We The People of The Scrum, would like to formally apologize for our ruse of 2 April, 2008. We would like to apologize to the patrons of this Internet stop for our desire to have a little fun and, in the spirit of the day on the calendar, play a minor and completely harmless trick on our devoted readers.

For those of you who believed that David Larkins is the new assistant coach of the Brandon Bobcats, but were able to laugh it off in that “egg on my face” sort of way, we thank you for playing along and being good sports about it. For those of you who didn’t buy it for a second, award yourself a jujube candy for your heightened intelligence and keen ability to separate fact from fiction. There is a special place for you in our hearts.

For those of you who felt like the joke was somehow out of line, we apologize. We are sorry, indeed, that you are not able to take a joke and that your life is devoid of fun. Certainly this little charade of ours wasn’t the highest of high comedy — rarely anything we do is — but at the very least we’d hope it could be recognized for what it is: A bit of levity at a slow time of year. Some, apparently, can’t grasp that. We’re truly sorry for that fact.

No, David Larkins will not be coaching the Brandon Bobcats next season and no he will not be leaving his post at the Brandon Sun, a job he cherishes much more than the chance to be on a CIS bench. He wishes the Bobcats the best of luck next season — even without his *ahem* “assistance” — and looks forward to covering the team in depth again.

So that you’re not fooled again this time next year, allow us to give you a little heads up: Swatter will NOT be the next Prime Minister of Burma. Don’t get fooled again.

Yours in Fun,
The Scrum

*NB — The Burmese government is run by a president, not a prime minister. That’s your first hint.