Footie Game in Fukui

[massive]

okay, I will call the guy tonight, and ask for either this coming Sunday, the next one, or both. Then I will reserve a field.

[paceandbounce]

Sunday 19th is the American football game.

[bobstar1]

i cant do this sunday...

could we not play in the morning of the 19th...? Cos surely the american football game wont be all that strenuous/athletic??

[dirkdiggler]

Cos surely the american football game wont be all that strenuous/athletic??

OOOhh, you're gonna get punished for saying that.

[jhetfield0816]

i cant do this sunday...

could we not play in the morning of the 19th...? Cos surely the american football game wont be all that strenuous/athletic??

Yeah I beg to differ. Have you really played american football before?

The Nov. 19th american football game, is probably just a once-a-year event, so it would be cool if everyone wasn't too tired to play in it.

There'll be plenty of other days for soccer other than that day...I still want to play during the winter as well. I don't care if it's cold outside if that's where we play.

[escos]

Cos surely the american football game wont be all that strenuous/athletic??

OOOhh, you're gonna get punished for saying that.

I know what he looks like. I cant wait....

[bobstar1]

uhm...ive got a note...an...an...

its my mum`s birthday on that day...

[flamingwombat]

football is so tough that even the 80 year old legend coach of my university football team broke his leg during the game this past weekend.

The 79-year-old Penn State coach broke his left leg and damaged a knee ligament when two players ran into him during the Nittany Lions' loss to Wisconsin, and team officials said Sunday that surgery was being considered...

Paterno fractured the top of his tibia, or shin bone, on Saturday, according to team doctor Wayne Sebastianelli. The injury typically heals on its own with rehabilitation, though doctors and team officials were considering whether surgery would help the leg heal faster, said Guido D'Elia, director of communications for football.

Paterno, who turns 80 next month, was trying to maintain his normal routine while working from home Sunday, reviewing tapes, talking to staff by speakerphone and getting ready for the next game at home against Temple.

The elder Paterno is in his 41st year as Penn State head coach and under contract through the end of 2008. Only Amos Alonzo Stagg coached as long with one school, leading the University of Chicago from 1892 to 1932.

Fans hoped for the best. A bronzed statue of Paterno outside Beaver Stadium had a bandage wrapped around the left leg, and a sign hanging around the neck that read, "Get well soon!! We (love) U JoePa!!" Former players such as O.J. McDuffie, KiJana Carter and Michael Robinson called or sent messages of concern.

Paterno's 360 career wins are second among major college coaches to the 364 of Florida State's Bobby Bowden.

Paterno was knocked to the turf at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., when Nittany Lions tight end Andrew Quarless and Wisconsin linebacker DeAndre Levy barreled into him.

Replays showed Levy colliding helmet-first with Paterno's left leg as the linebacker fell while tackling Quarless.

Paterno stood for several minutes along the sideline after getting hit before having to be helped to the bench, where he remained seated most of the third quarter surrounded by trainers and police.

"He's a wily old rascal," Penn State defensive coordinator Tom Bradley, who filled in for Paterno in the second half, said after Saturday's game. "He's not going anywhere unless he has to. He's pretty tough."

Joe rules.

[massive]

Okay, here it is folks:

This Sunday, the 12th we are scheduled to play. Tenetively, we will play at 12 noon in either Uchinada or Matto. When I find a field I will post the info. Please post if you can come, so that arrangements can be made.


Let's kick ass.

Phil

PS...sorry bobstar, but the game must go on.

[n4c0n]

noon on the 12th sounds good to me...you might want to get shaff to send out an email about this...

[massive]

ALSO, in the process of looking for a field, I found that Hakusan undo sougou koen is almost definitely free to reserve on the 26th. For all of you field snobs who hate sand, this might be the most beautiful pitch in Hokuriku. (possibly even better than geijitsumura)

If people can come, and I can find another team to play, what do all of you think about having a game on the 26th as well?

[massive]

Shaff, if... you..... can... read... this...

please send out an email!

[ondraedan]

It's on...w00t.

Good work that man.

[shafferinburkina]

I don't know whats up with the J-talk forum boards. They used to be so good at sending me emails when someone posts to a topic I'm watching. Now it seems pretty hit or miss.
So sorry I've been missing out on the fun.
Great job Phil. This Sunday will rock.
I'll send out an email once I know the exact details, it still sounds a little fuzzy on the where. Maybe I'll send out an email saying it's happening just wait to find out where.

I'm down with the 26th as well, though I know a few people might be taking Friday off and making it a four day weekend to travel.
It would be nice if we can get in as many outdoor practices as we can before we're forced inside.
Though I just realized I'm working the Togi english camp one of those weekends, but I'm sure you guys can manage without me.
I'll send out a part one email for this weekend, phil, let me know when you find out where, and if you can send directions as well, that would be great.

[bobstar1]

ill be down with the 26th...

if i get back in the team...