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Real name:

Jim Alsup

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Soddy Daisy, TN

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Men's 60

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Jan. 9, 2012 hombre	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: What are some of the factors players look for in deciding which tournament team to play for? I would play for a lesser team rather than play for a team where it was set in stone that I was a back up. If I were given an opportunity to compete for a job, that's different. If my best wasn't good enough, I would move on the following year. I'm a firm believer that when the elimination round begins, you put players in the line up that give your team the best chance of winning. To me, tournament ball isn't where you put your old friends and prima donnas in the lineup just to keep them happy.
Jan. 9, 2012 hombre	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Speaking of Stan Harvey and his legend I moved to Soddy Daisy, tn. in 2006. Anytime slow pitch softball is discussed, so is Pinch Harvey. I have yet to meet anyone who considered him any other than the best softball player this region ever produced. They speak just as highly of him as a man. When I first read this post I didn't realize that Stan Harvey and Pinch Harvey were one of the same. I wish that I would have had the opportunity to meet him. Mike, are you going to be at the CST this year? I'm one of the many who are returning to the Combat. It would be good to see you and you might sell some bats.
Jan. 9, 2012 hombre	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: What are some of the factors players look for in deciding which tournament team to play for? As far as tournament selection, the type of tournament, the location, and past experience are primary factors. We are fortunate that our sponsor pays entry fees and provides uniforms. As for as selecting a team, I want to play for a competitive team, a team that knows how to play and win. I want to enjoy the company of my team mates on and off the field. The coach must be honest with the players. With all that having been said, for me the game is about having fun and if I'm not, it's time to find something else to occupy my time.
Jan. 7, 2012 hombre	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Speaking of Stan Harvey and his legend As we have to read your diatribes ad nauseam, I thought You might enjoy some repetition of thought. . Most of those who engage Gary 19 in pig wrestling may be missing the point. Gary's posts are a cry for attention from an underachiever who lives in a fantasy softball world in which he is of some significance. For some, negative attention is better than no attention. He is a self admitted hypocrite who uses the same high performance bats that the real senior tournament players use. His continual "special bat" reference is simply a term he uses to get under player's skins. If the bats weren't of the type that 95% of real senior ball players use, they would be special. It's just his insult. When he can't turn a discussion into a PWM about bats, he will use a sarcastic, negative or otherwise insulting remark to vomit on the thread. This is to elicit a response that he feels gives him legitimacy on this board. When he can't make a legitimate argument, he resorts to putting words in other's mouths. Gary isn't familiar with the experience of camaraderie, fellowship, and athletic excitement that the rest of us enjoy. So he cowardly sits at his keyboard questioning the manhood, intelligence and motivation for playing of the thousands of players who he doesn't know or know anything about. I'm sure that if could muster the testicular fortitude to play and find a team that would have him, he would learn much from the players he insults on a daily basis.
Jan. 6, 2012 hombre	Topic: Teams looking for players Discussion: Strykers, 60+, Needs 2 Outfielders Amen
Jan. 3, 2012 hombre	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Veterans Army 67/68 11B Casket team and Tomb Guard in Arlington National Cemetery, Ft Myer, Virginia
Dec. 29, 2011 hombre	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: News flash,NEW SENIOR LEAGUE to start Is there any chance that we could use a 16" ball? That way we wouldn't have to use gloves and we could lower the cost of playing ball.
Dec. 26, 2011 hombre	Topic: Bats Discussion: Mizuno Craze Does anyone know anything about it's performance?
Dec. 26, 2011 hombre	Topic: Bats Discussion: Mizuno Craze Does anyone have any first hand knowledge of the orange and black Mizuno Craze bat? I was hitting with some of the young guys about eight weeks ago and they were using this bat. Some of the hits were pretty impressive. Anyhow, one of them said he really needs the money and has offered me a used one for $75. What say ye bat experts?
Dec. 22, 2011 hombre	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: For the guys who still play with the kids....... Jeff Dunham has Walter, Pawn Stars has Chumlee, Whoville has the Grinch and the SSUSA message board has Gary 19. This board is supposed to be a place where senior softball players can discuss softball with others who share their love and enthusiasm for the game.It's a place where we can exchange information, gain knowledge and talk with old friends and make new friends. It's supposed to be a positive experience. Most threads on this board have become little more than a platform for Gary 19's hypocrisy, sarcasm, negativity, and provocative disparagement of other players and the game of senior softball. Lately, there have been several very positive threads on this board. Gary 19 did not comment, because he has nothing positive to say. When the staff banned Einstein, there seemed to be an increase in the number of new members getting involved. The tone was much more positive and informative. The staff could take back the board and make it about softball again instead of Gary 19. They've done it before. If the staff won't take action, the rest of us can. Simply don't respond to anything he says. Merry Christmas Everyone Hombre
Dec. 20, 2011 hombre	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: PLEASE Amen.
Dec. 20, 2011 hombre	Topic: Bats Discussion: new ASA rules surf88; I have not hit with this bat so I'm not disputing your comments, but I respectfully question that any bat approved by ASA could perform like the senior melee. I consider the senior melee one of the, if not the, hottest senior bats. Was the batting tent open so that you could actually see how far the ball traveled? Or were you hitting into a screen. If it's as good as advertised, you won't be able to keep them in supply. Will anyone have them at classic spring training in Jacksonville? Good luck
Dec. 18, 2011 hombre	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: 44/375 balls Anaconda sports has some Reebok USSSA approved balls for $1.66 to $2.00 each. ($24.00 a dozen) The VRUS SP44 and SP47 are leather. I bought two dozen that I use for batting practice. They perform and last about as long as any of the other balls I use. It's hard to beat $2.00 each for good balls. Go to Anaconda Sports and click on Softball. Then go to the 14th screen.
Dec. 16, 2011 hombre	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Fortunate In the theater of softball, most of the flaws I deal with are my own, by far. The benefits are many. Softball forces me to work out on a regular basis just to keep up with you guys. In so doing, it keeps me healthier than the average 65 year old. I love the physical activity, the competition, and most of all, the camaraderie. It also gives my wife a break. LOL There must be an awful lot of players out there who feel the same way since we aren't paid to play. Right now I'm excited about the Classic Spring Training in Jacksonville. Every year I have the opportunity to meet new friends. That's a blessing.
Dec. 14, 2011 hombre	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: CR Leave it as it is.
Dec. 6, 2011 hombre	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: How many guys would or would not be playing if Gary19 had his way on rules? Could we equate arguing with an idiot to pig wrestling?
Dec. 4, 2011 hombre	Topic: Bats Discussion: new ASA rules surf88, I know that you are a Reebok rep. but... An ASA bat being almost as hot as the senior melee? Really? LOL
Nov. 24, 2011 hombre	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Batting Tee I don't have much of an opportunity to hit live BP so I hit a lot off the tee. I always try to hit on a field with a 300 ft fence. This gives me reference. You can work on your mechanics without any pressure. You can test different grips, different types of swings, and other mechanics. The fence will tell you if you are getting the results you're looking for. It's also a good way to work out. Hitting a couple of buckets of balls with everything you have will definitely increase your strength.
Nov. 22, 2011 hombre	Topic: Bats Discussion: COLD WEATHER BAT DAMAGE Yet again, Gary 19 has taken a discussion and made it all about him. He has nothing intelligent, positive, interesting or helpful to say. Again, it's nothing but a pathetic cry for attention. I appreciate the input from the rest of you men. From what I've gathered, more of the damage is caused by a cold ball as opposed to a cold bat. Thanks
Nov. 22, 2011 hombre	Topic: Bats Discussion: Combat Centenarian Senior Softball Bat. Fully Loaded - durability? I'd just like to add my voice to the chorus. I get about three times the hits from a combat as I do from the black Ultras. It's been my experience that You can hit them in colder weather, also. They take a little longer to break in and may not have quite as much pop as the Reeboks and Mikens, but if you can't hit them out with a Combat, you should be base hitting.

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