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...was unsanctioned. I've checked my own records, and with Naptown.
Still digging.
According to a DNN write up about the Naptown v. Windy game, both that game and the one against Cinci were unsanctioned.
According to the Naptown Scores page they have played
Bleeding Heartland
Toronto
Detroit
Burning River
Arch Rival
I asked to Flat Track Stats to recheck their records, and as far as their concerned their records are correct. Does anyone KNOW different?
I think that may be an error; the Cincinnati game was, I thought, sanctioned. If it was, they're fine.
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While Oly's ambivalence about WFTDA is well known, what about Naptown? According to Flat Track Stats Naptown also does not meet WFTDA's playoff requirements. FTS has only two division 1 games recorded for Naptown. Is this correct? What are Naptown's sanctioned games for this year?
Just an FYI.
Their play may not be up to the #2 ranked league, but I'm definitely looking forward to the hunger, heart, and utter unabashed excitement the #41 and #61 leagues will bring.
Actually, since #40 Mid-Iowa hasn't played enough games they're not going to the playoffs. So depending on where they slot after the playoff rankings get locked in, #42 (and #62) might be going to the playoffs as well.
Just an FYI.
right, and they wrote about it. I'm glad for that. But then people are also acting offended that they aren't saying why.
I commented before the article was updated to include the Sassy quote. Thanks, Lex, for adding the human element I was hoping for.
This isn't celebrity gossip -- this is, in fact, a sports headline.
Not only that, but remember, this is the Derby NEWS Network, not Derby Fans Gripe Forum or Derby Team Scouting Info. The story supporting the headline IS relevant. If anybody just wants pretty pictures and one line sound bites, there are plenty of Tumblr "blogs" for that.
While a top tier league choosing not to participate eliminates the chance for fans to see some very talented skaters, I think those leagues clawing their way in to the Division 1 and Division 2 rankings are going to be just as wonderful to watch. Their play may not be up to the #2 ranked league, but I'm definitely looking forward to the hunger, heart, and utter unabashed excitement the #41 and #61 leagues will bring.
Well, it's like this. Imagine the NFL added some expansion teams, and one of those teams proceeded to make it to the Super Bowl their very first year... and then returned to it every one of the next three years. And then, their fifth year, they just decided, "even though we're good enough to qualify for the playoffs, we're just not going to go this year." If that happened, there would probably be conversation, and perhaps even *gasp* journalism! on the topic. This isn't celebrity gossip -- this is, in fact, a sports headline.
Obviously derby's gotta grow a couple orders of magnitude, and mature a couple decades, before this becomes a well-balanced metaphor... but hopefully it will help to illustrate why rather a lot of people are focused on the topic right now.
Does everyone REALLY need to know why? It's like you're all obsessed with the latest celebrity gossip. We've got the facts, now move on. Worry about yourself. Especially if you're a borderline Division league.
It's about information.
I think there's been more than enough outrage over this topic.
Whatever is said, haters gonna hate--from both sides. This just bookends the issue, and hopefully makes things clearer for the skaters and fans of the 59 teams ranked below them trying to work out the detail of their playoff fate.
There are myriad reasons behind the decision here, and everyone thinks they know the one simple reason that simply doesn't exist.
On a purely personal level, I think it's a shame that a team that's been in contention for the Hydra every year they've tried for it isn't in contention this year. Yes they've done some things that haven't been popular, and yes they've been on the receiving end of some very unpleasant abuse for it. Whichever way you slice it, no-one comes through this smelling great. So let's just close this particular chapter here and move on.
but last year's Besterns were off the hook and Oly was a major part of that. Politics aside, it's sad to see a highly competitive league just absent.
Is anyone surprised? I do wish the article went into a bit more detail. It seems like just a summary of a press release or something. No real quotes from real people, just "Oly said in a statement"? There's not enough here to even outrage Rev Norb.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.595477633816008.1073741852.215...
We just checked with B&T, and they confirmed that the tickets are transferable (so if you buy one and discover later that you can't use it, you are free to resell it or give it to someone else).
Hey Lex,
Do you know if there are T&Cs for the tickets - specially about transferring tickets after purchase?
Cheers
Freyda
Spot on, Filthy!
We were still starting at the pivot line and it was a HUGE deal to not move for 5 to 8 seconds to burn penalty time prior to releasing the jammers:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_JPPD9PmK1U
And skating so fast that there was hardly any engagement:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UY3BOAE1lPU
And this minor that lost a playoff game by one point would have sent the jammer to the box for a much bigger loss:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=brID9BmxMAo
We would sometimes skate slow, but we sure didn't dare stop! The passive offense was relatively new for 2011 playoffs and World Cup 2011. That's two years.
(PS - recommend low or no volume for these clips - don't say you weren't warned)
Glad to see I'm not the only announcer buying a ticket now!
Força Portugal!
Average compensation per employee (calculated):
USARS - $41,952
WFTDA - $20,326
Certainly not enough to "fund the purchase of many more shiny cars and lovely houses."
There you go again, letting facts and basic arithmetic get in the way of a good old American outrage. How are we supposed to get in our Two Minutes Hate if you keep throwing logic and reason in our faces?