When looking around engineering trying to talk people into joining or forming teams I get one of two types of responses. The first is something like "I've already signed up." These responses are awesome, but I haven't really changed anything, because I have not converted a non-vball player. The other type of response I get is some kind of bitching or complaining or excuse about why they aren't going to be able to attend. I usually get tired of listening to it before they get to the end of their rant, so I just say ok and forget it. I am going to take this opportunity to respond to the various things I have heard in the hopes that a few people will realize that these excuses are not valid.

"I can't plan my schedule that far in advance."
Let's face it, no supermodel is going to ask you on a date any time between now and the tournament, and even if one did, I don't think that there is a better place to take them.

"I've got too much homework."
Ok, maybe you all have spent a night or two up here working on some lab or something, and I'd be lying if I told you that was going to change any time in the near future, but without a mental break for some physical activity every once in a while you'll burn out and take longer to graduate than Garson.

"I don't play volleyball."
That's because you never sign up. Everyone that is going had a point in their lives where they didn't play volleyball. Who knows you might be the next Gabrielle Reece. And hey, if that happens my assumption about the model goes out the window.

"I don't have time."
Then what are you doing reading the Enscquire?

"Aren't all of those Kines players too tough?" A common myth. Just because they all have studied the body and how it moves doesn't mean that their own bodies work properly.

"I suck at volley ball."
That's about average for the rec league.

"I suck."
Okay, there's not much I can do for you there.

"Computing students scare me"
Yeah I know they can be pretty scary sometimes, but you are separated by a net, it's not like I'm asking you to wrestle with them or anything.

"I don't have any friends with whom to make a team"
Who says you have to play with friends. And frankly maybe it's time you get yourself some. What better first step on the road to social acceptance. See you at the games.