Gil Thorp by Henry Barajas and Rod Whigham for December 05, 2020

And on Coach Thorp’s headstone the words summarizing his career were engraved: “Just wait until we get good at it”.

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I have my guess about who he’s looking at and addressing in the last panel.

“Next year I promise to actually try coaching, and not just sit in my office drinking coffee while the girl’s volleyball team tries to address the team issues I’m ignoring.”

And just wait until opposing coaches study Milford game film. There’s a reason wildcat (or stray cat) style isn’t sweeping (pun intended) the nation.

It’s a shame that Marjie Ducey didn’t get to ask us whether we were getting bored. (Hint: Yes, if “by this late in the season” she means “by the second day of this story arc”.)

P1, The last time I saw Marty look this perplexed was when he misplaced his sippy cup.

P2, Wow, Marjie has some real man hands.

P3, That’s what Mimi said! Meanwhile, Chance “Blowtop” Macy tears his ACL as Gil tries to meaninglessly run up the score. Wait ’til last year, Gil!

P1- Marty finally gets into the EES act, check.

P2- Fist Pump Family Boosters finally have something to celebrate, check, check. Marjie expects a freshly packaged loofah as a parting gift.

P3- There’s a twinkle in GilPa’s eyes, a pep in his step so to speak. Marjie must be his Geritol.

Look how gleefully Gil telegraphs to all their opponents that they are just going to keep running the same play over and over.

Is Gil practicing to become a ventriloquist by talking without opening his mouth?

Lots of close ups today.I guess none of the QB’s were any good.

P3: “… Let ME put YOU in the car of your dreams at Gils Used Cars…”

Four turnovers is never a good thing, son

P 1: Marty just remembered that the liquor store closes before the game ends

Let’s all put on a smile now that this story line has ended. There will be more unlikeable characters next week.

In all reality , since you’re here Gil, how’s the basketball team going to be this season and do you think my lower lip is a botox injection gone bad ? Inquiring minds want to know . Tough questions Marjie , I’ll get back to you.

What the hell is going on in P2? Did they win the state championship? No, it was a meaningless late season game. And the Milford fans are cheering, pumping fists, waving signs, 15 minutes after the game ended. Unless this interview is being aired live on ESPN…the Milford students are as dopey as ever.

And Gil is just TAUNTING us in P3. He’s implying, “You think it sucked having this Chance character for two years? Well just wait, we’re bringing him back again next year, and you just know his story will be even stupider!”

And speaking of stupider, today’s Mopped Up Thorp is online: https://moppedupthorp.wordpress.com/

P3: “Yeah, covered the spread. Let it ride!”

Nice job wasting this season not developing or even deciding on a QB. With Chance Macy you won’t need one next year either, right? Because that worked out so well this year! Anyway bring on VT and let’s get out of this plot!

Well this ought to solve the Rapson and Thayer problem. I’m sure they’re just thrilled to hear that Milford is going to use this offense from now on and they are both permanently on the bench.

Okay, someone make a note for next year. Milford better be running this “unstoppable” Delaware Wing-T right from the start of the season.

Mr. Rubin, I’m ready for my close-up

Girl’s basketball starts Monday.

Yeah I know we don’t know what happened with volleyball.

CK for point guard