Rotters Revenge: Trip the Daytrippers

On Tuesday night, many a Rotter brain was filled with nightmarish memories of last year's game vs. the Daytrippers. The gigantic grassy grass field at SAS soccer park. The team with a stupid name that made us run all over the green grassy grass. Having to play in Cary, where the lawns are wide, the minds are narrow, and the bars suck.

There was much Rotter dread when we learned that this year's rematch would be played in "Morrisville", which is just another word for "Cary". Would we once again have to run too much, lose to a stupidly-named team, and then find ourselves stranded in a giant suburb far from any decent tavern?

Alas, the nightmare did not come true for the Rotters this year, but instead befell the downhearted Daytrippers. The final tally was Rotters 5, DTs (who looked more like Wings fans)nil. Goals were scored by Ed Shred, Kelly Who Is Very Good, Mark the Spark, Free Willy Alphin, and someone else, I think Mike. The highlight was a brilliant header by William Alphin, off a stunning cross by Mark the Spark.

Dave was fabulous in goal, mostly because of his Spiderman shirt. He was kicked in the face several times, but felt nothing due to the powers of his super garment. Go get 'em, Spidey.

Only one argument took place, in front of the opposing goal, when the old "Who's your favorite Beatle" debate broke out. I probably don't have to tell you that the Daytrippers are the sort that prefer Paul. The Rotters are , of course, Ringo supporters, and nearly had to back their words with their fists. Luckily, the ref was a George Harrison fan, and was able to broker a peace settlement without bloodshed.

The Daytrippers tried to surrender in the second half, but the Rotters take no prisoners. As the Daytripper defense crumbled, the Rotter goals began to resemble free kicks. It was sad, really.

After the game, the humiliated Daytrippers decided to change their name, with hope that a new moniker would bring back their flagging spirits. At press time, they were still deciding between "The Penny Lanes" and "The Octopus Gardens."

Note: There have been some reports that the Rotters were drinking Killians after the game at a sports bar in a strip mall in Cary. Don't believe a word of it. The Dreaded Drinkers in Black would never do such a thing.