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Last
night saw the re-emergence of the Cutters of old, and for those
there watching it was a night they’ll always remember and look
back on with pride, saying to themselves, “I was there.” There was
magic in the air and in a high scoring ‘Showtime’ game, although
‘Booyah’ emerged the eventual winners, the Cutters were by far the
most glamorous. The loud and loyal DC Fan Club were out in full
force, with the players on the receiving end. If not for such a
crowd, the scoreline could spell an entirely different
story.
With
pom-poms and posters, the cheer squad shouted inspiring chants, such
as
“Yo Yo, he’s our man,
If he can’t do it, no one can!”
“O
poor Dave, what a shame,
Better luck next game!”
“Scott, what
Good but bland
Cos’ he don’t wear no headband!”
Posters
were held high, desperate young women pleading for their men’s hands
in marriage. Despite the rampant rumours about celebrity courtside
couple our own ‘Toyota’ Tim and Alexa (is it on, is it off?),
there’s been no word on any acceptance or confirmation.
Despite Tim and Wong being
last minute withdrawals, the crowd’s spirits were not dampened. The
importance of a strong and vocal crowd was highlighted again, as the
Cutters blitzed at the start and were full of energy. However, the
absence of any fitness coach at the Cutters let the team down in the
end, when they just could not keep up with the fresh legs of
‘Booyah’.
The
Cutters own Ben, undoubted guard of the league, has to be commended
for his efforts in making it to the game, despite other commitments
and looking very much in doubt for the match. His brilliant efforts
were much needed, with 1 guard K-Ep having a less than best
performance. Ben’s efforts in the backcourt secured him the game’s
co-MVP award, sharing it with ‘The Cat’ Yoch. Ben had 12 points and
almost a double-double coupled with his assists, while ‘The Wizard
of Oz’ Yoch was good for 17 points on his left hand and a strong
defensive effort, setting up the Cutters first half.
Dave
stroked a three pointer early, the shot we grew to know and love
last season, as well as raking up a few steals down the other end,
going for 5 points and a great game. Scott was also excellent,
scoring 11 points, the crowd soccer chanting ‘head---band’, just as
in the Premier League.
The
DC team missed big man Tim in the blockhole, and the extra scoring
power provided by J-Wong, however, if a less than full strength team
can be this damaging, imagine what the Cutters can do next week, at
full strength, full stride, with both Tim and Wong back in the
lineup. We’ll just have to wait and see next Monday night, as the
Cutters take on F.A.T. at 9:45pm.
The
Cutters game this week will be remembered in history, with
highlights provided by Ben ‘J-Will’ style, Yochie ‘Franchise’ and
Scott, sure to be seen on highlight reels nationwide and for years
to come.
‘Nick from Adelaide’, as
promised, did his version of a Spencer Tunick photo or artistic
nude, in full and graceful flight across the court, before his free
ride to the iron cage.
©2001 DCAP - Diamond Cutters Associated
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