2005: Hello World & Must Beat the Eagles......

A.  Julia Autumn Dering:  Welcome to the world Ms. Julia.  Much Love.

B.  Washington 35  NY Giants  20:  This was a big, big win for the Skins.  After what the Giants did to us earlier in the season, and with so much on the line, it was time for some payback.   Whether you're a Skins fan or not, there is one thing you can't deny.  The Washington Redskins are peaking at the right time.  Every player on the team stepped up in a big way.  Ramsey?  Portis?  Cooley?  Brunell?  Defense?  Oh, and how can I forget.  Giants secondary, meet our Pro Bowl WR Santana Moss.  5 Rec, 160 yds, 3 TDs.  You  better believe it son.  You got WAXED!

There's a big game this week against Philly with so much on the line.  I know they don't have McNabb, Owens or Westbrook, but you know the Eagles would like nothing better than to knock us out of the playoffs. Come on now.  We've got a shot at the division, and playoff implications as well.  We've come too far to let it all slip away at the Linc.  Focus fellas.  Focus.  Our destiny is right in front of us.  Let's do it.

And that Ladies and Gentlemen will be my last update of 2005.  We'll see you on the flip side.  Much Love.

Congrats Jaime & Brenda, Congrats James & Annie!  New BSC Media, THE DALLAS COWBOYS JUST GOT  SWEPT & FELIZ NAVIDAD - MERRY CHRISTMAS........

**Before I get into my update I want to wish each and every one of you a Merry Christmas.  Or as some say, Christhamas.  We have a lot to be thankful for.  The Lord has blessed us in many ways this past year.  Stay Safe and God Bless.
- The Syndicate**

A.  On behalf of everyone here at IPF, we want to congratulate our own webmaster Brenda on her wedding to Jaime Rivera this past Saturday.  I was able to attend the wedding (was great) and I wish them both well.  While I'm on the subject, I want to specifically shout out some peoples.  First, two gentlemens.  One Stanley Thumpi, and one Mathew (The Incredibles) John aka Roy Sarre.  Mr. Belvedere?  Errol & Tessy, the Barros/Rivera familes & the city of Houston.  Much Love.

B.  The congrats continue....On behalf of everyone here at IPF, we want to congratulate James & Annie Dering on the birth of their baby daughter (on Saturday), Julia Autumn Dering.  Much Love.  Will post pics as soon as they come in...

C.  New BSC Media:  BSC Clips 5 & 6 have been posted.  Be sure to check them out...

D.  Washington 35  Dallas  7 :  Ladies and Gentlemen.  Ladies and Gentlemen.  Ladies and Gentlemen.  For the first time since 1995, the Washington Redskins have

Today is the LAST DAY to order an IPF T-shirt.......

A.  Well Ladies and Gentlemen, this is it.  If you'd like to order an IPF T-shirt, today is the last day to do it, by midnight.

Click Here to order.

B.  Washington 17  Arizona  13:  A WIN IS A WIN IS A WIN.  We should have beaten this team, and we did.  Barely.  But we pulled it out.  I'm starting to rethink my stance on Clinton Portis.  He made some BIG plays yesterday.  Oh and I think the Arizona wide-outs are pretty good.  Just thought you should know.

Well Done WUCA & Final Week to Order an IPF T....

A.  IPF would like to congratulate the Washington United Christian Academy (WUCA) on receiving the School of the Year 2005 award from the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI).  As a former student in this school, I can say that a lot of good is being done here.  This award deserves some recognition.  Much Love.

B.  Final Week:  All, this is the final week to purchase an IPF T-shirt.  This edition of our T-shirt run will end FOR GOOD, next Monday night.

Click Here to order.

C.  Blue Team 2005:  Shout out to all the members of Blue Team (Flag football).  We're taking the whole enchilada next year.  You heard it here.  Much Love.

D.  Football - American Folly?:  There was an interesting post on the Message Board a few days ago that went a little something like this:

Still Interested in an IPF T-Shirt?

A.  Some readers have shown interest in purchasing an IPF t-shirt.  Well, to those of you who are still interested, just drop us a line and be sure to include your e-mail address.  IPF will be taking down names and placing a bulk order within the next two weeks as we have sold out of our original batch.  Children's sizes are available.  The deadline to send us your t-shirt request(s) is Monday, December 12, 2005, by 12 midnight.  This will be the last time this edition of the IPF T-shirt is offered.

Shirts are $15 US dollars (includes taxes, shipping & handling)

C.  Oakland  16  Washington 13:  I have to admit I didn't watch this game, I was out playing football.  Turns out, it's a good thing I didn't.  This was a TERRIBLE loss to a bottom feeder team at home.  Norv Turner got a good night's sleep last night didn't he?  Unacceptable.  With the NFC log jammed with 6+ win teams, it's not looking good for the 5-5 Skins. Last, I may have to eat some humble pie come season's end.

New BSC Media Clips & Bench Walt Harris....

A.  Our next batch of clips (3 &4) have been posted.  Be sure to check them out....

B.  West Coast Customs:  You know, I don't like the stock Dodge Charger.  For one thing, the design is way too bland for a car with that kind of heritage.  Second, why is a supposed muscle car look like a 4 door sedan? BUT, having said all of that, I have to give it up for this Charger done up by none other than West Coast Customs. 

Stock

C.  Tampa Bay 36  Washington 35:  If we get blown out, fine.  But if we lose a game by one point, that we clearly should have won, it's much tougher to swallow.  Down 21-10, we were able to go up 35-28 on the road, but we just couldn't stop the Buccaneers from scoring.  Specifically one Walt Harris.

This guy has been getting torched for the past 2 games on BIG PLAYS.  I still have NO CLUE as to why he's still a starter????  Maybe he was just in on that particular play b/c of the defensive package?  But he couldn't cover his man!  This was an ideal opportunity to win the game, and we let it slip away.  Inexcusable.

Oh and one more thing,  the LaVar leap doesn't work in the NFL.

Welcome to Fedex Field!

A.  Washington 17  Philadelphia 10:  The Redskins are becoming competitive in their own division.  This is big.  Since 2001, the Skins have had the worst division record in the NFC East.  8-20.  As of 2005, we've ended the Cowboy's winning streak over us & we've ended Philly's winning streak.  2-1 in the division at the midway point.  Not bad.

Speaking of Philly, let me break it down for you a little more:

Exhibit A:  Donovan McNabb, Welcome to Fedex Field.  Not today buddy, not today.

Exhibit B:  Mike Sellers, meet Brian Dawkins. 

Exhibit C:  Fan of the Game. Woooooo.  Yeahhhh.

B.  Terrell Owens:  T.O.  The biggest cry baby in the NFL.  This guy was crying that the Eagles didn't recognize his 100th TD catch.  This guy was crying  that he wished Brett Favre was his QB.  You know what T.O, there is no I in team.  I don't care how great this guy is as a player, you don't undermine your team with stupid comments.  This guy is going to be a mercenary receiver the rest of his career.  Selling his services to the highest bidder.  Andy Reid and the Eagles made the right move in benching him.

Good Riddens.

IPF T-shirt Pics & New BSC Media Clips #2, #3

A.  Many of you purchased one of our IPF T-shirts this year.  Over the past few weeks, we've been collecting pics of you guys wearing them.  So!  We're going to release these pictures one at a time, starting today.  Every Monday - Friday, you can view them on the index page.  We'll place them all in a gallery at the end of the picture run.

Having said that, we still don't have all of your pics!  For everyone else that bought one of our T-shirts, please submit your pic(s) to chunglao@hotmail.com.  Much Love.

B.  BSC Media Clip #2:  FYI - we're going to do our best to release these media clips in the correct order of appearance.  Also, we've condensed all game footage into noteworthy highlight clips.  Check out Clips #2 and #3. 

C.  New York 36 - Washington 0:  Well, two words. Butt Whooping.  As hard as it is for me to type those words, that's exactly what happened.  In every faze of the game, the Skins stumbled and bumbled.  The passing of Wellington Mara brought the Giants to an intensity level that we weren't able to match.  No excuses though.

A beat down is a beat down.  Tony Kornheiser, a columnist for the Washington Post put it best: "The Redskins were simply so awful they would have lost to Wellington Mara's 40 grandchildren."  But it's all good Giants fans, we'll see you at Fedex.

D.  A Quote to Remember:  I'll leave you with a quote from Condoleezza Rice.

"I can honestly say that without Mrs. Parks, I probably would not be standing here today as secretary of state."

New Interview & More.....

A.  Shawn Jacob has been interviewed for The Tonight Show.  Be sure to check it out.

B.  Washington 52 - San Francisco 17:  Confidence.  That's what the Skins will take away from this game.  We beat a team that we needed to blow out, and guess what.  WE DID!  Yes, it was the 49ers that rank last in the league in almost every category.  But tell that to the Cowboys, who were almost upset by them.  Tell that to the Rams, whom the 49ers beat on opening day.  We took care of business.

On any given Sunday in the NFL, any team can beat you, so you have to handle your business, and that's what we did.  We got 4 rushing TD's, 2 turnovers, and got LaVar back into the game.  Next up:  The NY Giants.  Let the smack begin.  4-2.

2005 BSC Media Clips & More.....

A.  Alright Ladies and Gentlemen, our BSC Media clips are finally here.  Hoo-Rah.  The release schedule for these clips will be as follows:  A MINIMUM of two brand new BSC Clips will be released EVERY MONTH until AUGUST 2006. You read that right.  AUGUST 2006.  These clips will range from promos (like the one below), to game footage, to interviews.  So, we begin.  Today's clip was written, produced and sponsored by Friendsters.  Don't get it twisted.  IndaPhatFarm.  100% Original.

B.  Kansas City 28 - Washington 21:  The Washington Redskins have 2 problems.  If they can fix these 2 problems, we'll be in the Super Bowl.  AND WHAT?  Read..

1.  Turnovers:  The Skins have shown a lot of resiliency over the past 6 weeks.  While this is good, all the resiliency in the world will not save you from losing, after you commit 3 turnovers.  We're making stupid mistakes, and not creating any turnovers defensively.  Also, Chris Samuels got exposed, BIG TIME yesterday.

2.  Rushing TD's:  Clinton Portis needs to man up, lower his shoulders, and score a rushing TD.  Clinton, if you're reading this, call me up and I'll show you how it's done.

Congratulations Lakshmi! & More of Your Letters....

A.  On behalf of the entire IPF Syndicate, as well as your readers, I want to extend our congrats to IPF columnist 'Lakshmi Aunty' on the birth of her 3rd child, a boy, named Abhishek Mathew.  Much Love to the parents & family of this 7 pound, Lakshmi clone.

B.  More Letters from the IPF Audience - Part 3:  This latest submission comes in from Linda.  "How about a direct link to author's of IPF WITH their articles?  For comments, etc.  Ex. I just read an article and a stream of thoughts hit me, and I want to contact the author to share. Maybe you can hook-it-up? Just a thought.  Love visiting this site."  Linda, that's actually a great idea, so here's what we've done.

1.  You can now directly access the updates of individual webmasters, Inspirations writers, and columnists via the brand new IPF Staff Columns section at the top of this page.  Just scroll your mouse over the buttons up top and use the drop down menus to access the updates of all our writers dating back to 2001. 

*Please NOTE: We should have all of the IPF staff added by the end of the week.

2.  From now on, we will include the e-mail addresses of every writer on this website, IN THEIR UPDATES, at the bottom of their update boxes.  In addition, we will include a direct link to the "Dear IPF Columnists & Webmasters" Message Board", where you can post any and all questions.  Great suggestion Linda.

C.  2005 BSC Clips:  We begin posting clips NEXT MONDAY.  You know how we do.

D.  Broncos 21 - Redskins 19:  There are no moral victories in the National Football League.  Don't ever forget that.  A win is a win is a win.  Having said all of that, I can't say that I'm that bothered by our loss to the Broncos yesterday.  Yes, we had too many penalties, we had a penalty that negated a field goal attempt, and a penalty that negated a sure touchdown reception.  To top it all off, we had a blocked field goal, which was the difference in the game.

BUT, the major difference from last year is that this team continues to fight, even when their backs are against the wall.  Last year after a big penalty or botched play, this team was done for, and we all knew it.  If we can find a way to punch the ball into the end zone via the ground game, this team is going to be scary good.  3-1.

Boycott CNN & More Letters from the IPF Audience...

A.  CNN ran a piece last week during Paula Zahn's hour.  It went a little something like this:  "Tired of high gas prices?  When we come back, we take a look at just how much the President is spending on his trips to and from the Gulf Coast areas." What kind of garbage is that??  So the President is damned if he goes to the Gulf Coast too much (he's wasting too much gas), and he's damned if he doesn't go enough (the President is insensitive to the needs of citizens, and out of touch).

If you needed any more evidence on how biased the media has become in this country, you don't have to look any further than that.  What's the good news? 

FoxNEWs now gets higher ratings than CNN.

B.  More Letters from the IPF Audience:  Well, it's time for Round 2, here goes.  This latest submission comes in from a viewer we will describe as Stembb:

"What do you think about the idiotic acts of wacked kids pulling fire alarms during university exams?? do you think the exams should be graded as they are, be given a new exam, or just forget about it..? this is my horrible situation right now."

Stembb, why did you pull the fire alarm in the first place?  ;)

Seattle had picked off Mark Brunell with a little over a minute left.  They got into their kicker's range, and this 47 yard field goal seemed a sure bet after this guy had hit a 53 yarder earlier in the day.  Game looked to be over.  "The Kick is up....NO GOOD!  NO GOOD!  It hit the left upright and bounced off!!"  Game went to overtime, and University of Maryland alumni Nick Novak came in and booted the game winning field goal.

New Interview & Letters from the IPF Audience....

A.  Glenn Thomas has been interviewed (new) for The Tonight Show.  Check it out....

B.  Hurricane Aftermath:  Well it looks like H-town was able to avoid the brunt of this latest Hurricane.  Someone was telling me they were in the car for 25 hours, no a/c (to conserve fuel), in 100 degree weather.  Imagine being stuck in that, not knowing if you would have a home to come back to.  For all the hardship endured, a lot of lives were spared.  Ladies and Gentlemen, be grateful for every day the Lord grants us.  

C.  Letters from the IPF Audience:  Every now and then, I will respond to select letters that you, the IPF audience submits.  This first letter comes in from Joel, he writes:

"yo nice web site. I enjoy coming here to surf. There is one thing I feel you should work on, its respect....for instance Bubba. President Clinton should be treated with the same amount of respect, as you give to any other president."

Joel, Bill Clinton is the best politician I've ever seen in my life.  The man could walk into Bin Laden's command cave, and come out 5 minutes later with everyone inside wearing a "Hillary in 2008" t-shirt.  He's incredible in that way.

Having said all of that, I don't think the man was a good moral guide or compass for the country.  In addition, he is partly to blame for the lack of response to repeated terrorist attacks (In all fairness, both Bush's bare some of this responsibility too).  But having said that, the terrorists seemed emboldened with the breadth and scope of their attacks under Bill Clinton, and not much was done to stop them.  Firing some cruise missiles into Sudan & ignoring the bombing of the USS Cole (to name a few), is not getting the job done.  That's my 3 cents.  I will do my best to get to your e-mails over the next couple of weeks.  Have a question?  Feel free to drop us a line.

TURN THE SOUND UP ON YOUR COMPUTER!!!!!

Hail to the Redskins!
Hail Victory!
Braves on the Warpath!
Fight for old D.C.!

A.  I can only describe this win over the Cowgirls as one of the biggest I've ever had the chance to see.  For the first time in 10 years, we beat them IN THEIR HOUSE.  For only the 2nd time in 16 tries, we beat them period!

You Dallas fans thought the game was won ehhhh?????  Thought it was in the bag!  Same old Skins!  Not last night!!!  HAHA! 

 What did I tell you about Brunell!!!!

TURN YOUR SOUND UP!!

BSC Batch 4 Pics & IPF Casting Call....

A.  19 new pics have been added via Batch 4.  Check them out....

B.  Casting Call - IPF Writers:  Everyone, we here at IPF are always in the market for new writers.  If you're interested in writing for us, or just want to help out in some way, hit me up at: chunglao@hotmail.com.  Much Love.

C.  The Bengals are 2-0:  Believe It.  The Cincinnati Bengals are FOR REAL.  Carson Palmer is going to be a GREAT QB in the NFL.  They have great weapons on offense, and with a coach like Marvin Lewis, you know their defense will always be solid.  The Bengals will make the playoffs this season.  Quite a step up for a team that was once the whipping boy of the league.

D.  Mark Brunell:  To all the Redskins fans out there, I know there's been a lot of hoopla surrounding the benching of Patrick Ramsey.  Here's my 2 cents.  Ramsey has shown signs of greatness, and also signs of Ryan Leaf redux.  As good as Ramsey's "potential" is, he is killing the Skins with his stupid mistakes.

Mark Brunell isn't going to light up the world with his skills.  The guy is 35 now.  BUT.  What I am counting on him to do, is use his veteran savvy to limit or eliminate turnovers.  I know he stank up the joint last year, but the guy has had time to rest up and become more familiar with Gibb's system.  Win or Lose tonight, I think this was the right move to make at the QB position.

<------ Washington Redskins Fan

A.  It's come to my attention that some of you out there, in the vast beyond, doubt my loyalty to the Washington Redskins.  Well, let me break it down for you.  While almost every prognosticator in the nation has penned the Redskins at 5-11, 4-12 this year.  While everyone has penned the Skins to finish LAST in our division, like a bunch of washed up old men, let me smash these falsehoods and break down what it means to be a true Redskins fan.

1.  You must grow a mullet and wear tight blue jeans.

2.  You must have a jar of Redskins BBQ sauce on hand at ALL TIMES.

3.  You must go to sleep EVERY NIGHT with your very own pair of Redskins Toe Huggers.

4.  Last but not least, when those pesky Giants, Eagles, Jets & Bears fans get out of line, kindly send them a copy of the below picture, and tell them count the hardware.

9-7!

IPF Message Board Policy...

A.  Everyone, I want to take this time to restate our Message Board Policy.  In particular, any discussion on the IPF Boards having to do with the leadership of any church will be deleted on sight.  IPF is not the place for those kind of posts.

Having said that, discussing a church event, retreat, youth camp, etc is STILL FINE.  I want to make that clear.  Thank you, and stay in school.

Back in Action

A.  Sup all.  IPF has been brought back up to date.  Our Message Boards however, lost posts from the middle of last week, Aug 24-25 to Aug 30.  I want to reiterate that no posts were deleted by us.  This  whole incident was not our doing, you can thank our glorious hosting company!  But it's all good, we're no worse for wear. 

B.  If you are able to, please donate to the relief effort.  This disaster is unprecedented in the history of the United States.

2005 BSC Pics & Remembrance: Bro. Joe......

A.  120 pics from the 2005 BSC have been posted in 3 batches.  We should have a few more batches coming in.  Give it about 2-3 weeks.  Enjoy.

B.  Football Tourney?:  There's been some speculation going around about  a possible football tourney.  Here's what I can say.  It would be held in NY around November-December.  It would be on a Saturday.  6 teams from the east coast.  Everyone plays everyone - BSC style.  It's not a matter of can it be done, it's only a matter of time....

C.  Remembrance - Bro Joe Rosado:  Bro. Joe's section is now active.  If you would like to submit a testimonial about Bro. Joe, please use the form on his page in Remembrance.  Also, we are compiling pictures of Bro. Joe's life.  If you have any, please send them to chunglao@hotmail.com.  Thanks.

D.  How much do we love the Lord?:  I had a discussion the other day with someone and a question came up, how much do we love the Lord?  It's easy to sit here and ask the question, but until we take action and actually show it, it really means nothing.

Just something to think about.

The Official 2005 BSC RECAP...

A.  Well, the 2005 BSC is in the books, and what a BSC it was..  Chicago's Finest ended Philly's Dynasty hopes in convincing fashion.  We had 8 teams come out this year, including Houston and Chicago, making it our biggest tourney to date.  Shout out to all 8 teams for making the effort.

B.  Shout Outs:  I want to shout out several people for their help this year.  First off, IPF webmasters Binu Varughese and VInod Varghese.  Their help was invaluable this year.  Also, Josue, Jon (IPF), & Jeremy Flores.  Shout out to my cuzzin Josh Kurikeshu, who became the best game clock manager over the course of this tourney.  MUCH LOVE.  Also, shout out to Bro. Ricardo, Dinesh, Sheebu Thomas & Crystal (IPF) for handling our video/pics this year.  Special shout out to Rejichan & family, Soumini John for keeping DC & other teams hydrated/fed.  Caleb & Judah Asomugha, Blessan Chacko, Reena Geevarghese, Lovin Matthew, for managing the Game Clock/Scoring tables.  I'd also like to thank my dad for his help before, during & after this tourney.  Shout out to anyone I missed.

Now, i'd like to shout out.....

DC'Z FANSSSS!!!!   

There were times on Saturday that I felt goosebumps b/c of our crowd.  Whenever DC made a basket, the bleachers would be stomping/rocking and our fans were screaming/cheering like CRAZY.  To be fair, there were fans from Toronto, Brooklyn, Philly, and more in attendance.  Much Love to them.  But DC, you held it down.  It was GREAT to see.

C.  Power Rankings:  Well, it's time for my power rankings.  One thing I love about these tournaments is their finality.  People can talk all they want about what team is best, but in the end, there is one undisputed champion.

1.  (5-2) Chicago:  The new Champs.  This team started off 0-2, many people (including myself), thought they were done.  But they were just getting started.  Behind the solid guard play of the Hamgeri brothers, Josue's inside presence as well as leadership on the court, and Big Dave, Chi-town's finest willed themselves to the championship.

2.  (5-2)  Philly:  Well, the Ballazz were back where they thought they would be, in the Championship game.  The thing they weren't ready for, is Chicago.  The play of the Chacko brothers was great as always, but once they were taken out of their game defensively, the jig was up.  Having said all that, let's not fool ourselves, this team is a perennial contender.

3.  (3-3)  DCZ Finest:  A much improved team over the '04 squad.  Sam John was the heart of the team.  He played like a champ.  Aba and Josh Asamugha were much improved this year as well.  DCZ Finest gave everyone they played a run for their money.

Look for this team in 2006!

4.  (3-3)  TX Dirty South:  Consider this.  TX only lost to DC by one point.  In addition, TX beat both Chicago and Philly WITHOUT one of their best players, Benson. 

Anyone who thinks this team isn't a title contender going into 2006, is fooling themselves. 

5.  (3-2)  Brooklyn:  They weren't a bad team.  There just weren't enough playoff spots for them.  If TX/Chicago didn't come out, Brooklyn would have made the playoffs.  But that is a moot point.  The addition of Jason Burnett was a solid one.  But Brooklyn needs more of an inside presence to be a contender at this point.

6.  (2-3)  Yonkers:  For the second straight year, Yonkers showed improvement.  They were in every game they played, and pushed every opponent.  I was particularly impressed with the play of their big man, as well as the play of Terrill George.  This team continues to make strides.

7.  (1-4)  Strong Island:  Well, this team had its ups and downs,  played some close ones, but in the end, they just couldn't pull it out. 

Award for Best Jersey's goes to the Stunnaz.       

8.  (1-4)  Newark:  Well, shout out to Newark for showing up, we appreciate that, but this team was clearly overmatched. 

Get in touch with me early next year fellas, hopefully you guys will be better prepared next year.

D.  Improvements for '06:  As with the previous tournaments, there was improvement and room for more improvement.  Here's where I feel we need to improve:

1.  2-Day Tournament:  Many of the teams represented lost their players during the course of the day due to cramping & injuries.  These may have been avoided had the tournament been a 2-Day event, giving more rest time.  Now, the flip side is, you can't fully prevent cramping.  When it comes, it comes.  BUT, we will look into the 2-Day option.   

2.  Timer In Between Games:  We will be implementing a timer in between games, 5-6 minutes or so, upon which the buzzer will sound.  This will improve the response time of teams getting on to the court, as well as allowing the refs to know exactly when the next game begins.

3.  Better Communication:  There will be better communication between myself & the scoring tables.  In addition, the people who run these tables will be hand selected by the BSC planning committee BEFOREHAND.  They will be fully informed about the rules/regulations prior to manning their tables.  This should help to eliminate any confusion.

If I missed anything, please post it on the BSC board.  Remember, these tourney's are works in progress.  Having said that, with every year that passes, we are improving.

Pics/Media are coming in from all over the place, so please bear with us as we compile them.  I will have scoring recaps for you soon.  Once again, shout out to everyone that came out.  We appreciate your show of support.  Let's continue to make this a yearly event.  Much Love. 

Chicago - 2005 Blessan Samuel Classic Champions...

A.  A Brand new champion has been crowned.  Chicago defeated Philly in the final to capture its first title.  Full recap on Monday.

It's Official:  Newark is BACK in the BSC - READ ON...

A.  That's right people, Brick City is back.  In the interest of enabling every team that can attend the BSC, the chance to do so, we have allowed Newark to enter this year's tourney.  Their 8 man roster has been posted, be sure to check it out.  Due to their late arrival, the entire schedule has been revised.  It has been posted below. 

The only way to get this done is for each team to forgo playing one opponent.  So, you will be playing 6 out of the 7 teams at this tourney.  So overall, you are still playing one more game than you did last year (not including playoffs).

B.  Schedule of Events:

2005 Blessan Samuel Classic - THIS WEEKEND! - August 13

A.  Ladies and Gentlemen, here we go, here we go, here we go.  We're at the final countdown to the 3rd Annual BSC.  Will Philly repeat?  Will Houston/Chicago prove to be dark-horses, and go deep into the playoffs?  Which team will be the biggest surprise?  Which team will be the biggest bust?  Who will talk the most trash?  Who will win the 3 point contest?  Will DCZ Finest hire a team doctor?  All these questions and more will be settled THIS SATURDAY!

This tourney is about bringing people together, and having a good time.  There's nothing complicated about it.  So free up some time, bring a friend & enjoy the ride.

Here's what you need to know: 

Free Admission

Gaithersburg, Maryland.  8:30am - 5pm

ARRIVE EARLY, WE NEED TO START ON TIME!

I cannot say this enough.  If you arrive late, you forfeit the games you are scheduled for, it's as simple as that. 

B.  Bohrer Park Recreation Center Address:

506 South Frederick Avenue

Gaithersburg, MD 20877

C.  Authorization Forms:  Team Heads, make sure all of your players have signed the Liability Form.  This is a REQUIREMENT.    Click Here to download.

Also, if anyone on your team is 18 and under, they need to have the Minor Authorization Form signed.  This is also a REQUIREMENT.  Click Here to download.

D.  Accommodations:  Team Heads, get in touch with me.  This will not be a problem, just give me an early heads up. 

Bro. Joe: Submitting Testimonials, BSC: Final Stretch

Bro. Joe Rosado - WE WILL NEVER FORGET...

2005 BSC: RINGERS Update & Ask Lakshmi Aunty....

E.  Profiles in Courage:  Two words.  Lance Armstrong.  Two pictures:

New Interview, NO RINGERS, Contact Forms & More..

2005 Rosters NOW ONLINE, London & Larry Hughes..

The Return of Lakshmi Aunty, Brooklyn? & More...

Once Upon A Time & BSC Update: Still Waiting On....

BSC 2005: Still Waiting on the Following Teams....

Rosters/Fees DUE TOMORROW: Tuesday, JUNE 7TH!

Tuesday, JUNE 7TH

The 2005 Blessan Samuel Classic: Official Info - Part 1

Special IPF Preview: WUCA-FA - The Vision CD Clips! Houston & Chicago Confirmed! & Hail to the Wizards...

Wizards Stampede the Bulls & Advance to Round 2...

W W Wizards & More New Media....

Houston?  Chicago? & New Media

New Interview, New Media & Washington is BACK!

An Original IPF Media Event: ster - IODs

BSC 2005: Part 2 - Don't Get it Twisted & New Media...

C.  The Washington Nationals Inaugural Season Starts Today:  

After 30+ years, Welcome to Washington.

Now if I could just get myself to sit through an inning, let alone a game...

The 2005 Blessan Samuel Classic - Planning Phase

B.  We're now in the planning phase of the 2005 BSC (in memory of the late Blessan Samuel).  This event has tentatively been scheduled for August.  Locations are being scouted in NJ, as it's a more central point for teams to come to.  However, if we can't find anything suitable, then Gaithersburg is the fall back plan.

Tourney Improvements:  Shot clock, Shot clock, Shot clock.  That's probably the biggest thing we lacked in '04.  We'll be sure to have them.  (We hear you New Jersey.)  In terms of official refs, we'll do our best to have them the entire event, but in the end, it's going to come down to $$$.  We'll see.

Chicago, Houston:  If you would like to participate in this, we need to know asap so we can plan accordingly.  You guys have missed the last 2 tourney's, so its time to stop the trash talking, and start the doing.  Benson Samuel?  Stanley Thumpi?  Josue Flores? Don't be unproductive like the New York Knicks, and sit at home come playoff time. 

Canada:  To all Canadians, you can join forces up there to form Voltron.  Well, maybe not Voltron, but a combined team.  An e-mail has already been sent out.  Join the fray.

C.  New Media - Tourney 2004:  I will be posting 2 new media clips from last year's tourney, every week, for the next 6 WEEKS.  If that doesn't hype you up, I don't know what will.  Yeaaaa..

The Last Day to ORDER an IPF T-shirt is this Sunday!

A.  All, the IPF T-shirt drive will end:

This Sunday, March 27th, at 12am EST.

This is your final opportunity to order.  By Monday, the 28th, it'll be too late.  Click on the T-shirt banner at the top of this page to order.  We appreciate your support.

New Interview, New Inspirations Columnist & More...

New T-shirt Design Added! - Order by March 6th!!

Help Support IPF!  Official T-shirts Now Available.....

New Interview, "Nothing to Lose" - Part 2 & Dynasty...

A.  Sam John has been interviewed for The Tonight Show.  Check it Out.

B. Nothing to Lose - Part 2:  Melvin Motors:  To coincide with the above interview, we have posted our second "Nothing to Lose" clip for your viewing pleasure.

C. Super Bowl Recap:  New England 24  Philadelphia 21:  Well Super Bowl 39 is in the books.  Let me say the following:  I am not an Eagles fan, never have been, never will be.  I think it's better not to go to the Super Bowl, than to go there and lose.  Just ask Freddie Mitchell.  If you talk the talk, you better walk the walk buddy......and why were the Eagles taking so long to get a play off in the 4th quarter?? 

Getting to a Super Bowl is one of the hardest things to accomplish in pro sports, you have to take advantage of every second.  Down the stretch, the Eagles let too much time tick away needlessly.  They just didn't match the intensity of the Pats.

Now, don't get it twisted.  I am not a New England Patriots fan either.  But do I like them more than the Eagles?  You better believe it.  As a loyal Washington Redskins fan, I will not root for a team in the same division as us.  It's business, it's not personal.  You understand of course.

In any case, the Patriots are now officially an NFL Dynasty, with 3 Super Bowl wins in 4 years.  Bill Belichick is one of the greatest coaches of all time, and must now be compared to Chuck Noll, Bill Walsh, and yes, Joe Gibbs.  The man looked like a  conductor of a symphony.  Willing every note into place.  He grew up around the game with his dad.  Football was all he ever wanted to do. 

Well, he did it, and he did it up big.

Favorite Commercials?  I had 2.

1.  The tribute to U.S. troops by "the company."

2.  The NFL players/coaches who missed the Super Bowl singing, "Tomorrow, Tomorrow".  With a special nod to Jon Gruden, for telling his kids to "knock it off."  Classic.

These are just some of the reasons why I consider football to be the greatest sport.  Even Bubba has to agree.  Much Love.

The 4 Year Anniversary of IndaPhatFarm.com

A.  4 years.  Time flies, doesn't it?  Well, I want to thank all of you that continue to visit this website, and support us, we are steadily growing because of it.  If we have made even a small difference in someone's life, then our job has been done.  Much Love. 

I also want to thank our webmasters/columnists for their input and consistent submissions.  I know I'm not the only one that appreciates it.  You know how we do.

Reminder:  We have archived every update since the inception of this site.  Take a look back at our history.

B.  New Site Info Page:  We've created a new Site Info Page, with a more in depth take on the webmasters/columnists for this website.  Below are the additions:

IPF T-shirt Information, ALA Updated & SNOW......

A.  The IPF T-shirt Order Form is on the way, stand by all.  Appreciate it.

D.  Bill Belichick:  Well it's time to talk about greatness.  Meet the head coach of the New England Patriots.  Winner of 2 Super Bowls as a head coach, and a member of the coaching staff on 2 more (Giants).  He may not have the verve of Bill Parcells or Herman Edwards, but the man has rings. 

Now, let's talk history.  Vince Lombardi, the greatest coach to ever walk the sidelines, had an 9-1 postseason record.  Guess what record Bill Belichick has now?  That's right buddy.

9-1

Yep.  If the Patriots beat the Eagles in the Super Bowl, Belichick will have a better playoff winning percentage than the greatest coach in NFL history. 

Something to think about.

My Post Championship Thoughts:  While I respect the Eagles ability to persevere, there is no way you'll see me rooting for those guys (for obvious reasons).  I have a feeling that the Eagles are just going to be happy to get over the hump and into the Super Bowl.  Getting there is commendable.  But let's see them win.

The Patriots have proven themselves, time and time again.  They don't need to play in a dome to win, like the Colts, and they can overpower supposed power teams, like the Steelers, on enemy turf and in freezing conditions.

Also, for the people that doubt New England's QB Tom Brady, let me say this, his postseason record is 8-0.  The guy doesn't lose big games.  We're not talking about Patrick Ramsey here, Brady is a Hall of Famer.  Not because he puts up big yards like Manning or Culpepper, but b/c he WINS. 

How many rings do Manning and Culpepper have?

Exactly.

E.  The Right Way to Shovel Snow:  If you've been shoveling for as long as I have:

....You tend to develop a love-hate relationship with the snow.  I can think of few things that test the mettle of men as this task, so as we fight this war on terror, we......

WHAT???

One of those moments, nice.

F.  The REAL Way to Shovel Snow:  Courtesy of the Wellness Junction,

·         Shovel early and often. Newly fallen snow is lighter than heavily packed or partially melted snow. Before you begin shoveling, warm up your muscles for 10 minutes with light exercise.

·         Push the snow instead of lifting it. Keep the shovel close to your body. Space your hands on the shovel. It increases your leverage.

·         If you must lift the snow, lift it properly. Squat with your legs apart, knees bent and back straight. Lift with your legs. Do not bend at the waist. Scoop small amounts of snow into the shovel and walk to where you want to dump it. Holding a shovelful of snow with your arms outstretched puts too much weight on your spine. Never remove deep snow all at once; do it piecemeal. Shovel an inch or two, then take another inch off. Rest, and repeat if necessary.

·         Do not throw the snow over your shoulder or to the side. This action requires a twisting motion that stresses your back.

·         See what you are shoveling. Do not let a hat or scarf block your vision. Watch out for ice patches and uneven surfaces. Avoid falls by wearing shoes/boots that have slip-resistant soles.

·         Use a shovel that feels comfortable for your height and strength. Avoid a shovel that is too heavy or too long.

·        Pace yourself. Shoveling snow is an aerobic activity, comparable to weightlifting. Take frequent breaks and replenish fluids to prevent dehydration, which affects muscles.

"Nothing To Lose" - An IPF Media Event & More......

A.  Drumroll please.  The winner of the IPF Catch Phrase Contest is......

Laurin Grant from Seattle, Washington for her winning submission, God, Life, IPF.  I want to thank everyone that participated in this contest.  We do appreciate it.  You voted in the poll and made her the winner.  As promised, Laurin will be receiving a free T-shirt, as well as a $30 certificate to the store of her choosing.  Our runners up are Franklin Phillips and Becky Kurikeshu.  They will both receive a free IPF t-shirt. 

Also, we will have our official IPF T-shirt order form for you this coming Monday,  January 17th with all the information you need.  Thangu.

B.  Nothing to Lose:  Back in 2001, myself, IPF webmaster Binu, and an Irish immigrant named Sam John decided to create a series of media clips entitled "Nothing to Lose."  These three pioneers (with too much time on their hands), decided to release these clips for your viewing pleasure.

This is just the first of an ORIGINAL series from IPF.  Check back in over the next few weeks as we release more clips/outtakes.  Much Love.

C.  YAR 2005:  The church I attend had a brother's retreat this past weekend.  It was good to see some of you there.  The most important thing I took away from this year's event was that we need to be men of God.  We can't rely on the faith of our fathers to get us into heaven.  Also, we can't blame anyone but ourselves.  On the day of judgement, we can't say, "But God, it was b/c of this person, or this church."  We might as well jump head first into hell and give time to the next person in line.  That's the bottom line.

IPF webmasters/columnists Binu, Jonathan, Chris M & Ben H were in attendance.  I came away impressed with the QBing skills of one Jonathan Flores (3 TD passes) as well his posse from Chi-town.  Those men are no doormats.  The men from Philly however, were surprisingly absent.  Benjamin Harris also fared well, scoring one TD.  Well done gentlemen.  God Bless.

IPF T-shirt Contest Information & More........

A.  IPF T-shirt Contest Information:  Right off the bat, I want to thank those of you that submitted catch phrase suggestions to us.  Now, on to business.  The IPF staff have narrowed the list of submissions to 3 finalists, and they are as follows:

1.  God.  Life.  IPF.
2.  IPF.  You know how we do.    
3.  Where you at?

The name of the winner will not be announced until after the polls close (Jan. 10).

B.  156,000 and counting: 

C.  NFL Playoffs 2005:  Well, it's been a wild, wild regular season, but the playoff seedings are finally in place.  For all the hoopla surrounding the Colts, Eagles, and Patriots this year, let me remind you all of this, the road to the Super Bowl goes through the land of the yellow towels.  Pittsburgh.  Don't get it twisted.

For those inclined, I'm saving my full "after the season" Redskins recap for a bit later.  Also, our new Media series entitled "Nothing to Lose" will be released this Monday to coincide with our catch phrase winner.

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