Sunday, February 10, 2019

THE ROAD TO THE BARON's CUP

BARON TAKES TIME TO ANSWER MAIL

Salutations Sports Watchers!

Running a league can be serious business.
And performing your duties while being sick is a chore.

One of the pleasures I get from running this league is seeing people who could normally not play, enjoying the beautiful game.
The trophies and accolades are just a side venue to put more entertainment into the BFL.

I also love the Fan mail that comes in.
Here are some of the letters from you, the Fans, that will be answered.

LETTER ONE:
Why do you hate REP teams playing in REC leagues?

It's not the teams I hate.
It's the idea that REP teams that can't handle their leagues, need to push out guys who just want to run about, have some fun and socialize with other men.
I've been on REC teams that get demolished 11 - nil. It's not fun. It's not productive. And it has the effect of turning people off to a game that should be enjoyed.
The BFL is based upon getting anyone into the field again, and playing on balanced teams. Sure, sometimes there's a blow out, but for the most part, the games are competitive and fun!

LETTER TWO:
I don't understand why you have a Baron's Cup Tournament and mix up all the players.

This was a difficult idea for me as well.
But I've run the Baron's Cup for over a decade.
The guys, for the most part, get a kick out of new teams and playing a "C" level game.
It also has the effect of getting players to know their rivals, competitors and gaming friends.
When we get to that level of social interaction, it makes cheap shots and stupidity LESS likely.

LETTER THREE:
What do you see the BFL doing in future seasons?

I hope to see the BFL continue to expand and help men back into the game.

I have experimented with the Baron's Cup, and it will continue to evolve.

In the future, I have as my targets:
An All-Star Game
Grape Vine Tournament
Relegation league
Continued Sports Experimentation for games.

Well, that's it for now...more letters for the future my friends!

GAME STATISTICS
January 20th

(SPP) John Silva (G)

Man of the Match: (SPP) John Silva
Honourable Mention: (SPP) Pedro T

(COR) Aaron S (G)
(COR) Leigh A (G)
(COR) Aaron S (G)

Man of the Match: (COR) Aaron S
Honourable Mention: (COR) Leigh A
Keeper: (COR) Derek P (TIE)

(WHI) Loli F (A)
(WHI) Saul T (G)
(WHI) Saul T (A)
(WHI) Antonio G (G)
(WHI) Antonio G (G)

Man of the Match: (WHI) Antonio G
Honourable Mention: (WHI) Loli F
Keeper: (WHI) Steve R (TIE)

(BOW) Greg E (A)
(BOW) Tyler B (G)
(BOW) Jeff E (GWA)
(BOW) Greg E (G)
(BOW) Jeff E (A)
(BOW) Greg E (G)

Man of the Match: (BOW) John G 
Honourable Mention: (BOW) Greg E 
Keeper: (BOW) John G (WIN)

January 27th

(WHI) Allan F (YELLOW)
(WHI) Ramy M (YELLOW)

Man of the Match: (WHI) Saul T
Honourable Mention: (WHI) Wayne B

(OSH) Leigh R (GWA)
(OSH) Mike S (GWG)
(OSH) Steve M (A)
(OSH) Curtis P (G)
(OSH) Tom I (A)
(OSH) Steve M (G)

(OSH) Curtis P (YELLOW)
(OSH) Derrick M (YELLOW)

Man of the Match: (OSH) Leigh R
Honourable Mention: (OSH) Steve M
Keeper: (OSH) Leigh R (WIN -- CLEAN SHEET)

(COR) Cory W(A)
(COR) Tray S(G)

Man of the Match: (COR) Derek P
Honourable Mention: (COR) Tray S

(BOW) Greg E (A)
(BOW) Tyler B (G)
(BOW) Brandon G (GWA)
(BOW) Kyle C (GWG)

Man of the Match: (BOW) Jeff E
Honourable Mention: (BOW) Kyle C
Keeper: (BOW) John G (WIN)

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