bang the fattest girl at the tourney?
Does it need to be taped for verification?
also is worth more if you can get her insanely drunk and to do something a little twisted like have a dog get some sloppy seconds after im done with her?
and my 4th question....Curt Flood...does your dog have any plans for saturday night? ;D
I just sent the press release and a pitch over to about a dozen reporters at the Columbus Dispatch and the Columbus bureau of the Associated Press. We'll see if we get any response. I also have a list of people to send the e-mail to at the local TV stations as well as the morning shows (to try and get Joe on as a guest).
Quote from: fightonusc on 06/09/05, 05:15:02 PM
I just sent the press release and a pitch over to about a dozen reporters at the Columbus Dispatch and the Columbus bureau of the Associated Press. We'll see if we get any response. I also have a list of people to send the e-mail to at the local TV stations as well as the morning shows (to try and get Joe on as a guest).
that is fcknmoney usc! its good to "know people". it would be great if a tv crew showed up and someone could catch the local hair piece saying to her camera crew what a bag of ass this story is going to be.
Quote from: rdub on 06/09/05, 08:56:50 PM
that is fcknmoney usc! its good to "know people". it would be great if a tv crew showed up and someone could catch the local hair piece saying to her camera crew what a bag of ass this story is going to be.
If that were to happen, could I kick the shit out of him? Because it appears OJ is off limits for me.
The rumors are true... My 1st round opponent will be....
WUMPST!!!!!
(cue the Wumpst theme song)
Yeah, what's the latest on the Josh Payne replacement, JoeD?
A few people have said they are interested...it's now a race to see who sends $100 to me first...
I don't care who it is as long as we get to cue Wumpst's theme music.
Quote from: JoeDirt on 06/09/05, 09:47:32 PM
A few people have said they are interested...it's now a race to see who sends $100 to me first...
just checked me paypal, and its not thru yet...says the 10th is the expected due date, so hopefully when the morning comes.............
speaking of wumpst, can Gantry find out his ip address(state/city)...we need to go one step further on Bonny's sign and buy a dang billboard in his town asking him to come back.
unless its been determined that its already a current members alter ego.
I've started to tell people I'm going to Ohio for "nationals"
they don't need to know anything more, and since this is the "national" tournament, I'm coming home with at the very least ranked 16th in the nation in RBI baseball
I've told them that I am "participating in a national baseball tournament in Columbus". Leave it at that.
I tell them I'm going to be nerding around at the columbus nerdery.
i dont think Joes been on all day..maybe he was waiting for a replacement to get some more cash, then he's taking the money and running...we're all fucked ;D
at least we can still drink at columbus.
i was reminded of the dee-nee shirts in anything goes. somebody should make some of those up and sell them at the tourney, they would sell like hot cake...shirts.
Quote from: TecmoBowlTerror on 06/10/05, 04:22:14 PM
i dont think Joes been on all day..maybe he was waiting for a replacement to get some more cash, then he's taking the money and running...we're all fucked ;D
Yeah, I had to go to Cleveland for work today...
Anyway, the site is updated to reflect TBT as entered:
http://ohio.rbicentral.com/players.html
http://ohio.rbicentral.com/brackets.html
Baines, Mike and I should be on there for dishonorable mention.
On attending the Ohio tourney:
Sounds like big trouble. You're going to need plenty of legal advice before this thing is over. As your attorney, I advise you to rent a very fast car with no top. And you'll need the cocaine. Tape recorder for special messages. Acapulco shirts. Get the hell out of L.A. for at least 48 hours
RE: Columbus Tourney, and my shopping list for said tourney:
Two bags of grass, seventy-five pellets of mescaline, five sheets of high-powered blotter acid, a saltshaker half-full of cocaine, and a whole multi colored collection of uppers, downers, laughers, screamers... Also, a quart of tequila, a quart of rum, a case of beer, a pint of raw ether, and two dozen amyls. Not that we need all that for the trip, but once you get into a serious drug collection, the tendency is to push it as far as you can. The only thing that really worries me is the ether. There is nothing in the world more helpless and irresponsible and depraved than a man in the depths of an ether binge, and I know we'll get into that rotten stuff pretty soon.
If ever there was a role I was born to play, it's of Dr. Gonzo (aka Oscar Z. Acosta)
Fucking bats!
Quote from: Mike D. on 06/14/05, 06:14:16 PM
There is nothing in the world more helpless and irresponsible and depraved than a man in the depths of an ether binge, and I know we'll get into that rotten stuff pretty soon.
My favorite line form the book (and the movie as well).
I just noticed that me and usc and the Floods all arrive at 5 pm Friday. Does this mean that we all get to ride in the same car? Ooh, ooh, I can't wait.
Quote from: fknmclane on 06/15/05, 12:06:54 AM
I just noticed that me and usc and the Floods all arrive at 5 pm Friday. Does this mean that we all get to ride in the same car? Ooh, ooh, I can't wait.
We're driving to Ohio, so my guess is no. Dolt.
Jerk store!
Quote from: fknmclane on 06/15/05, 12:06:54 AM
I just noticed that me and usc and the Floods all arrive at 5 pm Friday. Does this mean that we all get to ride in the same car? Ooh, ooh, I can't wait.
Flood - this is a thinly veiled attempt by fknmclane to get you to pick us up from the airport so he can have some time to get to know your dog on the way to the hotel. Hopefully, he'll have a bouquet of dog treats for your dog if he wants to be a gentleman.
Curt- This is your chance to stand around and hold a sign that says "FNKMCLANE"
Is anyone nervous about the first time everyone meets?
I'd be just a little freaked out when every person I meet looks nothing like their avatar---except curtflood.
Everyone will say--"damn, I didn't think you were that ugly."
Quote from: BDawk on 06/15/05, 03:57:32 PM
Is anyone nervous about the first time everyone meets?
I'd be just a little freaked out when every person I meet looks nothing like their avatar---except curtflood.
Everyone will say--"damn, I didn't think you were that ugly."
I'm pretty sure everyone knows I'm ugly. On the inside as well as the outside.
Just so you know I can't play on Saturday. It's Shabbas the Jewish day of rest.
Quote from: GDavis on 06/15/05, 05:46:09 PM
Just so you know I can't play on Saturday. It's the day Jews celebrate Shabba Ranks.
i just play for the love of the game.
Quote from: nice gaetti on 06/15/05, 10:22:45 PM
i just play for the love of the game.
Malnu...this is your round one opponent...
Welcome Steve/Gaetti!
Quote from: GDavis on 06/15/05, 05:46:09 PM
Just so you know I can't play on Saturday. It's Shabbas the Jewish day of rest.
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Saturday, Donny, is Shabbos, the Jewish day of rest. That means that I don't work, I don't get in a car, I don't ride in a car, I don't pick up the phone, I don't turn on the oven, and I sure as shit DONT FUCKING ROLL! SHOMER SHABBOS!
I have 16 pages to read, on this thread, to catch up...but that's not important.
My flight is booked. See everyone on Friday. Dee-Nee!! I mean...
Dee-Nee!!
Booyah! Lips was kind of on the fence there because of work, but I didn't want to say for fear of a Dee-Nee backlash. 2 out of 4 ain't bad...
I'm considering coming down on Thursday, would anyone be willing to donate a bed/floor if I do? It's less than 50% at this point because of work, but if I can make the free day, I will...
Quote from: Gantry on 06/20/05, 12:19:47 PM
I'm considering coming down on Thursday, would anyone be willing to donate a bed/floor/bathtub if I do? It's less than 50% at this point because of work, but if I can make the free day, I will...
Quote from: Gantry on 06/20/05, 12:19:47 PM
Booyah! Lips was kind of on the fence there because of work, but I didn't want to say for fear of a Dee-Nee backlash. 2 out of 4 ain't bad...
I'm considering coming down on Thursday, would anyone be willing to donate a bed/floor if I do? It's less than 50% at this point because of work, but if I can make the free day, I will...
G-Man, you can crash at casa de MikeD/RDub.....if you dare.....
...If you don't mind sleeping in a bed of mayonayse and cucumbers.
That's usually reserved for the hookers, but I'm sure they can make some room for you there.
Just a little reminder to all attending:
Bring a digital camera. If I don't see any pictures of vaginas, I will render this trip useless.
And don't take a picture of Rdub and say "here's your vagina". Not that kind of Vagina!!
You mean you don't want to see a beat up, worn down vagina?
Quote from: BDawk on 06/20/05, 01:13:09 PM
Just a little reminder to all attending:
Bring a digital camera. If I don't see any pictures of vaginas, I will render this trip useless.
like my dumb ass owns a digital camera. i aint even got a PS2....I still play regular ass nintendo. oh wait, come to think of it so does everyone else here. ;)
Quote from: Mike D. on 06/20/05, 12:51:25 PM
Quote from: Gantry on 06/20/05, 12:19:47 PM
Booyah! Lips was kind of on the fence there because of work, but I didn't want to say for fear of a Dee-Nee backlash. 2 out of 4 ain't bad...
I'm considering coming down on Thursday, would anyone be willing to donate a bed/floor if I do? It's less than 50% at this point because of work, but if I can make the free day, I will...
G-Man, you can crash at casa de MikeD/RDub.....if you dare.....
I just can't stop chuckling to myself as I picture a wide eyed, shocked into silence Gantry trying not to hit by any flying limbs, cucumbers and DNA.
Plus, I talk a lot in the morning. As in I can't shut up between the hours of 8am-12pm, and I'll talk about anything and everything.
Quote from: Mike D. on 06/20/05, 02:09:17 PM
Plus, I talk a lot do a lot of coke in the morning. As in I can't shut up turn my nose in a Hoover vaccum cleaner between the hours of 8am-12pm, and I'll talk about anything and everything until I pass out with blood dripping from the straw in my nose.
That was this weekend.
as of right now I'm crashing in my car on Thursday, you can sleep shotgun Gantry, if you like?
I think Malnui has a bed of mayo with his name on it!
T-Minus 49 hours until I am in Columbutt.
Quote from: Mike D. on 06/21/05, 09:25:32 AM
T-Minus 49 hours until I am in Columbutt.
Please try to post some updates on Friday about Thursday's debauchery.
Definitely!
OK, I will end up coming in on Friday instead of Thursday. Friday was pushing it for work....
Dammit Gantry.
Quote from: Gantry on 06/21/05, 10:12:54 AM
OK, I will end up coming in on Friday instead of Thursday. Friday was pushing it for work....
This is extra confusing because in addition to the obvious confusion with the statement above, you originally said you're "coming" on Friday:
Quote from: Gantry on 06/03/05, 08:37:38 AM
I'll be driving out Friday am, probably around 9ish chicago time. I think it's an 8 hour tour, hopefully the skyway is all done with construction by then. Since I'm always late, 7pm CBus time is probably close...
So to sum up:
You said your coming Friday. Then you said you're coming Friday instead of Thursday. Then you said "Friday (is) pushing it for work..."
I suggest you remove your head from your ass so you can see well enough to drive or none of this will matter.
Please read the first post on this page or the last post on the previous page...
QuoteBooyah! Lips was kind of on the fence there because of work, but I didn't want to say for fear of a Dee-Nee backlash. 2 out of 4 ain't bad...
I'm considering coming down on Thursday, would anyone be willing to donate a bed/floor if I do? It's less than 50% at this point because of work, but if I can make the free day, I will...
Busted
"Don't fuck with the Lords of Hell!"
"Don't fuck with the babysitter!!"
That's how I imagined Gantry and JoeDirt's exchange.
Yeah, I hate that Gantry over this.
You can take it out on me at the ping pong table, assuming we get a chance to play...
Sorry I didn't mention this before, but I'm excited that Lips is able to make it. Dee nee!
"I wouldn't miss it for the world!"
Flesh friends unite!
Quote from: BDawk on 06/21/05, 09:43:35 AM
Please try to post some updates on Friday about Thursday's debauchery.
If we don't get these upadates, someone better make sure to call the Columbus police department to bail these guys out...
Quote from: Nacho on 06/21/05, 09:02:03 PM
Quote from: BDawk on 06/21/05, 09:43:35 AM
Please try to post some updates on Friday about Thursday's debauchery.
If we don't get these upadates, someone better make sure to call the Columbus police department to bail these guys out...
Already got the number programmed in my cell...
Trevor Martin asked me if anybody is interested in splitting hotel room costs one more way? He needs a room for Sat night only.
He will reserve his own room if nobody's interested, but wanted to check first...
???
RDub and I have a king size bed, so far its only the two of us in it. Interested? Three's company...
For those who don't view the Anything Goes section of the forums:
Quote from: Gantry on 04/26/05, 10:51:26 AM
One of use should be the in charge of EBaying products, for something like 25% of the sale price. I have a bunch of crap I would gladly hand off to someone else to ebay for a cut of the profits. Lips? Potsie?
Hey guys--I've been doing a lot of this lately. If anybody wants me to ebay stuff for you, please bring it with you to the tourney...anybody in Chicago can send with somebody going to tourney...
Or, if you want, you are welcome to ship stuff to me. I'll handle everything.
Of course, I'll be sure to totally hook my dee nee brethren up!
Foster replaced with Lips. Dee-nee, bitches.
Also, Gantry plays Lips now in the 1st round, this will be interesting. I put my money on who is less drunk.
THE MATCH UP OF THE CENTURY UNFOLDS...LIPS AND GANTRY SQUARE OFF IN ROUND ONE!
* Foster sprained his penis head (MikeD undoubtedly somehow involved) and had to pull out...
It should also be noted that the tourament rules specifically state that anything agreed upon by both parties is acceptable (within reason, of course). For example, Gantry and Lips are perfectly legit to both agree to play this season straight pitch...only stipulations are 1) they both have to agree, and 2) the tourney will not uphold said rules--meaning, if somebody throws a curve, so be it.
NOW MORE IMPORTANTLY, I FULLY EXPECT THE DEE NEE CONTINGENCY TO ACTIVELY WAGER ON THIS MATCH UP. STOCK, YOU'RE THE BOOKIE!
Smart money is on Gantry
Wait, what the fuck is going on? I'm playing Lipitz?
It just went from impossible, to the only possible person you might be favored against.
Now all the pressure is on you, probably wishing you'd practiced some, because you'll never hear the end of it if you lose to Lips.
Quote from: Gantry on 06/22/05, 02:39:36 PM
Wait, what the fuck is going on? I'm playing Lipitz?
Yeah, mofo--you actually have a chance now!
Quote* Foster sprained his penis head (MikeD undoubtedly somehow involved) and had to pull out...
He didn't pull out.... :-\
The only person I have practiced curve with so far is Lipitz, so this is most awkward. I have been winning consistently, but all the games are dead close until Lips self-destructs in the 8th and 9th. It is probably 60/40 me if I had to wager...
Would people be mad if we actually played via the RBI Drinking Game rules? Would that piss on the tourney if we did the straight-pitch drinking game? I'm not sure what I want to do here. I think many here would get a kick out of it if we did the original dee-nee game, but I don't know if others will think that's "fair"
Gantry, I strongly suggest that you and Lips play by drinking game rules. None of this would have been possible without you and your Chicago crew's tireless devotion to an 80's NES game. If you only do it in the game between you and Lips, no one else gets fucked of, and no one else is impacted. DO IT.
(Plus, you get to get really, really drunk)
Quote from: Gantry on 06/22/05, 02:49:02 PM
The only person I have practiced curve with so far is Lipitz, so this is most awkward. I have been winning consistently, but all the games are dead close until Lips self-destructs in the 8th and 9th. It is probably 60/40 me if I had to wager...
Would people be mad if we actually played via the RBI Drinking Game rules? Would that piss on the tourney if we did the straight-pitch drinking game? I'm not sure what I want to do here. I think many here would get a kick out of it if we did the original dee-nee game, but I don't know if others will think that's "fair"
You're meat in round 2 so you might as well have fun while you can.
Based on new information, here's my completed brackets for the Tournament Pool/Puhl
It's a tough call.
Cons for drinking game:
1) I've been doing well against Lips in our curve games, taking some of my advantage away
2) Because you can only use a team once for an entire series, the coinflip winner has to go against Boston/Cali with San Fran or Minnesota in game two. That's a serious disadvantage...
3) Getting drunk is a bad way to prepare for round two.
4) I'll likely still be hungover for the games
5) Some of the non-forum regulars might think it's uncool to play a straight, drinking series
Pros:
1) I think many of the dee-nee regulars would love to see an authentic tourney drinking series
2) We are both more comfortable with this style of play
3) Beer is good
4) It would take some of the seriousness out of the tourney
5) We'd have way more fun this way
6) Crazy, non-married Lipitz will make a rare appearance
Maybe you should compromise and have a Lemon/Princessparty instead...
Quote5) Some of the non-forum regulars might think it's uncool to play a straight, drinking series
Fuck that shit.
Have a good time and don't let anyone keep you down, fearless leader.
It's tough, I'll have to discuss with Lipitz and see what he thinks...
Maybe if we do an All-Star game for round two, it would level the field a bit. Or specifially say no Cali/Boston in round two. Whoever has to play against Cali/Boston in round two is most likely going to lose...
I wasn't taking victory seriously before, but knowing I can win a series might bring out some selfishness. I know I can beat Lipitz, and maybe I can pull one out of my ass against GDavis in round two (assuming he gets there). Going drinking and straight pitch only helps both my opponents for the first two rounds...
Or should I realize that i have no fucking chance to place and quit wasting my time with fantasies?
I think we should be there for good times, and a chance to hang with internet friends.
Quote from: Gantry on 06/22/05, 03:38:52 PM
I wasn't taking victory seriously before, but knowing I can win a series might bring out some selfishness. I know I can beat Lipitz...
Does Lips really have to take suchl abuse? What say you, Lips?!
QuoteI think we should be there for good times, and a chance to hang with internet friends.
That is why I'm there, but some people are there to play/win an RBI tournament. Can't fault them for that... I'll have to see what the others think, I'm not there to piss on Joe's tourney...
Quote from: Gantry on 06/22/05, 03:52:46 PM
QuoteI think we should be there for good times, and a chance to hang with internet friends.
That is why I'm there, but some people are there to play/win an RBI tournament. Can't fault them for that... I'll have to see what the others think, I'm not there to piss on Joe's tourney some slut...
Quote from: Mike D. on 06/22/05, 03:46:07 PM
I think we should be there for good times, and a chance to hang with watch internet friends bang anything that moves.
Lips said he's leaning towards curve. We can always play our drinking games on Friday/Saturday night as well...
I'll see you whores tomorrow/Friday. I'm now leaving work...possibly for the final time.
Booyah!
Aren't there gonna be sidegames? You could always put on a drinking game exhibition for the dee nee faithful during one of those.
Quote from: Mike D. on 06/22/05, 03:33:47 PM
Fuck that shit.
Have a good time and don't let anyone keep you down, fearless leader.
Hulk smash anyone in Miked's way!!
Quote from: Gantry on 06/22/05, 02:49:02 PM
I have been winning consistently, but all the games are dead close until Lips self-destructs in the 8th and 9th. It is probably 60/40 me if I had to wager...
Quote from: fknmclane
"If we could play 8 inning games, I'd win every time!"
-Chubbrock after yet another devastating 9th inning loss to the king of comebacks, me.
Chubbs, I feel your pain.
Oh man, I'm in the tourney!!!! She-Nee-Nee!!
This weekend is going to be a lot of fun...and I hope to be somewhat sober enough to remember it. If I poo on anyone, just make sure to use fightonusc's t-shirt collection for TP.
Ok, onto the first round with Mr. Zettler. I think I'm leaning towards Anything Goes style. I have no problem putting on a straight pitch drinking game exhibition, but I think I'd rather play the rules that everyone else is. We'll see.
I should probably read the rules. Just one quick question. If Gantry is Detroit in Game 1 and I am Boston, does that mean neither of us can be Detroit/Boston for Game 2? Or Gantry just can't be Detroit...and I just can't be Boston? Thanks.
yes or no
Once a team is pick, they cannot be used by the other player....
Quote from: Lips on 06/22/05, 04:23:38 PM
This weekend is going to be a lot of fun...and I hope to be somewhat sober enough to remember it. If I poo on anyone, just make sure to use fightonusc's semi-erect penis for TP.
Can we request that Malnuboy and Attezz get moved into our half of the draw to make that the "Dee-Nee Division"?
Gantry and Lips should play anything goes. Like someone already said, there is going to be plenty of time for side games and I intend to beat both their asses in a game of death.
Quote from: fknmclane on 06/22/05, 05:02:35 PM
Gantry and Lips should play anything goes. Like someone already said, there is going to be plenty of time for side games and I intend to beat off, in both their asses in a game of death.
Quote from: fightonusc on 06/22/05, 04:51:27 PM
Can we request that Malnuboy and Attezz get moved into our half of the draw to make that the "Dee-Nee Division"?
I second that, my half scares the shit out of me.
things I've packed so far. 1.75 lliters of Gordon's vodka in the plastic bottle, condoms, socks.
Quote from: rdub on 06/22/05, 06:07:18 PM
things I've packed so far. 1.75 lliters of Gordon's vodka in the plastic bottle, condoms, socks.
Throw in a roll of quarters and you got my suitcase.
this may be one of the most anticipated events for me in a long time, considering I havn't taken a "real" vacation in almost two years, I am fucking stoked.
OK folks, I have some really bad news....
My grandma, Helen Zettler, passed away this evening. She was 91 and in very poor health. Things turned for the worse a couple weeks ago and she's been sick for years, so it's been expected. So while it is obviously terrible to lose the family matriarch, we've had plenty of time to cope with grandma's passing...
The funeral services will most likely be on Saturday, meaning I will miss the RBI tournament. The Zettlers are Ohio folk though and the funeral is in Canton, only a couple hours away. So I will still be there on Friday afternoon/evening and very early Saturday. After that it is too early to tell, but I should make appearance either very late Saturday and/or early Sunday...
The biggest void at this point is my tourney seat. I have already paid my money, so I'm hoping someone in attendance will take my spot. If JoeD has an available alternate, then they get first dibs. Otherwise, it's whoever wants it, the entry fee is on me. Don't let the tourney get affected, someone pick up the slack and kick Lipitz's straight-pitch ass....
More info as it comes, but I still plan to paint the town red on Friday night at the very least. By tomorrow pm, I should know all the details. There is a chance the funeral is on Monday, but we should start looking for a tourney replacement...
I'm sorry to hear that my man. You have my condolences and even though you know it was coming, it still stings like a bitch.
thoughts and prayers my friend.
Thanks buddy... I was seriously considering a clandestine trip to CBus tomorrow and jump you MikeD and Malnu at the stip clubs. But I gotta run the office now and give the old man some time to collect. But we'll get plenty of quality time in on Friday...
Sorry to hear about the grams, gantry.
My condolences on your grandmother, Gantry (and Zorba as well). Not my condolences to you about Zorba, but also including Zorba.
You know what I mean.
I got it...
Looks like the funeral is at noon on Saturday. So I'll leave Columbus around 8ish, and will definitely miss the tourney. I am still not sure about Saturday night, that one will have to be by ear. Probably not though, but I'll definitely stop back for a time on Sunday...
My condolences, Gantry. Losing a loved one is like a kick in the nuts, except it hurts more and for a lot longer. A toast to grandma Zettler.
Sorry to hear of your loss, G and Z
Quote from: Gantry on 06/23/05, 12:07:43 AM
OK folks, I have some really bad news....
My grandma, Helen Zettler, passed away this evening. She was 91 and in very poor health. Things turned for the worse a couple weeks ago and she's been sick for years, so it's been expected. So while it is obviously terrible to lose the family matriarch, we've had plenty of time to cope with grandma's passing...
The funeral services will most likely be on Saturday, meaning I will miss the RBI tournament. The Zettlers are Ohio folk though and the funeral is in Canton, only a couple hours away. So I will still be there on Friday afternoon/evening and very early Saturday. After that it is too early to tell, but I should make appearance either very late Saturday and/or early Sunday...
The biggest void at this point is my tourney seat. I have already paid my money, so I'm hoping someone in attendance will take my spot. If JoeD has an available alternate, then they get first dibs. Otherwise, it's whoever wants it, the entry fee is on me. Don't let the tourney get affected, someone pick up the slack and kick Lipitz's straight-pitch ass....
More info as it comes, but I still plan to paint the town red on Friday night at the very least. By tomorrow pm, I should know all the details. There is a chance the funeral is on Monday, but we should start looking for a tourney replacement...
That really sucks...sorry to hear, pal. No matter what the circumstances are, it's never easy/fun to have to deal with.
I do not have a replacement as of yet--but will do my best to find one. If I cannot, we might need to explore some options...
If anybody does want Gantry's spot, please let me know asap.
I nominate Baines.
How would people feel about auctioning the spot off, including current tourney players? I'd like to be able to refund Gantry's money...
No way, I don't want the money back.... I am hereby giving up my spot complete with money. Maybe if Baines signs up, he can provide me a can of Blatz or Sportz...
If no one wants the spot, I'll take a bye. Thanks, guys!!
Nah, seriously...Baines, eh?! My next matchup in the online straight-pitch league was gonna be Baines, but then I got busy with my wedding and all. That matchup would somewhat be fitting, if Baines wants it.
As for auctioning off the spot to guys already in the tourney, what in the hell?! Are you trying to stack the deck against the "Anything Goes" Rookie? Are you afraid of "beginner's luck"?
MuuUUuUUuuuUUHAHAHAHAAaaaAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!
Quote from: Gantry on 06/23/05, 03:27:14 PM
No way, I don't want the money back.... I am hereby giving up my spot complete with money. Maybe if Baines signs up, he can provide me a can of Blatz or Sportz...
Or a bj...
QuoteOr a bj...
I like the way you work it....
No diggity...
If we need a player I don't mind at all to do it even though I probably won't be much competition in anything goes.
I'm getting ready to head out right now. I'm cool with whatever everyone decides.
You the man Baines!
My phone rang this evening. It was a double ring, meaning long distance. I checked the caller id and it said MA. I don't know anyone from Massachusetts. But I picked it up anyway:
Me: "Hello?"
Caller: "Is this the one they call fknmclane?"
Me: "Uh, yeah."
Caller: "Is this Mark fkn McLane?"
Me: "Uh, yeah, this is Mark."
Caller: "Dude, it's malnuboy. I'm drunk."
I talked to the kid for maybe five minutes and now I'm so excited I can't stop shitting my pants and I don't even care. Can't wait to get to Columbus.
Classy! Was malnu in cbus?
Quote from: JoeDirt on 06/23/05, 09:37:50 PM
Classy! Was malnu in cbus?
Yup, he was with MikeD, rdub and Baines (he apparently still has my number from last year) and all were well on their way to a solid drunken stupor. Malnu was so excited, it was great.
I'm sorry to hear about your loss, Gantry. :(
approximately 10 hours til our first malnu/miked disaster story.
Quote from: fknmclane on 06/23/05, 09:41:48 PM
Yup, he was with MikeD, rdub and Baines (he apparently still has my number from last year, we dated for a while, but it didn't quite work out. It's not him, though. He's a super guy. It's just...I don't know, I think he was just too wild in bed for me. I just wanted someone to hold me. There's always a special place in my heart [and ass] for the sweet Malnuboy) and all were well on their way to a solid drunken stupor. Malnu was so excited, it was great.
Any suggestions on what I should do with all of this free time now that the tourney is over?
This should be interesting...
there was a tournament this past weekend?
how about you spend some time posting pics?
when is this "tournament" you speak of?
Quote from: JoeDirt on 06/27/05, 03:01:20 PM
Any suggestions on what I should do with all of this free time now that the tourney is over?
This should be interesting...
We all need to finish up the Straight Pitch League.
Quote from: Nails on 06/27/05, 03:39:15 PM
Quote from: JoeDirt on 06/27/05, 03:01:20 PM
Any suggestions on what I should do with all of this free time now that the tourney is over?
This should be interesting...
We all need to finish up the Straight Pitch League eachother off from this weekend.
Make this a quarterly tourney/gathering? I'd be dead within a year or two, but it's totally worth it...
biannual. but with a variety of locations so the same people dont' have to travel all the frickin time.
Even though only 1 or 2 pple live near it, austin would be amazing. I can't imagine dee-nee on 6th street.
bianal
I have this video of this girl getting 2 dicks in her ass. its pretty amazing.
DVDA is A-OK
Quote from: T Roogs on 06/28/05, 11:01:33 AM
I have this video of this girl me getting 2 dicks in her my ass. its pretty amazing.
I'm making a call for a new tourneymint. NOW.
Quote from: Mike D. on 06/29/05, 09:40:45 AM
I'm making a call for a new tourneymint. NOW.
you're about 2 days late.
Didn't you chumps go to BW3 while in Columbutt? Me thinks that the one you (would have) went to was on the news just now 'cause they sold over 20,000 wings during the super bowl tonight.
Didn't go to BW3 during Dee-Nee fest. Which one is it though? Odds are that I've been there at some point.
I prefer Hooters Wings over BW3. There I said it.
Quote from: Mike D. on 02/06/06, 01:02:34 PM
I prefer Hooters Cold Sores over BW3 Cold Sores. There I said it.
Quote from: Baines on 02/05/06, 11:17:22 PM
Didn't go to BW3 during Dee-Nee fest. Which one is it though? Odds are that I've been there at some point.
It's close to downtown/campus...you been there? IIRC, it's on High St...
That sandwich looked like something that you shit out during your 20 or so visits to the bathroom that day.
remember this tourney guys? That was fun, wasn't it?
Quote from: Mike D. on 03/21/06, 12:56:15 PM
remember this tourney guys? That was fun, wasn't it?
I remember very little from this tournament. You fuckers need to visit me and Mrs. Man Freddy in Los Angeles. I even have a spare bedroom now.
Quote from: fightonusc on 03/21/06, 01:58:09 PM
Quote from: Mike D. on 03/21/06, 12:56:15 PM
remember this tourney guys? That was fun, wasn't it?
I remember very little from this tournament. You fuckers need to visit me and Mrs. Man Freddy in Los Angeles. I even have a spare bedroom now.
Would you like to get a late lunch tomorrow? I will be in LA, my meeting is over at 1PM, and I have a 4:30 flight out of LAX.
Where in LA is your meeting?
Marina Del Rey
My work is on the other side of Los Angeles (up in the Valley in Northridge). That's probably about 45 minutes away from Marina del Rey. You should move your meeting to Northridge.
Ghey. How far are you from LAX?
About 25 miles.
Gheyer.
Quote from: fightonusc on 03/21/06, 03:39:31 PM
I wouldn't have lunch with you, MikeD, if you were sitting on my lap.
Quote from: fightonusc on 03/21/06, 03:39:31 PM
I wouldn't have a box lunch with you, MikeD, if you were sitting on my face.
Is there a thread/website yet for the 2006 tourney?
Because I'm in and I'm making at least the quarterfinals this year, damnit.
And I want to get retarded with my fellow dee nee'ers again, damnit.
the 2006 tourney was in June in Chicago, you dolt! If you meant 2007, then the official answer is, "not yet..."
stop adding more posts to this thread joe. im not done reading it yet.
WTF? I talked to you around 7 PM. I know you are a slow reader, but even you can't be that slow, can you?
it 50 pages u fuck.
Quote from: JoeDirt on 10/16/06, 09:52:09 PM
the 2006 tourney was in June in Chicago, you dolt! If you meant 2007, then the official answer is, "not yet..."
Der...yes, I meant 2007, my bad.
ive finished reading this thread, so yall can carry on with new posts here.
Quote from: TBT on 10/17/06, 06:11:49 PM
ive finished reading this thread, so yall can carry on with new posts here.
You do realize that you can simply click the "NEW" link, right?
yesh, im just flipping joe some shit. when i talked to him i had read 30 some pages of it. ugh.
Without further ado, I present for your review:
OH RBI NATIONAL TOURNEY SITE for 2007 (http://ohio.rbicentral.com/)
If you've visited the site in the past, please be sure to refresh each page so that the updates show.
PLEASE start a discussion!
You'll note that the entry fee has changed ($100 only option)...
Thoughts? People? Please?
Gantry, can you please add this updated site to the top of your Tourneys page?
Why don't you start a New thread so newbies don't have to sift through 50 pages to learn about this year's tourney
Too lazy, I guess. Plus, there's a lot of history with these national tourneys that make people realize how cool/fun they are (shut up, BDawk).
Octo and I are in, we'll get the money to you shortly.
I was hoping to make an attempt to go this year, but once again, that's right around my wife's due date. I will be diligently monitoring the results between diaper changes, though, and I'll start planning way ahead for the 2008 COTUT.
Quote from: JoeDirt on 12/08/06, 10:29:52 AM
Too lazy, I guess. Plus, there's a lot of history with these national tourneys that make people realize how cool/fun they are (shut up, BDawk).
at least edit the 1st post so people know that page 50 whatever starts discussion on the new tourney. stop being so diffcult dirt...crimany.
dangitt dirt, im from Iowa......IA
Quote from: TBT on 12/08/06, 11:41:27 AM
Quote from: JoeDirt on 12/08/06, 10:29:52 AM
Too lazy, I guess. Plus, there's a lot of history with these national tourneys that make people realize how cool/fun they are (shut up, BDawk).
at least edit the 1st post so people know that page 50 whatever starts discussion on the new tourney. stop being so diffcult dirt...crimany.
Did you bother to read the first post before spouting off, Illinois-boy? Well, didja?
Illinois-boy?
Yeah, that's where TBT is from.
Count me in. This tourney needs some west coast flavor
I fully plan on attending.
Quote from: broiler on 12/08/06, 02:20:37 PM
Count me in. This tourney needs some west coast flavor
Quote from: GoReds on 12/08/06, 02:22:46 PM
I fully plan on attending.
In the festivites, or in the tourney?
RBI Baseball: The one the pros pick.
i think my post was self explanatory
Quote from: broiler on 12/08/06, 02:38:50 PM
i think my post was self explanatory
But not your payment...
It's possible I will attend, but I don't plan on playing in the tourney
Sweet. Maybe you can be the tourney MC.
Quote from: ultimate7 on 12/08/06, 10:25:43 AM
Why don't you start a New thread so newbies don't have to sift through 50 pages to learn about this year's tourney
It's not too late, Dirt... Heed the wise man's remarks...
First line of the first post in this thread:
Quote from: JoeDirt on 11/03/04, 09:06:25 PM
Please note: if you are reading this thread for the first time, there is an update on page 50 of this thread in regard to the 2007 tourney!!!!)
Not good enough?
dirt, ive already read this whole thread once. and now your telling me to go all the way back to the beginning and start all over?
i think dirt kept this thread going so he could keep er in the top 10 in replies and views. fkn attention whore anyways.
You seeing this Kane?
I'm in, but very hesitant to send Dirt any money.
why is this, again?
hey dirt, do you accept online payment?
such as paypal? Why yes, yes I do. I'll send you a PM.
here's my online payment
This thread is funny. TBT your replies are 50 percent of the last two pages and your complaining about it being long.
Broiler i do not give pows but that is worthy.
Quote from: broiler on 12/08/06, 02:20:37 PM
Count me in. This tourney needs some west coast flavor
So was this whole "I'll join the tourney" thing just a bit to get the incredibly lame "here's my online payment" joke out?
i want a spot for realsies. check PM
I'd really like to play but I can't. No, I don't have a wedding that weekend. No, I don't have a wife who is expecting.
It's simply that I refuse to play 2 SP.
Octo and I played about 8 2SP tourney style games last night, it was fairly interesting and I think we'll be ready come June, whereas two years ago we played maybe three 2SP games before I went to C-Bus.
Also, we plan on videotaping some really really shitty gameplay and then sending it to TBT to throw him off.
And the sooner you can set the date the better, so I can go ahead and assure a five day weekend
2 SP goes against everything I believe in as a man, and as an American. I just can't do it.
Great news. I'm most likely in for the tourney. Can't believe the poor person option was taken away. Crafty bastard.
I am definitely attending, but not likely playing. Though I do have enough time to prep...
I'm definitely bringing more Old Style this year, as the last C-Bus fest tapped out on day one...
Quote from: Big Apple RBI Champ on 12/09/06, 02:25:53 PM
I'd really like to play but I can't. No, I don't have a wedding that weekend. No, I don't have a wife who is expecting.
It's simply that I refuse to play 2 SP.
What a fkn wuss. That's right--WUSS!
Nice excuse.
i'd like to go, but i don't know what my situation will be like in june. regardless, i won't be playing--just attending if i had the chance to go to columbus. do you happen to know when you might be able to set the date? is there a deadline when you might know that?
After careful reconsideration I have choosen not to attend.
I too can not bring myself to play 2SP!
I choose not to run!
Quote from: TBG on 12/11/06, 01:16:43 PM
i'd like to go, but i don't know what my situation will be like in june. regardless, i won't be playing--just attending if i had the chance to go to columbus. do you happen to know when you might be able to set the date? is there a deadline when you might know that?
I'm not currently taking questions so buzz off!
It's probably going to be the weekend of June 16/17...confirmation to follow shortly.
Quote from: JoeDirt on 12/12/06, 05:48:08 PM
It's probably going to be the weekend of June 16/17...confirmation to follow shortly.
uh...joe....im not catholic, so can i just skip the whole confirmation thingy after the tourney?
Let me sleep on that one...okay, TBT?
Quote from: JoeDirt on 12/12/06, 05:48:08 PM
It's probably going to be the weekend of June 16/17...confirmation to follow shortly.
Amazing. . . . this is when I'm taking Ryne to see the Cubs.
I'll never make an RBI toureny :(
Wait--shit--what day is Father's Day? I assume MikeD gets a lot of presents that he doesn't know about that day...
Father's Day is June 17th.
Well, fuck. I'd say my chances for attending the tourney are now slim to none with the revelation of McLane twins today. The Saint is due July 22nd and the tourney is just too close to that date for me to be going anywhere, let alone across the country, and especially when she's pregnant with not one but two. Sorry, fellas. You know I'll be there in spirit and then some.
Phil Mickelson would attend.
McLane loves duckin me.
Quote from: fknmclane on 12/13/06, 07:49:37 PM
Well, fuck. I'd say my chances for attending the tourney are now slim to none with the revelation of McLane twins today. The Saint is due July 22nd and the tourney is just too close to that date for me to be going anywhere, let alone across the country, and especially when she's pregnant with not one but two. Sorry, fellas. You know I'll be there in spirit and then some.
Maybe you can plan on the 2008 COTUT, although with four (!!!) kids, will The Saint let you leave her by herself?
Then again, maybe leaving her alone for awhile is for the best, seeing as how you two keep producing offspring.
Quote from: fknmclane on 12/13/06, 07:49:37 PM
Sorry, fellas. You know I'll be there in spirit and then some.
balderdash! you have the responsibility of drinking for two now!!!
Quote from: JoeDirt on 12/12/06, 05:48:08 PM
It's probably going to be the weekend of June 16/17...confirmation to follow shortly.
Is that the weekend that Darkside can make?
It'd be nice to get an official date since the new year is coming and I could lock in my days off.
How many spots are left?
I am interested and my payment should speak for itself in the event that I do decide to come.
This would be better than a dee nee fest.
The time has come to TALK THE TALK, cause I really don't believe there is a better player than a well honed RBI Jedi as myself.
Also, I really want to kick the shit out of JoeDirt. He seems to be everybody's choice for top dog.
That goes for Octo and Attez, those fucks think they know baseball and RBI ;)
If the Force allows it, then it will be a clinic that I will display for all you mickey mouse players.
The date will be locked once I get confirmation from Beales on something...I'm trying my best to accomodate both him and the very svelt, one Mr. OctoFranco...
I think GoReds and I can carpool over...... I hope the date is set soon....
Well, I'm from Puerto Rico, and I'm interested in participating in the tourney, this month I'll decide.
Seriously...I'd like to be able to start planning this, so a date would be nice...
Okay, it's going to be the weekend before Father's Day...book it.
Don't come to OH with all your Oden nonsense, though...this town will have you for lunch.
I really wish JoeDirt would set a date for Father's Day.
Will you be my date for Father's Day?
Valentine's AND Father's Day? You're pushing it.
Seriously though, when is Father's Day, and if it's a monday is it the Saturday and Sunday adjacent or 9 and 8 days before?
Father's Day is always the 3rd Sunday in June, so it shouldn't land on a Monday this year.
Just looked it up...Father's Day = June 17...so that'd make the tourney:
Sat June 9 and Sun June 10. These dates are picked expressly so you and Octo can attend so please do so!
Part of the reason the date announcement was delayed was due to Beales' work schedule. He is 85% able to attend these dates so everybody please, push Beales to attend. Beales is the founding father of Nat'l RBI tournements and I can't imagine one without him.
We'll be there Friday afternoon with bells on, and at least one buddy in tow (I think there was some talk of also kidnapping Nomaaa on the way, I'd ask Octo but he's in my living room and I'm lying in bed). Expect Octo to challenge you to several games pre-tourney.
I don't play pre-tourney games as a rule. He can play Riley (our games are so similar), though because Riley gives me shit for my policy.
We've officially switched to 2SP, and so far we're getting acclimated well. Tonight we just played one, a 4-3 win I had with the Tiggers over the Cards in 10 innings.
Okay, so I am making sure i am off that weekend so I can make it....... Don't go changing the dates on me.
GoReds will be with me. At least I assume so.
Are you guys coming for the fun or for the tourney or both?
I'd like to come and get drunk with everyone and maybe play some games to see how I stack up before shelling a hundy smackers....
but we'll see...I still got rdub's wedding to figure out, and I dont know what weekend that is, or what hotel im staying at, or essentially, anyone else who is going to be there....
Have some confidence puss ball....
I would definitly like to come, as far as entering the tourney, give me a few weeks to let tax returns/vacation payout/bonuses start rolling in.
Quote from: GoReds on 01/08/07, 08:45:36 PM
but we'll see...I still got rdub's wedding to figure out, and I dont know what weekend that is, or what hotel im staying at, or essentially, anyone else who is going to be there....
Weekend of March 30 - April 2. You're TBT's "date" for lodging and reception purposes.
Okay, I have scoured the rules and such for the tournament.... I don't see a rule stating I can't play wearing only my hat....
Briznock is a formidable nude player.
Yeah... Only one loss in my illustrious nude career.
I may play clothed until my back is against the wall or I feel my game is off....
im hoping briz is in the other side of the bracket. :P
So you're saying that you want him on your backside?
What do you guys think about me putting a tourney entry spot on ebay to get the word out there a little more?
You better have a reserve set.
For sure. It'd fuck up the entire payment structure if not...
Breaking News
broiler is now officially IN THE TOURNAMENT!!!!!! 8)
http://ohio.rbicentral.com/players.html
Quote from: Briznock on 01/10/07, 08:20:49 PM
Okay, I have scoured the rules and such for the tournament.... I don't see a rule stating I can't play wearing only my hat....
This is genius.
I like the Ebay idea.
Quote from: JoeDirt on 01/11/07, 10:05:44 PM
What do you guys think about me putting a tourney entry spot on ebay to get the word out there a little more?
cant you just do a "Buy it now" feature?
then its A-OK like attezz suggested.
Quote from: TBT on 01/12/07, 08:48:12 AM
Quote from: JoeDirt on 01/11/07, 10:05:44 PM
What do you guys think about me putting a tourney entry spot on ebay to get the word out there a little more?
cant you just do a "Buy it now" feature?
then its A-OK like attezz suggested.
Damnit, TBT. You are so stupid!
people will forget about my stupidity long before they forget about you being an all around jerk.
Fuck yeah, broiler.
Quote from: TBT on 01/12/07, 10:40:25 AM
people will forget about my stupidity long before they forget about you being an all around jerk.
Is it at all close?
joe, try this one on for size.
it's in png format and it's the exact same size as your previous banner.
Nice, thanks. I have to figure out how to add that to the site...looks pretty good, though!
I'm wondering if Broiler will be playing any pre-tourney/non-tourney games. Last time I ended up playing zero dee-nee regulars, save for TBT on a tv that was awful (I won at least the majority of games)
i wont play anyone whos in the tournament, or play anyone else while someone from the tournament is in the room. i will be getting my own room and bringing a setup so i am sure there will be some nontourney games played.
Quote from: Attezzobal on 01/20/07, 11:34:18 AM
Last time I ended up playing zero dee-nee regulars, save for TBT on a tv that was awful (I won at least the majority of games)
Are you going to stand for this, TBT?!
i think we played one maybe 2 games, and i dont remember any of the outcomes. drinking was involved.
sound s like my ex
Dear Joe Dirt, If i guarantee TBT is coming than Briznock owes you his entry fee money.
Quote from: moses on 01/22/07, 03:05:01 PM
Dear Joe Dirt, If i guarantee TBT is coming than Briznock owes you his entry fee money.
? ???
I promised i would bring a stripper and your sexy ass was appointed.
ok.......
the good news is my ass has been running and pumping iron for a month+ now...so come the tourney i should be in pretty good shape....although i'll need an apple slices or a sawed off carrot for the ol' banana hammock.
BONERTOWN!!!!!
all this talk and still only 4 legitimate entries. i want to know whos serious
These things take time, broiler. Don't be alarmed. I received a check from a newbie in Ark (not Ryno) and will be updating the website tomorrow. Plus, Octo, Attez, Beales, Bandur have already confirmed...and then Tyler Masterson, from the 2006 COTUT has confirmed, too.
That's 10 without even trying much. There's the McCormick brothers (both also of the 2006 COTUT) that are trying to work things out to attend...there's Brizzy and GoReds who are thinking about it...GDavis, who at least should be thinking about it since he represents NY's best...
It's all good, brother.
I think Dirts last tourney wasnt filled until late april or so last time.
Quote from: TBG on 01/12/07, 10:13:14 PM
joe, try this one on for size.
it's in png format and it's the exact same size as your previous banner.
Hey guys, I can't seem to get this banner to show on the site...any suggestions? I tried to convert it to a jpeg, but couldn't seem to do so.
Thanks for the effort, TBG--I'll get it on the site eventually!
One less spot available...
http://ohio.rbicentral.com/players.html
Quote from: JoeDirt on 01/23/07, 11:38:51 AM
Quote from: TBG on 01/12/07, 10:13:14 PM
joe, try this one on for size.
it's in png format and it's the exact same size as your previous banner.
Hey guys, I can't seem to get this banner to show on the site...any suggestions? I tried to convert it to a jpeg, but couldn't seem to do so.
Thanks for the effort, TBG--I'll get it on the site eventually!
Hey, who did this for me? Thanks! :)
Do you have to have real credentials to play, or does like....drinking a twelver and still playing pretty well count. I could bring about 3 guys from the Nati who can do that.
What the hell is "the Nati"?
Quote from: TimTeufel on 01/30/07, 03:10:47 PM
Do you have to have real credentials to play, or does like....drinking a twelver and still playing pretty well count. I could bring about 3 guys from the Nati who can do that.
Hey, apparently anyone can sign up.... I am still leaning towards signing up and my only credentials are "Worlds #1 ranked nude player"
Nati Gan?
watch what you say to this guy. he may mean Illuminati.
You don't have to have credentials...just like the most recent signee, "making national rbi tourney debute!"
I would sign up but it would be a waste of my money, considering i cannot beat the computer.
This is shaping up to be a sexy tournament. We're gonna see Briznock naked and Moses playing with my Wii.
I am truly excited to play with your wii. Hopefully that will bring on sexy dreams tonight of the dance revolution.
Quote from: Attezzobal on 01/30/07, 03:49:36 PM
What the hell is "the Nati"?
Uh...Cincinnati?
Yeah, we're not on the game, but we exsist.
Are there any good tatto joints in Columbus?
If so...I will probably get an RBI guy tattoo in Columbus for the tourney.
Quote from: GoReds on 01/31/07, 07:06:10 PM
Are there any good tatto joints in Columbus?
If so...I will probably get an RBI guy tattoo in Columbus for the tourney.
count me in. it would almost be better from a crappy tattoo joint.
Is Shooty or Dark Side going? It would be really cool to be able to call it an "international" tournament.
I think Shooty will be in some mexican jail till somebody can pay off the Mexican authorities.
It's up in the air for me. I would miss like 3 games during the season. And if I do, I will have to make up a good story in order for me to just bail on my team(death in the family). I am on contract to play every game and I would be pissed if we lost those 3 games. I want an undefeated season and I want to be the leader in every offensive category.
But I would love nothing more than to show JoeDirt and Broiler how a true RBI Jedi Knight plays the game.
I have won seven tourneys in a high school league, I never lost to anyone when I was playing in the minors...I even 10 runned Jamey Wright and I consider myself to be the best in the world. But talk is cheap. I want to prove it, even if it means losing on purpose to beat JoeDirt or Broiler in the losers bracket.
Oh yeah, I am pretty sure I have the best hand eye coordiantion than all of you meatheads.
i could beat you if you were an all star team and i was houston with me standing on my head with one hand tied behind my back smoking a doobie reciting the gettysburg address and looking at the screen through a mirror.
You wanna bet 500 to 1000 dollars? 7 game series, I got the Giants. If I do go to Ohio, we can do this on the side....meat.
i would rather bet one clean punch to the nose.
Grille Cheese sandwiches?
You want to bet your pee wee herman bike for all my conspiracy books Broiler?
Quote from: The Dark Side on 02/01/07, 05:02:07 PM
You wanna bet 500 to 1000 dollars? 7 game series, I got the Giants. I'm pretty sure my daddy will give me the money.
btw, how many tv's will be used for this tourney?
it looks like last year there the winner fought through 5 rounds.
so to answer your question there will be 5 Total Victories for me.
Quote from: The Dark Side on 02/01/07, 05:31:15 PM
You want to bet your pee wee herman bike for all my conspiracy books Broiler?
^ this was pretty good...
Im supposed to pick Darkside up around noon on my way to teh tourney.
count on it
Briznock and I may be looking for a room splitter who loves sexy nude rbi, killing hookers, and general rascality....any takers should PM me....
Are you fellers going to take the plunge and enter the tourney?
Quote from: JoeDirt on 02/07/07, 08:16:26 PM
Are you fellers going to take the plunge and enter the tourney?
Briznock is still mulling it over as of right now...I'm undecided, I havent played in a while...and feel like I'd like to see what Im up against before jumping straight in and getting embarassed, but part of me thinks that it just isnt possible to be THAT much better than Briz and I.
Either way, we'll be there for general drunken buffoonery...
Mother F...I shoulda made that a contingency in your contract. DAMN!
Another check received...COTUT legend Mike Beales in the house...
Quote from: JoeDirt on 02/08/07, 03:26:12 PM
Another check received...COTUT legend Mike Beales in the house... Tha Hizzy
you might want to wait til the check clears... just sayin.
Alright... Here's the deal. I am still awaiting our bank's decision on bonus payout this year....
I am letting my bonus make the decision... If it is over $800 after taxes/401K, I am in. If not, I am out. This is reasonable too. Its based on a percentage of pay and by my calculations, this is right in line with the % I got last year.
GoReds will be my proof, Ill show him. Maybe Ill post a pic.
In fact, the 2006 results are posted already. (http://www.irwinfinancial.com/ir-set.html) Now I must wait....
As will the tourney.
Quote from: Briznock on 02/08/07, 07:49:17 PM
Alright... Here's the deal. I am still awaiting our bank's decision on bonus payout this year....
I am letting my bonus make the decision... If it is over $800 after taxes/401K, I am in. If not, I am out. This is reasonable too. Its based on a percentage of pay and by my calculations, this is right in line with the % I got last year.
GoReds will be my proof, Ill show him. Maybe Ill post a pic.
In fact, the 2006 results are posted already. (http://www.irwinfinancial.com/ir-set.html) Now I must wait....
As will the tourney.
Are you German by any chance?
Quote from: Briznock on 02/08/07, 07:49:17 PM
I am letting my bonus make the decision... If it is over $800 after taxes/401K, I am in. If not, I am out. This is reasonable too. Its based on a percentage of pay and by my calculations, this is right in line with the % I got last year.
This is deciding just whether you officially enter the tournament, or whether you attend at all? I (likely with Homer and fake Wumpst) will be passing through Indiana anyway, if gas is a concern ...
By "gas" I mean gasoline that fuels your car, not the afterproduct of Taco Bell. There will be plenty of both.
Quote from: nightwulf on 02/08/07, 11:29:54 PM
Quote from: Briznock on 02/08/07, 07:49:17 PM
I am letting my bonus make the decision... If it is over $800 after taxes/401K, I am in. If not, I am out. This is reasonable too. Its based on a percentage of pay and by my calculations, this is right in line with the % I got last year.
This is deciding just whether you officially enter the tournament, or whether you attend at all? I (likely with Homer and fake Wumpst) will be passing through Indiana anyway, if gas is a concern ...
By "gas" I mean gasoline that fuels your car, not the afterproduct of Taco Bell. There will be plenty of both.
GoReds and I will be there.... My bonus determines my entry in the tourney.
Quote from: The Dark Side on 02/08/07, 08:35:56 PM
Quote from: Briznock on 02/08/07, 07:49:17 PM
Alright... Here's the deal. I am still awaiting our bank's decision on bonus payout this year....
I am letting my bonus make the decision... If it is over $800 after taxes/401K, I am in. If not, I am out. This is reasonable too. Its based on a percentage of pay and by my calculations, this is right in line with the % I got last year.
GoReds will be my proof, Ill show him. Maybe Ill post a pic.
In fact, the 2006 results are posted already. (http://www.irwinfinancial.com/ir-set.html) Now I must wait....
As will the tourney.
Are you German by any chance?
Family heritage is heavily German.
Quote from: GoReds on 02/07/07, 08:02:17 PM
Briznock and I may be looking for a room splitter who loves sexy nude rbi, killing hookers, and general rascality....any takers should PM me....
I think i may be getting a room with TBT. Of course i would be willing to share a room but, unfortunately i do not participate in nude RBI.
she prefers to watch game
this thread is way too long for me. who from chicago is going (and driving)? i would be interested in splitting gas money and hitching a ride with someone. however i will not be entering in the tournament, as i am more of a recreational RBI player.
You put the assy in Strassy. :)
We're all recreational RBI players...it's silly to think otherwise.
1. Joe Cordiano, Columbus, OH (Credentials... 2006 COTUT Runner up; 2005 OH Nat'l RBI Tourney Runner up; 2004 COTUT 4th place finish)
2. Mike Riley, Columbus, OH (Credentials... 2005 OH Nat'l RBI Tourney Champion; 2004 COTUT Champion)
3. Brad Bell, Ft Dodge, IA (Credentials... 2006 Ft Dodge Fall Tournament Champion)
Broiler- 2007 OH Nat'l RBI Tourney Champion
attez...are you and octo signing up or what?
octo...are you and attez signing up or what?
These things take time, joedirt. Don't be alarmed. I received a check from a newbie in Ark (not Ryno) and will be updating the website tomorrow. Plus, Octo, Attez, Beales, Bandur have already confirmed...and then Tyler Masterson, from the 2006 COTUT has confirmed, too.
That's 10 without even trying much. There's the McCormick brothers (both also of the 2006 COTUT) that are trying to work things out to attend...there's Brizzy and GoReds who are thinking about it...GDavis, who at least should be thinking about it since he represents NY's best...
It's all good, brother.
broiler, don't let me forget to kick you in the nuts one time while neither of us are playing tourney games...
easy target.
updated:
http://ohio.rbicentral.com/players.html
doesn't an update require a change or addition to what was already there?
shut up please.
and hit refresh.
who the fuck is Brad Bell?
If TBT is Brad Bell, then who is TBT?
TecmoBowlTerror
Okay... our bonuses are going to be like half what everyone expected. But, i am announcing my entry into the tournament. I will just need a little more time to have the extra hundred bucks to set aside.
Most excellent. Are you bringing that no good SP GoReds with you?
He will be coming. But, if I am playing in the tourney, he has no reason to sign up. Unless he thinks second is good.
dude, the way i have been playing lately, it would be smart of you guys to focus on the sportsmanship award.
I haven't played in probably 2 monhts
Ive requested the june 7th through the 10th off... i hope that is right, if not i may not be able to come.
yes, thats right. the tourney is saturday the 9th and sunday the 10th.
http://ohio.rbicentral.com/
Is there a golf course close to the hotel?
Quote from: Briznock on 02/28/07, 03:23:14 PM
Is there a golf course close to the hotel?
Why do you want me to beat your ass in golf right before Mr Dirt beats your ass in RBI?
we should just turn the hotel into a mini golf course
Quote from: moses on 02/28/07, 03:36:02 PM
Quote from: Briznock on 02/28/07, 03:23:14 PM
Is there a golf course close to the hotel?
Why do you want me to beat your ass in golf right before Mr Dirt beats your ass in RBI?
Strip golf?
If it were a Dee-Nee golf outing I would have announced my intentions to play the day it was opened for registration. I would dominate. Mini-golf not so much, I am still harnessing my putting abilities. My 3 putts dropped a shitload last year and this year I may not 3 jack at all.... My driving accuracy skyrocketed this past season by almost 20% increase Just over 40% to just under 60%and my distance last year was the best of my career (although I have no past stats to compare them too), Long drives of 361, 350 and 345. Averaged over 300 on a course that I never get any roll.
Then again, I have played 1 round (indoor golf) since mid-October. It should be a hit the ground running year for me..... yippee
much like dee nee festr chicago, my clothes will be on at all times. Including showers
Mine to
When's the last time this thread had anything to do with RBI?
The more posts in here, the less I want to attend.
The Broiler's gonna be in the tournament?
The Broiler's gonna be in the tournament!
This thread isn't what makes the tourney so fun...it's the game, man--the game!
Quote from: Attezzobal on 02/28/07, 10:11:05 PM
When's the last time this thread had anything to do with RBI?
The more posts in here, the less I want to attend.
having this no nonsense, strictly business attitude will make beating you at the tournament all the more fun
I would love to throw my name in the hat but must wait about there more years until I get out of school and get some money. It would be STL bunt and run ball all day, at least that would be the game plan if the rules allow you to choose your team.
Broiler if you do indeed win this thing you will come home to a heroes welcome.
I'm thinking about joining this thing. I just assume more of you bitches and hoes are going to now?
I guess I'm in, since I paid about a month ago.
Quote from: Attezzobal on 02/28/07, 10:11:05 PM
When's the last time this thread had anything to do with RBI?
The more posts in here, the less I want to attend.
Time to pump up the volume!
Start signing up you jerks. You can Dee-Nee fest next year, and drink and golf on your own time. this is serious business, with a lot of money at stake. Its time for me to start my training regimine for this now about 2 months out.
Yeah, we need to get this thing jump started again. Dirt's doing a shitty job at it so far.
guys who need to sign up already......
Baines-You are an institution of Dee-Nee. You dont live far away. Get your crew back together every couple weeks and start training.
Gdavis-did you know that you were the people's champ of 05? While the Dirts and Rileys and Beales were waxing thier greatness, the rest of us slugs were riding your skills to be the no-namer to make some waves....and you got 4th place, and some money. get back on that horse.
Bonny-just do it already. Represent the south, and help it rise again cracker!
Goreds/Briznok-you 2 guys dont have wives, or kids(that we or you probably know about), and plenty of time to prepare since you have you have each other. If you cant swing money for the entry fee and the hotel, sleep in your car, and "borrow" the use of someones shower everyday. You guys live close by anyways.
Attezz-work on Octo, or is he not available that weekend?
Nacho-get on the horse cracker. Ive seen your game. take a small sabatical, and ride with gantry/carly.
Theres more of you...this is after all an RBI forum aint it?
Octo's definitely in, not sure why he hasn't paid yet though (probably because he doesn't have a job).
Quote from: The Dark Side on 02/02/07, 05:01:13 PM
btw, how many tv's will be used for this tourney?
whats the scoop here dirt? all this 2 TV crap(only 2 games being played) slows down the tourney. lets turn up the heat and get 3 or 4 going. continuity in playing is key. chop chop, pick up the pace.
"Mind your pace, boy."
The two tv thing is because of the logistics of the entire tourney. Plus, it's difficult to find more than 2 acceptable tvs in a shitty hotel like the one we're playing in.
I've not bene playing well lately...so my decision is up in the air still...
but let it be known, at Rdub's wedding, someone better bring a Tendo and RBI so I can gauge how good you shits are.
I'll be making my decision based solely on that weekend's happenins.
You can count on TBT...he'll bring one.
I'm in. I'll send payment asap. That's A-S-A-P.
Why the hell haven't I been added to the website yet?
Quote from: GoReds on 03/19/07, 08:13:26 PM
but let it be known, at Rdub's wedding, someone better bring a Tendo and RBI so I can gauge how good you shits are.
I'll be bringing a nes(rbi-tecmo), snes(mario cart) and hopefully nightwulf brings that dream cast disc for us all to play.
Quote from: Bonny on 03/19/07, 09:05:51 PM
I'm in. I'll send payment asap. That's A-S-A-P.
This is terrific news.
Quote from: TBT on 03/19/07, 09:43:46 PM
I'll be bringing a nes(rbi-tecmo), snes(mario cart) and hopefully nightwulf brings that dream cast disc for us all to play.
I'll have the damn disc, sheesh.
Quote from: Attezzobal on 03/19/07, 09:33:24 PM
Why the hell haven't I been added to the website yet?
Well, I was waiting you out...you know. Now that you're back (and I'm glad you are), I'm just lazy and the file is on my regular computer, not this laptop.
Quote from: Attezzobal on 03/19/07, 09:33:24 PM
Why the hell haven't I been added to the website yet?
Dirt's a bitch. What are your "credentials?"
Eight consecutive top two finishes in the quad-yearly mid-Atlantic RBI classic.
Yeah, what he said (minus the bitch part)...
Attezz officially added...Bonny on stand-by, awaiting receipt of payment...
http://ohio.rbicentral.com/players.html
I have you listed as being in DC...is that correct, Attezzabobble?
Quote from: Attezzobal on 03/19/07, 11:26:56 PM
Eight consecutive top two finishes in the quad-yearly mid-Atlantic RBI classic.
also, I assume this is a two man tourney with you and Octo?
Quote from: TBT on 03/18/07, 11:46:36 PM
guys who need to sign up already......
Baines-You are an institution of Dee-Nee. You dont live far away. Get your crew back together every couple weeks and start training.
I actually have given it some thought after playing so well in ATG at the last couple get togethers despite having zero experience. The only thing is that I have basically no way to get any practice. So even though I've been pleasantly surprised with my first attempts at ATG, I still don't feel like my game is at the level to justify putting up the money to join.
Regardless, I'm still 100% in for the weekend and whatever side games/beer drinking/golf/hell raising in general comes along with it.
Quote from: Bonny on 03/19/07, 09:05:51 PM
I'm in. I'll send payment asap. That's A-S-A-P.
This is not Bonny. Disappointed am I.
Quote from: nightwulf on 03/19/07, 10:54:53 PM
I'll have the damn disc, sheesh.
and by have the disc, does that mean the extra for me? ;D
you clearly stated you needed reminders. ;)
I am a walking post it note.
Quote from: TBT on 03/20/07, 06:30:39 PM
Quote from: nightwulf on 03/19/07, 10:54:53 PM
I'll have the damn disc, sheesh.
and by have the disc, does that mean the extra for me? ;D
you clearly stated you needed reminders. ;)
I am a walking post it note.
A lot of thought is going into this. There's a new version of that emulator, and the UI has been completely redone. In the new one you can pick games from their title screens, or box art, or all kinds of things. It's neat, but lacks the simplicity of the old one.
Also, there are a shitload of NES ROMs out there. Do I include all the Japanese and European games? If I only include US releases, do I pull out betas and alternate versions? It's mind-boggling.
Quote from: JoeDirt on 03/20/07, 12:31:14 PM
Quote from: Attezzobal on 03/19/07, 11:26:56 PM
Eight consecutive top two finishes in the quad-yearly mid-Atlantic RBI classic.
also, I assume this is a two man tourney with you and Octo?
You can assume all you want, it's still as worthy as the Fort Dodge tourney champ, to go on the website ;)
Yes, yes it is.
So...add it to the website!!
Quote from: nightwulf on 03/20/07, 06:43:10 PM
A lot of thought is going into this. There's a new version of that emulator, and the UI has been completely redone. In the new one you can pick games from their title screens, or box art, or all kinds of things. It's neat, but lacks the simplicity of the old one.
Also, there are a shitload of NES ROMs out there. Do I include all the Japanese and European games? If I only include US releases, do I pull out betas and alternate versions? It's mind-boggling.
i am excited. in the end as long as i have a disc with a shit ton of old nes games, i will be giddy. and women will bow at my altar.
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/3/30/Naked_Eyes_-_Burning_Bridges_album_cover.jpg/200px-Naked_Eyes_-_Burning_Bridges_album_cover.jpg)
You make me.... promises...promises....I knew you would never keep.....why do I believe.
So many fuckin promises but there is always something left to remind me.....80's at eight motherfuckers.
Im not going anymore. Im sorry everyone i have things going on right now.
Is there a plan in place for location of sunday games? most people will have a check out time at 11 or 12, unless they reserve the room for an additional night(sunday)
Quote from: The Dark Side on 03/21/07, 07:31:06 AM
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/3/30/Naked_Eyes_-_Burning_Bridges_album_cover.jpg/200px-Naked_Eyes_-_Burning_Bridges_album_cover.jpg)
You make me.... promises...promises....I knew you would never keep.....why do I believe.
So many fuckin promises but there is always something left to remind me.....80's at eight motherfuckers.
It's only been a week
the rush of being home and rapid fading
Failing to recall
when I was missing all that time in England
Has sent me aimlessly
on foot or by the help of transportation
to knock on windows where
a friend no longer live, I had forgotten
and everywhere I go
there's always something to remind me
of another place and time
of a love that travelled far and found me
We stayed outside till two
waiting for the light to come back
we didn't talk I knew
until you asked what I was thinking
until you asked what I was thinking
brave men tell the truth
the wise man's tools are analogies and puzzles
a woman holds her tongue
knowing silence will speak for her
brave men tell the truth
the wise man's tools are analogies and puzzles
a woman holds her tongue
knowing silence will speak for her
and everywhere I go
there's always something to remind me
of another place and time
of a love that travelled far and found me
briznock is right...royskopp rules all
Casa Bonita!!
Quote from: GoReds on 03/19/07, 08:13:26 PM
I've not bene playing well lately...so my decision is up in the air still...
but let it be known, at Rdub's wedding, someone better bring a Tendo and RBI so I can gauge how good you shits are.
I'll be making my decision based solely on that weekend's happenins.
So it is true, you do suck.
Quote from: moses on 03/21/07, 11:44:30 AM
Im not going anymore. Im sorry everyone i have things going on right now.
This is a bunch of shit.
Well nightwulf im sorry i am working on my situation and it could change in the next 2.5 months.
moses has dropped out of the room situation, so that probably means carly wil be getting all the TBT she can handle. ;D
Damnit....
I was hoping for a Dee-Nee 3-way
Uh Moses not going sucks, will there be any other females there?
TBT.
Now stop ruining my thread, Carly.
Shouldn't this conversation be in the Slackers thread thread?
looking forward to seeing just how rust-ridden my RBI game is at Rdubs wedding.
talked to moses today...she might be back on....and if so then possibly carly's back on. and then if gantry stays with us that eliviates some unforseen finacial holes that moses is dealing with.
and then theres the whole darkside staying with me for a few days before the tourney if he decides to come over here.
and then theres the whole me lining up briznok, and goreds as roomies incase moses and darkside both dont go.
and then theres the broiler has the right idea and will room with no-one idea.
cripes! ???
as far as i know, this could be one big homosexual setup thats been 2 years in the making.
i'll take my own room
I need to know where to find the cheapest flights ever and soon. The minute I purchase a plane ticket there is no turning back.
where would you fly out of?
1-2 shay
HA!
Des Moines, IA to Columbus, OH
Leave Des Moines on June 7th and return on the 10th I do not care what time we leave but TBT might. I would however like to sleep in on sunday and not have to hurry to the airport.
moses find a flight that reaches collumbutt around 1-4 pm if possible. have orbits or whatever do the dirty work of finding all available flights, then go directly thru the airlines site for a possible better price. see what you find.
i'll try to look up some flights later possibly or tomorrow.
TBT will be busy on Sunday playing in watching the championship series, so that should work out well...
Sweet I can catch up on rest while TBT cries that you beat him in RBI.
What is the name of the Columbus airport
Columbus International Airport (CMH)
Quote from: broiler on 03/27/07, 07:07:21 PM
as far as i know, this could be one big homosexual setup thats been 2 years in the making.
Bullshit. There's been nothing of the sort at the past Dee-Nee fests.
(http://forums.dee-nee.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=14217.0;attach=8380;image)
... nevermind.
Great pic of Rack
can i get my $100 back?
That face is just begging for a fist(so is his ass)
As far as I know its me, TBT, Moses and Gantry in a room, now if I can only get everyone to agree to one big king with me in the middle.
if we end up in one bed I want middle too, no way im falling off the bed.
If we are both taking the middle then we have 3 options to choose from
1. Crotch to Crotch / Boob to Boob
2. Ass to Crotch
3. Ass to Ass
Its all up to you, I am personally comfortable with all 3
My cock is very hard right now.
BONERTOWN!!!!!!
Quote from: Carly on 03/29/07, 12:27:56 PM
If we are both taking the middle then we have 3 options to choose from
1. Crotch to Crotch / Boob to Boob
2. Ass to Crotch
3. Ass to Ass
Its all up to you, I am personally comfortable with all 3
I think this would depend on how we want to lay towards Gantry and TBT. I would probably want to spoon TBT, but you could spoon me and gantry could spoon you.
Come on ride the train....
I have put alot of though into this, and I have decided that in all fairness, if TBT does a long overdue strip tease then it can be his decision how moses and I sleep in the middle.
Im glad i didnt buy a plane ticket
Added a new player!
Check it out...half way there:
http://ohio.rbicentral.com/players.html
Attez, aren't you in the Balt area?
I plan on playing dirt...let it be said.
Okay, I'll let it.
I'm counting myself officially in, possibily Kane as well. BDawk maybe ifn he ever surfaces again.
I will be driving, and wanting to play giolf on Friday, can anyone accomodate?
I have PM's regarding this issue to answer.
In the tourney or in the festivities or in the butt or what?
If I can split an entry fee then possibily I will play. Its hard to justify paying 100 dollars to lose 2 games of RBI baseball, now paying 50 to lose one while Kane? pays 50 to lose the other is a whole different story.
You mean the two of you would share an entry spot?
that is so gay
As long as the winners share doesn't drop.
Why don't the two of you play a series to determine the better player and then each kick in $50 for that player to compete? And you can split any winnings...
JoeDirt, if there is no money in your account after May 1st, consider me out. If I do go, I may fight some people, so please hire some bodyguards.
Like you will really show up.
What do you mean, "money in your account?"
He means don't worry about it because he won't be showing up anyway.
Quote from: JoeDirt on 04/06/07, 10:18:49 AM
What do you mean, "money in your account?"
The paypal account that you have set up.
Why would you think there's no money in my account? I don't get it.
Because he's an idiot.
It's pretty clear what he means, as obtuse as DS is, this was pretty straightforward.
If he doesn't send you money by May 1st, then he isn't playing
I think when he asked if there was "money in your account" he was really asking if he had gotten his vasectomy
You guys are weird and need a percepton boost on reality:
Please contact JoeDirt at rbitourney@gmail.com to arrange for entry fee payment. (http://ohio.rbicentral.com/rules.html#EntryFee)
I was only assuming that JoeDirt has arranged a special account for this special event...... you know a framework for business transaction processing systems. I was hoping that he had a secretary at RBI Headquarters in Ohio.
You can be my secretary. How are you under desks?
Quote from: JoeDirt on 04/06/07, 05:40:33 PM
You can be my secretary. How are you under desks?
This is the funniest post I have seen in a long time. Is that you BDawk using JoeDirt's account. Why do you get up so early?
this reminded me of that police academy with lassard at the podium. i remember watching this with my parents and they were kind of nervous, like they couldn't decide whether to take out the tape and make a big deal out of it with me wondering what i was missing, or them just playing it cool hoping that i didn't understand what was happening. luckily it was the latter, but i knew what was happening. oh yes, i knew
Every fkn time I make a funny, I am accused of being somebody else.
Quote from: malnuboy on 04/05/07, 12:57:52 AM
I'm counting myself officially in, possibily Kane as well. BDawk maybe ifn he ever surfaces again.
I will be driving, and wanting to play giolf on Friday, can anyone accomodate?
I have PM's regarding this issue to answer.
Is this true, Kane?
as it may stand Kane is out as he cannot get that Friday off. I am working on this.
Quote from: JoeDirt on 04/06/07, 06:44:34 PM
Every fkn time I make a funny, I am accused of being somebody else.
awww, c'mon bighath. you're finally getting the credit you deserve.
Quote from: JoeDirt on 04/06/07, 06:44:34 PM
Every fkn time I make a funny, I am accused of being somebody else.
I like how I got the credit for your humor...(or lack of)
Quote from: moses on 04/06/07, 07:27:33 PM
Quote from: malnuboy on 04/05/07, 12:57:52 AM
I'm counting myself officially in, possibily Kane as well. BDawk maybe ifn he ever surfaces again.
I will be driving, and wanting to play giolf on Friday, can anyone accomodate?
I have PM's regarding this issue to answer.
Is this true, Kane?
moses is really hot and bothered.
Quote from: fknmclane on 04/09/07, 12:55:44 PM
Quote from: moses on 04/06/07, 07:27:33 PM
Quote from: malnuboy on 04/05/07, 12:57:52 AM
I'm counting myself officially in, possibily Kane as well. BDawk maybe ifn he ever surfaces again.
I will be driving, and wanting to play giolf on Friday, can anyone accomodate?
I have PM's regarding this issue to answer.
Is this true, Kane?
moses is really hot and bothered.
Mcclane are you reading my diary or text messages?
Do you want me to be reading your diary or text messages?
Don't answer a question with a question, it's uncivilized.
Quote from: moses on 04/09/07, 11:45:46 PM
Don't answer a question with a question, it's uncivilized.
Do you want me to be uncivilized?
the lay off of RBI to the tune of about 3 1/2 months had my game in the crapper for the wedding.
i played alright vs goreds, but managed to blow a good 3 run lead late to mini-soda. for the life of me couldnt remember the little nuances of the boston staff...and clemmens got hammered in a closer role and i lost. clemens has no drop ball(hurst and stanley do though).....i now know that. :( IIRC goreds socked one of those drop balls out that is still yet to fkn land.
so i immersed myself in RBI study once i got home, and seem to have all my notes back in my head. even the damn california subs were sketchy.
Gantry got RAPED by Gary Pettis.....1st at bat of the game in ATG, and pettis went yard. 2nd at bat for Pettis and he knocks it off the right center wall for double. Pettis got to stay in all game. a homer will give him that lee-way. couple that with stinky sullivans 2nd AB homer off Mclane, and im thinking ive got 2 of the best embarassment delivering moments ever to my credit.
Looks like fort dodge will also have a RBI @ a local bar night similar to Broilers set up. folks dont wanna play for money, but word on the street is that they'll come out and play just for the hell of it(and to get out away from the wife and kids).
Does this mean Moses is still going?
I dont know... i am done being cunty though.
sex change?!?
Well if it matters, I still want you to go. Remember swimming this time.
Quote from: Big Hath on 04/11/07, 01:40:29 PM
sex change?!?
Not exactly, but i did somehow aquire a set of balls.
I just purchased a nes controller on ebay to use on my computer. The shit sucks trying to play with my keyboard. Anyways, I dropped 50 bucks to ensure that I was the highest bidder. Well, I won.
Anyways, I made this purchase in the event that I magically decide to come to the tourney. Just count me out till JoeDirt's secretary gets the money in the RBI Headquarters account.
Here is the deal, I sense that there are maybe two players who have a chance against me. The others are shit.
I am more than confident that I am the best rbi player in the world...with Sf of course and most other teams except Bo. I hate Bo. I would be really surprised if I were not to win the tourney. I have seven tourneys under my belt, and I am undefeated outside the state of California....played a lot of rbi on road trips in the minors.
I would stand to lose a shitload of money if I were to skip out on the games missed in my Swedish League. I have all kinds of incentive bullshit....especially playing every game and so forth. So if anyone can magically come up with a death certificate, that would be great. Also, I really want to win it all, and I would be deeply disturbed if my team missed the playoffs cause of my abscence being the deciding factor...yes I am that good.
But, I would love to meet everybody and most importantly stop talking the talk and WALK THE WALK.....as well as make some of that money back.
Just count me out until further notice.
I would look forward to meeting you DS. Everyone else I've met or have no interest in (other than Broiler).
so angry...
Attezz, what about people like me who qualify for both (you have met them and have no interest in meeting them)?
That would be exactly you...
Quote from: Attezzobal on 04/11/07, 07:27:03 PM
I would look forward to meeting you DS. Everyone else I've met or have no interest in (other than Broiler).
yeah dont worry, Im not up in arms about being in your presence either, your gracefulness.
Quote from: Attezzobal on 04/11/07, 07:27:03 PM
I would look forward to meeting you DS. Everyone else I've met or have no interest in (other than Broiler).
Y'know, this post is really, really, rubbing me the wrong way.
You're not even in the tourney!!
I've made it widely available that Ill be in columbus...and I am going to play in the tourney.
I dunno, maybe I overreacted,
it just sounded cunty.
Until I see the color of your money, GoReds:
Quote from: Attezzobal on 04/11/07, 08:29:13 PM
You're not even in the tourney!!
Either the website has not been updated or that is very unimpressive list of attendees.
Quote from: rdub on 04/13/07, 06:30:44 PM
Either the website has not been updated or that is very unimpressive list of attendees.
We are talking about hardcore rbi junkies. I think it is a very impressive list considering the players, their credentials, and their passion for rbi. What.....you want to see players who are in your gang and SUCK AT RBI.
Pick up the joystick for once kid.
F a bunch of Darky's mouth. You couldn't hold a candle to me.
I might have to fly there. Moses you are still going right?
I havent bought my ticket yet. I think i am still going I have the money for my plane ticket in my savings account.
Well I for one strongly suggest that you go.
(http://www.securewebpage.net/mothergoosetime/images/as-scissors.jpg)
(http://misterhayes.homestead.com/blue-pill.jpg) (http://misterhayes.homestead.com/red-pill.jpg)
What a blue pill and a red bill have to do with Carly and Moses furiously scissoring each other I have no idea.
(http://www.bbc.co.uk/health/images/420/pills_white.jpg)
You cannot keep up with the rabbit and you are not ready to forget everything just yet....
Quote from: fknmclane on 04/19/07, 06:33:16 PM
What a blue pill and a red bill have to do with Carly and Moses furiously scissoring each other I have no idea.
what?????
I think darkside actually types with his sphincter too....
Are we going to fill this thing or what? 8 registered. GoReds and I are all but signed up.
Who are the other 6?
There are many out there like you and GoReds...why don't you buttholes officially sign up so we can get the thing closer to filled? The closer it gets to filled, the quicker people are to act.
Quote from: Carly on 04/19/07, 01:21:05 PM
I might have to fly there. Moses you are still going right?
Why are you flying?
JoeD should are we ruining your wonderful thread? Im sorry.
Thanks, but it's okay. It puts asses in the seats, and that's what this thread needs.
I might be flying home from a work thing, in which case I would just fly into Ohio.
So when would you be flying in?
TBT do you have your tickets yet?
$10 flights to Columbutt...
make it happen for the tourney...no excuses!!!
www.skybus.com
3 hours to Kansas City MO
For forty dollars for roundtrip flight i am sure i can make it. I would make it into Columbus around 9pm on thursday. Leave at 5pm on sunday and I would still make it home by 9pm. hmmmm should i do it? I really cannot say no to a forty dollar flight.
yeah, for sure--DO IT!
Did sexy TBT buy his ticket yet? I just sent you a pm asking the same question.
So is it a bus with wings, or just a Winnebago?
The plane? Im not sure i havent went through with it yet. Im scared.
TBT has not purchased yet...I know that he's having a lot of technical difficulties right now, but I'm sure he'll get his shit together...eventually...
I dont think this site works, ive been duped.
okay i lied it worked. Im booked i arrive in Columbus at 8:44pm and leave Columbus at 5pm.
I guess it is official i am going no backing out of it now.
nice...what dates?
Thursday June 7th to Sunday June 10th
Excellent. I won't be as dicky in person (most likely). :)
No need to be a pussy i prefer dicks.
Uh, I didn't say I'll be a pussy...I'll be in full-blown-RBI-domination-mode. That is all.
Yeah Moses, I think as of now I am driving in on Friday with Gantry.
Quote from: moses on 04/24/07, 08:26:22 PM
Thursday June 7th to Sunday June 10th
For some reason I've had it in my mind this whole time that it was the weekend of the 23rd and 24th
So you can make it after all?
Quote from: s] Mary Tyler Moore [/s] Barry Manilow link=topic=3879.msg379434#msg379434 date=1177551799]
Looks like we'll make it after all!
Dummy
I forgot that my aunt lives in columbus, I think I will try to visit her.
What part of Columbus and make her buy a house from me.
I dont know and probably not.
Finally got some RBI practice in today. Since OctoFranco is just overall gay and avoids playing, had to resort to another buddy (who's actually damn good).
Probably gonna be able to talk him into competing, even though he's getting married late summer and needs to save money.
And JoeD, I wouldn't continue holding that spot for Octo, since he's pretty unreliable.
That is very troublesome to read. Are you serious?
alright I was looking at flights and it will definitly be cheaper to fly then drive, I was thinking about coming in on Thursday night, will anybody else be around? Definitly hoping for Friday golf , just gotta know who will be around.
I'm planning to come in as early as possible on Friday morning. I also need to figure out who I'm rooming with.
Quote from: malnuboy on 05/05/07, 10:17:48 AM
alright I was looking at flights and it will definitly be cheaper to fly then drive, I was thinking about coming in on Thursday night, will anybody else be around? Definitly hoping for Friday golf , just gotta know who will be around.
Check www.skybus.com malnu...they have great prices.
Quote from: JoeDirt on 05/05/07, 05:41:34 PM
Quote from: malnuboy on 05/05/07, 10:17:48 AM
alright I was looking at flights and it will definitly be cheaper to fly then drive, I was thinking about coming in on Thursday night, will anybody else be around? Definitly hoping for Friday golf , just gotta know who will be around.
Check www.skybus.com malnu...they have great prices.
Joe, I checked that site out and it looks like I can save about 100 bucks, is this thing legit??
Gerlost, I have no lodgings set up yet as well, was hoping to just jump in with someone already booked but worst comes to worst we can split a room.
I have no idea if Homer or Wumpst is going. I'm guessing Homer won't since his son's birthday party is (should be) that weekend. If neither of them is going, I'm looking for a roommate also.
This assumes I can still get that weekend off with the job change, but I don't see it being an issue.
hey dirt, what time will the tournament end on sunday?
I already answered your PM--isn't that good enough?!
Malnu--it is legit...book it!
whats with the hick town? i cant find a nonstop flight from anywhere in the bay area.
Quote from: nightwulf on 05/05/07, 10:46:54 PM
I have no idea if Homer or Wumpst is going. I'm guessing Homer won't since his son's birthday party is (should be) that weekend. If neither of them is going, I'm looking for a roommate also.
This assumes I can still get that weekend off with the job change, but I don't see it being an issue.
I shall be a no show.
Never thought I'd be cunted by my own son.
just got my plane ticket. this trip is looking about $1000 all together for me. at least i will be getting $800 of it back.
DEE-NEE
i heartily endorse broiler as the west coast rbi representative. my vote goes to richard on the links.
california WHAT!
Are there really only 8 players still? Make it 9 counting me. Ill pay after one of my next 2 paychecks.... GoReds would be 10, but I think he died.
You dicks have been saying that for months!
but this time they really mean it
I said I was out, and not the nail is in the coffin. My club team and I will be travelling to Portugal for one week to play in a Europacup tournament. Free trip and I have never been to Portugal. I know Portuguese women are hot and I shall get after it off the field. Sorry.
Quote from: The Dark Side on 05/08/07, 08:23:34 AM
I know Portuguese women are hot
There's a large Portuguese population in this state and I don't know if I'd classify them as hot...
Enjoy this joke:
Q)When is it acceptable to spit in a Portuguese woman's face?
A)When her mustache is on fire...
Die
Quote from: BDawk on 05/08/07, 08:28:08 AM
There's a large Portuguese population in this state and I don't know if I'd classify them as hot...
The ones in Cali are nice. Portuguese women are beautiful. Much better than Spanish girls (from Spain and not Mexico you dumbfucks). One of my best friend's mom was Portuguese and she was nice. His lady cousins were fuckin smokin. I'll be sure to send pics over when I get on the beach in Lisbon.
Tranås spelar Europacup i Portugal
Tranås BK är Sveriges representant i Europacupen 2007 - och kommer att spela Qualifier i Portugal 12-17 juni.
Spelformatet för turneringen är ett inledande gruppspel, där alla lag spelar fem matcher på fem dagar. De två första lagen spelar sedan en final i bäst av tre matcher, där gruppspelsmatchen räknas som den första matchen i serien för att bestämma segraren av Cupvinnarcupen Qualifier 2007.
Deltagande lag:
Oslo Pretenders, Norge
Espoo Expos, Finland
Tranås BK, Sverige
Royal Greys, Belgien
Bern Cardinals, Schweiz
Tigres de Loule, Portugal
Date
Nbr
Time
Home team
Away
Res.
Tuesday 1 10:00 Bern Cardinals - Oslo Pretenders
12-jun-07 2 13:30 Royal Greys - Espoo Expos
3 17:00 Tranås BK - Tigres de Loule
Wednesday 4 10:00 Espoo Expos - Bern Cardinals
13-jun-07 5 13:30 Oslo Pretenders - Tranås BK
6 17:00 Tigres de Loule - Royal Greys
Thursday 7 10:00 Oslo Pretenders - Royal Greys
14-jun-07 8 13:30 Tranås BK - Bern Cardinals
9 17:00 Espoo Expos - Tigres de Loule
Friday 10 10:00 Tranås BK - Royal Greys
15-jun-07 11 13:30 Oslo Pretenders - Espoo Expos
12 17:00 Bern Cardinals - Tigres de Loule
Saturday 13 10:00 Espoo Expos - Tranås BK
16-jun-07 14 13:30 Royal Greys - Bern Cardinals
15 17:00 Tigres de Loule - Oslo Pretenders
Sunday 16 13:00 Nr. 1 - Nr. 2 Final 2:3
17-jun-07 17 16:00 Nr. 2 - Nr. 1 Final 3:3
Closing Ceremony
i hope the espoo expos win.
Does Chrissie Hynde bat clean-up for the Oslo Pretenders?
Worst. Team Name. Ever. I'd rather be on the Nippon Hams than the Oslo Pretenders.
aren't they techniquely the nippon ham fighters?
skybus is for real. I received confirmation in my email that I am no longer allowed to cancel my ticket because they have authorization to fly.
Does it scare you that you are flying on a place that received its authorization to fly one month before your flight?
Just a little bit, then again since they are brand new planes with brand new parts I would say it's a little safer.
I'm guessing they lease their planes, but I like the way you think.
No isant the Sky Bus, that huge new plane, it was at O'hare a while back, but Ohare is not big enough to handle it all the time. Or maybe I am thinking of something else.
Quote from: fathedX on 05/14/07, 03:35:00 PM
I'm guessing they bought the cheapest used planes they could find, but I like the way you think.
alright, airplane is booked. Coming in around 6:30 Thursday night, I really would like to know if anyone else is coming in on Thursday as well. Hopefully, lodgings can be split. As for the other nights I am willing to split rooms with anybody/any number of people.
Mr. Dirt, is airport pickup possible on Thursday night, no big deal if its not. I could probaly just as easily walk to the hotel from the airport.
Quote from: malnuboy on 05/14/07, 09:25:09 PM
Mr. Dirt, is airport pickup possible on Thursday night, no big deal if its not. I could probaly just as easily walk take a shuttle while barefoot after visiting the ATM and making small talk with old people to the hotel from the airport.
What hotel is this going on at?
I dont remember the name of the hotel. I do not think Mr Dirt will be picking up anyone, from the sounds of it he will not be in town thursday night. However TBT gets in 4:30pm and I arrive at 9pm on Thursday, so Malnu you will not be alone.
Quote from: moses on 05/15/07, 12:50:14 AM
I dont remember the name of the hotel. I do not think Mr Dirt will be picking up anyone, from the sounds of it he will not be in town thursday night. However TBT gets in 4:30pm and I arrive at 9pm on Thursday, so Malnu you will not be alone.
Sweet, where you guys staying? What are we doing Thursday night??
Flight is booked!
Arrive in Columbus: Friday @ 8:55 AM
Depart from Columbus: Monday @ 12:15 PM
I still have no idea if I am driving or flying in yet, or when we are leaving, Gantry when are we comin home?
i arrive in columbus on friday at 6:55 PM
Quote from: malnuboy on 05/15/07, 08:28:10 PM
Quote from: moses on 05/15/07, 12:50:14 AM
I dont remember the name of the hotel. I do not think Mr Dirt will be picking up anyone, from the sounds of it he will not be in town thursday night. However TBT gets in 4:30pm and I arrive at 9pm on Thursday, so Malnu you will not be alone.
Sweet, where you guys staying? What are we doing Thursday night??
TBT said something last night about you staying with us in Thursday night if you want. Friday and saturday night there will be Carly, Gantry, TBT and myself in the room. But if you want to squeeze in Im sure we could accomodate. Please keep in mind I refuse to sleep on the floor.
Here is where we are staying...
Comfort Suites Airport
4270 Sawyer Rd
Columbus, OH 43219
Quote: Please note that while the above info is useful for making reservations, the hotel itself is not affiliated with the tourney so questions should not be directed to them!
Malnu, the room is $110 a night. figger in the taxes and fee's and 40 bucks gets u a bed thursdaynight. for an additional 20 a night u can sleep in the bath tub(friday/saturday). ;D
the hotel told me that there is a free shuttle to and from the airport to the hotel. i'll call em again to varify all the details.
as for friday, 10 AM will be the 1st official dee-nee lemon party with malnu-gerlost-tbt. moses can take pics?
since gerlost leaves monday morning, perhaps his room could be used for some of the late sunday games?
I'll room with malnu and whoever else. But I can't be responsible for booking the room--my credit card limit is very low.
get flodd to book the room. He'll pay for it and send you a check.
Hath, why aren't you coming?
I'm down with splitting a room again this year.
Im down for sleeping in my car...
I need some more players...let's go dicks! This means you, GoR and Giznock.
8 games vs nate nate nate last night. went 5-3. started poorly at 1-3 then got my swerve on and rallied for the evening.
Lost some tight games early in part to shutting nate down hitting wise, but a couple homers a game did me in more than once. Pulled off a nice 3-1 STL over A.L. win. Tudor did well going 5+ innings, and the dink of dunk of STL paid dividends. Also rode the arm of Key to a 6-3 win over NL, then won back to back NY over SF games. Orosco and Ojeda connection was munny!
Fatty Matty did me in during a BOS/DET game where he went yard twice(solo shots), and then for the capper doubled in a couple runs down the left field line in the bottom of the 8th >:(. I lost that game 5-2.
Fuck, TBT. I've got my money on you, don't fucking let me down. And watch out for the deer this time.
I'm taking Dirt, the guy is battling adversity and the RBI gods will give him the corner.
If anyone needs a working NES system ive got one for sale. 20 bucks at columbutt(special dee-nee rate pricing ;D)...provided i have room for it in my luggage. I may not have extra cords and such for it, but you could at least see that it works.
a nes repairman i am.
ROUND ROBIN ROUND ROBIN ROUND ROBIN (i think round rooster sounds more manley though)
RBI ALL DAY BABY...ALL FKN DAY LONG!
i think i have played about 4 games in the last 6 months.
Quote from: broiler on 05/25/07, 06:46:42 PM
i think i have played about 4 games in the last 6 months.
realy? wow. i just assumed that you were still doing the RBI tourney bar thing on weeknights. I was fully expecting you to be in the money round on that merit alone. what happened with that?
I haven't played since the COTUT.
I'm sure glad i'm betting on Joe Dirt
ive tentatively got nate lined up for about 3 more sessions of RBI. hopefully to the tune of about 6 games or so a pop. and i think ive got the 2 other fort dodge RBI players lined up to play me on about 2 seperate occasions.
im shooting for a total of about 40 games in the books before i head to columbutt. considering my showing in STL vs goreds/Gantry, and how i sucked hard i'll need it. Im already in better shape now than then.
Quote from: TBT on 05/25/07, 06:50:33 PM
Quote from: broiler on 05/25/07, 06:46:42 PM
i think i have played about 4 games in the last 6 months.
realy? wow. i just assumed that you were still doing the RBI tourney bar thing on weeknights. I was fully expecting you to be in the money round on that merit alone. what happened with that?
its been off since i got married in december.
but dont count me out yet
it takes a bit, but it all comes back to you in a short amount of time.
as a matter of fact the computer has no trouble getting back into the groove of completely fucking nate on multiple calls per game.
one ball was so foul that my whole 1st basemans body was in foul territory and they let me field it and run to 1st for the out. he just sat there stunned for a few minutes.
I'm waiting on my buddy to get back from L.A. before I can get some games in, will be some decent cramming next weekend.
Still only 8 signed up?
Quote from: Attezzobal on 05/25/07, 09:18:16 PM
Still only 8 signed up?
Check your Wells email...
Holiday weekend, forward it in a pm?
7 more games tonight vs Nate Nate Nate and i go 6-1 overall.
i pitch the game of my life with Mike Witt in game 1(Cal vs DET). However a throwing error on a bal to the wall lets a guy advance to 2nd, then another one on what should have been force out allows him to score a couple batters later. that tied the score @ 2, and in the 10th trammel goes yard on a tired Sutton to beat me.
After nates win, i proceed to shut him out in 4 straight games. ??? he had a bad night at the plate as i was racking up about 15 K's per game during this stretch. I also continue to sneak by game after game with NY over SF the last few times we played. this is really pissing him off. NY has taken 3 or 4 straight vs Nate & SF. NY's staff has SF number I guess.
Then we do an AL vs CAL game and I give up an early homer to Cinco de mayo(decinces) and proceed to shut him out the rest of the way. nate then drops MIN vs NY game, in which i knock Orosco out late with a barrage of doubles.
good times indeed. i got more studying and game planning to do. there still some teams in not 100% sure of my skills with.
That's the TBT I know and love.
i am calling out anyone who is on the fence about signing up to just sack up and play. this will no doubt be a fun trip. if you have a reason, thats fine, but everyone who doesn't have a good reason needs to just fkn sack up and commit to the tourney right now.
Quote from: broiler on 05/26/07, 01:32:23 AM
i am calling out anyone who is on the fence about signing up to just sack up and play. this will no doubt be a fun trip. if you have a reason, thats fine, but everyone who doesn't have a good reason needs to just fkn sack up and commit to the tourney right now.
The one and only RBI cotut president Michael Beales needs a roomie for Dirts tourney. whos gonna hook him up? Ive already got 3 others so im sorta full. Otherwise beales and Tecmo-Mad-Brad would be staying together.
As I said in the other thread...Briz and I will discuss tourney tonight. we'll have an answer for you tommoro dirt. That being said, we shoudl probably think about reserving a hotel room eh?
eh
Beales is welcome in the Malnu/Gerlost/Baines room, which is now booked for friday and saturday night.
I've finally gotten ahold of wumpst. He will not be making an appearance. So, I'm looking for a room ...
Beales is gonna stay in cincy fridaynight, and drive up that morning, and talked about getting a room for one night. perhaps thats a possibility.
i'll email him again.
I need to find out if anyone is staying Sunday night, since I have to fly out on Monday.
Gerlost, we'll need a room for sunday afternoon games, and ive yet to find out whats been hashed out with that. im not sure, but i think dirty joe had one reserved last time for sunday. so that may be how you get lodged up that night. otherwise sleep out in joe dirts garage sundaynight.
more emails to be sent.
got another 6 or 7 games in vs nate today. Didnt dominate like the last time. Still finding a few things that need to be tweaked out for sure. but getting good looks repeatedly at the game is better than nothing.
So, any rooms with an opening for both Friday and Saturday night?
Feel free to interpret "opening" in any way you see fit.
there'll be floor room somewhere, you can bank on that. or else a bathtub. we need a 3rd set of dee-nee'ers to sorta make more room....jim/briz im looking at you guys. w/ nightwulf the room would be about 40 a night.
Quote from: TBT on 05/28/07, 09:12:36 PM
there'll be floor room somewhere, you can bank on that. or else a bathtub. we need a 3rd set of dee-nee'ers to sorta make more room....jim/briz im looking at you guys. w/ nightwulf the room would be about 40 a night.
I didn't realize they hadn't planned a room yet. I'd love to room with GoReds after the fantastic time we had in St. Louis, and I'd love to room with Briznock for the high probability of sexiness.
My plans:
Thursday: Leave as soon as I can get away from work, arrive in Cerro Gordo, beat up Homer's son with large foam "Incredible Hulk" boxing gloves.
Friday: Leave Cerro Gordo as soon as I'm awake, arrive in Columbutt in the late afternoon / early evening.
Saturday: Leave body parts and dignity on the sidewalk outside Larry's.
Sunday: Leave Columbutt whenever things die down. Arrive in Cerro Gordo to again terrorize Homer's son.
Monday: Leave Cerro Gordo and arrive back in Quincy. Lie on the couch for the entire day trying to recover.
Tuesday: Saunter into work around noon.
if goreds/briz dont attend perhaps we can take turns with malnu and co by having you as a guest. ;D
I'd still be up for splitting a room Friday and Saturday.
I got "Nated" today. A Bop on a sure ground ball force out let a guy reach 2nd. it was then followed by a grounder that was clearly foul down the 3rd base line called fair which lead to run.
Thats the kind of crap the befalls him on a regular basis. 9 out of 10 computer debaucheries are usually at his expense. It is down right hilarious to play him over the course of 5 or 6 games. it is amazingly astonishing how bad he gets hosed all the time. funny but astonishing.
It appears you have a foursome for a room if Briz, goreds, Nightwulf and Attez book a room together... so someone book your room. Keep in mind Briz said he likes to play rbi naked...
Floor space is always available.
I cannot believe this thing is next week.
I am still planning to attend.... As far as the 100 buck entry fee.... I will know after the Golf Tourney on June 3rd. I really don't see us losing though, since we have 2 guys that can pretty much bomb it 320+ every drive and the course plays a measily 2852 yards.... its 250/player for 1st and 200/player for 2nd.
I am not sure of GoReds status, last I heard, he was attending with me and wanted to play. Talks broke down this weekend after heaving drinking and girls and a TubGirl shirt (that went very underappreciated ) and GoReds taking a nasty spill in wiffle ball that looked (from my view) like Shaun Livingston's leg....... He was up and moving soon after though and then disappeared...
My guess is that he is still in since it will get him away from this shitty town we live in...
If we are splitting a room 4 ways I will be sleeping in a room. If not I will be sleeping in my car.
Money is tight lately. And every red cent counts. Especially after paying for gas to and from fkn Columbus.
Whether you're participating in the tournament or not is neither here nor there to me. If you (and GoReds) are coming at all, let's get a room together with Attez. Split four ways will keep the price manageable.
I am fkn coming. With or without GoReds.... I need a weekend away.
What time will the tourney be over Sunday?
Yeah, I'll be riding with brock. I'm in for splitting room costs.
And do we have a full list of dee nee attendees?
Is sexy time allowed while dee-nee tourneyfest is happening?
Octofranco = in
Beales = out
Quote from: GoReds on 05/29/07, 04:09:05 PM
And do we have a full list of dee nee attendees?
Attezz
Broiler
rooming together.....Moses, TBT, Gantry, carly(sexiest room by far!)
rooming together.....Baines, Sal bando, malnu, Gerlost
In the hizzy.....Joe Dirt, Riley(has maybe 15 posts)
beales(smoked u bad)
just read the latest post.....
Hotel room destination unknown...nightwulf.
that should be everyone besides you 2 clowns.
Is Sal Bando in with us, I thought he lived in C_butt?
Yeah, he lives there so I doubt he'll be staying at the hotel.
What the fuck? No Beales (or Bandur)? That's nonsense.
they heard about a serious west coast thread and jumped ship
Got another 7 or 8 games of practice in tonight. I did some work with STL, and MIN to refresh my memory with those clowns. I played brian who competes in our local tourneys. i won all but one game. a game that i could not get to friggin bruce hurst with detroit. when clemens came in late i got a lot of gas from him. got some men on here and there but couldnt get it done.
Brian played much better than i remember him playing in the past. possibly cause he wasnt drinking and had his shit together. saturday is supposed to be a little 3 man RBI session again, and 2 more workouts with nate before i fly out.
will the tournament be televised?
Quote from: nightwulf on 05/28/07, 09:18:16 PM
Thursday: Leave as soon as I can get away from work, arrive in Cerro Gordo, beat up Homer's son with large foam "Incredible Hulk" boxing gloves.
Lies all lies, and I was looking forward to you beating his ass. He laughs when you do it, he looks to call 911 when I do it.......
Quote from: 85_royals on 08/27/02, 10:27:23 AM
Everyone should play RBI in a suit--Out of sheer respect for the game
joe dirt is giving me a head-ache.
well, i rebounded from my good performance on thursday to completely bomb today. we did a cotut style 5 game set vs Chad. won games 1 and 3, and dropped game 2 in extra innings but i pitched pretty well vs the power teams. still felt good about myself....but dropped the next 2 games in a poor manner.
brian shows up so we redo the whole ordeal again. once again Im up 2-1 and feeling like im playing alright after 3 games. felt i played alright but not great. I then proceed to bomb in the final 2 games. just not my day. didnt make many more mistakes than usual, but the couple extra here and there cost me. also was one of those days where my opponent kept getting hits on the grounder in the infiled holes, where as my balls would always be barely fielded and i'd get thrown out. very frustrating.
what could go wrong did. i believe joe dirt when he says the tournaments probably come down to whoever gets hot that day. dropped 2 games to STL. both fkn times they got an ass load of cheap hits. i hate the world and everyone on it right now. cant wait to just forget about these 10 games and move on.
TOURNEY UPDATE:
Due to the varying amount of players (many people have still committed but not yet formally paid), we are going to go with a round robin format for Saturday's games.
The GREAT thing about this is that it means more games for every player and less of a time crunch...in the past nat'l tourneys, there have been grumbling about time for food, etc (admittedly, it's very difficult to work around 16 different eating/sleeping/shitting schedules)...
Here's an update, please be familiar with these new and improved rules!
* X amount of divisions (determined by number of players...there will be 2-4 divisions)
* A defined amount of games to be played per player with a defined
schedule/list of opponents to be played that day ("Team A to play the following teams on Saturday, no particular time or order...")
* Top 4 records advance to a single elimination tourney on Sunday, seeded 1-4 (please note that this is NOT top team/teams from each division...it is simply 4 best records):
Seed 1 vs. Seed 4 in a 5 game series (team selection = rules from 2005
OH tourney)
Seed 2 vs. Seed 3 in a 5 game series (team selection = rules from 2005
OH tourney)
and then
Winner (seed 1 vs 4) vs Winner (seed 2 vs 3) in a 7 game series (team
selection = rules from 2005 OH tourney) for the championship
In all cases for Sunday's games, the higher seed shall be awarded the
"home team" in regard to team selections.
In the event two or more teams are tied for the right to play Sunday,
then a 1 game playoff shall be played between the teams:
Teams A and B tied: A vs B
Teams A, B, and C tied: A vs B; A vs C; B vs C with best record(s)
winning. If two teams end up tied still, a 1 game playoff shall be
played
Teams A, B, C, D tied: A vs B; C vs D; winner (A vs B) vs winner (C vs D)
It should be noted that for purposes of seeding only, head-to-head
record shall be used to break the tie (for example, if both teams A
and B are tied for the best record of the day but team A beat team B 1
time vs 0 losses, then team A shall be declared Seed 1).
Team Selections for Saturday Games only:
For each game, there will be a coin flip to determine who is Player A
and who is Player B. Then one of the ten RBI teams will be randomly
drawn from a deck of cards. Once that RBI team is identified, that
RBI team will be in the match up. Player A will pick what team that
RBI team will play against. Player B will then decide which of the
two chosen RBI teams he wishes to use. Player A will use the other
chosen RBI team. Player A will be the home team for that game. This
process with occur before each RBI game played on Saturday.
This is still slightly a work in progress. I will defer to my friend, TBT, to answer any questions on this in my brief absence...
to add on to Joe's post....there will be a best of 5 series for the losers in round one on sunday to determine who places 3rd & 4th. I dont believe that was outlined above.
a FYI about possible set-ups.
There will be a couple scenarios (as far as how many players end up in this competition) where divisions will come into play. Ive put TeddyBallGame who is a non participant in charge of randomly creating those divisions as neccesary
I don't quite get how the divisions will work.
Will you only play players in your same division?
No. The only purpose for divisions is so that others will play the same schedule as you. Other than that, it's very similar to one giant division. We wrestled with keeping/deleting the division format, but it is just a better means of organization.
Is the fucking tournament today? Where the fuck are the updates? Douchebags.
speechless.
Holy fuck, this shit isn't until next weekend? Who wants to donate a couple hundred bucks so I can fly out there? C'mon assholes, take care of it. I hate all of you. DIE.
Quote from: fknmclane on 06/03/07, 12:43:52 AM
Holy fuck, this shit isn't until next weekend? Who wants to donate a couple hundred bucks so I can fly out there? C'mon assholes, take care of it. I hate all of you. DIE.
If I really believed it was just a matter of air fare to get you out here, I think we would be able to scrounge it up.
Believe me.
i just finished the random selection process and forwarded the results to tbt. thanks for letting me contribute, guys....
good job Teddy Ballsack Ballgame. with any luck we get up to 10 players and those are not needed.
a few pics from 2005 to get pumped.
Quote from: fknmclane on 06/03/07, 12:43:52 AM
Holy fuck, this shit isn't until next weekend? Who wants to donate a couple hundred bucks so I can fly out there? C'mon assholes, take care of it. I hate all of you. DIE.
mclane, you and i can fulfill the role of the people who check the site 14 times per hour, looking for updates. every dee-nee fest needs those kinds of people.
I was super excited 2 weeks ago, but slowly I have been getting more clam, I still have no idea what I am going to pack, but I figure I better throw my sluttiest shirt in there for Saturday night.
Quote from: Carly on 06/05/07, 12:06:19 AM
I was super excited 2 weeks ago, but slowly I have been getting more clam, I still have no idea what I am going to pack, but I figure I better throw my sluttiest shirt in there for Saturday night.
Sohard.
obviously I meant to say vagina.
Final set of preparation games tonight vs Nate Nate Nate. i could do without the slew of crap hits and miscues that marred my performance on saturday. getting very stoked to get this thing started.
I believe I was 4-0 vs the Natester tonight. started out with a couple games of BP then hit some match-ups. things went my way quite nicely. couple close games and a couple one sided affairs.
to illustrate some of those "miscues" we talk about that riddles nates RBI exsistence....2 outs/runner on 3rd. Hendu recieves a free pass. Clemens comes to bat. Clemens pops up to the pitcher which he bops allowing a run to score. that 1 run snowballs into a 4 run affair as the hits then keep coming. it was all i could do to not laugh on the bop. naste routinely hates me after we play RBI. the computer has a vendetta against him like you wouldnt believe.
I am in.
I will be bringing cash to pay my entry fee. Either in ones.... Or a box of nickels. I haven't decided.
awesome...now get go-jim committed and this thing will end up with a nice sized turnout. if beales hadnt scooted out on us, we'd be geting fairly close to a full house. last i talked to dirt on sunday he had talked to a new guy from memphis(?) who was interested in getting in as well. havent heard any more on that front.
FagReds told me via text message that he will know Friday.
Does anyone not know who they are rooming with? I am thinking about getting my own room, but only if someone want to take my place.
Quote from: Carly on 06/05/07, 12:06:19 AM
I was super excited 2 weeks ago, but slowly I have been getting more clam, I still have no idea what I am going to pack, but I figure I better throw my sluttiest shirt in there for Saturday night.
So, how slutty are we talking?
you can see some side boob and it v necks below the cleveage line. Not to slutty. Just a little.
I'd love to see Carly's clam as well...
Holy shit, tub girl tee shirt! Nice!
Since your not going I dont see how that is possible, but I assure you, its beautiful.
how many fists can fit in it?
Quote from: Carly on 06/06/07, 12:21:32 PM
you can see some side boob and it v necks below the cleveage line. Not to slutty. Just a little.
Nice... I will be sure to wear my sluttiest shorts... They show a little sack.
Carly why are you getting a room alone? i dont like that idea
I'm just getting a little panicky about leaving, I dont know if its because I have not taken an acutal vacation for 8 years, or what, but I think its more that I dont do well in crowds, I get all shy and nervous, so I wanted a little bit of my own space. But its not a big deal if you dont want to be the only girl in the room, or no one wants to take my spot.
Or two people can take mine and Gantry's spot.
if we get plenty of NES's going, saturday should pan out with everyone pretty well dispersed throughout the hotel doing thier games for a better part of the day.
I just dont know...
What to do. it doesnt really matter i guess i cant afford to split the cost of the room in half ... i plan on sleeping next to tbt and no sex will be had... so i guess it doesnt matter who is in the room
go-jim and briz may not have gotten room yet...gerlost sounds like hes the 3rd or 4th guy in his room. it'll work out. also where is nightwulf staying?
the possibilities are endless.
Attabobble, Nightwulf, GoHoosiers and myself are apparently set up to split a room.
This can be added to the Facts page, along with our arrival time of 715 pm and departure of 6 or 7 on Sunday.
Updates (be sure to refresh):
http://ohio.rbicentral.com/
http://ohio.rbicentral.com/faq.html
http://ohio.rbicentral.com/players.html
now the most important part of the trip...figuring out the pre-1st pitch music selection that gets piped into my dome for the right frame of mind.
the balls to the wall/all out attack of strapping young lad? brutal american death metal courtesy of Dying Fetus(AKA the Kirk Gibson of death metal)? the dreamy soundscapes of Keane? cold, desolate, heart pumping ice, grimly ladden scandinavian black metal?
so many delicious choices.
no illinois entries.
So whats the verdict on me playing nude? (well just wearing my lucky cardinals hat.)
Is it legal?
It isnt what I would call...."illegal" You certainly wont be arrested for it.
The tourney just got mentioned on deadspin:
http://deadspin.com/sports/we-used-to-tap-the-controller-lightly-to-impersonate-jose-oquendo.s-batting-stance/rbi-baseball-bracket-style-266986.php
Way to go JoeD.
I'm going to take the credit for this one. I e-mailed in a "tip" to Deadspin yesterday about the tournament and got a reply from Will Leitch (one of their editors). Here's the e-mail exchange:
Me:
Dear Deadspin,
The 2007 National RBI Baseball Tournament is happening this weekend in Columbus, OH, with at least 13 players paying $100 each to enter. As a participant two years ago, I can say it was one of the most intense events of my life.
Also, one of the drunkest.
Will Leitch:
OK, this is absolutely amazing. Thank you.
Best,
Will
Me:
No problem,
If you need a site to link to that best represents the general RBI Baseball fanbase in America, I would recommend Dee-Nee.com, which is pretty much the main source for RBI Baseball information on the Web. The forums have daily discussions of RBI Baseball. Hell, I even run a Fantasy RBI Baseball League (people draft players from the game into teams, I simulate the games on an emulator and type up reports.)
To put this in context, the people I play kickball with think this is nerdy and weird. My family is so proud.
Richard
I just sent him some shit too, since I "created" the website in 2005 for JoeD in 20 minutes and had nothing better to do wearing off my buzz after a liquid lunch today.
Also, props to Mr. Dirt for figuring out how to edit the website without having to bug me this year.
Someone should put a sign in the lobby that says "Ohio National RBI Tournament Today in Rooms XXX, XXX and XXX" in case any foot traffic comes in wanting to see games.
nice work USC
Does anyone have a commenter account with Deadspin? If so, absolutely head over and comment in the thread and tell people who love RBI to get to the Dee-Nee Forums now. And even if you don't have a commenter account, submit a guest comment.
Recruitment Drive 2007 starts with this.
Hey, I just remembered that I in fact have a Deadspin commenter account. Just posted some Dee-Nee info for the masses.
That's fucking awesome. If Deadspin picked it up it'll be all over the place in no time. Nice fucking work Richard.
I just wish I would have thought of it sooner so JoeDirt could get some more sign-ups pre tournament. Maybe JoeDirt should post his cell number on his Web site if people want to join at the last minute.
Does this mean I've hit the big time now?
So I guess people really hate the big city that is Columbutt, OH, eh?
I had an awful first game and lost to Brock 2-0, TBT was no hit as NY by a non-dee-neer
Broiler's making a game of it right now
The city of Columbus, Ohio, is abuzz with the excitement of the National RBI Baseball Tournament. You could cut the electricity in the air with a knife.
things arent looking so good for the west coast representation. three straight losses right out the gate.
what.the.fuck.
Attabobble got owned, broiler can't buy a win and TBT got fucking no hit? I am without speech.
How does team selection work on the round robin?
flip a coin, winner chooses random poker chip, then chooses second team, then the loser of the coin tos choises who he wants to play with.
i have been dominated....BUT...in my last three games the following things happened.
1) Called shot (Homke run) with TOMMY HERR
\2) Called shot ('NOTHER HOME RUN) with Jose Uribe
3) two runs given up in complete game with Roger Clemens against American
All is well
Day One Final Results:
Dirt.....................10-1 (seed 1)
Riley...................9-2 (seed 2)
Bridges.............. 9-2 (seed 3)
Gantry................7-4 (seed 4)
-----
Kruger.................6-5 (5th place)
Octo.....................5-6 (6th place by tie breaker)
Briznock...............5-6 (7th place by tie breaker)
TBT.......................5-6 (8th place by tie breaker)
broiler..................4-7 (9th place)
Attez.....................3-8 (10th place)
GoReds................2-9 (11th place)
Dorian..................0-11 (12th place)
Day Two:
Dirt vs Gantry 5 game series
Riley vs Bridges 5 game series
Winner (Dirt v Ganty) vs Winner (Riley v Bridges) 7 game Championship
Loser (Dirt v Ganty) vs Loser (Riley v Bridges) 7 game Best of Rest
I saw Roger McDowell hit one to the warning track (in a non-sanctioned, straight pitch game). Definitely the best pitcher contact I've witnessed.
Quote from: Gerlost on 06/10/07, 02:54:51 AM
I saw Roger McDowell hit one to the warning track (in a non-sanctioned, straight pitch game). Definitely the best pitcher contact I've witnessed.
was it down the line? pull/oppo? pitcher faced?
Quote from: TBG on 06/10/07, 01:27:43 PM
was it down the line? pull/oppo? pitcher faced?
1. Pretty much, it wasn't right on the foul line though. 2. It was to right field. 3. I don't remember that.
Quote from: Big Apple RBI Champ on 12/09/06, 03:43:58 PM
2 SP goes against everything I believe in as a man, and as an American. I just can't do it.
this is a man's man when it comes to RBI. kudos.
this is how little i know about the national tourney. i never knew that 2 SP were allowed. icing on the cake for me to never enter a tourney.
Was every team selected during this tourney?
Im pretty sure that all teams got used during the tourney. Maybe not be each person individually though. I had 2 MIN vs NY games, and 3 STL vs HOU games. Also might have had 2 SF vs CAL games as well.