Folks,
been a very hectic 2 months, but we'll try and get the 2010
BSC Media out soon. We should be releasing the games in
their entirety leading all the way up to the 2011 BSC just like
we did last year.
B.
Also
congrats go out to IPF Inspirations Columnist Llenis &
David Dominguez on their wedding this past weekend.
Congrats to The 2010 & now first Dynasty: The IPF-VBC Champs
All 4 One!!!
POWER RANKINGS/FULL
RECAP RIGHT
HERE...Pics on the Way...
A.
Our IPF Sports Weekend recap begins with
the IPF-VBC champs, All 4 One. Shout out to team captain
Angela Lazarus for putting together a team that captured the
title a third year in a row. This was without a doubt our
most competitive tournament ever. All 4 One
was tested, eeking out some close wins, especially
against the NY Hitmen. But in they end,
they showed true championship poise. Congratulations on
becoming the first dynasty in the tournament's history!
2010 IPF-VBC Champions: ALL 4 One
B.I'd like to thank
Jenet Poopalan & Becky Kurikeshu for their help with this
year's event. As always, we hope to make next year's event better than
this one!
I'd also like
the thank Charles Thomas, Calvin Thomas,
as well as the members of the various teams in attendance that helped us with
score-keeping/line judging. If I missed anyone, many thanks.
Shout out to team captain Angela Lazarus. All 4 One
is now the first dynasty in the history of
the IPF-VBC, having now won the first 3 tournaments. They had to earn it
this year, taking it all the way to the 3rd set and only winning by 2 pts.
The road to victory goes through All 4 One!
MVP: Mike Nagl
1
NY Hitmen:
Shout out to team captain Jaison Joseph. An excellent year for this first
year entry. Representing NY in a big way, NY Hitmen rolled to the #1 seed
in the playoffs and took All 4 One to the absolute limit almost winning the
championship game. We look forward to seeing them compete next year!
2
NY Shadows
:
Shout out to team captain Binu Thomas. The Shadows returned and played
well reaching the playoffs for the third straight year. They now have a
competitor for the best team from NY status!
3
iSpike:
Shout out to team captain Becky Kurikeshu. This team
returned in a big way. After missing the playoffs last year, iSpike got it
together and made it in this year. Strong play from Suresh Joel was key.
4
True North:
Shout out to team captain Jenet Poopalan. This
team played well, going toe to toe with eventual
champion All 4 One. However once their team captain went down,
they never quite recovered. Still, with a
full and healthy squad, this is a team that can get the
job done. Look forward to seeing them in 2011!
5
Baltimore Bullets:
Shout out to team captain......? Well, that in
essence was this team's problem. They didn't have
a set team captain, and therefore their organization was
off. Solid play from Brian Singer as always, but
next year, they need to have practices with their full
squads prior to coming out. Bring it in 2011
Baltimore!!!
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Appreciate
everyone coming out to support us, especially the fans.
Full BSC Tournament Recap
- Congrats to 2-time 2010 BSC Champion DCZ FINEST, Pics On the Way!
A.
The 8th annual BSC is in the books. DCZ finest proved that they weren't a
one hit wonder by capturing their second straight title. They have their
sights set on the most # of championships, with Philly/Chicago still having the
leg up there.
The 2010 BSC
Champions: DCZ Finest
"Big Game" aka Jarvis Thomas, earned MVP honors. Justin Thomas
also played well, winning an all-star award as well
as the 3-pt contest. Big Baby aka David Kadiri stepped up in 2010, and the
team got important contributions from Aba Udofa, and Sam John.
GAME OF THE YEAR: There are several candidates this
year, but I think the moment of the entire tournament was when Joshie Thomas won
the Fan Challenge. I have never heard the fans go that wild before.
You really had to be there.
**Pictures are coming in. Keep it locked.
Shout outs: I
want to take this time to shout out the following people. Without their
help, this event could not have happened. Jenet Poopalan, Crystal George, Charles
Thomas, Calvin Thomas, Josiah Harris, Binu Varughese,
Vinod Varghese, Stanley John, & all
the team members that helped us man the scoring tables. Also shout out
to Susan & Greg Smith of Good Elephant Photography for taking pics! To anyone I missed, many thanks for your support.
2010 BSC Tournament MVP: Jarvis
Thomas
2010
BSC Joe Rosado 3-Pt Champion: Justin
Thomas
2010 BSC Fan Challenge Winner:
Joshie Thomas
2010 BSC All-Stars: Justin Thomas
(DC), Prajin Joseph (Newark), Vincent Ventolora (Brooklyn), David Kurikesu (Texas),
Ricky Roy (Philly)
DC:
Definitely deserving. I would make the case that without Big Baby, this
team may not have repeated. They needed his length against both Texas &
Philly in the playoffs when their backs were against the wall. Two-time
champions. In order to take their place alongside Philly/Chicago they'll
need to win one more. However rumor has it they are looking for four +.
Well done.
All Star:
Justin Thomas
BSC MVP: Jarvis "Big Game" Thomas
3-Point
Champion: Justin Thomas
1
Philly
:
Once again, never, ever, underestimate this team. By Philly's standards
they had a rough regular season, compiling a 4-2 record, and getting pushed to
the brink by both Yonkers and Newark. Philly doesn't have a superstar
player, but they have the best team-work of any team in the tournament.
Teams that aren't heavy-laden in talent need look no further than this years
runner-ups, the Philly Ballazz.
All Star: Ricky Roy
2
Brooklyn
:
Brooklyn had its best regular season ever, compiling a 5-1 record and capturing
the 2nd seed. After the opening loss to DC, they regained their poise and
hammered out wins against the rest of the BSC. This team is perennially on
the cusp, and I look for them to take the next step in 2011.
All Star: Vincent Ventolora
3
Texas:
Had an off year to be sure. Compiling only a 2-4 record in the regular
season. Teams went right after this team. Tough losses to DC/Gburg
didn't help. Still, strong play from Big Dace Kurikesu propelling them
into the playoffs where they almost pulled off the stunner of the 2010 BSC by
almost, almost beating DC.
All-Star: David Kurikesu
4
Gburg:
Gburg had a very average year. They did improve
their win total, but were inconsistent at best, showing
flashes against Yonkers and Texas, but losing in double
OT to Newark set a bad tone for the rest of the games.
To be fair, they did make the playoffs, but to move into
the elite teams category, they have a long, long way to
go.
5
Yonkers:
A very young, very scrappy team that gave several teams
a run for their money, and even made the playoffs in
their return after a 5 year absence. Led by floor
general Justin George, this was a team that almost beat
Philly in the regular season. Solid return, and a
lot of good things to look forward to in 2011.
6
Newark
:
Finally got their first win in 5 years. No small thing, as it was a double
OT win against the team that's becoming their arch rival, Gburg. Prajin
was solid as always, and their team captain, Jacob Ronnie George had an improved
year. Playoffs are within reach for this team. Had it not been for a
24-25 loss to Yonkers this year, this team would have been the #6 seed.
Keep it up fellas, BIG THINGS in 2011!
All Star: Prajin Joseph
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2011 BSC - First
look: Chicago, Chicago, Chicago, where are you guys? Don't
look now, but DC has almost matched your championship totals. Also, we
hope to get Toronto, and possibly Florida in the mix. Should be exciting. Keep it locked!
We'd like to congratulate All 4 One on winning their 3rd straight IPF-VBC
title! Also big congrats to DCZ Finest on capturing their second
straight title, proving they weren't a one year wonder. Full recap/pics/video
on the way, keep it locked!
2010 IPF Sports
Weekend is Here! BSC &
IPF-VBC Preview:
Pre- Game Kickoff!
A.
Ladies and
Gentlemen:
ARE YOU HYPED??
We are finally here! Please take
some time this weekend and stop by to show some support. We've got
Basketball & Volleyball planned and it should be competitive & fun to watch.
Will DC be able to repeat or will
they be a one-hit wonder? Will the 3-time Champion Philly Ballazz overtake
Chicago in the max # of titles. Will Brooklyn finally take the next step?
Who will be the dark horse? Will a brand new champion emerge?
The list goes on and on!
Will All 4 One cement their dynasty in the IPF VBC? Or will a new team
dethrone them? We have two new teams this year, The NY Hitmen & The
Baltimore Bullets. Will they step up to challenge the defending champs?
Or will a new team emerge?
B. ARRIVE EARLY!! Please keep in mind that we have a
fixed time period we can be in the gyms, so
BE PROMPT. It
is appreciated.
Regular Season Format:
In the regular season, every team will play a total of 5
games.
The 4 teams with the best records will advance to the playoffs.
Playoff format: The #1
seed will play the #4 seed and the #2 seed will play the #3
seed. The winners will then face off in the championship game. Seeding is determined first by regular season
record, then by the matchup result during the regular season,
and finally by the total points scored.
Playoff games are
the same format as the regular season.
If both teams spilt, a 3rd set will be played to 11 points
(capped at 15 points).
There will be
a one minute timeout per set.
For the complete listing of rules/regulations,
Click Here.
In the
championship game, the first two sets will be to 25 points, win
by two, capped at 27 pts.
The 3rd set (if necessary) will be to 15 points, win by two,
capped at 17 pts.
Official 2010 Blessan Samuel Classic Schedule is UP!
The 8th Annual Blessan Samuel Classic
ARRIVE EARLY!! Please keep in mind that we have a
fixed time period we can be in the gyms, so
BE PROMPT. It
is appreciated.
Regular Season Format:
In the regular season, every team will play a total of 6
games. 5 games on Friday, and the last 1 on Saturday.
The 6 teams with the best records will advance to the playoffs.
Playoff format: The #1 &
2 seeds will receive a bye in the first round, and will play the
winners of the #3 through #6 seeds. See the below schedule
for exact details.
Breakdown:
Games will be 22 minutes
a piece. There will be a two minute half time during regular season
games, and there will be 2, 30 second timeouts per game,
meaning one per
half.
Saturday Breakdown:
All teams will play their remaining games in preparation for
the playoffs. Games will be 22 minutes a piece.
There will be a two minute half time during regular season
games, and there will be 2, 30 second timeouts per game, meaning
one per half.
Playoffs:
In the 1st Round, the lower seeds will play based on their
records during the regular season. The #1 & 2 seeds have a
bye during this time. Games will be 24 minutes a
piece. Half time will last for 2 minutes. There will
be 4 timeouts available, two in the first half, and 2 in the
second half. They will be 30
second timeouts.
Time
Court
1
Court
2
4:30pm
#3 Seed
vs. #6 seed
#4 Seed vs.
#5 seed
5:15pm
#1 Seed vs. winner
of (4vs5)
6:00pm
#2 Seed vs. winner
of (3vs6)
All Star(s) Presentation:
Time
Court
1
6:45pm
ALL
STAR PRESENTATION/FAN CHALLENGE/3-POINT CHAMPIONSHIP
Finals
-
Schedule:
The
Championship:
This
will be a 24 minute game, with
a 3 minute half time. Both teams will be allotted a total of
4 timeouts. 2,
30-second timeouts
per half.
A.
Folks its been a fun ride looking back at the 2009 BSC, but as of today, it
finally comes to an end. DC, in their fourth championship game appearance,
defeats Brooklyn (who made their first championship appearance) to capture their
first ever title.
Time to make some new memories in 2010!
B.IPF Sports Weekend Schedule Update: All, we
just want to make sure we put up the correct schedule, so be
patient. We could put something up now, but it may have to
be changed. We hope it have it up on Monday. Thanks.
A.
Folks, bear with us, we had an additional team join the IPF-VBC, which requires
us to tweak both schedules a bit. Rest assured, both schedules will go up
this week.
A.
Folks, the IPF Volleyball Classic page has been updated with new
information for teams interested in coming out! This event
is becoming more competitive with each year, so get on board!
We would love to have you take part in 2010.
New Teams: Quick Info - What You Need to
Know:
A. 6 players on court at all times
(per team).
B. 2 women on court at all times (per team).
C. Minimum of 5 games guaranteed.
D. $200 per team.
A.Inspirations: Folks, last Wednesday, IPF Columnist Crystal
Ramirez kicked off a series of articles that are absolute MUST READS.
Keep it locked in for the rest of this series over the next several weeks!
B
.
Texas battles Strong Island & in a preview of the championship game, DC
beats Brooklyn. 3.5 months to the IPF Sports Weekend!!
has been posted. All 4 One pulled it out, but MD Storm is right on their
heels for 2010.
B
.McNabb to the Redskins: Good move by the Skins front office.
There's no question McNabb is considerably better than Jason Campbell, who will
probably be shown the door. We can probably get back that 2nd rounder too,
by trading JC to Buffalo/etc.
In any case, McNabb went 92-49-1 as a starter, and was 9-7 in the playoffs.
Want to know what Jason Campbell's wins/losses were? Neither do I.
Also, we can now focus on drafting an area of extreme need, our offensive line.
Even if you're a non-Skins fan (paging Jon Flores),
you have to admit this was a smart move.
A.
IPF is proud to be affiliated with FlowersAreUsInc.com. If you need
flowers or other arrangements done for an event/wedding/etc, these are the
people to see!
A. Its
official people. August 27 & 28, 2010, that's a
Friday/Saturday, are the official dates for the
8th Annual Blessan Samuel Classic
& the 3rd Annual IPF Volleyball Classic.
Location: Bohrer Park Recreation Center, Gaithersburg, MD.
We'll post the exact times at a later date. Please make a
note of this, and take time off accordingly. As we always
do, we're getting this information out:
Almost 6 months
in advance!
That should be plenty of time to make
arrangements. Mark those calendars, and keep it locked in
right here for all the smack, information, and updates relating
to this event! Should be a great time as always.
A.
"Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth; for the first heaven
and the first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more.
And I saw the Holy City, New Jerusalem, coming down out of
heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband;
and I heard a great voice from the throne saying, 'Behold, the
dwelling of God is with men. He will dwell with them, and they
shall be His people, and God Himself shall be with them; He
will wipe every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no
more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain any
more, for the former things have passed away."
--- Revelation 21:1-4
On behalf of IPF, our
thoughts and prayers are with Serene's family during this difficult
and trying
time. We will never forget.
After 11 months, we're back!
Jarvis "Big Game" Thomas has been interviewed for The Tonight Show.
You know him as one of the captains of DCZ Finest. But did you know he was
once ranked the #1 Madden player in the world? Welcome Home.
A.
Texas takes care of Gburg, and Brooklyn raises some eyebrows in Philly, perhaps
a sign of things to come? Enjoy.
B.Super Bowl: I was rooting for the Colts b/c
of Peyton Manning, but its hard to argue against a team/city
like New Orleans, when both have been through so much.
Sean Payton established himself as an elite coach, and Drew Brees did the same, as an elite QB.
There's a reason why this game is the greatest in the land!
C.Best Super Bowl Commercial: By far, it was
Brett Favre. Right when you've just about had enough
of the guy, he does something to reel you back in.
Hilarious.
A.
Make a difference. IPF is proud to be affiliated with
MissionsEducationFund.org. A organization that is helping children
around the world get an education that they otherwise, would
have no chance to get.
A.
Hard to believe we're approaching the decade mark. Time is absolutely
flying. Greatly appreciate everyone's support as we march forward.
If you've taken something positive from what we do, then its been worth it for
us. Much Love.
A.
Apparently the earthquake that struck Haiti has leveled much of that desperately
poor country, the poorest in the western hemisphere.
If you'd like to
Make
a Difference,
please donate.
I had a chance to go to Haiti briefly, back in 2008, and I can tell you, its an
extremely poor, poor country. Extremely desolate. You can almost
feel the lack of hope permeating through the streets. These people have
little to nothing, and now an earthquake has leveled the nothing they had to
begin with.
