Game 4

Meco Piledrivers 7 - The Pipe Kings 5

Inconsistent play was the recipe on Tuesday night as the Piledrivers jumped out to a nearly insurmountable lead, only to need a heroic effort in the last game to avoid the collapse. The Piledrivers jumped out and won game one with ease and took game two in overtime. Game two included a sack trap from Backhaus. He selflessly allowed his sack to take the brunt of a throw and then made the catch. After losing game three Meco won games four and five and it appeared that the rout was on. Meco up 4-1 with halftime approaching.

It was at this point that the wheels fell off. It would be difficult to point your finger at one player or even two or three players. It was a case where in each game, somebody made the crucial error that cost the match. Whether it was a lame weak throw by NY Caraco, or an ill fated attempt at a catch, or a suicide attack gone wrong. Somebody blew it in every game! This allowed the Pipe kings to narrow the gap. The Wolf showed some flashes of the team MVP form of last saeason. He was the first player out in almost every game. However, when he stayed on the field, he was very effective offensively and defensively.

Rage continued to be a steady force contributing on both sides of the ball. Big Bri is starting to turn his arm in to a consistent weapon. Free Agent Rich Monroe demolished a few players with a cannon of an arm until late in the game when his arm was completely shot. Geoff continues to play consistent dodgeball. NY Caraco contributed very little (other than a top quality beard and a few wise ass comments). In one game after making a catch (his only positive play of the evening) he said "i believe this is where i talk trash... I own you! Brint it". Ironically, someone did bring it and elimintaed him shortly after.

Entering the last game, it was Meco clinging to a narrow 6-5 lead. With a scarce 30 seconds left to play, there were three Piledrivers against only one King and it appeared the game was over. At this point, TJ gave into the taunting of the Pipe Kings and attempted a full court throw with a big ball. The result was a catch and overtime. With their backs against the wall, the Piledrivers made three catches in the overtime session to secure the win.

It is becoming evident that in order to be successful, the wreckless balls out style from last year has to be replaced with a cautious and defensive style game. When all of the Piledrivers commit to this, the wins come fairly easily. However, too often the allure of the quick attack is too much and these mental mistakes cost games. This was illustrated when Rich yelled "hold on to the little balls! Play Smart!!!". A veteran Piledriver replied with "I know, i was just too fired up!"



2 wins - 2 losses, 24 points