You want to be at the club by 6pm on Thursday.
OK, the season is still early, but if you’re looking for a great match to watch, the top four ranked players in our club are playing in the 6 o’clock match on Thursday, November 15th. Eric Arvold and David Brock will be battling Andrew Bayliss and Mike Deam for bragging rights. Every level of player can learn a thing or two from these guys… or simply be mesmerized by their shot making abilities.
Eric Arvold is the sole lefty in the bunch, which puts him on the deuce side of the court. He’s steadily been the the best or one of the player at the club for many years, having won the Club Championship twice, as well as Smack! twice.
Andrew Bayliss has a huge serve and moves exceptionally well for a “big guy”. He’s got game in every aspect and is a two time Fall Classic champion.
Mike Deam is the guy that no ones ever heard of because he seldom plays TCC tournaments. But he’s as consistent as they come, being the perpetual no.3 guy at the club. He likes the deuce court, so look for him to set up shop there and drive.
David Brock is our fiery three-time Club Champion and in the no.4 spot. When his game is on, he can literally take over a match. Get ready for some rocket returns!
What’s more, the Packer game will be kicking off at 7:20, so the paddle gods have really done their part in putting the night together. Throw in some home cooked chicken chili, the Vodka Alliance and other fixin’s that may be tossed into the pot and you’ve got a truly all-star night!
Match-of-the-year player David Brock had this to say, “The last Thursday night gameI I watched at the club, this happened…”
Come on up and join us… bring your wife, your girlfriend, or a new recruit!
p.s. > On Court 2, at the same time, will be the match of Farley/Hale vs. Martone/Provancher…. who are considering playing naked to draw some attention away from Court 1.
Please no nudity on court 2!
It’s finally cold, golf season is over, cedar clubbers are finally mending burned bridges, and it feels like the season is about to start. Let’s right this ship together.
So in an effort to MTCCGA and garner as much attention as possible in the process, I implore: COME ONE COME ALL TO THE THURSDAY NIGHT DOUBLE HEADER.
There will be at least two epic showdowns. Player ranks 2-5 showdown from 6-720pm. The packer game then starts at 720.
Top 10 Reasons to MTCCGA Tonight (in no particular order):
1. I’m bringing white chicken chili.
2. Tommy is bringing pizza and his awful 90’s rock playlist. (both are assumed truths)
3. Einhorn is taking non-monetary bets via email as you read this.
a. Opening line is Bayliss -120 (bet 120 on Bayliss to win 100)
4. Watch Bayliss in a highly competitive match, even I have to admit, he’s dam’ fun to watch.
5. Larry Kane won’t be there.
6. It’s a ‘must win’ packer game – Rodgers is already rock hard for this showdown
a. Packers still have a 23% chance of making the playoffs
7. Thursday Night = Best Night at TCC
8. You don’t really do any work on Fridays anyways
9. Free beer
10. You know you miss your winter friends
Cheers to a Packers victory over the Seahacks tonight!
— Dave Brock
I’d like to say that it was the match of the year, alas – Arvy didn’t show up.
Instead, #5 ranked Brad Brogan filled in to keep the match at the top of the ladder. Since I was playing in the least watched match of the night (on court 2 at the same time — which was a fantastic match, btw), I didn’t see much of the action.
What I can say is this… Eric Arvold’s no.1 status should be revoked and moved Wednesday night to re-learn what “true love for the game” really means. Not for missing the match (we’ve all missed matches), but WHY he missed the match.
Bowling. Seriously.