January 26, 2051
by Banjo Jackson
Nashville, TN
The tension in the McNeill family has been well documented, and it continues to grow amid Lucas McNeill’sresignation as manager of the Yellow Springs Nine. Lucas, notorious for being one of the greatest players to never win a championship, was in his first season as manager after serving the previous five seasons as bench coach.
“I love this game, but I just don’t have anything left to give it,” said Lucas during his press conference before the chaos erupted.
Perennial loser, Lucas McNeill
“You’re a loser, dad!” shouted Sammy McNeill from the back of the crowd, donning his 2050 Brewster Memorial Series Nashville Bluebirds hat. “You’re a hack who just can’t win. Now you see your son is a winner and you can’t take the heat. You know what is even better than winning the Brewster? Knocking YOU out of the playoffs! I can only thank God that I’m adopted and don’t have your losing streak running through my blood. It seems Vanessa knows how to pick a winner.”
Winner, Sammy McNeill
It looked like a lightning storm inside the halls of Utopia Field as cameramen bombarded Sammy and Vanessa as they stormed out of the stadium. As their Lamborghini sped out of the parking lot, leaving a trail of smoke, reporters rushed back into the press conference to find Lucas weeping with his face buried in his hands. Mikki Manning tried to console her husband, but was visibly distraught.
Sammy could not be reached for further comment.
