What a weekend. Till it wasn’t, after all.
You can argue that apart from the ultimate two quarters, this weekend was good. At very least, individuals are asking. And whereas I do know everybody desires 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 people out… in no specific order, after all.
Everybody who confirmed as much as Frontier on Saturday Night time
Thanks a lot to each single one in all you who confirmed up and/or helped unfold phrase. It was an unbelievable night time. Based mostly 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 reside occasion we’ve ever tried. After I came upon 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 primarily based 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. best Titans finest author of all time is (the GTBWOAT). Take into accout, when beat writers go on the street, they’ve very busy, very quick journeys. Their evenings on the night time earlier than video games are sacred. So for Uncle Jim to not solely pop in, but additionally keep for a great 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 social gathering and despatched some goodies for us to giveaway. It made for a good higher expertise for us to reward extra folks for popping out. The Titans didn’t want to try this, nevertheless it’s clear, they’re on this for the proper 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 in regards to the folks of their base and it exhibits. Thanks, Titans. You make me much more proud to be a fan.
My man Vincent
This can be a dude I wished to satisfy in individual so unhealthy this weekend. He’s an incredible comply with on Twitter (which is the one method I’ve gotten to know him) and extra so, he’s an incredible sports activities fan and advocate for all issues Nashville. As a man from Nashville who hasn’t had the luxurious to reside their in almost a decade, meaning loads to me. Loads of issues in that city have modified since I moved away, however one fixed stays: V. He’s an actual one, particularly in relation to his favourite sports activities groups (a lot of which occur to be my favourite groups), and loads of followers may 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 finest good friend 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 lots of the wonderful 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 pictures. 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 social gathering. Yeah, I purchased these items with my very own cash as a result of I wished to reward and thank Titans followers for popping out to our Korked Bats social gathering on Saturday. DHGate allowed me to try this (after leaping via a ton of hoops).
DHGate (rescinded)
However then, I’d additionally wish 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 deal with 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 associate Skinny, they’ve introduced us dub movies for years, most notably at instances once they got here far more continuously. Colin is cool as hell, loves his Tennessee Titans totally, 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 identify was ‘Bats’
The Bean
For simply being essentially 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 and so they roll sturdy. They helped loads with getting the phrase out for our social gathering after which confirmed up in huge methods on Saturday night time. Shoutout to the entire crew. Love you guys!
Tony Pollard
For getting the scoring social gathering began, conserving us hyped in part 446, and for permitting us to overlook about another operating 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 received. I at all times inform them the identical factor: likes, reposts, engagement, however most of all, greater than the rest, 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 recognize 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
If you happen to got here to Chicago this weekend and didn’t get a shot of Malort, you then 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 reside right here. It undoubtedly doesn’t style like piss-colored windshield wiper fluid. Shoutout to my man (and former serviceman for this lovely nation) Riley! Thanks to 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 emotions of strolling round Soldier Discipline’s higher concourse capturing “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 may bottle that drug up, I might promote it more durable than Walter White and Marty Byrd ever may.
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)? Persons are asking. And thanks for supporting this dumb sports activities weblog. Let’s take it to outerspace!