Let's Celebrate Our Three Time Champs...the Strawmenn!

It's that time again! Let's get together and raise a glass (of iced tea of course) to Mike Padilla and his Hughes Champs, the Strawmenn. I'm keeping our options open but with nice weather, I'll head for the Nett Bar Shady Acres at 2 pm on Saturday, February 10. The address is 1717 W 22nd St. It's a fun place with good food, a coffee bar, and the usual beer options. I'll try to nail down an outside table for us so look for the trophy when you get there. 

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The indoor seating is limited and the place is popular so I have a backup plan in case the weather isn't ideal. Please monitor your email, phone texts, and this blog for the latest updates. 

Also...heed the warning below. It's easy to end up in the wrong place. You can click the map to enlarge it.

Be aware, that there is ANOTHER Nett Bar, the original location, on Nett Street south of I-10 near Washington Avenue. If you are using a map app and put in 'Nett Bar' you'll likely have a nice time but it won't be with us. It would be best if you went to Nett Bar Sbady Acres. The place is just west of the intersection of Ella and 22nd. 

Parking can be problematic as it is at so many of these spots these days. You may have to park down the block.

A few tidbits about the Strawmen and/or the Hughes Bowl gleaned from the historical records...

This is the second consecutive year both Hughes Bowl teams entered the game as Wildcards. In 2022 the Bliz and Bombers got to the game after two playoff wins. Before that, you have to go back a decade to 2012 (Giants-Rbacks), 1986! (Sticks-Nats), 1983 (Bombers-Nats) and 1981 (Strawmenn-Flyers).

There have been ten occurrences when the two teams came from the same division. The last time was 2020 with the Nats and Giants. 

The Strawmenn are now fifth in playoff appearances with 21, and are tied for fourth in playoff games played (33). They are 3-5 in eight title games played, winning twice in five tries as a Wildcard, and once in three shots as a division champ. Their eight Hughes Bowl appearances are good for sixth among all franchises.

Enjoy this video featuring some of my favorite performers, Crosby, Stills, & Nash and Jackson Browne performing one of my favorite songs.