tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6625710123724017027.post1745387834932549345..comments2023-09-27T06:44:18.713-05:00Comments on Houston League Tennis Blog: Sectionals this weekHtownHackerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12203003267930578792noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6625710123724017027.post-48996227318508552892010-10-15T23:05:01.814-05:002010-10-15T23:05:01.814-05:00No, Pete didn't tank. First, he self-rated at...No, Pete didn't tank. First, he self-rated at 4.5 which would make no sense if he wanted to be 4.0. Instead, he just got his ass kicked a lot because he had plantar fascitis, hadn't played competitively in a long time and was basically a walking unforced error.<br /><br />As additional evidence, he lost the decisive line in at least two of the JCC's summer 4.5 matches. <br /><br />Given the way he's now tearing things up in the fall 4.5 leagues, I suspect that he will be 4.5 come spring.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6625710123724017027.post-86575442753167679952010-10-15T20:13:11.339-05:002010-10-15T20:13:11.339-05:00i'd be interested to see what the computer put...i'd be interested to see what the computer puts Rios at. did he tank in the summer league or something?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6625710123724017027.post-18352805761895481352010-10-12T12:31:11.838-05:002010-10-12T12:31:11.838-05:00There are a couple of 4.0 rated players that look ...There are a couple of 4.0 rated players that look pretty strong in addition to Rios.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6625710123724017027.post-11239824126385299852010-10-08T23:05:51.712-05:002010-10-08T23:05:51.712-05:00LOL, wrong Chris, my bad.LOL, wrong Chris, my bad.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6625710123724017027.post-80347462574450162222010-10-08T21:54:32.999-05:002010-10-08T21:54:32.999-05:00Chris we are trying to help you. We are making up...Chris we are trying to help you. We are making up match scores for you. This way nobody will no your tanking.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6625710123724017027.post-62266868660356288262010-10-08T20:45:03.221-05:002010-10-08T20:45:03.221-05:00uh, I was in Dallas last night playing with some g...uh, I was in Dallas last night playing with some guys in Allen as I do when I go up there for work.<br /><br />I know a lot of us chubby white dudes look alike but I wasn't playing last night.Christopher Towlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08334462828675630162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6625710123724017027.post-14496471123154819722010-10-08T19:32:17.536-05:002010-10-08T19:32:17.536-05:00LOL. Chris, I would have appreciated it if you co...LOL. Chris, I would have appreciated it if you could have tanked that 3rd set tiebreaker last night against my guys. Coming back from 8-5 down to win 10-8 and clinch the whole match is gonna knock us out of first place in the division.<br /><br />No hard feelings though, I'm still feeling good about personally beating the tar out of your guys at line #2. Pete Rios is going to wreck havok at 4.0 if the computer keeps him there.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6625710123724017027.post-28008913829937046152010-10-08T15:41:56.741-05:002010-10-08T15:41:56.741-05:00I'll come to Chris's defense any day of th...I'll come to Chris's defense any day of the week. I have played against him several times and he does whatever it takes to win. Before you accuse people of tanking, you better know the person instead of just looking at scores alone.LanceLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12239845358792338530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6625710123724017027.post-5944862616598634642010-10-08T14:52:29.559-05:002010-10-08T14:52:29.559-05:00Funny. I have played one men's match and two m...Funny. I have played one men's match and two mixed matches.<br /><br />How am I tanking exactly again?<br /><br />For those that don't know my mixed partner/wife is coming back from birth of our third kiddo and we played some tough teams. <br /><br />The men's match was close, we played on crappy court 4 at LLTC and for those who know me, know that I struggle right at dusk.<br /><br />Thanks for calling me out though!Christopher Towlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08334462828675630162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6625710123724017027.post-33455534473494106642010-10-08T14:42:59.696-05:002010-10-08T14:42:59.696-05:00Biggest tanker so far in Houston is our very own C...Biggest tanker so far in Houston is our very own Christopher Towle. If you don't believe take a look at his scores.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6625710123724017027.post-45451170839906756912010-09-20T10:32:43.876-05:002010-09-20T10:32:43.876-05:00Sorry- not me, but the lights did cause havoc on m...Sorry- not me, but the lights did cause havoc on my ability to see the ball last week.<br /><br />Make sure you LMK when we are playing you guys so I can be there, I am travelling a lot this fall.Christopher Towlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08334462828675630162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6625710123724017027.post-42502131737052426512010-09-19T23:00:34.905-05:002010-09-19T23:00:34.905-05:00LOL. 11:27 was Towle. We're in your division ...LOL. 11:27 was Towle. We're in your division and I just saw your match score. <br /><br />I'll make sure and schedule our worst guys at line #4 for you to tank against when we play SAP. They need their egos pumped up anyways after the ass-kicking they took this summer.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6625710123724017027.post-86947802780931422522010-09-17T13:52:46.576-05:002010-09-17T13:52:46.576-05:00I haven't seen any obvious tanking in the fall...I haven't seen any obvious tanking in the fall 4.5 league yet, did anyone spot something suspicious yet? What about in 4.0?<br /><br />What the heck, how is it that the team from Taylor HS leading the league? They didn't even make it into the playoffs in the summer.<br /><br />I saw in the Dallas blog where tankers were being called out, and found that very funny.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6625710123724017027.post-80541661565478322092010-09-17T12:01:06.679-05:002010-09-17T12:01:06.679-05:00Ahhh yes, pride. I does suck to lose to fools who...Ahhh yes, pride. I does suck to lose to fools who you could beat 2 and 2.<br /><br />7:27 is right. Winning a 3rd set tiebreaker is basically meaningless to the computer.<br /><br />If you want to tank and win, shoot for 7-6, 0-6 1-0. Given a -4 game differently, the computer will place you as being approximately .2 of a point WORSE than your opponents.<br /><br />Also, if you can arrange it, try make sure that you play the crappiest players on the other team.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6625710123724017027.post-48629511576868600962010-09-17T08:49:05.267-05:002010-09-17T08:49:05.267-05:00I will do better next time!I will do better next time!Freeman Lovernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6625710123724017027.post-42424915014742466732010-09-17T07:27:44.174-05:002010-09-17T07:27:44.174-05:00Dumbass. The tiebreaker is only worth one game in...Dumbass. The tiebreaker is only worth one game in the NTRP system. Might as well win it if you get there.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6625710123724017027.post-5756022706623804522010-09-16T23:27:13.713-05:002010-09-16T23:27:13.713-05:00I tried the whole tanking thing tonight --
Drank...I tried the whole tanking thing tonight -- <br /><br />Drank a beer during warmup and first set.<br /><br />Lost the first set due to stupid errors...then the pride factor kicked in.<br /><br />Won the second set in strong fashion.<br /><br />Then I realized what the goal was this season and had to dump the breaker after being up by 3 with the ball in hand to serve for the match.<br /><br />This tanking shit is tough mentally.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6625710123724017027.post-36689786871645735602010-09-15T16:57:38.654-05:002010-09-15T16:57:38.654-05:00No obvious tankers? Hmmm. I guess we will have to ...No obvious tankers? Hmmm. I guess we will have to see some fall league scores before we can determine the bump downs.<br /><br />Combo participation from mens was a blank. What's up with that???Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6625710123724017027.post-9135971651271510472010-09-13T13:49:14.300-05:002010-09-13T13:49:14.300-05:00Who are the obvious tankers?? Will there be more b...Who are the obvious tankers?? Will there be more bump downs from 4.5 to 4.0 this year?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6625710123724017027.post-29077843346366012572010-09-13T13:12:38.352-05:002010-09-13T13:12:38.352-05:00LOLOLOLOLOL. Fall result count towards this year...LOLOLOLOLOL. Fall result count towards this year's ratings. Things are gonna be ugly! <br /><br />We should have a poll at the end of the season for which player did the best job of tanking their way back to the next lower level.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6625710123724017027.post-1894023363270986412010-09-13T11:15:32.056-05:002010-09-13T11:15:32.056-05:00Houston wins 4.5 and 5.0 singles titles at section...Houston wins 4.5 and 5.0 singles titles at sectionals.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6625710123724017027.post-48577186063844655322010-09-13T11:14:55.067-05:002010-09-13T11:14:55.067-05:00All the mid year bump ups will be back to their pr...All the mid year bump ups will be back to their previous level after the fall season. I still propose if you go to nationals for any team you are bumped to the next level for at least two years. If not expect to see Lubbock 4.0s team win every other year or any team like them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6625710123724017027.post-77012359165163492622010-09-13T09:25:36.983-05:002010-09-13T09:25:36.983-05:00Just confirmed with the USTA Texas Section office ...Just confirmed with the USTA Texas Section office that the fall season results DOES count towards the 2010 Year end season rankings. Let the tanking begin!LanceLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12239845358792338530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6625710123724017027.post-89575962707399577752010-09-11T09:58:08.272-05:002010-09-11T09:58:08.272-05:00C. Bobo and A. Teague did not lose 0 and 0 on Thur...C. Bobo and A. Teague did not lose 0 and 0 on Thursday. It was a score reporting error on my part. This being my first season as a captain, i've never entered scores before, and could not figure out what to do for a default. I've contacted HTA to fix the error, and have since learned how to record a default. Rookie mistakes.<br /><br />D. DugasAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6625710123724017027.post-21408243829034459252010-09-11T06:37:58.739-05:002010-09-11T06:37:58.739-05:00I won a singles match at Sectionals 6-0, 6-0 a cou...I won a singles match at Sectionals 6-0, 6-0 a couple of years ago and didn't get bumped up (and that was the only match I played at Sectionals that year). I inferred that they didn't count it, but who knows.<br /><br />HtownHackerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com