As many of you know, we used to have a handler on the team named Papsmear. We affectionately called him Pappy because using his real nickname aggravated his self-esteem issues. He was left handed and pretty good at throwing (sometimes). He graduated last year, and Denis arrived from Loyola to take up grad school at U of I and provide a much needed boost to our handler core. On a number of occasions, I’ve been asked If I miss having Pappy on the team. My answer is, "no." They ask why, and I say, “Denis.”
10. Denis is athletic
9. Denis’ posts to the blog are more constructive or funnier
8. Pappy had L-box, Denis has invert, scoober, hammer, chicken wing, …all are game ready
7. Denis doesn’t stalk me
6. Did I mention that Denis is Athletic?
5. Denis isn’t hated by the other team when he opens his mouth
4. Denis can grow facial hair (haha, pappy is a girl)
3. Seriously Pappy doesn’t have any muscles
2. Youtube clip of the week
1. Denis doesn’t have the nickname Papsmear
5 comments:
its ok rip, i miss you too.
plus, i welcome all nicknames
rip, you are my son.
regarding nicknames...
The matrix
Airsnake
denis is a welcome addition to the team, but pappy was a valuable asset that will be missed. the dedication and unwavering commitment that brian had for the team - and the future of the team - was something that will be hard for anyone to match. i don't think anyone gave so much to developing rookies into valuable players, and the commitment that he gave to people in a one on one basis was something that any team could benefit from
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