We've all had those days where we're watching the Tigers, enjoying some beers and are constantly trying to figure out how to make the games more fun. Well in honor of the greatest color commentary man ever, Rod Allen, my friends and I created the 2009 rules for the Rod Allen Drinking Game.
Here they are:
1 DRINK:
When Rod says “Mario” or “pat-nah.”
3 DRINKS:
When Rod says "without question."
When Rod says "predictable count(s)."
When Rod says "pull field."
When Rod says “elevated.”
When Rod says “skipper.”
5 DRINKS:
When Rod makes any kind of reference to someone making adjustments.
» Double if he is referencing a coach.
When Rod makes any kind of reference to a player or his ability being “special.”
When Rod says the phrase “Oh no he didn’t.”
When Rod says the phrase “from time to time.”
When Rod says “cheese.”
When Rod says “features,” “featuring” or “featured.”
When Rod refers to Jim Leyland as a “beauty.”
When Rod says “filthy.”
When Rod refers to RBIs as "rib eye steaks."
When Rod repeats a statement or point he made earlier in the game.
When Rod says "He's just money", referring to his favorite player Placido Polanco.
When Rod says Marcus Thames is “country strong”, double if anyone else.
When Rod says: "They bring their lunch pails to the ballpark", referring to a player who works hard.
When Rod says: "You can't sneak a piece of cheese by a rat." Referring to a Tiger hitting a home run after being thrown a fastball.
When Rod says: "Covers a lot of real estate." Referring to an outfielder making a good catch.
7 DRINKS:
When Rod mentions Tiger awards from past seasons
» Miggy winning the Home Run title, Granderson’s 20-20-20-20 or Verlander's no-hitter.
When Rod says someone is scuffling.
Whenever Rod says he talked to someone at batting practice.
When Rod says the phrase “professional hitter.”
When Rod says "Get the married men off the infield." After a screaming line drive.
When Rod says "Get down with your bad self." When a Tiger makes a good play or hits a big home run.
8 DRINKS:
When Rod makes reference to his coaching/broadcasting career in Arizona.
When Rod makes reference to Rick Knapp’s influence on the young pitching staff.
Whenever Rod makes the statement “some kind of _____.” (IE: Some kind of smooth)
Whenever Rod talks about the benefit to a defense when a young pitcher works quickly.
When Rod says "A long, long time."
10 DRINKS:
When Rod describes baseball as chess on grass.
When Rod asks Mario if he worked out today.
» Double if he asks this during a home game.
When Rod makes reference to cotton candy.
» Double if he makes reference to pink cotton candy.
When Rod makes reference to how much fun Cabrera is having. » Drink double if it is anyone else.
When Rod makes reference to Cabrera's shoes.
When Rod makes reference to the Carlos Guillen trade, the Cabrera/Willis trade or the Josh Anderson trade.
When Rod says the phrase “game within the game.”
When Rod says the phrase, “the unintentional, intentional walk.”
When Rod makes reference to how “smooth” any of the Tiger middle infielders are. » Drink double if it is anyone else.
When Rod says "Uncle Charlie", while Verlander is pitching.
When Rod mentions "Mr. Snappy", while Bonderman is pitching.
12 DRINKS:
When Rod makes reference to his playing career. *Rod only had about 50 career ABs, 20 with the Tigers.
20 DRINKS:
When the footage of Rod charging the mound in Japan is shown.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nSxFl3le25o
General Sillyness: 2 drinks can be awarded for Rod's general sillyness. General sillyness can be Rod laughing uncontrollably or making loud screaming noises. Or anything the group may deem silly.
*It should be noted we did not create the game, we simply just updated the rules.
