Bedlam on Baltic Avenue: Aug 27, 2016

Saturday, August 27, 2016

ISML 2016: Mumei and Freyja pull off spectacular upsets

ISML 2016: Mumei and Freyja pull off spectacular upsets

By JR Salazar
The Bedlam on Baltic Avenue
August 27, 2016

Match Day 6 of the 2016 International Saimoe League Amethyst Period is in the books, and while the Male and Female Division Picks have held serve, we have seen a couple of Upsets in Spring Diadem action so we will start there. Mumei defeated Mashiro Munetani 1329-1053 to secure the Upset of the Round, while Freyja Wion also scored a similar scalp, defeating Youko Nishikawa 1056-970.

In the Female Division, Kongou defeated Megumi Tadokoro 1458-1129, Shino Asada cruised past Aoi Miyamori 1558-1110, Shiro routed Meiko Honma 1891-843, Haru Onodera scored the closest victory of the round in this division, a 1375-1304 nailbiter over Yui Hirasawa, sister Kosaka clotheslined Mirai Kuriyama 1565-1133, Shinka Nibutani drubbed Chisaki Hiradaira 1682-960, Illyasviel von Einzbern punished Kirino Kousaka 1856-909 and Holo chomped up Krul Tepes 1513-1022.

In the Male Division, Koyomi Araragi hammered Haruka Nanase 1796-503, Mochizou Ouji defeated Joutarou Kuujou 1110-907, Yuzuru Otonashi thumped Yuuichirou Kyakuya 1935-514, Conan Edogawa scored the closest victory of the round on the men's side, a 1125-1054 nailbiter over Mikoto Suou that had the same margin of victory as Haru's at 71 votes, Keima Katsuragi crushed Hayate Ayasaki 1476-788, Rentarou Satomi shot down Misogi Kumagawa 1609-503, Kiritsugu Emiya steamrolled Dio Brando 1824-486 and Kraft Lawrence prevailed over Takashi Natsume 1085-1005.

Match Day 1 of the 2016 International Saimoe League Sapphire Period is scheduled for Aug. 29, 2016. Vote for your favorite candidates at InternationalSaimoe.com and join the ongoing debate. And keep it right here on The Bedlam on Baltic Avenue for continuing coverage of the world's premier anime character competition: the International Saimoe League!

Amethyst Day 6 Standings

Female Group 2

Rank	Name	Points	Wins	Loses	VF	VA	VD	CVP	Group
1	Katō Megumi	9.0000	3	0	4472	3218	1254	3.7592	2
2	Momo Belia Deviluke	6.9485	2	1	4266	3370	896	3.5743	2
3	Hoto Kokoa	4.5278	1	2	3686	3878	-192	3.1131	2
4	Inaba Himeko	1.7571	0	3	2743	4701	-1958	2.3070	2

Female Group 7

Rank	Name	Points	Wins	Loses	VF	VA	VD	CVP	Group
1	Asada Shino	9.0000	3	0	4389	3471	918	3.7421	7
2	Kongō	6.9394	2	1	4074	3564	510	3.4730	7
3	Miyamori Aoi	4.5168	1	2	3467	3985	-518	2.9596	7
4	Tadokoro Megumi	2.3604	0	3	3301	4211	-910	2.8158	7

Female Group 11

Rank	Name	Points	Wins	Loses	VF	VA	VD	CVP	Group
1	Shana	9.0000	3	0	5380	2817	2563	4.5261	11
2	Shimakaze	6.5312	2	1	3807	4174	-367	3.1886	11
3	Kashiwazaki Sena	4.3570	1	2	3433	4515	-1082	2.8836	11
4	C.C.	2.3512	0	3	3434	4548	-1114	2.9033	11

Female Group 14

Rank	Name	Points	Wins	Loses	VF	VA	VD	CVP	Group
1	Shiro	9.0000	3	0	5213	2876	2337	4.4429	14
2	Onodera Haru	6.5662	2	1	3656	4262	-606	3.1130	14
3	Hirasawa Yui	4.6079	1	2	3849	4093	-244	3.2847	14
4	Honma Meiko	2.1428	0	3	3197	4684	-1487	2.7358	14

Female Group 18

Rank	Name	Points	Wins	Loses	VF	VA	VD	CVP	Group
1	Tōsaka Rin	9.0000	3	0	5127	2930	2197	4.3091	18
2	Yazawa Nico	6.5746	2	1	3657	4175	-518	3.0653	18
3	Himeragi Yukina	4.5480	1	2	3483	4153	-670	2.9225	18
4	Shiodome Miuna	2.4042	0	3	3311	4320	-1009	2.7974	18

Female Group 23

Rank	Name	Points	Wins	Loses	VF	VA	VD	CVP	Group
1	Onodera Kosaki	9.0000	3	0	4557	3313	1244	3.8876	23
2	Nibutani Shinka	6.9367	2	1	4409	3474	935	3.7549	23
3	Kuriyama Mirai	4.5155	1	2	3725	3990	-265	3.1818	23
4	Hiradaira Chisaki	1.8010	0	3	2838	4752	-1914	2.4210	23

Female Group 25

Rank	Name	Points	Wins	Loses	VF	VA	VD	CVP	Group
1	Kafū Chino	9.0000	3	0	4832	2974	1858	4.0621	25
2	Yatogami Tōka	6.8886	2	1	4620	3279	1341	3.8616	25
3	Ayase Eli	4.3032	1	2	3643	4029	-386	3.0855	25
4	Kagura	1.4041	0	3	2445	5258	-2813	2.0559	25

Female Group 32

Rank	Name	Points	Wins	Loses	VF	VA	VD	CVP	Group
1	Illyasviel von Einzbern	9.0000	3	0	5236	2770	2466	4.4647	32
2	Holo	6.7084	2	1	4100	3663	437	3.4943	32
3	Kōsaka Kirino	4.2225	1	2	3351	4502	-1151	2.8665	32
4	Krul Tepes	1.9488	0	3	2942	4694	-1752	2.5079	32

Male Group 3

Rank	Name	Points	Wins	Loses	VF	VA	VD	CVP	Group
1	Araragi Koyomi	9.0000	3	0	5152	1672	3480	4.3933	3
2	Ōji Mochizō	6.4061	2	1	2865	3243	-378	2.4380	3
3	Kūjō Jōtarō	4.1096	1	2	2378	3661	-1283	2.0263	3
4	Nanase Haruka	1.7817	0	3	2034	3853	-1819	1.7425	3

Male Group 6

Rank	Name	Points	Wins	Loses	VF	VA	VD	CVP	Group
1	Kamijō Tōma	9.0000	3	0	5003	2047	2956	4.1999	6
2	Kazehaya Kamito	6.5469	2	1	3509	2973	536	2.9387	6
3	Producer (Cinderella Girls)	3.9321	1	2	2310	3788	-1478	1.9449	6
4	Joseph Joestar	1.6738	0	3	2089	4103	-2014	1.7631	6

Male Group 10

Rank	Name	Points	Wins	Loses	VF	VA	VD	CVP	Group
1	Otonashi Yuzuru	9.0000	3	0	5353	1918	3435	4.5624	10
2	Edogawa Conan	6.4291	2	1	3079	3684	-605	2.6251	10
3	Suō Mikoto	4.3296	1	2	2681	3710	-1029	2.2811	10
4	Hyakuya Yūichirō	1.9353	0	3	2311	4112	-1801	1.9816	10

Male Group 15

Rank	Name	Points	Wins	Loses	VF	VA	VD	CVP	Group
1	Otosaka Yū	9.0000	3	0	4764	2067	2697	3.9995	15
2	Tōyama Kinji	6.5730	2	1	3501	2935	566	2.9394	15
3	Hyakuya Mikaela	4.0743	1	2	2658	3603	-945	2.2361	15
4	Hinata Shōyō	1.4272	0	3	1948	4266	-2318	1.6425	15

Male Group 17

Rank	Name	Points	Wins	Loses	VF	VA	VD	CVP	Group
1	Katsuragi Keima	9.0000	3	0	4392	2201	2191	3.7484	17
2	Satomi Rentarō	6.7786	2	1	3835	2655	1180	3.2610	17
3	Ayasaki Hayate	4.2471	1	2	2966	3278	-312	2.5373	17
4	Kumagawa Misogi	1.0062	0	3	1492	4551	-3059	1.2726	17

Male Group 24

Rank	Name	Points	Wins	Loses	VF	VA	VD	CVP	Group
1	Totsuka Saika	9.0000	3	0	4281	2925	1356	3.6014	24
2	Kyon	6.9807	2	1	4221	2863	1358	3.5313	24
3	Uchiha Itachi	4.5387	1	2	3580	3455	125	3.0215	24
4	Ciel Phantomhive	1.2165	0	3	1915	4754	-2839	1.6127	24

Male Group 26

Rank	Name	Points	Wins	Loses	VF	VA	VD	CVP	Group
1	Emiya Kiritsugu	9.0000	3	0	4769	2114	2655	4.0607	26
2	Kraft Lawrence	6.6120	2	1	3363	3002	361	2.8697	26
3	Natsume Takashi	4.4226	1	2	3072	3234	-162	2.6237	26
4	Dio Brando	1.1530	0	3	1687	4541	-2854	1.4426	26

Male Group 31

Rank	Name	Points	Wins	Loses	VF	VA	VD	CVP	Group
1	Yagami Light	9.0000	3	0	4004	2486	1518	3.3512	31
2	Kurogane Ikki	6.9630	2	1	3813	2647	1166	3.2071	31
3	Eren Yeager	4.5104	1	2	3343	3127	216	2.8204	31
4	Oikawa Tōru	1.0293	0	3	1508	4408	-2900	1.2685	31

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49 rules to being a super fan at Long Beach State.

I have moved on with my life. These days, I do sportswriting for FanSided and Administrative Assistant work for the Long Beach Bar Foundation. But before that time, I went through two and a half years as a student at Long Beach State, and after I got my degree, I passed these rules to the current group of students, as well as for those to come. My priorities have changed. But people on campus still call me "Super Fan," even though I am now more comfortable being called by my real name, "J.R."

Of course there will be people who will discredit these rules, and there will be those will try to smear me, calling me a "sell-out," "self-serving," and all this intimidating drivel. And there will also be those who will call me a hypocrite for not following them when I show up at home games (which are now few and far between). That's expected when you're doing something else, and your priorities have changed. You know, these rules aren't for me. They are for you. If you are reduced to smearing me and these important rules, that means I win and you lose and you're gonna have to own that to the grave.

So, as a proud alumnus (Class of 2008), I offer these rules to those who are now going through their academic journey at CSULB. These 49 Rules are as shown below.

1. Be a current student at The Beach

2. Wear CSULB logo apparel to classes at least once a week.

3. Talk freely about the athletic teams.

4. Come to all home games unless there is a class or an engagement of equal importance.

5. Comply with the Big West and NCAA's decorum/good sporting behavior policy (no swearing, showing the finger, etc.).

6. Show a pure hatred for UC Irvine, but a clean old-fashioned one.

7. Believe that every game is a battle, and that every season is a war.

8. When a game is over, you are at peace with your opponent until the next meeting.

9. After an important victory (conference crown, Senior Day win, etc), tear your shirt off and sway it like the "Terrible Towel" of Pittsburgh.

10. Never believe in weapons, global war or killing - unless it's in the name of competitive sports.

11. Advocate the benefits of the Beach Pride Program.

12. Be a positive symbol of the university and its students.

13. Start cheers in the student section at The Walter Pyramid, Blair Field, etc.

14. Conduct the home crowd during the 7th inning stretch at Dirtbags home games.

15. If you have class, go to class and learn.

16. Strive for excellence in academics because you will go pro in something other than sports.

17. Support the Associated Students Inc., president's and Executive Board's actions.

18. Support ASI in general.

19. Make it a priority to go to as many postseason games as possible.

20. Go on any road game trips the Beach Pride Center hosts.

21. Support all Long Beach State teams, even those that are not NCAA-governed.

22. Go to home games that feature teams that fall under Rule 21.

23. When the Beach Band is performing, let your creative mind loose and dance to the music.

24. Don't be afraid to scream and be loud during all matches.

25. During basketball games, ask the students to bounce up and down when they are on defense.

26. During volleyball games, cue the cheer (Go Beach, Long Beach State, etc) while the opponent is serving.

27. Have a staunch appreciation for the Black and Blue Rivalry series.

28. Detest UC Irvine unless it's outside of sports, in which case you detest them even more.

29. Drink high-energy drinks before all home games. We need you pumped.

30. Join one of the clubs in your respective college.

31. Join a club that is not in your college but interests you.

32. If there are Big West teams other than Long Beach State in an NCAA Tournament, support them to show solidarity.

33. Shun those who lie to you about the outcome of a game. Tell them they will only be redeemed if the team wins the conference title or qualifies for postseason play.

34. Memorize the fight song.

35. Memorize the alma mater.

36. Say a prayer before a home game on the Beach Plaza by the track, and say it again after a victory.

37. Help those who need assistance with homework, etc., but not in a way that allows them to cheat on assignments.

38. Stroke the Maxson Plaza sign on the way to class, for those words are truth and life, as the motto "vox veritas vita" implies.

39. Speak the truth as a way of life.

40. If there is an important event in Long Beach, wear CSULB logo apparel.

41. For other events in Southern California, wear CSULB logo apparel.

42. Exercise your body, as well as your mind.

43. Say hello to students who say hello to you.

44. Take part in student elections.

45. If people ask for signatures for a measure, put yourself on the list.

46. At home games, be sure to bring university pennants, pompoms, foam fingers and other logo merchandise. Having plush versions of the Beach letter, Prospector Pete and Wally Pyramid can't hurt.

47. Prospector Pete is your boss. Always refer to him as "Boss," because you are his right-hand person. Whatever he says, you must do.

48. Graduate on time and celebrate your successes in the classrooms.

49. Pass these rules to the next Super Fan and wish him or her success in the role. Make sure that person is right for the job, and be certain the Beach Pride Program approves of your dirty deeds done in the name of The Beach.

And those are the 49 rules. Sometimes I fail to follow them, and I take the flak for it. Sometimes others will fail to follow them, and they take the flak. The important thing is to understand that it's not easy to stay strong when times get tough, and it can even be impossible, but it's always important to pick yourself up, and come back ready to support your teams no matter where you are, because they feed off your energy.

As for me, I won't be there to see it, but then again I don't need to, because it's already happening.
GO BEACH!

Saturday, August 27, 2016

ISML 2016: Mumei and Freyja pull off spectacular upsets

Amethyst Day 6 Standings

Female Group 2

Female Group 7

Female Group 11

Female Group 14

Female Group 18

Female Group 23

Female Group 25

Female Group 32

Male Group 3

Male Group 6

Male Group 10

Male Group 15

Male Group 17

Male Group 24

Male Group 26

Male Group 31

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