The Colonel’s Roller Derby Roundup

Against better judgement The Colonel and Bill Shirley put estimated point spreads on the upcoming Houston Roller Derby championship bout. The Colonel once again lets his opinion be known about the scheduling this season.

Our picks that we’ll certainly catch some ribbing for:

Bill Shirley
Betties 99 - Brawlers 70
Colonel
Betties 92 - Brawlers 80
Bill Shirley
Bosses 90 - Sirens 80
Colonel
Bosses 112 - Sirens 106

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Psych Ward Sirens 127 - Machete Bettie 63

The Colonel discusses the Sirens (3-1) defeat of the Betties (1-3). Blabs for a while, then reminds you about a fundraiser luau at the West Alabama Ice House.

trailer music:
Big Robert Smith with the El Orbits & Friends - Live @ Houston’s Continental Club
Sunday, August 26, 3pm - 6pm
CD Release and Listening Party
Sig’s Lagoon, 3714 Main Street

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Elle McFierce joins us once again with her pile of stats. We preview the Psych Ward Sirens v Machete Betties bout.

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Psych Ward Sirens 179 - Burlesque Brawlers 104

The Psych Ward Sirens (2-1) defeated the Burlesque Brawlers (0-3) in a playful and fun-to-watch bout. The Colonel and Bill discuss upcoming mid-season try outs, and the Battleground Roller Derby Bout this coming Sunday.

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Preview of July 15 battle between Psych Ward Sirens and Burlesque Brawlers. The Colonel repeatedly declares the Brawlers to be America’s team, and gives their chances of coming out victorious over last year’s champion. Also a note about this coming Saturday’s art opening.

 

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A review of the first game of the May 20th Bout.

137 Psych Ward Sirens (1-1)
116 Machete Betties (1-1)

 

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The Colonel is out of town, so Bill Shirley elicits the help of Roller Derby Phil in Austin for some preview information on the Mayhem bout.

 

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Sound bites from April 15th bout.

 

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A review of the Bayou City Bosses victory over the Psych Ward Sirens (90-79). The Colonel rants about lack of clock stoppage in last two minutes. A reminder of the travel team’s bout against the Hot Rod Honeys in Austin, May 6. Bill babbles a bit.

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A preview of the April 15, 2007 Houston Roller Derby bout: Burlesque Brawlers v Machete Betties & Bayou City Bosses v Psych Ward Sirens.

The Colonel pics the Betties to overwhelm the young Brawlers, and the Bosses to closely edge the undefeated Sirens.

 

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