All Star Selections Announced

[Dave Garland]

On the front of www.thepiha.com

Coaches:
Rob Scherer (Midwest Tornados)
Jim Drapal (Littleton Fire)
Bill Mulhern (Pikes Peak Prowlers)


Players:
Joe D?Aloisio (Philadelphia Growl)
JP Beilsten (River City Whalers)
Tom Bruce (Southside Snipers)
James Cash (Midwest Tornados)
Shane Davis (Scottsdale Inferno)
Kyle Gouge (St. Louis Pythons)
Jeff Goulet (Boston Roller Rats)
Christopher Havelock (New Jersey Minutemen)
Shane Hayden (Pikes Peak Prowlers)
Steve Hewkin (Midwest Tornados)
Ryan Holloway (Pottstown Express)
Brian Ingram (Massachusetts Bombers)
RK Kent (Richmond Rollin? Robins)
Brett Leggat (Pittsburgh Bandits)
Jay Mazer (Harrisburg Lunatics)
Kyle Mikel (Fort Collins Catz)
Matt Olson (Westminster Blizzard)
Nick Pileggi (New Jersey Grizzlies)
John Pinheiro (Connecticut Blaze)
Brian Rogers (Littleton Fire)
Dustin Roux (Pittsburgh Bandits)
Charles Sgrillo (Feasterville Fury)
Sean Sullivan (Philadelphia Growl)
Derek Thede (Fort Collins Catz)
DJ Williams (Marple Gladiators)
Brian Yingling (Colorado Springs Thunder)
Steve Yingling (Harrisburg Lunatics)
CJ Yoder (Colorado Springs Thunder)

[chaus10]

and the minors

[Dave Garland]

Each region has their own minor game.

Gateway's will be in St. Louis (most likely the same weekend as Colorado which is March 23rd-25th).

Information will be out soon.

[InlineMBA]

Nice to see each team having at least one representative.

Congrat's to all.

Steve Inge

[towson9]

Nice to see each team having at least one representative.

Congrat's to all.

Steve Inge

Well not totally true, I don't see the Cincinnati Flying Monkeys or the Hartford Fire Ants represented.

[kicksave60]

I don't see anyone from York either

[banditssniper]

I think John Roux of the Pittsburgh Bandits should be one of the coaches. Going 20-0 to start the season should qualify him as an all star coach in my books.

Looks like quite a bit of skill in the game, hopefully someone tapes it.

[TheSnake22]

my personal opinion, there are too many teams, too many good players, and inline rosters are too small to have every or almost every team represented. if you want everyone included, have 4 teams. if you want the best players, take the best players. this was my opinion last year as well, and i was there. my opinion, and only an opinion. that being said, congrats to everyone that made it and good luck, it should be a great time.

My non-all-star team...

Jim Vivona
Ron Tracy
Bobby Beauchamp
JD Davidson
Jim Readstreake
Ziggy Marszalek
Brock Wilson
Mike Ciolli
Travis Fudge
Greg Thompson

Jason Rorhbach
Dustin Brown

*disclaimer: in no way am i saying that either the growl or the bandits deserved 6 all-stars from their team. i am also aware that some players may have chosen not to attend the game for personal reasons or conflicts.

additional note: 8 of the top 20 scorers in the league will not be attending the all-star game.

[GROWL]

It is a complete mystery to me how Jim Vivona was left off this roster. I realize that only so many players can make it from a team, but Jimmy is 4th in the league in scoring, a former MVP, top scorer, and has been to the finals in all three of his seasons played. We all know there isnt a better embassador for the league then Jimmy and I find it hard to believe that multiple teams didn't recommend him.

[TheSnake22]

flynner, any insight into the selection process?

every player at the all-star game is missing out on jimmy not being there. his stories were the most entertaining part of the whole weekend last year. it should be a rule that he should be there in some capacity every year even after he retires.

[Leaferguy]

I filled in for a tournament with Mr. Vivona (as well as Mr. Flynn and some others), and I gotta say that it would only be a good thing to have him there. TheSnake is right in saying that the players at the game are missing out. It's not like his stats are sub-par.

That said, congrats to all the All-Stars!

[vitaminchi]

i've only met him once, but J. Vivona's a pretty classy guy. good luck to the all-stars in CO...for the east coast guys going, have fun adjusting to the altitude!


you also got drunk quicker! not that i know that or anything...

[born2runPROgm]

I think John Roux of the Pittsburgh Bandits should be one of the coaches. Going 20-0 to start the season should qualify him as an all star coach in my books.

Looks like quite a bit of skill in the game, hopefully someone tapes it.

Jon was originally selected but because of work he is unable to attend. He really wanted to go and was happy to be selected though.

[yokes]

flynner, any insight into the selection process?

every player at the all-star game is missing out on jimmy not being there. his stories were the most entertaining part of the whole weekend last year. it should be a rule that he should be there in some capacity every year even after he retires.

I was busy at the bar but I do remember a story about CH's shoes' or sandals and a toilet?? Jimmy want to tell that one again, or how about the one where Flynner took your money in hold'em.

[Booyawesome]

I think the teams are awesome, and it's gonna be a great game. You guys on the east coast that wanna find out more about the rocky mountain guys, check out Brian Rogers, the kid is unbelievable. His mind for the game, especially at 19, is just off the charts. If you get the chance to check him out, definitely do so.