Griffle Talk With T-Walk - Episode 14 - NWLA Recap & Catching Up on Griffleball

Griffle Talk is back! There is a ton of wiffleball to cover as Tyler Walk and new co-host, Kyle Gagliardi, catch you up on all the action. On episode 14, we discuss GBL Week 8, Week 9, playoff scenarios, and recap the Legends run in the NWLA Tournament. 

Griffle Talk With T-Walk - Episode 13 - All Star Picks and Mt. Rushmore of Griffleball

On episode 13 of Griffle Talk, T-Walk is joined by his family once again, Kyle Gagliardi, to talk some wiffleball. We recap week 7, preview week 8, go through the standings and playoff scenarios, pick our GBL All-Star team if it ended today, and pick the Mt. Rushmore of Griffleball.

10 Reasons Why Griffleball Will Win the NWLA Tournament

With the NWLA tournament less than a week away, Griffleball wants to let the world know why this is our year. In year’s past, high expectations have doomed our league and we came away disappointed. Not this time. This year the GBL is bringing out all the stops. Here are 10 Reasons Why the Griffleball Legends are going to be your 2018 NWLA Champions. 

1. Three Headed Pitching Monster - If you haven’t heard yet, Griffleball is bringing arguably three of the best pitchers in the entire tournament. Adding Caleb Jonkman and Brett Detmar are two of the biggest additions to any tournament team. They both came on to the scene with Leroy (which we will touch on later) and they finished 7th in two straight seasons. Then, we are also bringing back Kyle Lidster. Usually, he’d be the only ace on the staff and we’d be trying to find a number two. This year we have three legitimate aces and that should put the Wiffle world on notice. 
2. Morenci Pub - In between games and before and after the tournament, Griffleball will most likely be found at the Pub (this is 100% confirmed according to multiple sources). With the prices, food, and great atmosphere, there’s no better place in town. I expect the celebration to be there as well.
3. NWLA Experience - Every single player on the roster has two years of NWLA experience. This team knows what to expect. We have finished 6th and 16th, this team understands the highs and lows. Even though some of our players haven’t won a single double elimination game, the experience we’ve earned will be invaluable.
4. Most Voluntarily Unemployed Players - I’m not going to name anyone but, a few of our players left their job just to play wiffleball. They left their jobs just to win a championship. That’s fucking dedication.
5. Chip on Our Shoulder - Griffleball has been in the Dangerfield tournament two years in a row and nobody believes this league can make any sort of run in this tournament. We have consistently underachieved, and many think the league will continue that trend. After all the disappointments and heartbreak, this year the Legends are walking into the tournament trying to prove that we can compete with anyone in the nation.
6. Most Attractive Team - Even though we don’t have the “football team” we used to have in teams of the past with Kuna and Bryan, we do still have Rat and Lidster. And now we’ve added the Taka Drivers of Griffleball, which means the athletic Ryan Voges, the moxy-laden Jackson Buzea, and the best calves at the tournament in Christopher Bartley. Then there’s the slender pretty boy Caleb Jonkman and the sneaky handsome Brett Detmar from Leroy. And then of course, every team needs a little fire, and GBL is no exception. We have our moral compass of the team in Jim Tucker, who will charm you with his unassuming smile and his quippy banter.
7. Leroy - You may think this is obvious as we added the best two pitchers from last year’s Legends of Leroy but, that isn’t the only reason. Most of the roster and some who are not, have taken a liking to playing in the LWA. Buzea, Tucker, Voges, Bartley, and Ratajczyk have all played games at Leroy. Getting familiar to that type of play should prove to help the GBL since we don’t play with “real wiffleballs. Speaking of that...
8. We Play With Real Wiffleballs - We play with Champs Sports Poly Molded Wiffleballs and it makes the GBL a more realistic clone of baseball. To make the ball move, you have to put effort into your approach on the mound. While with the so called “real” wiffleballs, you have to put little effort into making the ball move. Enough said.
9. Versatility - Every player on this year’s roster can play any position on the field, hit, and pitch. Obviously some do each aspect better than others but, the options are limitless. Plus our combined team forearm strength is unmatched. Everyone can hit dingers.
10. Alcohol - I don’t think any team will consume more alcohol next weekend than Griffleball. This year we are coming early just to drink, and we play our league games at a damn bar. This league is ready to explode the bubbly Sunday and I am sure gratuitous amounts of alcohol will be involved. BONUS-Because.T-Walk.Said.So.Wiffle Out!