tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-87692764453620089652024-02-08T04:48:55.104-08:00The Tin Man PentathlonDrewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16496227036621994660noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8769276445362008965.post-8966102330798279632008-08-22T10:31:00.000-07:002008-08-22T10:41:44.190-07:00Equipment List: Tin Man Tomorrow!Hello All,<br /><br />I thought I'd just give a list of things you should bring:<br /><br />1) Collared Shirt (this is required at the golf course)<br />2) Water/Gatorade/Etc. and lots of it<br />3) Change of clothes (especially after beach volleyball; nobody wants to sand-chafe during basketball)<br />4) Snacks/Lunch (if you don't want to grab something unhealthy)<br />5) All the equipment listed (we will use the best stuff, so just bring it even if its crappy): softballs, bats, gloves, bases, volleyballs, basketballs, golf clubs, portable iPod player, and anything else you think would be a good edition<br />6) Cash for Golf and Bowling<br /><br /><br />If anyone thinks there should be anything added to this please add to the comments.<br /><br />Thanks,<br /><br />DrewDrewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16496227036621994660noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8769276445362008965.post-34165897054799219042008-08-20T11:25:00.000-07:002008-08-22T10:31:24.546-07:00Tin Man ScheduleHello All,<br /><br />Here is the Tin Man Schedule. Please look over the times carefully (and be on time/early for the first event) and the costs (it is a total of $36.00 for golf and bowling - <span style="font-weight: bold;">please bring cash for everything)</span>.<br /><br />Without further ado... here is the Tin Man Schedule:<br /><o:p> </o:p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="">Softball: <o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Location - <st1:placename st="on">Malibu Bluffs Park</st1:placename></p> <p class="MsoNormal">24250 Pacific Coast Hwy</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><st1:place st="on"><st1:city st="on">Malibu</st1:city>, <st1:state st="on">CA</st1:state> <st1:postalcode st="on">90263</st1:postalcode></st1:place></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Time – 8:15 a.m. (start time please arrive early)</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Time Allotted - 2 hours 30 minutes</p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="">Drive</b> – 15 minutes</p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="">Beach Volleyball:<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Location - <st1:place st="on"><st1:placename st="on">Zuma</st1:placename> <st1:placetype st="on">Beach</st1:placetype></st1:place></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><st1:street st="on"><st1:address st="on">30000 Pacific Coast Highway</st1:address></st1:street></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><st1:place st="on"><st1:city st="on">Malibu</st1:city>, <st1:state st="on">CA</st1:state> <st1:postalcode st="on">90265</st1:postalcode></st1:place></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Time – 11:00 a.m.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Time Allotted: 2 hours</p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="">Drive/Lunch</b> – 30 minutes</p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="">Basketball:<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Location - Firestone Fieldhouse at Pepperdine</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><st1:street st="on"><st1:address st="on">24255 Pacific Coast Highway</st1:address></st1:street></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><st1:place st="on"><st1:city st="on">Malibu</st1:city>, <st1:state st="on">CA</st1:state> <st1:postalcode st="on">90263</st1:postalcode></st1:place></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Time – 1:30 p.m.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Time Allotted: 2 hours 30 minutes</p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="">Drive</b> – 30 minutes</p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="">Golf: <o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Location - Lindero Country Club</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><st1:street st="on"><st1:address st="on">5719 Lake Lindero Drive</st1:address></st1:street></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><st1:place st="on"><st1:city st="on">Agoura Hills</st1:city>, <st1:state st="on">CA</st1:state> <st1:postalcode st="on">91301</st1:postalcode></st1:place></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Time – 4:30 p.m.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><i style="">Cost: $15.00<o:p></o:p></i></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Time Allotted: 2 hours 30 minutes</p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="">Drive/Dinner </b>– 1 hour</p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="">Bowling:<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Location - Corbin Bowl</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><st1:street st="on"><st1:address st="on">19616 Ventura Blvd.</st1:address></st1:street></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><st1:place st="on"><st1:city st="on">Tarzana</st1:city>, <st1:state st="on">CA</st1:state> <st1:postalcode st="on">91356</st1:postalcode></st1:place></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Time – 8:00 p.m.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><i style="">Cost: $21.00 with shoe rental; $17.25 without shoe rental<o:p></o:p></i></p><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><i style=""><o:p></o:p></i></p><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span><br /></span>Drewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16496227036621994660noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8769276445362008965.post-52169187685763439262008-08-19T13:59:00.000-07:002008-08-19T15:58:42.703-07:00Tin Man Bio's<h1><span style="font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></span></h1> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><o:p><span style="font-weight: bold;">Nate Breeden</span> - Sure glove, but no clubs. This fierce competitor looks to be a threat to the opposition on the diamond and an even great threat to teammates and spectators on the golf course. Like many of our Tin Men, Nate enters this competition with absolutely zero experience on the golf course. However, this college professor has promised to turn his weakness into his greatest strength, stating that, "through intense study of the greats - Tiger Woods, Jack Nicholson, and famous drink mogul, Arnold Palmer - I'll be ready to smack you bitches around the course, and then enjoy a delicious iced tea/lemonade beverage. Sixty-percent tea; forty percent kick-ass." Nate is quick, sneaky, and of course, vicious. One would be wise not to turn their back on this crafty lad.</o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Theme Song: “Rock N Roll Band” by <st1:city st="on"><st1:place st="on">Boston</st1:place></st1:city></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Top Sport: Softball<span style=""> </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Bottom Sport: Golf</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><b style=""><o:p> </o:p></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><b style="">Ken Burns</b> – Sampson without his locks.<span style=""> </span>He-Man without his Grayskull (“By the power of Grayskull!”).<span style=""> </span>And Burns without his ‘stache.<span style=""> </span>This warrior might as well be playing naked without his patented flavor-savor.<span style=""> </span>Mouth dressings aside, Burns promises to punish people with his bat and in the paint.<span style=""> </span>An esteemed steering committee member, Ken Burns, had this to say, “Ken feel good about Tin Man.<span style=""> </span>I rank sport as Softball (1), Basketball (Yes), Beach Volleyball (%), Golf (Q), and Bowling (Purple).”<span style=""> </span>Clearly, we all must be prepared to battle Burns’ cunning and guile.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Theme Song: “Don’t Stop Believin’’” by Journey<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Top Sport: Softball<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Bottom Sport: Golf<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><b style="">Edward Charles Chevalley de Rivaz</b> – This British prince, both in temper and lineage, is the first international Tin Man competitor.<span style=""> </span>Coming from a royal line, which saw to the oppression and subjugation of generations of peasants, Ed will be forced to put down his cricket bat and polo stick for our crude aluminum swingin’ sticks and leather balls.<span style=""> </span>Voracious inbreeding aside, Ed looks to be a dark horse in this competition and spoke to us about his foray into American sport, “’Ello Gov-na!” (Translated as “Hello Governor.”) This insight into the heart of the American spirit proves just how tough Ed will be at this competition.<span style=""> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Theme Song: “Rule Britannia” by <st1:city st="on"><st1:place st="on">London</st1:place></st1:city> Festival Orchestra & Chorus<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Top Sport: Beach Volleyball<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Bottom Sport: Golf<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><b style="">Nate H</b> – This grand man of humble beginnings brings with him a quiet spirit and a ferocious Karate chop.<span style=""> </span>Nate, left on a doorstep of a Buddhist monastery at the age of seventeen, was taught to become a man by two kindly monks.<span style=""> </span>His monkish upbringing will lend itself to a balanced cerebral game.<span style=""> </span>Since committing to this Tin Man over a year ago, Nate hasn’t spoken.<span style=""> </span>No literally, he has taken a vow of silence from the world.<span style=""> </span>His closest friends, his monk fathers, and his illegitimate children, haven’t heard a peep from him.<span style=""> </span>When asked to comment, nothing.<span style=""> </span>So while you may not hear much bark from him on Saturday, there will be plenty of bite.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Theme Song: “What is Love” by Haddaway<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Top Sport: Basketball<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Bottom Sport: Bowling<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><b style="">Drew Hoff</b> – A former Tin Man champ, Drew is a savvy veteran of the Tin Man Pentathlon and brings the experience of 7 competitions to the table.<span style=""> </span>In addition to his storied participation in Tin Man events, Drew holds within him a monster, a special bowling persona, that if unleashed could strike the fear of God into the hearts of men, women, children, and dogs everywhere. “J.B. Riggins,” as this persona is known, is a chain-smoking, prostitute-soliciting, foul-mouthed lane rat. Riggins once punched a bowling alley attendant just for speaking ill of his favorite movie, “Cool Runnings.” When asked about the possible appearance of Mr. Riggins, Drew replied through a spokesperson, who stated, “Drew has no knowledge of J.B. Riggins, his actions, or the current restraining orders filed against him in <st1:state st="on">California</st1:state>, <st1:state st="on">Washington</st1:state>, and <st1:country-region st="on"><st1:place st="on">Venezuela</st1:place></st1:country-region>.” While we can not be promised (or for that matter threatened) with an appearance of this alter ego, Drew has ranked bowling as his number 1 sport, a sign that there is plenty of fight left in this vet.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Theme Song: “One Blood” by The Game<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Top Sport: Bowling<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Bottom Sport: Basketball<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><b style="">Kyle Isaacson</b> – He speaks softly… but carries a big stick.<span style=""> </span>This Seattleite, then Californian, then Seattleite, then Californian, has scoured the West Coast searching for the true meaning of Christmas… I mean competition.<span style=""> </span>His searches have finally brought him to the Tin Man Pentathlon.<span style=""> </span>Kyle wears his travels on his countenance and his mission on his forearm.<span style=""> </span>This mission comes in the form of a tattoo, scrawled in a lost language.<span style=""> </span>Legend has it that it translates as, “Dominance.”<span style=""> </span>When asked about these cryptic markings, Kyle, who is also known as “The Illustrated Man” in some circles, replied, “Oh.<span style=""> </span>No, this is just Greek.<span style=""> </span>There are literally thousands upon thousands of people that can translate this.<span style=""> </span>And it means, ‘Grace.’”<span style=""> </span>Oh.<span style=""> </span>Well, then.<span style=""> </span>Consider me shamed.<span style=""> </span>This Tin Man season, Kyle looks to shame everyone even worse.<span style=""> </span>He is a crouching tiger… beware the hidden dragon.<span style=""> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Theme Song: “The Red Death” by Thrice<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Top Sport: Softball<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Bottom Sport: Golf<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><b style="">Matt Jackson</b> – Matt Jackson is a large man.<span style=""> </span>Seriously.<span style=""> </span>He is what happens when a bear mates with a gorilla.<span style=""> </span>In a lab experiment gone horribly wrong Matt was created… and he has been making things right ever since.<span style=""> </span>A former <st1:place st="on"><st1:placename st="on">Burroughs</st1:placename> <st1:placetype st="on">High School</st1:placetype></st1:place> football standout, he struck fear into the hearts of his competitors with his large frame yet shockingly silky smooth hands.<span style=""> </span>Beware Matt down low on the b-ball court or on the end of a volley… either way, you will end up with a mouth full of displeasure.<span style=""> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Theme Song: “Ho” by Ludacris<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Top Sport: Beach Volleyball<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Bottom Sport: Golf<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><b style="">Forrest Oswald</b> – The odds-on-favorite to win this year’s Tin Man, Forrest has recently been spotted training by lifting 12-ton buses and subsisting on a diet of egg whites, steamed cabbage, wine coolers, and licorice.<span style=""> </span>The ever-humble Forrest Oswald refused to speak on his own behalf, but his most vocal and disturbing fan, Robby Mooring, had this to say, <span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">“</span><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">I love Forrest Oswald. And tonight, when you hit your knees, please ask God to love him. He has the heart of a giant, and that rare form of courage that allows him to kid himself and his opponents, which would be you bitches. He has a mental attitude that makes me proud to have a friend who spells out the word 'courage,' 24 hours a day, every day of his life. Now you honor me by giving me this award. But I say to you here now Forrest Oswald is the man who deserves the George S. Halas award. It is mine tonight... and Brian Piccolo's </span><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">tomorrow.”</span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Theme Song: “Obama is Here” by Ludacris<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Top Sport: Basketball<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Bottom Sport: Bowling<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><b style="">Jay Pickard</b> – Tenacious. Noah Webster’s famous work defines the word as: “Holding or adhering to any opinion, purpose, or design, with obstinacy; a pertinacious beggar.” No competitor in the field lives up to the definition of tenacious more than Mr. Pickard, who upon reading the definition of this word, promptly tracked down the direct descendant to the Webster fortune, rang his doorbell, and kicked his ass.<span style=""> </span>When Jay isn’t hunting down, and then beating down Dictionary-fortune heirs, he splits his time studying law and training for regional Tin Man competitions. Asked about his chances in this year’s competition, Jay issued us a harshly worded Cease and Desist along with a subpoena to appear on the hard-court… to get dominated. Consider us all warned.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Theme Song: “Flash” by Queen<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Top Sport: Golf<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Bottom Sport: Basketball<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><b style="">Tim Ronca </b>– Tim trained for the Tin Man by swimming upstream with the salmon in <st1:place st="on"><st1:state st="on">Alaska</st1:state></st1:place>. This silver-tongued warrior’s amphibian training was spawned (ironically the purpose of the salmon’s upstream swimming) through an irrational hatred of land creatures. When asked to justify his distain for mammalian creatures, Tim’s only response was a swift kick to this interviewer’s seeds.<span style=""> </span>If his mighty fish kick is any indication, he'll be a force to be reckoned with come Saturday. (Editors note: Sorry, Tim.<span style=""> </span>This is by far the most random bio.)<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Theme Song: Magnum P.I. Theme Song<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Top Sport: Softball<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Bottom Sport: Golf<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><b style="">Bryan Schackmann</b> – One of two Tin Man Champions in this event (Drew Hoff being the other), <st1:city st="on"><st1:place st="on">Bryan</st1:place></st1:city> is the current and, God willing, not the future champ of the Tin Man.<span style=""> </span>Schackmann credits his past success to a myriad of unorthodox training activities.<span style=""> </span>The reining champ was hesitant to share his specific secrets, and what we did get from him was veiled in ambiguity and frightening innuendo.<span style=""> </span>“Stamina exercises are the most important for this type of event.<span style=""> </span>Chastity, my golden retriever, was reaaaallllly helpful with those.”<span style=""> </span><st1:city st="on"><st1:place st="on">Bryan</st1:place></st1:city> is donating his winnings to the charity, Loving Animals More.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Theme Song: “Summer Girls” by LFO<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Top Sport: Softball<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Bottom Sport: Golf<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><b style="">Jon Schmidt</b> – Oft embattled with front offices and self-described as “THE Cancer of team cancers,” Jon is out for himself (Jon is actually telling me to write that he is penis cancer – the worst cancer he could think of).<span style=""> </span>God help any of his teammates.<span style=""> </span>When asked about his training regiment, Jon ignored the question instead responding with a deranged man’s scream, “I demand to bat leadoff!<span style=""> </span>It’s leadoff or I don’t play!<span style=""> </span>I’m Ichiro, Ichiro damn it!”<span style=""> </span>All this would be true… if Ichiro was lacking in foot speed, fielding ability, and contact hitting.<span style=""> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Theme Song: “Ballin’ Boy” by No Good<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Top Sport: Bowling<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Bottom Sport: Golf<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><b style="">Micah Schultz </b>– His desire, fueled by tragedy, makes Micah a dangerous Tin Man competitor.<span style=""> </span>After the death of his younger brother, Micah a troubled 19-year-old street dancer from <st1:city st="on">Los Angeles</st1:city>, found a way to bypass juvenile hall by enrolling in the historically black, <st1:placename st="on">Truth</st1:placename> <st1:placetype st="on">University</st1:placetype> in <st1:place st="on"><st1:city st="on">Atlanta</st1:city>, <st1:country-region st="on">Georgia</st1:country-region></st1:place>. But his efforts to get an education and woo the girl of his dreams were sidelined when he was courted by the top two campus fraternities, both of which wanted AND needed his fierce street-style dance moves to win the highly coveted national step show competition. Micah not only WON the national step show competition, but also showed the steering committee that his flare, passion, and heart made him worthy of the Tin Man competition. Unfortunately, “stomping the yard” is not one of the events in this year’s competition, but we all know how well sweet dance moves translates to eternal glory.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Theme Song: “So Fresh, So Clean” by Outkast<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Top Sport: Basketball<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Bottom Sport: Golf<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><b style="">Daniel Stevens</b> – Daniel, carrying with him the heart of a true patriot, looks to punish the competition with the skills he attained in the ring, fighting for his country. <span style=""> </span>When Daniel's old friend, Apollo Creed, was killed in a bone crushing fight with the super-fit Russian boxer, Ivan Drago, Daniel who could have saved his friend by throwing in the towel at the most crucial and suspenseful of moments, blamed himself for the death of his friend. Fueled by the Russian's arrogance, Daniel arranged a fight with the new champion, only this time in Communist Russia. After demolishing Drago in what was arguably the pinnacle of his athletic career, Daniel is ready for his next challenge: The Tin Man Pentathlon. When asked how he changed his training technique for this challenge, Daniel told us, “You know, the usual montage stuff.<span style=""> </span>Running in the snow, sit-ups in the snow, stairs in the snow…” Daniel brings the heart of a champion with him to the Tin Man, and looks to be a tough competitor in all events.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Theme Song: “<st1:city st="on"><st1:place st="on">Chicago</st1:place></st1:city> Bulls Theme Song”<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Top Sport: Golf<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Bottom Sport: Bowling<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><b style="">Jason Valles</b> – Jason Valles is from the wrong side of the <st1:city st="on"><st1:place st="on">Burbank</st1:place></st1:city> tracks. He can often be heard shouting, "It's hard out here for a pimp" as he tries to make his money for the rent. He has been running from the cops his whole life, so his greatest attribute is his speed. He will be tough to handle as he cuts through the lane in basketball and as he plays centerfield in baseball. He isn't that scary in the other sports... but I don't want to beat him. He might shoot me.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Theme Song: Nothing yet<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Top Sport: Softball<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Bottom Sport: Beach Volleyball<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><b style="">Scott Withycombe</b> – This Tin Man and Raytheon employee will bring something to the table no other Tin Man could ever have dreamed of: Government Secrets.<span style=""> </span>There is no doubt Scott has riffled through every top secret and classified weapons document at his disposal, in attempt to discover the key ingredient to victory (Hint: it’s Alcohol).<span style=""> </span>The Withycombe-Bond comparisons don’t stop with the spy shit either.<span style=""> </span>Both are also known for their love of the finer things in life, watered down martinis, and possess a swarthy English charm (or American in Scott’s case).<span style=""> </span>When we asked this known lothario about the Tin Man, he had this to say, “I plan to win, take out your mother for a nice seafood dinner, and then NEVER call her again!”<span style=""> </span>You’ve been warned… and so have your mothers.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Theme Song: Nothing yet.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Top Sport: Bowling<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Bottom Sport: Golf<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>Drewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16496227036621994660noreply@blogger.com1