It Ain't Over Til...

Freddy Sez:

Well, OK, it is in fact over.  But before I get to the season-ending awards, I would be remiss if I didn't acknowledge the outstanding effort The Ship put up in the final week of the season.  First off, the turnout was outstanding, as everyone made it to the match (except Michael, who was out of town).  The Ship put up five points in S501, including some crazy wins from Rich (calling his shot in both games with first-dart outs), Andrew, Dave and John.  We pulled out two more points in Cricket and another in D501, giving us eight points against the third-place Point Whores, which is nothing to sneeze at.  Roll On, Ship, Roll On!

Season Notes:

As always, this season was quite a wild ride. We took our lumps in our second season in "B," but in true Ship fashion, we got in a few good licks, as well.  We finished in 5th place, ahead of two teams and only one place out of the playoffs.  We played against some of the toughest competition we have seen, including a legitimate A-level team, and we managed to take five points off them (Week 9) and could have had even more.  We clearly improved as a team, increasing our overall win percentage by 4 points and our Cricket win percentage by 12 points.  Plus, we had a Shipmate a set career highs in AS points (Andrew, 2233).

Team All-Star Point Total:	11,441
Team S501 Win %:	43%
Team Cricket Win %:	38%
Team D501 Win %:	42%
Overall Team Win %:	40%

Season-Ending Props:

Ironman:	Andrew (76), Rich (75)
AS Points:	Michael (3928), Rich (2760), Andrew (2233)
Total Wins:	Rich (39), Andrew, (31), Michael (21)
S501 Win %:	Michael (56%), Rich / Dave / Darian (50%)
Cricket Win %:	Rich (49%), Mindy (43%)
D501 Win %:	Rich (60%), Andrew (59%), Mindy (42%)
Overall Win %:	Rich (52%), Andrew (41%)
Best Twosome	Rich / Andrew (55% win percentage / 17 of 31)

See you all next season, in the new Stadium:

Stand Clear of the Closing Doors

Freddy Sez:

Nothing draws the attention of NYC as much as a good old-fashioned Subway Series. So, as The Ship rolls towards its final stop and the long season nears its end, we pile on board one more time and commute to SOF for another exciting matchup. (Click to continue...)

A-Job

Freddy Sez:

Twelve weeks into the season, the NYDO schedule can take a toll on a team. Especially a team stepping up to a higher division, facing tough competition each match. In fact, if we aren't careful, this little hobby / pastime of ours can sometimes feel like a job. And then, sometimes, a week comes by that makes things fun again, where we get a chance to remember why we play every Tuesday. (Click to continue...)

Clipped!

Freddy Sez:


Where have you gone, Ship? Our nation turns its lonely darts to you. Yes, The Ship's game has left and gone away, or at least out for a cup of Mr. Coffee (with donuts dunked in it). (Click to continue...)

Duck!

Freddy Sez:

With some tough matches behind us, The Ship came into this week looking to put some much-needed points on their season totals. As long as we didn't catch a sudden case of Steve Blass Disease, it looked like we were all set to fatten up our totals. Well, let's just say it was a good thing Keith Olbermann's mother was not in attendance at the Ship this week. (Click to continue...)

A Bad Break

Freddy Sez:

For the past few weeks, you have been reading about the bad breaks The Ship has got. But today, we consider ourselves the luckiest Ship on the face of the earth. We have been playing darts for fifteen seasons, and we have never received anything but kindness and support from you, the fans of The Ship. (Click to continue...)

BYE Week

Freddy Sez:

No update this week, just a link to this, for your enjoyment.

Let's see The Ship do some damage in the second half.

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The Pride of The Ship

Freddy Sez:

Coming off a rough week, The Ship was looking to take advantage of a return to its home bar. With a workmanlike performance and a concentration on sound fundamentals, the squad would turn in a solid performance. (Click to continue...)

Swatted

Freddy Sez:

To try to capture The Ship with a mere update would be like trying to keep up with The Ship on a night out. It simply cannot be done. Yet, as always, I will once again take on this Ruthian task, for your enjoyment. (Click to continue...)

Better Make It Four. I Don't Think I Can Eat Eight.

Freddy Sez:

OK folks, let's pair up in threes, and when you see a fork in the road, take it. Remember that you can't think and hit bulls at the same time, but you can observe a lot just by watching. And thanks to The Ship for making this day necessary. (Click to continue...)

Seven Costanza

Freddy Sez:

Seven? Yeah, I guess I could see it. Seven. Seven periods of school, seven beatings a day. Roughly seven stitches a beating, and eventually seven years to life. Yes, seven has a long and storied history with the Yankees, but it was not lucky number seven for The Ship this week. (Click to continue...)

Sweet

Freddy Sez:

To play baseball, there is no place like "The Cathedral in the Bronx," and similarly "dart alley" at Stout is a shrine for darts. The safety of this sanctuary allowed The Ship to exorcise their demons and emerge from dart-purgatory. (Click to continue...)

Turn Two

Freddy Sez:

The number "2" is important in Yankee history, as the sure-to-be-retired number of the Captain, Derek Jeter. As of right now, the Yankees are 2-2, and there are two Yankee Stadiums sitting side-by-side in the Bronx. Unfortunately for The Ship in week two of season two of "B" division, "2" did not hold the same prestige this week.

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BYE Bye

Freddy Sez:

We kick off the season with a Bye, just as we begin to say "bye" to Yankee Stadium (and hello to a new stadium, courtesy of our friends at Turner Construction).

For The Ship, it is time to shake off the rust and get back in the swing of things.

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New Moon on Monday

No joke, this cartoon was sent out by the NYDO in their end-of-the-season update. I'm flattered.

Click here to enjoy the songs above.

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