Gil Thorp by Henry Barajas and Rachel Merrill for December 21, 2018

I wonder if a coach ever answered, “Well, we at least showed up but that was it.”

“We didn’t give up. We just plodded through while getting walloped. That’s the Mudlark way!”

Those rows of empty seats show that SIgn Man could have unfurled a huge banner, if only he had bothered to show up.

Here’s your participation certificate Gil. Thank you, next.

…that damn Brian Ulmer! He makes things happen…

Haven’t you seen those Billboards around town? Please write good things about me! My job’s on the line!

P1, The cold shooting has the ants swarming around the gym.

P2, The sparse crowd for the opener watches the Mudlarks playdown hopes go the way of the buffalo. Kind of looks like the “crowd” for a Redskins game these days.

P3, Speaking of giving up, Mimi hasn’t given it up since the kids disappeared. You busy later?

The billboard must not be aimed at Gil, the ’Larks are far short of mediocre.

Assuming the 2 halves of P1 are the same shot, the ants must have climbed aboard the ball mid-flight.

In all reality , Marjie says Cut the coach speak Gil ,my readers want to know if you’ve seen the new billboard do you think it’s directed at you ,any comments ? Inquiring minds want to know .

Lose season opener…means no playdowns this year again

Only the Mudlarks have this bizarre two-handed follow-through on jump shots.

Or maybe I should say only in this strip.

Paul Beaudry leads a late rush…..to the showers? Milford falls. So does Niagara.

Is Mediocrity Good Enough?

P-1: Apparently, the Arapahoes are far superior to the Mohawks

Let me see…2018 marks Gil’s 60th year coaching and with a career basketball won lost % at just under .700 and numerous state titles, I don’t think he should fear being run out of town after an opening game loss. Then again he is pushing 85….maybe he should talk to Marv Levy.

Late rush? didn’t give up? Yeah, they surged a whole 5 points, which was probably due to the other team having mercy and putting in their second string.

And where is Milford Falls? Is that an upscale suburb of Milford?

Marjie contemplating the Bic to the jugular vein that will end it all.

Has Gil normally been dressed in a coat and tie for basketball games?

Where the heck is Milford Falls?

P2 – Milford is supposed to be this big sports powerhouse, and 14 people show up for their opener? Everything about the school is mediocre.

P3 – “You know, most people when they are being interviewed sit further than 2” from my face."