Friday, August 16, 2013

That's Rank- Three-Point Shootout

This year we will be trying out the Three-Point Shootout as one of the main events.  This was tested successfully last year, during the unofficial Research and Development Camp held on Brolympic Eve. The results were highly favorable.  This will of course replace full court basketball for at least this year.  This was done for a couple of reasons:

Reason 1

 Reason 2
 (X-Ray of Mike E's calf muscle during basketball)

Reason 3
One team plays like these guys, and the other plays like their opponent.

THREE-POINT SHOOTOUT

The Three-Point Shootout has all the fun of NBA Jams, but in a real life setting.  During the R&D camp last year, we tested three shots from five different spots around the arc.  Two balls were worth one point each. The final shot was done with a smaller ball, aka- the money ball, and was worth two points.  I believe we'll have at least three full-size balls to shoot from from each spot, but am thinking we may end up at five.  The money ball is still to be determined, even if it's not the small ball, I think the last shot of each location will end up counting for two.
 Can you spot the jug of busch light?
 

PROS:

  • Very beverage/ chew/ cigar friendly
  • Entertaining for spectators
  • Almost zero running (minus chasing balls down the hill)
  • Three words: THREE. POINT. VINE.
  • Slight less chance for busted faces (beware- bricks will be laid)    (And I'm not talking about Chad deucing)
  • Location friendly.
  • Flexible scheduling- Daytime or Nighttime event. 
  • Highly quotable event- Almost filled quote board during R&D last year

CONS:

  • The easy prop bet of "First not to complete event" is now more difficult
  • Less Dental Claims
  • No chance for "Rebound Machine" Rose to reclaim MVP of Full Court Basketball
  • Champs still favored to win

FINAL RANKING:


Though it has never been played during the actual competition, this seems like a can't miss good time.


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