Cic’s CornerThe Final 2008 Issue
2008 MMSL campaign
The season has come to end. But man, what a fantastic 2008 season it was for the Allbritton Philibusters. One of the most spirited and celebrated teams in my recent memory, we took to the field every game day Saturday and faced the opposition as a unified Big Red Machine and kicked ass. Even when we lost a game or two, we still put forth a grinding effort. And that is what we will be celebrating in this final trip to the corner- the Spirit of the Big Red Machine.
This season presented a new unified Allbritton squad. The joining of two different teams into one brought some new faces and a lot of familiar faces returned. The laughter and camaraderie started during pre-season practice and lasted all season. This was a unique group of players with a lot of talent and even more hunger for wins. Coached by the Hoagie man and Bruce, there was always a feel good vibe. There was always playing time for everyone. There was always reason to listen. There was always a player to pat you on the back after a good play or a player to pick you up after a bad play. And we picked each other up enough, supported each other enough, and played hard enough to make it to the playoffs, and God damn that felt great, didn’t it? Everyone played a role- EVERYONE. And that is what got us to the promised land. Sure, it was a disappointing trip to the post season, but hey, we made it there and we made it there as a team. We made it there as a part of the Big Red Machine and we will be back next season, there is no doubt in my mind.
As we settle in for another long off season, filled with thoughts of plays we could have made but didn’t. Plays we made that we couldn’t believe we did. Hits that helped the team win. Cheerin on your teammates as they rounded those bases, just keep next March in mind and our first practice of the 09 season will be here before you know it.
So as the cheers fade ever so slowly, and the team chants still ring in your head, here are a few things, out of many, from the Philibusters 08 season to keep you warm through the long cold winter that lies ahead.
· Beating WRC twice in the regular season- who by the way won the MMSL title (and raised their trophy as reminded to us by Phased out Philly)
· The entire Phillies squad at the fields by 9am
· Beating WTTG to give them their first loss on the year
· Beating WTTG a second time in our final game of the year, by one run, to sweep them for the season.
· The Philibusters being UNDEFEATED in the Veirs Mill division
· Mason in his uniform before game 1 with the exception of one important element- his cleats.
· Marty Kady’s dominant performance on the mound as one of our new pitchers
· The Hammer’s sick strike three pitch. How many did he freeze at the plate this season??
· Mason and the infamous round 3-1 pitches
· George going on an insane tear at the end of the season hitting like .850….
· Lindsey, the vacuum, at second base. Girl, you look good in leather.
· Jared’s line drive key hits.
· Bruce and his notorious snags at first base.
· Kitty Litter
· Breakfast at Cabin John tournament Saturday morning.
· More kitty litter
· Connor’s arm. I mean seriously…can you say rocket ball?
· Hoder’s RBI total for 08. In all due respect, his RBI totals were just stoopid good.
· Amoeba!!! One of the best softball nicknames ever created.
· The kick ass Philibusters website
· POTW
· The Big Red Machine
· Every member of the team doin everything possible to help the team win.
· And last but not least- the Phillies playing at Cabin John for the first time in six years.
I love you guys. I love this team. I can’t wait for next season.
peace,
cic
GO PHILIBUSTERS!!
This season presented a new unified Allbritton squad. The joining of two different teams into one brought some new faces and a lot of familiar faces returned. The laughter and camaraderie started during pre-season practice and lasted all season. This was a unique group of players with a lot of talent and even more hunger for wins. Coached by the Hoagie man and Bruce, there was always a feel good vibe. There was always playing time for everyone. There was always reason to listen. There was always a player to pat you on the back after a good play or a player to pick you up after a bad play. And we picked each other up enough, supported each other enough, and played hard enough to make it to the playoffs, and God damn that felt great, didn’t it? Everyone played a role- EVERYONE. And that is what got us to the promised land. Sure, it was a disappointing trip to the post season, but hey, we made it there and we made it there as a team. We made it there as a part of the Big Red Machine and we will be back next season, there is no doubt in my mind.
As we settle in for another long off season, filled with thoughts of plays we could have made but didn’t. Plays we made that we couldn’t believe we did. Hits that helped the team win. Cheerin on your teammates as they rounded those bases, just keep next March in mind and our first practice of the 09 season will be here before you know it.
So as the cheers fade ever so slowly, and the team chants still ring in your head, here are a few things, out of many, from the Philibusters 08 season to keep you warm through the long cold winter that lies ahead.
· Beating WRC twice in the regular season- who by the way won the MMSL title (and raised their trophy as reminded to us by Phased out Philly)
· The entire Phillies squad at the fields by 9am
· Beating WTTG to give them their first loss on the year
· Beating WTTG a second time in our final game of the year, by one run, to sweep them for the season.
· The Philibusters being UNDEFEATED in the Veirs Mill division
· Mason in his uniform before game 1 with the exception of one important element- his cleats.
· Marty Kady’s dominant performance on the mound as one of our new pitchers
· The Hammer’s sick strike three pitch. How many did he freeze at the plate this season??
· Mason and the infamous round 3-1 pitches
· George going on an insane tear at the end of the season hitting like .850….
· Lindsey, the vacuum, at second base. Girl, you look good in leather.
· Jared’s line drive key hits.
· Bruce and his notorious snags at first base.
· Kitty Litter
· Breakfast at Cabin John tournament Saturday morning.
· More kitty litter
· Connor’s arm. I mean seriously…can you say rocket ball?
· Hoder’s RBI total for 08. In all due respect, his RBI totals were just stoopid good.
· Amoeba!!! One of the best softball nicknames ever created.
· The kick ass Philibusters website
· POTW
· The Big Red Machine
· Every member of the team doin everything possible to help the team win.
· And last but not least- the Phillies playing at Cabin John for the first time in six years.
I love you guys. I love this team. I can’t wait for next season.
peace,
cic
GO PHILIBUSTERS!!
6 comments:
Now that is a great read, kitty litter. I think this is the best Corner yet, kitty litter.
And I do agree, kitty litter, that this is the best cohesive team, kity litter, and it feels like one big family.
Maybe we should bring back the Pittsburgh Pirates slogan of the late 70's, kitty litter, and start blaring WE ARE FAMILY before the games next year.
Ok, that's all I got, kitty litter.
HOAGIE
...more kitty litter.
here are a few more thoughts-
* Brie and her constant clutch hits
* the Magic Lamp!! so dedicated and money in the field and yet another fantastic softball nickname
Well said Cic. It's going to be a long offseason - I can't help but feeling a little empty inside now that I'll have the huge softball void until next season. Is it April yet?
Definately the last one is best, back at cabin john, or for some of us, first time. This has by far been the most fun I've had in a while. Hopefully next season I wont have as many weddings and wont have to shower with a towel. Cant wait for the tailgate and meeting my future wife at the Washington Glory game. Thanks again to the coaches.
Just another side note, WRC won their first game last year in the playoffs then lost 2 straight only to win the whole thing this year. Kinda seems eerily similar to us. Now that we have the playoff jitters under our belt, its nothing but gold next year. Come on spring!
I'd like to add that picture of cic on the website as another of my favorites.
Cant wait for the show at the Grog and Tankard.
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