"Cougar Bait" Steam Rolls "Dirty Burg"

Last Friday night, The defending champions "Cougar Bait" improved to 2 and 0 on the early season with a 40 to 18 win over "Dirty Burg" who now drops to 0 and 2. Playing without "center" (we say that word very loosely) Matt Hooper "Cougar Bait" called up Tim Burke from the NBA D League and he didn't disappoint with great on ball defense and stellar offensive numbers throughout the game. Captain Schleicher has named Burkey to the team for the remainder of the season. Dave Martin again shot the lights out from down town and continue his lock down defense on either Chris Brooks or Tommy McDermott, "Dirty Burg" two best offensive players. Brian Hill provided defensive energy all over the court, making big plays on both sides of the ball, while Dave Glassmen continued to lead the league in rebounds. ( I honestly believe he had 25, no lie) Mike "The Plumber" Maloney continued his offensive onslaught burying threes and moving constantly without the ball (LeBron takes notes, you don't need the ball in your hands to make plays) "Dirty Burg" was stopped all night by the veteran squad who played excellent man to man defense all night. Chris Brooks lead the way, even with a cold shooting night. McDermott used his mid range game very well connecting on jumpers all over the court, while Travis Jolly had a solid game in the post. "Dirty Burg" has the potential to be in the mix of things if they can get their season turned around in a hurry. They have the talent and a good set of role player, they just need to gel a bit more as a team. "Cougar Bait" continues to roll on all cylinders going forward, with the added extra motivation of falling in the Commissioners Week 1 Power Ranking to 4th, after winning the title and dismantling their week one opponent. Just out of respect... The defending champions of any league should not lose their number 1 power ranking until they lose... Cougar Bait doesn't plan on doing so.

Things may not get any easier for "Dirty Burg" as they square up against "No ID No Idea" on Thursday nights, while "Cougar Bait" takes on "Dump Em Out."

Thumbs Up Punches the Dirty Burg in the Mouth

It was the same story from the first possession to the last. Thumbs Up started the game 7-0 and didn't take the foot off the gas. The Commish started the game off with a turn around pull up on the first possession, and sharpshooter Matt Donnovan made his debut noticed in a hurry by banging out three threes in the opening minutes. Reigning Player of the Year Doug Schlehuber did the usual with a couple threes, some beautiful finishes at the rim, along with an a no look behind the neck assist. The offense was quarterbacked by Dan Nagle. young Steve Burrill also played great in his Thumbs up debut with a couple threes including the game ender and some fast break finishes. For the Dirty Burg, their offense was carried by Chris Brooks and Travis Jolly. They also had a solid contribution from young gun Danny Refuse.