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The SCBP Open was an idea conceived back in Feb/Mar of 2009. Tyler and I have enjoyed the WSOBP for three years. We have been hosting tournaments in the area since WSOBP II, and while bar tournaments are fun, we thought a hotel-based event was needed more than once a year. The thought of a 2-day mini-World-Series over Labor Day weekend at least resonated with the best of the best, as there were no easy schedules handed out among the 74 teams. Bpong's Skinny called it 'The Players Championship'.

The SCBP Open Crowd
Some knew immediately that they would attend, so signed up when registration was made available. It was not too surprising that the first player was Cory, a 4-time World Series vet who will undoubtedly become the Cal Ripkin of major beer pong tournaments. Last minute additions should have been predictable (ruining the small chance there was of setting team schedules in advance), but the origin of teams that waited til the last minute was not. The reigning MD State Champion, Sean Foster, sent me a text late Thursday night to see if he should book a flight. Foster was light years ahead of Shane (coming from Boston), who posted a facebook message Friday morning about his disappointment to not be at the Open. A quick correspondence with Lester (Michigan), and the two were looking to book flights, heading out almost straight from work.

A Few Random Highlights
- One of SCBP's more enthusiastic teams, Red Trolley, showed up not only in matching uniforms, but with Red Trolley watches.
- Not to be outdone by anyone, Three's Company stayed true to their team description, which stated that they'd be "the only 3 person team at the Open". Jack took some abuse through the 2 days, but was a hit.
- Legend has it that Lester, aka "Face Time", ordered Chicken Strips once per hour over the two days. When questioned about his voracious appetite for breaded/fried poultry, his simple response was, "I just can't get chicken like this in Michigan". Touche.
- Vegas represented well, with 9 teams. Not used to life off the strip, Von rented a limo for the 		 
Teresa, Jack, & Laura
group to head over to the Friday night Singles tournament, then bounced when he saw the venue (not one suited for a limo delivery).
- Newcomers to the SCBP scene, MTB's brought their own videographer.
- During a routine check from the Fullerton Police Department, Skinny, Tyler, and I had the pleasure of explaining the finer points of competitive beer pong, including an exhibition match (using water of course). Before we had the chance to explain the art/science of distractions, one of the officers broke out the I'm-going-to-taze-you-if-you-make-this-shot distraction, inducing an airball. I'm still confused if we had this experience with actual Fullerton police, or if it was actually Lieutenant Dangle and Deputy Jonesy [He was at a bar that I was at... playing in a beer pong tournament].

One Lowlight Flipped Into a Highlight
It can still be very warm in Fullerton in the beginning of September. But there was still too much male nudity for the uneven male-female ratio. I'd first blame Thomas (top-left), who had his shirt off after about 17 seconds after showing up. His actions snowballed into a larger movement of guys potentially looking to impress one of the 7.5 girls in attendance. Though easily mistaken as joining in the fun, an acceptable response to this madness was something RJ (Silence) pulled off in pool  
Going Shirtless at a Sausage Fest =
A Questionable Decision
play. Usually stoic, RJ watched Thomas hit the first of two redemption shots. In a move to both imitate Thomas' shirtless antics, and intimidate Foster, RJ ripped his shirt off during Foster's last cup redemption attempt, possibly influencing that shot to sail long.

RJ's Contribution To The Sausage Fest
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