Gil Thorp by Henry Barajas and Rachel Merrill for June 18, 2021

That’s evading the question.

Mimi can go to the office to check CK’s grades on the pretense of confirming her eligibility. The transcript will speak for itself. Next stop — CK working at a summer camp for younger kids? With Mimi’s push she’ll get into college somewhere, major in social work and do some good with her life. Meanwhile I’m waiting for the Library Board results — any projections yet?

P3.5 you’re right, have you ever considered a career in politics?

P1, Wow, Pedro’s is really that long, Coach?

P2, Gil just doesn’t respond to my nagging anymore so you’re it.

P3, So, being a smartass doesn’t mean you’re actually smart? Are R&W taking a less than subtle jab at us snarkers?

P1.5- CK: I’ve been wondering Coach. How’s your pool boy and when do we get a team swim party?

P 2.5: “….find a new hobby, bobblehead….”

P 1.5: “…geez….you’re dumber than you look, coach…”

In all reality Coach , I’ve gotten some feelers from some real creeps who want to give me a tryout but I don’t think it’s for baseball . So thanks for your help , NOT !

“Well, since you’re not going to college, have you considered taking a position on the library board? The two candidates who got interviewed a couple of days ago basically made fools of themselves, so they need to find someone else.”

What’s this like the 4th time Mimi asked her about college??? Can’t she take a hint and move on another player on the team.

I wonder if Preston Manning still oversees the Reform School or if has been passed down to Erin O’Toole now?

The holes in the backstop, the talking center field fence, the Mimster’s incessant babbling about college, the never ending library drama . . . Sheesh, can we get a game in here some time so we can feel good about finishing 2nd in the Valley?

Are they still counting the ballots, or what? Vito from Goshen is sending over a couple of friends to make sure the right guy wins.

Oh Boy, it’s a future roll reversal! Corina goes to college and Peter Lawford has to tutor her in French so she can play in the big game.

I just used my MOP decoder ring. The correct answer to "how’s your grades?’ is "I have 34 Bs.

For a true happy conclusion that keeps the girlfriend and the library, they must share the job.

“…how’s your grades?…”….such BS Rubin….as the head coach, she needs to know every players academic status for them to remain eligible to play anyway, so if she doesn’t already know what CK’s grades are, then she should resign

She must have gotten an A in B!tch 101 in reform school.

You know Mimi, you’re a teacher at the school. You could have, should have looked into her grades when you first started pursuing these college scholarships. Not waiting until basically the last week of her Senior year to figure it out. And couldn’t you ever talk to her about this outside of practice, when you could actually discuss it in detail? All you need is to buy some of those 2 year old vending machine donuts again and she’ll listen.

And speaking of listening, listen when I tell you that today’s Mopped Up Thorp is online: https://moppedupthorp.wordpress.com/

Early odds are 5-2 for Zane

Funny you should ask. I’m flunking out and so the team will have to forfeit the entire season.