AZ Stats Chic Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 (edited) OMG !!! What??? After starting in 1995 as a helper in Stats at the Rio Salado Desert Classic, I realized that the Stats office needed more than just a little help and also needed a lot of vamping. 1996 was the first year that I volunteered to head up Stats for the Classic and have since improved the process over the years. I have put the match before some family things at times and regret some of those moments. This year, our "baby" (Paul) is in his Senior year at St. Lawrence University in Canton, New York. He went there on a soccer scholar - ship and has been aspiring to join an MLS team. A couple of weeks ago in Austin, TX - an MLS coach was watching a game Paul played in and specifically asked about "that number 9 guy" - Paul. We were at that game and also went to New York the following weekend when their team made it into their League finals. Which brings us to the weekend of the Classic - which happens to be the same weekend of the finals in New York. Needless to say, if we DON'T go to watch Paul play, we'll regret it - forever (which is a very, very, very long time). With all this in mind, we are planning on future travel to MLS games to watch the "baby" play. The Classic, and also the SMM3G have been so overwhelmingly time consuming that Bob and I have decided to make a change, for family's sake. No more Monday meetings around our dining room table... every - single - Monday... We'll both miss being involved and have enjoyed the many friendships that we've made over the years. It has been a pleasure. I will be at Registration, but not Friday / Saturday / Sunday... Take care... and have fun!! Best Personal Regards, A2Chic - AZ Stats Chic - Barbara LaMarca FYI - To the Moderators - I changed the word "scholar"-"ship" as one word, to two because there was an automatic advertisement that I didn't want to show on my post. Edited November 3, 2008 by jhgtyre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jman Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 Thanks Barbara! Awesome effort. Thanks to you and "cousin" Bob. Jim Mangini Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Meek Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 (edited) Barbara, Thank you for all of your time that you and all of your family have given to make the Desert Classic a success. Wish I could have made more trips out there. Alan Meek Edited November 3, 2008 by Alan Meek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uscbigdawg Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Barb, Over the years, thanks will never be enough and more than deserved & earned. Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbrowndog Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Barb, its been nice knowing you and the other guy, I hope we see you around......................sometime????? Have fun, and enjoy your time. Trapr and Scout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flexmoney Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Thanks for the hard work, Barb. I'm glad I made it out last year. Good luck to the "baby". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neomet Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Barb, Thanks for all your work on this match (and for getting me on Squad 14, the Superfun Squad) Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Moore Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 This will be my third year shooting the Classic so I don't know Barb as well as most but I understand where you need to be and I wish you all the best and safe travels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZ Stats Chic Posted November 8, 2008 Author Share Posted November 8, 2008 Well... The "baby's" team did very well today - St. Lawrence University vs. RPI at Hobart College in Geneva, NY in overtime 1 - 0. I'm so glad we went to NY - but still miss being at the match. I hear that it's "so far - so good". A2Chic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckS Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 Well... The "baby's" team did very well today - St. Lawrence University vs. RPI at Hobart College in Geneva, NY in overtime 1 - 0. I'm so glad we went to NY - but still miss being at the match. I hear that it's "so far - so good".A2Chic Yup, it's pretty good. Thanks! Later, Chuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZ Stats Chic Posted November 9, 2008 Author Share Posted November 9, 2008 Second game, also at Hobart College in Geneva, NY - St Lawrence vs Union College - they won 2 - 0. So the "baby's" team is on to NCAA Divsion III Championship play... I miss you A2-guys... but glad we're here in NY. Later... A2 Chic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckS Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 Second game, also at Hobart College in Geneva, NY - St Lawrence vs Union College - they won 2 - 0. So the "baby's" team is on to NCAA Divsion III Championship play...I miss you A2-guys... but glad we're here in NY. Later... A2 Chic Ahh, the pension plan is working.. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shooterbenedetto Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 That is an "EXCELLENT CHOICE" I wouldnt have it any other way. Thanks for all your help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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