the thrill of victory

EEB Division Champions

We're not normally ones to gloat, but it should be mentioned that our mighty Toledo Maroons advanced to the Championship game of the Just Us League yesterday evening.  And more specifically it should be mentioned that failing to advance were those teams run by Cap'n Crunch and Dabysan.  Given that the fantasy game is a referendum on one's football knowledge - Daby's words, not ours - one would expect that they will therefore be deferring to us on such matters for a period of not less than one (1) year.

This was a difficult win for the Maroons, as we struggled through lingering nausea, grogginess, and general irritability throughout the evening.  Frankly, we were ready to hit the sack by about eight-thirty.  But true champions are measured by how they perform under duress, and we were able to dig deep within ourselves to find the resolve to stay up until the final whistle blew - just shy of midnight.  That we were able also to overcome substandard performances by several of our key players speaks to our acumen as well as our fortitude.  A tough foe awaits us next week in the title game, but we are approaching the match with our typical humility.  We might win by only twenty points.