Kevin Cooper (Odds not Posted) Comments:I WILL be arriving in the Nashville area on the 24th of December. My fan club and I will be staying at the elite Weigand retreat, and I will be available for interviews after 6PM on the 24th. I'm looking forward to seeing all the family.....and then whoopin their asses.
Davis Burke (Pictured with loving spouse who, based on Davis's current zero votes, voted for someone else to win) Comments:Although overlooked and given shitty odds yearly by the
oddsmaker, I am not intimidated by any of you. Years of quiet observation of my fellow competitors has given me a wealth of valuable data on weaknesses and kinks. Just remember, it's always the quiet ones.
Zack Burke (Successfully attempting to intimidate opponents with bull-like neck display) Comments:Sadly, I have become wrapped up in a new sport....wrestling.
And unfortunately, I am the only team member in my weight class
(148-155). I also have the misfortune of having a SCROOGE for a coach who has planned practices and tournaments during the Christmas holiday. I have to practice the 26-28th from 9-12. I am hopeful that the Quad Board will take this into account when planning the beginning times for events. I want to be there to kick any and all asses!
Mark Shilstone (Odds not Posted) Comments:I didn't even concern myself with looking at the numbers pulled out of the Vegas oddsmakers asses this year. I have no doubt that I have been underestimated yet again. As a perennial middle-of-the-packer, it might be hard to argue with that. I will remain a dark horse for another year...with the ability to excel in any of the events and the lack of consistency to come in last place in any one of them as well. A loose canon, if you will. A dark horse ridden by a sleeper shot out of a loose canon over an underdog...you never know. Unfortunately, I never know, either. One thing I DO know, however, is that I have spent most of my time in the past year training for the unofficial fifth event: drinking a lot of beer. And I hereby pledge to be an ambassador of the spirit of the Quad competition by doing just that. I also challenge every other competitor of legal age to recommit themselves to the spirit of the Quad by doing the same. It may give me the only chance I have of a top three finish. With that being said, here is my prediction for the 2007 Quadrathlon: Old farts beware!! This is the year of the up-and-comers!! The young guys are going to make us all look stupid in 2007. Sean has been under the tutelage of the current champion with superior training facilities, Travis will crush everyone in bowling, Brian has grown 2 1/2 feet this year, and let's just face it, Zach is a better athlete than all of us. Coupled with the fact that these guys can't drink beer, they are primed to do well. Will they win? Probably not, but they will make us look our ages.
Dave Weigand (Odds not Posted) Comments:Everyone needs to watch out . Elizabeth has me on a intensive training schedule of tidying up the house and doing laundry. I know how it feels to be a real man !
Johnny Hipps (4:1) Comments: I think the rest of the odds are right on as my pre-odds attest too. I feel that Davis Burke is worth mentioning as the silent assassin, who waits in the wings for this years Quad.The three Junior amigos are not to be ruled out this year from passing Fred and Des in the overall Quad standings. My only question is whether or not I should even waste the time to bring the Quad trophy to Nashville only to have to bring it right back. It is only fair to let everyone enjoy and dream.......of one day holding it over their heads in victory as I will this year!!!!
Fred Sistrunk (12:1) Comments:Time will show who the REAL champion is.........
Des Carroll (12:1) Comments:I think my odds are about average. I was throwing the frizbee with Brian and Zack, and I have to be honest those kids are up and coming. Doug can throw the hardest hands down, but all we need there are a couple of unlucky tree strikes, or a little tiff with the girlfriend, and he will crumble like last years crumble cake. Dad is always a threat in bowling, but there is a "new release" he is using for frizbee, and you know how the new styles usually go with Dad. It is mostly alot of talking about the new deal and then throwing it the exact same way, no change this time. Now, we get to uncle John. Apparently we have unconfirmed reports of a stupefying 280 bowling score -- he is a triple threat, its amazing that Mark is even related to him.
Sean Hipps (Odds not Posted) Comments:My Christmas list has three things:
2 games, a new Computer, and WINNING THE QUAD!!
I have cleared a spot in my room for the Trophy, while I am young and small I am a dangerous force. Having completed a college course in disc golf over the summer my odds are good. I really don't want to badmouth anyone since I could still be beaten up! With this said.....I have no fear!
Travis Weigand (20:1) Comments:
Results will speak for themselves.
Brian Bilbo (Odds not Posted) Comments:My odds are looking substantially better this year. I pity the fool who underestimates me. (13-1)
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4 comments:
I feel obligated to point out that I am actually deployed on the Air Expeditionary Force, (AEF) cycle right now and my leadership saw fit to further deploy me to a location over 8 hours away from my assigned duty station. This was done under the assumption that the Air Mobility Command, (AMC), could return me to my combat employment location within 12 hours of ANY combat tasking. Furthermore, I have NEVER heard of any such 6 hour "Alert" restriction, especially for a "combat" platform as limited as the B-1, (Bone/Super Viper). (The nuke mission for you passed away a long time ago!)I mean seriously, what contingency could possibly kick off that would require a short notice deployment of an airframe with such limited capability and excessive fuel requirements that would require the "Alert AEF" to deploy on short notice?
In over ten years as a combat aviator I have NEVER heard of ANYONE being restricted from travel based upon a POSSIBLE AEF commitment, especially an Operational Test guy, such as one Scott "DISCO" Higginbothim.
Scott, given your impeccable reputation among the Combat Air Force, (CAF), I am sorely disappointed in your blatant refusal to participate in the annual Quad festivities. I can only assume, based upon your lack of participation, that you are too scared to step up to the challenge of the Quad. Perhaps you should spend your time ensuring that you accomplish something/anything to to redeem yourself in the face of such criticism.
Fear of failure is NEVER a reason to bow out of the fight, even if you are a Bone driver. It's just the Quad.
It's not like anyone is going to shoot you down, like what happens at EVERY RED FLAG and ME. Chaff, flare, pump, and notch all you want, you're still within the Circle of Fear.
Step up and fight Disco, you never know, you might actually survive. For once.
I will bowl, shoot pool, and throw darts upon your behalf. Unfortunately I have to skip Frisbee Golf as no such facilities exist on Guam, however I am sure that I can make up for the effort by drinking beer at Tarague Beach on your behalf. God Speed Disco and good luck. Fear only the legitimate threat and Johnny Hipps.
Tim
It seems Dean got one taste of the Quad, and decided he definitely could not handle pressure. of that magnitude. I know he's got some lame excuse of having to watch his grandbabys. It seems he's hiding behind his grandchildren, how cowardly can you be?
Wow. I’ve been wounded by a stab in the back from a fellow bomber pilot. (I use the term “pilot” loosely as you’re more of a systems operator.) I have to say I am sorely disappointed in your lack of loyalty to your fellow combat aviators. I’m not sure where this hostility is coming from, but can only assume that it’s the standard case of afterburner envy that I see in the B-52 and B-2 guys I work with here. Or it could be that you are actually the one without a real mission? I know all about your “combat” deployment to Guam. Pretty rough. I’m glad to hear you have the time to bowl, shoot pool, and play darts on your strenuous tour of duty. While my “limited” combat platform is carrying the entire load for the bomber community in OEF/OIF, you guys are swapping vacation time with the BUFFs on a tropical island. The B-1 is a “limited” platform that, as you are aware, brings more weapons and flexibility to the fight than either the B-2 or B-52. Speaking of the fight, I’m sure you’re aware of the B-2s underwhelming contribution to OEF. What was it – 6 total sorties over 3 days? Impressive. When is the last time a B-2 flew in combat? Four years ago now? While we’re on the subject, when’s the last time you flew in combat? That’s what I thought. I venture to guess that I’ve got more combat time in the Bone than you have total time in the Spirit (cool name by the way, not gay at all). But then, you do have all that simulated combat experience at RED FLAG / ME, etc. Do you also play MS Flight Sim?
Now, if we’re quite done with the pissing contest, I’ll once again clarify my absence from the Quad. I am not on an “alert AEF.” B-1’s will not be “called up” because as I have already pointed out, they are the only bomber that is currently “up”. I am, however, currently in my individual AEF window to deploy in a ground liaison-type role in Iraq and/or Afghanistan and as such am not allowed to take planned leave. This is a squadron policy. I am bound by the VOCO travel rules that restrict me to within 6 hours driving time of the base at the posted speed limit. Therefore, as stated in my original post, I will be unable to participate in this year’s Quad due to my AEF commitment. Also, your assumption that AMC can get you anywhere in 12 hours is laughable.
That is all.
Scott
Scott,
Well played sir. Well played. This debate would best settled through direct copmetition, such as the Quad. Perhaps next year. Best of luck avoiding Iraq/Afghanistan. I'll be sure to tell the pool staff at the Pacific Island Club that you said hello.
Tim
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