Sunday, August 15, 2010

KickBall-ology

Angry Umpires Corner has always been more about what I think and less about hard facts or statistics. So when I was approached about a new type of posting that was more scientific, I was a little hesitant. Eventually I realized the benefits of such a post and decided to roll the dice. So the Angry-one is pleased to present a brand new edition to this crazy blog....

KickBall-ology is an attempt to mimic the SCK Ranking System, which appears to have been inspired by the BCS, and provide an idea on how the play-offs would look like if the season were to end today. The system is based on numerical statistics and no ‘true strength’ of team type of judgment. Such variable has yet to be integrated or even considered. Doesn’t seem fair? If the KickBall Gods have blessed your team with any type of talent, chances are your team will be in The Makers’ Dozen. Prove yourself there, and you will join the league’s Eight to Hate. Let’s start off with the Locks (or teams who have clinched):

 Locks

Confused Kixxx, Warriors, Shockers, New Kicks on the Block, and the Balls & Dolls

The first three have undoubtedly earned their Lock position, however, the latter two have benefited from a weaker division.

The LTA and Pitches B Crazy can clinch by picking up one more win in the next two remaining games. The rest of the batch is close as well, but scenarios are a bit more complex.

At Large

This spot goes to the team that did not end up in the top four of their division but are certainly a team that has proven themselves worthy of being called upon The Makers’ Dozen. This week’s deserving At Large might fall from grace the next. Shit, if things go their way this week, they might just Lock.

One More Shot

Bubble Teams

These are teams that should not be too comfortable in their current seeding and are thus living in post-season limbo. Best thing for them to do is to win, or fall at the mercy of an At Large plea.

Billy Badasses, Tu Sabes, Drunken Monkeyz, Kick N’ Da Balls, I’d Hit It, The Runs

Arithmetically Alive

These are teams who currently sit in the Last Chance Play-in Tournament, but still have a small glimmer of hope of making the Makers’ Dozen if they win the next two, and the Kickball Gods smile upon them. Long shots for sure, but at least they still have a shot.

Beavers + Balls, Red Hot Cherry Poppers

Key Match-Ups

Billy Badasses vs Tu Sabes

Unless MSG can upset One More Shot, the loser of this bout will be a step closer to having its bubble popped.

Pitches B Crazy vs Drunken Monkeyz

A must win for the Monkeyz. My only question is, can the Pitches continue their impressive run?
 
Here's what the chase for the crown would look like if it started today...




From Red Ball Sciences, 

Newton’s Flaw

15 comments:

Anonymous said...

Ohh, looks like you guys know what you're talking about here! Interesting...good job.

LTA Nation said...

Pos of course they know wut is up cuz they have LTA in da Makers Dozen! Were bringing da crown home and there's nothing any 1 can do about it!!!! Who ever this Newtons Flaw is he knows his shit!

lame.super.team #15 said...

hey lta nation hmm well what happened to 'no one is gonna be able to stop us'?...the billy badasses did it and im sorry but damn they made it look pretty fuckin easy!!!!...and theres no way in hell that you guys are gonna be able to beat teams like the shockers, warriors (who both happen to be on your side of the bracket) and confused kixxx...im willin to put my money on that!!...oh hey would you look at that!...looks like you all are stayin in the makers dozen cause youd be up against none other than...THE BILLY BADASSES!!! hahahaha!! =]

LTA Nation said...

Dont hate on da LTA Nation Lamo...where dis seasons Cinderella! And u can believe dat ese. 1st we will take down da Bad Asses, then da Shockers & finally da Warriors 2 win our bracket and in da Bataille Royal anythin can happen! So dont hate...appreciate. VIVA LOS AWESOMES

lame.super.team 15 said...

haha wow that is one hell of a cinderella story but hey anybody can dream! right? just dont mean itll happen...but come on now lets be realistic here

RED 23# said...

LEFT ME HIGH AND DRY!!

V said...

WOW!!!!

Anonymous said...

one more shot has the most athletic girls???!! wow!! since when?! maybe SOMEWHAT of athletic girls but not THE MOST athletic girls! get over yourself!

Mr. 187 said...

What ump are talking about Johnny? If someone was stupid enough to say that to ur face then u should have informed the proper people. Umping is a tough gig. If you think u can do better u should volunteer and show us how its done. We all try to do as good of job as possible but sometimes we miss things. Were not out there to rob anyone. If I want u to lose ill do it the old fashion way and rock u with Shocker my team mates. So stop crying and do something about it or just do us all favor and don't sign up for nest season cuz SCK is better of with out you!

Unknown said...

I understand its a "tough" gig but if you are not going to do it right then don't do it. Don't take sides. Plus our coach did text some guy named RICH who is supposed to be the right person and never responded. If I had the time trust me I would ump for the sake of some of the other teams that feel the same way but unfortunately I have to work and go to school. I did however take a break from SCK cuz of all the bullshit and came back this season only to have fun with friends but you guys seem to be stuck in your own ways and can't make this league fun. I hope I'm talking to the ump that umped the game on wednesday if you have a problem with our coach or anyone else on our team don't take it out on the whole team and if it's the ump that umped the wednesday game you did say you could make us lose the game if you wanted to. I'll be back next season just to keep you all in check. FUCK WHAT YA HEARD

alx! said...

haha hey johnny i wasnt tryin to take anythin away from your girls...im not sayin theyre the worst but they are certainly not the best!!...ive seen better =]...look, ive got nothin against your team or your girls!! but they were just as bad as aldo was on wednesday!!! so you guys arent one to talk bout good sportmanship...they were even talkin shit to me!!! wtf did i ever say to them!?! and the best part is that i dont even play with multiple scoregasms i was only tryin to help them!!! and that is exactly the reason why i stood quiet!! that was straight up wack on their part!! you guys were winnin so all that was totally uncalled for!!!

Unknown said...

I agree with you Alex it was definetely uncalled for but I think most of the anger was toward the loudest guy on that team. I also didn't talk shit to that team but you have to admit that pitcher was very annoying. I would never play on a team that has somebody like that I don't know how you could.

Mari said...

Wow!!! I just read this and I am very disappointed at how a simple game of kickball can bring out the worst in people. Aldo, you know I was the person you annoyed most. I will be the first to admit it. I will rarely talk shit because I don't believe it to be necessary, and quite honestly, after the way you acted on Wednesday and reading this all I can say is I feel sorry for you. I really do. I talked to a couple of your players and they mentioned that your team won't show up because of you!!! How awful is that?!
About the Ump at Jimmy O he does suck... and he knows it. Alex I was there when he took one of your girls out of the game just for telling him he sucked. I know he only did it because you were not going to argue with him. I have seen guys get in his face and he will not do anything about it. Are you serious????? I understand that being an ump is not easy, gee professionals screw up perfect games. What we are saying is this guy at Jimmy O will act like a jerk, just because!


Come on people why are you here blogging about what you don't like, but call people whiners for doing it in person.... ReallY!! And I read a few other comments where a guy is talking smack ... to a girl... and won't tell who he is!!! Wow!!!


Alex sorry you had to be on the other end of the game last Wednesday, but you hung in there to help a fellow team. That says alot. Props!!!

EL VIDA LOCA said...

PURO PINCHI BALLS AND DOLLS!!

pandemonium said...

I'm lost. People talk bout how it's just kickball and how it's just a game so people shouldn't be takin it so seriously but what they need to realize is that it's in human nature to be competitive. You see it everywhere from gpas to sports to video games. Most people don't like to go out there and lose every single game or even half of their games at that. You'd be surprised how many people feel like they have to be the best at everything and anything. Not only to prove to people what they're capable of but also so prove to themselves they can perform up to their full potential. In all reality who out there is satisfied with a mediocre performance?