Anger - use it but don't lose it.

East played West 8v8 in week 2 and there was some serious hitting going on. Touch football. The only guy that gets "touched" is the ball carrier. And by carrier I mean you must have had the ball for a few steps. For everyone else on the field it's full contact. Plus Waters turf is more like fuzz-covered concrete. And London Collin's forearm is also like concrete, only less fuzzy. Roger M and I can attest to that. Roger had to leave the field early (his head got caught between Collin and the turf) and Collin and I met at the football going full speed in opposite directions. I used to have this problem remembering..., uh..., Damn. Anyway, for the East we had Levon, Tim D, Kevin, Bob V, Criminal, new T fan Big Dan, London Collin and "I can't believe it's not Thanksgiving" Patrick M. For the West was Billy B, Gio, Murdock, Rick L, Tom C, Roger M, Dancing with the Stars and Tommy B. East beat West 41 - 34. Highlights? We scored 75 points so you'd think I'd be able to remember...something.

Preparation. If you really want to excel on the ball field, you have to Be Prepared. Just like good boy scouts. There's all the things you do during the week to be ready, like working out, getting enough sleep and eating well.  Then there is the night-before preparation. Most everyone has their rituals. I like to eat a lot, have a few beers and chill out with Mrs. T. Rick L likes to hit the VI at Happy Hour and stay until Bindy drags him home. Criminal? Well its a little odd and very hard to describe. So, I took a picture of Criminal's pregame custom last Friday night. He really likes Scotch. Nice purse.

You may have noticed that the UF was absent this week. I certainly did. I did some checking and you won't believe what the UF was doing instead of playing football. It turns out he enjoyed cooking so much (this is actual footage of the master baster on Thanksgiving morning) he's taken a job at a BBQ joint. He's the new masseuse. He can make you feet delishilable.

Illegal contact. Does everybody know what that is? In the projects, its "climin in yo windows, snatchin yo people up". On the football field, its intentionally bumping or grabbing a receiver more than five yards down field from the line of scrimmage. Actually you aren't supposed to grab the receiver anytime. But, if you want to check somebody, line up close, go ahead, take a chance. But let's play by the rules. No jibba jabba.

This week's game is Saturday @ 9 AM on Waters Concrete. Remember to bring a red shirt. Remember, Mr. T does not get amnesia, he just chooses to...uh...

Tommy B
Chief Antagonizer
Mr. T's Football Club

P.S. Did you know Mr. T Fan and INGA official Joe A was on Leno? Fred S cut this out of the original. And it was such a nice Cathedral.