THE OCCASIONAL ORBITER Hello and welcome once again fellow Cowboys of the Space variety, this is your occasional reading. **** Cowboys Still Searching For Answers **** The Space Cowboys lost their third (3rd) consecutive game Tuesday night, dropping their record to six (6) and three (3). The game, for the most part, was close throughout. The Sports of All Sorts "thuggy thuggs" controlled for the majority of the game, holding up to an eight (8) point lead in the second (2nd) half. That isn't to say that the 'boys were going to let this one slip away. They fought back time and time again, but to no avail as they fell fifty-two (52) to forty-eight (48). It was thought before the game even began that the team had received the emotional lift they had been in desperate need of, when forward Kevin Brinkman showed up unknowingly, prepared to take the floor. Mr. Brinkman's arrival took the "thuggy thuggs" by surprise as well. They could be seen huddling prior to the pregame, discussing their strategy on how to stop this force that has suddenly becine a problem. In the end, it seems they found the answer to Kevin, as he well held to a subpar performance on the offensive end. But you can't hold this guy down on the other side of the court. He heroically took to "charges" that swayed thje momentum of the game in favor of the Cowboys, for a limited time. The other bright spot for the 'boys in this devastating loss was the play once again of emergency replacement Keith Lubbers. Keith, was one of the sparks that kept the team in the game. He made some key baskets and played some of the most tenacious, hustle defense that we have seen all year. This kid was diving and sliding all over the court. His play was much appreciated, but just wasn't enough. **** Box Score September 11th, 2001 **** Name No. Fgm Fga 3ptm 3pta Ftm Fta TP Resing 00 2 8 0 2 0 2 4 K.Lubbers 10 3 6 1 3 0 0 7 Brinkman 20 2 9 1 8 0 0 5 Lubbers 23 6 13 3 9 2 2 17 Jeffries 24 2 9 1 4 0 0 5 Arlinghaus 25 - - - - - - - Ash 30 2 6 2 4 1 2 7 Keene 44 1 1 0 0 1 2 3 Rasp 45 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Toals 221 18 52 8 31 3 8 48 35% 29% 38% Attendance: 8 (Batsche, Brinkman, Goetz, Kaylor, Kidd, K.Lubbers J.Lubbers, Williams) Season Attendance: 77 Special Thanks to Scorekeeper Christina Batsche **** Next Game Tuesday September 18th, 2001 **** The Space Cowboys will be in action once again next Tuesday, September 18th at 8 P.M. at Sports of All Sorts in Florence. In this, the last game of the regualr season, the 'boys will look to end their losing skid, by defeating the Hustler "thugg e. thuggs". In these two (2) teams meeting earlier in the year, the Space Cowboys won seventy-four (74) to seventy-one (71). The 'boys will be hopeing for a miracle, for the way things have been going, that's what they will need to win this game. Although, they wish to end the season on a high note, the outlook is bleek. And heading into the tournament there are many question marks surrounding the Space Cowboys. Will Ted Arlinghaus show a little bit of loyalty and show up for hte tournament? Will Kevin Brinkman once again make a surprise return? Will any of the Space Cowboys "show up" to play? Only time will tell. But be there this Tuesday at 8 P.M. to see who will "show up" for the hometeam as they play fo a bye in the first round of the tournament. The single season attendance record is at stake here. So long as the attendance reaches four (4) it will fall. So we are calling on all of you to make if out to the "big arena by the highway" to root the team to victory. Doors will open at 7:46 with pregame festivities beginning at approxamatly 7:56. **** Lary Keene Stricken Ill **** Mr. Larry Keene, father of "big man" Ben Keene and "# 1 fan", was stricken ill Tuesday and was unable to attend the first ever Bobblehead night dedicted to a fan. The Space Cowboys were dumbfounded when notified that Mr. Keene would be absent from this game. Emotions were already running high, and the news just put the team over the edge. It was just minutes before "tipoff time" and the team was in shambles. Luckily, his son, was there to pull the 'boys back together. He said that Larry would want everything to go on as scheduled, and to do this one for him. And that is exactly what they proceeded to do. They lost this one in grand fashion. Kevin Brinkman, just up from Louisville, was heard screaming after the game, "This one's for you big L." It couldn't have been said better. In his honor, all "# 1 Fan Larry Keene Bobbleheads" were diposed of, as not to remind him of this fatefull day. We look forward to seeing you in great health next week Mr. Keene! **** News and Notes **** Emergency Replacement, John Rasp, was "there" once again for the 'boys, but recieved limited action due to the arrival of Kevin Brinkman....Michael Brinkman made his triumoant return to the stands Tuesday night after missing the previous two (2) games for unknown reasons. It's about time you bastard....Megan Williams also attended the game, she has yet to move above Mr. Brinkman, on the "loyalty pole". On a more serious note, if you would like to share your thoughts and reactions to Tuesday's tragedy we will be more than happy to publish them. Just send us your opinions to us here and keep an eye out for a special edition of the Occasional Orbiter. All publishings will be anonymous upon request. That will be all for this edition of the Occasional Orbiter. we want to hear from all of you. Send all question comments and suggestions to us at occasionalorbiter@hotmail.com. Also, don't forget to get inside the numbers of all your favorite 'boys on the net at http://www.geocities.com/spaceranch2001. Editor-in-Chief Nick "Stud" Lubbers God Bless America