PIF is Not Destiny's Child

In Saturday's semi-final playoffs, Beyonce, Kelly Knowles and Jay-Z were not in the house (aka stadium) to take the 5th seeded Pride is Forever ("PIF") to the promised land: a tattoo on Mike D's rear. PIF is self-described as a motley crue of Microsofties and others of similar nerdiness.

The team played valiantly, played together (as always, "can we all have a group hug?"), and hung tight through both games. It just wasn't our day....

One good thing: With outstanding play, our captain, GM, and CAO (Chief Administrative Officer), Mike D, has solidified the final roster spot for PIF's 2006 Fall season. There was fear amongst the ranks that his value add (administrative duties) could be outsourced to a third party. When PIF dialed in a 911, Mike D stepped up his game and made Wayne Chrebet wish he hadn't retired. The 5'10 caucasian male from Texas went deep in the middle and made several big time catches in traffic. Stupefied on the sidelines, we watched the ball bobble a few times like a hot potato and then fall into the new mitts of receiver Dean. He even showed his 4.9 speed going an extra 8-10 yards. Glad to have you back on the team, Mike D!

Second good thing: I did end up fulfilling a lifelong dream of living a day in the life of Steve-O and Chris Pontius from Jackass and Wild Boyz. In other words, I decided to play in the first game against #1 seed Yo Mamas with my 2 week old fractured clavicle. The thought was that I'd play offense only - catch 5-10 yard passes with my dominant arm and going left only. I know, doesn't sound too impactful. And indeed, this was true. I made a marginal impact on the game.

Anyhow, that's besides the point. Clearly not real smart given the inherent risks. Apparently, that's the kind of decision making you can only obtain from an Ivy league education and b-school. Funny thing is that minimizing risk was my job in a former life, analyzing investment risk. Ah, the irony.

Luckily for me, I played through the game unscathed by further injury. The last time I do that. Never say never is the response to that. :)

Here's a non-sequiter, Yo Mamas has a very annoying, "XL & in charge" captain who's big mouth does not match his small game. He kind of reminds of one of the Jedi Knights from that Triumph the Insult Dog clip where he's berating the hardcore fans at a Star Wars premiere. Here's the video. Hilarious. Yes, totally random. Just had to point that out because I can never seem to beat his team (dating back to the 2005 RainBowl). Someday ...

Anyhow, the season is over and the stories shall continue... our big end of season banquet is this Friday and is being held at the captain's self-professed Love Shack. He also calls it his Dojo, akin to the den of the infamous Cobra Kai who terrorized Mr. Miyagi's Daniel-San.

Friday shall be an evening of indulgences, roasts, a little alcohol, serious rug cutting and possibly some debauchery. More to come; pics too!