Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Mailmen Fall for Third Time Against Boston Road
The Mailmen suffered another defeat to Boston Road Monday, 41-58. The team had to battle with only 4 regular starters and a 5th who they signed for 10 days, Mike, no last name given. The flow of the game was off from the start as the newly acquired player did not have a feel for his Mailmen teammates. "There were breakdowns defensively and offensively we just weren't the team we need to be," Coach Hunter said. "A lot of easy, easy baskets underneath for them. We just don't have a good chance with 5 guys against them, that's all there is to it." The Mailmen have suffered injuries at the worst time. Pat Cripple was unavailable last night with the flu. Reminder, Giardina, and Weigel are also out for various reasons. "Reminder has had back problems and scheduling conflicts, which we won't get into. Having Crip out last night really put us behind the 8 ball. If he was healthy, that game is a lot closer down the stretch. Giardina is still nursing the ankle and Weigel's situation is a whole other issue." Weigel was signed through the remainder of the year a few weeks ago, but has only played in one playoff game thus far. Some rumblings seem to be stating that he is upset with his contract and may be looking for a long term deal. None of the team was looking to comment on the situation. The Mailmen will be going up against M&M who they beat by 13 last game. Hopefully the team will be able to dress 5 or 6 when they play this Thursday at 6:30. If the team happes to win tomorrow, the Mailmen would have to beat Boston Road twice in order to win the championship game. "We have to be ready to give whatever it takes," leading scorer Brandon Hunter said. "That's all there is to it."
Monday, April 16, 2012
A Final's Berth
The Mailmen have worked there way into the Brunswick Men's Rec League final this past Monday, defeating M&M 74-61.
The team was paced by scoring forward Brandon Hunter who had 33 points and 11 rebounds. But this was far from a one man show.
Captain Jason Hunter had 15 points (7 of 11 from the floor), Pat Cripple added 16 points and 8 rebounds, Andy Kempf continued his rebounding with 8 boards, and big man Kerry Hunter totaled 6 points and grabbed 9 rebounds of his own. Clinton Weigel also had 2 points and 4 rebounds.
The Mailmen move to 2-0 in the playoffs this year and will face their rival Boston Road next week on Monday.
"The big game for us is next week," Coach Hunter said in a phone interview yesterday, "Boston Road has beat us twice, but I think we are there. We only had 5 players last time we went against them and just about everyone struggled from the floor. We don't have too many days where everyone is off their game. We stand by getting our chance taken away the first time we played them and we just played poorly the second time."
"It needs to come together on Monday."
The Mailmen are shooting a dismal 26% (14 of 53) from three point range against Boston Road this year.
"We live and die by (the three pointer)" leading scorer Brandon Hunter said, "I am guilty of it at times and so are others. We need to maybe get to the basket a bit more to start, maybe that will get the ball rolling sort of speak."
The team is shooting slightly better, 36%, from anywhere inside of three points, and even shot 46% against their bitter rival the first game they played.
"36 percent? Wow that's awful," Kerry Hunter replied after hearing it from reporters during the shootaround today, "You know that looks bad on me because I don't step too far from the basket. We as a team just need to take good shots and make them. We have done a great job the past few games of breaking down other teams zone defense. Finding cutters, hitting the open man and knocking down shots."
While Brandon Hunter has been scoring well in the playoffs 48 points in two games, his shot hasn't been as consistent. 10 of 35 from three (29%), 8 of 22 from two (36%), and only 2 of 6 from the free throw line.
Crip rebukes some of that stat line, "He took a lot of shots Monday because he was feeling it and he get's contested inside, whether he gets the call or not. We go as he goes most nights, those numbers will come back up."
Where the numbers havent been for the true scorer, they have been for Cripple and the Captain. Pat is shooting 45% from the floor inside of three (14 of 33) and Jason 69% (9 of 13) from two and 42% (5 of 12) from three. He also hit on all three of his free throw attempts so far in the playoffs.
Jason smiled and shook his head, "It's a good feeling, I won't lie. I felt like I struggled all year finding some consistency. I worked hard with the shooting coach, my teammates still had faith in me, found me open looks. I'm happy to be knocking them down now."
"Maybe he was sandbagging throughout the year," Brandon Hunter replied with a smile.
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Injury updates
Center Kerry Hunter says his new structured knee is "feeling fine" after the two playoff games. Seems to be operating at around 75% but has been a consistent and much needed help through the first two rounds; Mike Giardina is still "highly questionable" as coach Hunter put it this week wit ha high ankle sprain. Fear is he might be done for the season which is why Weigel has a much needed increased role, especially on the defensive side of the ball. Backup center Johno Reminder has also notched two DNPs for the playoffs but we have been told he is battling "a bad back". His return is "less than highly questionable" (coach Hunter) for the game Monday and continuing playoffs.
The team was paced by scoring forward Brandon Hunter who had 33 points and 11 rebounds. But this was far from a one man show.
Captain Jason Hunter had 15 points (7 of 11 from the floor), Pat Cripple added 16 points and 8 rebounds, Andy Kempf continued his rebounding with 8 boards, and big man Kerry Hunter totaled 6 points and grabbed 9 rebounds of his own. Clinton Weigel also had 2 points and 4 rebounds.
The Mailmen move to 2-0 in the playoffs this year and will face their rival Boston Road next week on Monday.
"The big game for us is next week," Coach Hunter said in a phone interview yesterday, "Boston Road has beat us twice, but I think we are there. We only had 5 players last time we went against them and just about everyone struggled from the floor. We don't have too many days where everyone is off their game. We stand by getting our chance taken away the first time we played them and we just played poorly the second time."
"It needs to come together on Monday."
The Mailmen are shooting a dismal 26% (14 of 53) from three point range against Boston Road this year.
"We live and die by (the three pointer)" leading scorer Brandon Hunter said, "I am guilty of it at times and so are others. We need to maybe get to the basket a bit more to start, maybe that will get the ball rolling sort of speak."
The team is shooting slightly better, 36%, from anywhere inside of three points, and even shot 46% against their bitter rival the first game they played.
"36 percent? Wow that's awful," Kerry Hunter replied after hearing it from reporters during the shootaround today, "You know that looks bad on me because I don't step too far from the basket. We as a team just need to take good shots and make them. We have done a great job the past few games of breaking down other teams zone defense. Finding cutters, hitting the open man and knocking down shots."
While Brandon Hunter has been scoring well in the playoffs 48 points in two games, his shot hasn't been as consistent. 10 of 35 from three (29%), 8 of 22 from two (36%), and only 2 of 6 from the free throw line.
Crip rebukes some of that stat line, "He took a lot of shots Monday because he was feeling it and he get's contested inside, whether he gets the call or not. We go as he goes most nights, those numbers will come back up."
Where the numbers havent been for the true scorer, they have been for Cripple and the Captain. Pat is shooting 45% from the floor inside of three (14 of 33) and Jason 69% (9 of 13) from two and 42% (5 of 12) from three. He also hit on all three of his free throw attempts so far in the playoffs.
Jason smiled and shook his head, "It's a good feeling, I won't lie. I felt like I struggled all year finding some consistency. I worked hard with the shooting coach, my teammates still had faith in me, found me open looks. I'm happy to be knocking them down now."
"Maybe he was sandbagging throughout the year," Brandon Hunter replied with a smile.
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Injury updates
Center Kerry Hunter says his new structured knee is "feeling fine" after the two playoff games. Seems to be operating at around 75% but has been a consistent and much needed help through the first two rounds; Mike Giardina is still "highly questionable" as coach Hunter put it this week wit ha high ankle sprain. Fear is he might be done for the season which is why Weigel has a much needed increased role, especially on the defensive side of the ball. Backup center Johno Reminder has also notched two DNPs for the playoffs but we have been told he is battling "a bad back". His return is "less than highly questionable" (coach Hunter) for the game Monday and continuing playoffs.
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Mailmen Updates; Playoffs Begin, Team Works for Win
The Mailmen have had some ups and downs the past few weeks.
It started with a injury to Mike Giardina. He has been out for nearly three weeks with a high ankle sprain. Mike missed the teams first playoff game last night and is still in doubt for the playoffs
Then, the Mailmen suffered their worst loss of the year 60-43 versus Boston Road. The good guys only hit on 17 of 66 shots (26%). Brandon and Jason Hunter combined for a 7 of 25 showing from three point range (28%).
Next, the team, missing Jason Hunter, Mike Giardina, yet added back big man Kerry Hunter (his first game in over a month), soundly defeated Presley 70-9 for the biggest point differential of the season and for the league. The first game back for Kerry after a long recovery process, he scored 10 points off of 5 of 6 shooting and grabbed 8 rebounds. Brandon added 23 and 7 while Pat Cripple scored 18. Andy Kempf continued his dominance on the glass with 9 rebounds.
Finally, yesterday, the Mailmen started the playoffs right with a 56-45 win over the leagues "sleeper pick" Tune Squad. The game didn't start off the right way with Tune Squad hitting on 4 three's to start the game. The Mailmen found themselves down 16-5 early, but battled back and held a two point lead 28-26 at the half.
"We found our stroke in the later half of the first and brought it into the second," captain Jason Hunter said, "our second half has been our most dominant throughout the years I've been with the organization. This night was one in the same."
The Mailmen had a rough first half, turning the ball over time and time again. They found open lanes inside, but tried to fight tough passes in, often times too many passes, that led to tips, fumbled passes, and breaks the other way.
The second half, was a different story.
The team found Kerry Hunter in the middle of the 2-3 defending zone and cut through, scoring layups and hitting open threes. Jason had one of his better nights of the season, hitting on 4 of 8 from three and 3 of 6 from the rest of the field. He also made all three of his free throws.
"I felt great, comfortable," he said, "smile on my face. I was never worried."
Brandon Hunter (15 points, 14 rebounds) added to that sentiment, "It was good to see. I struggled a bit from the floor, so having him hit the shots he should...it adds another dynamic to our team. We are tough to beat if everyone is on their game...especially when other people aren't."
The Mailmen also dominated the glass. Three members, Brandon (season high 14), Kerry (season high 19), and Andy Kempf (third 15) found rebounds all around them. The smaller Tune Squad rarely got second chances, if any, at all.
Andy Kempf has been more than stellar on the glass with 62 rebounds over the past 4 games. That's over 15 a game.
"Just doing what I am supposed to do," Kempf smiled, "my job is to battle the glass and play great D."
His smile broadend, "...and hit the occasional three."
"One all year!" Pat Cripple yelled from across the locker room.
"One more and I'll be shooting better than you!" Andy cried back.
Cripple shakes his head with a grin, "Two is still better than one."
The Mailmen will have to wait some time until their next playoff matchup. The team will likely face M&M Buckeye, who the Mailmen beat by only 2, 42-40, earlier this season.
It started with a injury to Mike Giardina. He has been out for nearly three weeks with a high ankle sprain. Mike missed the teams first playoff game last night and is still in doubt for the playoffs
Then, the Mailmen suffered their worst loss of the year 60-43 versus Boston Road. The good guys only hit on 17 of 66 shots (26%). Brandon and Jason Hunter combined for a 7 of 25 showing from three point range (28%).
Next, the team, missing Jason Hunter, Mike Giardina, yet added back big man Kerry Hunter (his first game in over a month), soundly defeated Presley 70-9 for the biggest point differential of the season and for the league. The first game back for Kerry after a long recovery process, he scored 10 points off of 5 of 6 shooting and grabbed 8 rebounds. Brandon added 23 and 7 while Pat Cripple scored 18. Andy Kempf continued his dominance on the glass with 9 rebounds.
Finally, yesterday, the Mailmen started the playoffs right with a 56-45 win over the leagues "sleeper pick" Tune Squad. The game didn't start off the right way with Tune Squad hitting on 4 three's to start the game. The Mailmen found themselves down 16-5 early, but battled back and held a two point lead 28-26 at the half.
"We found our stroke in the later half of the first and brought it into the second," captain Jason Hunter said, "our second half has been our most dominant throughout the years I've been with the organization. This night was one in the same."
The Mailmen had a rough first half, turning the ball over time and time again. They found open lanes inside, but tried to fight tough passes in, often times too many passes, that led to tips, fumbled passes, and breaks the other way.
The second half, was a different story.
The team found Kerry Hunter in the middle of the 2-3 defending zone and cut through, scoring layups and hitting open threes. Jason had one of his better nights of the season, hitting on 4 of 8 from three and 3 of 6 from the rest of the field. He also made all three of his free throws.
"I felt great, comfortable," he said, "smile on my face. I was never worried."
Brandon Hunter (15 points, 14 rebounds) added to that sentiment, "It was good to see. I struggled a bit from the floor, so having him hit the shots he should...it adds another dynamic to our team. We are tough to beat if everyone is on their game...especially when other people aren't."
The Mailmen also dominated the glass. Three members, Brandon (season high 14), Kerry (season high 19), and Andy Kempf (third 15) found rebounds all around them. The smaller Tune Squad rarely got second chances, if any, at all.
Andy Kempf has been more than stellar on the glass with 62 rebounds over the past 4 games. That's over 15 a game.
"Just doing what I am supposed to do," Kempf smiled, "my job is to battle the glass and play great D."
His smile broadend, "...and hit the occasional three."
"One all year!" Pat Cripple yelled from across the locker room.
"One more and I'll be shooting better than you!" Andy cried back.
Cripple shakes his head with a grin, "Two is still better than one."
The Mailmen will have to wait some time until their next playoff matchup. The team will likely face M&M Buckeye, who the Mailmen beat by only 2, 42-40, earlier this season.
Saturday, March 10, 2012
Brandon Hunter hits season high as Mailmen roll on to 10-2
Brandon Hunter was in rare form this past Sunday night, totaling 41 points on 15 of 26 shooting from the field. He added 4 rebounds and helped lead the Mailmen past Shawn Kemps Kids 78-41.
The Mailmen saw over 50% of their three pointers fall hitting on 11 of 21. They were 7 of 10 from behind the arc in the first half, pushing to a 42-11 lead.
The Mailmen went into cruise control as they finished out Kemps in a 78-41 route.
"We were locking down defensively and Brandon couldn't miss," Coach Jason Hunter (9 points, 6 rebounds) said after, "I love our defense, but we lost a key part early tonight when Mike went down. Hopefully he can come back within the next few weeks."
Guard Mike Giardina went down early in the first half with an ankle injury jumping for a defensive rebound. He did not return and will be doubtful for the next few weeks team officials said.
Mike was icing the ankle in the trainers room after the game, "I have a pretty high tolerance for pain. But when I came down, I knew it was bad, swelled up pretty quick."
Reports on the ankle after the game were unofficial, but players were describing that it looked like the size of "a baseball" on the way back from the game.
"He twisted it up pretty good," Kerry Hunter said, "he will be evaluated by team doctors later in the week."
The rest of the Mailmen contributed in style as well. Andy Kempf recorded his second double double in as many game with 12 points and 15 rebounds. "Probably my best game ever," Kempf said.
John Reminder added 10 more rebounds and a slew of block shots, Pat Cripple went for 10 and 5 rebounds. He also, to quote himself, "hit a three finally". Cripple had been 1 of 12 from beyond the arc before the game.
The Mailmen take on a tough test this Sunday, facing Boston Road, who had recently lost their first game of the season this past weekend. They are 11-1 on the season.
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Giardina doubtful for game against Boston Road
Preliminary tests on Mike's ankle showed no signs of a break, but the ankle is still "pretty sore and swollen" according to team doctors. He will most likely miss tomorrow's game and will be re-evaluated during the week.
Clinton Weigel will have increased minutes in Giardina's departure.
Cripple's fine "paid"
The team reported that Cripple decided to pay the team back in his own way following this past Sunday's game.
"I took the team out, we hashed things over....we had a good time."
The Mailmen saw over 50% of their three pointers fall hitting on 11 of 21. They were 7 of 10 from behind the arc in the first half, pushing to a 42-11 lead.
The Mailmen went into cruise control as they finished out Kemps in a 78-41 route.
"We were locking down defensively and Brandon couldn't miss," Coach Jason Hunter (9 points, 6 rebounds) said after, "I love our defense, but we lost a key part early tonight when Mike went down. Hopefully he can come back within the next few weeks."
Guard Mike Giardina went down early in the first half with an ankle injury jumping for a defensive rebound. He did not return and will be doubtful for the next few weeks team officials said.
Mike was icing the ankle in the trainers room after the game, "I have a pretty high tolerance for pain. But when I came down, I knew it was bad, swelled up pretty quick."
Reports on the ankle after the game were unofficial, but players were describing that it looked like the size of "a baseball" on the way back from the game.
"He twisted it up pretty good," Kerry Hunter said, "he will be evaluated by team doctors later in the week."
The rest of the Mailmen contributed in style as well. Andy Kempf recorded his second double double in as many game with 12 points and 15 rebounds. "Probably my best game ever," Kempf said.
John Reminder added 10 more rebounds and a slew of block shots, Pat Cripple went for 10 and 5 rebounds. He also, to quote himself, "hit a three finally". Cripple had been 1 of 12 from beyond the arc before the game.
The Mailmen take on a tough test this Sunday, facing Boston Road, who had recently lost their first game of the season this past weekend. They are 11-1 on the season.
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Giardina doubtful for game against Boston Road
Preliminary tests on Mike's ankle showed no signs of a break, but the ankle is still "pretty sore and swollen" according to team doctors. He will most likely miss tomorrow's game and will be re-evaluated during the week.
Clinton Weigel will have increased minutes in Giardina's departure.
Cripple's fine "paid"
The team reported that Cripple decided to pay the team back in his own way following this past Sunday's game.
"I took the team out, we hashed things over....we had a good time."
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Mailmen Score Big, Win Big; Move to 9-2
Brandon Hunter paced the Mailmen with 27 points (13 rebounds) as the team went on for a 74-41 victory against Firehouse.
It was a similar result to the last time these two teams played, Firehouse has not won a game this season.
The Mailmen dominated in every aspect of the game. The 74 points is well above their season average of right around 60. The Mailmen crashed the glass as well, totaling 49 rebounds, 12 boards over their season average this year.
"You can't look past anyone," Coach Jason Hunter (10 points, 3 rebounds) said after, "I wanted to make a statement and I believe we did. Firehouse came out in the first half and hit some early shots, got us going. We may have cruised a bit the latter half of the game, we just need to make sure we keep our head straight moving forward. We need a good push into the playoffs this year."
Kerry Hunter agreed, "I get to see a lot of the action now being in street clothes, and we look pretty solid. We want to press on defense and work for good shots on offense. I think our defense will really push us deep into the post season. We are looking to add a press defense in the upcoming weeks, just another piece of our team that we think will help."
The Mailmen found scoring and rebounds from everyone. Pat Cripple added 13 points, John Reminder 13 rebounds, Andy Kempf recorded his first double double this season with 11 points and boards, and newly signed Clinton Weigel added 7 points and 4 rebounds. Mike Giardina was out due to a family situation.
The Mailmen will battle Shawn Kemps Kids who are 7-4 on the year.
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Cripple's fine lifted
After a further investigation into Pat Cripple's ankle injury, it was reported as a miscommunication between the organization and Cripple's agent. Cripple was competing in a charity basketball game when he rolled his ankle a little over a week ago. The team and Cripple have reached an agreement and the money from the fine will be matched by the team and sent to the charity event for next year.
It was a similar result to the last time these two teams played, Firehouse has not won a game this season.
The Mailmen dominated in every aspect of the game. The 74 points is well above their season average of right around 60. The Mailmen crashed the glass as well, totaling 49 rebounds, 12 boards over their season average this year.
"You can't look past anyone," Coach Jason Hunter (10 points, 3 rebounds) said after, "I wanted to make a statement and I believe we did. Firehouse came out in the first half and hit some early shots, got us going. We may have cruised a bit the latter half of the game, we just need to make sure we keep our head straight moving forward. We need a good push into the playoffs this year."
Kerry Hunter agreed, "I get to see a lot of the action now being in street clothes, and we look pretty solid. We want to press on defense and work for good shots on offense. I think our defense will really push us deep into the post season. We are looking to add a press defense in the upcoming weeks, just another piece of our team that we think will help."
The Mailmen found scoring and rebounds from everyone. Pat Cripple added 13 points, John Reminder 13 rebounds, Andy Kempf recorded his first double double this season with 11 points and boards, and newly signed Clinton Weigel added 7 points and 4 rebounds. Mike Giardina was out due to a family situation.
The Mailmen will battle Shawn Kemps Kids who are 7-4 on the year.
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Cripple's fine lifted
After a further investigation into Pat Cripple's ankle injury, it was reported as a miscommunication between the organization and Cripple's agent. Cripple was competing in a charity basketball game when he rolled his ankle a little over a week ago. The team and Cripple have reached an agreement and the money from the fine will be matched by the team and sent to the charity event for next year.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Hunter - No the Other One - Leads Mailmen in Blowout
Jason Hunter may finally be finding a groove. Coach Hunter dropped a season high 21 points, five of eight from three, as the Mailmen roll past Drizzle 57-26.
Brandon Hunter added 14 points as the two Hunter brother's outscored the opposition by themselves. John Reminder had 12 (8 rebounds) and Andy Kempf grabbed 8 rebounds as the team moved to 8-2 on the year.
It was a lower scoring game for the Mailmen. But that could be due to the large deficit after the first half. The Mailmen defense stepped up again and allowed a total of 2 points to Drizzle at the end of the first half. The Mailmen lead the league in opposition scoring, only 392 points, or about 40 points per game. The lead the league by over 50 points in that category.
"It was good feeling," Jason said after, "very smooth, very confident. Hopefully this gets things moving in the right direction for me offensively. If I can do this on a nightly basis, I think that makes us pretty tough to beat. We can defend just about anyone, just comes down to us making shots. If I'm making shots, we have a lot of offense. Really hope this can continue for me."
J. Hunter has shot much better the past two games, 8 of 15, from three. He was in a slump as of late, shooting under 30% from the year from deep.
The Mailmen will battle Firehouse this coming Sunday. The good guys beat on them pretty well in their last meeting, 70-27. Firehouse has yet to win a ballgame this year.
"We cant look past them," Kerry Hunter said, "playoffs are coming up and we have to continue to roll. One game at a time."
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Weigel signed through year The Mailmen added Clinton Weigel for the remainder of the season. With big man Kerry Hunter out and no timetable for his return, the team added depth with Weigel. Pat Cripple was also out last week after an ankle injury. Weigel had 4 points and 4 rebounds against Drizzle.
Cripple fined by team Word from the Mailmen front office is Pat Cripple was fined an undisclosed amount following his ankle injury. He sprained it playing basketball outside of the organization. Cripple is questionable for this Sundays game.
Brandon Hunter added 14 points as the two Hunter brother's outscored the opposition by themselves. John Reminder had 12 (8 rebounds) and Andy Kempf grabbed 8 rebounds as the team moved to 8-2 on the year.
It was a lower scoring game for the Mailmen. But that could be due to the large deficit after the first half. The Mailmen defense stepped up again and allowed a total of 2 points to Drizzle at the end of the first half. The Mailmen lead the league in opposition scoring, only 392 points, or about 40 points per game. The lead the league by over 50 points in that category.
"It was good feeling," Jason said after, "very smooth, very confident. Hopefully this gets things moving in the right direction for me offensively. If I can do this on a nightly basis, I think that makes us pretty tough to beat. We can defend just about anyone, just comes down to us making shots. If I'm making shots, we have a lot of offense. Really hope this can continue for me."
J. Hunter has shot much better the past two games, 8 of 15, from three. He was in a slump as of late, shooting under 30% from the year from deep.
The Mailmen will battle Firehouse this coming Sunday. The good guys beat on them pretty well in their last meeting, 70-27. Firehouse has yet to win a ballgame this year.
"We cant look past them," Kerry Hunter said, "playoffs are coming up and we have to continue to roll. One game at a time."
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Weigel signed through year The Mailmen added Clinton Weigel for the remainder of the season. With big man Kerry Hunter out and no timetable for his return, the team added depth with Weigel. Pat Cripple was also out last week after an ankle injury. Weigel had 4 points and 4 rebounds against Drizzle.
Cripple fined by team Word from the Mailmen front office is Pat Cripple was fined an undisclosed amount following his ankle injury. He sprained it playing basketball outside of the organization. Cripple is questionable for this Sundays game.
Monday, February 13, 2012
Size Does Matter as Mailmen Fall to Jalepenos
The good guys battled, but came out short, literally, against Jalepenos, 57-53.
The teams were involved in a physical battle all night. Three technical fouls were given, two to the Jalepenos, and one against the Mailmen (John Reminder). Tempers flared and the intensity was high all night long, unfortunately the Mailmen faltered down the stretch and came up short.
Brandon Hunter paced the team with 21 points on 7 of 15 shooting, 5 for 11 from three. He hit his first four shots to start the game, all three pointers, but only managed one the rest of the way. Pat Cripple added 10 and Jason Hunter came out of a season-long shooting slump, hitting on three three pointers totaling nine points.
The Mailmen suffered inside and on the rebounding end against the taller, longer Jalepeno team. Getting to the basket was no problem, but shot after shot was swatted away underneath, and offensive rebounds for the Jalepenos killed the momentum.
"We had a shot to win this game," Kerry Hunter said, "we battled, we just came up a little short tonight."
"As tough as we play," Crip said after the game, "you figure we'd get some brownie points. But our tough play seems to go against us...at least in the refs minds and whistles."
The foul calls were a bit one sided after the first half, 6-0, against the Mailmen. It ended 11-10 with the Mailmen still on the losing end, but it did not look as close as it was.
Jason just shook his head after hearing a question about the refs for the second time this season, "I don't have deep pockets, I'm done talking about it. I just know we play hard and scrap and do what we can, especially when we are undersized. We won't change how we play, we can't if we want to win."
The Mailmen will play a rare Saturday night game this weekend and then a Sunday game following. The Saturday game is a makeup for Super Bowl weekend. They go up against Rockout With Your Lockout who was 2-5 as of this writing.
The teams were involved in a physical battle all night. Three technical fouls were given, two to the Jalepenos, and one against the Mailmen (John Reminder). Tempers flared and the intensity was high all night long, unfortunately the Mailmen faltered down the stretch and came up short.
Brandon Hunter paced the team with 21 points on 7 of 15 shooting, 5 for 11 from three. He hit his first four shots to start the game, all three pointers, but only managed one the rest of the way. Pat Cripple added 10 and Jason Hunter came out of a season-long shooting slump, hitting on three three pointers totaling nine points.
The Mailmen suffered inside and on the rebounding end against the taller, longer Jalepeno team. Getting to the basket was no problem, but shot after shot was swatted away underneath, and offensive rebounds for the Jalepenos killed the momentum.
"We had a shot to win this game," Kerry Hunter said, "we battled, we just came up a little short tonight."
"As tough as we play," Crip said after the game, "you figure we'd get some brownie points. But our tough play seems to go against us...at least in the refs minds and whistles."
The foul calls were a bit one sided after the first half, 6-0, against the Mailmen. It ended 11-10 with the Mailmen still on the losing end, but it did not look as close as it was.
Jason just shook his head after hearing a question about the refs for the second time this season, "I don't have deep pockets, I'm done talking about it. I just know we play hard and scrap and do what we can, especially when we are undersized. We won't change how we play, we can't if we want to win."
The Mailmen will play a rare Saturday night game this weekend and then a Sunday game following. The Saturday game is a makeup for Super Bowl weekend. They go up against Rockout With Your Lockout who was 2-5 as of this writing.
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