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Guys,
I have to an extend an apology to the league for my piss poor amount of games I have gotten in.

I have been in this league since its inception. With the exception of one season when my wife was in the hospital I have been good about getting my games in on time and I think I really don't cause any problems on gameplay or anything like that.

Because of medical bills and continuing health problems for my wife that caused missed time at her work... this fall I took an extra coaching job (I'm already coaching girls' softball) helping the football team at the high school I teach at. Essentially, I take their film and opponents film and break it down (formation, coverage, play, down, distance, gain, etc.) in a program call APEX. When I'm finished, I can produce tendency reports on teams, such as their run/pass percentage on 2nd down and 5-7 yards and also pull up specifc plays to watch based of off anything the coaches really want (down, distance, hash, quarter, run, pass, specific play, etc.)

It's really cool and I enjoy it. I have also mentioned to the coaches how valuable NDL has been in giving me the ability to break down their film for them. Essentially, they have put a lot of trust in me and it also saves them a lot of time. I pretty much go straight from softball to our football games to chart plays. Once the game is over I go to the coaches office and break down our film all night and try to get an hour of sleep on the couch before coaches meetings at 7:30 am. I work on opponent film until the wee hours during the week. I'm adjusting to the schedule and managing the time better and also getting better/more efficient.

This is not an excuse for getting games in, just an explanation. The fact of the matter is that I love the NDL and everything that goes into it. I WANT to make things right and get caught up. If you have an outstanding game with me, please PM me so we can get it in. I'm available during nights this week. I am also available Saturday evening and Sunday. Again I apologize...I want to make things right and get caught up.

Thanks,
Carl

i respect that.

...i'm wondering if it'll make you a better NDL player

Probably not at this moment because of lack of practice. But the cool thing is that if someone posted on a site (like sendfile) a WMV (preferred) or AVI. I could actually put it in APEX and break you and your opponent down into pretty much all of the same tendencies. You could also then pull up video. Another cool thing that you can do with the program is when you see a play you want to save, there is a clip it feature that also you to pull a clip of just that play. It's small and you can actually email it to people, post on a website, or whatever (I know you can do that with plays already, but gives it to you in a more advanced way)

prayers go out to your wife. Life can really kick you in the nuts sometimes and the NDL is a good outlet for all the madness. I know the Big 12 is very afraid now! GL to ya!

carlwayne1 wrote:Probably not at this moment because of lack of practice.

Wanna play our week 13 game early?

shel311 wrote:

carlwayne1 wrote:Probably not at this moment because of lack of practice.

Wanna play our week 13 game early?

Shel, always looking out for his brethren

VeniVediV1ci wrote:i respect that.

...i'm wondering if it'll make you a better NDL player

I hope to god not, lol

Wife is doing better than last year at this time actually. It's just not a condition that goes away and it's something that has change her life tremendously in what she can accomplish. She's learning to cope better though. We just got kicked in the nuts on all these medical bills and presciption payments beyond what her school district covers on medical insurance.

Carl, it is Berokoff...the older one....known you for a long time.....and have had some fun battles....glad to hear things are ok, and will be praying for your wife.

Those of us with families feel for you buddy. Do what you got to do, NDL will be here when you're ready. You got a lot of equity with us vets of the league, we understand and know you are a good guy. No apologies needed. GL to you my families prayers are with you.

Great to hear from you Carl and wish nothing but the best for you and the family.

Carl will always be the class of the NDL

without sounding fucked... have you ever considered for the time being (while the bills are outrageous) moving to Canada? I don't know the situation you and your wife are in medically and financially and i dont wanna get personal, i just think if worst case, that would probably be better.

just a suggestion, let the canada sucks bashing..BEGIN!

carlwayne1 wrote:Wife is doing better than last year at this time actually. It's just not a condition that goes away and it's something that has change her life tremendously in what she can accomplish. She's learning to cope better though. We just got kicked in the nuts on all these medical bills and presciption payments beyond what her school district covers on medical insurance.

I HOPE YOUR WIFE GETS BETTER AND MAN I TOTALLY UNDERSTAND THE MEDICAL BILLS THING.. REMEMBER TO TRY AND CUT A DEAL WITH THE DOCTORS AND HOSPITALS.. AND THEIR IS A LITTLE KNOW LAW THAT THEY DON'T LIKE TO TALK ABOUT! IT'S CALLED THE "HILL-BURTON ACT" ANY MEDICAL PLACE THAT RECIVES FED'S MONEY HAS TO WRITE OFF BILLS FOR PEOPLE WHO CAN'T AFFORD TO PAY. CONTACT YOUR CONGRESS PERSON FOR INFO ON IT! OR HIT ME UP. I USED TO BE A BENEFITS REP FOR UAW/GM I FOUGHT THE INSURANCE COMPANYS FOR 20 YEARS. I CAN TELL YOU THIS BLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD PAYS PENNY'S ON THE DOLLAR!! THE HOSPITAL BILL IS THE START OF PAYMENT NEGOTITIONS. BEEFY

AMEN!!!! to this.....as you know, take care of yourself...AND YOUR FAMILY.

polobert wrote:Those of us with families feel for you buddy. Do what you got to do, NDL will be here when you're ready. You got a lot of equity with us vets of the league, we understand and know you are a good guy. No apologies needed. GL to you my families prayers are with you.

Best wishes brother...............

Carl, we both know youre the fucking stud!!

I will keep your wife in my prayers man and I hope everything turns out okay!!

Haven't had the honor to run into for a game, scrimm, or anything since I've been aboard but from what I do know about ya is that you're like the 'gold standard' for the league...

Life happens, no one will blame you for that and at the end of the day this video games we play are just outlets...It's the community that keeps it strong and you've always been apart of that...Prayers and thoughts are with you and your family...Win lose or draw I think I speak for everyone that you will always have a home here

shel311 wrote:

carlwayne1 wrote:Probably not at this moment because of lack of practice.

Wanna play our week 13 game early?

"FUCKING BULLY" lmao