Monday, June 11, 2007

Get to Know a Panther: Shawn Skillman

Everybody knows what Shawn Skillman is capable of in the field as well as in the dugout; but, does everyone know what exactly is in that head of his. Well, BORP 2007 sat down with the genius mind behind the "Greatest Show on Dirt" to get some of his collective thoughts. Here's what transpired.

Name: SHAWN SKILLMAN

Position: OF, Manager

Years Pro: 7 YEARS

What song plays in your head as you walk to the plate?
A REMIX OF OLD 97'S - "KING OF ALL OF THE WORLD" AND REDMAN'S "TIME FOR SOME ACTION"

What do you each week in order to mentally prepare for the rigors of low-level, rec-league softball?
WATCH "HONG KONG FOOEY"

If you were pitching and had to face Barry Bonds, where exactly would you drill him and why?
HIS HEAD, BUT BY ACCIDENT. IT'S TOO HARD TO MISS

Congratulations, you just bought a round of Bud Lights for everyone! Who are you saluting?
MATT IAZZETTI: TWO BAD KNEES, ONE GREAT SOUL

What's the over/under on the number of errors you will commit this season?
0 OR 1, 2 AT THE MOST.

Describe your style of play on defense? On offense?
DEFENSE-CASUAL WITH A CUFF IN THE CREASE
OFFENSE-DRESSED UP WITH A POCKET SQUARE

Trash talking the opponent is essential. What is your go to line?
SLIDER....YOU STINK

Favorite line from Anchorman?
DOROTHY MANTOOTH IS A SAINT!!! OR, WHAT IS DIVERSITY? I BELIEVE IT'S AN OLD WOODEN SHIP.

When an opposing player reaches second base, what book are you recommending them to read next?
SWEET VALLEY HIGH: THE POM POM WARS

Who are you dedicating this season to and why?
Charles Nelson Reilly (January 13, 1931 – May 25, 2007) The reason there should have been The Cannonball Run III

What did you do in the off-season to improve your game?
Tore my rotator cuff carrying a video camera

The ump just called you out but you were clearly safe. Where are you going to punch him and why?
The knee cap, apparently those tendons rupture easily.

Any superstitions? What are they?
Never have sex before a game. That's not a superstition, it just never seems to happen. So it is something that I do before every game, I don't have sex.

What movie did you see last? Was it better than Anchorman?
"Knocked Up." No.

Brick killed a guy. What are you going to do to show your dedication to the team?

Kill if needed

What's the average margin of victory going to be for Real Bits of Panther this season?

14.5

True of false. The number of losses for Real Bits of Panther this eason will be zero?
True

How do you envision the celebration that will ensue after capturing the championship title?
Streaking

You have three words to describe Real Bits of Panther. Get to it...

PUNGENT, STINGS NOSTRILS


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