LEADERS - not followers

Thursday, August 26, 2010

ABSTAIN, HALO, PRAYER

For Three Word Wednesday
And Friday Flash 55


TEAM TACTICS

Not two seasons into his leadership, the once popular captain had allowed his halo to slip, triggering a decline in form.
The team’s ability to recover and mount a serious title challenge now rested on a wing and a prayer.
A collective decision was made to abstain from voting him in for a third season.
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33 comments:

  1. DeborahAugust 26, 2010 at 9:46 PM

    Great!!! I loved the format.

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  2. Ann (bunnygirl)August 26, 2010 at 9:52 PM

    Hm...someone's excited about football season beginning, perhaps?

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  3. Stan SkiAugust 26, 2010 at 10:53 PM

    Thanks to:
    Deborah; So glad you liked it.
    Ann; You got me sussed...

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  4. Coraline J. ThompsonAugust 27, 2010 at 2:30 AM

    A king can only wear the crown for so long...

    The World of Lost Souls

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  5. AnonymousAugust 27, 2010 at 6:21 AM

    Clever. What happened to loyalty under duress?

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  6. Stan SkiAugust 27, 2010 at 7:08 AM

    Thanks to:
    Coraline; Every dog has his day.
    Nara; Ambition got in the way.

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  7. Jannie FunsterAugust 27, 2010 at 7:37 AM

    we do tend to love winners, don't we? As a human collective that is. Sad, but true.

    xo

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  8. Monkey ManAugust 27, 2010 at 7:41 AM

    We never have controversy with our sports figures here in the states. Never. Isn't that right? Tiger? Kobi? Ben? Nothing but upstanding citizens here, yup. Great 55, Stan. My 55 is HERE .

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  9. The Thirteenth CrossingAugust 27, 2010 at 7:46 AM

    Ahhh... Real football. Not like how we do it in the States. Great 55!

    55 Flash Fiction Friday: Time Out

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  10. Stan SkiAugust 27, 2010 at 8:01 AM

    Thanks to:
    Jannie; But we do also like to cheer the underdog.
    Monkey Man; Controversy is what it's all about.
    13th; I won't talk about the World Cup...

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  11. moondustwriterAugust 27, 2010 at 8:12 AM

    Always a tough job. Captain always carries the brunt of the team stuff.

    Nice 55

    Changing Tide

    moon smiles

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  12. Brian MillerAugust 27, 2010 at 8:25 AM

    better to bail...perhaps we shall see...and easy to shoot for the head when things are going wrong...nice 55.

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  13. G-ManAugust 27, 2010 at 8:26 AM

    Sounds ironically like U of M...
    Excellent 55 Stan..
    I catch the drift.
    Thanks for playing, and have a Kick Ass Week-End

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  14. Stan SkiAugust 27, 2010 at 8:56 AM

    Thanks to:
    Moondustwriter; Always a scapegoat...
    Brian; Captains and sinking ships...
    G-Man; It could be loosely based on a few leaders currently in the news.

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  15. anthonynorthAugust 27, 2010 at 2:45 PM

    Nice one. It's that time again :-)

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  16. AnonymousAugust 27, 2010 at 2:52 PM

    So he's gonna walk the plank huh? Or maybe he is going to be forced to walk it hmmm :) Very clever my friend :) Have a great Friday :)

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  17. A Daft Scots LassAugust 27, 2010 at 5:04 PM

    You tell him! Nice 55.

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  18. Stan SkiAugust 27, 2010 at 6:14 PM

    Thanks to:
    Anthony; Always 'that time' as far as I'm concerned.
    Thaom; Push or fall - he's on his way out...
    Scots Lass; No I in team.

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  19. clean and crazyAugust 27, 2010 at 8:43 PM

    do you mean brett favre?

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  20. Enchanted OakAugust 27, 2010 at 11:03 PM

    Your 55 made me laugh out loud. Thanks!
    Mine's here

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  21. Stan SkiAugust 27, 2010 at 11:05 PM

    Thanks C&C; Could be... or juggle the numbers - could be Mr. Obama... ... ... ?

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  22. Dulçe ♥August 28, 2010 at 1:57 AM

    Not so good a captain then ...
    great 55

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  23. PattiKenAugust 28, 2010 at 2:25 AM

    Oh, can't be anyone here. ;-) A Kiwi friend once said to me "Not to worry. You Americans always turn it right." Sailing? Politics? Who's to say.

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  24. CherylAugust 28, 2010 at 6:14 AM

    This is an intriguing 55. Could be almost anyone. Captains come from all walks of life. Nicely done and mysterious.

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  25. Stan SkiAugust 28, 2010 at 7:16 AM

    Thanks to:
    Enchanted Oak; Glad it got you smiling.
    Dulce; They don't always live up to expectations.
    PattiKen; Sadly, it could be anyone, anywhere.
    Cheryl; I was thinking football, but realised that it had almost limitless applications.

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  26. Maude LynnAugust 28, 2010 at 9:01 AM

    Nicely done!

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  27. TeresaAugust 28, 2010 at 10:16 AM

    The fall of a leader is never pleasant. Great 55.

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  28. RNSANEAugust 28, 2010 at 12:34 PM

    Ah, football. I'm not especially a fan though I yell for my home 49ers and, having been to nursing school in New Orleans some 42 years ago and with many friends still there, I root for the Saints. I was thrilled with their Super Bowl victory and I even watched them beat the Chargers tonight with that last exciting five second interception and touchdown.

    Mine is at: http://rnsane.blogspot.com/2010/08/flash-55-friday-happy-28th-birthday.html#links

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  29. Stan SkiAugust 28, 2010 at 1:23 PM

    Thanks to:
    Mama Zen; It was on the cards...
    Teresa; There are good leaders and bad leaders.
    RNSANE; Neutral or true to one team, it's all about love of the game.

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  30. joannaAugust 28, 2010 at 2:37 PM

    For a moment while I was reading your post I thought you were actually quoting the news or making a commentary, till I realized that it was the post for g-mans 55er. It seemed to have so much truth to what you were saying.

    Nicely done,

    Joanny

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  31. AnonymousAugust 28, 2010 at 4:57 PM

    Poor chap... had he shown some more enthusiasm perhaps, and the story could've been slightly better for him...

    A very realistic 55!!!

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  32. Ramesh SoodAugust 28, 2010 at 9:44 PM

    Ah, that was really cool.. perform or perish.. yes..

    Do visit me for a laugh if you wish to have one..Earlier to that is 3ww.

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  33. JannaAugust 29, 2010 at 5:00 AM

    Here I am, better late than never!

    I humbly admit that I am not really much of a sports chick, and therefore the vast majority of sports metaphors hit me with a dead empty clang.
    Same with politics, in case that was an alternate direction you were taking this. :)

    That said, my favorite line is the one about how he allowed his "halo to slip".
    Funny how often that seems to happen these days.

    It always amazes me, the variety that everyone comes up with on these every Friday. What fun! :)

    My Friday 55 was posted here yesterday. I'm just now getting around to visiting everyone. :)

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