4.0 QT Next Weekend

So one week till the QT starts so we might as well start the smack talking. Two teams will advance because of Brookhaven's finish in flight A. This makes each match very important, should be a great weekend of tennis.

Odds to advance:
Greenhill (EVEN)
If not for a slip up early in the season this team would be in the DCC, but as we all know (especially me) early season slip ups will come back to haunt you. I think this team matches up well especially since there is no amazing singles players in this mix of teams. My only concern is the number of self rates that are already flirting with expulsion. Having to play more matches cannot be a good thing if this team has August aspriations.

Garland (5 to 1)
On paper this team doesn't do much to excite me but I cannot argue with their results in a solid flight A. My apprehension from making them a lock would be their lack of depth. I think they have a solid 8 that they used against Bob's team but is there anyone that can step in. Vijay will be the most important player along with Kingsley and Sierp, if those three are on this team should do well..

Brookhaven (8 to 1)
This is a hard pick between Garland and Brookhaven. I like the doubles teams of Burt's better than Garland but I think for the most part their match will be a 3-2 toss up. Echeverry and Boccara will be key in that match up. Is Arenas going to see more singles time or will he help out in doubles?

Canyon Creek (25 to 1)
It is a good thing for this team I am picking them so low because I did the same in the regular season and look where they ended up. The match I have to look at to see how far this team can go is their match v. JCC. The match wasn't close at all and that is the level of play they will see from the top 3 teams in this QT.

Village/Gordon (Pick a large number to 1)
I didn't realize they had made it into the QT until I just pulled up the schedule. Actually just looking over their roster Crow was a good pick up and Angulo is solid. Durand and Ravoof are very capable players but there is just not enough depth or star players to make me think this team can be competitive.

Big matches:
Friday night:
Garland v. Brookhaven (This could decide 2nd place very early)

Saturday afternoon:
Greenhill v. Brookhaven ( If there is a team that can take out BMo and crew it would happen here)

Sunday morning:
Greenhill v. Garland (Depending on what happens in the other two matches this one will either decide seeding in the DCC or who makes it in.)

3.5 QT Schedule Out

3.5 QT Schedule:

Friday, July 9 - 8:00 P.M.
JCC vs. Bent Tree
Village vs. Oak Creek

Saturday, July 10 - 9:00 A.M.
Oak Creek vs. JCC
Village vs. Bent Tree

Sunday, July 11 at 11:00 A.M.
JCC vs. Village
Bent Tree vs. Oak Creek

The match of the weekend is actually on Friday night with the Village vs. Oak Creek. The winner of that match wins the QT. I have given an analysis of who I think takes it on my comment inside. But who cares what I think. I am opening this up to the anons and players from the rosters of the QT teams. Give us your insights and smack talk!

Regardless, Good Luck to all !!

4.5 Wrap-up -> play-offs

But for the Lifetime v LBH score in flight C still not being posted, the season is over!

As it stands the QT will be contested between:
Royal Oaks
TBar
Las Colinas Herget

These should be closely contested matchups and it will not surprise me if all are tied on 1 win and 1 loss.

TBar are deep and James Warner is an excellant singles player but they lack a clear number 2 and that is their weakness. For dubs, Schnittker & Modic can play with anyone but after that, although very tough I don't see lines that can consistently beat LC or RO teams.

Royal Oaks questionable addition of Chris Bell gives them the edge. Not sure that he will not be DQ'd as he committed to TX Tech and (although I don't know how to verify? help....) have been told that out of Plano West he had some tournament and high ranking finishes when he was there as recently as 2008. Not sure that this makes him eligible for 4.5? If he's legit though, RO are the favorites.

Las Colinas have come out of a tough division and can't be overlooked. Unfortunately I don't know enough of there players so tough for me to handicap.

DCC qualifiers:
HP Nguyen
OC Branch
Garland Noel
Brookhaven
QT - Royal Oaks

I'll handicap that field next week.....

3.5 Season Rap

I leave you this rap
to ends thing up;
and to summarize which teams
will fight for the cup.

I said it before
and I'll say it again;
the competition in 3.5
has gotten real thin.

My Flight A predictions
were right on the money;
with Garland taking first
and leaving others looking funny.

Flight B - I missed
with Brookhaven's blunder;
So hats off to HP
and the Village-just 2 lines under.

Flight C another given
with Bender on top;
and an end-of-season gift
to Bent Tree for a QT spot.

Oak Creek joins the QT
with the Fall's hall pass;
but that's all the post season they will see
so they better make it last.

City will come down to the two
of Sisk vs. Bender;
and most likely dueling again
as the Sectionals contender.

So that's it for me
as 3.5 comes to an end;
best wishes to all
and may the best team win.

4.0 final regular season matches

So it seems like we just started but we arrived at the end of the regular season.

Flight A:
High Point and Garland end with tough matches both looking for a win to get to the DCC and also in jeopardy of falling out of playoffs entirely if they have a really bad match. Most likely they will both win and then it will come down to style points to see who goes to the DCC and who goes to the QT. I have to go with High Point but I think it will be very close because I don't expect the big self rates out and risk being lost for the postseason.


Flight B:
Well I think this one is easy. Win or go home in the MOW between the SWAT team and Lifetime. Brookhaven just needs to mop up last place JCC to keep their hopes alive and pass the loser of this match to get into the QT. I won't make a prediction, I will leave that up to you all. I do like our chances better now that the teenagers are off the menu.

Flight C:
So it looks like Gleneagles v. Village for the QT spot. I am not sure who to pick but if you are forcing me I guess I will take Gleneagles just on the shear amount of depth but I will admit ignorance on these rosters.

Flight D:
Greenhill is in the clubhouse with a strong finish but their hopes lie in Stonebriar who have really nothing to play for but I know they are type of crew that will still bring their best if they are available that is. I don't see an upset here, Lakes will stay undefeated and head to the DCC.

Flight E:
JCC goes to DCC. Congrats! Canyon Creek heads to the QT, congrats to Mark's team for making it to the postseason, I will be honest I did not see that one coming. I thought 3rd or 4th at best.

Best of luck to all except for those Lifetimers.