What a weekend. Till it wasn’t, after all.
You might argue that other than the ultimate two quarters, this weekend was good. At very least, persons are asking. And whereas I do know everybody needs to maneuver on from this weekend, I don’t. Not but. As a result of I’ve to shout some individuals out from what was a enjoyable weekend. Once more, till it wasn’t.
Let’s shout some of us out… in no specific order, after all.
Everybody who confirmed as much as Frontier on Saturday Night time
Thanks a lot to each single certainly one of you who confirmed up and/or helped unfold phrase. It was an unbelievable evening. Primarily based off the variety of raffle tickets we pulled, we had round 125 individuals present up. And all however about 4 or 5 of them had been Titans followers. It was unbelievable. Much more so contemplating that is the primary dwell occasion we’ve ever tried. After I discovered the Titans had been coming to Chicago, I knew I needed to do one thing. Particularly when that sport was introduced because the Week 1 matchup. Vibes had been excessive coming into this season (and for me, nonetheless are excessive primarily based on what we noticed Sunday and extra so, what I noticed in pressers after the sport).
Jim Wyatt
If there’s any query as to who the O.G. best Titans beat author of all time is (the GTBWOAT). Remember, when beat writers go on the street, they’ve very busy, very quick journeys. Their evenings on the evening earlier than video games are sacred. So for Uncle Jim to not solely pop in, but additionally keep for a very good chunk of time and yap it up with Titans followers was unbelievable. Love that man.
Nate Bain (and everybody on the Titans)
The boys (and girls) from the Titans caught wind of our occasion and despatched some goodies for us to giveaway. It made for a fair higher expertise for us to reward extra individuals for popping out. The Titans didn’t want to try this, however it’s clear, they’re on this for the correct causes: to construct and strengthen this fan base. Within the grand scheme of soccer, the Titans are nonetheless an adolescent franchise. They’re conscious sufficient to acknowledge that and are doing all they’ll to construct generational fandom. To not point out, they care in regards to the individuals of their base and it exhibits. Thanks, Titans. You make me much more proud to be a fan.
My man Vincent
This can be a dude I wished to fulfill in particular person so unhealthy this weekend. He’s a terrific comply with on Twitter (which is the one means I’ve gotten to know him) and extra so, he’s a terrific sports activities fan and advocate for all issues Nashville. As a man from Nashville who hasn’t had the luxurious to dwell there in practically a decade, meaning rather a lot to me. A whole lot of issues in that city have modified since I moved away, however one fixed stays: V. He’s an actual one, particularly in the case of his favourite sports activities groups (a lot of which occur to be my favourite groups), and a variety of followers may study a factor or two from his unwavering assist and enthusiasm. I’ve met him as soon as, albeit just for a quick minute, however I already know he’s my man for all times.
My guys Jeff and Chris





Two of the three different guys in my Titans textual content group made the journey up. Jeff, my greatest good friend from highschool (#GodBlessAndGoBruins) and lifelong ride-or-die Titans fan, and Chris, additionally a ride-or-die Titans and Preds fan. Jeff and Chris are accountable for lots of the wonderful cinematic masterpieces that the Titans drop to get us hyped in stadiums or earlier than the season. Jeff directs, and Chris is a director of pictures. They’re each past proficient at what they do. It’s unreal. And one of many causes their movies for the Titans go so onerous is as a result of they’re really loyal and deeply-rooted followers. There was a time when the Titans franchise didn’t make good content material or hype movies, these guys helped change that for the Titans.
DHGate
For providing low cost jerseys for me to purchase for the occasion. Yeah, I purchased this stuff with my very own cash as a result of I wished to reward and thank Titans followers for popping out to our Korked Bats occasion on Saturday. DHGate allowed me to try this (after leaping by way of a ton of hoops).
DHGate (rescinded)
However then, I’d additionally prefer to rescind that shoutout for taking too lengthy to ship mentioned jersey over from China (or wherever it got here from), inflicting me to get our jersey winner’s tackle to mail him the jersey. The winner, after all, being…
My man Colin
Met Colin (pictured above within the final pic with me, Chris and Jeff) this weekend and realized I’ve been a fan of this man’s work for years. Alongside his associate Skinny, they’ve introduced us dub movies for years, most notably at instances once they got here far more regularly. Colin is cool as hell, loves his Tennessee Titans absolutely, and was accountable for main the primary down chant for all of the Titans followers within the nosebleeds of part 446. Glad I met Colin. I’ll get your jersey within the mail as quickly because it arrives from Jamaica.
The man who requested me if my final title was ‘Bats’
The Bean
For simply being probably the most iconic landmark on God’s inexperienced earth. YOU GOTTA SEE THE BEAN!
Two-Toned Blue Nation
That is the unbelievable Titans tailgating group. They roll deep they usually roll sturdy. They helped rather a lot with getting the phrase out for our occasion after which confirmed up in massive methods on Saturday evening. Shoutout to the entire crew. Love you guys!
Tony Pollard
For getting the scoring occasion began, retaining us hyped in part 446, and for permitting us to neglect about every other operating again on this franchise’s historical past.
This man for rocking a Korked Bats t-shirt
Individuals all the time ask me how they’ll assist this dumb sports activities weblog we’ve acquired. I all the time inform them the identical factor: likes, reposts, engagement, however most of all, greater than anything, shopping for some merch, as a result of that makes a direct impression on the expansion of Korked Bats. I do know that makes me sound like a used automobile salesman, however I also can get you right into a like-new 2003 Buick La Sabre for low financing and 0% APR!
Jack Gentry
Regardless of ending our 4-year-old podcast ending this week, you already know I nonetheless have love for my man. Brothers for all times. Despite the fact that this was solely the second time we’ve been in the identical room collectively.
My man Riley for getting me a shot of Malort
For those who got here to Chicago this weekend and didn’t get a shot of Malort, then you definitely technically didn’t come to Chicago this weekend. That candy nectar made by Jepsen’s is the smoothest, most scrumptious shot that may ever tickle your throat. Simply belief me. I dwell right here. It positively doesn’t style like piss-colored windshield wiper fluid. Shoutout to my man (and former serviceman for this stunning nation) Riley! Thanks to your service and the shot.
The ten different individuals who purchased me drinks this weekend
This really tied into certainly one of our DOING LINES bets this week.
The vibes at halftime
Man, nothing will examine to the emotions of strolling round Soldier Subject’s higher concourse taking pictures “Titan Up!”‘s to each single particular person in two-toned blue. To hitting up the toilet and popcorn-ing of “Titan up!”‘s whereas we had been all pissing. It was euphoric. If I may bottle that drug up, I might promote it tougher than Walter White and Marty Byrd ever may.
My vocal chords
For holding on for pricey life so I simply sufficient of a voice to host my radio present Monday morning.
Thanks all for such a tremendous weekend. Was it the best weekend ever (other than the loss)? Persons are asking. And thanks for supporting this dumb sports activities weblog. Let’s take it to outerspace!