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7) Who is your BB Frienemy? (Friend/Enemy)
Don’t think I have one. I’m too nice to be angry at anyone

Namssor, you're a silly sally!!

8) What are your own expectations for the NT?
Making the World Cup again is nice, but we never advance farther than the Final Pool

Ahem...

Domestic Scout Oriolekid

1) Tell us a little bit about yourself?
Hi. I'm Kevin, currently 16, and I live outside of Baltimore. I've been a die hard Oriole fan all my life, and me being a huge baseball fan and sports fan in general is what got me started on forums and eventually someone on one of those forums told me about BuzzerBeater, and here I am.

2) Tell us a little bit about your team and history here at BuzzerBeater?
Not exciting. Started a few days before season 11's first game, and didn't know anything about the game until season 12. Then I rode my first great player, Dan Gardner, all the way to Div IV, and his transfer money is the reason I'm in Div III.

3) Could you explain your NT duties?
My NT position currently is "18 year old scout" as I am in charge, along with a couple other, to scout the very best 18 year olds drafted, getting their skills, adding them to the NT database, and giving training advice to the managers. The reason I picked 18 y/o is because a great 18 y/o is the reason I am where I am today, so I strongly believe team success starts with 18 y/o's and ends with properly trained players.

4) Biggest Buzzerbeater Pet Peeve?
When I offer mTIE (mutual TIE for those who don't know) and plan on playing normal, but my opponent inconsiderable plays normal as well and I get screwed over. It's only common courtesy to play TIE when you agree to play it :P

5) Favorite and least favorite BB players?
Least Favorite-Irwin Velasco. Sure he's our starting SF and only real option, but the dude is cocky, lazy, and can't shoot. Favorite-Dan Gardner of course

6) Who is your biggest BB rival?
Although I promoted out of Div IV.29, a team there called Mammas boys always gave me trouble. We had so many close games, including a 2 point loss in a playoff game that was Dan Gardner's last game with my team. Looking to make some Div III rivals though.

7) What are your expectations for the NT in their first Worlds under Jfarb?
Gold trophy, or nothing.

8) How important do you feel domestic scouting is?
It is the most important thing with the NT. Everything starts at the domestic scouting level. The sooner us scouts talk to a players manager, the better those managers will train their players, and the better the U21, and NT will become.

9) With no disrespect to the other players but who is your favorite NT player?
Irwin Velasco. A player that I love to hate, and hate to love.

10) What is the main objective of LionPride in Season 16?
Stage of relegation, but I hope to make the playoffs as a 4 seed. I got placed into a relatively easy Div III, and playoffs isn't out of the question. Also to make it past round 3 of the cup. I've never done that before.

11) Favorite NBA team?
Not an NBA fan, but a huge college basketball fan, and in particular Maryland. However I am mourning Gary Williams departure at this moment so I'm looking to get my head out of anything basketball related for a little bit. However since Greivis Vasquez, a former Maryland star, is the backup PG for the Grizzlies, I may catch a few of their games hoping to see him play.

12) Favorite Kind of music
I'm not a huge music listener, but I got some favorite songs. Not a favorite genre. I do love to play piano though.

13) Favorite Movie?
Lord of the Rings Triolgy. I know you said movie, but those three movies are amazing.

14) Favorite Pizza Topping?
Veggie Pizza. I'm a meat guy with everything but in regards with Pizza

15) Finish the sentence.. If I could have one wish, I would wish for...
If I could have one wish, I'd wish for Rambo's drug test to have eliminated him from the U21 elections, so I could finally win!

U21 Opposition Scout BFiddy

1) Tell us a little bit about yourself?
My name is Bridger Fetters. I am 23 years old and a die-hard Cubs fan. I was a play-by-play broadcaster for a Fort Wayne, IN radio station while I was in college...got to broadcast games from Conseco Fieldhouse, the RCA Dome, and LucasOil Stadium before I was 21. Now, I don't do radio since I'm living in Macau and teaching English...I play BB instead.

2) Tell us a little bit about your team and history here at Buzzerbeater?
I was given a Division IV team with about a week left in Season 10. The team had 1 win on the season, so I promptly demoted to DV. I drafted Paul Aindow, bought Geert-Jan de Quay and then drafted Elroy Barrow. Those three guys are now the core of my team. I promoted quickly through the ranks, but I'm afraid I may be stuck in II.3 for a while.

3) Could you describe your duties to the NT?
Will be helping Rambo as an assistant coach for the U21 teamn. This will mostly involve long-term scouting and posting an advanced scouting report of the next opponent on the offsite each week. We are hoping to get discussion started earlier in the week so everyone can get their say. Join the offsite and share your thoughts!!!

4) What are your thoughts on your creation of the NT Hall of Fame?
Working on the Hall of Fame was fun. I am proud to announce Ismael Grubbs and Ken Simons as the inaugural class of the USNT Hall of Fame. A more official announcement will be coming soon.

5) Favorite and Least Favorite BB players?
My favorite BB player is Ronald Trickle of Star Fliers. He is one of the main reasons why the my two good friends (Own3d and popcorn10) and I got sucked into BB. My least favorite BB player is Chuck Rainey...for obvious reasons.

6) Who is your biggest BB Rival?
Anyone who played Elvy with me before we all migrated over to BB. We are all in a fed together. I guess right now my biggest rival is Jelme since he is in the fed, in my league, and always crushes me.

7) Biggest Buzzerbeater pet peeve?
My biggest BB pet peeve is when other teams score against me. My defense is impenetrable...I don't know what's wrong with the Game Engine, I should never allow a point.

8) What are your thoughts on making the D.II finals your first season in Division II?
I had a bunch of lucky breaks to get where I did last year. It would have been a fun story if I had gotten through, but it just wasn't meant to be.

9) What do you think of the job Jfarb has done with the NT?
jfarb is a great coach. Fun to watch the NT getting better each season.

10) What is the main objective of the Lovable Losers in Season 16?
I would love to compete for an NBBA spot this season, but it's going to be a big challenge. I plan to make the playoffs and then hope things break my way again come playoff time.

11) Favorite NBA Team?
I was a huge Bulls fan when I was young...though the NBA frustrates me now (wish they would at least try and play defense in the regular season...)

12) Favorite Pizza Topping?
Green Olives

13) Favorite Movie?
My favorite book is the The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster and my favorite TV show is Psych. I'm not much of a movie guy...

14) Favorite Quote?
A slavish concern for the composition of words is the sign of a bankrupt intellect."
-The Humbug (bonus points if you can name the book without looking it up)

15) Finish the sentence.. If I could have one wish, I would wish for..
If I could have one wish, I would wish for the Chicago Cubs to win a World Series before I die.

The book is The Phantom Tollbooth. No lookup, I promise.

Bfid get's interviewed before me?! What crap that is.

I guess I made that somewhat obvious since I named the book in the previous question...

I will admit I did not read the question before it... I just love that book as well.
My favorite part is the orchestra.

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Bfid get's interviewed before me?! What crap that is.

you're done son!

Former U21 Head Coach Jelme

1) Tell us a little bit about yourself?
My name is Shawn Kelly, I'm 26 and live in Pittsburgh, PA. I work with PNC bank, but my joy in life comes from my family. I have a lovely wife and a 1-year old boy that we almost named after my favorite BB-player at the time...Casswallawn.

2) Tell us a little bit about your own team and history here at BB?
I started in Season 8 after hearing Peluin and Azariah talking about the game. I had a horrible starting team and wasted a good bit of my starting money on crappy players. We eventually got the idea that we should be training young players and rebuilt my team around young trainees. I climbed through DV and DIV my first two seasons and won my DIII league in my 2nd season there. Rambo and Perry Gipson ended my chance to stay up in DII buy dealing me a serious injury and I had to rebuild. I'm happy to be back in DII now and doing well. My current training is based around Van Odonnell becoming a NT-worthy PF....but Joseph Montoya is part of a organized training effort for the S19 Worlds.

3) Was their a lot of pressure being the U21 Head coach?
Pressure isn't really the right word. My son was born right around when I was elected, so it's a bit of an escape. The most pressure I had was to get all the work down I needed to be prepared for the season and each game.

4) What was your favorite part of the job?
Fridays are always fun to see what players get pops. I had a whole other team to see get pops. It's always exciting!

5) What was your favorite game as head coach of the U21?
I guess the game against China last season? Honestly, it's a weird thing. The semifinal and finals of America's don't matter all that much even though they should be huge games. They just don't stick out to me.

6) Any words of advice for new U21 Coach Rambo?
Don't trust other NT coaches and don't be afraid to break a mTIE. It's not about reputation, it's about winning/advancing.

7) Favorite and least favorite BB players?
I don't really have a favorite. I like Dusak on my team, I like Bronson and Dennison and...Lundy. Least favorite goes to two players. Perry Gipson and Irwin Velasco. I hate those guys.

8) Biggest BB Rival?
All my Elvy friends. I've been measuring myself against Peluin since day 1 and I'm usually a bit behind him. I've been in the same conference with Reddaddy32 and we both "managed" to promote. Azariah is just so fun to beat. Bfiddy has to be the biggest at this point since he is in my conference and he is now considered a favorite since he lucked into the finals last season. =D

9) Biggest Buzzerbeater pet peeve?
1. Cheaters
2. GE in the last minute of a game (let me shoot damnit)
3. Atrocious FT shooters

10) What is the main objective of The Contortionist in Season 16?
Promote and/or keep this team in tact for a run next season.

11) Favorite movie?
Point Break, The Notebook, Eurotrip

12) Favorite NBA team?
Oakland Raiders....Jamarcus Russel can ball in the NBA, right?

13) Favorite genre of music?
90's alt rock.

14) Favorite quote?
"It's not the length of your life, it's the density of it!"

15) Finish the sentence.. If I could have one wish, I would wish for...
The means to stay home with my family all day without having to work.

U21 Public Relations Manager Korey

1) Tell us a little bit about yourself?
My name is Korey, I am 15 years old, and live near Cleveland, Ohio. I am a freshman in High School and I really like Buzzerbeater! Well not much else to be said I guess..

2) Tell us a little bit about your team and history here at Buzzerbeater?
I joined right after the All-Star Break in Season 13, and I was really clueless. In seasons 13-15, I have never missed the playoffs, so I guess that makes me a good manager?

3) Could you explain your duties for the NT?
I have two jobs: I serve as a 19-year-old scout, and I am the PR manager for U21, though I haven't had much time for that recently, so I feel I am not doing my duties. But I should be better.

4) Favorite and least favorite BB players?
Favorite - The Great Peter Cox
Least Favorite - Nobody really, I don't have a problem with anyone.

5) Biggest Buzzerbeater pet peeve?
Not being able to have any in-game control. Or at least being able to say beforehand how many minutes you want your players playing.

6) Biggest BB Rival?
Considering I have only been in Division 5, no one really. I guess a team called bestteamers, but that doesn't really count. Let me answer this question again in Season 19.

7) How did you get involved with the NT?
I was bored one day and was searching through the site, and on the NT Press Blog it gave the link to the offsite, so I joined. And then it all happened on there.

8) No disrespect to all the NT/U21 players but who is your favorite player on those teams?
Well my favorite player on the Season 18 U21 team will be Peter Cox ;) No but seriously I like Paul Owens a lot, and Gavin Wood.

9) What is the reason behind the naming of your team, Da Cavs?
I am a Cleveland Cavaliers fan, and I was trying to sound cool by naming myself "Da Cavs." But I don't think it turned out that way, lol.

10) What is the main objective of Da Cavs in Season 16?
Get 5th place in my division so I don't have to pay playoff salaries. Then be in position to promote in Season 17.

11) Favorite Movie?
Hmm, I don't really have one, but if I had to pick one, I guess Inception.

12) Favorite kind of music?
No real favorite. I'll listen to anything except country, death metal, and Justin Bieber.

13) Favorite quote?
Tough one. I guess, "It's not the hours you put in, but what you put in the hours."

14) Favorite Pizza topping?
Honestly as weird as it sounds I don't like pizza. So, nothing I guess.

15) Finish the sentence, If I could have one wish I would wish for..
The ability to see into the future, so I could avoid mistakes and know when to pounce on an opportunity that I might not have.

Last edited by SpF at 5/8/2011 9:20:27 PM