February 24, 2008

No court for old men

On Hollywood's biggest day, the dry court was no place for old roadsters. Instead, the game's young guns atoned for last week's humiliating setback with a resounding 20-7 win.

Led by the Kid, Scooby and Doo, the speedsters let it be know there would be blood early and often, storming to a 6-0 lead before their aging opponents could respond.

"We had good legs out there today, a lot of speed, a lot of good movement, a lot of good ball control," said Elvis as even his usual robust play was overshadowed by his quicker linemates.

"We're getting into Spring and it really helps having the young guys because they can just run and run," said Gump, who rebounded from last week's loss to post the Sunday Morning shutout be limiting opposing shooters to less than ten goals.

While last week the veterans were able to use their experience and guile to forge a dramatic comeback against a similarly youthful opposition, this week there would be no rebound, on the scoreboard, or on the court.

"We weren't getting any of the lucky bounces you need sometimes," said Beetle Boy. "Speed is just about everything in this game; we were just out run. They had it all over us today."

"They were just a bit quicker," said Lak Attack. "The younger kids can get to the ball quicker, and that makes a big difference in a game like this when the courts are dry."

And when the veterans did get to the ball, they seemed unwilling to pay the price, said Elvis. "It seemed like they just didn't rise to the challenge. They had some of the more defensive players in the game, but they just didn't seem up to the task today."

Indeed, it was hard for the veterans to stay motivated after their first period struggles, said Cowboy Bill, who arrived at the game already winded from an 8 km run. "It didn't look like we were ever going to get any momentum going our way. It's really easy just to want to pack up and get out of Dodge."

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Posted by jaysuburb at February 24, 2008 03:21 PM
Comments

I guess it's safe to say Pig Farming Goalie has been makin' bacon.

Posted by: Living Legend at March 1, 2008 05:29 PM

I'll also be a no-show this week. I'm recording with my band all day.

Posted by: Scrappy at March 1, 2008 12:32 AM

can't make it either. with a baby on the way, my weekend availability is now and is going to be scarce; i'll do my best tho

Posted by: pfg at February 29, 2008 08:09 PM

Still nursing the ligaments...might need one more week on the IR. Be back soon.

Posted by: unabomber at February 25, 2008 11:48 PM

Rebounding from last weeks loss...last time I checked, we won last week too. This Jay Suburb character has really been hitting the bottle hard lately. Anyone know the number for AA?

Posted by: Gump at February 25, 2008 10:47 PM

Uhhh, not sure anyone but The Colonel is counting but that's back-to-back wins for his teams the last two weeks. Young guns, old farts - it doesn't seem to matter as long as The Colonel and Doo are on the same line. I say bring on more good weather!

Who's PaulOne?

Posted by: The Colonel at February 25, 2008 07:55 PM

i will be in korea and back march 10, when is stanley stick? how do i qualify? really pissed off after that game i should go back to my old ways and start using my stick as a tomahawk and teach dem younsters some manners...how come paul one did not make the scratch?

Posted by: lobsterboy at February 25, 2008 11:26 AM