Buc Blogs
October 4, 2011
Once a Buccaneer
It’s been a banter-filled few weeks, since we last checked in with each other. So I bring with me the banter, the results and the insight to our future endeavors! Performance-wise we have been consistent, however we are never far from the drawing board, tweaking certain aspects as we strive for that chip. Aside from the football pitch, the boys are always on top of their game.
Mr Conkleton currently sports a new hairdo, beach blonde, ready for those South Beach trips.
Johnny has taken to his artistic side by introducing a new color scheme to the captain’s armband; I’m still trying to figure out if he used the left over color from Joe’s hair.
Lucas still hasn’t lost his love for the gym, although it is a real toss up these days between the gym and the training room, rumor has it this is not going down well with the weights.
Joao has had to extend his lease on his house, the cafeteria, as Sodexo has become increasingly stricter on meal swipes this year. So please if you do pay a visit to the caf, please stop by and visit Joao, because he is a really busy man with all his classes this semester.
One cannot forget the coaching staff at this point. No doubt a fantastically dedicated group who always provide us with the best platform to perform, and we are waiting patiently for Coach Apaloo to get permission to work again. Although we have taken to his laidback approach in the distance, it always feels like someone is watching but you just can never see him, on that note, Coach the TSA crew and the rest of the boys cant wait to have you back officially!!
I suppose I cannot forget probably the best thing that the boys have been embracing lately, it comes in the pre-game message. Our new slogan has become: “Once a Buccaneer, always a Buccaneer”. Dennis had a professional voice over artist come in and recite it, much to the delight of the staff, team and most importantly the lady fans!
We have travelled to Tennessee and Winter Park, two totally different places and returned with mixed fortunes, however we still have a clear idea of the goal at hand. As we progress into the business end of the season, the banter is sure to continue along with the positive results.
Till next time
Once a Sea Robber always a Sea Robber!
August 23, 2011
Out with the old in with the new:
As we welcome back the banter, the 120's and the new season, it is important that we thank those that have moved on. To the class of 2010, thank you for what you have contributed, we will never ever move on from the old "Epa" trick. So as the old move on, we welcome the new. Although it must be said with Joao, Johnny and Gui still around, the old are most definitely still here. The returners, aka "originals" continue to hold down the fort, while we have an interesting few additions to the squad. Sparky will be pleased with the addition of two new Geordies, Kris and Tomo and Joao will be counting his blessings with the arrival of Lucas. It must be noted that we have now had to employ a team translator because between the Geordies and the Brazilians, the English language has become completely useless. For all Americans reading this do not fear as we have not forgotten to assimilate a few new Yanks into the setup. Connor, Chase and Isle/Aisle/Eel (I wish I knew which one it was) have ensured Landon Donovan and his boys have support here at Barry. Last but not least, we have a Frenchman and a Canadian, enough said. Mateo and Blake have opened up the world of frog's legs, L'Oreal hair care and ice hockey to our boys and finally Mr. Conks has someone to converse with in French.
As for the coaching staff, we have one slight adjustment. We say thank you and goodbye to loyal servant Chris Rich and welcome in a new era with Trevor Banks. It must be noted that with this addition to the staff, TSA (aka Kendall, Glen, Edwin and Henry and if they are so kind, myself included) have made a giant leap in infiltrating the hierarchy. Coach McCrath, although outnumbered, he will never be out gunned.
So as we prepare for another breakneck season, we only have eyes for one thing, that NCAA chip. I will leave you all with words from a short, wise man, who had a friend from Puerto Rico.
They always said, "Something light, ain't never heavy!"
(Marc Rafols voice) Lets go BUUUU!!
H
