BuzzerBeater Forums

If I told you I was just late for ballet, would you believe me? No? OK. ;)

Weirdest second half I've ever encountered.

Division I Team of the Week!

Kings Run Over Pistoleroi
Another clinic was held in Utopia. This time the topic was, on how to crush a team by 59 points. This game was merciless, with the Kings putting up some outrageous scoring numbers and some physical play! With Miranda picking up 5 fouls and Da Ros fouling out, the Kings were playing not only for a W, but for blood. The win was an impressive one with everybody on the Kings contributing and showing up to perform well. The Kings now sit in second place in the B3 and will be against the #1 ranked Swedish team next week! Oh yeah the score... 134-75(55371980) for RiPs squad!

Division III Team of the Week!

This week I have chosen Morwood, who is the manager of Rouge et Or(33500). He is in his 4th season of division III.

Mod-Bballin: Your team sits in third right now. Its your 4th season in division III, whats your goal for this season?
Morwood: Well at the start of the season, my goal was to get rid of old guys, and focus on training up young players. As luck would have it, I have still managed to accomplish that plan, but a couple of the youngsters I picked up are further along than I would have ever guessed. So now, instead of trying to just avoid relegation, I am looking like a darkhorse in our playoff race. This was never my intention, but why not kill two birds with one stone. I still don’t think I’ll win, with Sierra Madre, Squalors or Raptors 9 probably taking that honour.

MB: You recently took over as Englands U21 manager and have had done a great job I must add. Why did you choose England?
MW: Well, it was England that gave me my first opportunity to forage into the International universe. I started out as reporter for His Emminence and the England u21 team. I became interested instantly, learning a lot of different tactics and points of view on training up youngsters and such. I definitely have since become a lot more interested in the development of youth than the older players. Loyalty is big to me, so I wanted to repay the favour by running for England…and I could tell Canada was already going to be in good hands with Kumiko(or Headless had he won).

MB: How has your first term as Englands U21 manager been? Everything you expected, nothing you expected? Easier, harder?
MW: I have learned tons!! I have also worked very hard to scout future players, as the one thing I encountered when I took the job, was a lack of top end talent, and especially lacking a rebounding beast to keep up with the other European teams. One of the challenges with having less depth, is that if some u21 managers aren’t on board with keeping game shapes up. It’s also so tempting to want to suggest certain training programs to owners that will help the u21 team in the future, but I realize that it’s sometimes hard to tow the line between getting what we need and not coming off as ordering the manager as to what to do. At the end of the day, I love this job, as I’m always of the mind set that I can learn something every day… from losses/wins, other managers, etc.

MB: Who is your favourite Canadian BB player? Your favourite current Rouge et Or player? Your favourite Ever Rouge et Or player?
MW: Well when I started out as U21 Canada reporter, I was very interested in Curtis Worley. But since then I’ve become fond of Momar Maja….maybe I just like chanting his name after a big rebound or block. My favourite Rouge et Or player would have to be my young Canadian trainee Gigi Di Silvestro. He has a long ways to go in his training, but I love it when he goes off for 30 or gets 4 blocks, or just the fact that his name suggests that he could be a chipper on the side.

MB: Whats your favourite part about BB?
MW: I love the training part, and talking strategy with people on game days. I especially love my talks with fellow Division 3.8 buddy Lamo (Raptors 9). I also love the strategy part. Some people in Buzzerbeater always act as if they know everything, but I’m of the mind that there is always something else to learn to get a leg up , and that’s what interests me… it’s like a good game of poker…some days you get the gut-shot straight, other days someone beats you unexpectedly on Ace high.

Last edited by Bballin at 1/18/2013 3:44:31 PM

Division II Team of the Week!

This week I chose GodBeard, manager of The Aristocrats(33776)! He is in his second ever season of division II.

Mod-Bballin: Your team sits in first right now. Its your 1st season in division II, whats your goal for this season?
GodBeard: My goal coming into the season was to finish 5th or better. My first stint in division II was a 1-21 nightmare (Season 16 I believe). So far this season is far exceeding my expectations, but I'm not satisfied now. Promotion is what everyone craves, and I feel as though this season may be my best shot. I wouldn't consider myself the favourite in our League by any stretch, but the timing may be right for me (I know other players have cards up their sleeves that could change everything though).

MB: What do you think has been a key reason for your quick success in division II?
GB: The key reason I'd say is focusing on defense above anything else. I have a couple scorers, but I'd say defense and my PG trainees Papayiannis and Farley (who has since been sold).

GB: YOu skipped 3 :p(Editors Note: And You capitalized the letter 'o' in the word 'you'!)

MB: Who is your favourite Canadian BB player? Your favourite current Aristocrats player? Your favourite Ever The Aristocrats player?
GB: Favourite Canadian BB player? Well, it'd probaby have to be Curtis Worley on Fundamentally Sound. It's more out of respect than anything else as he dominated me in last seasons division III finals. Favourite current Aristocrat player is Pelagios Papayiannis as I picked him up as a 19 year old and have been watching him grow ever since. Favourite Aristocrat of all-time...wow, blast from the past there! I think I'd go with Ajaikumar Sharma [player=14642168. ]He was my first ever draft pick and I sold him when I semi-ragequit. I wish I had more patience because I feel as though he could've been a Canadian NT'er, and now he's retired as a 66k salary 27 year old (he could've been better than that) :(.

MB: Whats your favourite part about BB?
GB: Favourite part would be that it takes time. I'm not a big fan of the quick success sport simulators. The fact you have to wait to be great makes it rewarding when you start to have success.

MB: What tips would you share?
GB: Tips...well, for new players I'd say the key is to get at least two high potential 18/19 year olds (easier said than done), train defense first, and avoid acquiring high salary players when you're in lower divisions. Instead, build your arena and acquire those high salary players when those 18/19 year olds turn 21/22.

MB: Any managers you would like to shine a spotlight on. Any who helped you or that you fancy?
GB: I'd like to shine light on Stajan. I'd say he'd be the manager I look up to as we started around the same time and I watched his team achieve success much quicker than I.

MB: Where have you been in the world?
GB: I've been to Mexico, Hawaii, and other random places of the U.S., but aside from that I've planted myself in Canada firmly.

GB: Thanks for the feature! I'm truely honoured, and I think having featured teams every week will only grow interest in BB among canadian teams.

Division I Team of the Week!

This week I have chosen GM-beanerz, manager of the Beanz Odyssey(24876). Currently in his 9th season in Naismith.

Mod-Bballin: Your team is right where it has been for the past few seasons, on top of the Great 8. Whats your goal for the season?
GM-beanerz: I want to win, it really is that simple. I like to win and hate to lose so my goal is to win both the Cup and the Naismith title. With RiP out of the Cup that is certainly my focus for now.

MB: What do you think has been a key reason for your continued success in Naismith?
GB: Good training and the ability to make changes when needed.

MB: You are in your second term as Canadas NT manager. How has this term been for you? What have you done differently since your last run as manager and will you run again next season?
GB: This season has been a blast. Other than the fact that I screwed up certain things in both of the last two competitive games I am really happy with the season. Getting the team into the Worlds is a real accomplishment and something that not all managers can say they did.

Next year is election time already, eh'? I am not certain whether I will run or not, what about you?(Editors Note: Hey, hey, hey, who is doing the interview here?)

MB: Who is your favourite Canadian BB player? Your favourite current Odyssey player? Your favourite Ever Odyssey player?
GB: Maja, Collins, Maja. Easy choices: Maja was my own trainee and trained into a decent player. Collins is going to be the death of my team but I like him :)

MB: Whats your favourite part about BB?
GB: Training and the community.

MB: What tips would you share?
Find something in BB you enjoy and get good at it.

MB: Any managers you would like to shine a spotlight on. Any who helped you or that you fancy?
GB:HPP and RiP both helped me a ton when I first started. And both were/are great managers and influences on the community.

MB: Where have you been in the world?
GB: It would be easier to say where I have not been. I am fortunate to have a career that allows me to see the world, 47 countries in the last 5 years and most of them multiple times. Some of my favorites are Turkey, Switzerland, New Zeland, Brazil, Germany, Morocco, Iceland, Southern Russia. Most beautiful women are Czech, most awesome wildlife is in Congo or Zimbabawa. Best buzz is of course in Holland :)

amazing choice yet again for division III manager of the week. i approve

Division I Team of the Week!

Odyssey Learn What a Real Beatdown Is!
Well 19222 people made their way to the Shipwreck to watch what was supposed to be an epic 1v1 battle. It was epic, not in the way they might have wanted. The Philosopher Kings dismantled the Odyssey defense and reminded Canada why they are number 1 as they pulled off a 127-16 victory(52678972). The most bizarre part of it was the incredibly odd decision on beanerz part to only play 4 players and by no means were they his best. He could not be reached for question and was not even seen at the game.

Division II Team of the Week!

Aristocrats Dominate Strippers!
The Aristocrats have been cruising this season and this game was no exception as they once again rolled. The Aristocrat SFs absolutely crushed Strippers SFs. Going a combined 28-47 with 70 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists! They were even 11-18 from behind the arc! This led to the Aristocrats inevitable 115-53 victory(52681551).

Division III Team of the Week!

A Block Party Wins it for Rouge et Or!
On the road in a televised game against MasSoul, Morwood and his squad decided to relax with a little block party, well at least Radu Marinescu did(25386020). He finished the game with 11 points, 8 rebounds and.. wait for it... 11 blocks! You read correctly, a III.8 league record 11 blocks were recorded by the young 20 year old Romanian Center. In a performance that will not soon be forgotten. Heading into the 4th quarter Rouge et Or were down 2 points, but thanks to some clunch performances and some amazing defense they were able to sneak away with a 69-59 win(52683140).