At this point in October, it can be distracting and sobering to be reminded of “real life”, work, people who aren’t players on your team – anything, really, that gets in the way of wanting to focus on that first pull of Nationals. Nevertheless, that stuff remains out there. Mike Sweeney, a former Chain (circa [...]
After several tryout opportunities in May and June, and probably the most arduous final session of decision-making team leadership has ever had, the roster for Chain Lightning’s 2009 campaign has been set. 2009 roster page The strong class of newcomers includes: Brandon Perales (FSU, Vicious Cycle), Nick Lance (Ga. Tech, El Diablo), Peter Dempsey (Georgia), [...]
Finish: tie for 3rd, semis loss to Boston’s Ironside This past weekend, for the 2nd time in Chain Lightning’s three-decade history, the team reached the semifinals of the sport’s biggest championship. Just as in 2006, we lost in the semis, though on the strength of its run, this year’s team can likely lay claim to [...]
Nationals 08, halfway through picture via f1215833808.blogspot.com Following Friday’s power pool games, Chain Lightning has rallied from a first game loss to overall second seed Johnny Bravo to, by today’s end, take over the #2 seed position for itself. After Thursday’s first round whipping, we came back to take out SubZero by 2 before rolling [...]
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