Press Release: Big Red Comes Up Roses

Island Pond, VT - August 16, 2005: The former champions are beginning to "get their house in order." Team Big Red has been hunting for a female presence on their squad after a lackluster, male-only effort in 2004.



"I learned last year that waiting until the last minute to recruit team members isn't the best strategy," offered Chris F., Big Red's team captain. "Estrogen is an essential part of the rally team make-up and I'm not going to blow it again this year."

Color analyst and former Rally Champ Mark K. gave his perspective on this growing concern, "I've done it with men and I've done it with women and I have to say everything is a lot smoother with a woman. It just all seems to fall into place."

There's still no indication of who may be joining Big Red, but it's clear Chris means business in 2005. The Plaque o' Green shivers with anticipation.

Vegas upgraded Big Red to 4-1 on the news.

In an unrelated development, Isosceles continues to iron out issues with their unorthodox domestic arrangement. Apparently, they've decided Ciacciatz is too phonetically challenging, so they're considering a legal name change to Katcia (cachya).

Bob Hobson couldn't help but comment, "These kids just need to put this behind them and begin focusing on the task at hand. Control of the remote, dishpan hands and now name changes... you've got to be kidding me!?!? The last time we had this much conflict Terry ended up upside down in the keg barrel." (Note: Inside story alert - can be explained around the bonfire.)

Vegas reacted strongly to this news, downgrading Isosceles to 6-1 odds to win.