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2/6/2009 Topic: Changes???? BillyBoy Administrator	I really appreciate the support and comments, etc. But in all fairness, there really hasn't been a whole lot of bitching. I just sent out that mail so people could see some of the ideas behind why things are the way they are, and if they could think of things that might be worth trying, etc. I think most people are pretty happy with the league overall, and so am I. But that doesn't mean we cannot tweak it to try and make it better or even just try some new stuff. Also, sometimes I just have too much caffeine and type too much. Thanks for the concern and comments, though. Space Rangers rule!
2/8/2009 Topic: Phoenix Hi-Low 2/07/2009 BillyBoy Administrator	1-Nick Bourdos/Aaron Walter-$100 1-Marc Waggoner/Warren Risberg-$100 3-John Scully/Scott Young-$40 4-Dan Rayment/Ben Zuniga 5-Eric Borkovec/John Crawford 5-Mike Sames/Jeff Harvey 7-Bill Nolan/Doug Steele 7-Derek Martin/Ken Oglesby
2/9/2009 Topic: Phoenix Hi-Low 2/07/2009 BillyBoy Administrator	They played 1 match; queen seat won it.
2/10/2009 Topic: Visiting Mesa for the first time April 9th-12th BillyBoy Administrator	Hey Brian - Glad you're coming down. I'm sure you'll get to whoop some AZ butt while you're here. Check the "Tournaments" section for events. - Bill
2/20/2009 Topic: Goalie Wars - Interpretation of the game rules. BillyBoy Administrator	Wayne, you are gay.
2/20/2009 Topic: Goalie Wars - Interpretation of the game rules. BillyBoy Administrator	I guess that didn't answer your question, though I think it's funny that this comes from a prior "Goalie War Champion". LOL! Actually, when I look at the "Game Rules" that I stuck on all the tables, it isn't as clear as it could be. It says: "Game Rules" wrote: Possession: When a ball goes dead between the two goalies, the last goalie to have the ball in his area loses possession of the ball to the other player. * A ball that strikes any of the rods in the center of the table is a live ball. I am not sure if this is what is written in the official rules, verbatim. (This is because I abbreviated the rules in order to fit them all on one nice little sheet to hang at the league locations, just for convenience.) Anyhow, I always tell people that the best way to think of the possession rules in Goalie War is: *once the ball leaves your area of control, you cannot legally hit it again until it leaves the other player's zone.* This is true even if the ball spins just out of your area and right back into it. I think this is a good rule, because it stresses the importance of containing the ball for a goalie. Any ball that leaves the goalie area should be assumed to have been claimed by another player. Also, the forward and 5-bars are neutral (part of the field). In your example, the ball would go to the opponent, since it left your zone and never entered his. I will re-write that section of the rules to make this clearer. <em>edited by BillyBoy on 2/20/2009</em>
2/22/2009 Topic: Goalie Wars - Interpretation of the game rules. BillyBoy Administrator	Updated in rules to the following: Possession: Once the ball leaves the goalie area of a player, “official possession” is transferred to the opposing player until such time as it also enters and leaves that player’s own goalie area. (A potential exception to this is the case where a player strikes the ball into the opponent’s zone and off the table, where standard rules apply.) * A ball that goes dead between the two goalies is re-served by the player with current possession, as defined above. * A ball that leaves a player’s goalie area and returns to his/her area without entering & exiting the opponent’s area shall be re-served by the opposing goalie. * A ball that strikes any of the rods in the center of the table is a live ball.
2/25/2009 Topic: Ball off the table BillyBoy Administrator	STILL WORKING ON THE WORDING (3 years later). What a bunch of morons.
3/2/2009 Topic: T3000 Balls? BillyBoy Administrator	I am going to get some new balls for the tables around town. Does anyone have any thoughts on the new balls that are apparently in use at tourneys now?
3/5/2009 Topic: Locations? Events? BillyBoy Administrator	Hi. You can check out the "places to play", "tournaments", and "leagues" sections to see where & when things are happening. Saturday tourneys are after 8pm, so most bars won't let you in that late. You might want to check out the Sets in Tempe - you can play there during the day, and also check out the league at 7pm on Wednesdays.
3/5/2009 Topic: Sun City Open 2009.............. Thanks AZ!!!!! BillyBoy Administrator	Corey - what is your email address? I have something I want to forward to you.
3/6/2009 Topic: Sun City Open 2009.............. Thanks AZ!!!!! BillyBoy Administrator	sent.
3/9/2009 Topic: Phoenix Hi-Low 3/07/2009 BillyBoy Administrator	1- T.J. Telles/Scott Young, $110 2- Bill Nolan/Joe Stock, $60 3- Jeff Harvey/Mike Sames, $35 4- Doug Steele/Adrienne McCormack 5- Eric Borkovec/Ben Zuniga 5- Dan Rayment/Aaron Walter 7- J.B. Scully/Mike Chou <em>edited by BillyBoy on 3/9/2009</em>
3/10/2009 Topic: League is heating up down the stretch. BillyBoy Administrator	Sloppy Joes 7-7 finish.
3/12/2009 Topic: League is heating up down the stretch. BillyBoy Administrator	You guys are killing me. Hey, the league's only fully gay team has worked hard at that and pulled it off so far. However, consider: a) It's only halfway through - long way to go. b) After 7 games of "sandbagging", they've managed to drop a grand total of 1.2 points for the entire team (0.4 each avg.) c) They barely won several matches I admire the effort. But I fear the end is near, since the temptation was too great and they just had to breach the "overconfident" threshold - calling 14-0 at the halfway point. And, btw, if you think they are sandbagging on you, then you always have the option of KICKING THEY PUNK ASS!!
3/12/2009 Topic: Expose match sheets BillyBoy Administrator	I will try to add something that will allow you guys to see all the score sheets from all the matches, as well as track results live (instead of waiting till I get them all in and do an update).
3/13/2009 Topic: New Award Suggestions? BillyBoy Administrator	Does anyone have any suggestions for new awards? Probably won't add them to the current season, but would be good to hear suggestions. E.g.: Highest Rated Player Best Dressed Most Effeminate Player ...etc.
3/15/2009 Topic: League is heating up down the stretch. BillyBoy Administrator	Have you ever noticed when T.J. shoots his pull shot that he kicks his left foot up at the same time. He can't help it, it's kind of like what girls do when you give them a good kiss.
3/17/2009 Topic: Phoenix DYP 03/14/09 BillyBoy Administrator	1-David P./Eric B.-$95 2-Ben K./Ken O.-$60 3-Bryan H./Tom H.-$20 4-Doug S./Bill N. 5-T.J.T./Adrienne M. 6-Scott Y./Dan M.
5/15/2009 Topic: Foos Bowl official Vegas line BillyBoy Administrator	The Sloppy Joes have been set as 3:2 favorites over the Bends in Vegas. I am taking wagers on this game, if you need some action. (My "juice" [bookie fee] is one beer at the bar.)