Slow Start to the Season for the Policy Punishers

The Policy Punishers lost 0-5 today to a bunch of younger, faster, and fitter undergrads called the "The Sloths". Clearly misnomered, the Sloths were very not sloth-like. Two goals were scored against Eva and Matt in the first half. Three goals were scored against Eva in the second half.

Despite having more than 10 people registered for the team, only five people showed up forcing Kyle to recruit a good-natured freshman from a nearby treadmill. She was a really good sport and played excellent defense and offense for all 40 minutes. Thanks to Kyle's skillful recruiting, the Policy Punishers only had to play down for the first couple of minutes of the first half.

The final score doesn't reflect some of the outstanding efforts by the Policy Punishers. Steve used his excellent ball control skills to weave in and out of the Sloths leaving them paralyzed and helpless. Kyle showed that not all midwesterners are nice and played very aggressively. He even got called for roughing up his opponent. Matt had several fantastic shots on goal. And last but not least Tom ran himself ragged. He left the court promising that next time we are going to score.

I didn't do much on the field, but managed to talk quite a bit. It's an old habit from outdoor soccer where at least no one can hear you....

The Policy Punishers are the TSPPPA's four on four intramural soccer team. Games are 40 minutes long with a 5 minute half. The usual indoor soccer rules apply: keep the ball below the windows; goalies can use their hands inside the key; and, two women from each team must be on the court at all times.

Next game is Sunday April 6 @ 2:30.