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I did it again: the story of the 2009
Evansville Tecmo Bowl Tournment
By Greg Eberhart
The 14th annual Tecmo Super Bowl Tournament took
place on Saturday, January 24th 2009. As is
usually the case a crew of some of the fastest “thumbers”
filled the Eberhart Compound at around 2 pm. The “Tecmo
heads” came to compete for the most prized possession any of
these lads will ever have……..the heralded Tecmo Super Bowl
Trophy.
One of the major storylines coming into
this tourney was whether a once respected fixture to the
Tecmo circuit would make his return after serving a one year
ban (losing a bet). Curt Cummings did in fact make his
return, although he was much more subdued than in previous
years. Maybe it was a renewed determination, maybe it was
nerves, what ever the case, this was not the “Squirt”
of old. Other “gamers” in attendance included Leeds, who is
starting to develop “thumbs”. Dassel, the 2006 champion,
determined to win his first game in three years. Next up
Flener, a pesky competitor, who is getting better at
“thumbing” every year. Cameron wearing the same Nintendo
controller shirt he has worn the last 7 years (never been
washed). Staley, who now has made two tourney’s in a row
and looking for his first victory. Pounder, who is third in
total tournament wins. Bruce focused as ever, looking to
climb back to the top of the Tecmo world. Patton, if he can
stay sober long enough, might upset some people. Kirwer
just needs to stay away from the Crown Royal. Eberhart is
going for back-to-back titles and 5 overall championships.
(full story)
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