The 2011 Bulldogs Golf Outing has been scheduled.  We would like to get 72 people RSVP'd by 9/23 so we can have a shotgun start.  If possible, try to organize a four-some by Friday, September 23rd.  Brian Strom is handling the reservations once again with an assist from Joe Graff and Jeff Trojan.  Invite your co-workers, recruit your buddies, and get the word out.  We expect to have a few groups of ladies again this year as well.

Strom proudly displays his balls.

WHEN: Saturday, October 8th (starts around noon)

WHERE: Lakevue North Golf Course
591 Pittsburgh Road
Butler, PA 16002-7659

GOLF: 18 Hole Scramble-style golf outing
4-Person groups

COST: $65/player or $260/group
-includes greens fees, beer, prizes, hotdogs at the turn and a buffet-style dinner after the round
PRIZES: Longest Drive; Closest to the Pin; Best Foursome; and more!

RESERVATIONS: To make reservations please contact Brian Strom at (412) 576-8877  or strom_80@hotmail.com.   PLEASE BRING CASH THE DAY OF THE EVENT. YOU STILL MUST REGISTER YOUR 4-SOME VIA FACEBOOK OR WITH STROM.  Please try to RSVP by 9/23

- Please try to arrange your own foursome. If you need additional golfers to complete a foursome please let me know ASAP.

- This outing is open to anyone but space is limited.

OTHER DETAILS:
- Lakevue North will provide one 1/4 barrel of beer for the outing. Each cart is welcome to carry one six-pack of beer that may be brought in or purchased from the course.
- Check-In will be around 11:15am at Lakevue North under the pavilion. Tee times will be staggered in ten-minute start times from 12:00pm till approx. 1:00pm. Accommodations can be made if a certain start time is desired. *Note: we have over 18 foursomes, we will have a shotgun start around 10am*
- Additional ideas and donations for door-prizes are needed. Please contact Brian Strom if you can help out with anything.
- All checks mailed in advance will be deposited into the League Account on Friday, September 30th during normal banking hours.
- Lakevue North Golf Course has been very generous in allowing us to hold the event at this location. Please respect the course and everyone in attendance during this event.

The time has come for the 2011 Bulldogs Bash. After a year's hiatus, we are ready to resume the softball playing, fire-jumping, stunt-building, cornhole tossing, puke and rally family party that we are known for.

The Details:

What: The Bulldogs Bash
Who: All Friends, and Family of the Bulldogs
Where: Lilac Grove, North Park (At the end of softball loop behind Pie Traynor Field)
When: 9/3 Noon - Dusk (Softball around 4, Grilling after with homerun derby, jumping over fire pits, slip n slide races, kicking plastic ducks, wiener grabbing, corn-holing and puking in between)
Why: To celebrate the end of the 2011 season with friends and family.
How: Show up any time and bring a food item to share with the crowd. Contact Joe, or go online with what you are able to bring, and when you are coming. The Bulldogs have provided keg beer, and the shelter permits. We are in need of the following items:

Food Items (if someone has a grill or coolers we can use, contact Joe)
Covered Dish / Dessert / Snacks
Pop / Water / Beverages (Bring your own alternative to keg beer)
Plastic Plates / Cups / Silverware
Grillables (Hot dogs, brats, burgers, Kobe steak, etc.)

Other:
Slip in Slides
Cornhole boards
Softball/baseball equipment
Frisbee

Please bring a dish, snack, pop, water, or something else fun, like a frisbee or a super soaker.

As in the previous years, we will probably play some softball, homerun derby, jump over fire pits, slip n slide races, kick plastic ducks, grab wieners, and drink until Matt Ferris passes out.

All girlfriends, wives, and other Bulldogs fans are invited.  See Joe G or Wino for more details.

Look up the Pittsburgh Bulldogs on Facebook as well!

Stay tuned for a future post about the Bulldogs golf outing.

Ps. 28 and over lost 2 tough playoff games to Pittsburgh 7-2 and 8-7.

After a 2010 season saw the Bulldogs sweep the Eagles in the season series (2-0).  I do not have many stats to share other than the previous statement, so let us just leave it at that.

The weather is likely to not cooperate with WeatherChannel.com predicting as much as 0.5" of rain will fall throughout the day today, thus saturating an already oversaturated John Herb Field.  Stay tuned to the website for an update regarding the game this evening, or tomorrow for a recap of the game.

I have no idea who the starting pitcher will be for either side, as I still do not know many of the faces on the 18+ Bulldog team.  I have no idea who will get the start for the Eagles.  All in all, this has likely been the worst post all season, but I am trying to get back into it.

Game #1

Southside Eagles [0-0]

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Pittsburgh Bulldogs [0-0]

John Herb Field - 8:30 PM

We will probably need 20 people.  BJ is going to look into setting things up.  If you are interested in playing, leave a comment here, or contact, BJ, Joe, or myself.

The 18 and over team will attempt to get games in under the lights at John Herb on April 19th, 21st, 26th, and 28th as well.

We have tentatively scheduled inter-squad scrimmages on April 1st, 5th, and April 14th at 830pm at John Herb Field.

On April 9th, the 18 and over team will scrimmage the Express at Volunteer Field around midday.

The 28 and over team will attempt to schedule a scrimmage on the 10th of April.

Both teams are scheduled to start play the weekend of April 16th.  With Easter so late this year, games are not expected to be played on the 22nd - 24th of April.

No Yoda Posts Yet This Year....

As details become finalized, they will be added to the Calendar of Events.  18+ Manager BJ Rankin will continue to hold Tuesday Night Batting Practice, and Bulldogs GM Joe Graff will continue to hold Sunday workouts at Avonworth.  Details are online.

If you have not done so already, please order your 2011 Apparel including uniforms and register online.  We have players who want to play for us in 2011, so please register ASAP and submit your deposits if you plan to play in 2011.

The deadline for registration, deposits, and uniform orders is March 18th.  There are no changes to the uniforms for 2011, and fees are expected to drop by a minimum of $20 per player.  For more information on why this is, see last week's posts: PBL Meeting Notes and S.O.S.

Finally, there is a movement to have the USCF become a benefactor of Bulldogs Baseball.  For more information, contact our social coordinator Trojan.

Still looking for a 2011 Slogan...

In other Bulldogs news, the Red Rockets are back at it in dodgeball. Making noise.. No video edits this year. All business. Kicking ass.

But the point of this post is this.. when I step outside to the cool crisp air, I smell the scent of football. So let's get a game together soon. We usually wait too long and end up playing in the freezing cold rain or snow. Let's try to get a game the weekend after Halloween.  No helmet to helmet shots della-penna and wino.

Anyone reading this right now? Rick Beyer?

9:30 am, Avonworth Field Turf, Nov 6th ?  This dude is in and he said he wants to play tight end...

But have no fear, as we embark upon a week that will surpass the ratings bonanza that Shark Week has become for the Discovery Channel...

BEAVER WEEK!!!!!

Now the younger Bulldogs, and many of our readers,  will not get to enjoy the pleasure of playing with the Beavers this week.  Our hope is to educate our readers on the important and proud history of Beavers in Western Pennsylvania and the nation as a whole.  Unfortunately, while the younger contingent of our proud franchise faces playing with dicks this week, our hope is that they one day understand what it means to face the Beavers.

If you look closely, you may see a beaver between her legs!

Topics this week shall include:

SELF-QUIZ: How well do you know your beavers?

The Proud History of Beavers in Western Pennsylvania

How to Beat a Beaver

Beavers for every person, community, and nation!

Nationwide Beaver: The Modern Hunt for Beavers on the Internet

Top-Ten All-Time Beavers

Tale of the Tape: Bulldogs vs. Beavers

This week shall include these topics and more as our own crack staff, and outside guest bloggers provide daily Beaver updates (Note:  If you are interested in submitting an article on your personal affinities for Beaver, email us at info@pghbulldogs.com).

Beavers have always been in our national consciousness, from the hit show "Leave it to Beaver", to the new teen singing sensation Justin Beaver (sp?).  Some people worship them, some people eat them, some people wear them...

A Beaver Hat.

...but all people should love them.  They are the Beavers, and this week is dedicated to them.

BEAT THE BEAVERS!!!!

Woof.

Up Next: A 7/19 Article by Lucky13: Self-Quiz: How well do you know your beaver?

There is a league meeting at noon.  We could go before around 10am, or after around 2pm or 3pm.  The other question would be where to go.  Avonworth's turf should be clear by then.  I suggest we throw, take some ground balls/fly balls, hit off the tee, and do a little baserunning.  Shoud take no more than 90 minutes or so.

If we go indoors, it would have to be at 2pm or 3pm, and be prepared to spend about $10 - $20 per player.

Let the discussion begin...

*  A discussion of the Bulldog Leadership Structure.  (Yoda is leading candidate)

*  Steamboat Willie preventing Drunk Driving.

*  Recruiting Efforts for 2010.

*  Piss-Poor Karaoke Covers of mid-80s rap songs.

*  Pre-Season Workout Schedule.

*  Overnight accommodations in parked cars of the Chester's parking lot.