Gil Thorp by Henry Barajas and Rachel Merrill for November 19, 2009

Show of hands: how many people are (a) REALLY tired of Coach Kaz and (b) wonder what the heck he was needed for in the strip to begin with?

RAISING MY HAND NOW.i have trouble telling all the people apart anyway without a large cast of characters. i am sending MARY WORTH to milford to choke the unnescessary characters with corn syrup.

C’mon! How many fans show up at a Milford volleyball game? Wouldn’t Valerie notice the Ghost at a game if he were there?

I LOVE Coach Kaz, but only when he’s a two-fisted summer gumshoe. Bring that Kaz back. Now.

@HooDad - yes, I said the same thing yesterday!

Plus, he congratulates her a day later, instead of right after the game?

Poor dumb Valerie, since there isn’t anyone else knocking on her door she’ll end up with mini-tool. Looks like Duncan is getting some coaching to fill in for injured Joe Thaxton and will be playing both offense and defense. That should wear him out enough to keep the trees of Milford safe.

Half the time, Whigham draws Val-Gal like she has a mustache, so maybe Jamaar is the best she can do. Bring back Jack Elrod to draw the strip. Mark Trail can split time with Gil.

Does Coach Kaz think he’s on the 90’s version of 90210? What’s with the sideburns and earrings?