Will Reality Ever Settle In?

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Will Reality Ever Settle In?

Post by Chuck V » Mon Feb 17, 2025 6:06 pm

in a stunning turn of events, the austin shredders have maintained their position at the top of the frontier division standings for an entire month, defying preseason expectations and leaving fans in a state of disbelief. as of may 6th, 2062, the shredders boast an impressive record of 20-13 and a one game lead over las vegas.

the team's success can be attributed to a combination of of incredibly brilliant and genius-like decisions by gm chuck valenches. so brilliant, in fact, that even he had no clue this would happen. that's just how smart that guy is, exceptional player performances, and a cohesive team dynamic. manager david pinto has implemented a game plan that maximizes the strengths of key players, allowing the shredders to outmaneuver their opponents consistently. standout athletes such as José Herrera and Brent Gilbert have delivered remarkable performances, especially Herrera who has won player of the week and rookie of the month already, contributing significantly to the team's winning ways.

despite the team's success, many fans remain in disbelief. preseason analyses had not predicted such a meteoric rise for the shredders, leading to a mix of astonishment and cautious optimism among the fanbase. asked by as local reporter about the shredder's, albeit early, rise to the top, one fan was heard to say, "they are? am i being pranked? jim bob, is that you!? you fat ****! this is why i don't finger blast your sister any more! you may be all hat no cattle, but your sister is all the time, no panties!!" the fan then proceeded to wrestle the microphone away from the reporter before security stepped in and shot him...and then told him to freeze.

local sports analysts have also weighed in, noting that the shredders' ascent to the top spot is a testament to the team's hard work and determination. "did the rest of the league catch ebola or something?" said one local radio host, "i mean, yeah, herrera is nice and all, but this still the same crappy pitching staff we had last year." the combination of veteran leadership and emerging talent has created a formidable lineup capable of competing with the league's best.

as the season progresses, the austin shredders face the challenge of maintaining their spot atop the frontier division. a big test comes this week when they play the las vegas hustlers. there are also games coming up against the atlantic division and then we will find out if the shredders are for real or if they just play in a crappy division.

in the meantime, the city of austin rallies behind their team, with promotions such as the decapitated raggedy ann doll giveaway, sponsored by the city of austin medical examiners office, and the local natural herb shop giving away a baggie of special mushrooms after every home shredders win, the shredders' success has not only energized the fanbase but has also fostered a sense of community pride and unity. and hallucinations.

in summary, the austin shredders' unexpected rise to first place has captivated fans and critics alike. their sustained success over the past month serves as a reminder of the unpredictability of sports and the potential for underdog teams to defy expectations. as the season continues, all eyes will be on the shredders to see if they can maintain their remarkable trajectory. they won't. but you should watch anyways.
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Re: Will Reality Ever Settle In?

Post by jiminyhopkins » Tue Feb 18, 2025 1:29 am

Shot him, then told him to freeze.....

Yeah, it's Texas, so that tracks.
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Re: Will Reality Ever Settle In?

Post by trmmilwwi » Tue Feb 18, 2025 10:52 am

oh humm... the Rattlers are still the best thing in Austin. And they have one more win than "that other team". ;)
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Re: Will Reality Ever Settle In?

Post by Chuck V » Tue Feb 18, 2025 11:24 am

Get your moving trucks ready and take your Port-o-potties with you!
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