Sunday, February 2, 2025
To my lovely bride, Laurie, I wish a HAPPY . . .
GROUNDHOG DAY!
In the late 1960s, when we were still in our courting stages at the University of Washington, the two of us opted for a somewhat radical departure from the traditional Valentine's Day festivities of February 14th.
We decided to instead celebrate our devotion to each other on February 2nd, Groundhog Day.
For one, the groundhog is a lovable looking rodent. More importantly we found that on Groundhog Day flowers were much less expensive and that restaurants were less crowded often offering dishes at lesser prices as well.
We've been happily exchanging gifts on February 2nd for 57 years now!
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SACRILEGE!
Our late night revelry after the Zaragoza win yesterday spilled over into the need for an early morning wake up call as our Mariners five-on-a-side flag teams were playing three games at Las Mestas Stadium today starting at the ungodly hour of 10:00 a.m.
It was raining when I
arrived at Las Mestas
The first game saw our Mariners Junior
squad playing the Oviedo Madbulls
As about half of our Junior team both played in yesterday's Zaragoza game and were out until the wee hours of the morning after our team's celebratory dinner, I questioned what they had left in their collective tanks for their lone contest of the day.
The games today were played in a steady downpour from start to finish.
Mariners in black
Bryan working an underneath route
Hugo covering a man with gray
in his beautiful beard
QB Sack?
The Madbulls led 8-0 at the half before opening the game wide open after the intermission.
The Final Score was Madbulls 30 - Mariners (1-1) 0.
Up next at 11:30 a.m., it was a Youth game,
Gijón Mariners vs. the Oviedo Phoenix
It was the first of three Youth games to be played today.
Our team is made up of boys and girls under 14 years of age. The youngest player is Simon aged eight. He is also my favorite player to coach on this team.
One big Neutral Zone
This wound up being a great TD
play for the Mariners
Simon, hand raised, signifying that he
is the Designated Blitzer on this play
Simon in the middle of this short
Phoenix pass play
It must be noted that blocking is not allowed in Flag Football.
In their first game, the Mariners (1-0) hung on to edge the Phoenix, 19-18.
After two hours standing in the rain and learning that our Zaragoza game video had been posted on Hudl for viewing and analyzing, I opted to head back to the apartment.
In doing so, I missed watching the Youth game at 12:30 p.m. between the Oviedo Phoenix and Valladolid Penguins. I do not know the result of that game.
I also missed the 1:30 p.m. Youth contest between the Mariners and the Penguins. Team President Kiké Prado Alonso informed me of the game's Final Score, Mariners (2-0) 25 - Penguins 12.
Cool equine related statue at
the entrance to Las Mestas
Besides American football and rugby, our stadium is also used for horse show jumping spectaculars in the Summer.
As hoped for, Mariners Team Photographer Felipe posted great photos of yesterday's Zaragoza Hurricanes victory.
HERE COME THE MARINERS!
RB/Warhorse Casta
Working as One!
The crowd was into the game
Captains Out!
Casta in action using Taye Courtney's
devastating pancake block
The Hurricanes QB was tough to tackle
So was this Zaragoza receiver
Burly Mariners Center Mikel
Calde made this catch but paid
a big price for his trouble
After three games, I know one thing about Calde, he is definitely NOT afraid to go over the middle.
FEARLESS!
Such an uplifting block
HAND UP!
FS James Douglas on the HIT!
SURROUND HIM!
Zaragoza's QB was always a threat with his legs.
MLB Rober about to celebrate a good play
I don't think that Casta got to this one
NT Taye with a QB Sack
Always love photos of
THE PIT
Two solid blocks opening the way
for WR/DE Ruben
WR Carlos had another good day
WR/DE Ruben with the Play of the Game
A simple completed five yard hitch and a missed Hurricanes tackle that turned into . . .
. . . the Mariners game winning TD!
GAME OVER, MARINERS WIN!
Emotions ran high after the game
Wins are hard to come by in any sport, on any continent or in any country but our good practices laid the ground work for this one to be sure.
Lots of hugs after the win
Injured DE Jonathan even gave me one
He has missed the last two games but might be ready for the Osos Rivas game in Madrid in two weeks.
Getting him back would be HUGE!
About to enjoy the warm
afterglow of Victory
1-2-3 MARINERS!
There was one more Serie A game played today to complete the Week #4 schedule.
Eastern Conference
Barcelona (1-2) beat Mallorca (1-2)
While there will be no Serie A games played next weekend, February 8-9, there was lots of action to review this past weekend.
LNFA Serie A
Western Conference Week 4 Results
Gijón (1-2) 13 - Zaragoza (0-3) 7
Las Rozas (4-0) 40 - Coslada (1-2) 3
BYE: Rivas (2-1)
Western Conference Standings
1. Las Rozas Black Demons 4-0
2. Rivas Osos 2-1
3T. Coslada Camioneros 1-2
Gijón Mariners 1-2
5. Zaragoza Hurricanes 0-3
Western Conference Week 5 Schedule
Saturday, February 15, 2025
Gijón (1-2) at Rivas (2-1) 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, February 16, 2025
Coslada (1-2) at Zaragoza (0-3) 11:00 a.m.
BYE: Las Rozas (4-0)
LNFA Serie A
Eastern Conference Week 4 Results
Badalona (3-1) 40 - Terrassa (2-1) 22
Barcelona (1-2) 10 - Mallorca (1-2) 6
BYE: L'Hospitalet (1-2)
Eastern Conference Standings
1. Badalona Dracs 3-1
2. Terrassa Reds 2-1
3T. Barcelona Pagesos 1-2
L'Hospitalet Pioners 1-2
Mallorca Voltors 1-2
Eastern Conference Week 5 Schedule
Saturday, February 15, 2025
Barcelona (1-2) at L'Hospitalet (1-2) 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, February 16, 2025
Terrassa (2-1) at Mallorca (1-2) Noon
BYE: Badalona (3-1)
I'm just saying that watching the Chiefs-Eagles Super Bowl this coming weekend with the Mariners viewing party at the Carlingoal Sports Bar & Restaurant is a better economic choice than . . .
. . . going to Super Bowl LIX
in New Orleans
I hope that you all had a . . .
GREAT GROUNDHOG DAY!
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