I have had to take a break from recording each match. The press is starting to hound me for stories, tid-bits and of course some dirt. It seems I can not go anywhere now without seeing at least one flash bulb going off. You see the last few games, I have had great games. I have even racked up some Man of the Match awards which is very nice for my trophy case!
The problem is, we are not winning as consistantly as we were. Maybe our earlier opponents were easier, maybe the change over in players that seems to be going on quite a bit is a distraction to others in different positions, and maybe it is just we are not playing well. I am not sure. But it seems like we either blow out the other team or we are getting blown out. Take a look at our total shooting % from last game (including 2pt, 3pt, ft)
Arturas Ragauskas 50%
Zedas Zedusan 25%
Diablo Xxx 27%
Ohgie Mcgee 57.9%
Anzelmas Filimanavicius 31.8%
Machito Merkader 50%
Mr. Gugis 30.8%
We only have 7 players. Of those 7 less than half shot a decent %. Only 3 players played the entire game and of those three players only one player shot > 50% (total for those 3 players was 23/59 or 40%). Our center and PFs racked up 15 rebounds while our PG and SG players pulled in almost as many 14. This all equates to a very inconsistant game and points out some difficulties that exist. After having 3 Man of the Match awards in the last week, I think I need to take more initiative on the court trying to get my buds to work together more. Not sure exactly how I will be able to do that but I do know that I will be finishing up my studies with Al Borland today and I know he will have some parting advice for me.
Our team has a core of players that could do something special if we ever get our act consistantly together. How about your act? Can you get it going? Why not stop into www.cyberdunk.com and see if you have what it takes to pull the right strings and get your game on?
25 June 2007
21 June 2007
Oh what a game!
Day 59 Season 1: This is my career day to date! I received man of the match for the following performance
28pts ....69% 2pt, 42.8% 3pt
3 steals
2 blocks
12 assists
4 dreb
Our team started off strong then coasted until the end of the 3rd quarter. We let the other team back into the game, but we have enough quality players on the team to realize that we needed to turn it on in the 4th. Mr Gugis was instramental in picking us up and carrying us in that last quarter. New commer Grecu Emil did a good job filling in that 4th quarter as well.
A great game, a nice win, all I needed to make the perfect night was a woman by my side. Two out of three ain't bad though!
Can you score the perfect night? Why don't you head over to www.cyberdunk.com to see if you have what it takes?
28pts ....69% 2pt, 42.8% 3pt
3 steals
2 blocks
12 assists
4 dreb
Our team started off strong then coasted until the end of the 3rd quarter. We let the other team back into the game, but we have enough quality players on the team to realize that we needed to turn it on in the 4th. Mr Gugis was instramental in picking us up and carrying us in that last quarter. New commer Grecu Emil did a good job filling in that 4th quarter as well.
A great game, a nice win, all I needed to make the perfect night was a woman by my side. Two out of three ain't bad though!
Can you score the perfect night? Why don't you head over to www.cyberdunk.com to see if you have what it takes?
16 June 2007
Oh the day off was sooooo nice
I took yesterday off the court, off of basketball, off of anything that resembled work, and it was NICE! I guess it really showed as well because I had a very nice game comming back to work. We pounded the other team by 30 points and looking up and down our roster, I would say that over half our squad had a very nice game indeed. Too bad we can't play that way every game!
Speaking of play that way, I had this guy come up to me after the game. He was offering to be a sort of personal assistant of some sort. He went on and on about how he really knew hoops and could help me tons on my game if I would only listen to him. I asked him what was in it for him, and he proudly stated that he is a teacher and coaches younger kids and would be honored to help a professional such as my self. So here is this guy offering me help for no pay and really no rewards other than the personal satisfaction? Sure, I'm listening. So we go have something to drink and we talk. This guy is so full of stories! I can't believe he has a story for almost every topic that comes up. At some point he turns all serious and turns to my game tonight. "Did you know that for such a short quick guy you drive into the box way too much? You got heart kid, I'll give you that. But your foolish as well driving into trees when you have such a nice jumper." I challenged him that I take whatever is open and don't drive as much as he claimes. He pulled out the game tape and started counting outloud all the shots I took. Wow! I took almost 2 inside shots for every 1 midrange shot. That is incredible! I never knew it. I guess this guy's cred with me just went way up. I thanked him for his advice and headed home. I look forward to seeing how I can change my ways now that I am aware of it. Come to think of it, maybe having someone in the stands looking at me is going to really help my game!
How about your game? Have you checked out www.cyberdunk.com yet to even get a game? You should.
Speaking of play that way, I had this guy come up to me after the game. He was offering to be a sort of personal assistant of some sort. He went on and on about how he really knew hoops and could help me tons on my game if I would only listen to him. I asked him what was in it for him, and he proudly stated that he is a teacher and coaches younger kids and would be honored to help a professional such as my self. So here is this guy offering me help for no pay and really no rewards other than the personal satisfaction? Sure, I'm listening. So we go have something to drink and we talk. This guy is so full of stories! I can't believe he has a story for almost every topic that comes up. At some point he turns all serious and turns to my game tonight. "Did you know that for such a short quick guy you drive into the box way too much? You got heart kid, I'll give you that. But your foolish as well driving into trees when you have such a nice jumper." I challenged him that I take whatever is open and don't drive as much as he claimes. He pulled out the game tape and started counting outloud all the shots I took. Wow! I took almost 2 inside shots for every 1 midrange shot. That is incredible! I never knew it. I guess this guy's cred with me just went way up. I thanked him for his advice and headed home. I look forward to seeing how I can change my ways now that I am aware of it. Come to think of it, maybe having someone in the stands looking at me is going to really help my game!
How about your game? Have you checked out www.cyberdunk.com yet to even get a game? You should.
14 June 2007
Ohgie Mcgee has subpar game, but the team had a great game
I played against this guy, Raido Halik from Palangos Kariai, tonight that just blew me away. I couldn't stop him and he seemed to be in my grill all night long. He got me off my game in a big way and I was frustrated all game long.
By half time our team was down by 20 points!
In the first quarter, missed both my shots but I did get a steal. As a team we only shot 6/22 (27%)
In the second quarter, I actually made one shot but at 20% shooting for me I was not happy. The team only shot 4/20 (20%). With all this dismal shooting we were in trouble big time! Raido blocked me once in this quarter .. grrrrr.
Third quarter saw us get our game together and start things cranking. Even though Radio blocked me again, I was starting to figure him out. As a team we impoved to 11/24 and only had one foul in the quarter (I had to hack him .. he was wide open).
By the fourth, Mr. Gugis was really cranking! He was a monster in that quarter and the team rallied around him. Grecu Emil came in and did a great job vs Raido and managed to keep him at bay and do very nicely for himself!
In all our team won and that is what mattered. I can't wait till my training is done so I can address some of the weaknesses I see in my games of late! It is very troubling.
When I have troubles in Cyberdunk, I turn to www.talkdep.com to share my problems with others to see how they handle it. Check it out!
By half time our team was down by 20 points!
In the first quarter, missed both my shots but I did get a steal. As a team we only shot 6/22 (27%)
In the second quarter, I actually made one shot but at 20% shooting for me I was not happy. The team only shot 4/20 (20%). With all this dismal shooting we were in trouble big time! Raido blocked me once in this quarter .. grrrrr.
Third quarter saw us get our game together and start things cranking. Even though Radio blocked me again, I was starting to figure him out. As a team we impoved to 11/24 and only had one foul in the quarter (I had to hack him .. he was wide open).
By the fourth, Mr. Gugis was really cranking! He was a monster in that quarter and the team rallied around him. Grecu Emil came in and did a great job vs Raido and managed to keep him at bay and do very nicely for himself!
In all our team won and that is what mattered. I can't wait till my training is done so I can address some of the weaknesses I see in my games of late! It is very troubling.
When I have troubles in Cyberdunk, I turn to www.talkdep.com to share my problems with others to see how they handle it. Check it out!
13 June 2007
Ukmerges Santechnikai blown out in first loss for Ohgie Mcgee on his new team
Loosing sucks! It does not matter the language, the country, or even the game ... it stinks. Of course after the frustration wears off I see each loss as a way to improve myself. After this game I have tons to work on. I really wish I could push Jack Steele up on our training as I know there are skills I need on my new team asap! Sigh, I guess one thing I need more of is patience. Still, our team is in 5th place which is one place higher than when I joined the team.
Speaking of joining the team, it appears we have some new faces on the team. We now have 3 PG on the roster. Looking over the last three games, I would welcome one quarter of rest a game until I can develop my stamina some more.
I did have the chance to do some shopping in Europe. It was a very nice experience and I was able to pick up a small bauble that will help me out on the court I think. Amazing how a little bling helps build up confidence and other aspects of your game!
One more game before I get a day off. I have learned that moving from one team to another team, especially a team in another part of the world, can be quite daunting. I think I am over the jet lag, now it is time for me to give one big push to get through the next game.
When I get tired, I find motivationial readings like those at www.focusdep.com really help. Why don't you give it a try?
Speaking of joining the team, it appears we have some new faces on the team. We now have 3 PG on the roster. Looking over the last three games, I would welcome one quarter of rest a game until I can develop my stamina some more.
I did have the chance to do some shopping in Europe. It was a very nice experience and I was able to pick up a small bauble that will help me out on the court I think. Amazing how a little bling helps build up confidence and other aspects of your game!
One more game before I get a day off. I have learned that moving from one team to another team, especially a team in another part of the world, can be quite daunting. I think I am over the jet lag, now it is time for me to give one big push to get through the next game.
When I get tired, I find motivationial readings like those at www.focusdep.com really help. Why don't you give it a try?
12 June 2007
Ukmerges Santechnikai comes from behind in final minute to steal the game vs Panevezio Kefyras!
What a great game! Every quarter was close and in the end our teamwork pulled us through. It is such a pleasure to be on a team with such great players.
My game was o.k. My second quarter stunk again and my third was not super impressive either. I find myself driving to the hoop so much when I know my shot is in the midrange area. It's just so easy to blow buy some of my defenders I figure I could take it to the hole. I have to talk to my trainers about that. Either I need to improve my inside shot or I have to be trained to hit that open mid-ranger the way I know I can all night long. Speaking of shooting, what is wrong with my free throws lately? Wow I need to hit that charity stripe some in practice.
Let's get back to that great ending. Our team is down by 1 point when William Tailor nailed a very nice shot from inside the paint. As I was bringing the ball down the court, I saw Anzelmas Filimanavicius (AM) cutting to the hoop behind a nice screen. I bounced the ball around a defender and hit AM on his way to a very easy layup to take the lead by one. Panevezio Kefyras now had 1:02 left to score. In desparation As Jus Apgavu throws up a brick but his teammate Bubuga Shoer is there to dish it back to him for yet another miss. Mr Gugis slips in for the rebound and kicks it out to me as I lob in an easy pass to ZZ (Zedas Zedusan) for the layup! Nice way to finish guys.
Why don't you check out how you finish the game at www.cyberdunk.com?
My game was o.k. My second quarter stunk again and my third was not super impressive either. I find myself driving to the hoop so much when I know my shot is in the midrange area. It's just so easy to blow buy some of my defenders I figure I could take it to the hole. I have to talk to my trainers about that. Either I need to improve my inside shot or I have to be trained to hit that open mid-ranger the way I know I can all night long. Speaking of shooting, what is wrong with my free throws lately? Wow I need to hit that charity stripe some in practice.
Let's get back to that great ending. Our team is down by 1 point when William Tailor nailed a very nice shot from inside the paint. As I was bringing the ball down the court, I saw Anzelmas Filimanavicius (AM) cutting to the hoop behind a nice screen. I bounced the ball around a defender and hit AM on his way to a very easy layup to take the lead by one. Panevezio Kefyras now had 1:02 left to score. In desparation As Jus Apgavu throws up a brick but his teammate Bubuga Shoer is there to dish it back to him for yet another miss. Mr Gugis slips in for the rebound and kicks it out to me as I lob in an easy pass to ZZ (Zedas Zedusan) for the layup! Nice way to finish guys.
Why don't you check out how you finish the game at www.cyberdunk.com?
11 June 2007
First game in Lithuanian League is a thriller for Ohgie Mcgee
Wow! When I joined my new team, Ukmerges Santechnikai, there were already 3 PG on the roster making me the 4th in a very crowded backfield. After our first afternoon team meeting, there was only one PG on the roster... me. Whew, I guess this GM does not mess around! Remind me not to get this guy ticked at me ok?
I was very nervous my first game and it showed. I missed way too many shots and even missed 3 free throws. Unexcusable, but dam I was nervous. I think I wanted to do too much. I started out the first quarter with some great defense drawing three fouls from the other team. I am not sure if I got tired or was still suffering from the jet lag of traveling to Europe, but by the 3rd quarter I was exhausted and really had a poor quarter. I did find my second wind in the 4th and had a respectable outing in that quarter.
I am starting to learn a little about my teammates. Wil Barnard and Zedas Zedusan (ZZ for short) had awesome games! Arvydas Sabonis was great in the rebound department. We were down by 14 at the begining of the 4th (mostly do to letting the 3rd slip away from us). Our team had great resiliancy and fought bck to squeek out a win in the end. John Cameo came up with the last shot for us and our defense was able to cary us the rest of the way to maintain the victory.
Getting the nice paycheck at the end of the match added to the very nice introduction to my new team. I thank the manager for having faith in me and for my new brothers for letting me work through my nervousness!
When I really get nervous I head over to www.focusdep.com for some motivational reading. It really helps to hear from others how they delt with adversity. Check it out!
I was very nervous my first game and it showed. I missed way too many shots and even missed 3 free throws. Unexcusable, but dam I was nervous. I think I wanted to do too much. I started out the first quarter with some great defense drawing three fouls from the other team. I am not sure if I got tired or was still suffering from the jet lag of traveling to Europe, but by the 3rd quarter I was exhausted and really had a poor quarter. I did find my second wind in the 4th and had a respectable outing in that quarter.
I am starting to learn a little about my teammates. Wil Barnard and Zedas Zedusan (ZZ for short) had awesome games! Arvydas Sabonis was great in the rebound department. We were down by 14 at the begining of the 4th (mostly do to letting the 3rd slip away from us). Our team had great resiliancy and fought bck to squeek out a win in the end. John Cameo came up with the last shot for us and our defense was able to cary us the rest of the way to maintain the victory.
Getting the nice paycheck at the end of the match added to the very nice introduction to my new team. I thank the manager for having faith in me and for my new brothers for letting me work through my nervousness!
When I really get nervous I head over to www.focusdep.com for some motivational reading. It really helps to hear from others how they delt with adversity. Check it out!
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