Fayetteville Guard Season Thread

[goguard88]

That's awesome. Should make for a loud crowd, even if it's not totally full. I'm worried that we won't get 2,000, thanks to Memorial Day weekend. We'll see what happens, though.

[FayGuard06]

#1 Guard.....just wanted to let you know that there most definitely will be a game this weekend. Not sure who you spoke with at the office, if it was me, I do apologize if I sounded "shakey" or short...lol. We just have been so busy and worn out, the phones in there have been ringing off of the hook!

GTDREW, just to let you know we did invite quite a few from Camp Lejune/Cherry Point and it seems so far that we have gotten a pretty good response from them!

Also wanted to let you know that we have not forgotten about Pope. They have been contacted as well throughout the season and have been asked to participate. I do believe that they will be participating in our next Military appreciation game which will be on June 10th.

Also, the players are supposed to be downtown tomorrow night (probably around 6:30-7:00) for 4th Friday. They will probably be out around the area where Pierros is if anyone wants to come out!

Thanks to all!!!!!

[FayGuard06]

Oh yeah....I forgot to mention that Up & Coming Magazine is running bios on all of the players. The latest edition came out today and features Ken Brown, Jon Byrd, Wilmont Perry, and Johnny Surratt i believe.

[GTDREW]

Fay06 are the stories online, I would like to read them. Thanks Drew.

[FayGuard06]

GTDREW,
I checked on their website and did not see it on there. If you will be at the game, I can leave a copy at the merchandise table for you.....just let me know.

Thanks!

[RobsInTheNoseBleeds]

Hey Guardnoize it doen't matter who, what, when first. I just had some pent up crap from last year I was venting on you. I didn't like how you treated the Rage head coach last year and I was holding that against you. But anyway all that does not matter and here it is Sorry for acting like a baby. You are alright even if you are a Cowboy fan.

As for other things to talk about Fridays Fayetteville Obsever was a good read. Mr. King seem to vent some and damn if he is not right about everything said in the article. I too have trouble getting my friends to come out the the Guard games. I just don't understand if you are a football fan why you wouldn't come out and see this great team. I love football in all its forms and I can say that this weekend will be the first game that I have ever missed, and when I say missed I'm talking back to the Wildcats, missing this game is killing me but family is I guess more important and I can not miss my brother in laws getting out of the Army party. I would like to be at the game though. My heart is with the Guard, I love football like is a religion because to me it is a religion, and I hope that soon that the fans will come back. I say come back because the Wildcats showed that the Crown could fill up. We just need to get back to that, filling up the Crown...Go Guard and good luck heckling Guardnoize.

[GTDREW]

Sounds as if we all are finally getting on the same side of it. Let's get the word out and bring in all the people in the area. Hope we have a good turn out even for a holiday weekend. Hope to see all of you at the game. As always, GO GUARD !!!!!!!!!

[goguard88]

Well, that was fun, haha. I have to say, playing against our own semi-pro team was weird, but hey, it made for some good entertainment. They were flat out awful. I was worried that we'd give up the shutout near the end, but we held on for the 70-0 victory. Also, it was good to see Mitch back in action. Glad to have him back. Before I go, I have to give some shoutouts: nice to meet you, Guardfan3, and nice seeing you again, Daryl and guardnoize! Daryl was sitting right behind me, so me and my mom were talking to him throughout the game. After his actions in the final minute of the game, though, I don't think he deserves to be allowed in the building again. He was rooting for the Phantoms (er, the Rough Riders) to score on their last drive so there wouldn't be a shutout! Shame, shame. ;)

[Guardfan3]

Another win for the Guard--sort of. It is bittersweet as they did not play a real NIFL team. I commend those former players that showed up and also the RoughRiders players that filled in to help out as they took a beating.
The really sad part is that this was our best crowd of the season and they had to witness that. If that game is what it takes to bring first timers back to the game, then this team will not survive for long. There are some competitive teams out there and when they come to town, the scores will be a lot closer. For me it will be more exciting as you really get to see what our players can do when they put forth the effort.

I also applaud our boys for not running up the score any more than they did. It could have been a whole lot worse on the "Phantoms." No one even got a chance to see what Walter Ford can do as his only return was the first play of the game. This game did allow Ronketti a little more playing time and experience, and Withy-Allen got to practice kicking when--if he missed (and he did a few times)--it wouldn't decide the game.

Thanks to all the fans that showed up, the players, the "Phantoms" and the staff for bringing us another game. But next time, lets just take the forfiet win, don't risk our players getting injured, and don't embarrass the other team, and don't embarrass the league any more than it already is.

I will continue to support the Guard as long as they are here. But when things like this happen, it seems like I won't have a team to support for much longer. Even if our team doesn't fold, pretty soon there won't be enough teams to field a league.

Sorry, rant over now. It was nice to meet both GoGuard and Drew after the game tonight. Take care, see you next week at the game.

[GTDREW]

It was great to see the crowd out at the crown, no matter who we played. I think the fans got what they paid for in the long run. I hate it for phamton1 on the other threads but oh well. The true story may never come out completely I just don't want to hurt the team or the owners or the town in all of this. It's bad when people can't make their commitments. Great work players for not running up the score and to the guys who filled in for the WPB WHO, that is what a phantom is a ghost so transparent you may not see them. Now they are here then they are gone. Grim Reaper logo needs to go and a ghost rider one replaced by it. Drew.

[GTDREW]

Quick question for some of you, are we going to see a game with Tenn. this week? Marshal Fan said they too are a replacement team. It does not matter to me as long as we are playing. Please provide info. Thanks Drew.

[50AndN]

good question about the riversharks game. rumor has it that the real riversharks have all baled because of money issues. the current "riversharks" team is the semi-pro team, the pioneers, that play in the southern football league. so, i'd say chalk up another victory against your second semi-pro team in as many weeks.

[#1 Guard Fan]

Hopefully the bad press form this past weekend will not hurt the Guard and the growing fan base. Sounds like they had a good crowd this past weekend. I just wish the league did more homework on people before they let them join the league and get a team. I see a new league forming after this year

[GTDREW]

#1,
I don't get the paper due to my distance from Fayetteville, just online, but if it is anything like in the past the Guard stories are not usually front page. Anyhow, we all still need to put the word out and get cheeks in the seats. I was a bit disappointed with the turnout from my way as I did not see the number of Marines I had hoped too. But with the long weekend and short notice back here, (These guys had never heard of the Guard), I guess it turned out OK. I will be talking to the MWR (MCCS) guys here next week to see what the final ticket total was. I am going to try to put them in direct contact with the GM for any future deals on group rates and possible bus trips. We as a true fan base need to support our team, the owners and the staff of the Guard. I would like to see the Crown with about 7500 to be honest, maybe we can set a record, do you know what it is by chance? Later, Drew.

[#1 Guard Fan]

Drew
I agree 7,500 at the Crown would be nice. I have been trying the years I have live here what it would take to pack that place. I think even if the tickets were free it would still not be packed out. I think the County had bigger plans for the place when it was built that never happened. I think if we could get a solid fan base of around 4,000 that would be great. I know there are supporters out there because I have seen them at Fireantz games. We as true fans and the Front office just have to figure out what to do to get the cheeks in the seats

[goguard88]

#1,
I don't get the paper due to my distance from Fayetteville, just online, but if it is anything like in the past the Guard stories are not usually front page.
They've done better with that this season. Every game recap is usually on the front page, and some other Guard stories get the front page at times. So I'd say they've definitely improved.

[GTDREW]

Thanks for the reply #1, and '88. I guess we will have to press on no matter what is being said on here. I have posted a few times concerning comments made kind of against our team. Most of the people on here support the decision to have a game, I surely do. Catch you guys later. Drew.

[FayGuard06]

First of all, I just wanted to say thank you to those true fans who have stuck it out with us and who will continue to do so.

I am in this position because I have earned the trust of the ownership and the trust of the fans. I have never tried to lie or misinform anyone. When I initially talked to Mike Lind, he requested and I agreed to let him move the game here due to the fact that they did not have a field. The night of the game on the 20th, Mr. Lind disappeared. After numerous attempts to contact him, Carolyn Shriver was called. We (Carolyn, the ownership and I) decided to call Avion Brown. Mr. Brown was instructed by the league to bring the Phantoms' gear and the team up for the game on the 27th. We decided to take care of all of the expenses for the other team....transportation, hotel, meals etc. We also decided to pay each player. This was all done because we had a game that had to go on.....not just for the players, but for the fans. I did not and would not intentionally mislead the fans. I've been criticized and threatened to be sued by Mr. Lind.

All this being said, I received a phone call on Sunday morning from Mike Lind. He said he wanted to talk. It was a good conversation, he apologized and I accepted his apology. I do not feel that our organization will be sued as a result of Saturday night.

If anyone feels that I have been misleading in any way, shape or form, please do not hesitate to call me on my cell at 910-583-0213.

Also, there WILL be a game this coming Saturday against Tenn. and three more regular season home games will follow that. We are also looking to host all four of the playoff games!!!

If you all as fans could bring 5-10 people to each game, that is what it will take for us to make it in this league.

Thank you all for your continued support,

Bobby Jackson

[#1 Guard Fan]

Words spoken from a good GM. I think Mike Lind mislead a lot of people during the past two weeks
I sure hope the fans put this behind them and move on supporting the team.

[#1 Guard Fan]

Hey Bobby throw some tickets this way. Just kidding but a football would be nice

[GTDREW]

Fay06Guard, thanks for the magazines, and for Bobby thanks for being a good GM and trying to do what is right. The rest of the fans and myself will support the team any way possible. GO GUARD !!!!!

[goguard88]

Of course I'll support them, like I have been since the beginning. I just wish they had more support from everyone. This is one of the best teams in the NIFL, both on and off the field. They're not perfect, but at least they're trying. That's definitely more than we can say about the Wildcats (disgusts me to even say their name). The Guard deserves better.

[fwp]

Thanks for your post, Mr. Jackson! We get to read plenty about all the problem teams, it's great to read from someone who's working hard to do it right, going the extra yard and a half for the fans of the Guard and for the game of indoor football itself.

I'm glad to see that Mr. Lind has had second thoughts about the way he viewed things, and the olive branch that you've extended by sharing your conversation with him.

Keep up the great work! I hope to see great success for the Guard organization, and I'm sure it'll come with the hard work and honest effort that's being put into the team.

[FayGuard06]

The title says it all.....thanks Bret, thanks for everything. Of course I have much harsher words but seeing as to how I am in the Guard front office I will refrain. Did someone pi** in YOUR cheerios this morning????? Maybe someone needs to!

Just in case you all don't know, I am referring to the "article" on todays front page of the Fayetteville Observer's sports section.

Flood his phone line with calls!!!




GO GUARD

[#1 Guard Fan]

He did make one very good point.
"That’s why King and Jackson should already be shopping their team around to other leagues for next season."
Other than that he was his normal @ss clown self. he has never back the local teams.

[#1 Guard Fan]

Fay 06
How does the crowd look so far for this weeks game?

[#1 Guard Fan]

I did not even bother wasting my time calling down there to ask him what he is thinking. He is so stuck on himself it is not even funny. Maybe a new league will be around the corner next year. Any news on that Fay06??????. Bobby got upset at me before the season when I said we should have moved to the AIFL but I see they are not much better now either. I think a new southern league could be the answer for a lot of teams next year.
I vote for Bobby Jackson League Comm

[preeths]

I won't say this is in his defense, but he seemed far more critical of the NIFL as a league than of the Guard. Quoting from the article:

"The saddest thing about the fiasco the NIFL has become is that it reflects so negatively on King, general manager Bobby Jackson and their team. None of this was their doing.
But yet, despite their passion — or more important, their solvency — the Guard is still looked upon as something of a third-string quarterback among local minor league franchises."


The Guard were put in a no-win situation. Either call off the game and spend months, if not years, wiping the egg off its face, or wipe the walls with the team the league sent in. The Guard chose the lesser of two evils.


IMO, Friedlander's article is really more of an indictment of these replacement teams and the lopsided scores that inevitably result from playing them. Without writers like Friedlander commenting on it, will it change?

[section106]

Newspapers and media create perception whether they admit it or not. The headline was very negative toward the Guard and unfair. The article itself was ok, although he could have given a little more credit to the quality of the product the Guard puts on.

I'm mad the Patriots went away, although predictable, and I would hate to see the Guard go away unless it was a legitimate business decision that King has to make. To have the local sportswriters sabotaging them makes no sense whatsoever.

Someone at my work asked me today about the Guard, completely unsolicited. He wants to go to a game and I told them they are great and fun, go for it. Next comment was, "whats this about them not being serious?"

Perception, Mr. Friedlander.

[RobsInTheNoseBleeds]

I just don't understand where Friedlander was at the beginning of the season when the Guard went on the road and came away with only 1 loss and now that some team can't finish what they promised to do (play a full season) and now he wants to write a story.

Where was he last year when the Guard hosted playoff games for teams with better records because they didn't have a place to play or when I can't remember the team but that team had to wear Ruff Rider uniforms because they didn't have their own. If Friedlander knew anything about the NIFL he would not be making a big deal over this. These things happened last year also. But I guess it was because the Guard was not 9-1. Don't beat a team that is already down.

Teams do what they have to so that they can make their fans happy and if that means helping out the other team so the game can go on I say that is great ownership and they care about their fans.

Maybe Friedlander should come out to the game this weekend and we can tie him to a light pole and throw beer cans at him.

[preeths]

Some have commented on it here before, but you CANNOT expect the media to follow a minor league team around and dig for stories. Most of these papers don't have the time or resources, and minor league teams fall too far down their priority list. Such effortless coverage occurs consistently in very few markets. The trick is to give the media information from which they can work.

If you don't issue regular press releases, you can expect home game reports in the local paper and very little else. This is one area in which the Guard, and indoor football as a whole, needs to improve. OurSports Central, for instance, has not received one press release from the Guard since July 19th, 2005, despite repeated requests for them. That's nearly a year! The NIFL site also does not have releases from the team. Similarly, how many times has the Guard website been updated over that stretch? We would love to have posted something on the Guard's great road start, definitely something for the franchise to be proud of, but we didn't get anything. As a team, you have to provide information to the media so they have something to work with. The more the media gets, the more the fans get.

Perhaps Friedlander's article reflects his perception of the Guard's effort in this area? Don't get me wrong, the team's business operations appear solid, among the best in the NIFL, but if you don't even issue press releases, something expected of professional teams, can you complain about the lack of media coverage and subsequent soft attendance numbers?

[ronaldoswalt]

i started fan site -- team photographer and i am former sports editor and help team with press releases its busy and fun and now katy is a growing football team

[ragefan]

guardnoize what is your beef with our coach???

[RobsInTheNoseBleeds]

Preeths

Great point about the lack of press releases and lack of the website being updated. I do have to say one thing there have been articles in the Fayetteville newspaper about the Guards win streak before last weeks game with so called "fake phantoms" and Friedlander never wrote about any of those articles he just picked the one that was negative and ran with it. Also if you look at the Fayetteville paper Friedlander seems to only write about teams in a negative light. All the articles I could find that he wrote about the Guard have something nagative in them. He also wrote about the Patriots when they folded at the end of this season. I didn't see any positive article of his.

Your post has many true points but I feel that Friedlander's article could hurt a very good organization and the efforts that it made for its fans last week to up the attendance. That's just my opionon.

[preeths]

Rob, I agree with you that negative articles can hurt. I haven't reviewed enough of Friedlander's stuff to agree or disagree on if he's generally negative toward all Fayetteville teams. Unfortunately, you can't really do too much about negative press except be proactive about it. If writers see a good, honest effort from the local group (that includes press releases and disseminating information in a timely manner), they're less inclined to rip you, even when they have good reason. I would say that his article was more critical of the NIFL than the Guard in particular, but it didn't shine a great light on the Guard, that's for sure, even though, as he mentioned, they couldn't have done anything about this mess. It does show what effect a league can have locally, a discussion we had earlier in the month in another NIFL thread.

[RobsInTheNoseBleeds]

Very True.

[GTDREW]

I agree that he is trashing the league a bit but if some of you follow our colleges in F'ville, he has been known to trash both Methodist and F'ville State before. I think he does that to get a rise out of some of us, just to sell papers. It's the first amendment working at it's best. If it gets people to come to the game then I am all for it. But from my experience watching many of the MC games and reading his reviews, just let it roll off your back, because in the end he will get real quite or be the first to say that the Guard is a true champion. Drew.

[ragefan]

No matter what some pinhead sportswriter writes, the Guard are a great organization. There will always be financial problems with minor league teams. Long after the leagues come and go and change, the Guard , and other strong franchises like the Rage will still be going.

Go Guard,

Go Rage.

Guard fans know how to post, keep it up!

[goguard88]

Thanks for the props. Just don't expect me to say "go Rage" during the next few weeks and during our almost inevitable meeting in the playoffs. ;)

[section106]

I e-mailed the Fayetteville paper and told them i thought the article was a cheap shot. I recieved a fairly lengthy and thought out reply from Kennedy, the associate editor.
The reply basically confirmed what Preeths was saying. The folks in the sports room did not get info from the team early in the season, tried to set up a photo shoot for the players to run an introductory article but "got no cooperation from the office" and other miscellaneous gripes. He said they debated the byline of the story, some in the office felt it too "harsh", but they ran with the "hard to take serious" headline anyway.

There were some positve comments and recognition that the owners and team are trying, but from the sports desk, they feel that the team could be doing better about helping them get information.

[GTDREW]

Wish we could watch but J'ville Time Warner doesn't have it. By the way, do they show any of the games as taped delay in F'ville? Hope to see the place (Crown) packed with at least 4000 this week and from now on. See you all at the game, and no matter what GO GUARD !!!!!

[goguard88]

Where are you going to be sitting? You're about the only one left on here that I haven't met yet.

[goguard88]

Another blowout win over replacement players; this time, 78-14. That sets a record for most points ever scored by the Guard, and ties a record for most points ever scored by a Fayetteville football team (the Wildkittens did it in 2004, I believe). The highlight of the night for me, though...

THE CURSE IS OVER!!!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v618/heelsrule1988/Miscellaneous/AfootballIcaughtfromaGuardgame.jpg

Yes sir, I finally got a football. After four years of coming agonizingly close, I finally got the ball to bounce my way. Literally. The Tennessee quarterback threw a pass that was way off. The ball bounced off the field, into the stands, hit the rail, and bounced right beside me. What a sweet feeling it was to grab that thing. :D

Also, I finally got to meet the real #1 Guard Fan, haha. Good to meet you, and glad to see you've already got an NHL Eastern Conference champions shirt. As for me, I think I'll wait for the one that says Stanley Cup champions. :cool:

Speaking of the Hurricanes, since they're on the verge of making North Carolina professional sports history, I am hoping to head up to Raleigh next Saturday night and watch Game 3 of the Stanley Cup finals in the RBC Center, if they're going to have a viewing party there. Whether they do or not, though, I'll most likely not be at the Guard game on that night. I hate to miss it, but this is huge, and besides- for the Guard, it'll just be another easy regular season win. Same goes for the June 17 game, if the Stanley Cup finals go to six games. We'll see how it goes.

[GTDREW]

Congrats '88 on getting a ball you deserved it. I was sitting in 118 near the top. Just so happened that "Robs in the nosebleeds" was right behind me. He tried to point you out and I thought you were in the section right behind Mr. King. Were you wearing a white shirt with a blue stripe? Anyhow, I will see you before it's all said and done. Good luck on seeing the Canes and have a great time. Drew.

[#1 Guard Fan]

Congrats on the ball. I need to be a little more heads up when I am down there. It was great to finally meet you 88. Just think 2 more points and we all would have had wings. I think they knew we would not put up 80 points so they threw that promo out there. I meant that would have been a lot of chicken wings. The Guard looked like most of the game to just be playing around.

[goguard88]

Congrats '88 on getting a ball you deserved it. I was sitting in 118 near the top. Just so happened that "Robs in the nosebleeds" was right behind me. He tried to point you out and I thought you were in the section right behind Mr. King. Were you wearing a white shirt with a blue stripe? Anyhow, I will see you before it's all said and done. Good luck on seeing the Canes and have a great time. Drew.
Thanks. I was actually wearing a Guard shirt, though, and I'll probably wear that for every game. I'm usually in Section 102, and that was the case last night.

Congrats on the ball. I need to be a little more heads up when I am down there. It was great to finally meet you 88. Just think 2 more points and we all would have had wings. I think they knew we would not put up 80 points so they threw that promo out there. I meant that would have been a lot of chicken wings. The Guard looked like most of the game to just be playing around.
Heck, I don't even like wings, and I was rooting for that to happen. I thought that last interception would be ran all the way back. During the final seconds, Richard went onto the field, and it looked like he was trying to convince the Tennessee coach to turn it over or something so we could have a shot at 80 points. Hilarious. :D

[GTDREW]

Yeah, I think the "Wings over F'ville" promoter wanted to give them away as part of a promo and help get the business rolling. Robs and I were think that maybe we should not run up the score. Anyway, no wings this week, we'll try again maybe against G'boro or Charleston with say a 70 point deal. Later Drew.

[RobsInTheNoseBleeds]

I think it was a nice thing that the team wanted to do for the fans, get us free wings, and I know that the clock was not manage correctly at the end by the officals, but Tenn. had just no chance against us. So I don't think we should have taken the timeout at the end just to get free wings. I think it would have show the Tenn. boys that they had earned respect for coming out with 14 players to play against a 10-1 team. Anyway that's OK because I'm a Gator fan and Spurrier loved to run up the score because he could and so did the Guard.

It did look like most of the folks at the game stayed until the end. So that is a positive.

GTDREW nice to meet you and the tailgate invite still stands we will be out there at 3:30 or so at the back of the parking lot.

Go Guard play hard this weekend because you never know what G'boro team might show up. We don't want to have an upset at the Crown.

[#1 Guard Fan]

Looks like I am going to have to move to section 115 this week. I guess someone has choosen to run me out of my AA seats in 103. Oh well I might have a better chance at a ball down by the endzone. I will be pissed if it is like last week when I tried to get AA seats and none where there to be sold but they were half empty come game time. I guess it helps the team make money but sure looks bad on our part as fans. Sounds as if it could be another good crowd this weekend. I know almost all the "in your momma's face" tickets are sold. Lets take it to those fools over there in Greensboro

[#1 Guard Fan]

Yeah I missed my weekly talk with Bobby when I went to get my tickets earlier today. I guess they were over there with you or heading that way. I tried to get tickets over there around you noise and no luck there either. I guess next year if I am here all season I will break down and get some season tickets

[goguard88]

...guaranteed wings! ;)

If we don't score 60, I will be totally shocked. I mean, we're playing Greensboro, for crying out loud.

[#1 Guard Fan]

60 points. Oh yeah we will be getting some free wngs this week. I mean the game should be a better contest than the last two weeks but we will put up 60 points. They need to start leaving the starters in there all game because soon enough they will have to play the whole time again. Go Canes lets make it 2-0 tonight

[#1 Guard Fan]

GN
I wonder if the team show could be linked off of the teams website so those of us who do not have Time Wanker can see it too

[GTDREW]

GN, We would like a copy of the show this week if possible. I can bring you a blank VHS, disc, or whatever works for you. Let me know and I will see you prior to kickoff on Sat. for the exchange. It appears that tickets are hard to find from what you are saying #1. I usually wait until I get to the Crown @ 5 to get mine. Last week I tried to get lower end of 118 but ended up around row L and M. I guess it's a good thing as more people might be coming out, I hope so.

[#1 Guard Fan]

Yeah the way it sounded yesterday when I was getting my tickets it will be a good crowd. I mean come on $10 tickets that place should be packed. I looked at all the sections around both teams and they were sold up to the higher letters. I opted to move to the other side and get some AA seats

[GTDREW]

#1 are you in 117-119 AA? I try to get in the seats that are padded and have cup holders. I imagine I will be back up in the L and M areas again should they be open. Hope to meet you some time or another. I usually have about 4-8 people with me when I am at the game. Look for the grey-haired guy with the old Guard shirt and hat.

[#1 Guard Fan]

Me and my group will be down in section 115 this week section AA. I was told that was the last AA seats left for the game. If you get a chance stop on down. It would great to meet you

[GTDREW]

GN, I think we have met before but it was early last year. My wife has seen you before and I will look for the Cowboy Jersey. Don't you tailgate near the front with the guys who play horseshoes? Anyhow, I do I have TWC but it's out of Jacksonville, NC. I get plenty of channels, however I don't get the local one in F'ville. Just messing around but you might have forgot that I live about 2 hours or so away. Thanks for the DVD, and I will see you at the game. Later, Drew.

[#1 Guard Fan]

Got to love the South horse shoes while tailgating:D

[#1 Guard Fan]

Now there is a fine idea. Wonder how many looks you would get with that?

[GTDREW]

I used to play horseshoes every once and awhile, might challenge you to a game today, what do you think? BTW, what do you guys think about a chance to dress with the team and a jersey with your name on it? I think the Rage did something like that earlier this year. I will have my name in the hat for sure.

[goguard88]

Wow, it looks like Greensboro wasn't as much of a pushover as we thought they would be. 58-40 certainly isn't a blowout, but a win is a win. It was weird knowing there was a Guard game going on and I wasn't there, but bigger stuff is happening in the world of North Carolina sports right now. Obviously, I didn't get to go to the RBC Center to watch the game with other Caniacs tonight, but I hope to go Monday night for Game 4. I hope to be at the Crown next week for the Charleston game, but if the Stanley Cup finals go to six games, I'll have to miss another Guard game. I hate to do it, but this is history right here. When the Guard (hopefully) makes history of their own, I'll definitely be there. :)

[Guardfan3]

88, I went to the Guard game and then made it home just before Brindy scored to tie it up in Edmonton. I will be watching Monday but I have to hope that it goes to at least 6 because I have to work Wednesday and won't be able to watch game 5 (at least not all of it, I should be able to catch the end). LETS GO CANES!!!

Good game by the Guard, and once again, they fell just 2 points short of free wings for everyone. But I will take the win anyway. It was actually good for a change to watch a game where there was a little competition. The last 2 games were wins, but they weren't "real" games against "real" teams. I think this also gives the guys a little better measure of where they stand as they move towards the playoffs. It was good for them and they know that they still have to work out some kinks.

Next week's the one I'll miss, but I'll be back for the regular season wrap-up against Mongomery. And of course, the playoffs.


GO GUARD!!!

[goguard88]

We may not see for a while... the Observer's site is down. Hope it gets fixed soon; I'm anxious to read about the game.

EDIT: The site's back up, and so is the recap. 1,563 people... ouch. That was to be expected with the Hurricanes game tonight. Interesting to note, though- usually, when I miss a game, attendance is drastically low. I guess my presence draws people to the game? ;)

[#1 Guard Fan]

Another win by the Guard and another night of the Chicken wing joke. I don't ever seeing us getting the chicken wings. I mean come on we only needed 4 points to get it and could not close the deal. I will take the win over the wings anyday. I just wanted to say that Greensboro had a really true fan there tonight, He was there the whole game and did not bail out that "jack wesile" did. Keep supporting your team "he Hate Me"

[#1 Guard Fan]

GN
How many points is the chicken wing thing this week? I need to make my score prediction. I will go two points short of the wing deal.....lol

[GTDREW]

It does not appear that we have been posting too much on here in the last few days. I hope you guys are not getting too lazy. Anyhow, '88 site still loks good with the exception of Osceola's road win/loss column. I don't know about you guys but I am pulling for them the next two weeks, I would love to see the Guard play Lakeland at home during the playoffs and I am sure our players would like a bit of revenge for the one blimish on an off night.

[#1 Guard Fan]

Goes to show you knowing is free in this world anymore. Still not a bad price I guess $6 for a DVD.....lol

[#1 Guard Fan]

Well you know how some people are they like hiding behind the computer

[#1 Guard Fan]

Looks like I will be back down in section 115 so hopefully we will have some Charleston fans around us like we had last week. I was some much fun talk the whole game. I wil go ahead and call we will be another 2 points short of the Chicken wings

[GTDREW]

#1, I am usually in the 117-119, padded seats with cup holders. I was near Rob in the nose bleeds again. the ladies at the box office need to get their mess together. I asked for seats in any of the sectionas low as we could go but they could not find 4 in a row. Hard to believe seeing how no one was in front of us for several rows. I will try to find you again this week as I could not remember which section last week.

To GN, I will gladly buy you a beer at the game. I had not said anything on here about it as per our agreement but I guess you made another one for the party in question. We really enjoyed it and THANKS again.

[#1 Guard Fan]

GTDREW
I will end up wearing my Vick jersey this week. I will try and look for you guys. I looked around last week and didn't see anyone that stood out to me. Not like I would know you to anyway.

Come on Guard 60 points and we all can have some of the best wings in Fayetteville

[GTDREW]

I try to blend in but get a bit loud when I see a bad call. Cover and concealment is the best tactic, and then surprise your enemy. I will look for the Vick Jersey. I will as always have my Guard hat and green shirt on and making some noise of sort. See ya there.

[goguard88]

the ladies at the box office need to get their mess together. I asked for seats in any of the sectionas low as we could go but they could not find 4 in a row. Hard to believe seeing how no one was in front of us for several rows.
Man, I hate that. We have that problem every single time. It's really annoying.

[goguard88]

Sweet! Not only did the Guard crush Charleston tonight, but Lakeland lost, so we have the #2 seed and a first-round bye! Well, that's unless we lose to Montgomery, but I doubt that's happening. They'll at least prevent a blowout, but we'll still win, I'm sure. Sorry that I haven't been there the past two games, but like I said, this is big stuff happening with the Hurricanes. It's a shame they lost tonight, but it should be an exciting Game 7... at least we have a chance to win the Cup at home now. I'll be back next week as we wrap up the regular season, and then I'll drive myself nuts waiting two weeks for the playoffs to start for us. :)

By the way, with Billings beating Rapid City tonight... as long as we get to the Indoor Bowl (and if we beat Montgomery next week, of course) and Billings loses next week to Tri-Cities, we'll definitely host the big game. However, if Billings wins next week and makes it to the Indoor Bowl, then it'd come down to a tiebreaker. I'm not sure how the tiebreaker would work in that situation, so I'll e-mail the NIFL and see what they say.

[#1 Guard Fan]

GTDREW
It was great meeting you last night and man what a game. I was worrried about the whole chicken wing deal when they changed the score on us like they did. I mean after the first quarter all we could cheer for was some free chicken wings. It was great to see Lakeland got beat last night. Come on Guard now lets make this thing happen

[FayGuard06]

Man, I hate that. We have that problem every single time. It's really annoying.


Hey guys....just wanted to let you all know that the way that Ticketmaster works is that if a seat is listed as "sold" in the system, we cannot re-sell it....lol. It's not the fault of the ladies in the ticket booth. I sit in there with them on game days and I sell tickets from the Guard office as well. What happens when you see those empty seats and were told by myself or the box office that they were taken, is that either they are/were season ticket holders who did not show up, corporate sponsors who did not show up, or comp tickets that were distributed and the person(s) unfortunately did not take advantage of a "freebie". There is absolutely no way of us in the ticket window knowing whether or not those people are actually coming or not. I know that it sucks and is very very annoying but unfortunately, the only thing that can be done about it is for you all to keep an eye on the seat and if it seems that no one is coming, just move down (but you didn't hear that from me) :) .

I hope that clears up any seating questions/frustrations/misunderstandings.

Also a heads up...for the playoffs there will be three ticket prices; an in your face ticket, an adult ticket and a childs ticket. I'll let you know by mid week exactly how much and approx. when they'll go on sale.

And finally, our last regular season game on the 24th is Fan Appreciation. Come to the Guard offices before noon on Friday 23rd at 108 B Gillespie street to get discounted $10 tickets.

Thanks and please let me know if there are any questions, comments or suggestions!

Katina

THE FAYETTEVILLE GUARD, THE NIFL EAST DIVISION CHAMPIONS!!!

[GTDREW]

Thanks Fay06, I did not have any problems this week and now I know how to get what seats I want. My problem was that maybe I was not clear enough the other week. I have this thing figured now so hopefully no more problems from here on out. Tell the promo person that Thanks for the wings we gave ours away as there is no way we would could get back there to eat them from the distance we stay from there. I am sure our free wings will be eaten. Take care and expect a call from one of us from this way next week concerning tickets.

[RobsInTheNoseBleeds]

Fay06 I was wondering do you guys plan on auctioning off player jerseys this year?

[FayGuard06]

Rob,

Not sure just yet about the Jerseys. Will post later this week about the status of auctioning them off this year.

Thanks

Katina

[GTDREW]

#1, not sure when you are leaving but maybe it will be after the 4th. Anyhow, I was gone last year in support of OIF and OEF (stateside though) during the playoffs. My wife and I talked each night during and after the game so I would get the scores. Maybe one of the guys on here has internet access on the cell phone and can provide you with updates. Take care and it was great to meet you also. Later Drew.

[GTDREW]

Fay06, any news on the tickets or jersey info you mentioned earlier? I had not seen anyone post so I thought no news. Just wondering what might be happening. By the way, has anyone seen the Crown schedule of events over the next month. Take a peak when you get the chance, in particular the Elmo one.

[FayGuard06]

GT,
What we are going to end up doing is an online Auction for the Jerseys. Our website is being completely revamped and should be up soon. I will post on here the new web address just as soon as it is complete.

thanks!

katina

[goguard88]

Awesome. Can't wait to see the new website.

[#1 Guard Fan]

New website. I mean should that have been done near the start of the sesaon. I guess late is better than never

[ronaldoswalt]

don't whine if your team is doing something fan-friendly ?????

[#1 Guard Fan]

don't whine if your team is doing something fan-friendly ?????


Not whinning here just wish it would have came sooner in the year. I guess we still have a few weeks of play this year and need a good looking sight for winning the INDOOR BOWL

[goguard88]

It was good to be back at the Crown tonight after two weeks away from it. Apparently, as far as the score, nothing's changed, haha. A 68-14 blowout win over Montgomery was good to see, considering I thought the Maulers would actually make it somewhat close. With this win, we get the #2 seed in the Atlantic, and two much needed weeks off. We have an odd game time for our first playoff game, though. It's on a Sunday (July 16) at 4:00 p.m. That means, for the first time ever, an indoor football game in Fayetteville will take place entirely in the day. It'll be pretty weird, but hey, at least that's less time that I have to wait after I wake up. :)

[#1 Guard Fan]

FayGuard
Thanks for the send off last night. I will be following the team while I am gone. Hopefully the people I have gotten hooked will kepp going to the games after I leave. I could not have asked for a better send off. Well a football would have been nice but there is always next year.

[daddydaryl]

That means, for the first time ever, an indoor football game in Fayetteville will take place entirely in the day. It'll be pretty weird, but hey, at least that's less time that I have to wait after I wake up. :)

Actually, the Wildcats had a couple of Sunday games the first season, even a Friday game......

I know that's Arena not Indoor, but you get my point

[goguard88]

FayGuard
Thanks for the send off last night. I will be following the team while I am gone. Hopefully the people I have gotten hooked will kepp going to the games after I leave. I could not have asked for a better send off. Well a football would have been nice but there is always next year.
You know, when I heard that, I thought that might've been for you. Such a shame you can't be here for our championship run, but thank you for defending our country. :)

Actually, the Wildcats had a couple of Sunday games the first season, even a Friday game......

I know that's Arena not Indoor, but you get my point
Oh, I didn't know that. I didn't get into the Wildcats until their playoff run that first season, so I had no idea. Either way, this will be a first for the Guard. I'm not used to day games like this, but like I said, less time to wait after I wake up.

[FayGuard06]

#1 Guard,

Glad that you got to hear the PA announcement. Be safe over in the sandbox and if you have your wife email me your address when you get over there, i'll see what I can do about getting the guys to autograph you a football!

Thank you for your support and most of all thank you for your service to our country!

Katina

[ragefan]

Guard Fans,

You Rock and you know how to post. See you in St. Louis July 22.

[goguard88]

Thanks. You just better hope you win your divisional round game first. ;)

[GTDREW]

GN, It will still probably taste like chicken, oh well free is still free. 70 points I might doubt, but a win for sure would be great.
I have told several people each week that the next game would be better and a bit tougher, but it seems that our team is getting better and especially tougher on the D side of the ball. The O has always had it's weapons to chose from but our D is really coming along at the right time. Glad to see Jon Hall bull-rush that guy(o-line) Sat. and the famous signed NG from UAB or whatever school he came from was held back by our center pretty good to me all night.

[goguard88]

I went to B&B tonight to bowl with the Guard, and it was definitely a lot of fun. I rolled 127, which is a bit low for me, but not too bad, considering I haven't bowled in quite a few weeks. I bowled for the defense, and I don't remember the exact score, but we won by over 100. Mitch Galloway was talking trash to us the entire time, but when he did bad, I made sure to rub it in. :D

[Guardfan3]

Just want to send out a Thank You to Stephanie, for working with me to arrange a visit, and to Grid Iron Joe and Ken Brown, for coming to visit the kids where I work. They really had a good time. Hopefully a few of them will be able to compete on the 10th and some will come to the game on the 16th. Thanks again for the visit. I appreciate it.

[GTDREW]

Hey guys, Just FYI, not sure how the league is going to seed everyone based on the stats that have been turned in and all the other last minute decisions they seem to come up with. Maybe the bracket will be released on Sunday.

Anyhow, round trip to St. Louis about $400 and Billings about $750 from RDU for those considering going to the away games. I had heard that a bus might be arranged for fans should the team have to travel. I guess we can only hope that we win and the Rage loses to host the Atlantic Title game, and Billings should lose also.

I had heard that the Crown has things going on over the next few weeks. Anyone have any ideas for sure?

[#1 Guard Fan]

Good to see that the Crown would make surethe Guard have a place to play for so Fayetteville sports history. Another update I have made it to "Sandland" and the Guard could play here anyday they wanted too....lol

[GTDREW]

#1, be safe over there and watch out for the loaded mules(donkey's), you know what I mean. I hear the players have enjoyed a good and well deserved rest but will soon be getting back to work. One last regular season game on the 4th and the official pairings will be out. '88 has a good bracket on a page to itself when you get the chance to read/print it. Again take care and drop us a line when you can. Drew.

[chef hardy]

when we beat lakeland at the crown on the 16th and execute our revenge ,will all other fans of the so called "elite" teams give us our due credit and put the CUPCAKE WINS BULL to a rest lol been reading the posts and found alot of the guard trash talking very amusing lol, has everyone neglected to notice that the two winless teams in the league both came from the pac. conf. so what do you call those games that were won over those teams. thank god the playoffs r finally here and now its put up or shut up, so lets see who can come to the crown and make us shutup.


go guard!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[goguard88]

Welcome to the boards! Man, I love the large amount of Guard fans we have on here. We dominate these boards. :)

[chef hardy]

r u the cowboys fan who sits next to the opponents entrance? if thats you man you r what a guard fan is all about love the way you get on the bench lol. ill look for your brow beading of our opponents on the 16th. i sit across the field from you front row of 118 mid-field right behind the clock guys. im always running my mouth on that side of the crown lol.


go guard!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.

[chef hardy]

thanks for the welcome to the boards, i see what you mean about guard fans owning the boards. BTW if i may ask where you sit at the games, will look for you on the 16th and try to stop over and say hey and shake a fellow die-hard guard fan, if thats kool :)

[goguard88]

I'm usually in section 102, front row. We'll likely get those seats for the playoff game, if they're available.

[chef hardy]

just wanted to let season ticket holders for the guard know that the tickets r ready at the office. just got back from there and picked mine up. now its just the waiting game until the 16th.


go guard!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[GTDREW]

Glad to see you on here C. Hardy. I usually sit in 118 if at all possible. I might have ran into you once before but I am not sure. Do you sit in row A seats 10 or 11? Again welcome and go vote on the team thread for who will win the Indoor bowl. Later Drew

[chef hardy]

dont know if we ever ran into each other before but your close im in row a of 118 seats 5 and 6, maybe run into you at next game. names marty,nice to meet you drew.

[goguard88]

Well, it's official... Billings gets home-field advantage in the Indoor Bowl no matter what. If we want to host every game from here on out, we have to hope RiverCity loses their first game, and that Billings doesn't win two. And of course, we have to win. :)

[ghostwriter]

wassup fellas, section 106 in da house--ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL??

[GTDREW]

Welcome GW, glad to see another Guard fan on the site, vote on who you think will win the Indoor bowl. It's a poll on one of the threads.

To C Hardy, I might remember you but not for sure at one of the games as I was there about 10 rows back. Just Drew is fine and I will see you on Sunday and stop by and speak I have tickets in 118 again.

[chef hardy]

whats up drew? be kool to meet another guard fan face to face and just not on the boards. let me know where in 118 u'll be and ill look for ya unless you spot me first. ill be in section 118 row A seats 5 and 6 with my wife, probably be there right when doors open to get ready to use the vocal chords and yell for the guard lol. if you see me outside first say hey probably have the division champs shirt on sunday. anyways see ya sunday man

go guard!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[ghostwriter]

drew, you mentioned this guardnoize guy on the other thread--is he the dude that wears all the cowboys stuff and wore the jason hockey mask last week??? dude, if it's that dude--lol--that dude IS WHACK!!!!!!! lofl--HE IS NUTS!!! I liked that dude,...why they give him a hard time up here is he a butthole??

[chef hardy]

thats him gw, he's a riot. you gonna be in 106 again next game, if so hope to run into you. take care dude.

[FayGuard06]

Looks like we'll be playing Lakeland on the 16th! They beat the Maulers 70-62tonight.

Playoff tickets are on sale, just stop by the Guard office to get yours. Prices are $10/Adults $5/children 12 & under. The In your face seats remain $32.00 for the playoffs (there are plenty IYF seats available though right now....first come first serve)

Thanks for supporting the Guard during our regular season and hope to see you all out there on the 16th!!


GO GUARD!

[goguard88]

Like I mentioned in the predictions thread, Lakeland's looking shaky, and a narrow 8-point win over Montgomery proves that. We destroyed the Maulers a couple of weeks ago, but Lakeland barely beat them. Next week's game will definitely be a much tougher test than what we've been facing the past several weeks, but I don't think it'll be a nailbiter. I'll make my pick (well, I should say score... you know who I'm picking to win) when the rest of the divisional round matchups are decided, and a new thread for predictions for that round is made.

[chef hardy]

is that the true final score? saw on the nifl scoreboard that score but also saw they had beaumont with 23 pts. in their game which is impossible since the game just ended and beaumont lost 55-21, didnt even make it to 23 lol. just wondering about the lake/mont. game cause we all know we cant trust the nifl website lol, the score could be reversed for all we know. if it is right though then i see lakeland brought their offense tonight, but 62 pts. to mont. is alot, where was the defense tonight. if they give up 62 to us on the 16th their dead meat, they wont score 70 in our house. either way then all i can say is.......................... BRING ON THE BOLTS'

see you all next sunday.
GO GUARD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[tony-o]

Yes that is the real final score.

[GTDREW]

FayGuard06, Glad to see you back here. BTW, If and I mean if the team should have to travel has the office thought about the fans going to the away games yet? Also, no word yet on jersey's, heard anything? Talk later this week. Drew.

[#1 Guard Fan]

Well I see where GN has once again pushed the mod a little to far. I guess some people never learn. Hopefully when he comes back he will be a good little boy...lol

[RobsInTheNoseBleeds]

Figures GN seems to rub folks the wrong way. I myself don't have anything good to say about him or the things that he does. Wish he talk less dumb crap and try to come off a little smarter. His posts are dumbed down compared to other Guard fans.

Yes I will take cheap shots at GN anytime I can.

[OriginalOutlaw]

I have wanted to post on this site in the past, but I didn't based upon respect for The Guard's fans. I pledge to give common sense info, yet reserve the right to throw some trash when warranted. GN (Noize) posts by intimidation. Outside observations indicate his rants bring disrespect to your organization. He makes artificial noise-makers when our own fans bring their voices. His posts are stocked with inane laughter and illogical opinions. I honestly hope you can save him, he has the drive needed for devoted fans. He just needs to focus his energy on the team instead of himself. Noize, I know you are reading this, take it to heart...

[GTDREW]

OO, I would not worry about ol' GN for now he's probably banned for life. Anyhow, he will work a team over at the games and try to get a rise out of some people on here. Thanks for being cool on here and all. Sorry, but I am still hoping for a River City loss and of course your team also as I hate to find a flight to Billings. It appears that only a few airlines fly in and out of there due to location. The biggie seems to be Northwest, followed by United, but I could be wrong. Can you assist should we have to fly there, given from personal experience of course? Good luck though this week, but I will have my fingers crossed. Later Drew.

[OriginalOutlaw]

Drew, if both our teams make it to the Championship game, round up some Guard fans, and I will check with some local friends on travel opportunities. Delta is the other big airline which usually comes through Salt Lake City. That ticket would probably be the cheapest at about $750/seat round trip. Why did you have to live so far away? =) I can help you find a decent place to stay at an affordable rate if it comes to that. Leave on Sunday and you can visit Yellowstone Park while you are here or you can attend the Great American Hillclimbs on Saturday just outside of Billings. It is the oldest, tallest, and richest motorcycle hillclimbs in the United States. There should be well over 20,000 people packed around the mountain for the event. So tell your Guard fans that if this all unfolds, there are other very cool things going on around here that weekend.

http://www.blgsmotoclub.org/gahposter.htm

I guess we will know in less than 2 weeks. Good luck to you...

[Get Cha Sum]

Like I mentioned in the predictions thread, Lakeland's looking shaky, and a narrow 8-point win over Montgomery proves that. We destroyed the Maulers a couple of weeks ago, but Lakeland barely beat them. Next week's game will definitely be a much tougher test than what we've been facing the past several weeks, but I don't think it'll be a nailbiter. I'll make my pick (well, I should say score... you know who I'm picking to win) when the rest of the divisional round matchups are decided, and a new thread for predictions for that round is made.
I have arediction for ya! We will beat you guys by 20 pts. Now "Get Cha Sum"

[chef hardy]

your gonna beat us by 20 pts. in our house? lollllllllllllllllllllll think again bud. {Removed by admin}

[preeths]

Keep it clean, chef hardy. These boards are read by all ages.

[chef hardy]

sorry preeths, my bad wont happen again. after i sent, thought it might have been too much, sincerely apologize to all the fellow fans on these boards :)

[GTDREW]

Hey guys, it appears that from what I have been reading that the only good and true games on our side of the bracket (Atlantic) will involve the Guard. The Rage has wound up with a gimme game which after we beat the bolts on Sunday (not an easy task) we will go to St. Louis. Overall that means we will have the toughest road to the finals. If our guys come thru, which I think they will, NO ONE and I mean NO ONE, should ever say that we do not have one of , if not the best team in the league. As always,

GO GUARD !!!!!!!!


DREW.

[goguard88]

Yeah, it's looking like we'll be headed to St. Louis if we beat Lakeland. We'll have to deal with that, but if we can get past the Rage, then there's still a great chance we can host the Indoor Bowl. All that has to happen is for Billings to lose, and that is certainly possible. The Outlaws are excellent, but they're not untouchable.

[viking]

Guard Fans/Bolt Fans

Is there anyway to listen to the game today? I did not see a link on either of your sights. If not, is there anyone out there that can post score updates to this sight. Thanks. Good Luck!

[fwp]

NIFL site shows Lakeland leading 12-0 at the end of the 1st.

[preeths]

Now 20-12 Guard at the half.

[viking]

I knew this would be a good one. I wish we could listen to it.

[viking]

End of 3rd qtr. 32-18 Guard.

[OutlawsFan]

Congrats on the win. Good luck in St. Louis next weekend.

[#1 Guard Fan]

I am glad to see the Guard won tonight. My wife was telling me they have a bud heading to St Louis next week. I am glad to see the front office had gone the extra mile to see that the fans have a way to get up there and support one of the best teams Fayetteville has ever had. GO GUARD

[goguard88]

What a refreshing outcome to today's game. I always thought we were a great team, of course. But the fact that we not only beat a great team today, but blew them out, wow. That really makes me feel confident about our championship chances. I was a bit concerned when we were down 12-0, but to put up 44 out of the 50 points scored after that is impressive. I'm telling you, we've got a great shot to win it all. Bring on the Rage! :)

By the way, I echo what #1 Guard Fan said. I was hoping they'd do something like that. I'm not sure if I can go yet, but I really hope to. It'd be a fun trip (St. Louis is a nice place, I'm sure... and I also would get to be in the city that my Tar Heels won the national championship in last year :D), and it'd especially be fun to be a Guard fan in the Rage's house. Nothing better than silencing a crowd that's against your team.

[chef hardy]

if you havent heard or been contacted yet their in the process of hooking up a bus trip to st. louis for this weekend. i got the call a short while ago. i probably won't be able to make the trip but for all of you who do, have fun and yell for the guard for me. i'll probably try to listen to the webcast online, money wise don't think the trip is in the cards.

go guard!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
beat the rage!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Minor League Man]

Fayetteville Odo: I'm keeping a close eye on you, Quark Shiver, so if I see any trouble, the Federation will take action.
Quark Shiver: Oh, lighten up already. If anybody's causing trouble, it would be ol' Rom Patterson. So, how's about another Niffle Kool-aid?

[GTDREW]

Anyone hear for sure the info on the bus to St. Louis yet? I called the office today and talked to Bobbi T., and hoped she would get back ASAP, no info. Can You assist???

[RobsInTheNoseBleeds]

They just took my name and phone number and told me that they would get back to me when they had a price for the trip. I hope the trip happens and the bus is packed I'll make sure I bring the cowbells.

[daddydaryl]

I just hope it isn't a "bus" like the one we took to Wilkes-Barre for the last Wildcats game....... "bus" = 15 passenger van :sad:

[GTDREW]

Now is the time to for battle, we have studied the enemy's tactics, their capabilities, and above all their weaknesses to ensure our plan of attack will be successful. No matter if you are in the field of battle or in a supporting role behind the lines it is imperative that everyone does their part to ensure success. We can except no outcome short of victory in our conquest to become the best. Let us take no prisoners in our quest but also ensure the safety of the weak of mind and of heart, that is the true sign of a champion. Should we not be successful on the field of battle let them know that today they met one hell of an opponent. God speed and as always GO GUARD!!!

[JackDiesel]

All ball bustin aside, Good Luck and be safe to the team and fans.
If you host the Indoor Bowl I might just have to breakdown and make the trip to F'ville. Trust me it won't be for the NIFL but to support the Owners, GM, Coaches, Players and fans of the Guard they've always treated me right.

[ronaldoswalt]

win this week and next and drink one for the copperheads

[chef hardy]

thanks for the kind words, wish you guys were up at billings tonight with a chance at them. don't get me wrong aces fans think you have an awesome chance tonight as well to win. just gotta feel for copperhead and all the other fans with what happened to them. would have been kool to see if it might have came to copperheads at guard but we know that scenario is out. good luck to you guys next season in whatever league you play. like all guard fans have posted, i concur, go aces and give our boys the chance to host you for the indoor bowl :). no offense ragefan, i know you guys will be ready tomm. should be a great game, wish i could have been there :(

[OriginalOutlaw]

Well, Guard fans, sorry to disappoint you. It looks like the road to the Championship goes through St Louis. Literally. If you are driving to Montana, you'd go through St. Louis, then just another 1300 miles (turn left at Albuquerque). We fulfilled our end, let's see what you got. I hope you make it, I'd like to meet you folks. Well, most of you. We had a great time with the RC fans, quality guys.

BTW Noize, looks like you will be busy next weekend during the championship game anyways. Sesame Street is in town and dominating your sports venue. Let me guess, you plan on dressing up in camouflage and yelling profanity at Big Bird wanting him to "Get in your belly!". =)

[OriginalOutlaw]

Congrats Guard fans! My earlier extension of offered assistance still stands. If you need any info regarding the game, accommodations, or travel plans, let me know. We had a great time with Rapid City fans on Friday, so we anticipate the same with Guard fans next Friday. I have general maps to the arena as well as detailed layouts of outside parking and inside seating. We all got the game we wanted, let's bring it!

[OriginalOutlaw]

Guard fans, do you have Anger Management classes to send this guy to? Dan, you are your own biggest fan. Other Guard fans consider you a joke and an embarrassment. And I concur.

BTW, a face-to-face might cause your motor boat mouth to overload your Tweety Bird A$$. Safety first, Nancy.

[preeths]

I've deleted the part of this thread that went off course. Both sides, clean it up. I don't expect to see any more such talk on the boards. I know everyone here can talk football without stepping over the line.

[OriginalOutlaw]

Don't stop the thread, the Guard fans are great! Noize, your mere existence creates a stench on this board. All other Guard fans, let me know if you need info...

[preeths]

What I said goes for everyone, noize, not just you so don't feel singled out. We can keep the trash talk tasteful and aimed at the respective teams, not other fans.

[OriginalOutlaw]

Sorry, Paul, I really am trying to be helpful to the true Guard fans. If you guys need info, let me know.

[doc]

Guard fans need to know that the Oringinal Outlaw will HELP you out if you are heading to Billings. Aces fans were given discounts on room reservations, tailgated with their fans and sounds like provided with some free brewskies. Be sure to contact him if you do need something. If you just want to use Expedia and pay higher prices go ahead. Last time I checked no free beer with reservations online.

Doc

[OriginalOutlaw]

It is not a bad thing to have a local person assist you. I believe I have been more than obvious recently with my respect for the Guard. I have rooted for you to make it this far! Expedia will not tell you the little things going on around here. I can. In spite of some incoming disrespect, I still want all Guard fans to join us for a pre-game beverage and yack it up with some true football fans (Go88, got some non-alcohol for you). I believe the Aces fans can tell you how much fun we had. Yeah, this is a Guard site. If true Guard fans want me off it, just let me know...

[RobsInTheNoseBleeds]

Original Outlaw

If I could make it I would take you up on your offer you are a true football fan. GN well he is his biggest fan and very low on my list of human beings. As far as not being on this board last time I looked this was a public board for everybody and if GN can get kicked off and then come back and shoot off his mouth then I think you trying to help traveling Guard fans is a good thing and you stay as long as you wish.

So in closing good luck to Billings but you guys will come up short when Wilmont Perry comes rushing out of the backfield and drops 48 points on you guys and that's just on the ground lol.

[Guardfan3]

Guard fans know how to read maps and Google 'Expedia'--perhaps your good intentions might better be served by staying off of threads intended for Guard fans, I don't know--??
Hey Noize, try speaking for yourself. I do know how to use Google, but if I were going, I would be more than willing to accept advice from a local, especially a football fan. I thought it was a sincere and well-intentioned gesture and did not deserve your response. If you choose not to take him up on it, don't, but do not speak on behalf of the rest of us when telling someone not to post on this thread.

[OriginalOutlaw]

I say you're a dork...

[OriginalOutlaw]

It will be here on Friday. You coming for it, Noize? Bandwagon...

[BilOutlaws]

so now you are taking shots at Montana, just because we have a hard time believing you?? The only reason we are questioning you, is because we know how our team is run, and this doesn't sound like something we would do/not do.

[RobsInTheNoseBleeds]

Some people are a lost cause. Brain to small, skull to thick.

[RobsInTheNoseBleeds]

We did sit behind you once and I have no problem to saying "it" to your face if that is what you want.

By the way my website doesn't bash anybody. The only folks it makes fun of is my friends and I. It's just a site that my friends can trade pics and laugh at each other. "Brah". That's great english. We should get together and hit those GED courses.

[OriginalOutlaw]

ROB, you are a cool cat. I haven't heard from many other Guard fans. What is the opinion of the Guard fans? This entire site has been listening to a motorboat mouth all night. Will you allow your team's respect to fall to one man's opinions? Step up, we want to hear! Does every Guard fan share this crap thought process? You haven't given a reason all year to be a belly acher when you were up against the odds. That's what got you respect. That's what got external fans liking you! Do you agree with Noize's rants? Or do you think his views are outside the mainstream Guard? Speak up!

[RobsInTheNoseBleeds]

I'll see you around then.

[OriginalOutlaw]

We don't have a section 106. Looks like you are gonna miss a good game...

[OriginalOutlaw]

Won't matter. Stay home, take a ******. I was hoping to see you Friday. Afraid to make the trip?

[OriginalOutlaw]

Unlike you, Limpness...

[OriginalOutlaw]

I do believe that is a direct Noize quote from the past! Now THAT'S funny! And I know funny.

[OriginalOutlaw]

Yeah, take the herpes medicine. But, since you gave it to her, you probably already mentioned that...

[daddydaryl]

see, this is why I just ignore him.... replying to him only feeds his ego...

[OriginalOutlaw]

DaddyD, somebody has to take a stand. The Guard faithful have let me down tonight. I'm holding my own and wearing him out. I hold no ill will towards the Guard fans for allowing this crap. I only hope to show them that outsiders can make a change for the better. I will not be denied...

[daddydaryl]

I'm not going to argue with someone on a board. Trash talk maybe, but not argue. It only brings us back to this Great Lesson (http://www.luclin.org/files/jamond/Retarded.jpg)

[OriginalOutlaw]

I agree. Let's scale it back and invite other Guard fans. Our weakest link is the loss of Salter and our kickoff game. It sound like the kickoff game is a strength for you. Where do you see other advantages for your team?

[Guardfan3]

OO, I, as well as a few other Guard fans, have expressed my opinion regarding the noize level on these boards. Its just not worth my time and energy to respond to every inane post, especially when most of them resort to personal attacks and immature ramblings. I read these boards for reasons related to the sport of football, and unfortunately I have to muddle through a lot of non-football "I know you are but what am I"-type of gradeschool garbage, just to read a few intelligent posts about my team. Please forgive me if I don't try to wear him down like you are doing. Hey, if it works, I commend you, but I think you are wasting your time.

[OriginalOutlaw]

GF3, while the Noize is in bed, let's get down to business. We like your team and we want you to have a great experience here. Our D is wounded, but our O has several tricks. Your team seams chalk full of surprises. I anticipate a VERY exciting game.

[BilOutlaws]

OO, Have you heard anything else about the status of Travis for the game friday?? I know he will make an impact if he plays, but will we really be "hurt" if he doesnt?? Zach Tune did an alright job filling in last week, what are your thoughts?

[chef hardy]

i myself think everyone is entitled to view their opinions as they see fit, whether your a fellow guard fan or fan of another team. im not saying i agree or disagree with gn's posts, he's a grown man so he's gonna do what he does. same goes for you OO i agree with some points you make and don't with others but have the respect for you knowing that you are die-hard to your outlaws as we are to the guard. i just want the "bowl" to be played and see what happens when its all said and done, and thats it. i also just come here for the most part to discuss football related posts and that much suits me fine. i've always took the stand to just let ppl talk and what will be will be. good luck as always on fri. and don't let your judgement of 1 person cloud your perception of other fans(no offense GN i have nothing against ya, you've never done me wrong) :). let the game play out wherever it happens to be.

[OriginalOutlaw]

Tune has done an OK job. But he is no Salter. We need someone who can make the extreme play when needed. Tune is solid, we'll take him because we have to. I got my druthers, tho. The RC game really showed the difference. Higgs running for first downs? He'd be wearing a shoe in his earhole if Salter was playing...

[OriginalOutlaw]

Chef, I love your fans, and I wish you the best. Even a little Noize can't cloud that judgement.

P.S. When he gets up tomorrow, I imagine it will be game-on again. Too bad his baby-sitter made him go to bed early...

[GTDREW]

To all concerned about other Guard fan opinions and the he said she said stuff. I read most of the posts and just laugh most of the time. It's a no win situation for either side of the arguement. I feel that silence can be the worst poison for some and also a very good weapon at times. As you sit and listen you hear things you might have otherwise missed. In our case on here it's something we might not have read. I have made that mistake several times on here and got wrapped up on a subject over nothing. My best advice is keep talking trash and somewhere football will come out of the conversation. Until it ends I will just keep on getting a laugh now and then and try to keep score on who is ahead in the game.

[AllAces]

OO - be sure to check the post on the RC thread.

[OriginalOutlaw]

All over it. Your fans are the best!

[doc]

Unlike the Guard who are headed North, this thread has really went South! OriginalOutlaw I would turn down the Noize as you and your fans are way beyond this babble. I also know that you, as I, have no trouble telling anyone "to my face" what is up. But the only real issue is if Billings wins by 3 touchdowns or 4. GO OUTLAWS

[OriginalOutlaw]

I will try to clean it up. GO OUTLAWS!!!

[GTDREW]

As you might can tell I am pretty disgusted with all the posts and threads over the last 24-48 hours on here. We as a group have managed to put ourselves in a most compelling position. It appears that we, and I include myself, have become nothing but a bunch of idiots who listen to complete hearsay. None of us have any idea what a team has or has not done. What has or has not been said behind closed doors. We make a lot of assumptions and then tend to blow them way out of the original concept of the purpose of this board. It is of my opinion, we are no better than the people we tend to criticize on here.

To the Guard fans and players, good luck and give Billings Hell no matter where the game is held.

To Billings Fans, good luck and be safe, hope no one else gets hurt and stay factual in your account of the game.

To Preeths, man I had alot of respect for you trying to maintain the site here, but for trying to stay neutral, you have failed, and to allow some of the talk get away at times I am truly disappointed. You have done your best but I guess sometimes you too have to make a stand. I would have never allowed it to get this far.

To all of the Guard haters, your time will come one day as some of the things you have said, not might have said, will haunt you. Cast the first stone unless I am wrong.

If Preeths does not get mad about this post I will continue to monitor the posts to see if there is any football info going on at this site. Good luck to all in the future and as always,

GO GUARD !!!!! GTDREW.

[preeths]

You're welcome to your opinion, and it's been fun to see all the Guard discussion this season. As the sole person who can speak to the "original concept of the purpose of this board," I can tell you that this is a place for fans and team/league officials to discuss minor league sports. You're not going to like everything you see all the time, including the opinions of others, and mine is no exception. Not sure what could have been done on my end to stop it from getting this far. That was in other people's hands.

I'm not going to be neutral on every subject, particularly if I see that something wrong is being done. As an example, Howard the Fraud needs to be found and held liable for his crimes, no two ways about it.

We have nothing but respect for the organizations who try to do things right, and that includes the Guard, but that doesn't mean we agree with all their actions. Good luck to everyone.

[THE ANTISHIVER]

GTDREW-

If you are going to call everyone on the NIFL board IDIOTS, you could at least spell it correctly. I am sure there are many posters who are still trying to figure out what a "bunch idoit" is.

Additionally, hearsay is one word not two....

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hearsay

Sincerely,

The Kettle

[Yellowstone]

In response to GTDrew...Some of us have actually heard what has been said behind closed doors contrary to your statement. I think I speak for all of Billings fans when I say we have nothing but respect for the Guard football team. The coaches and players of Fayetteville have earned it by playing a great season on the field.

The only person from Fayetteville we don't have respect for is Richard King. I hope I get to meet Mr. King when he comes to Billings Friday night. I'd like to hear his side of the story. I will be seated on the left directly next to his team. I will be easy to find. I will be wearing my Billings Outlaws jersey #11 with the name Yellowstone on the back.

While many are predicting a Billings blowout, I don't see it that way. I think Walter Ford is going to give our kicking team fits much like AJ Street (before his knee inury) and James Jones did for Rapid. Wilmont Perry will be the toughest runner we have faced this season and will test the endurance of our D-Line. I do expect Billings to win, but it'll be a close one

Billings 51
Fayetteville 46

[chef hardy]

will anyone be able to update us guard fans who can't make the trip how the game is playing out? if anyone can would be greatly appreciated. looks like the game is gonna happen on friday the way it was supposed to. good luck to the outlaw team and its fans :)

[Yellowstone]

I can text message or send pictures of the scoreboard via cell phone to someone if they want to give me their cell#

[BilOutlaws]

Yellowstone, O.O and all other Outlaw Fans
I will do my best to find you at the game on Friday so I can personally thank you, i have been gone all day, and i come back on everything has gone to hell. It seems like you guys have been here trying to back us up the whole time, and i know all of the Outlaw faithfull appreciate it. Anyway, I have alot of respect for the Fayetteville organization, except for Mr. King. This is a childish ploy into getting the game to Fayetteville. If there was a logical complaint I could understand, but this is starting to get ridiculous. I hope this all ends tomorrow and we can all prepare for the game on Friday. It will be a great game and it would be a shame if all this ruined it.

[OriginalOutlaw]

It won't be ruined, The Guard will be here tomorrow. Word is they are flying, Go88, and won't leave until tomorrow. Have faith in something going right in this league. Yellowstone, BilOutlaws, and others (even Guard fans) - Some of the other posters here will be tailgating before the game up in the top lot under the bucking horse sign (I told AllAces it was a Donkey sign - merely a reference to Denver, sorry AA. You are welcome to another Bud Lite if you come for the game. Let me know if you do.). Yellowstone, sounds like you will be sitting on our collective laps. We have Jailhouse seats just to the left of the Guard bench - on the 15yd line. We'll be the ones hollering IN-COM-PLETE! Feel free to join in! GO OUTLAWS!

[The voice of truth]

Guard general manager Bobby Jackson is quoted as saying “If the executive committee tells us to go to Montana, we’ll go,” Jackson said. “But until that happens, we’re just going to sit tight and see what happens.”

Here's the link:

\http://www.fayettevillenc.com/sports/

[AllAces]

It won't be ruined, The Guard will be here tomorrow. Word is they are flying, Go88, and won't leave until tomorrow. Have faith in something going right in this league. Yellowstone, BilOutlaws, and others (even Guard fans) - Some of the other posters here will be tailgating before the game up in the top lot under the bucking horse sign (I told AllAces it was a Donkey sign - merely a reference to Denver, sorry AA. You are welcome to another Bud Lite if you come for the game. Let me know if you do.). Yellowstone, sounds like you will be sitting on our collective laps. We have Jailhouse seats just to the left of the Guard bench - on the 15yd line. We'll be the ones hollering IN-COM-PLETE! Feel free to join in! GO OUTLAWS!

No problem on the sign - funny thing, I knew exactly what you meant...

I won't be able to make it. Work needs me on Friday - plus my wife is still a bit bitter about the loss. I have been trying to explain the whole sportsmanship thing, but she would like just come up to crack heads. She sees you guys as the enemy that put us out - and she hasn't gotten over that yet. You have to love her enthusiasm! She is a real fan.

Don't take it personally, but she will want revenge next year.

Good luck at the game. Check your PM for some intel.

[Yellowstone]

I won't be able to make it. Work needs me on Friday - plus my wife is still a bit bitter about the loss. I have been trying to explain the whole sportsmanship thing, but she would like just come up to crack heads. She sees you guys as the enemy that put us out - and she hasn't gotten over that yet. You have to love her enthusiasm! She is a real fan.

Your wife must not be too happy with me since I sat on your bench last week AA.......

[AllAces]

Yellowstone - I didn't even tell her about that. I didn't want her showing up on your doorstep! :D

All kidding aside - she is a great lady. I don't want to start a bash on here. Most women I know either don't care about football or have only a passing interest. She is a fan from the bottom of her heart. Like a couple of Billings fans I met last week.

Did you check you PM?

[Yellowstone]

Yeah I did check it. thanks for the info!

[OriginalOutlaw]

AA, we'll miss you here, but not your wife! Tell her the NIFL is trying to get us back for her. Um, her name wouldn't happen to be Carolyn, would it? See you next year, AA, you are a good egg...

[GTDREW]

OO, Glad to see you have not been caught up in this mess too much. I am entirely disgusted with the whole thing. I had planned to go up there, but now with not knowing, tickets are going to be too high before you know it. Either way, take care and if the game does go on Friday or whenever keep us in the loop. Later Drew.

[OriginalOutlaw]

Drew, if there is a way I can do it, I will. Keep in touch, the game is still a little ways away. CS might still find a way to screw it up, too.