Andre Maur: Bob, tell me that a squash roadie didn't just rob the tourney Bob: well...Maybe ....but not necessarily.... Andre: ....Bob....What happened? Bob: Well Andre, there was this dude from Chicago, he was a very friendly player, he didn't say 'no' when I asked him to play... Andre: ...and.... Bob: ...He robbed us.
Congratulations to Edward G. (4.5)
We had 9 players in last night's Squash SMASH Tourney - Great turn out considering the last few weeks have been pretty slow. Edward G. (4.5), in town for just a beat, came up to play some squash.... He taught a lot of Atlanta squash players how Chi-town does squash.... He went through a tough field too: Fletch C. (5.0) - fell, Chris E (3.5) (and also a Houston roadie) - fell, Luis P. (3.0) our strong local - fell twice! He said he'd be back in maybe January (I would too if I knew the flock was easily fleeced). Graciously, Edward did forgo the Marlow's Tavern Gift Card and donated it to the next tourney. Atlanta - Make ready your preparations and skills.
1. Edward G. (4.5) - $81 + $25 Marlow's Tavern Gift Card
2. Luis P. - $39
3. Todd H. (3.0) - $15
Saim K. (5.0) - Won the NIB ball for signing up online.
The final full bracket
All things considered - it was a battle for the night with lots of new players: Chris E. (3.5), out of Houston and who debuted in our Sept 14 tourney, came back for some more action. Luis P. (3.0) brought a friend, David R. (3.0) and even though David fell in the first round, he said he had a lot of fun. Speaking of Luis P., he gave everyone a run for the money with some great gets and long rally. This is Luis's 3rd time coming in 2nd... a gambler might put their money on him in the next tourney. We also had Wayne J. (4.5), who being a upper level skill player is used to giving up weight to all the lower level players... but not this tourney - Wayne got to face two 3.0 players but then also had a battle against Saim K. (5.0). Saim K., who usually doesn't sweat, had a bead of sweat on his brow that match. Did I mention Robert M. (4.0)? He's been gone for a long while and last played back in August. We reminded him what happens to players who don't play for a while. Even though he just left to go to Bangkok, hopefully, he'll be back in a week or two.
All in all it was a great night. I hope everyone had a great time.
Below are some great pics n vids and more terrible commentary.
I'll have next week's tourney announcement up in a day or two. Until then, you can always follow along with live updates and latest info on Twitter @EvenSquash, Facebook @EvenSquash, Instagram @EvenSquash. And you can always add your email address (see the left side bar) to get emails about the latest posts.
Bend the legs! - Bob -
Wayne J. (4.5), green shirt, vs Saim K. (5.0)
Wayne working the cat like reflexes... because he had to.
Todd H. (3.0), green and white shirt, vs. Saim K. (5.0)
Saim is letting Todd serve.
Chris E. (3.5), blue shirt, vs. Edward G. (4.5)
Roadie on Roadie action - there can be only one.
Robert M. (4.0), red shirt, vs. Todd H. (3.0)
Robert at the dance... remembering the moves.
Edward G. (4.5), black shirt, vs. Fletch C. (5.0)
Racket skills vs. Speed
Todd H. (3.0), green and white, vs. David R. (3.0)
Sum it up: A seasoned tourney player vs a first time player
Fletch C. (5.0), white shirt, vs. Saim K. (5.0)
We've seen this before... you could actually make a gif out of it and no one would know. #smooth
Chris E. (3.5), blue shirt, vs. Edward G. (4.5)
Do the roadies show their true speed... or do they hold back? #hustler
Luis P. (3.0), black shirt, vs. Edward G. (4.5)
If Atlanta had to put someone to hold back Edward, it would definitely be Luis P. #Greatplay
err.... reboot..... Let's try this again. This Wednesday Squash Tourney!
Since we did not get enough people for last week's tourney, this is from the Nov 9 post...
You skeerd?
Morgan P. (3.5), Gary W. (4.0), James W. (3.0), Alex W. (3.5), Robert M. (4.0), Courtney W. (3.5), Vincent L. (3.0), Anjo G. (5.0), Michael W. (3.0), Fong Y. (4.5), Charlie J. (5.5), Adam S. (4.0), Tom R. (2.5), George B. (3.5), Frank G. (2.5), M. Hadi (3.0), Gareth J. (4.0), Brian S. (3.5), Shane G. (4.0), Cody H. (2.5), Chris M. (3.5), Andrew M. (4.0)
Come back - We'll be nice
We miss you - We miss your $15
That's just the short list of some of the players we haven't seen in months. Seriously though, if you haven't played in a while you know you're missing out on some great squash and massive fun. Since you've been gone, players have gotten better, the handicap matches are spot on fair, and there are lots of new prizes. Get back on that T!
So we can start on time, be there no later than 6:15 to pay, warm up, and start.
You are not guaranteed a spot until you have paid the entry fee ($15, cash only).
16 player max. Priority will be given to those that sign up online.
$15 entry fee - Cash prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd
Handicapped, mixed skill level play - Anyone can play anyone, beginners to experts!
Double elimination - If you lose your first match you can fight back to 1st!
Matches are best 3 games - Fast and fun matches.
No commitments - Show up at 6:15 and play! That’s it.
If you missed last week's action (maybe you were doing something lame and not squash related like watching the World Series or something), read about how Carl K. (2.5) won on RESULTS - 02 NOV Weekly Wednesday Squash SMASH Tourney
If you do plan to play in this week's tourney, please help me out and reserve a 1-hour block on courts 2, 3, and 4 from 6:30 - 8:30 on www.MyLT.com
I will be live tweeting the tournament with pictures and some match video this week, so if you can't make it, you can follow the action on Twitter @EvenSquash. I will also post a few updates about the tournament on Facebook @EvenSquash and Instagram @EvenSquash
Morgan P. (3.5), Gary W. (4.0), James W. (3.0), Alex W. (3.5), Robert M. (4.0), Courtney W. (3.5), Vincent L. (3.0), Anjo G. (5.0), Michael W. (3.0), Fong Y. (4.5), Charlie J. (5.5), Adam S. (4.0), Tom R. (2.5), George B. (3.5), Frank G. (2.5), M. Hadi (3.0), Gareth J. (4.0), Brian S. (3.5), Shane G. (4.0), Cody H. (2.5), Chris M. (3.5), Andrew M. (4.0)
Come back - We'll be nice
We miss you - We miss your $15
That's just the short list of some of the players we haven't seen in months. Seriously though, if you haven't played in a while you know you're missing out on some great squash and massive fun. Since you've been gone, players have gotten better, the handicap matches are spot on fair, and there are lots of new prizes. Get back on that T!
So we can start on time, be there no later than 6:15 to pay, warm up, and start.
You are not guaranteed a spot until you have paid the entry fee ($15, cash only).
16 player max. Priority will be given to those that sign up online.
$15 entry fee - Cash prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd
Handicapped, mixed skill level play - Anyone can play anyone, beginners to experts!
Double elimination - If you lose your first match you can fight back to 1st!
Matches are best 3 games - Fast and fun matches.
No commitments - Show up at 6:15 and play! That’s it.
If you missed last week's action (maybe you were doing something lame and not squash related like watching the World Series or something), read about how Carl K. (2.5) won on RESULTS - 02 NOV Weekly Wednesday Squash SMASH Tourney
If you do plan to play in this week's tourney, please help me out and reserve a 1-hour block on courts 2, 3, and 4 from 6:30 - 8:30 on www.MyLT.com
I will be live tweeting the tournament with pictures and some match video this week, so if you can't make it, you can follow the action on Twitter @EvenSquash. I will also post a few updates about the tournament on Facebook @EvenSquash and Instagram @EvenSquash
Not to minimize the accomplishment but it was a slow night... only 5 people played. Normally 5 is too small to run a tournament but we went for it anyway hoping that one of the players that signed up online would be able to make it last minute to make a field of 6 (the min).
But that didn't stop Carl K. (2.5) from overpowering 4 other players to take home first place of $45! There were a lot of tough matches and they covered the skill levels, from 2.5 to 5.0. Carl got knocked down into the losers' bracket in the first round by Todd H. (3.0). Saim K. (5.0), a tournament favorite and holding the highest winnings, was surprised by the newcomer, Tucker M. (4.5) in some really hard matches. Rehan S. (4.0) cleared the winner's bracket and was waiting on Carl K. a few matches from them. Luckily, Tucker M. (4.5), wore out the other players but had to leave early and forfeited out. Now in the finals and worn down, Rehan S. looked to Carl to let him go home easily. Carl obliged and beat Rehan in 2 quick games. If you see Carl H., congratulate him on the win. 1. Carl H. (2.5) - $45 2. Rehan S. (4.0) - $20 3. Todd H. (3.0) - $10
* Due to the small field, consolation prizes or gift cards were not given out
Thanks again for everyone who played. Special thanks to our sponsors, Marlow's Tavern, Sushi Nami, and Under the Corktree. We also appreciate the crowd of spectators that watched the finals and added to the excitement.
Below are some more highlights, video, and pics. Thanks again to everyone coming out to play!
I'll have next week's tourney announcement up in a day or two. Until then, you can always follow along with live updates and latest info on Twitter @EvenSquash, Facebook @EvenSquash, Instagram @EvenSquash. And you can always add your email address (see the left side bar) to get emails about the latest posts.
Bend the legs! - Bob -
Rehan S. (4.0) in black vs. Carl H. (2.5)
In the finals....
Carl K. (2.5), in the white shirt, vs. Todd H. (3.0)
Not to be taken for granted
Tucker M. (4.5), red shirt, vs. Rehan S. (4.0)
Rehan comes here for abuse.... and Tucker gives it...
Tucker M. (4.5) vs. Rehan S. (4.0)
The long point that puts Tucker in the losers' bracket
