tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6372029287243637381.post400255600327135058..comments2023-12-19T05:46:52.397-06:00Comments on USTA Dallas League Tennis Blog: 3.5 Week Two RecapUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger89125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6372029287243637381.post-68623509284950175212008-04-28T09:45:00.000-05:002008-04-28T09:45:00.000-05:00I agree that most self-rates do not underrate them...I agree that most self-rates do not underrate themselves. A few do and they stick out. I do find there are plenty that overrate; they do not get the publicity because nobody cares...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6372029287243637381.post-18942392599357920622008-04-28T01:25:00.000-05:002008-04-28T01:25:00.000-05:00Not all self-rated players under-rate themselves. ...Not all self-rated players under-rate themselves. Actually, I've found it to be the opposite but there always seem to be some that get the headlines and most good teams do tend to have a couple. <BR/><BR/>Is it true that the Austin top "8" tournament won't allow self-rated players?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6372029287243637381.post-11195498978319299042008-04-27T21:31:00.000-05:002008-04-27T21:31:00.000-05:00What's up with Oak Creek/Nehlsen not reporting the...What's up with Oak Creek/Nehlsen not reporting their scores?<BR/><BR/>P.s. Bruce Nehlsen has a child molester mustacheAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6372029287243637381.post-70583858924018282102008-04-27T21:24:00.000-05:002008-04-27T21:24:00.000-05:00Re: El Dorado & Canyon CreekThey really Suck,Oak C...Re: El Dorado & Canyon Creek<BR/><BR/>They really Suck,<BR/>Oak Creek and oak Ridge's best players were at the brookhaven tourny this weekend and nether team could get a point.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6372029287243637381.post-31482376853461130892008-04-27T19:44:00.000-05:002008-04-27T19:44:00.000-05:00This is in response to the question John Kraemer h...This is in response to the question John Kraemer had about the concern someone had for self rated players. The self rated players should not be allowed in league, major zone tournaments or the Sectionals, they've already been banned from the final " 8 " tournament. Other tournaments, which would include all of the 100 point ones, would give guys a place to play, perhaps 3 of them, to size up a player to see where he really belongs and then they would be in the system with a computer rating. I know that guys could still throw matches, but when a self rated player enters, then they can be looked at in a certain light which is better than what we have now. I believe that this would help<BR/>greatly because there are way too many guys coming in with just a self rated tag on themselves and really the only ones who would object to this would be the ones who want to cheat!<BR/>David PratherAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6372029287243637381.post-87644145139563555032008-04-27T14:16:00.000-05:002008-04-27T14:16:00.000-05:00I saw about 10 minutes of the HP vs Lakes match on...I saw about 10 minutes of the HP vs Lakes match on 4/12. During the time I watched, Atlas played pretty good tennis. His partner, Myers, was complaining about an injured wrist. Myers looked bad and missed a ton of shots. One of his HP teammates told me that he just moved into a new house and hurt his wrist lifting boxes.<BR/><BR/>I don't know these guys well and can't say whether everything was legit. But the wrist injury probably played a role. I also notice that Myers has not played any matches since 4/12 _ maybe due to that injury.<BR/><BR/>On a side note, I think it was pretty dumb for their captain to play an injured player. They have a large team and plenty of good players on their team. Why put an injured player out there and take a chance? Decisions like that could cost them big time during the playoffs.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6372029287243637381.post-80679904768750149222008-04-27T13:54:00.000-05:002008-04-27T13:54:00.000-05:00I've played David Atlas in a social match and he i...I've played David Atlas in a social match and he is solid but he is not great. HP has better players than Atlas. Parekh/Juaregui/Harrison/Wiley/Garudhadri are all better.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6372029287243637381.post-91600585437347886562008-04-27T13:10:00.000-05:002008-04-27T13:10:00.000-05:00I will be the first to say that I know nothing abo...I will be the first to say that I know nothing about 3.5. But there has been a lot of talk on this blog about how good David Atlas is. Based on his record, his loss on 4/12 seems very suspect taking into consideration who he played with and against that day.<BR/>Can somebody explain? Also, looks like my buddy John is in a strong flight with two other 3-0 teams. I haven't heard much about the Canyon Creek team in his flight. Any thoughts?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6372029287243637381.post-36821711363739253802008-04-27T13:01:00.000-05:002008-04-27T13:01:00.000-05:00I'm in Kirby. Come out to Garland today at 2:30 i...I'm in Kirby. Come out to Garland today at 2:30 if you are free.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6372029287243637381.post-49581058827558965132008-04-27T11:42:00.000-05:002008-04-27T11:42:00.000-05:00I got bored with the 4.5 and 4.0 blog pages. No o...I got bored with the 4.5 and 4.0 blog pages. No one would talk to me. Since Corey is talking 3.5 maybe I can get his response here. Corey, my 4.5 team plays your 4.5 team at high point, next Sat. May 3rd, 2:30 start - please confirm.<BR/><BR/>And to John Kraemer, I didn't know you played on the Houston Nationals team ??? Did you live in Houston at the time? That explains why you were so chummy with those Houston boys at the Major zonal a month/two ago...next time I play you I will have visions of a big "H" on your shirt. ha! Hey, is this 50 mile rule in place yet? And what are the specifics?<BR/><BR/>Cary, sorry to inform you, you are wrong about your singles player not running out of gas in the 3.5 match last yr against Houston - I heard it straight from the horse's mouth. <BR/><BR/>To Anonymous (at least I think it was an anonymous, there are SO many), I do appreciate the commentary about good Captains, pushing their players to get better, having hard practices, and most importantly gelling as a team, and wanting to win for each other. I think that is one of if not the key element. After you become good enough to win, you have to really want to win, for the other guys, for the team.<BR/><BR/>KirbyKirbyMartinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02971266483959699910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6372029287243637381.post-65848468584976030262008-04-27T09:34:00.000-05:002008-04-27T09:34:00.000-05:00Oak Creek really whipped up on Canyon Creek yester...Oak Creek really whipped up on Canyon Creek yesterday (5-0). Canyon Creek default line two singles (not good).<BR/><BR/>Eldorado got ripped again! The Oakridge boys whipped up on them (5-0). Eldorado defaulted line 1 and 2 singles (not good). What’s the deal with these guys? They haven’t won a match yet.<BR/><BR/>It’s awful when a team has to default a line.John Kraemerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962284735857093437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6372029287243637381.post-85559269835253084382008-04-26T22:46:00.000-05:002008-04-26T22:46:00.000-05:00I think Henson could be competitive at 4.5 doubles...I think Henson could be competitive at 4.5 doubles. He would probably be more effective at 4.5 doubles than Kyle Bowman at 4.5 singles or doubles.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6372029287243637381.post-38224164721920871022008-04-26T22:40:00.000-05:002008-04-26T22:40:00.000-05:00I just saw that HP/Jameson's team squeaked out a 3...I just saw that HP/Jameson's team squeaked out a 3-2 against the weaker Lifetime. They lost both singles lines. Eventually, their very average singles is going to catch up to them. They appear to be solid in doubles but their singles is very suspect.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6372029287243637381.post-46361247053547298072008-04-26T14:43:00.000-05:002008-04-26T14:43:00.000-05:00John,My concern is a general one. It seems like e...John,<BR/><BR/>My concern is a general one. It seems like every year at level 3.5 (maybe not for 4.0 +) new, self-rated players beat up on guys that have been playing 3.5 for several years during the City Playoffs. Then those self-rated guys go on to the next level.<BR/><BR/>Take last year for example, Cary's team had Kyle Bowman, Trae Bowman, Henson, TD, etc. Kyle is probably competitive at 4.5 and the others competitive at 4.0. I'm not saying that's cheating and it's not against the rules _ that's just the way it works.<BR/><BR/>This year the top teams (Garland, Oak Creek, HP, Life Time) all have 3 or 4 new self-rated players. And I bet a few of those guys are darn good. I think all the playoff teams worry about how good will those new guys really be.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6372029287243637381.post-25902033481627058042008-04-26T07:42:00.000-05:002008-04-26T07:42:00.000-05:00In particular, what self rated players are you con...In particular, what self rated players are you concerned about?John Kraemerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962284735857093437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6372029287243637381.post-13742677003369638352008-04-26T07:40:00.000-05:002008-04-26T07:40:00.000-05:00Looks like a great day for tennis. Time to kick s...Looks like a great day for tennis. Time to kick some butt!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6372029287243637381.post-70275862650533495562008-04-26T06:36:00.000-05:002008-04-26T06:36:00.000-05:00I don't give a dam about Bender. He is a weak pla...I don't give a dam about Bender. He is a weak player and his team doesn't look very good.<BR/><BR/>I'm concerned about the self-rated ringers playing this year for Garland, Oak Creek, High Point and Life Time!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6372029287243637381.post-23585168108113765572008-04-26T06:24:00.000-05:002008-04-26T06:24:00.000-05:00I played against Bender in doubles at High Point i...I played against Bender in doubles at High Point in January. He is an old guy and definitely a weak player. He is extremely slow, his serve just bloops over the net, and his backhand is weak. He can hit a decent forehand if you hit the ball right to him. However, he played with an outstanding partner who covered 2/3 of the court. Near the end of the first set Bender had some trouble breathing and his partner had to take him to the emergency room. I don't know the whole story but obviously he has some health issues he is dealing with.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6372029287243637381.post-36528768050325249132008-04-25T22:39:00.000-05:002008-04-25T22:39:00.000-05:00From the tennis warehouse message boards,"I played...From the tennis warehouse message boards,<BR/>"I played for Bender in 2007. I can't talk about 2004 or 2005. He captains out of a large public facility with a ton of players. Each year he holds team tryouts for new players. Team tryouts are held at a local college and involve a large number of interested players. Only the best are added to his roster. Players not making the cut are usually picked up by other teams.<BR/><BR/>Last year he held tough and frequent team practices sometimes with local Pro's helping with strokes & strategy. He also organized a team singles "ladder" and doubles "ladder" with intense challenge matches throughout the year. This forced everyone to compete for their spot on the team.<BR/><BR/>He always told everyone to play hard and guys never tanked matches. But nearly everyone improved and some improved dramatically. He is very organized and coordinates team activities well. Bottom line _ serious, competitive players love to play for him and want to be on his team. Social players find other teams.<BR/><BR/>I hope to play on his 3.5 team this year (if I make the cut!)"<BR/><BR/>Then you move to the compound with father Bob and the underaged sex begins!Klameckihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05154931829731828699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6372029287243637381.post-76929449571478232622008-04-25T19:14:00.000-05:002008-04-25T19:14:00.000-05:00I was on a 3.5 team in 2005 which lost to Bender's...I was on a 3.5 team in 2005 which lost to Bender's team in the City Playoffs. Bender definitely had some ringers on that team. But I did not see any signs of tanking or sandbagging.<BR/><BR/>Checking TennisLink: While Bender's 3.5 team made Nationals in 2005, Bender did NOT personally play at City or at Sectionals or at Nationals. I think simply because he was not competitive. No one would sit on the sideline at Nationals if they could compete. And no one would "tank" on a team going to Nationals in HOPES of POSSIBLY making Nationals next year. That just wouldn't make sense. So let's give him the benefit of doubt in that regard.<BR/><BR/>On the other hand, let's "string him up" for recruiting a bunch of ringers over the years at both level 3.5 and 3.0.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6372029287243637381.post-46446464303131084732008-04-25T19:05:00.000-05:002008-04-25T19:05:00.000-05:00still a legit question:How does someone with wins ...still a legit question:<BR/><BR/>How does someone with wins at sectionals and nationals at 3.5 in October 2005 sit out and then show up as a 3.0?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6372029287243637381.post-51906239234455382162008-04-25T18:47:00.000-05:002008-04-25T18:47:00.000-05:00Obviously the "bender observer" has some kind of a...Obviously the "bender observer" has some kind of axe to grind. Likely he was on a team that lost to one of Bender's teams in years gone by and he has not gotten over it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6372029287243637381.post-14243224818981112672008-04-25T17:54:00.000-05:002008-04-25T17:54:00.000-05:00I have never seen Bender play either personally bu...I have never seen Bender play either personally but I have to be honest some of those results are fishy but maybe he truly is a 3.0 player. They aren't Garland fishy but any team that wins a lot will always have some questionable results. I have also started to notice as has been talked about before that there are people that are playing too high above their actual playing level so knowing the DQ policies I would find it hard not to coach a player to take it easy on someone if I thought they were in a match up where they truly outclassed a player and I believed my player to be at the accurate playing level. obviously I didn't do that last week with Noaman but I think he will be OK.Cary Bazan aka Lucky Thunderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11876564249848425083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6372029287243637381.post-75328125948212446272008-04-25T17:27:00.000-05:002008-04-25T17:27:00.000-05:00I do not know Bender. But it seems very strange f...I do not know Bender. But it seems very strange for someone to define themselves as an "observer" of someone else. That's kind of weird.<BR/><BR/>I have not respect for anonymous mudslingers. That's cowardly and who could trust a coward to be truthful?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6372029287243637381.post-24885469515427182072008-04-25T15:04:00.001-05:002008-04-25T15:04:00.001-05:00Thanks for noting that John, that is one thing I h...Thanks for noting that John, that is one thing I had to consider for that lineup that you had beaten him before and I think your style of play would beat TQ 75-80% of the time.Cary Bazan aka Lucky Thunderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11876564249848425083noreply@blogger.com