AWVP

Pandas,

The weather is cold. Which means the time for reflection on the season is upon us.

All and all, I'd say it was a pretty good year. Why not celebrate it with a gathering off the court? As we have for all but 2 years since the mid Oughts...

I say the same thing every year, but I for one find it important to remember why it is we do what we do, talk about watervolleyball and the league past, present, and future, and most importantly, recognize what we have achieved, both as individuals and as a group.

There are some folks we should honor for saving ball at Riata, for one--3 way tie for Panda of the Year to Tbone, Misty, and Joe say I. Also some most improved awards to hand out, etc...

Our turnout last year was piss poor. I think we can do better, provided anyone is willing to follow where I'm trying to lead with this suggestion.

Pandas like to party. This is a chance to party, and maybe receive a tin can that indicates respect from your fellows. What's not to like?

Opinions? Roll call?

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Chief

Death from above! Fire down below!

2013
MVP - Chief / Jess / Scott
Rookie of the Year - Rob
Most Improved Player - Ronin Steve
Most Improved Player - Jarrod
Panda of the Year - Creepy
Server of the Year - Wescott
Point Guard of the Year - Jess
Spiker of the Year - Jess
Defensive Player of the Year - Scott
Drunkest Panda - Rob
Lifetime Achievement Award - Dick

2012
MVP - Mikey
Rookie of the Year - Kristy
Most Improved Player - Creepy
Panda of the Year - T-Bone / Chief
Server of the Year - Jess / Wescott
Point Guard of the Year - Jess
Spiker of the Year - Mikey
Defensive Player of the Year - Scott / Jess
Drunkest Panda - Big John Monkey #2

2011
MVP - Jess
Rookie of the Year - David
Most Improved Player - Shalyn
Most Improved Player - Julio
Panda of the Year - Chief
Server of the Year - Jess
Point Guard of the Year - Jess
Spiker of the Year - Mikey
Sharp Shooter of the Year - Scott
Defensive Player of the Year (Net) - Jess / Scott
Defensive Player of the Year (Back Row) - Jess
Drunkest Panda - Scott

2010 & 2009
No Awards Ceremony

2008
MVP - Mikey
Rookie of the Year - Nick
Most Improved Player - Spoons
Panda of the Year - Chief
Server of the Year - Wescott
Point Guard of the Year - Chief
Spiker of the Year - Mikey
Defensive Player of the Year - Will/Jim Back
Drunkest Panda – Deto

2007
MVP - Jess
Rookie of the Year - Ford
Most Improved Player - Scott
Panda of the Year - Crawfish Jim
Server of the Year - Wescott
Point Guard of the Year - LJ
Spiker of the Year - Mikey
Summer Serve - Soul Glo
Defensive Player of the Year - Scott
Drunkest Panda – Scott

2006
MVP - Pat
Rookie of the Year - Tattoo Jim
Most Improved Player - Wescott
Panda of the Year - Creepy
Server of the Year - Pat
Point Guard of the Year - Chief
Spiker of the Year - Mikey
Summer Serve - Wescott
Defensive Player of the Year - Creepy / Jim Back
Drunkest Panda – Marla

2005
MVP - Mikey
Rookie of the Year - Creepy
Most Improved Player – Beth / Jess
Panda of the Year - Chief
Server of the Year - Chief
Point Guard of the Year - Chief
Summer Serve - Matt
Defensive Player of the Year – Pat / Beth
Drunkest Panda – Chief
Dirtiest Player – Deto
Sportsmanship Award – Jess / Chief

I'm working on game film and 2014 DVD

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#23
My name's Dan

Thank you, Dan. You are a fine historian.

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Chief

Death from above! Fire down below!

Last man on the website...

I don't do Cartman tea parties. I leave such things to Jim Back, Ford, and LJ.

If the AWVP refuses to party to honor itself, so be it.

Never thought I'd see the day...

So pipe up, or pipe down about any complaints next season.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=poZCINzxzrQ

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Chief

Death from above! Fire down below!

I ammended for reality and bias removal! You're welcome!

2013
MVP - Edub
Rookie of the Year - Rob
Most Improved Player - Ronin Steve
Most Improved Player - Jarrod
Panda of the Year - Creepy
Server of the Year - Wescott
Point Guard of the Year - LIP
Spiker of the Year - EDUB
Defensive Player of the Year - Scott
Drunkest Panda - Rob
Lifetime Achievement Award - Dick

2012
MVP - FORD
Rookie of the Year - Kristy
Most Improved Player - Creepy
Panda of the Year - T-Bone / Chief
Server of the Year - Jess / Wescott
Point Guard of the Year - Jess
Spiker of the Year - Mikey
Defensive Player of the Year - Scott / Jess
Drunkest Panda - Big John Monkey #2

2011
MVP - Jess
Rookie of the Year - David
Most Improved Player - Shalyn
Most Improved Player - Julio
Panda of the Year - Chief
Server of the Year - Jess
Point Guard of the Year - LIP
Spiker of the Year - Mikey
Sharp Shooter of the Year - Scott
Defensive Player of the Year (Net) - Jess / Scott
Defensive Player of the Year (Back Row) - Jess
Drunkest Panda - Scott

2010 & 2009
No Awards Ceremony

2008
MVP - Mikey
Rookie of the Year - Nick
Most Improved Player - Spoons
Panda of the Year - Chief
Server of the Year - Wescott
Point Guard of the Year - LIP
Spiker of the Year - Mikey
Defensive Player of the Year - Will/Jim Back
Drunkest Panda – Deto

2007
MVP - Jess
Rookie of the Year - Ford
Most Improved Player - Scott
Panda of the Year - Crawfish Jim
Server of the Year - Wescott
Point Guard of the Year - LJ
Spiker of the Year - Mikey
Summer Serve - Soul Glo
Defensive Player of the Year - Scott
Drunkest Panda – Scott

2006
MVP - Pat
Rookie of the Year - Tattoo Jim
Most Improved Player - Wescott
Panda of the Year - Creepy
Server of the Year - Pat
Point Guard of the Year - LIP
Spiker of the Year - Mikey
Summer Serve - Wescott
Defensive Player of the Year - Creepy / Jim Back
Drunkest Panda – Marla

2005
MVP - Mikey
Rookie of the Year - Creepy
Most Improved Player – Beth / Jess
Panda of the Year - Chief
Server of the Year - Chief
Point Guard of the Year - Chief
Summer Serve - Matt
Defensive Player of the Year – Pat / Beth
Drunkest Panda – Chief
Dirtiest Player – Deto
Sportsmanship Award – Jess / Chief

I see. Interestingly enough, I voted along some of the same lines in 2013. Although the votes are secret, thought I'd let you know that.

And now, with Creepy's recommendation, completely open.

In that there are no recommendations for nominees for any category. Just a list of everyone we can remember who played, and, since no one ever listens to my explanations of awards, they just vote their conscience.

But, as someone who has never participated in an awards party (It's a party, goddammit, Pandas are supposed to like such things), I guess the particulars of our ancient tradition escape you.

And, while I have no real clue how Pandas vote, I expect it might be on trigger time, aka appearances on the court, which is a box many folks can check more than you, even in your own venue, sir.

You could've voted your conscience, LJ/LIP, year, after year. But chose not to. Even when absentee options are available... Voting retroactively is armchair lipping. Try casting your ballot, in attempt to make a difference, just like the rest of us.

Did you ever even deign to pick up your award the year you beat me for POGOTY (point guard of the year?). You somehow missed the ceremony, just like every other one...

2007 was the fall of the Vets and me personally. So not a good year IMHO. But boy was it instructive.

And now, here we are, in 2014, where the BBGs came down just like we said, and we got to face each other, point guard to point guard. Which team won?

I want to do 2 more years as a starter, which will make it an even 25. You'll make a decent replacement. But they will want you to show up for games...

Just maybe, Scottie Pippen, you'll win some awards once I get out of your way. But you will still have to win the crowd...

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Chief

Death from above! Fire down below!

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Chief

Death from above! Fire down below!

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Chief

Death from above! Fire down below!

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Chief

Death from above! Fire down below!

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#23
My name's Dan

_________________
Chief

Death from above! Fire down below!

_________________
Chief

Death from above! Fire down below!

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#23
My name's Dan

_________________
Chief

Death from above! Fire down below!

_________________
Chief

Death from above! Fire down below!

_________________
Chief

Death from above! Fire down below!

_________________
Chief

Death from above! Fire down below!

_________________
#23
My name's Dan

_________________
Chief

Death from above! Fire down below!

_________________
Chief

Death from above! Fire down below!

_________________
Chief

Death from above! Fire down below!

_________________
Chief

Death from above! Fire down below!

_________________
Chief

Death from above! Fire down below!

_________________
Chief

Death from above! Fire down below!