Alas! Yet Another Season of Foozeball Is Complete

Above is the reigning Foozeball Champion of Maritime Christian College "Darrell Haines," who finishes his playoff run with a ALL-Time Record of: 16-6.

Final Farewells Of the Season
Here we are yet again at another semesters end. Being a student here at MCC, it is easy to admit how fast the time can go by. For many, they have just began what is the college experience, which may end or continue depending on a persons walk.
Seems only yesterday that there was a post on this blog about the excitement of the registration and classes beginning in this semester.
This Foozeball season has also gone so fast. From the beginning of the season, it was almost easy to tell who would be in and who would be out during playoff time. I think it is evident that the best were certainly a part.
As we are here now at the end of this semester though, it is no longer about Foozeball or classes for the students, but it is about graduation and the semesters end. That is why as we come to this time in the semester, as a member of the student body, I would like to extend a congradulations over to the graduating students of this year. Maybe not so much students, as much as student in "Joel Bridges."
Joel has been a great friend to us all and has never shown any complaints or had disagreements with anyone during his time with us. On behalf of the student body, we wish you the best Joel in all that you wish to pursue after this year. Our league Champion Darrell Haines had this to say about Joel,

"Joel has been an excellent role model for my ministry and has shown me that humility which I have lacked for so long. If it were not for Joels influence, I believe that this semester would have been hard to bare. Thanks Joel."

THE CHAMP IS HERE

Just a little bit about our league Champion Darrell Haines. He is in his second year with the college and will be a returning student next semester. Perhaps if you have not had the oppurtunity to meet him, you will eventually have the chance. Darrell says,

"This season was very productive for me from the beginning and if it were not for humility, I would have likely pulled the wool over my eyes again and fell in the first round. I am excited for next season, but I will enjoy my summer thats for sure. More than Foozeball I will miss my friends here at the college. We still have a week for spring tour though, that should be fun and I am looking forward to it... might even take the Foozeball cup with me... lol..."

The season went well and it would'nt have went at all if not for you who play the game and watch the standings. Thank you for your support and may all the Grace and Peace of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ be with you all of your days.
See you Next Season!

THE CUP IS IN THE HOUSE IN GAME 4

(1) Darrell Haines vs (4) Robbie Sevilla

This game of the series was the longest game of Playoffs and had to be put in two parts.

Robbie must win this game to prolong the series. If Darrell wins this game the MCC Foozeball championship will be awarded to him as the victor. Will Darrell be crowned champ? or will Robbie have a different idea?

Series Thus Far
GAME 1: 10-8 Darrell OT
GAME 2: 9-6 Darrell
GAME 3: 9-7 Darrell
GAME 4: Viewable above for your eye seeing privelages

Could this be the end of the series? or the beginning of a more interesting series? Will Darrell sweep Robbie to win his first championship? or will Robbie stave away from elimination once more? Check it out!

Will Robbie face the pressure after Game 3 or will he take a step into the series?

Series lead by Darrell Haines 2-0. Robbie must take this one to get back in the series on his good side. Will Robbie rob one here or face the music of the series as he goes into Game 4 after this game.

FINALS IN PRECESSION THUS FAR
GAME 1: 10-8 Darrell OT
GAME 2: 9-6 Darrell
GAME 3: On Display Above

Game 2 holds rough edges, after Game ones upset

(1) Darrell Haines vs (4) Robbie Sevilla

Darrell Haines battled back in Game 1 after falling down 5 goals late, but came back to win with 7 unanswered goals in Overtime. Will Robbie be able to hold his lead in this game? or will he have a lead?

FINALS
GAME 1: 10-8 Darrell OT
GAME 2: Available to Watch Above

David meets Goliath

(1) Darrell Haines vs (4) Robbie Sevilla

Game 1 of what has already shown to be an exciting series between Darrell Haines and Robbie Sevilla. This series entitled David vs Goliath... Commish vs Assistant Commish... and it should be a good one to watch.
Were Playoffs all that it is chalked up to be?
Many people may hold a different opinion on how the Playoffs have went so far, but those who have taken part in these games, or for the most part, those who have come to watch... have found the games surprisingly great. The individuals who made Playoffs have been very competitive with oneanother, not stopping short for the most part, although they do not allow this factor to cloud their sportsmanlike conduct. Even in Game one of this already hyped series between Robbie and Darrell in the finals, both individuals have show great respect to oneanother at the hands of victory and defeat. This is the way the playoffs should be. It should be something that does not take people apart by the competive edge, but join them together to make a very exciting event, that brings fun to the conversation of those playing and watching the game. Fellowship is not something to disregard or take for granted and true fellowship is hard to find sometimes. Somethiing we as Christians must understand is that fellowship can be found almost everywhere... in my opinion, even while playing a competitive game of Foozeball.

Game 7 will mark deliverence for one into the promised land...

Vincent Arsenault (2) vs Robbie Sevilla (4)

Vincent Arsenault has fought in the last 2 of 3 games to get back into this series after dropping early. Robbie Sevilla hopes to finally end his apparent two game drought. Who will be delivered out of their captivity?

Playoff Thus Far
Game 1: 10-8 OTRobbie
Game 2: 9-6 Robbie
Game 3: 9-3 Vincent
Game 4: 9-6 Robbie
Game 5: 10-8 OT Vincent
Game 6: 9-5 Vincent
GAME 7: The game of Games is shown about

Winner of Game 7 meets Darrell Haines starting tomarrow, for the first game of the 2006-2007 Foozeball Championship Finals.

Vincent Staved off elimination in Game 5, will he in Game 6, for a Game 7?

Vincent Arsenault(2) vs Robbie Sevilla (4)

Series stands at 3-2 in favor of Robbie Sevilla. Vincent has dodged the bullet in the last couple of games, can he get lucky again for a game 7? or will Vincent finally give up his spot in Playoff history, sending Robbie Sevilla to the finals.
Playoff Thus Far
Game 1: 10-8 OTRobbie
Game 2: 9-6 Robbie
Game 3: 9-3 Vincent
Game 4: 9-6 Robbie
Game 5: 10-8 OT Vincent
Game 6: See Video Above to Find out if there will be a Game 7.

Game 5: Vincent Van Go? Or Stay?

Vincent Arsenault(2) vs Robbie Sevilla (4)

Vincent faces elimination more than he has in any game before. Will Vincent be able to face the Animosity? Or will he be playing a game that ends his season.
Playoff Thus Far
Game 1: 10-8 OTRobbie
Game 2: 9-6 Robbie
Game 3: 9-3 Vincent
Game 4: 9-6 Robbie
Game 5:See Video Above for Outcome

Game 4 of Round 2 brings terror and shows determination to win!

Vincent Arsenault(2) vs Robbie Sevilla (4)
Vincent showed lots of determination in Game 3 and looks strong going into Game 4. Can he tie the series and overcome Robbie sevilla?

Playoffs As they Stand
Darrell Haines (1) vs ?????? (?)
Winner of the other series will meet Darrell in the Finals

Vincent Arsenault (2) vs Robbie Sevilla (4)
GAME 1: 10-8 Robbie
GAME 2: 9-6 Robbie
Game 3: 9-3 Vincent
Game 4: Watch game for the outcome

Determination to Win
In Game 3, Vincent Arsenault showed a truly strong effort, demonstrating why he is one of the best in the game, in his 9-3 victory over (4th) Robbie Sevilla. Seems in any case though that this is the time of the year when Top seeds struggle the most. Not sure why this is, but I think it is a lack of determination in the game and an overconfidence by someone who has won many season games. Take for example Darrell Haines who last season entered Playoffs with a 14-5 record, which was the best in the Playoffs by a longshot. He had a difficult time in Round 1 against MCC Academic Dean Tom Marshall, who introduced the game. Then fell soaring to a 4-0 sweep to Randy Thurlow who won the cup.
Darrell Haines this season finished with a 20-0-1 record at season end and is now in the finals awaiting his opponent. Darrell this season has said that he knows the best will be in the finals and will expect difficulty, despite his almost flawless record, which was bent by a regular season loss to James Stevenson. The question is, will he lose determination and fall, being lucky that he received his second round bye? Vincent Arsenault faces the same question.
As for Robbie Sevilla as the underdog, holding position similar to the former league champ. Maybe he has embraced a blessing in 4th place afterall.

Game 3 Dubbed the quikest match in Foozeball Playoff History

Vincent Arsenault(2) vs Robbie Sevilla (4)

Robbie Sevilla took a surprising 2-0 series lead, coming into this game

Playoffs As they Stand
Darrell Haines (1) vs ?????? (?)
Winner of the other series will meet Darrell in the Finals

Vincent Arsenault (2) vs Robbie Sevilla (4)
GAME 1: 10-8 Robbie
GAME 2: 9-6 Robbie
Game 3: Watch game for the outcome

In waiting
Darrell Haines continues to be in waiting, but has attended all of the second round games so far and has studied Robbie Sevilla's first round, just in case he may be the man after his series with Vincent is done. Darrell Haines comments,

"I could say that there is nothing to fear, this is in the beg, but then I will likely not get any further than the finals. My intentions are not to just study my opponents, but to defeat them as well. I think the main thing is that I stay fresh mentally and prepare myself for the extreme."

Not much time left now until the finals will be in motion. Whoever makes the finals though, guarantees the matchup to be just as Darrell said, extreme.

Series Tensions grow with Round 2, Game 2

Vincent Arsenault (2) vs Robbie Sevilla (4) in Game 2 of an already highly exciting second round of playoffs.


Robbie surprisingly leads after Game 1, will Vincent pull out a win in Game 2?

Playoffs as they Stand
Darrell Haines (1) vs ?????? (?)
Winner of the other series will meet Darrell in the Finals

Vincent Arsenault (2) vs Robbie Sevilla (4)
GAME 1: 10-8 Robbie
GAME 2: SEE THE ABOVE AND FIND OUT

May Round 2 Begin!

(2) Vincent Arsenault vs (4) Robbie Sevilla.


Robbie Sevilla fought hard to keep the series against Joel Bridges. He is now in the exact position of League champion Randy Thurlow. Will the Underdog prevail in Round two, Game 1 is featured above.
A season of Curve balls
This semester has brought many curve balls, which have shaped this seasons playoffs, yet they have went on. Momentarily, Darrell Haines awaits his finals opponent, in either Vincent or Robbie. Because of certain things happening, both potential opponents of Darrell are forfeit, providing him with a bye. He would earn this bye in defeating Vincent Arsenault last week in a 9-4 game, to decide who would win the bye. Darrell will try to not get rusty, but he has plenty of preperation time before his finals showdown. When asked his thoughts he said,

"This years playoffs has had plenty more curve balls, but I still think that the playoffs have been equally as difficult to fight through. But there was no Randy to kick me out this year, so I am heading to the Finals on a series win and a Bye. I am excited, but the Finals will be a true evaluation of how far I have come."

2nd Round Suprise?
Is it any surprise that the two Top seeds in Darrell Haines and Vincent Arsenault still stand in the race. The question is, will it be the two best for the championship, or can we anticipate a Finals surprise with Robbie Sevilla. One may count it coincidence, that again, in this second season, we again see the 4th place seed fighting to win the cup. Perhaps the reason this has again occured and Robbie Sevilla has odds on favorites to put up a fight, is simply because the 4th place person, without as many wins, tends to enjoy winning more in playoffs. This should be an interesting series between Vincent and Robbie, not one to miss thats for sure. Game 1, which had the least support of all games in Playoffs so far, was clearly one of the greatest matches of this season.
The big question is though, at the end of the season, who will remain standing? and who will hold their heads high, hoping to win next year?