Just as I thought interest in the league was waning, lo and behold, we got a huge response for the Thanksdueling sign-up. We had twelve brave souls step forward on the first day and now I even have an alternate list.
Order has been restored to the galaxy. Of course, that order will go right out the window once we start playing on Saturday night, but you get the picture!
This is the fifth annual Thanksdueling! Duel in league history. I like Thanksdueling! simply because I always include an exclamation point even though it's not the end of a sentence. Sadly, English majors reading this blog suffer silently... Let's take a look at past Thanksdueling! Duels!
HISTORY:
2017 - Rob won with Boba Fett on the Kamino Platform
2016 - JD won with Yoda in the Emperor's Throne Room
2015 - Nathan won with Darth Vader in the Geonosis Arena
2014 - Alex R. won with Boba Fett in the Geonosis Arena
MEET THE DUELERS:
Our tradition for Thanksdueling! previews is to list what each Dueler is thankful for - here we go!
Ben H. - he's close to the Championship bubble, as the top 12 ranked Duelers get to play in the December match and he's in 11th. Barring a disaster at Thansdueling! he should be in. Ben is thankful for...prior success.
Bryant - rookie Dueler alert! Bryant, newly wed to rising amateur Dueler Katie, makes his Dueling debut at Thanksdueling! Couples counseling might be in his future. Bryant is thankful for...being roped into the world of Dueling. At least he better be...
Charlie - another rookie Dueler alert! After playing the side game at CL Training and some other outer rim games, he finally gets to make his debut. Hopefully it will be epic! Charlie is thankful for...his seat at the table.
Chris W. - a consistent presence this fall, Chris took a break during Fight Night but is back in action for Thanksdueling! In fact, this will be his fifth Duel, leaving him one Duel short of professional status. Chris is thankful for...future aspirations!
Curtis - wait a second. Let me rub my eyes, because I think they are deceiving me. Is that Curtis!?! Our old friend who hasn't played since last May at Let the Wookie Win??? The prodigal son has returned! Quick, give him my finest Jedi robe. Curtis is thankful for...Return of the Jedi. Get it!?!
Grant - Benjamin Franklin said there are only three things certain in life: death, taxes, and Grant finishing well at Epic Duels. The top ranked Dueler hasn't finished below eighth place since August of 2016! Bow to the master! Grant is thankful for...Han Solo. Seriously, he loves playing with Han.
Ian - he hasn't been playing quite as consistently this fall, but when Ian is at the table, he makes it count. He's finished in the top five over his last four Duels. He's the second ranked Dueler and he has visions of that number one chair. Ian is thankful for...bags of rice. It's an inside joke.
Joel - at Fight Night Joel had one of the most impressive ninth place finishes we've ever seen. That's a legit compliment considering he looked like the person targeted to die first. He's had a strong fall semester of Dueling and has moved into a tie for sixth place in the rankings. Joel is thankful for...Riley not playing at Thanksdueling!
Kaleb - he's hoping to break out of a mini slump at Thanksdueling! Kaleb only has two top six finishes in his last six Duels. Despite that minor setback he's still the fifth ranked Dueler in the league. Kaleb is thankful for...that phone call from Jeff Probst. It should be coming any day now!
Katie - if you were to accidentally cut Katie's arm you would see visible proof she has ice running through her veins! In just her second Duel, Katie made a name for herself at Fight Night with an impressive fourth place finish with Luke. And now she's offering up her husband for sacrifice! Katie is thankful for...marital bliss! Congrats to she and Bryant - here's to many couples Duels in the future.
Rob - just as he was starting to fuss about a recent bad streak, Rob has sneakily reeled off three top finishes in his past four Duels. The godfather might be back. He started the year with four trophies in his possession and could be down to two if he doesn't defend his Fight Night title. Rob is thankful for...Duelers signing up to play! Seriously, you all had me worried!
Ryan - he hasn't played since the Doubleheader in August...where he finished third in both games. Coincidentally, he's the third ranked Dueler in the league. There are rumors in the dark corners of the league that's he's working on new 3D board. Perhaps it will be available by the Championship? Ryan is thankful for...compressed styrofoam.
TREY REY PREDICTS THE WINNER:
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| Trey Rey: WITH OUR COMBINED MIGHT, WE PREDICT JANGO FETT WILL WIN THANKSDUELING! |
Good luck to the Duelers, and feel free to come on out Saturday night and watch the carnage!
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