Little League World Series Drinking Game

We are about a week away from ESPN and ABC's coverage of the 2008 Little League World Series. Some people think that the Little League World Series is about kids having a good time and enjoying America's Pastime, while others see it as overzealous parents living vicariously through their children while major television networks profit from it. Whatever your stance on the Little League World Series is, we can all agree that there is nothing more American than booze and baseball. I present you with the 2008 Little League World Series Drinking Game...

The word "Sportsmanship" is uttered = 1 Drink

Shot of kids sliding on cardboard = 1 Drink

Someone mentions that curveballs are bad for young arms = 1 Drink

Someone mentions that the umpires and/or coaches are volunteers = 1 Drink

Shot of nervous mother covering mouth = 1 Drink

Kid's favorite actor is Will Ferrell = 1 Drink

Kid's favorite TV show is Baseball Tonight or SportsCenter = 1 Drink

Someone mentions that everyone must play = 1 Drink

"pitch count" is mentioned = 1 Drink

Coach says something like "It's just you and the catcher" or "don't aim the ball, just throw" = 1 Drink

Kid not from New England who lists a member of the Red Sox as their favorite player = 2 Drinks

Kid from New England state other than CT who lists a Yankee as their favorite player = 2 Drinks

Shot of umpire dancing with mascot = 2 Drinks

Plate appearance by overgrown kid (over 5'8" or over 175 lbs) = 2 Drinks

Kid's favorite subject is Gym or Lunch = 2 Drinks

Appearance by a "Special Pinch Runner" = 2 Drinks

Someone mentions Jason Varitek, Jason Bay, Sean Burroughs, or Chris Drury = 2 Drinks

Shot of someone holding up an ESPN acronym or "SportsCenter is next" poster = 2 Drinks

Someone mentions that a parent is famous or a former professional or Div. 1 athlete = 1/4 Beer

HR by kid under 5'0" or 100 lbs = 1/4 Beer

Shot of kid crying = 1/4 Beer

Kid says something creepy and/or ogles Erin Andrews = 1/4 Beer

Someone mentions Harold Reynolds = 1 Shot (80 proof or higher)

Player or coach ejected = 1 Shot (80 proof or higher)

Parent ejected = Jaeger Bomb or Irish Car Bomb

Someone mentions Danny Almonte = It's Funnel Time!

Have fun and remember it's all about the kids!