When Winning Isn't Fun

Reading, MA - Origins Unknown picked up their fourth win of the session and broke out of a one-game slump with a victory over Evans at the Reading YMCA. Unfortunately, OU didn't earn this victory on the court, instead winning because of an Evans forfeit.

OU showed up for the 6:30 contest without the services of James "Stretch" Hogan IV, but the other five amigos were present and ready to rumble. Focused on getting back on the right side of .500, OU discussed defensive strategies, what it would be like to be under .500 for the first time ever, and what happened to Assistant Cap'n Pete Martin in a pick-up game earlier in the week (He tripped while back-peddling and was briefly knocked-unconscious when his noggin bounced off the hardwood).

Things seemed to be business-as-usual until the League Commish, Jenn, called us over to tell us that Evans still only had three players and were forced to forfeit. It was 6:45, and even though an Evans player claimed their fourth was right around the corner, Jenn said that the rules were the rules. None of the OU brethren wanted to get a victory this way, but then again, a win is a win. Of course, their fourth player showed up just a couple minutes later, but the decision was made and final.

Not wanting to waste the court time, and still eager to get some exercise, the two teams decided to run pick up. Although the games were fairly close, OU came out on top in two out of three. Their were some flashy plays, including the Pete Martin signature over-the-head-no-look layup and a now-you-see-it-now-you-don't fake behind the back pass/shovel pass by yours truly (I just set the record for hyphens in a sentence). In fact, the entire OU team played well, played loose, and was certain to win in the real game anyway.

The "win" gives OU a 4-3 record, and moves them up and into a tie for third in the standings (link on the right for standings and results). Next week, OU faces off against their first-week opponent, Val Squad. Cap'n Mike will be out of town, so there is a chance that we might get a game recap from a REAL Journalist, Pete Martin. Check back next week to find out.