Without a doubt RK will go down in the annals of Millpond RPS history as the player with the most games. After finishing November as the first seed with forty-four games, ten more than the next competitor, there seems to be no slowing down for him in the near-future. Already in December he holds a respectable .500 average with three wins and three losses. Noted for his mind-reading techniques, RK excels in the anticipatory and reactionary facets of the RPS game and is an outspoken antagonist of trumps (a series of three throws decided beforehand thrown without regard for throws by the opponent). As the number one seed for November RK is still waiting to play his first match in the tournament, but is heavily favored to win the first Millpond RPS Big Kahuna Cup and all the glory and honor that comes with it.
RK
Nickname: Old Skool
Height: 6' 0''
Favorite Sandwich: Regular #8 on white: lettuce, tomato, banana peppers, jalepeno peppers, lite vinegar, extra black pepper, mayonnaise, honey mustard, crispy bacon. No cut.
Favorite Throw: Paper - "It takes down those that lean on rock."
Keys for Success: "Get inside the mind of your opponent. Be in the moment."
Nemesis: LW
Favorite Opponent: DR - "Because he makes it exciting."
Championship Winning Song: Steve Sabol - "The Autumn Wind"
Thursday, December 4, 2008
December Week One Update
On Tuesday three players finished the day at .500 oddly enough, a first for the Millpond RPS Grand National Tournament League. But after Wednesday one person fell, BC, as did the variation of the standings. BC finished as the the zero and two loser for the day and spoke to us beside the dumpster after falling to DR three to two.
What happened today, BC? You usually win the first set and lose in the winner's bracket.
BC: I know. I just can't seem to carry momentum most days when I win the first set. And then when I lose the first set--I don't know. My mind game is definitely what holds me back.
You had DR on the ropes though in that last set and he beat you with scissors after a long series of rock/paper combos. What happened?
BC: I came back that way, you're right, by anticipating him holding on throws for several counts. Rock, rock, rock, and then a paper. I really should have gone back to rock, but he was patient and it payed off for him. I have to give him credit, it was a smart play.
You fell in the last week of November to seventh place; you lost your first round to an eight seed JF; you're two and four for December now; how do you move on from such a seemingly defeated position so early in the month?
BC: It's a good question--I mean you're right, I'm definitely not where I need to be. Like I said though, my mind game is still weak--terribly weak--and those kinds of mind problems perpetuate themselves into making things worse and worse and there's really no easy solution to correct it. What I've got to do is win games. I can't remember when the last time I went two and zero was so I've got to get that feeling back. And the tallies.
BC is off Thursday but returns Friday to face either RK, LW, or DR, all formidable opponents. In other Wednesday news, a rejuvenated BB returned after a humiliating defeat to LW (2) earlier in the week for the November playoffs and took the day two and zero. He will make history on Friday if he can win two more, which would make him the first person to start the season four and zero.
Wednesday December 03
Box Score (winner in bold)
Round One
DR v. BB
1 - 2
RK v. BC
2 - 1
Round Two
Winners Bracket
RK v. BB
2 - 3
Losers Bracket
DR v. BC
3 - 2
Standings
DR: 3 - 1
BB: 2 -2
RK: 3 - 3
JF: 2 - 2
BC: 2 - 4
LW: 0 - 2
All players not listed have yet to play a game in December
What happened today, BC? You usually win the first set and lose in the winner's bracket.
BC: I know. I just can't seem to carry momentum most days when I win the first set. And then when I lose the first set--I don't know. My mind game is definitely what holds me back.
You had DR on the ropes though in that last set and he beat you with scissors after a long series of rock/paper combos. What happened?
BC: I came back that way, you're right, by anticipating him holding on throws for several counts. Rock, rock, rock, and then a paper. I really should have gone back to rock, but he was patient and it payed off for him. I have to give him credit, it was a smart play.
You fell in the last week of November to seventh place; you lost your first round to an eight seed JF; you're two and four for December now; how do you move on from such a seemingly defeated position so early in the month?
BC: It's a good question--I mean you're right, I'm definitely not where I need to be. Like I said though, my mind game is still weak--terribly weak--and those kinds of mind problems perpetuate themselves into making things worse and worse and there's really no easy solution to correct it. What I've got to do is win games. I can't remember when the last time I went two and zero was so I've got to get that feeling back. And the tallies.
BC is off Thursday but returns Friday to face either RK, LW, or DR, all formidable opponents. In other Wednesday news, a rejuvenated BB returned after a humiliating defeat to LW (2) earlier in the week for the November playoffs and took the day two and zero. He will make history on Friday if he can win two more, which would make him the first person to start the season four and zero.
Wednesday December 03
Box Score (winner in bold)
Round One
DR v. BB
1 - 2
RK v. BC
2 - 1
Round Two
Winners Bracket
RK v. BB
2 - 3
Losers Bracket
DR v. BC
3 - 2
Standings
DR: 3 - 1
BB: 2 -2
RK: 3 - 3
JF: 2 - 2
BC: 2 - 4
LW: 0 - 2
All players not listed have yet to play a game in December
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
December Season Update
Coinciding with the playoffs for November is the December regular season which ended it second day today. Monday DR shutout RK in two throws in a best of three series. Today players watched future semi-finals winner and November's second seed player LW go zero and two, his head hanging to the ground as he pushed a heavy and weather-worn trash cart to the back of the building. Already the December season is proving to be an exciting one.
Monday December 01
Box Score
Round One
BC v. JF
2 - 0
RK v. DR
0 - 2
Round Two
Winners Bracket
DR v. BC
3 - 1
Losers Bracket
JF v. RK
2 - 3
Tuesday December 02
Box Score
Round One
BC v. LW
2 - 1
RK v. JF
0 - 2
Round Two
Winners Bracket
BC v. JF
2 - 3
Losers Bracket
RK v. LW
3 - 1
Current Standings
DR: 2 - 0; 1.000
BC: 2 - 2; .500
JF: 2 - 2; .500
RK: 2 - 2; .500
LW: 0 - 2; .000
All players not listed have not played a regular season game in December
Monday December 01
Box Score
Round One
BC v. JF
2 - 0
RK v. DR
0 - 2
Round Two
Winners Bracket
DR v. BC
3 - 1
Losers Bracket
JF v. RK
2 - 3
Tuesday December 02
Box Score
Round One
BC v. LW
2 - 1
RK v. JF
0 - 2
Round Two
Winners Bracket
BC v. JF
2 - 3
Losers Bracket
RK v. LW
3 - 1
Current Standings
DR: 2 - 0; 1.000
BC: 2 - 2; .500
JF: 2 - 2; .500
RK: 2 - 2; .500
LW: 0 - 2; .000
All players not listed have not played a regular season game in December
November Playoffs: Upset With No Upset?
After struggling through November's regular season to obtain the minimum fourteen games, stay at .500 and hold fourth place coming into the playoffs, and beating the favorite DR in his first playoff match on Monday, it appeared that the momentum would carry BB through the third round of the playoffs against LW to reach the finals. Many were calling for an upset against the number two seed, who once held first place for two weeks during the regular season but faltered during the last week and a half of the regular season and moved down to second. But just as BB used paper to beat DR yesterday, he fell on his own sword today losing three to five, his first three throws losing with paper. When asked about his defeat he could only look down and yell, "[Expletive]!" LW was quiety excited. "I don't even know what to say really," he told reporters, "I played a good game. I gave it 110% and I hope I can just continue it into the next round." This is LW's first playoff win and an opportune one; he now only faces one of three opponents in the championship game.
November Playoffs
Box Score (winner in bold)
BB (4) v. LW (2)
3 - 5
November Playoffs
Box Score (winner in bold)
BB (4) v. LW (2)
3 - 5
Monday, December 1, 2008
As November Playoffs Begin, Two Players Season's Ends
As the the final days of November RPS Tournement come to an end, the playoffs begin. As a result two players have already been eliminated from the Wild Card bracket, DR (5) (17-19) and BC (6) (16-18). "[Explitive] I can't believe I lost that one [Explitive] [Expletive]," exclaimed DR after a surprising loss to the unassuming BB (4) (7-7). "It was my own fault," said BC losing to the next to last seventh seed JF (4-8). "I can't make any excuses. The format itself is intense and I just lost myself in it."
Coincidentally no tournement games were scheduled for the day but changes in work schedules allowed BC (6) to face JF (7) for the first wild card game. Later in the day RM (8) (1-3) conceded the game against DR, making JF and DR the Wild Card Champions. The scheduling changes also allowed DR to complete his next round against BB and lost in a quick race to five series 5 - 3.
The next tournement round is scheduled for Tuesday pitting the number two seed LW against the day's winner, number four seed BB. The game is scheduled to begin around 3:00 PM.
Box Score (winner in bold)
BC (6) v. JF (7)
2 - 5
DR (5) v. RM (8)
forfeit
DR (5) v. BB (4)
3 - 5
Coincidentally no tournement games were scheduled for the day but changes in work schedules allowed BC (6) to face JF (7) for the first wild card game. Later in the day RM (8) (1-3) conceded the game against DR, making JF and DR the Wild Card Champions. The scheduling changes also allowed DR to complete his next round against BB and lost in a quick race to five series 5 - 3.
The next tournement round is scheduled for Tuesday pitting the number two seed LW against the day's winner, number four seed BB. The game is scheduled to begin around 3:00 PM.
Box Score (winner in bold)
BC (6) v. JF (7)
2 - 5
DR (5) v. RM (8)
forfeit
DR (5) v. BB (4)
3 - 5
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