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So hungover this morning I accidently wore two different shoes (1 Viewer)

DropKick said:
Right field was usually reserved for the weakest link...

I played little league long before the time of participation trophies.  I still remember our right fielder.  He was 0 for 19 with 19 strike outs.  The only time he reached base was when he got drilled in the back.  They made me run for him because he couldn't breathe. 

He also had this odd habit of pounding his throwing hand into his glove just prior to attempting a catch.  Invariably, the ball would deflect off his glove or he would just miss it entirely.  Toward the end of the season, I thought I would try giving him some "advice".  "Why don't you NOT pound your hand into the glove and just focus on the ball?"  Soon after, there was a fly ball to right and he settled under the ball looking as comfortable as Roberto Clemente.  I thought "he isn't going to pound the glove!  He is going to make the catch!".   However, my Disney moment was ruined when, at the very last moment, he lowers his head and pounds the glove.  The ball smacks him square in the noggin, literally hitting the "beanie" on top of the cap.  I don't know if he lost consciousness but he might have...

Years later, I came across his obituary and (although deeply saddened by his early passing) was pleased to find that he enjoyed coaching at the little league level.  I was amused by the thought of this entire team pounding their glove before the catch...  As a kid, he wasn't very good but he did love the game.  RIP, my friend.
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I was the best hitter on the team. It was pee wee so I guess they wanted to spread around the play time

 
TLEF316 said:
So you played 2 years of "participation trophy" little league baseball and then went on to make the HS varsity team (after presumably not playing for several years). And you played center field and short stop?

Yeah, that seems about right. High school varsity teams always shuffle kids between center field, short stop and first base.....
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Correct

Played a few innings here and there as catcher if I recall correctly. They could put me anywhere except pitcher.

 
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DocHolliday said:
He is built like a strong safety and has an IQ of 170.  He can play any position in any sport.  He probably played where they were short in LL.  The short stop may have been out with a cold one week so he took that spot.  The next week, the first baseman was on vacation so he took that spot.  And so on.    
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That was in in HS varsity I got shuffled around. I would usually start at 1st base because I was one of the few that could consistently catch the hard throws. If the opposing team was hitting deep or a lot of  grounders they would move me to CF or SS as needed.

 
mozzy84 said:
you live in dallas and want to play hockey? I love hockey and play/coach a lot but that seems like an idea that won't work out for ya.

How about softball? seems more realistic...
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Softball sucks. I want to play an aggressive sport.

I'm sure some people play at least street hockey. Probably not in the hot summer though. I'm going to start looking in the fall/winter

 
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RokNRole said:
That was in in HS varsity I got shuffled around. I would usually start at 1st base because I was one of the few that could consistently catch the hard throws. If the opposing team was hitting deep or a lot of  grounders they would move me to CF or SS as needed.
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What now.  H.S. varsity baseball players who cannot consistently catch?

 
RokNRole said:
Softball sucks. I want to play an aggressive sport.

I'm sure some people play at least street hockey. Probably not in the hot summer though. I'm going to start looking in the fall/winter
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I will agree with that.   I am not sure what you mean by aggressive, but you won't find a pickup league down there where you can check, and if you do you will probably get hurt some way or another.

 
mozzy84 said:
I will agree with that.   I am not sure what you mean by aggressive, but you won't find a pickup league down there where you can check, and if you do you will probably get hurt some way or another.
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Not even light checking? I'm not planning on blasting dudes but laying as a PF or strong Dman and dominating physically. I've been studying film of Lidstrom in preparation.

why in the world would you think I would get injured? I was never injured in 2 years of hockey as a kid and I played very physical and I think I led the team in assists one season as a defenseman. If anyone came down my wing they were not keeping that puck.

 
RokNRole said:
Not even light checking? I'm not planning on blasting dudes but laying as a PF or strong Dman and dominating physically. I've been studying film of Lidstrom in preparation.

why in the world would you think I would get injured? I was never injured in 2 years of hockey as a kid and I played very physical and I think I led the team in assists one season as a defenseman. If anyone came down my wing they were not keeping that puck.
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Normally hockey is played either no check or checking, there is no light checking league. And if you are in a checking league for fun its going to be against dudes in their 20's who have haven't stopped playing since age 4.  Hence the thought you will more than likely get hurt.

 
Yeah, if you're looking for aggression, I wouldn't recommend rec league hockey. There's no checking or fighting. Matter of fact, you'll get tossed for either and be out a bunch of money. Maybe try MMA. 

As far as getting injured, I've seen some nasty ones since I've been playing. One guy dislocated his kneecap just doing a normal hockey stop. His kneecap ended up behind his leg. 

 
RokNRole said:
That was in in HS varsity I got shuffled around. I would usually start at 1st base because I was one of the few that could consistently catch the hard throws. If the opposing team was hitting deep or a lot of  grounders they would move me to CF or SS as needed.
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Yeah....I'm just going to assume that literally everything you say is made up from now on.

Unless you went to a "special" high school, baseball doesn't work like this.

 
TLEF316 said:
Yeah....I'm just going to assume that literally everything you say is made up from now on.

Unless you went to a "special" high school, baseball doesn't work like this.
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It was special ed. We only had a handful of decent players. Me and a few Spanish kids were the core of the team.

 
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TLEF316 said:
Yeah....I'm just going to assume that literally everything you say is made up from now on.

Unless you went to a "special" high school, baseball doesn't work like this.
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So funny because after all that's been said in this thread that's the one that jumped the sharked for me too.

HS varsity players can't consistently catch hard throws? The coaches decides where to place stud players based on if the "opposing team was hitting deep or a lot of  grounders."  :lmao:

 
Picked up a 750 of Hendricks Gin and tonic water. Tasty stuff. Figure this is a healthier option than chugging cheap beer all night

 
You are worried about not having rent and are now investing in hockey equipment. 

Soccer ball is < $20, same with a basketball.  Plus you can show up dressed like Woody Harrelson or Jim Carrey from the cable guy with a basketball and you can get some schtick going in the real world in addition to the forums.

 
Vanilla Guerrilla said:
You are worried about not having rent and are now investing in hockey equipment. 

Soccer ball is < $20, same with a basketball.  Plus you can show up dressed like Woody Harrelson or Jim Carrey from the cable guy with a basketball and you can get some schtick going in the real world in addition to the forums.
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Soccer sucks more than softball and I stink at basketball. Most I can contribute on the court is lockdown D

 
BTW the restaurant is picking up and my finances are getting sorted before anyone gets on me about buying Boars Head balogna instead of Bar S

 
RokNRole said:
Soccer sucks more than softball and I stink at basketball. Most I can contribute on the court is lockdown D
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So elbows and fouls?  As long as you're playing pick-up games in Dallas, I'm okay with that.

Running around playing soccer, maybe you'd trim down to a corner body type or a punter?

 
Vanilla Guerrilla said:
So elbows and fouls?  As long as you're playing pick-up games in Dallas, I'm okay with that.

Running around playing soccer, maybe you'd trim down to a corner body type or a punter?
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No. Real D. I have exceptional footwork and lateral speed.

Im also a tenacious rebounder and do well enough for only 6 foot tall.

 
TLEF316 said:
Either. I just want to see you demonstrate your strong safety build and exceptional footwork/lateral speed
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Well I suppose if it covers my overhead expenses ( equipment, entry fee, ETC) I would be happy to provide as much video as possible. After that entertaining my friends is its own reward.

What do you propose?

 
Automatic DQ I would think.

Ill fight Manny in a bar if we have enough chairs around to limit his movement and I'm allowed to suplex him

 
I played floor hockey for about 5 years, but stopped about a year ago as I also play flag football and didn't really have time for both.  Both are great destressers for me - I notice increased anxiety in myself when I am not playing some kind of sport.  Highly recommend if you're looking for that kind of thing - just don't be the guy that goes all out and nuts and starts closelining chicks in coed leagues in the name of defense.

 
captain_amazing said:
I played floor hockey for about 5 years, but stopped about a year ago as I also play flag football and didn't really have time for both.  Both are great destressers for me - I notice increased anxiety in myself when I am not playing some kind of sport.  Highly recommend if you're looking for that kind of thing - just don't be the guy that goes all out and nuts and starts closelining chicks in coed leagues in the name of defense.
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They have coed hockey?

 
RokNRole said:
They have coed hockey?
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Up in the northeast there's a league called MySocialSports.  Most of the leagues they offer are coed with gender rules and such.   I've played in men-only leagues too and actually find the coed leagues to be much more fun.  plus there are some good looking athletic chicks.  This past flag football season i was jogging back to the LOS on offense when I brushed by this good looking chick on the opposing team and immediately turned and apologized, to which she responded (in flirtatious tones) "I didn't mind." 

 
Angry Beavers said:
absolutely Gold Jerry, absolute Gold

RnR - I am serious - MMA may be for you
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I've thought about it Beavs. I love the idea but I have reservations about the "hurting people" aspect.

with my build I could drop or gain considerable weight to fight in multiple divisions. My downfall would be sportsmanship and not getting heated for a match

 
captain_amazing said:
Up in the northeast there's a league called MySocialSports.  Most of the leagues they offer are coed with gender rules and such.   I've played in men-only leagues too and actually find the coed leagues to be much more fun.  plus there are some good looking athletic chicks.  This past flag football season i was jogging back to the LOS on offense when I brushed by this good looking chick on the opposing team and immediately turned and apologized, to which she responded (in flirtatious tones) "I didn't mind." 
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Have you banged her?

 
RokNRole said:
I've thought about it Beavs. I love the idea but I have reservations about the "hurting people" aspect.

with my build I could drop or gain considerable weight to fight in multiple divisions. My downfall would be sportsmanship and not getting heated for a match
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But you want to play hockey so you can check people?

 
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