 Thursday, April 12, 2007
The Stanley Cup Playoffs
The real hockey season, the Stanley Cup Playoffs, started last night. As great as hockey is, the marketing geniuses at the NHL have all three local teams (Rangers, Islanders, and D*vils) playing with start times of 7 pm, 7:30 pm, and 8 pm tonight.
What if you want to root for one team and root against the others? Remote control and picture in picture only work so well.
Here's an idea for the NHL suits. Start one of the three local teams on Wednesday night instead of all three within an hour of each hour.
Stanley Cup Hockey is a real two month grind that doesn't reward the best team but the team playing the best hockey starting now.
As for the locals, the Rangers have great goaltending and solid offense. The Islanders got on a roll during the last week but it will be hard to win it all with a third string goalie. The D*vils have the winningest goalie of all time, Martin Brodeur, but can they score enough goals? This question was posed by Brodeur himself in answering a question from Michael Kay on ESPN 1050 AM on Tuesday.
I have almost all of the anti-Jersey feelings out of my system except the D*vils and the Jets moving to Jersey so I can't root for the D*vils.
I can't root for the Islanders as I grew up a Guy Lafleur (Canadiens) fan and the Islanders broke the Habs Stanley Cup streak in 1980.
I think the Rangers are getting better but are a year or two away from playing for the Stanley Cup. BTW, the last time that all three were in the playoffs at the same time was when the Rangers last won it all in 1994. We'll see what this you brings.
I don't want to jinx the Sabres but cautiously optimistic that they'll win it all if they stay healthy, touch wood.
Since I went to college in Buffalo, go Sabres (and Rangers)!
Posted by the Tank in NY.
Wednesday, April 11, 2007
No Big Macs for Bulls Fans
After the Tank finished working out at the gym last night, the Tank turned on the radio and the station was preset to ESPN 1050 AM which had the Knicks game on. After briefly checking the Knicks score, the Tank remembered that the Yankees were on WCBS 880 AM, switched over, and enjoyed listening to that game as the Yankees thankfully won 10-1 behind Andy Pettitte, touch wood.
Though the Knicks were routed 98-69, they did prevent Bulls fans from getting free Big Macs as the Bulls just missed getting 100 points for the free Big Macs according to NBA.com
With that quick change of the channel, the Tank officially and fully transitioned from basketball to baseball.
Let's hope the Knicks get Kevin Durrant or Greg Oden in the Lottery as the Knicks were almost officially mathematically eliminated from playoff contention.
Posted by the Tank in NY.
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Tuesday, April 10, 2007
"So This Is What It's Like When the Mets Are Popular"
The Three Metsketeers (Linda, Steve, and the Tank) met at Steve's office in Union Square for a lucky pre-game wheat grass shot. The yellow school bus that normally sells wheat grass shots wasn't there for some reason. The Tank is very superstitious and apprehensive to leave without his lucky pre-game wheat grass shot but the show must go on, touch wood.
"So this is what it's like when the Mets are popular," Linda remarked at the overflow crowds as we walked into the Shea. Linda is not used to the big crowds as she is a Mets fan through good times and bad. It is her first Opening Day at Shea.
We got in time for the first pitch from John "Remember the Maine" to Jimmy "The Phillies are the team to beat" Rollins picture taken by the Tank below.
John Maine worked a three up, three down top of the first.
Jose Reyes struck out. Lo Duca lined out to third. Beltran struck out. 0-0 at the end of the first inning.
Delgado gets on with a bunt. DW grounds out into a double play. Alou popped up in the infield to end the inning.
In between innings, we were treated to Jose Reyes Spanish Academy:
"Me gusta montrar el tren numero siete." English Translation: "I like to take the 7 train."
Utley sacrificed in the pitcher Hamels.
Burrell popped up to end the inning. The Phillies lead 1-0.
Shawn Green flew out to center. Jose Valentin called out on strikes. John Maine gets an infield single. Jose Reyes gets a Texas League single. Paul Lo Duca grounded out to short. The Phillies still lead 1-0 after the first inning.
Ruiz grounds a single to center. Rowand walks. Nunez walks to load the bases. The bullpen starts to warm. Hamels grounds out first to catcher to get the runner at home. Rollins grounds out into the inning ending double play.
Beltran flares out a broken bat infield hit that Big Mouth Rollins bobbled the throw anyway. Delgado singles to left and Beltran advances to third. Can DW get a key hit? DW strikes out swinging on ball four. Alou strikes out. Steve and Linda aren't thrilled with Shawn Green. "Save me from Lastings (Milledge)!" Steve shouts. Green walks to load the bases. Valentin singles home two runs including close play at the plate. John Maine strikes out. The Mets lead 2-1 after two innings.
Utley ties the game on a solo shot. Howard walks. Burrell singles to right. Ruiz flies out to center. Rowand walks on a full count to load the bases. Here comes Willie with the hook after 104 pitches. Ambiorix Burgos comes in and gets Nunez to ground out on the second pitch. The game is tied at 2 after the top of the third.
In between innings, a Phillies fan is fan booed for wearing a Howard jersey. "He is also stupid enough to not be wearing a jacket," Linda added commenting on the bone cold weather at Shea where 44 on the thermometer felt more like 34 (ok, even colder) thanks to the wind chill.
The game stays scoreless until Reyes starts the 5th with a pop up to the pitcher but he advances to second on the collision. Everyone is okay but the Tank's fingers are starting to freeze. Lo Duca grounds out to second and Reyes advances to third. Beltran walks on the unintentional walk. Delgado sacrifices to center, Reyes tags, and the Mets lead 3-2. DW is at bat but Beltran is out on the steal attempt.
Hamels grounds out. Rollins Hit By Pitch. Victorino hits a Texas League Single to advance Rollins to third. Utley fouled off about 10 pitches to work a full count. He finally struck out. Howard hits a three run shot to give the Phillies a 4-2 lead. "The Mets should have brought out Smith," Steve says. "Look at the fans exiting," Linda adds. Burrell strikes out to end the top of the sixth but the Phillies lead 4-2.
DW flies out to center to start the 6th. Alou walks. Green at bat makes Steve want to keep Lastings Milledge in New Orleans. Green struck out. Valentin flies out to left to end the inning. Phillies still lead 4-2 at the end of the 6th inning.
Ruiz struck out. Rowand grounds out. Nunez grounds out to end the top half of the 7th.
"Get Up and Stretch!". A great version of "God Bless America" is performed by a brave soul only wearing a suit and not a winter jacket.
Lo Duca singles with two men out. Beltran walks. Delgado singles to center to close the gap to 5-4. DW flies out to right. He throws his helmet in disgust.
The Tank is also disgusted by the wait in the hot chocolate line. A guy in front of me ordered five hot chocolates and a coffee. Alou hit a gapper to right center. Green hit a broken bat single to left. Pinch runner for Green but Valentin's attempt is thrown to third on the force out. Julio Franco is the pinch hitter. Julio walked on four pitches. Jose Reyes is up with the bases loaded. Jimmy "We're the team to beat" Rollins bobbles the ball. The tying run scores and everyone is safe. Lo Duca is up and a wild pitch advances the go-ahead run. Mets lead 6-5. "The Phillies suck!" cheer echoes around Shea. Lo Duca walks on four pitches. The Phillies go to the bullpen. Beltran's sacrifice to center scores Franco who tagged from third. Delgado walks on four pitches. Can DW redeem himself? DW does and hits a two run double to the left field wall. The Mets lead 9-5. Turn the line-up card around as Alou comes up to bat again. "Jimmy Rollins!" chant echoes again. Alou singles and scores two more. The Mets lead 11-5. Chavez grounds out to short. The Mets put a crooked number 7 up in the bottom of the 8th inning and lead 11-5.
Mets closer Billy Wagner enters the game to one of the Tank's favorite songs, Metallica's "Enter Sandman". Utley grounds out to second. Howard strikes out. Burrell strikes out to end the game. The Mets win 11-5. Yes, Jimmy Rollins is correct, the Phillies are the "team to beat" as the Phillies slide to 1-6. 
The only down part was that the Mets didn't play BTO' "Takin' Care of Business" and went with "Celebration" instead.
Steve took the photo of the new construction of "Jackie Robinson Stadium" (AKA Citi Field) below slated to open in 2009.
Posted by the Tank with special commentary from Linda and Steve Live at Mets Opening Day at Shea Stadium in Flushing, Queens.
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Monday, April 09, 2007
Knicks Season Is Slipping Away
The Knicks lost another tough one to the Detroit Pistons tonight, 91-83. They are now four games behind the last playoff seed. Unless the Knicks make up four games in the last five games like the NY Islanders did this past weekend, their tee times await.
Posted by the depressed Tank in NY.
Sunday, April 08, 2007
Will the Tank Conquer His Hoola Hoop Demons and Win Musical Chairs?
It's time for everyone's favorite adult co-ed game show, Co-Ed Disco Crisco Twister, which features kids games like Musical Chairs, Name That Tune, and Co-Ed Disco Crisco Twister. Co-Ed Disco Crisco Twister
offers men the opportunity to participate as they are not allowed in Amateur Female Jello Wrestling.
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The house band warmed the crowd up with classics like "Video Killed the Radio Star" by the Bungles and "Wanted Dead or Alive" by Bon Jovi.
Your co-hosts Colin and Jessica rally the crowd with the Co-Ed Disco Crisco Twister theme and explain the rules. Colin also has in his own band. Check out Willpilotmusic! Good rocking music!
Without further ado, it's time for Co-Ed Disco Crisco Twister.
Contest #1: Musical Chairs: FireFlies versus Watchers. Round and round they go to the tune of the Pussycat Dolls' "Doncha Ya" ("Milkshake") song.
As the competitors try to balance holding onto to their beers as they contest for position for an open chair, some unfortunately spills. "No crying over spilled beer," Colin quips.
The band changes speed and it's down to Seth of the FireFlies versus Sheena.
Seth was a gentleman and yielded his seat to Sheena.
Voyeurs scored their first point.
(1B) Voyeurs versus Church: The Tank made the final five in his last appearance and hopes to do better this time. Team Church is really strong with Church, Chia, Dana, and the Tank. Team Church has three of the final four competitors -- almost like the 1985 Final Four with Big East Powers Georgetown, Saint John's, and eventual champion Villanova. Andrea from Team Voyeurs is eliminated so Team Church wins by default.
Who will be the eventual individual champion? Chia is the next to be eliminated. It's down to the Tank and Church. The competition is fierce as Church and the Tank are two equally rugged men. Round and round they go, the music stops, and Church and the Tank battle for position. This is not for the faint of heart. The Tank and Church battle for the chair like a basketball rebound ala the Bruise Brothers, Jeff Ruland and Rick Mahorn, battling each other instead of the other team. It's almost like the old Dodge Ram commercial where the two rams collide. The Tank locks in, lowers his left shoulder, and plants his right leg in the floor. This is reminscient of when he became the King of the Metallica Mosh Pit at Woodstock 1999. BTW, the look at James Hetfield's face was priceless as the Tank wore Ric "The Nature Boy" Flair's t-shirt and bellowed his trademark "Wooooo!" into the Upstate New York night.
The Tank conquers his hoola hoop demons and wins the Musical Chairs competition. Wooooo!
Contest #2: Pass the Orange Relay:
(2A) The FireFlies versus the Watchers.
Person #4 on the Watchers lost the orange so they had to go back to the beginning.
Person #3 on the Watchers (DBA the FireFlies) lost the orange. "The FireFlies can play music but can the win the relay?" Colin muses.
Both teams are dead even down to the beer chugging leg and the FireFlies win their second point.
(2B) Voyeurs versus Team Church:
The Tank passed the orange to Chia, Chia is an ace hoola hooper. Chia passed it to Zach but the orange slipped. Church threw it back to the Tank who restarted it. The Voyeurs had a lead but their beer drinker dropped the orange. Team Church's rally anchored by Church's excellent beer drinking won the day for Team Church and puts them in the lead with 2 points.
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As the Ramblers take the stage, the Tank wishes Jessica luck in her upcoming biathlon. Go Jessica Go!
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Event #3 Flip Cup: One beer per team.
(3A) Team Church versus the FireFlies: As Chia doesn't drink beer and the Tank is the world's heaviest lightweight drinker, we give our beer to Church, our MVD, Most Valuable Drinker.
Team Church takes an early lead and extends it as Church is the fastest beer drinker in the land. But, he unfortunately could not flip the cup onto the table so the FireFlies ties Team Church for the lead at 2
points each.
(3B) Voyeurs versus the Watchers:
In a closely contested race, the Voyeurs lose a tough one to the Watchers. Dana slams her cup in defeat.
The Watchers score their first point.
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*** Upcoming Events FYI:
(A) Due to the Easter and Passover Holiday Weekend, we'll skip the second Sunday of April. Therefore, Sunday April 15, is the next Amateur Female Jello Wrestling at Don Hill's and Sunday, April 22, is the next
Co-Ed Disco Crisco Twister back at Arlene's Grocery.
(B) DJ Lokey is spinning the tunes.
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Event #4 Name That Tune: Yes, name the tune but also continue with the chorus.
The FireFlies have the advantage as they are solid musical team. What was the name of the first tune? Wow! That was fast. Point to the FireFlies. They continue to roll with the following:
"Like being abused." - FireFlies
"I touch myself" - Watchers
"The boys are back in town" - FireFlies
"I am loser baby" Church but didn't get artist, Beck.
"Killing Me Softly" - FireFlies. For a bonus point, Colin asks who Roberta Flack wrote that song about. Not even the FireFlies knew that the answer was Stevie Wonder.
"Satisfaction" - Not sure who got that point.
"Holiday" - The Tank does his best Madonna impersonation. Point to Team Church. Boo yeah!
"Safety Dance" - Watchers.
"Come on Light My Fire" - FireFlies.
"Bohemian Rhapsody" - Not sure who got that one.
"Life is a highway" - Voyeurs.
The FireFlies obviously have an unfair advantage.
At the end of Name That Tune, the FireFlies have the lead with 8 points with the Watchers (5 points), Team Church (3 points), Voyeurs (3 points), Colin (1 point).
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Event #5 Co-Ed Disco Crisco Twister: The event you all have been waiting for....
After the crisco is spread on the Twister mat, all competitors must put their hands in Crisco:
Church and Chia compete for Team Church and Zach and Jeremy compete for Team Voyeurs.
Right hand green
Left hand yellow
Right foot yellow
Right foot green
Right foot red
Left hand red
Left foot green - Church is out
Right foot blue
Right hand yellow
Right foot green
Right foot yellow
Left hand green
Left foot red - Jeremy is out.
Left foot green
Right foot red
Left hand red
Right hand green
Left foot yellow - photo
Left foot green - Chia is out
Zach is the winner - One point for the Watchers.
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Voyeurs versus FireFlies:
Dana and Dan compete for the FireFlies
Colin and Sheena compete for the Voyeurs.
The Twister move by move follows below:
Right foot green
Left hand yellow
Right foot red
Left hand green
Right hand yellow
Left foot blue
Right foot blue
Left hand red - Colin is out
Left hand yellow
Right foot green
Left foot red
Right hand red
Left foot yellow - Sheena is out
Right foot red
Left foot green
Left hand blue - Dana is out
Dan from the FireFlies wins.
Team FireFlies is victorious with 9 points, followed by the Watchers 6, Team Church and the Voyeurs tied for third with 3, Colin has 1 point.
Until next time at Don Hill's on April 15 for Amateur Female Jello Wrestling and Arlene's Grocery for Co-Ed Disco Crisco Twister on April 22, this the newly crowned Musical Chairs Champion Tank reporting live from Arlene's Grocery on the Lower East Side of Manhattan.
Saturday, April 07, 2007
Happy Easter and Passover!
Though Steve and the Tank are on the road spending time with our families, we wanted to wish those readers who observe Easter and Passover a Happy and Safe Holiday!
Whatever Holiday you observe, best to you and yours.
Posted by the Travelling Tank in Upstate NY.
Friday, April 06, 2007
Medford Bob Says
Guest blogger Medford Bob went to the movies recently. Without further ado, Medford Bob Says
Nipples and Sixpacks
Went to see “300” at the Imax at Lincoln Center last night. Always love to go there as it feels like being a kid a the movies for the first time when everything is sooo big and loud. I had seen the film before on its first weekend and wanted to see it in gimongous form so this time I was really able to watch the film itself. It is hilarious. The only line in the film that runs true is when Dominic West rails at the Spartan council “We don’t need a history lesson here”. True dat. I had to bite my tongue to stop giggling at David Wenham doing his best Snidely Whiplash narration at the beginning and the end, (especially when vamping in front of 40,000 Greek soldiers which included 10,000 Spartans. ) railing against “mysticism and tyranny” (why not horticulture and Armageddon? Or macaroni and cheese) while the guys in the second row are asking “what did he say?”. Really, the intro for this turkey should have been by Sherman and Peabody. Lets make it easy though and look at what was historically right here. There was a Sparta, there was a king named Leonides and a place named Thermopolis, there were Persians and their king was Xerxes and, there was a Greece. And everybody had nipples. So, we have history taken care of. Now we can get on with the film. I was wondering what they did with all the outtakes from Lord of the Rings. Was it just me or did the Immortals look like orks? And when they couldn’t beat the Spartans, what did they do? They turned Mongo loose! And this guy was tough! (even though he looked like one of the party crashers in “Weird Science”) Stab him in the arm, just a scratch. Stick him in the eye, “I’m not dead yet”. You gotta chop off his head. Explain this one to me. Conservatively speaking, half a million troops, over a thousand warships, and they can only afford ONE combat rhino? And I haven’t seen elephants that clumsy since the first Fantasia. And when you ask a Spartan what his occupation is, the answer is “Woo Woo Woo”. The last guy to use that line in a film was Curly Joe Howard! Visually, it was great. Best cape work I’ve seen since “Spawn”. And who knew there was gainful employment for lepers? You could become a priest of the oracle and spend your days licking drunken teenage nymphets. Sweet. Trying to discuss the holes in this film afterward with a couple of women was like trying to have a female explain to you that there was no plot in Hallie Berry’s “Catwoman”. You just can’t make the connection. All in all, a great time and definitely worth the trip. And the best part is, you can buy it on DVD and just crank heavy metal music. Might make more sense.
Kudos to Heather Mills on Dancing with the Stars. Best hip hop number I’ve seen in years. And congrats to the NIT for the WVU/Clemson final. One of the most exciting zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz………………………..
Thursday, April 05, 2007
4/01/07: Extreme Challenge Trials "Mayhem in Mahwah"
Steve and the Tank are proud to begin our coverage of Extreme Challenge Fighting. We turn it over to Steve’s MBA buddy guest blogger Jason Nocco. (Editors note, Jason will post some photos shortly, so come back soon.)
The night started off with a bang… almost. For a Long Island guy, Mahwah NJ is in the middle of nowhere. GPS could not help me find this place. I pulled over to ask a lady for directions and she ran across the street, nearly getting clipped by a car, and got on her knees to talk to me. She looked like a desperate housewife, the ugly one, so don’t get too excited. Anyway, another car pulls up to ask me how to get to the middle school where the fights were being held. The girl was a 10! She had two friends in the car and so did I. I also had a lot of Coors Light! The night was shaping up.
When I finally found Ramapo Ridge Middle School where the event was being held, the 10 got out of her car and said “I noticed from your license plate you are from New York.” BOOYOW BABY! How could I possibly F that up? You will find out the answer in 3... 2… 1… That was the last time I talked to her all night. No, I’m not kidding you and no I’m not proud of it.
Like I said, I had beer anyway so I was able to move on. I got my pass and went in the building when much to my surprise I saw one of the event staffers asking the lost wench that I rescued to be a ring girl. I got to watch her walk around for 14 fights. I’m still horny. If you are reading this and you are her, try to get in touch with me directly. I don’t trust Steve or the Tank with your contact information.
Now on to the fights. There were a lot, so I’m going to stick to the three that got the best crowd reactions.
Anthony Abatelli of the talented Militech N.Y. camp came out to Du Hast by Ramstein. I’m not sure what Du Hast translates to in English, but my guess is going to be “I’m going to get in the cage and slam you on your head.” The first textbook slam came quickly in round one and they kept on coming. It was a totally dominating performance by the rising young star that fought in only the second fight of his career.
Rick Barany’s undefeated (never even lost a round) streak came to an end via the only knockout of the night after dominating and almost ending the fight via submission in an earlier round. Eventually the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu expert traded punches with the massive Pedro Gonzolez and got the worst of the exchange in haymakers. I feel bad for the next guy Barany fights because this man is a real bad ass and he’s probably going to be extremely pissed off. The crowd erupted with chants of “Pedro” in the biggest crowd pop of the night by far.
Al Iaquinta brought home the Extreme Challenge Trials Super Welterweight Championship belt by defeating Nick Mauriello. Team Militech N.Y. ended its night with another dominating performance. Iaquinta put the pressure on early and maintained a high level of intensity throughout the fight. Mauriello was taken down almost at will. Iaquinta did not sit down after the bell in any round and looked as fresh in round 5 as he did when the first bell rang. I have never seen stamina like that before. This kid could have went 10 rounds and slept with the ring girl and still would have been able to blow balloon animals to scale of Wrigley Field. Hey, even Vince Vaughn couldn’t do both! Look out for this 19 year old, he is only getting better. I have a feeling if striking to the head was allowed on the ground; Mauriello would have gone to a steakhouse after the fight… for an eye patch.
As a side note, Team Rhino had enough guys in their corner to start their own football team (offense and defense). If you are at a bar and you see them, deflate your beer muscles and hide your girlfriend.
David Martucci is building an army in my hometown of New Hyde Park, N.Y. I recently started going down to his after I passed by and noticed an octagon in the window. This is a true MMA school and I expect to see some of these guys in UFC one day. I’m going to get their autographs now before they make a lot of money and have their security guards usher me away.
After watching this fight, I went out to the XL Lounge, danced and made out with a hot chick, got a friend drunk and locked him in my car for 15 minutes (he looked like a redneck on cops in the back seat of a police vehicle) and then fell asleep driving home about 40 times. Best night ever (minus all the hot chicks without the sex stories).
Speaking of hot chicks, there were a lot at this event. I would have gladly fought at least 10 or 15 of them… at one time... naked… but I digress.
Thanks go out to Promoter Ed Hsu who put on a great show. I can’t wait for the next event.
Featherweight (122-125.9 lbs)
Nick Buff (Eclectic MA) def. Kyle Jergensen (Team AFS-The Asylum)
Unanimous Decision after 3 rounds
Light-Heavyweight (167-174.9 lbs)
Shawn Forman (Rhino Fight Team) def. Joel Nott (Bloomsburg MMA)
Unanimous Decision after 3 rounds
Super Lightweight (135-139.9 lbs)
Samad Mobley (Ninja University) def.Will Smith (Team AFS-The Asylum)
Submission (Rear Naked Choke) at 0:10 Rd 3
Light-Heavyweight (167-174.9 lbs)
Ted Grimonus (Jerry Jones) def. Tony Mills (Rhino Fight Team)
Submission (Rear Naked Choke) at 1:44 Rd 3
Super Middleweight (160-166.9 lbs)
Anthony Abatelli (Militech N.Y.) def. Justin Porter (Team AFS-The Asylum)
Unanimous Decision after 3 rounds
Super Middleweight (160-166.9 lbs)
Joe Camacho (NJ Pride) def. Jamie Crowder (Renzo Gracie)
Submission (Rear Naked Choke) at 2:00 Rd 3
Super Heavyweight (210-249.9 lbs)
John Incledon (Hudson Valley BJJ) def. Dave Eckert (Team AFS-The Asylum)
Submission (Choke) at 1:05 Rd 3
Super Light-Heavyweight (175-182.9 lbs)
Cody Vidal (XFC Fight Club) def. Michael DeLeon (Modern MA)
Submission (Guillotine) at 1:42 Rd 1
Heavyweight (195-209.9 lbs)
Pedro Gonzolez (Modern Army Combatives) def. Rick Barany (Militech N.Y.)
KO 0:10 Rd 2
Middleweight (154-159.9 lbs)
Joe Volpe (Rhino Fight Team) def. Chris Miele (Team AFS-The Asylum)
Submission (Rear Naked Choke) at 1:35 Rd 1
Super Heavyweight (210-249.9 lbs)
Ryan Contaldi (Jerry Jones) def. Gino Terranova (Thai Shudo MA Academy)
Unanimous Decision after 3 rounds
Middleweight (154-159.9 lbs)
Lester Caslow (Rhino Fight Team) def. Marco Cheung (Jericho MA)
Submission (Choke) at 2:40 Rd 1
Cruiserweight (183-189.9 lbs)
Brandon Mullien (Team AFS-The Asylum) def. Fred Neukum (Washington MA) Unanimous Decision after 3 rounds
Main Event
Extreme Challenge Trials Super Welterweight Championship (147-153.9 lbs)
Al Iaquinta (Militech N.Y.) def. Nick Mauriello (NJ Pride)
Unanimous Decision after 5 rounds
Posted by Jason Nocco in the middle of nowhere.
Wednesday, April 04, 2007
NCAA Men's and Women's Final Four
March Madness is one of the best times of the year especially because it bridges the gap between the end of football and the start of baseball. It's also a magical time of year of Cinderellas, upsets, and elation (Syracuse 2003).
The Tank got the two men's finalists correct and the Ohio State score, 75. However, the Tank predicted Florida scoring 73 instead of 84 points. My apologies to all our bettors.
Basketball condolences to Columbus Craig and the Buckeyes.
Congratulations to Gators Coach Billy Donovan and the Gators players for coming back. Let's see if Coach Donovan comes back to Florida or goes to that "old Kentucky home". Even Coach Donovan's Dad did not know what Billy was going to do as of Monday night. The Tank is monitoring that situation very
closely.
Congratulations to Tennessee Coach Pat Summitt on her 7th championship. She is one of the greatest coaches of all time, male or female. She only needs three more wins to overtake the Wizard of Westwood, John Wooden.
The Tank also wanted to tip his hat to the Rutgers Women's Basketball team. They destroyed a very good LSU team in the National Semifinal on Sunday night but ran into the Tennessee buzz saw last night.
The Lady Scarlet Knights were well coached by C. Vivian Stringer and should be poised for great things to come in the future. See Kathleen, the Tank does say positive things about New Jersey as I have recently let most of my negative feelings about the Garden State go after lots of prayer and meditation.
Posted by the Tank in NY.
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