San Jose’s 9th Man Blog

I want to say congratulations to the 2008 Western Division Champion, San Jose SaberCats on their 8th division title and for making it one step closer to the American Conference title and another trip to the ArenaBowl to defend their reign.

Here is what has happened: Two weeks ago the SaberCats clinched a playoff birth for the 9th straight year. Last night the SaberCats clinched their 8th division title and a first round bye in the playoffs. Their first playoff game will be on the weekend of the 4th of July.

Here is what still has to happen: Next week for week 16 action, the SaberCats must win their game hosting the Georgia Force and the Chicago Rush must lose their contest against the Dallas Desperados. If these two things occur, then the SaberCats will have home field advantage and the number 1 seed for the 2008 playoffs.

If the Chicago Rush win next week, then the SaberCats will play their first playoff game in San Jose at the Cats Lair on the weekend of July 4th. After advancing to the Conference Championship game, they may either host it or will travel to Chicago if the Rush win their semi-final game in Rosemont.

If the SaberCats have to go on the road for a playoff game, San Jose’s 9th Man will be having a Conference Championship Viewing Party at Henry’s Hi-Life in downtown San Jose. Details will become available as the gaming situation for the playoffs transpire.
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San Jose’s 9th Man
“Here We Come!”

I would like to personally thank everyone for showing up at Henry’s Hi-Life for the last regular season viewing party for 2008.  Thanks also is needed for Richie and his entire staff at Henry’s Hi-Life.  Your hospitality along with joining in on the festivities was greatly welcomed and appreciated.

Everyone who showed up to the viewing party walked away with at least a 2 week membership trial to Bally Total Fitness.  Some other winers were:

1. Bally Fitness Bag (including visor, shirt, & towel) - Winners were Karin McClay from San Jose and Mike Bregante of San Mateo.
2. 3 Month Membership to Bally Total Fitness - Winners were Brian McClay from San Jose and Steve Aquino from San Jose.
3. 9th Man Fan Club Honoree for 2008 - Keith Tokar from San Jose.

Thanks also has to go to Bally Total Fitness for sponsoring San Jose’s 9th Man again this year.  Keep posted to the 9th Man web site for any possible post season viewing parties and as well as any off season activities.

Now announcing the 2008 9th Man Player of the Year is: K #11 A.J. Haglund with 117 votes (46.6% of the votes).

Now announcing the 2008 9th Man Kitten of the Year is: Christi Pereira with 743 votes (39.2% of the votes).

Thanks You SaberCats Fans (9th Man)

Eric Thurow
President
San Jose’s 9th Man