What a weekend. Till it wasn’t, after all.
You can argue that other than the ultimate two quarters, this weekend was excellent. At very least, individuals are asking. And whereas I do know everybody needs to maneuver on from this weekend, I don’t. Not but. As a result of I’ve to shout some folks out from what was a enjoyable weekend. Once more, till it wasn’t.
Let’s shout some of us out… in no explicit order, after all.
Everybody who confirmed as much as Frontier on Saturday Evening
Thanks a lot to each single one in all you who confirmed up and/or helped unfold phrase. It was an unbelievable evening. Primarily based off the variety of raffle tickets we pulled, we had round 125 folks present up. And all however about 4 or 5 of them had been Titans followers. It was unbelievable. Much more so contemplating that is the primary stay occasion we’ve ever tried. After I discovered the Titans had been coming to Chicago, I knew I needed to do one thing. Particularly when that recreation was introduced because the Week 1 matchup. Vibes had been excessive coming into this season (and for me, nonetheless are excessive based mostly on what we noticed Sunday and extra so, what I noticed in pressers after the sport).
Jim Wyatt
If there’s any query as to who the O.G. biggest Titans greatest author of all time is (the GTBWOAT). Take note, when beat writers go on the highway, they’ve very busy, very quick journeys. Their evenings on the evening earlier than video games are sacred. So for Uncle Jim to not solely pop in, but in addition keep for an excellent chunk of time and yap it up with Titans followers was unbelievable. Love that man.
Nate Bain (and everybody on the Titans)
The boys (and women) from the Titans caught wind of our occasion and despatched some goodies for us to giveaway. It made for an excellent higher expertise for us to reward extra folks for popping out. The Titans didn’t want to do this, nevertheless it’s clear, they’re on this for the fitting causes: to construct and strengthen this fan base. Within the grand scheme of soccer, the Titans are nonetheless an adolescent franchise. They’re conscious sufficient to acknowledge that and are doing all they’ll to construct generational fandom. To not point out, they care concerning the folks of their base and it reveals. Thanks, Titans. You make me much more proud to be a fan.
My man Vincent
It is a dude I needed to fulfill in individual so unhealthy this weekend. He’s an ideal observe on Twitter (which is the one means I’ve gotten to know him) and extra so, he’s an ideal sports activities fan and advocate for all issues Nashville. As a man from Nashville who hasn’t had the luxurious to stay their in almost a decade, meaning loads to me. Quite a lot of issues in that city have modified since I moved away, however one fixed stays: V. He’s an actual one, particularly on the subject of his favourite sports activities groups (lots of which occur to be my favourite groups), and a whole lot of followers might be taught a factor or two from his unwavering assist and enthusiasm. I’ve met him as soon as, albeit just for a short minute, however I already know he’s my man for all times.
My guys Jeff and Chris
Two of the three different guys in my Titans textual content group made the journey up. Jeff, my greatest buddy from highschool (#GodBlessAndGoBruins) and lifelong ride-or-die Titans fan, and Chris, additionally a ride-or-die Titans and Preds fan. Jeff and Chris are answerable for most of the superb cinematic masterpieces that the Titans drop to get us hyped in stadiums or earlier than the season. Jeff directs, and Chris is a director of images. They’re each past proficient at what they do. It’s unreal. And one of many causes their movies for the Titans go so laborious is as a result of they’re truly loyal and deeply-rooted followers. There was a time when the Titans franchise didn’t make good content material or hype movies, these guys helped change that for the Titans.
DHGate
For providing low-cost jerseys for me to purchase for the occasion. Yeah, I purchased this stuff with my very own cash as a result of I needed to reward and thank Titans followers for popping out to our Korked Bats occasion on Saturday. DHGate allowed me to do this (after leaping via a ton of hoops).
DHGate (rescinded)
However then, I’d additionally prefer to rescind that shoutout for taking too lengthy to ship stated jersey over from China (or wherever it got here from), inflicting me to get our jersey winner’s tackle to mail him the jersey. The winner, after all, being…
My man Colin
Met Colin (pictured above within the final pic with me, Chris and Jeff) this weekend and realized I’ve been a fan of this man’s work for years. Alongside his companion Skinny, they’ve introduced us dub movies for years, most notably at instances once they got here far more ceaselessly. Colin is cool as hell, loves his Tennessee Titans absolutely, and was answerable for main the primary down chant for all of the Titans followers within the nosebleeds of part 446. Glad I met Colin. I’ll get your jersey within the mail as quickly because it arrives from Jamaica.
The man who requested me if my final title was ‘Bats’
The Bean
For simply being probably the most iconic landmark on God’s inexperienced earth. YOU GOTTA SEE THE BEAN!
Two-Toned Blue Nation
That is the unbelievable Titans tailgating group. They roll deep they usually roll sturdy. They helped loads with getting the phrase out for our occasion after which confirmed up in massive methods on Saturday evening. Shoutout to the entire crew. Love you guys!
Tony Pollard
For getting the scoring occasion began, holding us hyped in part 446, and for permitting us to neglect about another working again on this franchise’s historical past.
This man for rocking a Korked Bats t-shirt
Folks at all times ask me how they’ll assist this dumb sports activities weblog we’ve acquired. I at all times inform them the identical factor: likes, reposts, engagement, however most of all, greater than anything, shopping for some merch, as a result of that makes a direct influence on the expansion of Korked Bats. I do know that makes me sound like a used automotive salesman, however I may get you right into a like-new 2003 Buick La Sabre for low financing and 0% APR!
Jack Gentry
Regardless of ending our 4-year-old podcast ending this week, you realize I nonetheless have love for my man. Brothers for all times. Though this was solely the second time we’ve been in the identical room collectively.
My man Riley for getting me a shot of Malort
In case you got here to Chicago this weekend and didn’t get a shot of Malort, then you definitely technically didn’t come to Chicago this weekend. That candy nectar made by Jepsen’s is the smoothest, most scrumptious shot that can ever tickle your throat. Simply belief me. I stay right here. It undoubtedly doesn’t style like piss-colored windshield wiper fluid. Shoutout to my man (and former serviceman for this stunning nation) Riley! Thanks in your service and the shot.
The ten different individuals who purchased me drinks this weekend
This truly tied into one in all our DOING LINES bets this week.
The vibes at halftime
Man, nothing will evaluate to the sentiments of strolling round Soldier Discipline’s higher concourse taking pictures “Titan Up!”‘s to each single individual in two-toned blue. To hitting up the lavatory and popcorn-ing of “Titan up!”‘s whereas we had been all pissing. It was euphoric. If I might bottle that drug up, I might promote it tougher than Walter White and Marty Byrd ever might.
My vocal chords
For holding on for expensive life so I simply sufficient of a voice to host my radio present Monday morning.
Thanks all for such an incredible weekend. Was it the best weekend ever (apart from the loss)? Individuals are asking. And thanks for supporting this dumb sports activities weblog. Let’s take it to outerspace!
