Week 8 - Reiners fined for missing team workout.

Today, Jeff Reiners was a no show at the team’s workout facility at Yellowbook Sweat Shop. No contact was made by Reiners to notify the team so a fine will be handed out and he will likely start off the bench for 6ft Over’s next game. During the bye week, Reiners promised to work on his conditioning but team officials have been very disappointed with his work ethic. No comment has been made by Reiners on this issue.

Reiners Accepts Punishment

A apologetic Reiners issued this statement through his agent :

"I wuz workin' out on my own during the bye week. A teams a team though. I gotta accept my punishment and start off on the bench. I'll be going to the same alcohol counseling as Pacman Jones so I can show my teammates that I'm working to improve myself."

Dengler Flirts Team to Historic Sweep

During the pre-season 6 Feet Over Power Forward Richard Dengler didn't guarantee much. The one thing he did promise was that he would "bang" with the females of the Aegon Rec League when it came to rebounding position. What no one knew was that Dengler actually had us fooled. His plan all along was to "charm" the females and then cut backdoor for easy lay-ups.

6 Feet Over easily handled team "TBD" in the first half of the quadruple header but both games were marked by the odd rapport Dengler developed with the opponents blonde shooting guard. During every check ball situation the game was delayed while Dengler spit mad game to that hoe. Their relationship became somewhat steamy when Dengler received a hard slap from the blonde while driving into the paint. From that point the two exchanged comments relating to the slap that were loaded with sexual innuendo.

After taking care of TBD 15-5 and 15-6 the team had more than an hour to kill before the second half of the quadruple header. Dengler, Shupert and Reiners settled in on the sideline and cheered on Reiners' 8th grade classmate Will Pattison and Denglers favorite blonde shooting guard as they dropped another two games. As the game played out Dengler felt free to share his fantasy relating to his new friend.

"I wouldn't mind if she blew out her knee, I'd get out there are carry her home….or at least to the locker room," said Dengler.

Team 10 didn't offer much of a challenge either. Their team consisted of the usual mix a short non athletes and a 40 something who looked like he may have had some skills 20 years ago.

Dengler stamped his name on Game 4 as well. Perhaps motivated by his new #1 fan or by a hard fouled he received from a scrub on Team 10, Dengler turned into a psuedo-athelete. Ignoring his smoke ravaged lungs Dengler drove hard to the hole, hit the offensive glass with a fury, swatted shots on D and played the game with a passion that was missing prior to his match up with the blonde shooting guard.

6 Feet Over met the historic challenge presented to them by the quadruple header and now it seems nothing will stop them from getting back to the Champs League. A lack of depth may be the squads Achilles heel, however, as they again had to again play shorthanded. Ryan missed Tuesdays action because of the release of another bad Will Ferrell movie. In light of the recent Plaxico Burress suspension Reiners refused to compare 6 Feet Over's situation with that of the New York Giants but did say that an announcement concerning Ryan will be coming soon.

6 Feet Over Accepts Challenge

Coach Jeff Reiners has just signed his team up for a major challenge. The type of challenge the guys have been waiting for all season. At 5:45 6 Feet Over will be taking on a team of overweight, unathletic financial advisers in back to back games. Then the squad will come back at 8 pm and attempt to complete a historic quadruple header by defeating a team of 5 foot 5 loan officers. The MAT team will be in attendance in case of coronary problems.

Week 7 - Injury Report

6 Ft over comes into Week 7 healthy and rested after their bye week. Reiners and Shupert spoke to the media following a morning workout Monday.

"It feels good to get back into the swing of things. I haven't worked out since Monday," said the leagues leading rebounder Aaron Shupert.

"We're getting some guys back from injury and I'm sure we can get right back to our winning ways after the unexpected week off," said Coach Jeff Reiners.

Richard Dengler said he will play tonight and "god willing he won't have a heart attack after two weeks of inactivity and binge drinking."

Brock Ryan is listed as probable for tonight's 8 o'clock tip off. Ryan's appearance is contingent on the 4th man missing his typical evening nap.

Tony Nieland has made a miraculous comeback from his career threatening car accident. He is now back to full strength and ready to plant somebody into the ball rack.

6 Feet Over takes on team "DIA" tonight which I believe stands for Diversified Investment Advisors. They most likely will consist of 3 overweight 40 somethings who stand between 5'7 and 5'9 and 1 moderately athletic 20 something who hasn't played basketball in years.

Ryan Abandons Teammates

Ryan has been downgraded to doubtful for Tuesdays quadruple header. Coach Reiners has been unable to contact the petulant 4th man but was able to get in touch with a person familiar with Brock Ryan. This individual stated that Ryan had left his job early so he could purchase a DVD of the new Will Ferrel movie and was feeling under the weather.

Sal Palantonio Reports Last Minute Injuries

Ryan - Out (Will Ferell)

Nieland- Doubtful(Wife and Kids) ------5:45 only

Dengler- Probable(3 hour shift at work)

…..Sal Palantonio……ESPN

Final Update

Dick tested his smoke damaged lungs and he's going to give it a go tonight.

Ryan is definitely out, coach Reiners is considering imposing a "Marbury" on Ryan preventing him from playing.