Comments on: What do a Nightwatchman, a Duck, and a Maiden Have in Common???

By: Michael Harroch

Michael Harroch — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 21:55:18 +0000

OK team, what better time to start practicing than spring time? Now that the weather is nice we could make this a regular Saturday activity.
I think that if we somewhat know what we are doing when we play in India we will get much more out of the experience. I also think the local MBA students would be very impressed if we they saw we know cricket. It would be like if a group of American students played soccer with locals in Paris (something I have yet to see).

By: Jeff

Jeff — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:59:52 +0000

In martial arts, the saying is that “— perfect — practice makes perfect”.

I hope we have a good coach. My expertise is not really in team sports but has been one-on-one combat. If that can be of use in cricket, then maybe I can be useful.

The problem is that when you only have a hammer, everything looks like a nail.

By: Chase Janvrin

Chase Janvrin — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 21:19:06 +0000

Fred, I dig your enthusiasm. But I think the only hope we have to not totally embarrass our otherwise athletic selves, is to get on the field and practice. If you’ve never played before, just trying to throw a ball without bending your elbow can be tough. And I still can’t figure out how it’s even possible to hit a ball AFTER it’s already hit the ground, especially when it’s spinning like a top. So next quarter, I hope we can all get out, practice a little bowling and who knows, maybe grill up some curry burgers with some chai porter to make it ‘authentic’.

By: Frederick Peemoeller

Frederick Peemoeller — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 01:09:20 +0000

As an American, my god given talents are going to show on the playing field. You need a bowler, I am your man. If you want a nightwatchman to wreak havoc on some poor MBA students on the other side of the globe, then get ready for some action. My intimidation factor alone should be enough, but I am going to show off the whole package. Some might think I came to this school for the education….those people are wrong. Its all about winning, and I want winners!!!

By: Michael Minasian

Michael Minasian — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:17:28 +0000

This is very interesting to me. As a self proclaimed sports-guru, I am interested in expanding my knowledge of the rules, the game, and techniques necessary to play it.

I’m thinking we are somewhat foolish to attempt to beat the Indian MBA students at their own game, but it is sure worth a shot. We should get together for another game soon to practice!

Also, learning some cricket trivia could come in handy. As Jamal Malik found out in Slumdog Millionaire, it could win you quite a bit of money!

By: Jordan Wente

Jordan Wente — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 04:56:39 +0000

It sounds and looks like a really interesting and fun game. I have not yet had the opportunity to play in our pre-departure practices but I am going to have to make a point to get involved now that I understand the game a little more. It would be really interest to get to go to a game while we are in India. There was an interesting article in The New York Times last week about South Africa’s tragic defeat to India in February. South Africa won the first test but was defeated in the second. The times article stated it “South Africa fell just short of completing one of the greatest rearguard actions in cricket history.” (NYTimes Article) Apparently this game would have won them the series and taken the spot at the top of the official world rankings over India. Even just reading the article you can feel how intense this sport is. I bet India is ecstatic to still be No. 1!

By: Tim Lynds

Tim Lynds — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 06:58:16 +0000

As any Cal Poly student knows, the best way to learn is by doing. Cricket is no exception. With that said when is our next game? We have had a couple successful group games where we all learned a lot and had a blast, but more practice is in order. I know the last time a game was organized there was a terrible turnout, but I think that was a fluke. I am sure there will be a great turnout for the next game. Maybe next time we can learn some more cricket terminology so that we can talk the talk as well as walk the walk when we get to India.

By: William Ary

William Ary — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 02:29:07 +0000

Even the British make fun of the confusing nature of the game of cricket (while loving it all the more). I can recall several Monty Python sketches all of which are probably on Youtube that illustrate both the tendency for terminology to be hilarious as well as the LONG games that have been played. I vividly remember a sketch where some batsmen age Indiana Jones style in front of the camera as they wait for their team mate be out.

As to encouraging preparation for a high quality game against the MET students, I think a different multinational sport like soccer might give us a leg up because it is absolutely hopeless with cricket, no matter how many Fridays I spend practicing or how easy they decide to go on us. I have resigned to losing with some semblance of dignity.

By: Jay Ponto

Jay Ponto — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 22:36:28 +0000

Like Emily, I had knew nothing about playing cricket before coming to a cricket practice event last quarter. It is a very fun game, but I am not too optimistic about our ability to competitively play against the MET students when we get to India. Even with more practice, I’m not extremely confident we can beat them at their own game.

However, I think we should do our best to attempt to have more cricket practices, especially during the spring quarter. These will increase our proficiency at the game, and ensure that we don’t look like total novices to our Indian counterparts. AND, to entice more MBA’s to attend, we should make it a dual cricket practice and Indian food lunch/dinner (eating after we play of course)!!! I would gladly chip in and participate in such an event, and I’m sure many of the other MBA students would as well!!!

By: Danielle Steussy

Danielle Steussy — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 23:44:12 +0000

Cricket does have some peculiar terminology but those players are definitely serious. After playing softball for a good portion of my life and growing up in a baseball-loving family, I have to admit that I think cricket may be the more disciplined sport. I saw the similarities between baseball (and softball) and cricket, but I definitely noticed some big differences. Aside from the bat, ball, lack of gloves (ouch!!!) and pretty much completely different layout of the field, the mentality of cricket is so much more complex. Sure, baseball has plenty of strategy, but cricket is a pure thinking sport and truly requires the support of each and every player on the team.

I suppose that many people may disagree with me on this theory of superiority, but after seeing baseball’s reputation getting tarnished by the use of steroids and most players getting too cocky for their own good and just simply getting lazy out on the field, cricket is quite refreshing. I love how it seems to be such a genuine and strategic sport.

For more information on the big differences between baseball and cricket, I found the wikipedia article, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_between_cricket_and_baseball, to be highly useful.