MidWest AOG team for Chi-town PSP

[TheDragonJedi]

Oh almost forgot too, if you guys really want another player on our roster, Then I recommend Devin's brother. Both Devin and his brother have asked me about him playin in PSP with us. I orignally said No since it wasn't fair for him to, since he hasn't participated in any of our practices, but if you guys are wanting an extra player, and its cool with you guys, then I think we should allow him to. What do you guys say? Besides too he owns an Angel now too.


It'll be more unfair to not let him play just because. I don't want to make it a habit of turning people away. You bring them in, try them out, then kick em out if they're no use. Don't just flat out deny them, that is unfair.

So yeah, if devins brother wants to play, sure, he will however be last leg.

oh, and dead line to add, subtract from roster and pay fees is the 11th.

[JDemonpbt]

Devin asked me about him joining our team. I said I didn't mind, then he asked if he could play in PSP with us. I said, I didn't think it was fair to let him jump right in and play PSP with us, cause he hasn't participated in any practices with us, but he could join with us at our next practice, and then play in any tournaments after practices. That way we all get a feel of how he "gels" with us, and we also know what is the best postion for him to play. I really don't mind him playing with us in PSP, but I just want to give everyone whos committed thier time and money first priority.

[JDemonpbt]

Another note guys I got us signed up to get paint from the PMI trailer at PSP. They are holding 30 cases for us, (that doesn't mean we HAVE to buy 30 cases, just that they are reserving that many for us.)

[Speedy_in_Blue]

Im looking forward to meeting you guys in Chi-town. Stop by the trademygun.com vendor booth on Saturday as I will prolly be helping work. Or if you'll be there Wednesday/Thursday come watch some of our matches. 260 HateKrew D3 Xball.

Ill be trying to find you guys friday and saturday to watch your games.

[paintchick79]

Jeremy - let me know if you need any of the vectored artwork for the long sleeved tees. I still have it all and I can change the logo to monochrome or set it up however you like... just let me know.

[paintchick79]

Devin asked me about him joining our team. I said I didn't mind, then he asked if he could play in PSP with us. I said, I didn't think it was fair to let him jump right in and play PSP with us, cause he hasn't participated in any practices with us, but he could join with us at our next practice, and then play in any tournaments after practices. That way we all get a feel of how he "gels" with us, and we also know what is the best postion for him to play. I really don't mind him playing with us in PSP, but I just want to give everyone whos committed thier time and money first priority.

Personally, I don't particularly care -- but I was unaware Devin's brother actually played before he said he wanted to play with us. The thing with the free agent list is that we could try and get a D3 player on the team (we are allowed one, I believe) and maybe increase our chances just a little bit. In addition, we're all going to be tired, sweaty, and dehydrated, it's going to be hot and everyone is going to be cranky and none of us is going to want to play every game. We'll be glad for ANY extra body in the pit. Just my $.02.

[JDemonpbt]

Ally thanks for offering me the vector formats. All I have done so far is, printed off pictures of our team logos from my computer and gave those to the guy. He said that would work but if not, I'll take those files from you.

[paintchick79]

If anyone has any of the following, we should bring them to Chitown and perhaps have a paintball DVD insanity night one day while we're there.

WDP Life
Obscure Influence
Natural Selection
Soldiers of Misfortune
Heroes for a Day
...
Any others you can think of. I've got Roadkill and Cereal Killerz.

[chulas]

Devin's Brother is added as Staff.
Other things to note:
Nick needs to upload a photo. Ally needs to pay the ID fee.

[TheDragonJedi]

just so you know, staff can't play in case something happens to one of us.

by the way, our team sponsored site is up. click the links in the main page for wdp sponsored teams. register yourselves and look for MWAOG

[chulas]

just so you know, staff can't play in case something happens to one of us.


I can still change him. No big deal. Should I? If i do i will expect some entry money from him. (and others will get some back.).

Iplaced him as staff since it seemed undecided.

[TheDragonJedi]

DEVIN!!!! What's IT GONNA BE!!!!?!!?!?!?!?!?!?

[JDemonpbt]

So Does that mean we have a Website?

[TheDragonJedi]

Si It Does

[paintchick79]

Wait so... how many staff do we actually have? I didn't realize Nick was going to be on our roster... I thought he wasn't. Is there still room for Jason?

[TheDragonJedi]

hmmm. Not like this. were allowed up to 8 on roster. that leaves room for 2. Nick has that one spot, he was always going to be at psp with us. Just not playing. SO we've got a heck of dilemna here. we can only put one more and that is either Jason or devins brother. I'm not even sure where nicks caretaker falls. This is screwed up.

[Mungo]

Hi, I am the infamous "Devin's Brother". Otherwise known as Avery.

I just read some of the recent posts to get a feel for what's going on. As I understand it there are limited roster spots. I don't want to step on any toes and don't want any one to think that I am imposing myself into the team. Devin asked if I was interested in playing with you. I told him I was interested. My intentions would be to earn my way onto the team and into some playing time. I am willing to help in any way I can and in any capacity. If there is someone else that you would rather use, I can understand that. I have only met most of you the one time. I also understand that it will take time and hard work before I am able to earn your respect and hopefully your friendship.


I was told that you are getting some practice jerseys. If possible I would like to get one if still possible.

[paintchick79]

Hold up now...

Avery, I'm sure you're a great guy and I'd love to see you play and all, but it doesn't seem fair at all to let you have a spot when you've only come to one of our "practices" while Jason has come to every practice but one and has driven further than any of us except Jeremy. He's more than paid his dues.

[JDemonpbt]

This is just my $.02 but, since we don't know the status of Nick's Caretaker, as if he's allowed in the Pits with us or not, and I'm sure if he is allowed, it will only be with a proper PSP ID card. I think we should allow Jason on our rooster as Staff. Ally that means he has to have HIS PSP ID Card. And then, allow Avery on the rooster as a player, not staff, and allow him to participate in a few games. As for Nick, this will allow him to be able to coach us, with his caretaker from the other side of the field (Spectators side). This will also help Nick out, in case of any problem arise. Like I said though guys, this is just my $.02

[chulas]

I got a few pennies i can toss in here:
1) As Rene said. We do nto turn any one away. Any one with a passion for the best damn marker made by man in the midwest area should be allowed atleast to be part of the group. No discriminations. (on another side note... i think it woudl be AWESOME to have such a large group of people that we can field 2 or more teams to an event... the squads could be named after the chiors of angels.. that be cool...)
2) the tiem for dicding is running out. This needs to be figured out soon.

as of right now we have 8 people on the roster. 6 players. 2 staff.

[TheDragonJedi]

Hold up now...

Avery, I'm sure you're a great guy and I'd love to see you play and all, but it doesn't seem fair at all to let you have a spot when you've only come to one of our "practices" while Jason has come to every practice but one and has driven further than any of us except Jeremy. He's more than paid his dues.

I'm not liking the tone this is taking.

As of now, I'm making the final decision

1) Nick has a spot, His caretaker has a PSP ID. This will allow him to shuttle nick back and forth, but will not allow him to be in the pit area once a game is in progress. (at least that's how I'm hoping it will work out If not, then I'll Shuttle the guy around, he's my Good buddy.

2) Jason is In. Get his ID, Pay for it, get his picture up.

3) I know Avery well enough I have no problems bringing him in. But the crew has spoken and it's not personal but we can use your coaching help on the spectator side of the netting. This means you can probably get an ID but you will not be on the roster or in the team pit area.

so here it is

ROSTER
1)ME (PLAYER)
2)JEREMY (PLAYER)
3)STEVE (PLAYER)
4)ALLY (PLAYER)
5)DEVIN (PLAYER)
6)ZACH (PLAYER)
7)NICK (STAFF)
8)JASON (STAFF)

[TheDragonJedi]

(on another side note... i think it woudl be AWESOME to have such a large group of people that we can field 2 or more teams to an event... the squads could be named after the chiors of angels.. that be cool...)


I like that. MWAOG:MICHEALANGELO SQUAD
MWAOG:GABRIEL SQUAD

[Mungo]

FYI #1 What ever the team decides, I won't get my feelings hurt. Just know that I am here to help if I can. If that means filling pods and tanks or cleaning and carrying equipment, I am stilling willing to help. If my involvement causes any type of conflict within the team, I don't want that. I wouldn't be much of a team player if I didn't care what was best for the team.

FYI #2 Because of the short notice I am having a dificulty getting time off from work on the Thursday of PSP. It is also likely that I would not be able to get to the field until 9am or so on Friday. If this is a problem then it may help you make your decision.

[Mungo]

I definitely understand. No complaints here.

[JDemonpbt]

Final word on this!!! Rene's gotta point, and its what we originally planned, so what he said is what WE ARE DOING!!! The rooster is,
Jeremy (player)
Rene (player)
Ally (player)
Steve (player)
Zach (player)
Devin (player)
Nick (staff)
Jason (Staff/pending) I have him pending, cause He has until Monday to give us his PSP ID info. If come Monday morning, he still hasn't given us his info, Avery is going to be in his place as staff. END OF DISCUSSION...
Thats Final the tribe has spoken.

[Wolfboy]

just as a question about the coaching thing if Avery has his psp ID card can he stand by the net and coach us? What im asking if having his psp card has any perks of getting him places others cant? Off topic I got my A1 *gunmetal* orderd I also got the seal kit a gold highlight kit and the charger. I cant wait to get this thing in my hands =)

Just thougth of this my bro can also do all the photography and filming of opur games if hes up to it.

[TheDragonJedi]

Damn, everyones beating me to an A1. I just sold my G7 and I'm trying to sell my xbox360



by the way devin, why did you buy a charger? A1's take 9v

[Wolfboy]

The charger is for my bros marker the one that came with his is broke =(

[Crazy99]

13 days until PSP, is everyone ready??

[JDemonpbt]

perks of having a PSP ID card, is it allows the bearer of the card access in the Pits/Players area. Now We are only allowed so many people in our pit, (staging area)and in our coaches box (along the neating inside of the field). These people are who we list as "staff" on our rooster. Anyone else regardless of having a ID or not, can still "coach/cheer/root for us from the spectators side of the field, (the side along the Snake). There will be a ton of Spectators, from/for every team, and they ALL will coach either for you, or against you. Kinda makes you feel like your a Gladiator in the columsium in Roman times. We've gotta win the favor of the crowd, or they will coach against us. The best way to do this, is simply WIN GAMES...

[Crazy99]

Devin and Rene r u guys going to Fox tomorrow??

[TheDragonJedi]

I'm probably not gonna make it, and if I do I won't be playing, sold my G7 waiting to sell 360.

[Crazy99]

I'm probably not gonna make it, and if I do I won't be playing, sold my G7 waiting to sell 360.

u better hope u have a gun for the PSP then

[TheDragonJedi]

u better hope u have a gun for the PSP then

oh I will. In the short time I wrote that someone bought the 360 already!!!

A1 here I COME!!!!

[Crazy99]

oh I will. In the short time I wrote that someone bought the 360 already!!!

A1 here I COME!!!!

lucky u

[Crazy99]

could some one pm me the price for the A1s? I forgot

[JDemonpbt]

Ally any Jersey updates? They were suppose to ship this past Tuesday or Weds, so did they? Have you gotten them yet?

[TheDragonJedi]

I think she would have annunced it with fanfare if she had recieved them. Patience my padawan.

PM'd YOU Zach

[paintchick79]

Jason's APPA number is 19568-9017.

Nothing on the jerseys, then again I have also been away from my email all weekend. Use patience as Rene has said.

Edit: Jason and I are both paid on ID cards. Hopefully everyone of you has sent your entry money to Steve....

[chulas]

OK i the reoster update as mentioned.
Jeremy, Rene, Ally, Zach Devin Myself = playing
Jason, Nick = Staff

I have money fomr all cept Devin and Rene.

Ally, you and Jason need to upload photos.


Also.
the A1 Shoot Effing AMAZING!!!

[TheDragonJedi]

DagNuggit I can't wait just to order mine. The wait will probably kill me.


I'm working on getting the last bit of cash for you don't worry, should have it this next weekend before PSP.

[paintchick79]

We uploaded them, they're just "pending approval", don't worry.

[chulas]

So played more this past Sunday.
Any chance of any one being able to come up to stinger paintball next week sunday?

[TheDragonJedi]

Where is stinger?

[Crazy99]

I would go to Stingers but, Fox is becoming something like Badlandz and I will be going there on sunday.

[chulas]

Stinger is in Kewaskum WI About30-40 minutes north of Milwaukee.
7865 Sandy Ridge Road, Kewaskum, Wisconsin 53040

No prob, i under stadn that Fox is closer for you guys. Just asking..

[TheDragonJedi]

OK i the reoster update as mentioned.
Jeremy, Rene, Ally, Zach Devin Myself = playing
Jason, Nick = Staff

I have money fomr all cept Devin and Rene.

Ally, you and Jason need to upload photos.


Also.
the A1 Shoot Effing AMAZING!!!



Steve you accidently removed NICK!!!!! and just for his sake put him down as player. If he manages to get PSP to let him play but one game, He will have to help pay for entry too.

nicks ID 41236-8480

[paintchick79]

Well folks, I had a §§§§ty first day of work











....



But...


It was made better by the fact that OUR STUFF IS HERE!

I must say, everything looks incredible. Everyone's jersey is here along with 3 barrel banners, 4 headbands, and a banner. That's what I ordered and that's what we got. I must say I'm especially pleased with the headbands since all I sent them was a tileable image. Everything turned out incredible, pictures of yours truly in all her beauty will follow soon.

[Wolfboy]

Just for Rene and Zach: I plan to go to Fox this next sunday I'm sorry I didnt make it out just this last sunday I went the week before and my mom didnt want me to miss church two weeks in a row. But my bro might come out as well and I will have my A1 by then *comming tommarrow!!!* So I would like to get together with all you guys then if you got the money. I will be under my nifty green tent I was also wondering what tiem you guys planned on getting there and how long you would be there? As for the jerseys that !@#$ing AWSOME I cant wait to see them =)

[TheDragonJedi]

Well folks, I had a §§§§ty first day of work











....



But...


It was made better by the fact that OUR STUFF IS HERE!

I must say, everything looks incredible. Everyone's jersey is here along with 3 barrel banners, 4 headbands, and a banner. That's what I ordered and that's what we got. I must say I'm especially pleased with the headbands since all I sent them was a tileable image. Everything turned out incredible, pictures of yours truly in all her beauty will follow soon.

I cannot remember what I ordered but I hope to god it includes either the head band or the barrel banner.

How does the banner look??? Cmon Please I wanna SEE!!!!



Devin

You suck, I'm ordering mine tomorrow. I'm paying the extra money to get it by thursday. UGH, Anyway, I went and ordered the LPR and Exhaust Valve Gauges for the A1 in case nobody has.

So yeah I'm gonna try and make it to fox, gotta give it a spin first.

[Crazy99]

Just for Rene and Zach: I plan to go to Fox this next sunday I'm sorry I didnt make it out just this last sunday I went the week before and my mom didnt want me to miss church two weeks in a row. But my bro might come out as well and I will have my A1 by then *comming tommarrow!!!* So I would like to get together with all you guys then if you got the money. I will be under my nifty green tent I was also wondering what tiem you guys planned on getting there and how long you would be there? As for the jerseys that !@#$ing AWSOME I cant wait to see them =)

I didnt make it either, but i heared that Fox is becoming something like Badlandz now with Avalanche going there now. As for time, what do u think would be good on sunday at fox. I go about 2 1/2 cases sitting around that I want to use up on the Chicago layout.

Cant wait to see the jerseys!!

[TheDragonJedi]

Someone Needs To Get Ahold Of Steve And Get Nick On That Roster Ahora!!!!!!

I Don"t Have The Login Info To Do The Change Myself.

[chulas]

WTF I had Nick on there.
I am CERTIAN.

damnit

Someone Needs To Get Ahold Of Steve And Get Nick On That Roster Ahora!!!!!!

I Don"t Have The Login Info To Do The Change Myself.

[chulas]

Dunno what happened.
But all better.

Steve you accidently removed NICK!!!!! and just for his sake put him down as player. If he manages to get PSP to let him play but one game, He will have to help pay for entry too.

nicks ID 41236-8480

[TheDragonJedi]

WOOT, A1 on the way, Paid MUCHO extra for SUPAFAST DELIVERY. I Should be able to make a trip to fox if for a couple of hours. Bummer fathers day this weekend, gonna have a tight schedule.

[chulas]

Hey what colors did those that got an A1 get?
i have Gloss Black to Red (very purdy)

WOOT, A1 on the way, Paid MUCHO extra for SUPAFAST DELIVERY. I Should be able to make a trip to fox if for a couple of hours. Bummer fathers day this weekend, gonna have a tight schedule.

[JDemonpbt]

For thse who want to see our Jersey's NOW, there is a pic of them under the PB Jersey Pic Samples at www.animalpaintball.com They are Freakin Bad A@# !!!!. Its in Row 276.

[TheDragonJedi]

Hey what colors did those that got an A1 get?
i have Gloss Black to Red (very purdy)

I Got Gunmetal Velvet

Nick Got Blue/Black Gloss


For thse who want to see our Jersey's NOW, there is a pic of them under the PB Jersey Pic Samples at www.animalpaintball.com They are Freakin Bad A@# !!!!. Its in Row 276.


HELLZ YA!!!!

[paintchick79]

Jeremy - sorry I haven't gotten back to you about those softears, is it OK if I give you a check for everything @ PSP? I will reimburse you for shipping to me on the spring kit as well. Don't worry about having them for PSP, as far as I know I cannot use them for that anyway.

[Crazy99]

For thse who want to see our Jersey's NOW, there is a pic of them under the PB Jersey Pic Samples at www.animalpaintball.com They are Freakin Bad A@# !!!!. Its in Row 276.

they look fooking sweet

[paintchick79]

Pictars!

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/paintchick79/Picture001-1.jpg
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/paintchick79/Picture002-1.jpg
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d180/paintchick79/Picture003.jpg

You'll have to use your imaginations as far as the barrel banners go.

Now my question to all of you is this: Since most of you will not be seeing your jerseys before the event, would anyone have a problem with me doing a delicate cold wash on all of these to get the new clothes itchiness out? It's an all or nothing deal, I'm not going to pick jerseys out of the pile and wash some and not others... everyone's at once or not at all.

I have 12 jerseys - if you paid for a jersey, you got one. That's...

Steve
Kristen
Jeremy
Nick
Rene
Devin
Zach
David Kain
Rick Kain
Jon
Jenny
and me.

I also have headbands for Jeremy, Devin, Steve, and myself and barrel banners for Jeremy, Zach, and Steve, as well as one (1) team banner.

[TheDragonJedi]

I also have headbands for Jeremy, Devin, Steve, and myself and barrel banners for Jeremy, Zach, and Steve, as well as one (1) team banner.

Damn, I coulda swore I asked you to put an order of these items in for me as well. Do me the favor and find out if you can order those two items. I don't care much about having them for PSP but I'd like em for our next tourney.

[paintchick79]

I will not deal with them again. I can send you the artwork and you can resubmit it if you'd like, but I cannot justify working with them again despite how well our stuff turned out.

[TheDragonJedi]

I will not deal with them again. I can send you the artwork and you can resubmit it if you'd like, but I cannot justify working with them again despite how well our stuff turned out.

Gee thanks I guess.

[paintchick79]

Sorry. They overcharged my mom's credit card, promised us a refund and we still have not gotten it, they wouldn't respond to any of my emails until I sent them multiple times once we sent them money, and they told us 5 weeks max when it took more like 9. I hate to be an ass, but I'm not dealing with that again.

[slapshot]

MidWest AOG,

That's what I call a quality JERSEY ! You definitely have some talent there !
That is by far the best design I have ever seen. Color scheme is fantastic !

Please post schedule of Chicago PSP when you have it. Would like to stop by and support the team.

Great Job and Best of Luck Next Week ! Play Tough, Play Hard and Have Fun !

Regards,
Mike

[Speedy_in_Blue]

any of you guys gonna be there Tuesday-Thursday? My team plays Wed/Thur in D3 Xball(260 HateKrew) and Id love to rock the jersey one of those days if I can get mine. Ally, I think I sent you an extra $10 on accident when I originally paid, any way to could mail me mine?

[paintchick79]

Thanks for the positive comments, slapshot!

Jon - I'll be there at some point on Thursday but I couldn't tell you how early it will be. You'd be more likely to actually get it on time if I just give it to you there (and I'll also give you your $10).

[Speedy_in_Blue]

no biggy on the $10, consider it a "contribution" to the team.

Ill pm you my cell number and you can call me when your up there.

[JDemonpbt]

Jeremy - sorry I haven't gotten back to you about those softears, is it OK if I give you a check for everything @ PSP? I will reimburse you for shipping to me on the spring kit as well. Don't worry about having them for PSP, as far as I know I cannot use them for that anyway.

Sounds Good Ally, you can pay me back there at PSP. Also do you think I could get back my Angel tool kit from you there? As for the soft ears goes, I went bust all around. I couldn't get any from any of our suppliers at the moment, but might be able to get them later. Like you said no need for them now during PSP. Heck, you might be able to find some there at PSP. Just an idea. As for Washing the jersey's goes, yeah I'm for it. I really recommend you wash the new clothes (THIS IS INCLUDING THOSE WHO BOUGHT PANTS FROM ME) to help get rid of the stiffness in them.

Slapshot. Thanks too for the support. We plan to be there on Thursday-Sunday. We are playing Friday and Saturday, and Hopefully Sunday Too. Will post more details when we get them.

Jon, Like I just said, we'll be there on Thursday-Sunday. We might get a chance to watch your team on Thursday, but we already have a bit of a hetic schedule for that day.

GUYS PLAN ON MEETING UP AROUND 12:30-1pm ON THURSDAY @ THE KEE ACTION SPORTS BOOTH. From there we'll watch a few games, and check out the vending booths as a team. Then we are planning on having a bit of a final last minute practice/meeting session at Devin's house. He lives approx 1 mile from where PSP is being held at, and its within walking distance. Guys this is important, and we all need to be there to discuss some matters, and hopefully Ally, and myself will pass out any/all the goodies there.

[Speedy_in_Blue]

lookin forward to meeting you guys. when you guys know your schedule, lmk cause Id like to watch/coach from the sidelines

[Speedy_in_Blue]

also, is it to late to get pants? Ive been trying to find Blue 06 Airtimes EVERYWHERE and I cant find them in 2XL, hell I cant find them period.

[TheDragonJedi]

also, is it to late to get pants? Ive been trying to find Blue 06 Airtimes EVERYWHERE and I cant find them in 2XL, hell I cant find them period.

We never got word on the pants. Only jerseys and they're pretty much taken up by retail outlets already.

I'll be around most of that week, I'm going to try and get as much a feel for this field as I can by watching, maybe tape a few games.

I'll be stopping by your tent to yak it up and get to know some of you.



EVERY ONE ELSE.

Who's planning on going to the ACTIONVILLAGE Sale this saturday. I want to go up and get a few things as well as stick around for the A1 drawing. If anyone else show's up we can have a quick sit down over lunch or something.

Ally can you post the artwork on our google group or something, I'd like to submit it and deal with them myself if you don't want to.

[JDemonpbt]

Everyone on the team playing, please check the google group for Important pricing info. remember too, Shhh is the word.

[paintchick79]

Rene, check your PMs

[JDemonpbt]

Everyone on the team playing, please check the google group for Important pricing info. remember too, Shhh is the word.

There's more.

[Crazy99]

Jeremy I got the pants and sly gloves thanks

[JDemonpbt]

Jeremy I got the pants and sly gloves thanks

Cool I'm glad to know that. I really recommend you wash the pants a couple of times like Ally said about the jersey's, to get out the stiffness in them.

[Crazy99]

for those who got the A1's let see some pics

[paintchick79]

DO you guys want me to wash the jerseys or not?

[Wolfboy]

So heres some pics of my new baby!
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y254/wolf30001/DSCN1949.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y254/wolf30001/DSCN1950.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y254/wolf30001/DSCN1951.jpg

Sorry the images are kinda crappy but youll see its true beauty after I bunker you with it! J/K

Also Ally I also rember ordering a barrel banner. I was wondering if you got names mixed up or if you just didnt put in the order? Just thought I would ask. By the way all the stuff looks awsome great job Ally!

[paintchick79]

Devin: I only got $20 from you man, that covered the headband only.

[Crazy99]

Devin and Rene do u guys want to go Saturday or Sunday??

[Wolfboy]

Um I would preffer sunday I have a grad party to attend sat so sun would probly be good for me. but if its better for sat for you two then I could see what I could do

[Crazy99]

Um I would preffer sunday I have a grad party to attend sat so sun would probly be good for me. but if its better for sat for you two then I could see what I could do

I was just asking because Fox is going to be crowded like no other and we may not be able to play on the Chicago Layout for Sunday

So I guess were going Sunday unless u or Rene say other wise

[JDemonpbt]

DO you guys want me to wash the jerseys or not?

My vote is Yes, and if no one else says anything about it Ally, then Please do wash them before you head out for PSP. Also, Remember Ally to hang dry them, drying them in the dryer will cause little fuzzys on the fabric.

[TheDragonJedi]

SI, it only makes sense to do so.

[TheDragonJedi]

Cool I'm glad to know that. I really recommend you wash the pants a couple of times like Ally said about the jersey's, to get out the stiffness in them.

did you send everybodys out? just making sure cause I didn't get mine yet and don't want it to have been stolen. (two houses got broken into in the past 3 weeks) I skipped work just to be here when UPS arrived with my A1 for fear it too would get stolen if I left it outside.


CLICK ON THIS LINK FOR PICS OF MY BITCH!! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/darkmatterpaintball)

[TheDragonJedi]

Also Ally I also rember ordering a barrel banner. I was wondering if you got names mixed up or if you just didnt put in the order? Just thought I would ask. By the way all the stuff looks awsome great job Ally!

Devin, I'm speaking with Animal about ordering those items. I'm getting the headband and 2 barrel banners, one for me and one for you. No Charge. Ally I still need the artwork. I sent you my email address, here it is again. bludream_2000@yahoo.com

[JDemonpbt]

I only sent out Zach's pants Rene. I still have yours, and was just going to bring them up there with me for PSP. Also since your talkin to Animal, check about getting Avery a jersey, they should be able to do it, since they are suppose to keep all art work on file, for future replacement orders.

[TheDragonJedi]

I only sent out Zach's pants Rene. I still have yours, and was just going to bring them up there with me for PSP. Also since your talkin to Animal, check about getting Avery a jersey, they should be able to do it, since they are suppose to keep all art work on file, for future replacement orders.

way ahead of you. But I still need the artwork and the fonts to provide them with a proof with avery's name on it unless they do that themselves.

cool on the pants, I don't want to have to worry about them.

[Crazy99]

Devin, Rene FOX is open on Monday, Tuesday which would be less crowded and we would get a better chance of playing on the 07 field. Im only suggesting this because on Sunday so many teams will be out there and with just us we most likely wont be able to play on the Chicago field layout or their 05 xball field

[paintchick79]

Sorry about that, Rene, artwork has been sent. Make sure you tell them to tile the headband pattern HORIZONTALLY ONLY.

I don't think they will do a jersey for Avery, because they require a 5 jersey minimum for fully custom jerseys. This is because of the time required to set up the screens and the printer -- doing it for one jersey would become incredibly expensive.

[JDemonpbt]

Sorry about that, Rene, artwork has been sent. Make sure you tell them to tile the headband pattern HORIZONTALLY ONLY.

I don't think they will do a jersey for Avery, because they require a 5 jersey minimum for fully custom jerseys. This is because of the time required to set up the screens and the printer -- doing it for one jersey would become incredibly expensive.

They advertise they keep all screens from previous custom jerseys on file in case teams add new players to thier roosters or if someone else just wants a replacement jersey made up for them, so I don't think it'll be to much of a problem. The minimum order is for the enital order only.

"When my team places an order and we get some new members a year later, will you still have all our art work and specs on file?
Yes, when Teams place orders we keep those specs, such as logos, fonts, jersey layouts, etc... on file for any Re-Orders. You can always place a Re-Order at this link." From Animalpaintball's website.

[TheDragonJedi]

zach,

we'll need to muscle our way through the crowds! I don't have much paint, like 1/2 case really, I really don't plan on being their much longer than an hour and a half tops on sunday. I'm more interested in seeing how everyone else is playing the field. Gives us a better idea then how to counter. that was my plan anyway.

I plan on being there around noon sunday. and not staying very long, Heck I think I'll try and convince my dad to come out.

[Crazy99]

zach,

we'll need to muscle our way through the crowds! I don't have much paint, like 1/2 case really, I really don't plan on being their much longer than an hour and a half tops on sunday. I'm more interested in seeing how everyone else is playing the field. Gives us a better idea then how to counter. that was my plan anyway.

I plan on being there around noon sunday. and not staying very long, Heck I think I'll try and convince my dad to come out.

alright sunday it is

**EDIT** I cant go any more I have to work so Rene and Devin have fun at Fox

[TheDragonJedi]

Everyone, Prepare For Playing In The Rain This Next Weekend!!!!!!!!!!!!

[paintchick79]

Wheeeeee swimming!

In other news... omfg I want an A1 0.o

[TheDragonJedi]

No Kidding. It's a bad ass piece of fool mowing machinery. I emulated Max's test by freezing my balls and shooting them through the A1 and it worked, I wish I coulda taped it or something but it's been done.

The field was not nearly as crowded as you were afraid it would be. I got lost on my way to fox so I didn't get there until the time I intended to leave. So I checked the field out some and believe me guys. we can do this. This is an easy field, which is what makes it harder. There are a few key spots much like steve's pointed out in his neat diagram.

I can't stress this enough, we will need to put all our team work into this one. It's an easy field as long as were doing what we are supposed to. alot of these guys were running through too quickly and opening themselves up instantly.

[Speedy_in_Blue]

if you guys dont mind, Ill post some of my teams plays and what not.

Dorito side is key. Off the break, back center lanes dorito side over one of the lane blockers, he has a good blind shot on the Dorito side temple and Dorito side corner. Send 1 person to the temple on the dorito line off break with the back center bumping out to the temple between the side and backcenter. From there they can then switch sides and shoot at the snake.

From there he can lock down the snake side fairly easy, and the dorito side player can work his way up. TRY TO SHOOT OUT THE DORITO SIDE! By doing this your dorito player can pretty much just run down the field if no one is on his same tape.

[paintchick79]

Steve and I played at Stinger today and found it to be a pretty good field. We noted that many people played the trees (small cans off the X) despite their seemingly uselessness. The back end of the snake is blind to the back corner on its tape (and vice versa) until you get past the middle two knuckles (temples if I remember right). The dorito side is godlike. It is easy to move up and there are plenty of good angles from that side. We didn't play back or mid/center very much, but that was my impression of the field.

For any of you who haven't been to Stinger yet... it is an incredible facility. I will definitely be going back -- well worth the hour and forty-five minute drive.

[TheDragonJedi]

if you guys dont mind, Ill post some of my teams plays and what not.

Dorito side is key. Off the break, back center lanes dorito side over one of the lane blockers, he has a good blind shot on the Dorito side temple and Dorito side corner. Send 1 person to the temple on the dorito line off break with the back center bumping out to the temple between the side and backcenter. From there they can then switch sides and shoot at the snake.

From there he can lock down the snake side fairly easy, and the dorito side player can work his way up. TRY TO SHOOT OUT THE DORITO SIDE! By doing this your dorito player can pretty much just run down the field if no one is on his same tape.


Oh yeah, about that, watch out for the top of the X's on the dorito side.

[Crazy99]

The field was not nearly as crowded as you were afraid it would be. I got lost on my way to fox so I didn't get there until the time I intended to leave. So I checked the field out some and believe me guys. we can do this. This is an easy field, which is what makes it harder. There are a few key spots much like steve's pointed out in his neat diagram.

I was going be what ppl were saying on Fox's pbn thread and it was full or ppl saying they were going sunday.

[JDemonpbt]

Man it seems I've been missing out on all the fun, and to make matters worst, things have not been good for me at work at all, this past two weeks. Needless to say, when I get back from PSP, I've gotta be looking for a new job.

[Speedy_in_Blue]

that sucks dude. Ally, I talked to Dave and Rick Kain yesterday at practice. Im supposed to pick up their Jerseys for them when I meet up with you guys in Chicago.

Heres my cell number for anyone of you guys who wanna get ahold of me while we are up there 260-701-0715

Ill be there Tuesday-Sunday, catch you all then!

[TheDragonJedi]

Man it seems I've been missing out on all the fun, and to make matters worst, things have not been good for me at work at all, this past two weeks. Needless to say, when I get back from PSP, I've gotta be looking for a new job.

ouch dude. I'm sorry to hear. I hope it doesn't come down to that either.


Jon, I'll be there Thursday for registration and all that, I'll come around your booth in the meantime. Who else is showing up thursday?

Zach,

well I actually got there around 2pm, by then I saw lots of people leaving. I guess the heat really got to them.

[chulas]

I will be down Thursday Morning / afternoon. Get all the registration out of the way, wander the booths, find some fiends of mine.

[TheDragonJedi]

I will be down Thursday Morning / afternoon. Get all the registration out of the way, wander the booths, find some fiends of mine.

BTW, I"VE got your money, so if you want to meet up thursday I can give it to you there.

[Crazy99]

i will be there thursday

[chulas]

hey Guys... the gridding is up:
http://www.paintball-players.org/scores/L1/E517/brackets.html

here is our bracket:
7 Sublime
18 Catastrophe
31 DVS
42 Midwest AOG
55 Stray Dawgz

[paintchick79]

I know Sublime. Chad and Mike are cool but Tim and Matt need to be, erm... persuaded to leave the field. I don't know who this Zachary is. If we win one game the entire event, it needs to be this one.

[TheDragonJedi]

I know Sublime. Chad and Mike are cool but Tim and Matt need to be, erm... persuaded to leave the field. I don't know who this Zachary is. If we win one game the entire event, it needs to be this one.

Make sure to point out the ones that need persuading. I'm very good at that.

[Crazy99]

Check out the schedule for Friday, I think I got it right

PSP2-Field
8:04-Sublime
8:20-Catastrophe
8:36-Stray Dawgz
9:04-DVS
9:24-Sublime
9:40-Catastrophe
9:56-Stray Dawgz
10:24-DVS
10:44-Sublime
11:00-Catastrophe
11:16-Stray Dawgz
11:44-DVS

Here is the link to the page
http://www.paintball-players.org/scores/L1/E517/schedule.html

[paintchick79]

Make sure to point out the ones that need persuading. I'm very good at that.

They're twins, they'll be the two that look the same.

Thanks for the schedule, Zach.

[Wolfboy]

the team catastrophe has this guy listed as Div3

http://www.paintball-players.org/cgi-bin/playerprofile.cgi?PID=17563

Then its got this guy listed as Div4?

http://www.paintball-players.org/cgi-bin/playerprofile.cgi?PID=17579

Would anyone mind explaining that to me. Look at the experience both those guys have the same amount of Div3 exp

Are we only playing Fri if we dont get out of prelims?

[Wolfboy]

I just wanted to say as well after reviewing the teams that we will be playing in the prelims the one we will really have to be prepaired for is sublime last year they went all the way to the quarter finals in div4 psp. also in the other league they participated in they were playing novice for 3 different events so we really need to be on our toes with them. Also in looking at their scores from last season not but once did they come close to a tie. They either got blown out of the water or destroyed the other team. So it looks like we will need to push hard on them. I hope this has been helpfull and its just my 2cents but i would like to hear everyone elses opinion on the different teams.

[Crazy99]

Are we only playing Fri if we dont get out of prelims?

Friday and Sunday if we make it that far

[JDemonpbt]

Sounds Good Ally, you can pay me back there at PSP. Also do you think I could get back my Angel tool kit from you there? As for the soft ears goes, I went bust all around. I couldn't get any from any of our suppliers at the moment, but might be able to get them later. Like you said no need for them now during PSP. Heck, you might be able to find some there at PSP. Just an idea. As for Washing the jersey's goes, yeah I'm for it. I really recommend you wash the new clothes (THIS IS INCLUDING THOSE WHO BOUGHT PANTS FROM ME) to help get rid of the stiffness in them.

Slapshot. Thanks too for the support. We plan to be there on Thursday-Sunday. We are playing Friday and Saturday, and Hopefully Sunday Too. Will post more details when we get them.

Jon, Like I just said, we'll be there on Thursday-Sunday. We might get a chance to watch your team on Thursday, but we already have a bit of a hetic schedule for that day.

GUYS PLAN ON MEETING UP AROUND 12:30-1pm ON THURSDAY @ THE KEE ACTION SPORTS BOOTH. From there we'll watch a few games, and check out the vending booths as a team. Then we are planning on having a bit of a final last minute practice/meeting session at Devin's house. He lives approx 1 mile from where PSP is being held at, and its within walking distance. Guys this is important, and we all need to be there to discuss some matters, and hopefully Ally, and myself will pass out any/all the goodies there.

Just thought I would restate this as a reminder....

[JDemonpbt]

I know Sublime. Chad and Mike are cool but Tim and Matt need to be, erm... persuaded to leave the field. I don't know who this Zachary is. If we win one game the entire event, it needs to be this one.

We won't need to Persuaded them, the reffing at PSP is VERY STRICK, and the fact that they will get an 3 for 1 against them if they don't leave the field should be all the persuation they should need. Although adding a couple of "parting shots" should remind them too.

[TheDragonJedi]

Just thought I would restate this as a reminder....

I'll meet up with you guys but the last thing I'm going to do is get pulled around following a group. Really irks me to "Have" to stop when I don't want to stop or go where I don't want to go, and leave when I don't want to leave. Plus I have other people I would like to meet up with that day too.

I'll meet up, watch a few games with you guys, walk around and enjoy the day with my wife, and meet up later at devins.

[chulas]

I would recommend meeting at the registration tent first. Take care of the IMPORTANT things. get ID cards, get Team Signed in.
Registration starts 1pm. Shoot for say noon-1 meet at the registration tent. take care of the NECESSARY tasks.. then go from there.
Also..
Catians Meetings is 5:30pm not to forget. I am pretty sure it is open for any one.. just that since my names is associat woth all the team reg stuff.. i will plan on being there.

[TheDragonJedi]

speaking of registration. Please follow the directions for the express ID checkout. print it out and bring it with you. it will make things go much faster as well if we do it all at once in alphabetical order by last name.

[matthepepe]

the team catastrophe has this guy listed as Div3

http://www.paintball-players.org/cgi-bin/playerprofile.cgi?PID=17563

Then its got this guy listed as Div4?

http://www.paintball-players.org/cgi-bin/playerprofile.cgi?PID=17579

Would anyone mind explaining that to me. Look at the experience both those guys have the same amount of Div3 exp

Are we only playing Fri if we dont get out of prelims?
dont get all caught up in rankings and details like that, it shouldnt change a thing about the way you play.

[JDemonpbt]

Matt did you get to see our Jersey's we got made up? There is pics of them on the first post of page 55. Let us know what you think, since were going to be representing AOG.

[Crazy99]

Just thought I would restate this as a reminder....

thanks for reposting that I couldnt remember the time to meet up

[chulas]

oh yeah Jerseys..
they look effin SWEET!!! Ally brought me mine this past sunday.

[paintchick79]

I'll meet up with you guys but the last thing I'm going to do is get pulled around following a group. Really irks me to "Have" to stop when I don't want to stop or go where I don't want to go, and leave when I don't want to leave. Plus I have other people I would like to meet up with that day too.

I'll meet up, watch a few games with you guys, walk around and enjoy the day with my wife, and meet up later at devins.

Quoted... for the truth.

dont get all caught up in rankings and details like that, it shouldnt change a thing about the way you play.

Matt speaks truth, as usual.

oh yeah Jerseys..
they look effin SWEET!!! Ally brought me mine this past sunday.

We were the pimpinest pimps at Stinger... whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat

[matthepepe]

the jerseys turned out real nice, if anyone wnats to sell one when they are done ill take it off your back :) or ill just steal it off your back at the event

[paintchick79]

Matt - apparently we CAN still get more made, let Rene know if you want one.

[Crazy99]

I got some blue tape to put on our pods so no one steals them after games

[paintchick79]

I will be making labels for all my pods. I recommend you guys do the same, put something like

Property Of (Your Name) - MW AOG

This way we make sure that not only does our team have all our pods, but everyone gets his pods back at the end of the tournament.

[JDemonpbt]

lol Guys I feel like a kid waiting on Christmas right now...

But no really a couple of things want to ask. 1st can some one bring a large cooler with them? This is store our paint in while not playing. Next, I'm going to see if Jenny will bring her lap top computer with her, so we can download pics here for everyone else to see, and if anyone is planning on video taping us, then maybe we could download Video too. Just a thought. Next Guys Lets just plan on meeting at the registation booth as mentioned. All I want us to do as a group from there, is meet a few people, get our bearings as to which field is which, and then everyone can go on thier marry own way for a few hours. After which, we'll all head out to Devin's for a brief team meeting. Those of you who are masterminding game stratiges, bring them with you to the meeting. Another note too, if your wanting to take care of sponsorship offers with Jenny, you need to tell her while we're together. Other then all that, Guys remember this what we started the team for, now lets go and give it our all. Have Fun too, but WE WANT TO FREAKIN KILL EVERYONE!!!!! Our 1st goal is to make the top 2 spots in our bracket to move up to the Quarter Finals. So lets DO IT!!!!!!

[TheDragonJedi]

lol Guys I feel like a kid waiting on Christmas right now...

But no really a couple of things want to ask. 1st can some one bring a large cooler with them? This is store our paint in while not playing. Next, I'm going to see if Jenny will bring her lap top computer with her, so we can download pics here for everyone else to see, and if anyone is planning on video taping us, then maybe we could download Video too. Just a thought. Next Guys Lets just plan on meeting at the registation booth as mentioned. All I want us to do as a group from there, is meet a few people, get our bearings as to which field is which, and then everyone can go on thier marry own way for a few hours. After which, we'll all head out to Devin's for a brief team meeting. Those of you who are masterminding game stratiges, bring them with you to the meeting. Another note too, if your wanting to take care of sponsorship offers with Jenny, you need to tell her while we're together. Other then all that, Guys remember this what we started the team for, now lets go and give it our all. Have Fun too, but WE WANT TO FREAKIN KILL EVERYONE!!!!! Our 1st goal is to make the top 2 spots in our bracket to move up to the Quarter Finals. So lets DO IT!!!!!!


I've got a large cooler I was planning on using for our paint. Does anyone have a way of getting dry ice?

I also have a laptop I can bring, but batteries don't last long.

Also I recommend everyone take a look at warpig.tv virtual field for PSP. you can walk through it like it was really there TRY IT NOW.

What do you mean sponsorship offers? I'll PM you now as there is one thing I need for you to bring with you or get for me at the event.

[Mungo]

I also have a cooler we could use. I checked the local Meijer store in Bolingbrook carries Dry Ice @ $1.29 a pound.

[TheDragonJedi]

suhweet

[JDemonpbt]

Rene, check yur messages.

[paintchick79]

Jason and I are each bringing coolers, but for beverages. We'll probably end up filling one with Gatorade and one with bottled water. I'd like to advise each and every one of you to stay the FOOK away from junk food and soda while we are in Chicago, just for the sake of your health. Soda dehydrates you and candy and soda will make you play hard for like an hour and then after that you'll feel like crap. I recommend eating lots of noodles, rice, bread, and other carb type foods, particularly the day before.

Lastly, I was thinking about doing some type of outing type deal as a team while we're there. I had though perhaps we as a team (along with anyone else anyone might like to bring along) could go out for dinner on Friday night, maybe to a Chili's or a Red Robin or some similar place. Nothing too expensive, just something to unwind with at the end of the day.

[TheDragonJedi]

Jason and I are each bringing coolers, but for beverages. We'll probably end up filling one with Gatorade and one with bottled water. I'd like to advise each and every one of you to stay the FOOK away from junk food and soda while we are in Chicago, just for the sake of your health. Soda dehydrates you and candy and soda will make you play hard for like an hour and then after that you'll feel like crap. I recommend eating lots of noodles, rice, bread, and other carb type foods, particularly the day before.

Lastly, I was thinking about doing some type of outing type deal as a team while we're there. I had though perhaps we as a team (along with anyone else anyone might like to bring along) could go out for dinner on Friday night, maybe to a Chili's or a Red Robin or some similar place. Nothing too expensive, just something to unwind with at the end of the day.


2 questions

1) Say we bring our own stuff to drink. Can we put it in your cooler
2) If we run out of stuff to drink, can we drink yours
3) I was planning on going to the pool party afterwards 8pm-10pm is it going to be safe to swim if we go to any one of these restuarants? How long do you think I should wait?
4) what time did you plan on going to dinner?

[paintchick79]

2 questions

1) Say we bring our own stuff to drink. Can we put it in your cooler

Um... ew. I don't want your nasty commie drinks contaminating mine...

Come on dude, of course you can.

2) If we run out of stuff to drink, can we drink yours

I had planned on making our coolers community coolers with beverages for all mankind (though if you wanted to toss a couple bucks my way to help cover the cost I'd appreciate it... not required though).

3) I was planning on going to the pool party afterwards 8pm-10pm is it going to be safe to swim if we go to any one of these restuarants? How long do you think I should wait?

Old wives' tale. Worst that might happen is you get a tummyache. Swim whenever you like.

4) what time did you plan on going to dinner?

I hadn't worked that all out yet, I was hoping we could collaborate on that detail, as well as the all important question: where DOES everyone want to go?

[JDemonpbt]

2 questions

1) Say we bring our own stuff to drink. Can we put it in your cooler
2) If we run out of stuff to drink, can we drink yours
3) I was planning on going to the pool party afterwards 8pm-10pm is it going to be safe to swim if we go to any one of these restuarants? How long do you think I should wait?
4) what time did you plan on going to dinner?

Thats not 2 questions... more like 4.

[JDemonpbt]

Jason and I are each bringing coolers, but for beverages. We'll probably end up filling one with Gatorade and one with bottled water. I'd like to advise each and every one of you to stay the FOOK away from junk food and soda while we are in Chicago, just for the sake of your health. Soda dehydrates you and candy and soda will make you play hard for like an hour and then after that you'll feel like crap. I recommend eating lots of noodles, rice, bread, and other carb type foods, particularly the day before.

Lastly, I was thinking about doing some type of outing type deal as a team while we're there. I had though perhaps we as a team (along with anyone else anyone might like to bring along) could go out for dinner on Friday night, maybe to a Chili's or a Red Robin or some similar place. Nothing too expensive, just something to unwind with at the end of the day.

Yes Mommy... No she's got some good advice here guys.

[TheDragonJedi]

Thats not 2 questions... more like 4.

I wasn't counting.

[Wolfboy]

Yeah so me and Avery hit up the psp tuesday and got our ID cards its very quick if you have all the info. Then we decided to hit up some vendors so we went around to all of them kinda made a list of the things that we wanted to get. then right at the end I told him we should check out the NXE booth because i knew that there was alot of gear i wanted to get from them. So we looked at the big directory in the place and get this NO FREAKING NXE BOOTH!!!!!????? Im pissed so anyways that doesnt mean that you cant get NXE stuff there I found a booth that was like an online store that had a whole bunch of NXE stuff so if you wanna get NXE stuff youll have to buy it full price =( Well aside from all that I like the layout better this year other than paying to sit in the grandstands its all pretty good. As far as a resturant goes I love Bennigans =) But where ever is good as long as its not seafood YUK!!

[TheDragonJedi]

how ever will you get used to the taste of fish?

[Mungo]

I have to agree on the anti-seafood sentiment. There are plenty of choices for dinner within a few blocks and even more if you drive a few minutes away.

[Wolfboy]

Oh by the way yall check this out!
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y254/wolf30001/DSCN1967.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y254/wolf30001/DSCN1961.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y254/wolf30001/DSCN1959.jpg


Thomas Taylor is my HERO!

[paintchick79]

I have to agree on the anti-seafood sentiment. There are plenty of choices for dinner within a few blocks and even more if you drive a few minutes away.

What is Bennigan's and what do they have? What else do you suggest?

EDIT: Also, Jeremy - do you think you could bring that 45/45 for me again? I'm having troubles with the LP kit, and while I do plan to talk to the PMI folks about it tomorrow, I'd like to make sure a backup is available. I will also write you a check at PSP for the kit and the soft ears, so don't worry, I haven't forgotten :)

[Mungo]

It's a Pub/Restraunt Chain and it's only a couple of blocks from the field.

http://www.bennigans.com/

[Crazy99]

Oh by the way yall check this out!
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y254/wolf30001/DSCN1967.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y254/wolf30001/DSCN1961.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y254/wolf30001/DSCN1959.jpg


Thomas Taylor is my HERO!

Now all u got to do is dye it with random colors

[TheDragonJedi]

Oh by the way yall check this out!
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y254/wolf30001/DSCN1967.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y254/wolf30001/DSCN1961.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y254/wolf30001/DSCN1959.jpg


Thomas Taylor is my HERO!

HELL YA DID IT. now like zack said, put some color to it.

I'm HYPED UP yall, put on your war paint and crank that adrenaline music up cause we gonna MOW SOME INSANE FOOLS!!!!

[JDemonpbt]

What is Bennigan's and what do they have? What else do you suggest?

EDIT: Also, Jeremy - do you think you could bring that 45/45 for me again? I'm having troubles with the LP kit, and while I do plan to talk to the PMI folks about it tomorrow, I'd like to make sure a backup is available. I will also write you a check at PSP for the kit and the soft ears, so don't worry, I haven't forgotten :)

I wwas planning on it. Actually I was planning on using my 45/45, but if you need, then I can settle for using my 68/45. As for the check, make it out to the shop, and give it to Jenny. I still haven't gotten the soft ears too just to remind you, Actually I'm rather upset w/ JT Sports since we placed our order with them 2 weeks ago and still haven't recieved the merchandise. That was suppose to have my New Chrome lens in it.

[Crazy99]

where is the registration booth at the event? so I know where to go when I get there tomorrow

[paintchick79]

Alrighty, no problem. I can also use the 68/45 if you would rather use the 45/45, it's not a big deal at all. I will definitely try and get it resolved tomorrow with PMI, this is just in case.

A couple questions coming from the driver:

1) Apparently he saw something about being able to park at Devin's house. Is this true and if so, is it off the road or on it?

2) What time are we planning to do this meeting at Devin's house and what is being discussed there. The question is more this: do we need to make an extra trip or can we discuss these things in a parking lot somewhere close by?

3) Do we have any plans for Saturday?

I think that was all...

[Wolfboy]

My house is a little over a mile away and my subdivision is on the same road as psp *lilycache* plans for getting our gear there would probly be as follows. 1st We all walk there and wait by the area to unload gear aka Lindsey road. 2nd someone will drive up to lindsey with all our gear and we unload it real quick.

As for the location of the registration area. It is right inbetween the two fields closest to the water park.

[Mungo]

I am bringing a hand cart that folds down so we can move the stuff around more easily. It can hold alot of stuff i.e. coolers and stuff. Also I have a 45/45 someone can use if they need as well as two loaders if needed.

[paintchick79]

Thanks Devin.

One more thing... does anyone know if Vforce or anyone selling Profiler/Morph lenses will be there? I could use a new lens and they were all out at Stinger :(

[TheDragonJedi]

you've never been to a psp event have you? LOL there will be no shortage of vendors carrying parts. Aside from that there are plenty of paintball shops in the aurora area for you to purchase gear from.

[paintchick79]

you've never been to a psp event have you? LOL there will be no shortage of vendors carrying parts. Aside from that there are plenty of paintball shops in the aurora area for you to purchase gear from.

I went last year but the list of vendors posted on PBN was very, very short. I had assumed it was an incomplete list, but you never know. I'd rather just do it at the PSP, less driving around and getting lost involved.

[Speedy_in_Blue]

Yea, there arent as many vendors here as normal. Draxxus us here with Vforce stuff, as well as Empire/PMI, Dye/Proto, Smart Parts, TradeMyGun, Virtue and a few others.

[JDemonpbt]

Alrighty, no problem. I can also use the 68/45 if you would rather use the 45/45, it's not a big deal at all. I will definitely try and get it resolved tomorrow with PMI, this is just in case.

A couple questions coming from the driver:

1) Apparently he saw something about being able to park at Devin's house. Is this true and if so, is it off the road or on it?

2) What time are we planning to do this meeting at Devin's house and what is being discussed there. The question is more this: do we need to make an extra trip or can we discuss these things in a parking lot somewhere close by?

3) Do we have any plans for Saturday?

I think that was all...

The plan for the day is simple, sign in, check out the fields/Pits/Chrono area, part ways for a couple of hours (Like 2 or 3) so everyone can go off and do whatever they want there. Then Remeet at the Registration tent, and follow Devin to his place. I wanted to go there for the meeting for numerous reasons. 1) Its so everyone knows where to meet at for the remaining of the week and save themselfs money. 2) Its away from Everything and everyone else so less disractions. 3) What were going to be discuessing is game plans, and other "Private" matters. And Finally 4) To pass out all goodies to everyone on the team, like Pants, Tshirts, Jerseys, Headbands, and Anything else we've got.

[JDemonpbt]

Heres A Sneak Peek @ our new Practice Shirts. For those of you lucky enough to still be awake.
Thanks To Josh Bowling @ Sign Addiction
www.jbowling@cinci.rr.com

[TheDragonJedi]

www.flickr.com/photos/darkmatterpaintball

[JDemonpbt]

Well I've got some sweet pictures of todays event, but since the memory card from my camera doesn't fit into the memory card reader on this computer, You'll all just have to wait...
As for how we did, well we weren't the best team out there, but we weren't the worst either. At least I don't think. Our first game, we came out strong, and lost 3 players nearly off break, while attempting to make aggressive moves. So we decided to try breaking out a bit more conservative, and pushing up the field instead. But I guess we ended up coming out to conservative and we weren't able to hold back our opposing teams for very long. We did however manage to get some elimations, and but points up on the board for us, but not enough to make the cut into the quarter finals.
The most excitment for us for the day was when our very own Mr. Nick Pagonis was allowed to play. We had been discussing with the staff of PSP about allowing him, since he is confined to a wheelchair, and suffers from SP. (No we don't mean Smart Parts). The fine staff of PSP, allowed it, and some of our games were covered by PB2Xtremes Photographers, and may be published in an up coming issue of PB2Xtremes Magazine, so keep a watch full eye out for it.
As always, we would like to credit our fine sponsors, friends, and family for all the support and help they have provided us in the last few months while preparing for this event. This team was started for the simple goal of playing the 07 Chicago PSP Event, and we have accomplished that goal now. Now we are planning to add new goals for the remainer of the season. We would like to thank, Jim at Take Aim Indoor field in Darin IL, for allowing us to practice and form our team from across 4 states. (WI, IL, IN, & OH) We would also like to thank Ms. Jennifer Dawson from Patriotic Paintball in Hamilton OH, for helping us in supplying us with numerous equipment, and paint. We would like to thank Aaron from Kee Action Sports, for the Evil paint sponsorship, and Great quality paint for this event. We would like to thank Mr. Rocky Cagnoni, for providing insperation, and tuning our Angels for the Event. (Hey Us Angel Owners stick together, and who better to stick with then the Rock Dog?) And Last but not least, we would like to give a VERY SINCER THANKS TO WDP, for making what is in our opion, THE VERY BEST PAINTBALL GUNS on the market. Without YOU guys, this would Never have happened. SO THANK YOU!!!!!

[Crazy99]

we played strong we played hard we had fun, I had 2 hrs of sleep
lLike Jeremy said thanks to WDP, Evil, Jenny, Rocky this was the best experience ever.

Will post pics that my dad took soon

EDIT just in the ranks r up here is the link
http://www.paintball-players.org/scores/L1/scores517_5_0_Scores.html

[TheDragonJedi]

LOL

Ok, That was alot of emotional FUN yesterday!! The Second Major Tourney I get into and had a blast!! I would like to thank everyone involved you all know who you are and I'm right now too lazy to start listing them out. So big hugs and kisses to you all.

Nick was fantastically happy to have played at PSP, The whole week before he kept calling me and kept telling me how pumped he is to play and how many people he's going to mow. How's he's waited 14 yrs to do this, about how the other teams brought him along in the past just to help split the cost's of a tourney but never letting him play. And for someone who has CEREBRAL PALSY, yesterday was all he could ever ask for and more!! I'm Sure we made a little bit of PSP history, who knows, we probably paved a new road, I do know All you guys did tremendously well, Displayed major improvement and showed more determination than I could hope for. While we did lose, there are worse. I think Devin said it best when he said that we found ourselves, we just haven't gelled. And that is true, especially when we've only been together 6 times maybe this season. These teams have been together 80+ times this year already with some intense regimes. And they deserve their wins, be it that they came from higher division in another series or just lucked out. We accomplished Lot's and more, now we can only look forward and kick some more ass as we concentrate on moulding our skills together.

And Steve, Thanks. . .

[Speedy_in_Blue]

The most important thing is you guys had fun. Thats all that matters! Ill try to find you guys around somewhere to pick up jerseys and what not.

[Crazy99]

is there any interest in going to the River City Open or not?

[TheDragonJedi]

link?

[JDemonpbt]

is there any interest in going to the River City Open or not?

Would love to, but isn't that out in like Colorado or something?

[JDemonpbt]

Heres some pics finally of this past weekends activities.
Will add more as I go through them all, alot of them are hard to see cause the netting around the field.

[Crazy99]

Would love to, but isn't that out in like Colorado or something?

Omaha, Nebraska

[Crazy99]

Heres some pics finally of this past weekends activities.
Will add more as I go through them all, alot of them are hard to see cause the netting around the field.

nice pics

[JDemonpbt]

Omaha, Nebraska

Yeah I caught that.

[paintchick79]

I couldn't do another PSP this soon... I'm a poor college kid now :-P

[Speedy_in_Blue]

was nice finally meeting everyone. This PSP was one of the better ones despite the weather IMO. We played good the first day but penaltys just killed us, and the 2nd day we just had our heads up our asses and pretty much didnt even show up to play.

Looks like the roster is getting a revamp and we are playing Cup.

[TheDragonJedi]

was nice finally meeting everyone. This PSP was one of the better ones despite the weather IMO. We played good the first day but penaltys just killed us, and the 2nd day we just had our heads up our asses and pretty much didnt even show up to play.

Looks like the roster is getting a revamp and we are playing Cup.

It was good finally meeting you too bro, Best of luck at Cup! As for us, we're going to focus on local tournies for a while.

[TheDragonJedi]

The Answer to cheaper practice

http://crossfirereball.netfirms.com/madison.htm

[matthepepe]

i missed jsut about everyone, i didnt get to catch any of your games. I only played saturday and the weather sucked so i didnt stick aroudn at all other than to play.

[TheDragonJedi]

No Worry there Bro, There is always next year, or next event.


By the Way, Everyone Please check your gear bags, I cannot find my Clear Vents lens, Lens Bag and Goggle bag. I'm afraid that I might have thrown them into someone else's bag.

[Mungo]

I believe Devin has it. There was one still there when we were clearing out. I know he's at work right now but I will harass him when he gets home.

[paintchick79]

The Answer to cheaper practice

http://crossfirereball.netfirms.com/madison.htm

NO.

That place is satanic and I refuse to support them.

[JDemonpbt]

i missed jsut about everyone, i didnt get to catch any of your games. I only played saturday and the weather sucked so i didnt stick aroudn at all other than to play.

Its cool, Matt you can always catch up with me sometime here in good ole OHIO... I can share pics, and horror stories and other BS.

[TheDragonJedi]

NO.

That place is satanic and I refuse to support them.

HUH? are you kidding me, they just opened up. Are they like really satanic or is that just for lack of a better word? Tell me before I spend my money supporting the harvest of innocent souls.


I need a place to practice every week, and this seems sooo cheap.

[JDemonpbt]

HUH? are you kidding me, they just opened up. Are they like really satanic or is that just for lack of a better word? Tell me before I spend my money supporting the harvest of innocent souls.


I need a place to practice every week, and this seems sooo cheap.

The same company has numerous fields thoughout the Midwest. Including one in Madison WI, where Ally is from, so most likely she's been there.

[JDemonpbt]

Whos Available for the next Chi-Town Series Event @ the Badlandz? Its in 2 weeks on Sunday July 8th. If we have enough people for it, do you guys want to do it?

[paintchick79]

HUH? are you kidding me, they just opened up. Are they like really satanic or is that just for lack of a better word? Tell me before I spend my money supporting the harvest of innocent souls.


I need a place to practice every week, and this seems sooo cheap.

Cheap? 30 bucks for 3, count em, THREE hours isn't all that cheap--if it were 30 bucks unlimited, then yeah... but not so much. I don't know about the Darien location but the owner was never at the Madison location and had 2 20-ish year olds running it. He gave these guys a very very small sum of money each month to cover rent, paint, ref payment, and other expenses, hence nothing really ever got done. The facility itself was terrible and when they switched to the indoor location it got even worse, with prices similar to the one above. The field was barely big enough to hold drills, let alone play actual games.

Whos Available for the next Chi-Town Series Event @ the Badlandz? Its in 2 weeks on Sunday July 8th. If we have enough people for it, do you guys want to do it?

Not me, sorry.

[TheDragonJedi]

Whos Available for the next Chi-Town Series Event @ the Badlandz? Its in 2 weeks on Sunday July 8th. If we have enough people for it, do you guys want to do it?

I'm a remote possibility. Now that PSP is over I need to concentrate on fixing my house situation. But with enough people I can see myself attending.

Cheap? 30 bucks for 3, count em, THREE hours isn't all that cheap--if it were 30 bucks unlimited, then yeah... but not so much.

I see what you're saying but $30 is still super cheap when it comes to running drills. 3hrs is all you really need when you train hard. A day of paintballing allow's us to sit a few and play then sit again, but for week to week training Reball drills coupled with a few days in the gym is perfect. Few of the people that work there now used to work at take aim too.
Oh and they also have a skate park. So that is a plus for me as well.

[Speedy_in_Blue]

Are you serious! There is a Crossfire location near Bolingbrook! Hell our Hotel was in Willowbrook which you can see on the map on their website! Damn I had known that I woulda been playin some reball friday and saturday

[Mungo]

Whos Available for the next Chi-Town Series Event @ the Badlandz? Its in 2 weeks on Sunday July 8th. If we have enough people for it, do you guys want to do it?

I am in. I am looking forward to playing with the team.

[chulas]

Hey,
I heard rumored that Jerey mentioned the idea fo bringin in an outside coach.
I amnot saying that is a bad idea.. but does anybody know who that could be? If no one has an idea.. i have one...

[TheDragonJedi]

there is no individual yet mentioned. The idea was floated around at our last gathering.

[Crazy99]

Im going to Fox sunday with friends

[TheDragonJedi]

Possiblity. We'll see.

[JDemonpbt]

Hey,
I heard rumored that Jerey mentioned the idea fo bringin in an outside coach.
I amnot saying that is a bad idea.. but does anybody know who that could be? If no one has an idea.. i have one...

Yeah what I said was I think we need to bring an outside person to the team who will be our team's coach, and not a player. I have some contacts I got while we were there at PSP, for some possiablities, I want someone who really has NO Previous Connections to any of us, to help maintain a more balanced aspect, and is not bias towards any of us. They're job will really be running team practices, and composing drills. That way its not Me, or Steve, or Rene, or anyone else making up the stuff as we play also. That person will also be in charge of composing the teams game plans and follow up plans in case of verious situations. What ever that person decides or says Goes, and is absolutely final unless the Whole team is against it. That person will also get their fair say into any team related issues.
The whole point of having a coach is to prevent future team disarray and help the team progress in future events. I'm only going to look for someone to fill this postion, if ALL TEAM MEMBERS AGREE to having a Coach.

ON another note: I was elected team Captain by you guys at the beginning of our practices, if we elect to fill a Coaches postion, then I vote, we reorganize our team, and hold a new election for the Captains postion. Having the coach, will in effect make the Captains job simply arranging team practices, Scheduled events, and making sure we fulfill any required obligations the team has. (at current all obligations have been meet). I think we need to break down into assigned duties as is:
Captain- Maintains the Teams functions.
Coach- Maintains all team Members, and Practices. IS in charge of teams Rooster and rotating players in/out during games.
Treasurer- Is in charge of collecting all finances from the team's members, and paying for events, or the teams needs (ie, equipment)
Quartermaster- Is in charge of ordering the teams needs, will work with the Treasurer on what is avalaible per budget.
NOT one single person should be allowed to maintain two different postions.

PS. Rene, and Devin, you guys still owe for the pants, just wanted to remind you guys.

[TheDragonJedi]

Jeremy, I'm dead broke after psp, think you can wait another week.

[Wolfboy]

I personally have done reball many times at a facility that used to be out by fox but closed. My opinion is that its great if all your doing is drills but in the end I think the scrimmages at fox against other very GOOD teams will help more. As for the tournament I would like to go I'm not a 100% sure though but I would like to unless something else comes up. Zach I would like to practice this sunday so yeah I should be there. just lemme know what time. Oh and jeremy would you mind ordering a practice jersey for Avery he would liek one.

[JDemonpbt]

Rene, It was just a reminder, but yeah I can hold off a week. Devin, as for getting Avery a Practice shirt, Can do, I just need to know what size he wants. Personnally I think he should go 1 size larger then what he normally wears. As for the Tournament, I can try and make it, only if we have at least 4 other players for it. Entry fee is same as the last time, $300 per team, and its still bring your own paint.

[TheDragonJedi]

Cool Thank you. :-)

I'm Trying to get finances in place that were put off during the week. I'm still not positive If I'm 100% for the tourney but it's very likely. I'd much prefer to wait till August, I'd like to get some personal training and conditioning done during the next month.

[Mungo]

Rene, It was just a reminder, but yeah I can hold off a week. Devin, as for getting Avery a Practice shirt, Can do, I just need to know what size he wants. Personnally I think he should go 1 size larger then what he normally wears. As for the Tournament, I can try and make it, only if we have at least 4 other players for it. Entry fee is same as the last time, $300 per team, and its still bring your own paint.

I am a borderline large / XL so if they run quite small or shrink alot then maybe a XXL. Let me know how you want to settle up on money.

[paintchick79]

Pics on Tampasportsphotography.com are up... but there are none of us for Friday, June 22! Grr!

Jeremy - are you missing any gear? Someone on PBN found gear in the hotel you and Jenny were staying in, check it out in the PSP subforum.

[chulas]

So about that Tourney... ChitTown event #3. I thinki coudl play it. I will send out invites via the google calendar thing.
Avery... if you do not have a gmail account... PM me your current email address... so i can get you an invite.. if yo do have a gmailaccount.. PM me with it so i can get you in the group.

[JDemonpbt]

Pics on Tampasportsphotography.com are up... but there are none of us for Friday, June 22! Grr!

Jeremy - are you missing any gear? Someone on PBN found gear in the hotel you and Jenny were staying in, check it out in the PSP subforum.

Thanks for lookin out for me, but I already did see that post, and all of my gear is accounted for.

[paintchick79]

Jeremy - good to hear, glad you've got all your stuff. Apparently the rightful owners got their stuff back, so that's all good. Anyway, I'm finished with your DVDs, could you please PM me your address so I can ship them back, along with that check I never managed to get to you?

EDIT:

Oh snap... sucks to be anyone who already bought an A1:
http://www.wdp.tv/e_blast07/260607-highlights/260607-highlights.html

[TheDragonJedi]

you never know.


I'll ask miranda about this

[Wolfboy]

Meh already got mine but go figure I pay =)

[TheDragonJedi]

This is Tiresome and I think it's time for a little more direction than this. Hear Me out and bitch about it later if you'd like cause I'm gonna start turning some things around. Cause without direction we aren't ever going to "Gel".

See below as I address Specific Issues:



That way its not Me, or Steve, or Rene, or anyone else making up the stuff as we play also. Last year Devin and I had alot of success running drills that pretty much drove you to the ground. I don't make §§§§ up, I run for real. Next "Practice" Session I do expect everyone to get thier heads out of thier asses and start following these drills by the book. My problem with our first few practices was that nobody wanted to do what the other person suggested. If this is going to be a problem, find yourself another team, I've had more than better success when I was captain of our track team for 4 yrs straight, and they don't normally let freshmens be captain, I tried several times to coordinate our drills but we were always drifting away on personal interest

That person will also be in charge of composing the teams game plans and follow up plans in case of verious situations. What ever that person decides or says Goes, and is absolutely final unless the Whole team is against it. This is a very good idea seperate from the Drill Captain. It's the only outside help I think we really need. Although there were some real good plays put out by two of us, just to have them overrulled (this has to stop)

The whole point of having a coach is to prevent future team disarray and help the team progress in future events. I'm only going to look for someone to fill this postion, if ALL TEAM MEMBERS AGREE to having a Coach.Again a good Idea.

ON another note: I was elected team Captain by you guys at the beginning of our practices, if we elect to fill a Coaches postion, then I vote, we reorganize our team, and hold a new election for the Captains postion.
Don't think you can be captain, then I will. I know I have what it takes to direct a team cause that is what I did in college.

Captain- Maintains the Teams functions.I'm willing and able to take this position, however I will also be running Drills.
Coach- Maintains all team Members, and Practices. IS in charge of teams Rooster and rotating players in/out during games.Steve, I feel confident in your ability to effectively communicate with your team, and you displayed a great deal of organization when it came to our PSP Roster.
Treasurer- Is in charge of collecting all finances from the team's members, and paying for events, or the teams needs (ie, equipment)Not Sure who fits the bill for this better than steve again if he's going to be in charge of the roster, might as well handle our money like last time.
Quartermaster- Is in charge of ordering the teams needs, will work with the Treasurer on what is avalaible per budget.Jeremy, You and Jenny pretty much fit this description perfectly, the fact that you guys have been our middle man since the beginning makes me think you should concentrate more on this.
NOT one single person should be allowed to maintain two different postions.


On top of that I can't stress enough that if you are going to practice, practice with a team member. Ally with Steve ; Me, devin, zach and Avery ; Jeremy with (hey how about finding someone in ohio that is willing to split travel costs with you as well as practice with you while in ohio) This way we can concentrate on running intensive drills specifically when we are together.

BTW J, This isn't directed at you or your comment, I only qouted cause it made it easier to address specific points.

[chulas]

there is one more thing we also need to build..
camaraderie
it is very simple.
we should just get together and play. reqball. scrimmage... whatever.. just to play, and have fun together. No other goals but to play the sport we love. yeah this may sound lame and kinda silly...
but:
I remember a couple of games i played with good friends. No one could defeat us when we played together. These were also the guys i was roommates with in college. We would spend hours on end playing Counter Strike together in the same room.
Now.. that kinda of play and friends ship built a trust and understanding between us. We got to the point where we actually communicated very little, but just "knew" what the others were doing. Ally, I felt that a bit in a few Games you and played at practices and the event it self.
Now i know this is gonna be kinda hard... being that we are all many miles apart.
So as important as practicing and drills are... there is also something to be said for just playing and having fun.
With that said.. do any of you guys play any online games? WOW? Socom? Gears of War? anything? Greg Hastings?

[TheDragonJedi]

there is one more thing we also need to build..
camaraderie
it is very simple.
we should just get together and play. reqball. scrimmage... whatever.. just to play, and have fun together. No other goals but to play the sport we love. yeah this may sound lame and kinda silly...
but:
I remember a couple of games i played with good friends. No one could defeat us when we played together. These were also the guys i was roommates with in college. We would spend hours on end playing Counter Strike together in the same room.
Now.. that kinda of play and friends ship built a trust and understanding between us. We got to the point where we actually communicated very little, but just "knew" what the others were doing. Ally, I felt that a bit in a few Games you and played at practices and the event it self.
Now i know this is gonna be kinda hard... being that we are all many miles apart.
So as important as practicing and drills are... there is also something to be said for just playing and having fun.
With that said.. do any of you guys play any online games? WOW? Socom? Gears of War? anything? Greg Hastings?

QFT

Wish I still had my XBoX360, I'd be all over Gears Of war, I do have Hastings for ps2

[JDemonpbt]

My whole point in having someone else outside of our core group of people, is simply to make our team, "OURS". When we have someone like myself or you Rene, being the "leadership" then the team no longer is "Our" team, but becomes "Rene's" team or "Jeremy's" team or whoever's team. Just like there at PSP, I made some points to Steve about game plans, I listened to his ideas and had some disagreements over some things. That is one of the key reasons we fell apart. Steve didn't want to listen to me, and vise versa. So in the end, we didn't work together as a team. Having an outsider come in, will end that kinda issue.

[Crazy99]

there is one more thing we also need to build..
camaraderie
it is very simple.
we should just get together and play. reqball. scrimmage... whatever.. just to play, and have fun together. No other goals but to play the sport we love. yeah this may sound lame and kinda silly...
but:
I remember a couple of games i played with good friends. No one could defeat us when we played together. These were also the guys i was roommates with in college. We would spend hours on end playing Counter Strike together in the same room.
Now.. that kinda of play and friends ship built a trust and understanding between us. We got to the point where we actually communicated very little, but just "knew" what the others were doing. Ally, I felt that a bit in a few Games you and played at practices and the event it self.
Now i know this is gonna be kinda hard... being that we are all many miles apart.
So as important as practicing and drills are... there is also something to be said for just playing and having fun.
With that said.. do any of you guys play any online games? WOW? Socom? Gears of War? anything? Greg Hastings?

U said that we should play paintball for fun at a practice, isnt that what we have been doing?

I got Xbox Live, I play GRAW 2 and Rainbow Six: Vegas almost every day

[TheDragonJedi]

My whole point in having someone else outside of our core group of people, is simply to make our team, "OURS". When we have someone like myself or you Rene, being the "leadership" then the team no longer is "Our" team, but becomes "Rene's" team or "Jeremy's" team or whoever's team. Just like there at PSP, I made some points to Steve about game plans, I listened to his ideas and had some disagreements over some things. That is one of the key reasons we fell apart. Steve didn't want to listen to me, and vise versa. So in the end, we didn't work together as a team. Having an outsider come in, will end that kinda issue.

Understood Jeremy and I'm not saying it's a bad Idea, you can't have that kind of mentality when running a team. And I'm sure but hope that wasn't how you were looking at it. We need to remove that from our way of thinking, This isn't anyones team except for AOG and WDP, they are the driving force behind "US". This is what we have to build upon, the US factor. How do we know an "Outsider" wont start acting like it's "His" Team? Then start making things difficult for us? I already feel like I'm starting to connect with a few of you, whether you like me or not, I'm getting a feel for everyone and I know I can get us to Work as one, cause all I've been doing is scoping you guys out and sizing up your skills.

Like Ally and Steve. These two played the dorito side so well, I was taken aback when I thought to myself, ALLY YOU BETTER TAKE OVER STEVE'S POSITION IF HE GETS TAKEN OUT, and Sure enough She was already there like she read my mind. Zach was a powerhouse when it came to the snake, he was making those moves like second nature, Devin Too. Me, I always thought I was a front guy, but PSP proved me wrong. I suck like hell in front, and my voice is well suited for communication so what better than to play back and work more on communicating. You Jeremy, I've got you figured for a back player, You're just as loud as I and have the zones down to par. So work on communicating to your team, Not directing them.

All in all if we spend too much time worrying about who's doing what, we will never get anything done. I'm very amazed at how much more difficult this is than what I assumed when we first started out. Being from Different states, Different towns and a different nationality brings prejudice and preference, and it has to stop now. I like all of you, I'd join you guys again in a heartbeat because deep down we've all got two things in common, our love of angels and the love of the game.


And to answer your question Zach, No it's not what we've been doing. In fact that is probably why were having such a hard time. We aren't really having fun, we've been alot more busy preparing for PSP than actually having fun. At least that's what I think.

Listen Guys, and Girl. I know it sounds like Rene Is just running his mouth But I've put alot of feelings into this and what I had to say. that is something I cannot express visually and can only hope you understand. I don't mean to rant and sound like an ass but something needs to be done, and if no one will then I will.

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My whole point in having someone else outside of our core group of people, is simply to make our team, "OURS". When we have someone like myself or you Rene, being the "leadership" then the team no longer is "Our" team, but becomes "Rene's" team or "Jeremy's" team or whoever's team. Just like there at PSP, I made some points to Steve about game plans, I listened to his ideas and had some disagreements over some things. That is one of the key reasons we fell apart. Steve didn't want to listen to me, and vise versa. So in the end, we didn't work together as a team. Having an outsider come in, will end that kinda issue.

No Jeremy...
It is not "I didn't want to listen to you". I place less value on the opinion of some one who first stepped out on the field Thursday before we played, who also admitted to not have played at all since the last practice 1 month prio