Pro's return and More Roster Update's
March 30, 2009 in Aftermath, Ironmen, USPL, XSV
In Division 2, Davis XSV will host a return of Ron Phipps and Micah McGlocklin to paintball. Ron Phipps has not played a paintball tournament since, forever? And it’s been over 2 years since Micah’s last event. Regardless of that, these guys have done it before, and surely they can do it again, in D2.
Travis Dusek previously commented on Bobby Aviles(Aftermath) teaming up with Phoenix United for USPL HB, sources have confirmed that this will not be taking place after all as Bobby will be playing alongside his close friends on Hollywood HK. HK has quite a stacked roster for this event including the talents of:
- Mark Kressin
- Scott Kressin
- Kenny Rosenberg
- Josh “Whisper” Minkowski
- Alex “AROD” Savino
- Bear Digidio
- Bobby Aviles
- Scott Kemp (Maybe)
Supposedly Dave Youngblood is not to thrilled on the idea that one of his players will be playing along side HK, and will not return calls on the subject. We’ll have to see if next weekend works out for HK. If not it will be a tremendous loss for the squad, as stacked as they are.
UPDATE: Gio Digidio and Billy Wing have confirmed that Scott Kemp will be playing with Hollywood HK in the USPL Huntington Beach event. Scott will be wearing head to toe Ironmen gear in order to avoid a breach of contract. Scott being a strong addition to the roster should help their chances toward a podium finish following their win at NPPL San Diego.
HK saw the departure of Damian Ryan for 2009 due to monetary reasons. Damian’s requests could not be met as money is tight this season and the team as a whole could not afford it.
unfair? said on March 30, 2009
anyone else think it may be unfair to allow micah mcglocklin and erik hunter compete on d2 teams?
ronald said on March 30, 2009
hell no, D2 is the new PRO!
unfair? said on March 30, 2009
apparently
pyro said on March 30, 2009
Let Skemp play! Let Skemp play! Let Skemp play!
Boxxy said on March 30, 2009
Pros wanna win money, they don’t want to go to a tourny to play “just to say they won”….
No wonder some Xball Pro teams aren’t playing this series…
so anyway said on March 31, 2009
Why is Damian Ryan no longer with Hollywood HK ???
I know he’s with another team for USPL but just wondered why he didn’t return to the HK team. Was it his choice or did the team choose not to bring him back.
Inquiring minds want to know…
sucks said on March 31, 2009
It’s fair for ex pros to play D2 if they are reranked to D1 which is the case for Micah, Erik and Ron. Did you think that maybe these guys want to just go out and have fun without the drama of playing for a pro team? Plus you shouldn’t be worried about guys that haven’t played an event in 2 years.
sloppy said on March 31, 2009
Damian Ryan left hollywood hk. we couldnt meet his demands. money is really tight this year and we just couldn’t afford it.
so anyway said on March 31, 2009
Thanks for a strait answer.
Reclassified said on March 31, 2009
How can HK have 4 active pro players. Kenny, Whisper, Bobcat, and Skemp all played pro last season in the NPPL and two out of the 4 them have played PRO in xball already this year. IDK how this is legal but more power to them. It’ll be an upset if they dont win.
pyro said on March 31, 2009
D1 is Semipro. If they can’t get a pro spot, where else are they supposed to go?
sloppy said on April 1, 2009
Please feel free to read the rules.
boom boom pow.
A professional player is someone who is listed on a 2009 USPL Pro roster or 2009 NXL roster. Anyone who played pro in 2008 but is not on a 2009 pro roster (USPL or NXL) is classified as SP. Any player who takes one year off can be reclassified down 1 division. Note: No player can ever be reclassified down to D3.
sucks said on April 1, 2009
Thanks sloppy, at least someone knows the rules.