Trophy options for 2009

As mentioned in a previous post, the design of our current trophy creates a weak stress point where the runner's foot meets the trophy base. Both trophies over the past two years have either cracked or broken at the stress point. I believe the stress point is created by the overall height and weight of the trophy. The trophy stands 11 inches tall and weighs 2 pounds. Although the majority of the weight is in the base, the runner's position of leaning slight forward has weakened the connection to the base. With that being said, I have selected a few replacement trophies for the coming year. The winner will still get to keep the trophy indefinitely. It will still be engraved with a similar title plate. These images are representative only and do not necessarily reflect the actual trophies that I have looked at. A picture of the actual trophy will be posted once it is decided and purchased. Prices listed by the trophy do not include shipping and may or may not include engraving. Our current trophy cost $29.95 plus shipping, plus engraving. The team registration fee will only increase if a more expensive trophy is selected. If a less expensive trophy is selected, we will figure out what to do with the registration fee.


The smaller trophy sits 6.5 inches high (roughly half the size of our current trophy) and costs $44.95. The larger trophy sits 9 inches high and costs $49.95. The trophy is made of crystal.


This trophy is made of Resin (like our current trophy) and costs $39.99. It stands 13 inches tall. Weight was not listed.


The pyramid plaque/trophy stands 8 inches tall. It costs $29.99. We can chose the color of the pyramid plaque - woodgrain (walnut) or marble (black, blue, or red).


This "twin" statue trophy costs $24.99. It is made of resin and depicts a quarterback on facing one direction and a ball carrier facing the other.













A traditional trophy stand between 12 and 14 inches tall. Depending on the design, it will cost between $11.99 and $14.95. I do not know the exact materials, but it is a standard trophy, so most likely a large part of the construction is plastic.






This resin trophy stands 8 inches tall and costs $9.99. Although it is similar to our current trophy, I don't believe we will have an issue with it because both of the runner's lages are attached to the base, it is not as heavy, it is not as tall, and the runner's stance does not add any undue stress.


This crystal trophy stands only 4 1/2 inches tall. Cost is $8.95.












In addition to the certificates awarded for the other league awards, I plan to give out smaller trophies for the the following awards: 2nd Place, Coach of the Year, and the Toilet Bowl award (last place). These awards will most likely be ribboned medalions, plaques, or smaller resin trophies, depending on what I can affordablly
find. I will not increase the team registration fee for these additional awards. I expect that I can find relatively affordable (less than $5.00 each) and therefore will provide these for the league myself. Please take the time to vote on which trophy you would like to have awarded next year. You may vote by simply posting a comment to this blog post. Again, the team registration fee will only be increased if the league selects a more expensive trophy.

Building from Success

With the football season drawing nearer to the end, and the Triple C championship game long lost in the wind, both coaches in the Tenney household have started the off-season with high hopes for the fall. With the Triple C trophy proudly displayed in Coach P. Tenney's office and four of the nine league awards going to coaches P. and J. Tenney, both coaches are optimistic about the future of their teams and continued dominance in the Caterina's Coaches League.

For coach P. Tenney, it will be hard to have a better season, as he was only the second rookie to ever win the Triple C trophy. But much like Joe Flacco, Coach Tenney continues to forge ahead, busting records and creating a stir among the rest of the coaches in the league. Rumors about Coach Tenney's possible use of performance enhancing substances with his players have been heard but fans and most league owners can only blame poor performance from their teams for the Mauraders' rise to power. Coach Tenney will need to be careful, however, that his team doesn't get complacent. Like the real Super Bowl winners of late, it is more likely for the Mauraders to bow out early in the playoffs than to repeat. But for now Coach Tenney and the Mauraders can enjoy their cake, and eat it too, before spring training begins.

Coach J. Tenney ended the season with a third place team and Coach of the Year award. "It is an honor to be named coach of the year," she said "especially being fairly new to the fantasy football world". This past season marks Coach Tenney's third season as a fantasy football coach. "It's been intense, lots of scouting, watching injury reports, and learning from seasoned coaches about player moves," she was quoted as saying after receiving the award. The Mt. Morris Mayhem will be looking for some vindication in the fall, after losing to the soon-to-be champion Mauraders squad in the playoffs. Even with a 5-3 record vs. the Mauraders, the Mayhem just couldn't come up with the big plays in the end. Is Coach Tenney jealous of her husband's success? Possibly. But with an overall win record over her husband, Coach Tenney can't totally hang her head. Coach Tenney has already promised some time off for her players until all keepers are declared, then it's back in the weight room and on the practice field for the Mayhem until the draft in August.

Thank you Triple C League coaches and owners for a great season. Here's hoping for a good off-season and great draft in the fall!

Mt. Morris Marauders Accepts Championship Trophy

After much scheduling, League Commisioner James Risk and Mt. Morris Marauders Coach Patrick Tenney finally got together for the awarding of the Triple CCC Bowl Trophy. Patrick was also presented with the Rookie-of-the-Year award.

Trophy for 2009

Due to an apparent flaw in the trophy that has been awarded the past two years, the league will be awarding a different trophy in the 2009 season. The trophy will still stay with the winner and a new trophy awarded each year. The flaw with the trophy awarded the past two years has been in the design. There seems to be a weak stress point on the ankle of the football player that is causing the trophy to crack and possibly break. Had I known this at the time, I would not have suggested this as a possible trophy.

I will try to find some interesting trophies and let everyone vote on which they like best. I will post pictures of the possible trophies here. Once posted, you can vote for a particular trophy by stating your choice in a comment to the post.

Thanks.