[NE FIRST] Connecticut Shoreline District (Groton)

[esquared]

Only a few days away, and SO many lessons learned from week 1.

I'm hoping to see far fewer G40 penalties, and a bit more recognition of when to give up on a high goal and just take the quick assist points to get the score moving.

Then again, this will be the first district event for many of the southern New England teams, so it's possible we'll have a slight rehash of week 1 until things start to sink in. Hopefully the more experienced competitors will help to educate those who weren't watching the week 1 webcasts.

See you all this weekend and good luck!
-AE

PS Brian, no pancakes, no submarine rides...very disappointing

[Chi Meson]

Originally Posted by esquared

PS Brian, no pancakes, no submarine rides...very disappointing

Oi!

You're gonna be happy with your grilled cheese sandwich for breakfast, lunch AND dinner, OK?!

ALL WEEKEND!

And we're making ALL OF THEM ON FRIDAY!

to drink? Your choice: tomato juice or Yoo-Hoo.

[Chi Meson]

Ew, I just made myself sick.

[Chi Meson]

Heading now into perhaps the last full-night's sleep for several days.

G'nite!

[Bill_B]

Instead of sheep, count exercise balls over a truss?

[MooreteP]

Start the Party.

Secret endgame.

[Chi Meson]

Hey Mike, What day is it?

C'mon, what DAY is it?

DAY ZERO!

[Chi Meson]

Here it is

http://new.livestream.com/nefirst/ct-groton

[Gino]

Great job getting things set up. Besides of few glitches because of the new district model, you guys are making it a pleasant experience.

[Chi Meson]

Thanks for that.

Get ready, you're next!

[cjl2625]

Some interesting results in the eliminations.

1. 195, 78, 3719 (QF)
2. 228, 558, 4055 (QF)
3. 2067, 175, 121 (SF)
4. 236, 237, 2064 (F)
5. 2168, 125, 5112 (QF)
6. 181, 571, 2170 (QF)
7. 1991, 230, 1699 (W)
8. 3718, 178, 1099 (SF)

[thatismytruck]

Congratulations 1991, 230 and 1699!!

Holy cow!! The amount of hitting in this competition was amazing!! Makes me not miss football!!

Good job to all teams. I had a ball and from the looks of it, you all did too!

[page2067]

Echo congrats to friends 230, 1991 and 1699!

Also to 78 for Chairman's.

And perhaps most of all to 2168 for hosting great event, ushering in the districts to CT.

[Joe195]

Congrats to 1991, 230, and 1699 on the win!
Congrats to 78 for CA!
Thank you to everyone that helped make this event possible!

[Chi Meson]

Wow. Just wow. Thank you to everyone who stopped to tell me (or any of us) that you enjoyed the event. I'm very happy with the results. Aside from a few burst blood vessels on setup, I think I was able to maintain control the rest of the weekend without the help of prescription.

A shout out to our New London Neighbors: great job, you guys, that was a huge step forward this year. Keep it up, you'll make waves soon.

Already making plans for next year:
1. Something stronger than wrapping paper to protect the floors.
2. Widen the gym by six feet
3. Move the stage (practice field) closer to Small Gym (pits)
4. Get more of those big yellow plastic speed bumps for the pits ("slow down you guys")

Any other suggestions?