Yinz Team, for the uninitiated, is a team of social media creators in Pittsburgh that often come together to play a Constant Variety of Sports. We had played together previously as part of the PSL for the summer softball league. TheJim of Sportsocracy fame was able to marshall a gathering of aspiring football warriors for a game this past Saturday.
A competitive (but friendly) game between Team Rugby and Team Bling at Bellevue Memorial** Park featured great individual efforts – including a standout performance by Terry Tate TheJim as the Keystone Light Player of the Game. Uncle Crappy was my nemesis throughout the game and I can tell you that he’s one hell of a downfield blocker. He also peeled off my blown coverage and got a nice touchdown.
Final score? Not sure – 6-5(?). Team Bling definitely emerged as the champions.
My fantasy*** stats: 5-10, 65 yards, 1 PassTD, 1 RushTD, 104.17 passer rating, 1 RecTD. And, as some have pointed out, I looked like the Travelocity gnome.
Photo by Rob de la Cretaz
Thanks everyone for an awesome time and I look forward to playing again next year.
Courtesy of Uncle Crappy's blog
More recaps here, here, and here.
* after doing some research, I was able to determine that the “first annual” moniker is appropriate here since we intend to do it again. As Anthony pointed out – “inaugural” would work as well.
** I’m pretty sure the “memorial” part is the site of KDKA correspondent Jim Lokay’s ACL tear.
*** fantasy being the very keyword here. Pass statistics are based upon half-assed estimates.
That rushing touchdown? You’re welcome.
Crappy and I were tied with the scoring lead on Team Bling for awhile. Did anyone score 2?
I have to admit that I liked playing line. I busted through a couple time and nailed Strommy. Next time I’m wearing spikes.
Seriously… I’ve been marveling at that pic of you since I first saw it…
Are you made of rubber? Fess up… you’re Gumby’s body double…
:)
Oh yeah… NO PAPUGA INJURIES! WOO!
I scored twice (1 receiving and 1 on my walk-off INT return) and threw a 3rd (to Crappy). I learned many things on Saturday, one of which is, Woy is like goddamn Barry Sanders in the open field.
It was a really good time…can’t wait for next year!
I agree, that was a great time. Thanks for letting us play, and for letting jr. take it like a man. The little snot deserved it.
did your ankle snap off after this picture?
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@unclecrappy – Thanks. :)
@spoon – Spikes/cleats make a world of difference.
@Dawn, @julie_gong – I am amazed that I didn’t fall down after catching that pass. I think I nearly did, stumbling forward for a touchdown. I did not position myself well for the catch.
@mindbling – I think he has a future coaching. The boy loves to play call.