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Application from Will Gibson - New Applicant

Post by Anonymous » Wed Jun 26, 2019 8:22 pm

A user, Will Gibson, has applied with the following information using the application form.
Real name: Will Gibson
IP: 72.204.169.178
Email: mangham1075@gmail.com
Applying for: New Applicant
Reason for applying:
I have not been involved in many online leagues, but I was a very active member of MLSB for 11 seasons, including my last 5 seasons as a co-commissioner. I will bring this same level of activity to BBA. I will be involved in league discussions and will post regularly on the forum.
First/Last Name: Will Gibson
City/State/Country: New Orleans, LA, US
Email Address: mangham1075@gmail.com
OOTP Forums Username: ThePreyingManta
Desired Forum Username: ThePreyingManta
Date of Birth (MM/DD/YY) for in-game purposes: 07/27/97
Occupation: Student
Other OOTP Leagues (with links): None currently. Formerly a member of Major League Simulation Baseball (11 seasons, https://statsplus.net/mlsb/) and Championship Baseball Association (1 season, https://statsplus.net/cba/)
Have you read the BBA Constitution and agree to abide by its rules?: Yes
Do you own the current version of OOTP, and plan to buy all future versions?: I do not yet own OOTP 20, but I will purchase it and I should be able to purchase all future versions.
Do you understand the Participation Point System, and agree to be a regular contributor to our community?: Yes
What interests you about the BBA?: BBA seems to be very well run, which is a top priority for me. The concept is interesting, but I am most interested in what seems to be a high standard to which every GM is held. I look forward to playing with and against some very smart and dedicated people.
Describe your GM style: Prospect hoarding, try to establish a dynasty.
Have you ever answered to the alias "Al Hoot"? (a little BBA inside joke!): No
Tell us more about yourself: I just graduated from Louisiana Tech University before moving to New Orleans. I will be starting medical school at LSU - New Orleans soon. I love baseball and am a big Rangers fan.
How did you hear about the BBA?: OOTP Forums

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Re: Application from Will Gibson - New Applicant

Post by bigmike13 » Wed Jun 26, 2019 8:24 pm

Welcome Will. Glad to see another Louisiana boy in here.
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Re: Application from Will Gibson - New Applicant

Post by shoeless.db » Wed Jun 26, 2019 8:32 pm

Welcome aboard, Will. Pour yourself a drink and make yourself at home.
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Re: Application from Will Gibson - New Applicant

Post by recte44 » Wed Jun 26, 2019 8:41 pm

Welcome aboard Will! We'll get you a UMEBA team asap!

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Re: Application from Will Gibson - New Applicant

Post by jleddy » Wed Jun 26, 2019 9:17 pm

Welcome!
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Re: Application from Will Gibson - New Applicant

Post by handaspencer » Wed Jun 26, 2019 9:51 pm

Welcome Will

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Re: Application from Will Gibson - New Applicant

Post by StormZ_23 » Wed Jun 26, 2019 10:47 pm

Another GM around my age, welcome Will
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Re: Application from Will Gibson - New Applicant

Post by allenciox » Wed Jun 26, 2019 11:03 pm

Welcome! If you are given Mumbai, we get to be arch-enemies! That should be fun....

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Re: Application from Will Gibson - New Applicant

Post by GoldenOne » Thu Jun 27, 2019 7:02 am

Welcome Will!
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Re: Application from Will Gibson - New Applicant

Post by usnspecialist » Thu Jun 27, 2019 7:46 am

Nice to see some young blood in here (he says at 32). Welcome will
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Re: Application from Will Gibson - New Applicant

Post by RonCo » Thu Jun 27, 2019 11:01 am

Will Gibson ... hmmm ... welcome aboard!
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Re: Application from Will Gibson - New Applicant

Post by jleddy » Thu Jun 27, 2019 11:55 am

RonCo wrote:
Thu Jun 27, 2019 11:01 am
Will Gibson ... hmmm ... welcome aboard!
Better him than this Will Gibson.
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Re: Application from Will Gibson - New Applicant

Post by RonCo » Thu Jun 27, 2019 12:02 pm

Yikes.
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Re: Application from Will Gibson - New Applicant

Post by ThePreyingManta » Thu Jun 27, 2019 8:20 pm

Hi everyone!

I felt that it was appropriate to do a formal introduction since I didn't realize my application would be used as my introduction to the league.

First off, I was born and raised in rural North Louisiana and recently graduated from Louisiana Tech University with a B.S. in biology. I just moved to New Orleans less than a week ago to attend medical school at LSU - New Orleans (Geaux Tigers, Who Dat, etc.).

I played baseball from the time that I was four years old up until my sophomore year of college and really fell in love with the game with the arrival of Josh Hamilton in Texas in 2008. I was fortunate enough to attend games of both the 2010 and 2011 World Series which are some of the top highlights of my life. After moving to college, one of my former high school coaches somehow got in touch with me and asked me to join his OOTP league, which I had never heard of before. I immediately fell in love with the game and was an active member of Major League Simulation Baseball for eleven seasons, being named GM of the Year three times at the helm of the Pittsburgh Pirates and becoming a co-commissioner during my last five seasons in the league. That league eventually restarted, and I decided that it was time for me to leave. After a couple of months of only playing offline, I'm ready for a new challenge.

As far as my GM style goes, I have been known to hoard prospects (often to my detriment) and build mostly through trades. I strive for continued excellence and generally don't believe in giving up the future for the present. I am extremely detail-oriented and thorough in everything that I do, and this extends to my GM style. I want every part of my team to be as good as it can be, and I won't be happy until I have achieved my vision.

I look forward to competing in this league for a long time. I can't promise that I will be the most active member of the league with med school starting soon, but I will give it everything I have by constantly managing my team, staying active on the forums, and responding to all messages.
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Re: Application from Will Gibson - New Applicant

Post by jleddy » Fri Jun 28, 2019 12:27 am

I'll trade you Dennis French for a handful of blank, signed prescription forms.
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Re: Application from Will Gibson - New Applicant

Post by sjshaw » Fri Jun 28, 2019 3:57 pm

Which team in CBA do you own?
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Re: Application from Will Gibson - New Applicant

Post by ThePreyingManta » Fri Jun 28, 2019 4:16 pm

I was the Indianapolis Hawks. I joined in the inaugural season after their original GM screwed them over in the draft and fled. I had to leave after one season due to commish duties in MLSB. I see that the Hawks are now in last place in the entire league.
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Re: Application from Will Gibson - New Applicant

Post by sjshaw » Fri Jun 28, 2019 4:35 pm

Oh, gotcha. I'm San Diego.

IND is in a planned tank and will be A-OK in short order.

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Re: Application from Will Gibson - New Applicant

Post by ThePreyingManta » Fri Jun 28, 2019 4:40 pm

I didn't expect tanking to work in CBA with the way they determine draft order. But I am glad to hear that it's planned and something I did didn't lead to them being this bad.
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