The (Five) Most Annoying People in Rec Sports
Recreational sports can be really enjoyable. The people? Maybe not so much.
I
recently reminisced with a friend about the times in college we played
intramural flag football, basketball, and softball. Of course we bragged
about ourselves, whose team was better, why so-and-so shouldn't have
won the championship, etc.
Then the conversation took a
turn toward endless laughter as we discussed the most annoying people we
played against. We continued to call out a laundry list of names and
how these people affected the games (arguing, fighting, whining, etc.).
We
can all relate to some annoying players, whether it's rec sports or
professional leagues. The point is: these annoying people need to be
stoppped.
1. The Johnny Football Wannabe
This
guy gets all his moves from watching the NFL. He feels like every rec
sports football game is a showcase of his talent. Somehow, this guy
makes almost every play last 10 to 15 seconds.
The
Wannabe's signature move is to drop back and scan the field, only to
look like a pro. Do not be fooled. He has no intention of throwing the
ball, and often decides to gain cheap yards because it "looks good."
2. The Victim (D. Wade Type)
Next,
we have The Victim. This guy is primarily on the basketball court
throwing himself into a pack of players looking for a foul. Come on,
man. It's obvious everyone knows what he's doing. Let D. Wade and
Ginobili remain as the masters of flop-ology. The Victim also overuses
the "call your own foul" rule and even over-steps his bounds to serve as
a psuedo-referee.
You WILL see this guy. He's the one
who waits to see if his shot will go in before calling a foul. Plus, he
will yell "And one!!!" so loud to make it as if he's letting you off the
hook for "fouling" him. Just give it up, man.
3. The Wrecking Ball (Ron Artest Type)
They
go for truck sticks on the flag football field, jab their forearms in
your sides on the basketball court. These guys are just plain dirty.
Like seriously, who "goes for the knees" in a flag football game?! The
type of player treats every matchup as if it's a UFC fight.
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| Chill, bro. |
4. The Complainer (Tom Brady Type)
This
guy will always try to make things go his way. Whether it's the spot of
the ball, the number of downs, or the exact score...this guy WILL argue
you down to the wire. If you're not sure you've encountered this type
of player, have you ever diffused a possible argument by saying:"It's
not that serious man, ya'll can have the ball." If yes, then you've met
him.
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It's not that serious, Tom.
You can have the ball next season. |
This guy almost always has his hands on his head
or hips with a distressed and/or confused look on his face. They are truly the worst
people to play with/against.
5. The "My Bad" Guy (Russell Westbrook Type)
"The kind of guy that plays like he's in a video game. You
hold turbo for the whole game, make zero passes, and shoot fast
break/transition 3-pointers going 3 for 28 from the field" - my friend, Josh Pegram
This
guy plays as if he has absolutely no sports IQ at all. He tries to
master ALL of the skills on video games and bring them to the court.
This type of guy is a cancer to teams everywhere. They will shoot you
out of a game. Look at you in the eyes when you're wide open and decide
to take on a triple team. Even shoot half-court jumpers to show you his
"range" on the first possession.
This guy usually
will create an impromptu one-on-one matchup when there's 8 other people
on the court. And most of the time when he finally feels he has messed
up, you will see him tap his chest twice with the utmost sincerity
saying: "My bad, bro. I got you on the next one."
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