THE OCCASIONAL ORBITER Hi, hello and welcome once again fellow Cowboys of the Space variety it is once again time for your occasional reading. **** Slumping 'Boys Drop Second Straight **** After winning the first six (6) games of the season, the Space Cowboys lost their second (2nd) consecutive game Tuesday night in what was the worst performance in franchise history. The 'boys scored a horrid twenty-nine (29) points to the Nit Wits thirty-four (34). Overall this was not a pretty game to watch. Neither team could get anything going, and neither team deserved to win. Unfourtunatly the 'boys were on the wrong end of this one. It was bad from the get go. The home team was down ten (10) to nothing (0) before they scored their first points, a three (3) by emergency replacement Keith Lubbers. Those points would be a third of all the team scored in the half as they trailed seventeen (17) to nine (9) at the break. Although the second half would yeild slightly more scoring, the Space Cowboys still did not perform in the way we have grown accumtomed to. In this horrible display of what was called basketball, they were two (2) bright spots for the 'boys. For the second week in a row, Dan Resing has shown some life after falling into a season long slump. He shot a remarkable four (4) for six (6) putting in a team high eleven (11) points. Also, Ben Keene. Although Mr. Keene only scored two (2)points, they were by far the two (2) most thunderous points of the season. "Fat Guard" Jeremy Jeffries was bringing the ball up the court when noticed a wide open Ben standing in the lane. He quickly got him the ball, and it was all the "big man" from that point on. When he noticed he had a clear lane he took one step and threw down a one and a half handed slam dunk. It was very exhilarating for all parties involved. **** Box Score September 4th, 2001 **** Name No. Fgm Fga 3ptm 3pta Ftm Fta TP Resing 00 4 6 2 4 1 3 11 K.Lubbers 10 1 5 1 3 0 0 3 Brinkman 20 - - - - - - - Lubbers 23 2 9 1 5 0 0 5 Jeffries 24 1 12 1 11 1 4 4 Arlinghaus 25 - - - - - - - Ash 30 0 5 0 5 0 0 0 Keene 44 1 3 0 0 2 4 4 Rasp 45 1 3 0 0 0 0 2 Toals 221 11 44 5 28 4 11 29 25% 18% 37% Attendance: (5) (Elsbernd, Keene, Kidd, J.Lubbers, Thomas) Season Attendance: 69 Special Thanks to Scorekeeper Jessica Kidd **** Next Game Tuesday September 11th, 2001 **** The Space Cowboys will be in action once again next Tuesday, September 11th, at 9 P.M. at Sports of All Sorts in Florence. This week the 'boys will be taking on the "thuggy thuggs" of Sports of All Sorts. Although they are playing on their "home court", in their only meeting this season, our "home team" came out on top in a "nailbiter" fifty-four (54) to fifty (50). This time around the 'boys will have their work cut out for them with one of the best players to ever dawn the orange, Kevin Brinkman still not on the active roster. This win will have to be a team effort. And unlike this past week, that will mean the entire team has to have a good game. Look for the 'boys to come out with some emotion this week as they still ahvea shot of finishing with the best record in their history. So don't miss out on what can't be any worse than last week, when the Space Cowboys take on the "thuggy thuggs" at 9 P.M. at Sports of All Sorts in Florence. Doors open at 8:37 with pregame festivites beginning at approxamatly 8:54. **** Space Cowboys Accepting Applications **** With the current Summer League nearing it's end, the Space Cowboys will be holding open tryouts in the coming weeks. The 'boys are looking for some "basketball players", preferably some that are big adn tall and "good". Antony who fits these standards are welcome to come and see if you have what it takes to be a Space Cowboy. It is asked that these workouts are taken very seriously as the process is long and grueling. It will take quite the basketball player to make it on the team. They already have all the "bad" players they need and would like to mix in a few guys with some talent. They will be asking for a long term commitment, so don't come and plan on playing for one (1) or two (2) leagues. A contract offer may be made for up to twenty-seven (27) leagues. Keep your eye out for more specific details. **** News and Notes **** John Rasp made his season debut Tuesday night with two (2) points and some solid defense. Mr. Rasp will remain on the active roster for the remainder of the season. There is a club option for next league.....Megan Thomas, present at Tuesday's game, made somewhat of a Nikki Lenihan like, show of dedication. Ms. Thomas attends school at Morehead State and although she was coming to the area for a proior committment, Megan made the trip up early just to see her beloved Space Cowboys. We here at the Occasional Orbiter, on behalf of the entire team and staff would like to thank Megan Thomas for all her dedication and loyalty to this team. She has been there through thick and thin and it is greatly appreciated.....Rumors have been circulating ocne again of Megan Williams making another appearance at the "big arena by the highway"....With the season attendance at sixty-nine (69), the single season record is in jeopordy. Last season, the 'boys drew eighty (80), and with two (2) games remaining, it's going to go down to the wire.....After keeping their total points output for each game in the Spring Season within the sixty-four (64) to sixty-eight (68) range, minus two (2) fifty-five (55) point games, the 'boys dropped an amazing twenty-five (25) points below their previous low for this season (54) with Tuesday's twnety-nine (29) point performance. That will be all for exhilarating editon of your occasional reading. If you have any questions or comments, or just want to say "hi", give us a "holla" at occasionalorbiter@hotmail.com. And don't forget to check out the newly updated internet home of the 'boys: http://www.geocities.com/spaceranch2001. Editor-in-Chief Nick "Stud" Lubbers I Win??