Week Nine Player Reports

 

Mark Koll: And just like that, Mark is on a three-game win streak.  Each week, his team seems to play better, which isn't to say they've played their best.  In Week Nine, Mark struggled mightily in the first half, missing as many free throws in the span of a few minutes as he has for the entire first half of the season.  And while Mark couldn't buy a bucket, Light Blue threw in 3-pointer after 3-pointer.  But it's a sign of great progress with Team Orange that they didn't panic.  They continued to space the floor, feed Mark the ball in good spots, and give enough defense and rebounding to stay in the game.  When Mark finally got hot in the second half, a ten-point deficit turned into a ten-point advantage in a matter of minutes.  Mark dropped in 31 points and matched the All-Time HatchetBall record for free-throws attempted in a regular season game (13).  With Matt Koll and Jimmy Konrath elevating their games, this team is shaping up to be a contender.  They aren't there yet, but things are headed in the right direction.

 

            What's Next: Team Orange will get a chance to avenge a Week One loss to Team Grey, which hasn't been the same since Pat McElligot bailed on them after just one game.

 

 

Mark Koll 2015-2016 Season Averages

 

PPG

RPG

APG

BPG

FT%

31.00

8.14

4.14

1.43

88.46%

 

 

 

Matt Koll: While the stats weren't there this week, Matt continues to be a dominant force on both ends of the floor.  After a slow start, he has grabbed double-digit rebounds in four consecutive games.  And while he couldn't get many shots to fall on offense, he continues to take open jumpers and attack the basket when he has the angle.  His mental handicap will probably stop him from converting most wide-open layups, but the sheer threat of him trying to score helps immensely to space the floor and bend the defense. 

 

            What's Next: Matt will need to be sharp against Team Grey in Week Ten, as they have multiple guys who can attack and score.

 

 

Matt Koll 2015-2016 Season Averages

 

PPG

RPG

APG

BPG

FT%

8.00

10.29

5.57

1.86

28.57%

 

 

 

Matt Vitaliano: On BYE in Week Nine.

 

            What's Next: Dark Blue will be back at it against Team Yellow in Week Ten.  Two teams coming off of BYEs.

 

 

Matt Vitaliano 2015-2016 Season Averages

 

PPG

RPG

APG

BPG

FT%

9.60

3.20

1.40

0.20

NA

 

 

 

Rob Knapczyk: On BYE in Week Nine.

 

            What's Next: We'll see if Rob has a tough time against Team Yellow in Week Ten, which has a bunch of big bodies who play a physical-style of defense.

 

 

Rob Knapczyk 2015-2016 Season Averages

 

PPG

RPG

APG

BPG

FT%

27.60

8.60

4.40

0.00

77.78%

 

 

 

Luke A:  On BYE in Week Nine.

 

            What's Next: Luke will enroll in an "Microsoft Excel 101" class at Moraine Valley Community College and flunk out.

 

Luke A. 2015-2016 Season Averages

 

PPG

RPG

APG

BPG

FT%

8.80

8.00

3.40

1.00

37.50%

 

 

 

Jerry Hahn: DNP.  Out for season due to injury.

 

            What's Next: Many long months of painful introspection and rehabilitation.

 

 

Jerry Hahn 2015-2016 Season Averages

 

PPG

RPG

APG

BPG

FT%

NA

NA

NA

NA

NA

 

 

 

Dave Troy:  On BYE in Week Nine.

 

            What's Next: Dark Blue should pose the biggest challenge to Troy thus far in his magical season of increased scoring.  Let's see if Troy's up to the task.

 

 

Dave Troy 2015-2016 Season Averages

 

PPG

RPG

APG

BPG

FT%

18.00

4.20

2.80

0.20

69.23%

 

 

 

Mike Steigerwald: The unifying factor amongst all great scorers is that they score in a variety of ways.  By diversifying your offensive chances, you give yourself more opportunities to get points.  Mike proved this in Week Nine, dropping a week-high 31 points with no free-throws.  No usually known for scoring in the paint, Mike displayed a barrage of interior moves and short jumpers to end the night with eleven 2-point field goals.  It was only Team Green, but still pretty impressive.

 

            What's Next: Team Blue will square off against the emerging Team Red in Week Ten, in what should be a tight game.

 

 

Mike Steigerwald 2015-2016 Season Averages

 

PPG

RPG

APG

BPG

FT%

24.29

10.29

5.57

0.14

87.50%

 

 

 

Steve Dudek: On BYE in Week Nine.

 

            What's Next: a wonderful dream about the Land of Bleached Buttholes.

 

 

Steve Dudek 2015-2016 Season Averages

 

PPG

RPG

APG

BPG

FT%

13.83

8.00

4.50

0.17

56.67%

 

 

 

Mike Davis: On BYE in Week Nine.

 

            What's Next: Mike will need to play his best if Team Yellow stands any chance against the undefeated Team Dark Blue in Week Ten.

 

 

Mike Davis 2015-2016 Season Averages

 

PPG

RPG

APG

BPG

FT%

13.20

12.40

3.80

0.60

41.67%

 

 

 

Paul Hobe: On BYE in Week Nine.

 

            What's Next: Matt V will try to sub in for Paul against Team Yellow and Paul will wave him off.

 

 

Paul Hobe 2015-2016 Season Averages

 

PPG

RPG

APG

BPG

FT%

6.00

8.00

1.00

0.40

50.00%

 

 

 

Mark Vitaliano: Mark played likely his best all-around game in Week Nine, gathering 14 points, 9 rebounds, and a season-high 7 assists.  He continues his up and down ways.  I'm still not convinced Team Blue really scares any one, but they sit at 4-3 and have a few winnable games in a row coming up.

 

            What's Next: Mark V will invest all his money in a beard-gel startup company.

 

 

Mark Vitaliano 2015-2016 Season Averages

 

PPG

RPG

APG

BPG

FT%

15.00

9.57

2.57

0.43

65.85%

 

 

 

Eric Mittermann: Obviously Eric drew the short straw in terms of the team he was drafted on in his Rookie season.  I'm pretty sure Team Green is already mathematically eliminated from the playoffs.  But Eric played his best ball of the season in Week Nine, scoring 8 points and grabbing 7 rebounds.  He should have his first double-digit scoring night before the season is out.  And hopefully he can hitch himself to a better team next season.

 

            What's Next: After a BYE week, Team Green will be back at it against Team Yellow in Week Eleven.  *FART NOISE*

 

 

Eric Mittermann 2015-2016 Season Averages

 

PPG

RPG

APG

BPG

FT%

2.50

4.33

0.50

0.50

25.00%

 

2015-2016 Standings

 

Team

Captain

Record

Win %

Streak

DarkBlue

Matt V

6 - 0

1.000

W6

Yellow

Daniher

4 - 2

0.667

L1

Orange

Brennan

4 - 3

0.571

W3

Blue

Tierney

4 - 3

0.571

W1

Red

Garmes

3 - 4

0.429

W2

LightBlue

Vito

3 - 4

0.429

L1

Grey

Beave

2 - 5

0.286

L3

Green

Bo

1 - 6

0.143

L3

 

 

2015-2016 Player Ratings

 

Player

Player Rating

Rank

Mark Koll

247.85

1

Matt Koll

201.14

2

Rob Knapczyk

191.74

3

Steve Dudek

185.54

4

Mike Steigerwald

165.52

5

Matt Vitaliano

144.75

6

Mark Vitaliano

140.18

7

Paul Hobe

132.69

8

Luke A.

130.97

9

Dave Troy

129.43

10

Mike Davis

108.12

11

Eric Mittermann

35.23

12