Mojo Kickball This Sunday at 2pm -- And this time I mean it!

[chicocarlucci]

Time for you all to see if all those pent up improvisational skills can ever translate to the sports arena. Well if there was a chance that there was a sport that Improvisers would be good at, this is that sport. At least until they invent "Category Flamethrower".

http://mojotainment.com/kickball

This SUNDAY, May 21 at 2pm.

Drinks, snacks, and other amenities provided.
Gillis Park.

Gillis Park is ona small street called 'Durwood' near 1st and Oltorf.
It's across from Church's Chicken and behind Habaneros Mexican Restaurant.
You can' tmiss it once you turn on Durwood. It's only a block down on the right.

[sara farr]

I'll be there... To kick some MoJo!

[vine311]

God DAMNIT Eric! Of course you would schedule something cool on the ONE weekend that I'm out of town. That's ok though, I'll be there for Mojo Kickball Part Deux:The Kickening.

[sara farr]

I thought I would get to kick some Mojo ASS today, but apparently it kicked mine. My shoulder hurts (sorry John Hunt!!!) and I have several new bruises on my arms and legs, PLUS my toe is sore from kicking (I've never played kicking games before and I'm sure I lack the proper technique).

BUT I had a B_L_A_S_T! and can't wait for next month's MOJO UPRISING. THANKS, ERICK HEIBERG, FOR A GREAT GAME THAT CAN ONLY GET MO COMPLICATED AND MO BETTER!!!

And thanks to Coldtowne Heroes for hosting the jump-in-our-pool after party.

Say Rah!

[beardedlamb]

as much as i initially resisted the idea, i think two chasers are in order. obviously force outs need to disappear and i think six balls is a good number.

TEAM GOOD!

[arthursimone]

as much as i initially resisted the idea, i think two chasers are in order. obviously force outs need to disappear and i think six balls is a good number.

TEAM GOOD!

agreed.


I also think that the runner needs access to a shield. I'm completely serious here.

[kbadr]

Hey, one thing that never came up, but could be an interesting twist, is what happens if a runner catches a ball that's being thrown at them? I think they should be safe, and then their pitcher gets the ball.

[ChrisTrew.Com]

I can't wait for someone who wasn't there on Sunday to come play next time. They will be quite confused.

And I support the use of shields.
Also, mutiple innings, to adjust to game styles. Four 12 minute innings.

[beardedlamb]

also a big cookie cake for coach carlucci for putting the whole thing out there and allowing us to wreak havoc onto his pet creation.

[chicocarlucci]

I wanted to write this 2 days ago but I was either too busy or too tired. But here it is:


--Mojo Kickball summary. --
For those of you that missed it, here's the summary:

WHAT?
OW!
Is that legal?
Am I out?
Are you sure?
I'm pregnant!
Is it mine?
I want a divorce.
But I love you!
You complete me.

Who knew so much amazing kick-ass drama could be crammed into a kickball game? I'm the devil.

---THANKS THANKS THANKS----
I wanted to give an heartfelt thanks to everyone so big that ALL CAPS wont' do it justice, so I'm just gonna stay in title-case... for now.

Without people from the Improv community, this would NOT have worked.
Without people from the Improv community, this would NOT have worked.
Without people from the Improv community, this would NOT have worked.

YOU are all unbelievably wonderful and I can't thank you enough. But I will find a way, in my own special way, I promise.

MEGA THANKS TO:
Jeremy Lamb and Kareem for helping me to flesh out this thing for next time. For being patient and keeping a level head and performing crowd-control.

EXTRA MEGA CRAZY THANKS TO:
Coldetowne (trew and arthur). Jesus, if you guys weren't there to act as captains, there wouldn't be the possibility of a next time. I can't thank you guys enough for rallying people and just being .... .. i don't even have the words. thanks.


--- CHANGES ---
I'm going to update the game/website/ rules with the following:

-- No Force outs. You must tag or hit the runner with the ball.
-- Runners may overrun First base.
-- Foul balls are out of play, and off-limits to the Outfield.
-- Anyone on the Kicking team can retrieve foul balls and balls that don't make it past the pitcher.
-- The wannabe is now called "The Shadow"
-- The Shadow can't tag the outfielders, or interfere with their play but The Shadow can retrieve dead balls. That means the Chaser can spend more time Chasing or guarding runners.
-- If a runner catches a ball, he's not out. The runner can run with the ball, or throw it back to the pitcher or kickers.

-- No Mayhem. BUT, if we do decide to play with Mayhem rules, then the rule will be that Mayhem goes until ONE ball is in possession of someone on the Kicking Team.


--- NEXT TIME --
If you all are amenable to a next time, I will make it worthwhile I promise.
-- 2 Referees -my man Ajit and I will Ref.
-- Lighter, proper kickballs that don't twist your ankle on impact.
-- Mesh Jerseys will be provided to differentiate between one team and another.
-- More drinks and snacks (we were low toward the end). I'll take suggestions for drinks and snacks if you have them.
--


-- FOR THOSE WHO HAD MIXED FEELINGS ON MOJO KICKBALL --
Totally understandable. The game was completely wildly chaotic and unhinged.
Try it one more time, with the new rules, and if it's not a more controlled chaos, we can write it off. BUt I think this inaugural, in combination with all the kickass creative people helping me to flesh it out, is going to make the next game truly fun for everyone.


Ok, that's it. Enough blubbering from me for now.

You had me at "hello" AIC, you had me at "hello".


-eric

[ChrisTrew.Com]

I can't wait. When is the next game going to be?

And ColdTowne is spelled like "ColdTowne."
Got it?

[Jennie]

GOOD times indeed, but i was soooo sore from playing! can't wait for next time