11/19/2008
Topic:
Teams for the Tucson vs Phoenix 11/22/08
BillyBoyAdministrator
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Hey, I am at 935 again! It's funny how I keep getting reset. I worked that up to 1200-1300 in Vegas over the years, then all of a sudden I'm 900 again.
Shit, they reset T.J. from something like 1150 to 700.
The gift that keeps on giving. |
11/23/2008
Topic:
Starting Events on Time
BillyBoyAdministrator
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The Chambinator - last I heard he was touring with the band again and hanging out with teenage boys. |
12/2/2008
Topic:
Tucson Local Points December 2008
BillyBoyAdministrator
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Hey, I wanted to play that "Ice" guy. |
12/4/2008
Topic:
Tucson Local Points December 2008
BillyBoyAdministrator
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Do not get on John just because he thinks Maggie is hot. Not too many of you guys can complain that the ex-Prime Minister of England keeps calling you at 3 in the morning looking for some down-right nasty phone disrespect.
<em>edited by BillyBoy on 12/4/2008</em> |
12/4/2008
Topic:
Tucson Local Points December 2008
BillyBoyAdministrator
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I think the Kansas City Snake might be wanted in Tucson. |
12/7/2008
Topic:
Click's Hi-Low 12/06/2008
BillyBoyAdministrator
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16 players last night, was a lot of fun.
Gary C./Bryan H. ($125)
T.J./Scott Y. ($70)
J.B./Dan M. ($40)
Eric B./Ken O.
Steve T./Shane Z.
Cowboy/Ben Z.
Bill N./Sean D.
Jeff H./Derek M. |
12/15/2008
Topic:
Clicks DYP 12/13/2008
BillyBoyAdministrator
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1-T.J./Bill N. $90
2-Nick B./J.B. $60
3-Derek M./Jeff H. $20
4-Scott Y./Ben Z.
5-Dan M./Mike L.
6-Mike S./Jeff H.
<em>edited by BillyBoy on 12/15/2008</em> |
12/18/2008
Topic:
2009 League Signups have started!
BillyBoyAdministrator
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Sign-ups are being taken online this season at ArizonaFoosball.com. To register, simply go to the Leagues section, and click on the "Join" option on the league menu bar. You will also find a complete breakdown of all players who are participating this season, along with their individual location preferences, teammates reserved and/or needed, and contact info which should come in handy if you are still looking to partner up. There is also a section on the sign-up sheet for you to offer suggestions or comments on past leagues or the up and coming version.
Within the next couple of weeks I will be calling the players to finalize teams, locations, etc., and to organize the best possible schedule.
I look forward to seeing everyone soon!
Bill Nolan (602) 751-8818 |
12/18/2008
Topic:
2009 League Signups have started!
BillyBoyAdministrator
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Sign-ups are being taken online this season at ArizonaFoosball.com. To register, simply go to the Leagues section, and click on the "Join" option on the league menu bar. You will also find a complete breakdown of all players who are participating this season, along with their individual location preferences, teammates reserved and/or needed, and contact info which should come in handy if you are still looking to partner up. There is also a section on the sign-up sheet for you to offer suggestions or comments on past leagues or the up and coming version.
Within the next couple of weeks I will be calling the players to finalize teams, locations, etc., and to organize the best possible schedule.
I look forward to seeing everyone soon!
Bill Nolan (602) 751-8818 |
12/18/2008
Topic:
Added "League Signup" functionality
BillyBoyAdministrator
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Added ability to sign up for league online, as well as check out who else is signing up, looking for partners, etc.
<em>edited by BillyBoy on 12/18/2008</em> |
12/19/2008
Topic:
Nobody wears league t-shirts,prize money is unfair
BillyBoyAdministrator
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Brad - it's cool you have suggestions, etc., and have taken the time to present them. However, I have to answer honestly, and it seems that you may not be aware of some things:
1) You suggest canceling the t-shirts as a means of lowering the entry fee. However, the t-shirts do not come out of the entry fee. I pay for them.
2) You suggest trophies instead of prize money. Maybe. But right now we do give out pendants, and I do not think you can say that most people would rather have a trophy than money. I personally do not care about the money, but I care even less about a trophy.
3) You suggest giving out new engraved trophies, instead of recycling the old ones. First, we don't recycle the old ones; they're always new. Engraving is cool, but it means you have to know the winners early, and it costs more.
4) You suggest that I get paid something. However, in (1) above, you suggest reducing the entry fees. This makes little sense. I don't get "paid" for several reasons. First, I don't give a shit. If I were paid it would be about $300 for 3 months. The success of the league is what's important. In the end, we'll all be happier, and I'll make a little bit from the increased play, etc.
5) You mention that the same people keep winning. That's not really true. The league is handicapped. Ironically, on one hand, you have those that complain that the handicaps are too severe, while on the other you have those saying that the same people keep winning. In truth, the handicaps serve pretty much the purpose they were intended - they keep the matches interesting, and give all players a chance. In my view, I feel that the higher rated players ought to have a slight advantage (it doesn't make sense to me to punish a player for improving), but the handicaps should make it competitive. If you look through the results you will see that's about how it's panned out - and quite often new or "novice" players have done well and even won some categories (including the league championship).
Everything is about compromises - you simply cannot make everyone totally happy. Some players like having more money in the fund. Also, the entry fee serves another purpose; it acts as a deterrent to players "joining the league", and then not showing up half the time. In my view, this is much more damaging, since it screws up the night for everyone, and leaves a bad taste in everyone's mouths.
And I will assume you were kidding when you suggested that we ask people what they think they should pay. 
P.S. Btw, there is a "League Talk" forum also.
Thanks anyhow, Brad. Now, just practice that pull shot and just take one of those prizes!
- Bill
<em>edited by BillyBoy on 12/22/2008</em> |
12/19/2008
Topic:
website too wide
BillyBoyAdministrator
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What browser are you using? |
12/19/2008
Topic:
Clicks DYP 12/13/2008
BillyBoyAdministrator
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I only had beer. |
12/20/2008
Topic:
Tucson Foosers!
BillyBoyAdministrator
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Bump! |
12/21/2008
Topic:
Click's DYP 12/20/2008
BillyBoyAdministrator
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1-Cowboy/Gary C. $110
2-Mike S./Dan R. $60
3-Bill N./Scott Y.
4-Eric B./Victor O.
5-J.B./Aaron W.
5-Derek M./Ben K. |
12/23/2008
Topic:
Tucson Foosers!
BillyBoyAdministrator
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Yeah, I got it, but I vetoed it. It was the singles event winner only, plus was mega blurry. John had a nice shirt on, though.
If you want I will still put it up. Soon I'll set it up so you can just add them yourself... |
12/23/2008
Topic:
nice site mang
BillyBoyAdministrator
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Thanks, bro. Let me know if you want to add something, etc. |
12/28/2008
Topic:
Nickname
BillyBoyAdministrator
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As I was posting the picture of John "Pinalyzer" and Hassan on the front page I realized that because Hassan has no last name (as per Dan's points list) he really needs a good nickname. But I couldn't think of a good one.
How about:
"Bring it on" Hassan
"Slip-on" Hassan
Here Comes the Hassan (weak) |
12/29/2008
Topic:
Tucson vs. Phoenix, Jan. 24, 2009
BillyBoyAdministrator
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TUCSON - PHOENIX TROPHY CHALLENGE
Saturday, January 24
Click's Billiards, Phoenix, AZ
Entry fees: $5 beginner, $10 rookie/semi, $15 pro/master
Schedule:
2:00 - 1 BALL
4:00 - Open Singles
6:00 - Open Doubles
_____________________________________________
ALL PLAYERS WELCOME!
Trophy Scoring method: "Trophy points" will be tallied for the event by totaling the prize money awarded to all players from each city. The team/city with the most points wins the trophy.
<em>edited by BillyBoy on 1/16/2009</em> |
12/29/2008
Topic:
POLL: Tucson-Phoenix early event
BillyBoyAdministrator
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Vote for the 3:00 event.
<em>edited by BillyBoy on 12/29/2008</em> |