BENTLEAGUE (B III) - Week 2 as of 10/6/2017

BENTLEAGUE (B III) - Week 2 as of 10/6/2017

Wrapping up week one first…

·       We are all square.  Final two matches were played last Saturday. 

·       Recap

o   FYVM vs. String Music - John “The Duke” Allen and David Mount vs. the other half of the Malachi brothers (Jawn Priola) and Rocky Payne.  It went three sets with FYVM pulling it out.  The Duke’s quote said it best.  That SOB Jawn Priola is good.  He reminds me of Black Box Wine.  You can’t judge the quality of his tennis by the packaging.  And that folks is how you get a new nick name.  3-6,6-4,1-0 FYVM

o   Cannoli vs. Team America – pitted Commish Bentley and the Captain (Gordo) vs. JMiller and McCarthy.  What looked like a sure win on paper for Gordo turned into a blood bath.  Speed and Power of team canoli couldn’t be matched and victory was attained in another third set nail biter.  7-5,4-6,1-0 Canoli.

·       Week 2

o   Canoli vs. Stttrrrriiiinnnng Music

§  John “the Duke” Allen and Michelin Man Mitch take down Loeb and the clay court specialist Burt.  Playing partner says The Duke playing like a first rounder.  The Duke equally complimentary of Mitch.  Tried to get post match comments from Chupacabra but he vacated the premises quickly after getting broke late in set 1 and 2.  Broke Back Burt feeling the weight and pressure with 1^st and 2^nd round picks out of town.  Loeb potential is high but thwarted against this power duo.

§  2^nd match paired Jason Miller and Cannon Caymen against Hal Neitchman and FYVM’s namesake Vic Morlas.  Contrasting styles and some fine tennis was witnessed on both sides of the net.  See Saw battle finally ended when the last cannon ball hit the back fence.  2-0 night was sealed for String Music giving the Urologist his first Bentleague win.   

o   FYVM vs. Team America

§  On the clay we had Captain Jacobs and Donald vs. Ray Jay and “I before E” Spiess.  High level tennis to say the least.  In the end…Donald and his imaginary friend secure first win in B III.  Steve overcomes confusion with Donald talking to himself and Donald avoid straight jacket by avoiding 0-2 start.  Valiant Effort Ray although you could not repeat “W” earned last week.

§  2^nd court had Father/Son competition and the usual mind games that follow a Kingsdorf match.  Bruce and Mike (El Cubano) Mesa vs. Young Ben and Big Calf Johnny.  Got it right Mike.  Got interesting early as Mesa and Bruce lose first set after leading 5-2.  Normalcy restored quickly in 2^nd set and tie breaker as out gunned youngsters lose in three.  2^nd win for a Geratol three member.  Pressure is on Ryan to follow suit.

§  Third match had mismatch written all over it.  Council Keller and Steady Skip vs. Dave “Wing Man” McQuire and the Commish Bentley.  Stallion knew this one was going to be trouble from the warm up.  Team America having Match up issues as pre-season predictions indicated.  Commish not happy with the no-shows.  I see a new rule coming out soon for teams failing to produce four lines.    May have to investigate no-shows for legitimacy.  Cheaters be-ware!  Councilman Keller establishes himself as early season MVP candidate and Skip proves value as a past champion.  Captains scratching their heads about letting this guy slip in the draft.  4^th and 5^th rounders cannot carry line and lose straights.  The “wing man” nick name gets questioned as waffle house, barley oak, and tennis court comparisons are made. 

§  FYVM goes 2-1 with one match to play and a formidable line up already inked.  Captain Gordo in trouble as coup looms.

§  Anybody seen Eskine?  He’s like the Where’s Waldo of PAC Tennis.  And what about Bobby Hurley….

§  Can Sttttrrrriiiinnnnngggg Music build on 2-oh start?  Do they have enough healthy bodies to sustain momentum?  Will Ronny bring back something from Colorado to speed the healing process? 

§  Observation1:  FYVM looking impressive especially when you got EffU Hunt and Mr. Black Box himself playing line 4.  Don’t’ believe Team America has the fire power to prevent 3-1 week.

§  Observation 2:  Why would anyone wear flip flops with dress pants?  And if one chooses to wear flip flops with dress pants…wouldn’t you assume he would clip his toe nails.  Getting queasy just thinking about it….yuk!

§  Stay tuned…looks like we’ll have some separation after the conclusion of week 2