JKO official list/info thread

[JimmyB]

My understanding is that many of their best players live in Portland so this really is not a "home town" tournament for them.

Inaccurate, unfortunately.

[JimmyB]

Just a heads up, I listed the info the the after party! Presale tickets are $10 and will be sold up until the tournament is over (i believe, april can correct me if i am wrong), but are $15 at the door!

Couple notes:
After waiting to hear back from a couple other bar options for the meet and greet, the after party bar made me an offer that I thought would end up being the best overall for the tournament. So despite usually having a separate bar, I decided to host the meet and greet at the same location. The drink specials are about half the cost of what others were willing to give, and they offered discounted food as well. There are plenty of other places to go once the meet and greet ends, all right next to Blue Water Island Grill.

[j22201]

All teams had weak rosters from Austin. Our normal 1,2,6 were not in Austin with Justin, Troy, and Tim. I had to leadoff all day. I think you have to ignore rosters and go by performances this year. I'd have it:

1. Meatballs
2. JKI
3. Cobra
4. Flying V
5. Fully Loaded
6. MMS

[JimmyB]

Out of curiosity, why do you think you should be ranked higher than fully loaded, based off of past performances?

[machinegunkelly]

Pool A

Meatballs
Flying V
Fully Loaded
Snipers
Commotion
Other

Pool B

JKI
MMS
Cobra Kai
Pounders
Booty
Legit

The bottom two teams in each pool do not play the #1 seeds

[CONNOR]

My understanding is that many of their best players live in Portland so this really is not a "home town" tournament for them.

Inaccurate, unfortunately.

Flades, I had a guy from Cobrai Kai tell me their charger and catcher were from Portland. No idea if those guys will be in Jax. Disclaimer: This was told to me late Saturday night in Austin so no guarantees on accuracy. I can say with all confidence our roster for Jax tourney would beat the roster we brought to Austin by a solid 3 runs. I started at catcher and kicked second in Austin, compared to not being good enough to even crack our roster for single elimination at SFKO. Anyway, I'm bored and since we didn't have a chance to play Cobra Kai head to head in Austin here's a comparison of the two mutual opponents and resulting scores.

Cobra Kai 2 - Lights Out 3
JKIDeep 11 -Lights Out 1

Cobra Kai 3 - NYSH 5
JKIDeep 0 - NYSH 1

Cumulative
Cobra Kai 5 Runs For - 8 Runs Against (0-2 Record)
JKIDeep 11 Runs For -2 Runs Against (1-1 Record)

[MEATBALLKEVIN]

My understanding is that many of their best players live in Portland so this really is not a "home town" tournament for them.

Inaccurate, unfortunately.

Flades, I had a guy from Cobrai Kai tell me their charger and catcher were from Portland. No idea if those guys will be in Jax. Disclaimer: This was told to me late Saturday night in Austin so no guarantees on accuracy. I can say with all confidence our roster for Jax tourney would beat the roster we brought to Austin by a solid 3 runs. I started at catcher and kicked second in Austin, compared to not being good enough to even crack our roster for single elimination at SFKO. Anyway, I'm bored and since we didn't have a chance to play Cobra Kai head to head in Austin here's a comparison of the two mutual opponents and resulting scores.

Cobra Kai 2 - Lights Out 3
JKIDeep 11 -Lights Out 1

Cobra Kai 3 - NYSH 5
JKIDeep 0 - NYSH 1

Cumulative
Cobra Kai 5 Runs For - 8 Runs Against (0-2 Record)
JKIDeep 11 Runs For -2 Runs Against (1-1 Record)

I think everyone is jumping on this cobra kai train and giving them a ton of props for the finals apperance in Austin. How they follow up Austin next week will give people a better understanding of cobra. To me, they are no different then the cobra that has been around for years.

Cobra-A solid team of athletes that kick a lot. They could get hot headed and argue but just ignore it,win and move on.

[flades]

My understanding is that many of their best players live in Portland so this really is not a "home town" tournament for them.

Inaccurate, unfortunately.

Flades, I had a guy from Cobrai Kai tell me their charger and catcher were from Portland. No idea if those guys will be in Jax. Disclaimer: This was told to me late Saturday night in Austin so no guarantees on accuracy. I can say with all confidence our roster for Jax tourney would beat the roster we brought to Austin by a solid 3 runs. I started at catcher and kicked second in Austin, compared to not being good enough to even crack our roster for single elimination at SFKO. Anyway, I'm bored and since we didn't have a chance to play Cobra Kai head to head in Austin here's a comparison of the two mutual opponents and resulting scores.

Cobra Kai 2 - Lights Out 3
JKIDeep 11 -Lights Out 1

Cobra Kai 3 - NYSH 5
JKIDeep 0 - NYSH 1

Cumulative
Cobra Kai 5 Runs For - 8 Runs Against (0-2 Record)
JKIDeep 11 Runs For -2 Runs Against (1-1 Record)

I think everyone is jumping on this cobra kai train and giving them a ton of props for the finals apperance in Austin. How they follow up Austin next week will give people a better understanding of cobra. To me, they are no different then the cobra that has been around for years.

Cobra-A solid team of athletes that kick a lot. They could get hot headed and argue but just ignore it,win and move on.

Jax JKI Deep roster beats Cobra Kai by 5 runs no problem

[MEATBALLKEVIN]

If cobra got through nysh or jki to get in to final it would say a lot. Not to take anything away from them cause a finals apperance is a great showing at any tourney. Just saying how i look at them thats all. I would say they are better than flying v but not as good as liu.

[j22201]

by BootyCapt9 » May 6th, 2012, 4:34 pm

Out of curiosity, why do you think you should be ranked higher than fully loaded, based off of past performances?

We have both have played 2 events this year. We both have an elite 8 finish and a final 4 finish. We have played twice and split the series. I give us the nod bc we won the last game.

[j22201]

by MEATBALLKEVIN » May 7th, 2012, 7:28 am

If cobra got through nysh or jki to get in to final it would say a lot. Not to take anything away from them cause a finals apperance is a great showing at any tourney. Just saying how i look at them thats all. I would say they are better than flying v but not as good as liu.

Come on man. We beat LIU in Florida. The Flying V team in Austin was missing a ton of key players. I was the leadoff in Austin because we were missing our top leadoff guy Justin and our 2 hole guy Troy. (Justin and Troy are our best bunters and on base guys on the team) The SFKO Flying V was also missing a TON of normal players but this was down played bc of additions. I will say that the Jacksoville team will include a pretty full team by Flying V standards. Justin, Troy, Shulte, Russ, Brick, me, Graham, RED, Tim, etc. Graham and RED on the mound are a pretty nasty combo pitching. It really adds a lot to our D. Tim will make a name for himself in Jax at the charger position. Our Jax roster will have a LOT more offense then the Austin roster with much better bunters. We basically had 3 new guys trying out their first circuit event ever in Austin that aren't even on our team. Jax will be a very tough event with the caliber of teams, but I think we will do well.

[MEATBALLKEVIN]

by MEATBALLKEVIN » May 7th, 2012, 7:28 am

If cobra got through nysh or jki to get in to final it would say a lot. Not to take anything away from them cause a finals apperance is a great showing at any tourney. Just saying how i look at them thats all. I would say they are better than flying v but not as good as liu.

Come on man. We beat LIU in Florida. The Flying V team in Austin was missing a ton of key players. I was the leadoff in Austin because we were missing our top leadoff guy Justin and our 2 hole guy Troy. (Justin and Troy are our best bunters and on base guys on the team) The SFKO Flying V was also missing a TON of normal players but this was down played bc of additions. I will say that the Jacksoville team will include a pretty full team by Flying V standards. Justin, Troy, Shulte, Russ, Brick, me, Graham, RED, Tim, etc. Graham and RED on the mound are a pretty nasty combo pitching. It really adds a lot to our D. Tim will make a name for himself in Jax at the charger position. Our Jax roster will have a LOT more offense then the Austin roster with much better bunters. We basically had 3 new guys trying out their first circuit event ever in Austin that aren't even on our team. Jax will be a very tough event with the caliber of teams, but I think we will do well.

HAHA Just Monday morning fishing thats all. I look at teams like Panik,OSC,NYSH,JKI AND then Other. The V is neat the top of others

[btaylor]

Just a heads up, I listed the info the the after party! Presale tickets are $10 and will be sold up until the tournament is over (i believe, april can correct me if i am wrong), but are $15 at the door!

Couple notes:
After waiting to hear back from a couple other bar options for the meet and greet, the after party bar made me an offer that I thought would end up being the best overall for the tournament. So despite usually having a separate bar, I decided to host the meet and greet at the same location. The drink specials are about half the cost of what others were willing to give, and they offered discounted food as well. There are plenty of other places to go once the meet and greet ends, all right next to Blue Water Island Grill.

What does the after party ticket cover?

[JimmyB]

Gets you access to the drink specials, the private area for the tournament participants, and makes sure you skip the line to get in the bar if one ever occurs. You shouldn't be paying more than $2 for a drink or shot the entire night.

[FlyingV]

by MEATBALLKEVIN » May 7th, 2012, 7:28 am

If cobra got through nysh or jki to get in to final it would say a lot. Not to take anything away from them cause a finals apperance is a great showing at any tourney. Just saying how i look at them thats all. I would say they are better than flying v but not as good as liu.

Come on man. We beat LIU in Florida. The Flying V team in Austin was missing a ton of key players. I was the leadoff in Austin because we were missing our top leadoff guy Justin and our 2 hole guy Troy. (Justin and Troy are our best bunters and on base guys on the team) The SFKO Flying V was also missing a TON of normal players but this was down played bc of additions. I will say that the Jacksoville team will include a pretty full team by Flying V standards. Justin, Troy, Shulte, Russ, Brick, me, Graham, RED, Tim, etc. Graham and RED on the mound are a pretty nasty combo pitching. It really adds a lot to our D. Tim will make a name for himself in Jax at the charger position. Our Jax roster will have a LOT more offense then the Austin roster with much better bunters. We basically had 3 new guys trying out their first circuit event ever in Austin that aren't even on our team. Jax will be a very tough event with the caliber of teams, but I think we will do well.

HAHA Just Monday morning fishing thats all. I look at teams like Panik,OSC,NYSH,JKI AND then Other. The V is neat the top of others

Since it's Monday and you want to fish, I'll throw a line in as well. Based on one of the random mock pools that has been thrown out, it seems like there is a very good chance our two teams will meet. We both know what each other is bringing to the table. Care to throw out a guarantee like you did against Relax? Then we'll see what you really think

[JimmyB]

There will probably only be 2 pools unless we get a flood of last second teams signing up in the next 3 days, so you have a 50/50 chance to meet in pool play!

[Return of Ctiger]

by MEATBALLKEVIN » May 7th, 2012, 7:28 am

If cobra got through nysh or jki to get in to final it would say a lot. Not to take anything away from them cause a finals apperance is a great showing at any tourney. Just saying how i look at them thats all. I would say they are better than flying v but not as good as liu.

Come on man. We beat LIU in Florida. The Flying V team in Austin was missing a ton of key players. I was the leadoff in Austin because we were missing our top leadoff guy Justin and our 2 hole guy Troy. (Justin and Troy are our best bunters and on base guys on the team) The SFKO Flying V was also missing a TON of normal players but this was down played bc of additions. I will say that the Jacksoville team will include a pretty full team by Flying V standards. Justin, Troy, Shulte, Russ, Brick, me, Graham, RED, Tim, etc. Graham and RED on the mound are a pretty nasty combo pitching. It really adds a lot to our D. Tim will make a name for himself in Jax at the charger position. Our Jax roster will have a LOT more offense then the Austin roster with much better bunters. We basically had 3 new guys trying out their first circuit event ever in Austin that aren't even on our team. Jax will be a very tough event with the caliber of teams, but I think we will do well.

HAHA Just Monday morning fishing thats all. I look at teams like Panik,OSC,NYSH,JKI AND then Other. The V is neat the top of others

Since it's Monday and you want to fish, I'll throw a line in as well. Based on one of the random mock pools that has been thrown out, it seems like there is a very good chance our two teams will meet. We both know what each other is bringing to the table. Care to throw out a guarantee like you did against Relax? Then we'll see what you really think

I'll guarantee no one beats JKID or Meatballs except JKID or Meatballs... We may not play in the finals, but the winner of our game will win the tournament..

[JimmyB]

you realize how difficult this tournament is going to be, right? Let's say you get a #2 seed after pool play... theres a good chance you could face a MMS or Cobra Kai or Flying V or Fully Loaded in the first round of elims, followed by another one of them OR meatballs in the final 4... then obv. whoever is left.

6 of the top 12 teams in the country are playing here, and most of them are at full strength!

I'm excited to see if someone can pull off an upset somewhere and really shake things up!

[MEATBALLKEVIN]

by MEATBALLKEVIN » May 7th, 2012, 7:28 am

If cobra got through nysh or jki to get in to final it would say a lot. Not to take anything away from them cause a finals apperance is a great showing at any tourney. Just saying how i look at them thats all. I would say they are better than flying v but not as good as liu.

Come on man. We beat LIU in Florida. The Flying V team in Austin was missing a ton of key players. I was the leadoff in Austin because we were missing our top leadoff guy Justin and our 2 hole guy Troy. (Justin and Troy are our best bunters and on base guys on the team) The SFKO Flying V was also missing a TON of normal players but this was down played bc of additions. I will say that the Jacksoville team will include a pretty full team by Flying V standards. Justin, Troy, Shulte, Russ, Brick, me, Graham, RED, Tim, etc. Graham and RED on the mound are a pretty nasty combo pitching. It really adds a lot to our D. Tim will make a name for himself in Jax at the charger position. Our Jax roster will have a LOT more offense then the Austin roster with much better bunters. We basically had 3 new guys trying out their first circuit event ever in Austin that aren't even on our team. Jax will be a very tough event with the caliber of teams, but I think we will do well.

HAHA Just Monday morning fishing thats all. I look at teams like Panik,OSC,NYSH,JKI AND then Other. The V is neat the top of others

Since it's Monday and you want to fish, I'll throw a line in as well. Based on one of the random mock pools that has been thrown out, it seems like there is a very good chance our two teams will meet. We both know what each other is bringing to the table. Care to throw out a guarantee like you did against Relax? Then we'll see what you really think

3+ runs

[FlyingV]

by MEATBALLKEVIN » May 7th, 2012, 7:28 am

If cobra got through nysh or jki to get in to final it would say a lot. Not to take anything away from them cause a finals apperance is a great showing at any tourney. Just saying how i look at them thats all. I would say they are better than flying v but not as good as liu.

Come on man. We beat LIU in Florida. The Flying V team in Austin was missing a ton of key players. I was the leadoff in Austin because we were missing our top leadoff guy Justin and our 2 hole guy Troy. (Justin and Troy are our best bunters and on base guys on the team) The SFKO Flying V was also missing a TON of normal players but this was down played bc of additions. I will say that the Jacksoville team will include a pretty full team by Flying V standards. Justin, Troy, Shulte, Russ, Brick, me, Graham, RED, Tim, etc. Graham and RED on the mound are a pretty nasty combo pitching. It really adds a lot to our D. Tim will make a name for himself in Jax at the charger position. Our Jax roster will have a LOT more offense then the Austin roster with much better bunters. We basically had 3 new guys trying out their first circuit event ever in Austin that aren't even on our team. Jax will be a very tough event with the caliber of teams, but I think we will do well.

HAHA Just Monday morning fishing thats all. I look at teams like Panik,OSC,NYSH,JKI AND then Other. The V is neat the top of others

Since it's Monday and you want to fish, I'll throw a line in as well. Based on one of the random mock pools that has been thrown out, it seems like there is a very good chance our two teams will meet. We both know what each other is bringing to the table. Care to throw out a guarantee like you did against Relax? Then we'll see what you really think

3+ runs

Conservative. Smart

The gap is closing.

[j22201]

This will be an interesting event. I can see it going a number of different ways. I'll agree with tiger in that one of Meatballs/JKID will be in the finals, but I don't think both. I think they will probably meet in the final 4.

[Return of Ctiger]

:character-hobbes: you realize how difficult this tournament is going to be, right? Let's say you get a #2 seed after pool play... theres a good chance you could face a MMS or Cobra Kai or Flying V or Fully Loaded in the first round of elims, followed by another one of them OR meatballs in the final 4... then obv. whoever is left.

6 of the top 12 teams in the country are playing here, and most of them are at full strength!

I'm excited to see if someone can pull off an upset somewhere and really shake things up!

See Kevins comment a few above this... it's MB, PA, OSC, JKID, NYSH------ then everyone else... so even though it's 6 of the top 12, only 1 worries me

[Festa]

Has the official list been updated? I want to make sure I have all of the official teams for the Power Rankings.

[The Scorekeeper]

Has the official list been updated? I want to make sure I have all of the official teams for the Power Rankings.

the list of 11 teams on the first page of this thread is currently the full list. we're still trying to get one more but as of right now, it's just those 11.

[JimmyB]

Well this sucks... i have some unfortunate news to report... the 2 captains of Commotion have to go out of town for work, so the team has decided not to play in this tournament. Getting to be very irritating that all these local teams are disinterested in a tournament right here.

Down to 10.

[btaylor]

That sucks, but it probably makes the pools/schedules a little easier. My pools would be:

Pool A
Meatballs
Flying V
Fully Loaded
Booty
Peninsula Pounders

Pool B
JKID
Cobra Kai
MMS
Foot Snipers
Legit


Two Ultra teams in each pool, 1 jax team in each pool, 1 Virginia team in each pool. Also seems like it would produce a lot of good games. Are you announcing the pools at the meet and great or beforehand?

[btaylor]

Also, just saw that I have a $10 refund from kickball365. I assume there are no more shirts?

[machinegunkelly]

1. Meatballs
2 JKI
3. Fully Loaded
4. Flying Vag
5. mms
6. Cobra Kai
7. Pounders
8. Snipers
9. Booty
10. Legit

[mtcoup]

Why are the local teams disinterested? Do they typically participate in local tourneys?

[RED]

1a GO MK
1b. Meatballs
2 JKI
3. Flying V
4. Fully loaded
5. Cobra kai
6. mms
7. Pounders
8. Snipers
9. Booty
10. Legit

FIXED

[FlyingV]

1. Meatballs
2 JKI
3. Fully Loaded
4. Flying Vag
5. mms
6. Cobra Kai
7. Pounders
8. Snipers
9. Booty
10. Legit

I'm telling our girls you said that... they won't be happy.

[StretchFlex4]

Yea...Not happy at all. I thought we were finally getting a little respect, but apparently that isn't the case. Looking forward to beating you in Jax.

[btaylor]

1. Meatballs
2 JKI
3. Fully Loaded
4. Flying Vag
5. mms
6. Cobra Kai
7. Pounders
8. Snipers
9. Booty
10. Legit

I'm telling our girls you said that... they won't be happy.

As soon as they see those flowing locks they'll forgive him...

[Horses and Genitals]

Uh oh! Flying V wasn't actually planning on winning until that post!

[Justin Andrew Anderson]

Yea...Not happy at all. I thought we were finally getting a little respect, but apparently that isn't the case. Looking forward to beating you in Jax.

Welcome to the boards!

[CONNOR]

1. Meatballs
2 JKI
3. Fully Loaded
4a. Flying Vagene
4b. Cobra Kai
6. MMS
7. Pounders
8. Snipers
9. Booty
10. Legit

Do you guys know if MMS is briging Steve or their stinky pinky contingent?

[machinegunkelly]

I dont care if Flying V beat Fully Loaded in Austin. FL is better than flying v. They have a better resume and w there the jax squad they have they are better than flying v. Flying vagina needs to stop thinking they are elite and win a real tournamet that gives us cash not free fast food.

[j22201]

haha, MK. I'm not biting on this, but I will say, "What tourney has Fully Loaded won?"

[Zak]

haha, MK. I'm not biting on this, but I will say, "What tourney has Fully Loaded won?"

I think it was the Subway invitational.

[Return of Ctiger]

haha, MK. I'm not biting on this, but I will say, "What tourney has Fully Loaded won?"

I think I give the edge to Fully Loaded as well now that I think about it... With Shoppe on the mound this is a different team... In Florida with Dan and Tyler in the lineup the V only scored 1 run... I know you keep talking about all these people that are coming, but i highly doubt any are better offensive players then Dan or Tyler... Plus, if you play in pool play Pocket Nick won't be at Subway