Franchise Week 1 Write-ups
by Jason on
Franchise League Week 1 Write-ups
Game 1: Hart Foundation vs $1 for All and All for $1
By THE KING
I didn’t have high hopes coming into this game, with Ouellette and Gold being out for Keith’s team. The spread felt the same way as it was deep in the double digits, with HF giving a whole lot of points and rightfully so. HF, had everyone show up for them, while Keith’s team ended up missing Jamaal too and needed Devin to fill-in the entire game. That seemed like an upgrade for Keith, but would it matter. TO THE ACTION!
Boy, did this game suck for the first 10 minutes (and then the following 30), with both teams, but especially Keith’s team struggling to get going. Rookie Tyler Young put on the kind of shooting display captain’s see in their nightmares when drafting a rookie, as he went 0 for 5 from deep in the first half. His shot didn’t look too bad, but it was wayyyy off in this game. DTO and Keith weren’t much help either, as they combined to go 1 for 7 from 3. Keith claims he can shoot 3s, but my eyes and the stats say different. The only one who looked ok, was the one guy not on the team.
On the other side of the court, HF looked pretty lackadaisical themselves, turning the ball over a bunch in the first half. Although, JDM continued his torrid pace from last season, registering a first half double-double and leading all scorers by far, with 16 first half points. The good passing of this team continued as well with multiple guys dishing out at least 2 assists. Something I love seeing from teams. Move that rock people and everyone eats.
HF went into the half with a commanding and insurmountable 34-21 lead. Both teams looked like trash and I wanted to cancel the game here, but I was told we had to play a second half. BACK TO THE ACTION!
At some point in this half, JDM was assaulted by Devin and that put a stop to his good game. To the surprise of no one, that kind of halted HF’s offense in the second half. Armstrong looked like he lost all his powers the mullet gave him. He wasn’t efficient at all from deep and didn’t get anything going on the inside either. These guys only had 23 second half points, which considering their opponent is pretty fucking awful. Leblanc was the only bright spot with 8 second half points. WOOF!
Of course HF’s putrid offense was nothing compared to the continued bag of crap from Keith’s team who kept shooting 3s no matter how many they bricked. Rookie Young, would post another 0 for 5 from deep and Keith added an 0 for 4 in this half as well. At least Keith was able to show some sort of a pulse down low and get to the line. Devin, also caught the disease of 3-pointers from his teammates and went 0 for 5 himself in the second half. If you’re counting at home that’s three players combining to go 0 for 14 from deep. YUCK!
This game took the form of the worst kind of pick-up game late and merifully Marlon called it with a minute and a half left. No one came out the better from this game.
Grades
Keith D+: Keith told anyone who would listen how good he was and that depth didn’t matter, then he laid this egg week 1.
DTO C+: I guess he played ok, but I barely noticed him in this game.
Young D: There’s no way to spin going 0 for 10 from 3 with zero points.
Devin B-: Decent fill-in job with no notice of playing.
Hart Foundation:
JDM A: He was great until he got hurt, then did nothing, but he didn’t need to, so why push yourself?
Brett C-: Brett was pretty mediocre out there, he should start trying to grow back that mullet ASAP.
Chas C+: Not a bad Chas game, but he was struggling a bit with pressure when bringing up the ball. Something to take note of.
Leblanc B+: Solid debut from Leblanc, who I’ve lowered my expectations for, so this is now a good game.
JJ C+: Not too shabby, but I’d like to see at least one first half stat.
Craig A+++: Not for his performance, but for getting himself into a lot better shape. What a stud he’s looking like now.
by CHAS
Game 2
STAT vs Get that D
Liam ripped off 5 pts in about 30 sec, and Harry's Team jumped out 5-0 18min. Joel added another J, but Landon got a middy to go 7-2. Ini scoop /Civale 3/Liam 3 it was an ugly 15-4. Nair in the building now but Harrys team still working, Ini O board put in 17-4. Joel and J.Mul trade J's 19-6. Nair and Mulville both got floaters to go, but Liam kept pace with a drive. Lando put in, Nair trey ball, then Nair powers in for a post bucket, and then he cashed a J, followed by another Landon J wow what a run 24-21. They were not done Stat trey $ we were tied, but a Shaffer 3 ball at the buzzer gave Harry the edge 27-24.
Joel picked up where he left off and splashed a 3 29-24. J.Mul orb and then J, but Joel so hot right now hits another 3 32-26. Mulville put in but there goes Joel again for 3 35-28.Stat Drive but , yup its a theme Joel canned another 3 off Harry dime 38-31 16 min to go ! J.Mul hits J, but Harry hits the captain J47-33. Nair bucket off cut, Mulv J, Nair high off the window, Mulvil 3, what a run but after an Ini up n under it was 49-42.. Stat 3 ball was up and good, he liked that so much he hit another 3, and then Nair wanted to be cool so he hit a 3 they had the lead 51-49!! Liam hits both ft's to tie it at 51 all. Harry had a big stop on Stat, and then Liam with a filthy take for the lead. Nair calmly cashed a J to tie things. Stata converts a big time drive , J.Mul steal, Lanon ft's and that's all she wrote. What a comeback !
Stats Team
Stat-A-) He had some defensive lapses but man were those 3's and drive huge. His motor was very good this game.
MulVille-B- Quiet but solid game, hustled hard on the boards and converted tough buckets in the lane.
J.Mul-C+- Little quiet in his Franchise return , getting settled in with his new squad. had a big steal at the end.
Landon-B- I thought he was solid with made the most of his minutes/opportunities.
Nair-A-) Really came in a provided some real fire power. Gota love the 3 blcks/ 3 steals as well
Get That D
Harry-B-) Not much stats, but I thought he played well. Big D in a huge spot, just couldn't get his guys to close out, or that's what he said.
Ini-B-) he was good very quiet in the 2nd half. needs to be the alpha on this squad.
Shaffer-A-) Was red fire hot, but had some big defensive lapses down the stretch.
Civale-D- He knows it was bad
Liam-A- best 1$ player ever
Game 3
Mac vs Mazz
Sexy Tities got us started going 1-2 from the line. Mazz splashed a 3 , got get out on that 3-1 18 min. Cawley J, but Tits high off glass. Koller lost by the D gets an easy bucket 5-5 16 min. Tits with a dime to Mac, and then Mac by himself to the cup 9-5. Mazz keeping his team in it with the trey 9-8. Cavano answers with a 3 of his own, and then Koller liked that so much he swished a trey ball, he would add a running basket, then a middy, and then a post bucket it was 21-9 wow! Willy Aleen would get on the act nailing two deep ass 3 balls 27-14 after a Cawley bucket stops the floodgates. Tits, and Evan traded buckets , but Corp could not afford to trade, as they do it again after buckets from Cawley, and Mac. Mals would cap off the impressive half with a buzzer-beating 3 it was an ugly 38-21 at the half.
Koller picked up where he left off going 2-2 40-21. Mazz found Luigi with a dime, Cawley to the cup for a mini run, Evan hits a 3 after a Willy bucket 43-29. Mac/Cawley trade buckets. Cavano J , but Mazz's team still fighting Luigi obrd put in /Cawley j 47-35. Koller would go on a 6-0 run pretty much putting this one away, Mazz's team would get with in 11 but this one was over 69-56.
Mac's Team
Cavano-B- He was solid, finding his role on his team, I expect even more production.
Titts-B-) Didnt score it a ton, but he was a terror on D, his hustle was awsome
Mac-A- One of the best players of the night. Was dominant on both ends
Koller-A- Ditto Mac, if they play like this going to be nearly impossible to beat then.
Willy-B- rock solid rookie debut , loves the deep 3!
Mal-A++++++++_ Legend get better, and get back and kick our ass!
Corp
Mazz-C+- Prolly would have been a lower grade but Mazz never gave up despite the tough game, he had 4 blocks and was coaching hard.
Sydorko-B-) Alays brings a strong effort, thought he was rusty on both ends tonight
Evan-B- Thought he was to quiet on D, thought he rebounded and shot well though.
cawley-C+- Scored well, but rebounding was lacking alot
Drew-D- Come on man !! to many turnovers, he will have better nights.
Luigi-B-) Thought he hustled well, kinda a bright spot for them
Game 4
Rosi vs Talbot
Grant trey ball master nails a 3 right out of the gate 3-0. Hardin smooth as butter J 3-2. Frongi converts Harding dime 4-3 18:30. Talbot nice drive, but Frongi crispy from 3, and then adds scoop shot 9-5. Rosi kept it going with a deep trey11-5 16 min mark. Harding 2-2 , but Divine in action with a post bucket 13-7. Harding 2-2 again 15-7. Talbot filthy drive, but Rosi answers with a J. Grant 3 ball its goodTalbot would splash 3 straight 3's suddenly his squad was up 21-18 7 min. Harding answered with a sick jumper 21-20. Walker with the big boy move in the post, but Frongi lined up a 3 and it was good, followed by a Rosi and 1 nice push from them 25-23 after missed ft. Harding pushed the lead to 4 with a smooth J, and then Jakobson got in on the act with 2 broken play layups. t the break it was 31-24.
Frongi and 1 to start half to put them up 10, but Grant canned a 3 to keep pace.
Grant would add a finish off the window, Divine J lead was cut to 36-31. Jakobson ended the mini run with a hoop. Talbot wasn't done as he drove in, and then Divine in the post 38-36 13 min to go in the ball game. Dive post, talbot drive thy had the lead 40-36. Momentum was swinging and swung hard as Kerk the Man lined up deep from 3 and it was a big one. Rosi squad could not recover, as Walker started pounding them in the post, they would get it to with in 7 , but that's all she wrote. Team talbot shuts everyone up 55-47.
Team Rosi
Rosi-C-) Not sure I've seen him play this inefficiently before, very weird game from him. 7 dimes is nice though.
Harding C-)-Kept them in it, but seemed to be rushing a lot. When he uses his smoothness he's great but got flustered tonight
Frongi-B-) Started well but kinda disappeared
Stull-C- Hustled hard had a dime, he will have better days
Jakobson-C+- Got buckets but got roasted in the post.
Team Talbot
Talbot-A+- He plays this this they are a true contender
Divine-B- took him awhile but when he got working int he post it was the key
Grant-A-) Provided scoring and 7 dimes, very impressive
Kerk-B-Did his big man thing, and hit the game changing 3
Orlinksi-C-He hsutled hard , not much on the stat sheet.
Walker-C+- He was good at the end, but they ill need more.