Stats Based on Weeks 4 and 5

Updated 11/18/12

Week 5 Hot Pins

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Balls n Strikes

Two weeks ago they took 19 points from Strike Kings. This week they took 20 points from an awful Force team. They went from last place to be currenlty in third place which that big of a jump has never been done in the South Asian Bowling League History. The big question is will this momtenum of destroying teams last? Or did they get lucky with the schedule facing a depleted Force team? Link

Strike Kings

The good news for this team is they are in 6th place, and if the playoffs started today they would make it. The bad news is the 7th place Snipers are only 1.5 points behind them. To create a spark, Don Ali and Eddie switched spots as Don Ali went to anchor. Even with the change they still lost their matchup to the Snipers 11-12. It is still early, but Captain Amaad may have to pull a rabbit out of his hat to light a fire under his guys. Link

Strikes n Spares

Another week down and another victory for Strikes n Spares. This team struggled against the 2nd place Pin Smackers but gained 2 points in the standings. I dont know if they are saving their energy for the playoffs, but they looked like they didn't want to be there. They did beat the Pin Smackers, but Sony was not there, and Eugene was not his best. This is a long season to go and it only takes one bad week to fall back in the mix. But this team looks unstoppable beating the Pin Smackers for a 2nd straight week. Link

Pin Pals

When you think of the most dangerous team in the league, Pin Pals don't come to mind for many. They won 13-10 against Asian Sensation, but that isn't the real story. We know the Pin Pals will be in the playoffs as Asif and Ayaz have that experience. When David Deblasio bowls a 198, and 192 this team is almost impossible to beat. David has mastered the hook as his practice has obviously paid off. If David can bowl in the high 180's or higher we should just give the trophy to this team right now. Link

Asian Sensation
Asian Sensation came, saw, and then failed. They put on a show and one of the most exciting matchups we've seen in years but well short again to the Pin Pals. They only lost 13-10 but they can't beat 7-11 Ayaz. On A positive note Yash "The Shark" beat Ayaz in 2 games and Amin bowled a 163 average which is very impressive. Khaled bowled a 121 in one game and has to pick it up. They are currently in 4th place but only 5 points from 2nd, so anything can happen. But Khaled you are better this. You have to bowl better or your team may not make it to the big dance. Link


Force 
Link Another week for Force where they had one bowler missing. This week they had two bowlers missing. It's a shame especially since Riz has improved his game this year. This team is not done as there still a lot of weeks left, but can Force please show up with all their guys? Please show up, Prince and Riz can't do it all by themselves.

Pin Smackers

Pin Smackers put on a very impressive performance bouncing back only losing 10.5 to 12.5 to the first place Strikes n Spares. The problem with the Pin Smackers has been Eugene who has not been the same the last couple of weeks. Pin Smackers need Eugene to wake up and Abhi can't do it all by himself. If Eugene can wake up and Sony can show up, then maybe this team can finally beat their rival Strikes n Spares. I think Ahbi has to say this to his team, Link

Snipers

Guess what? Snipers did it again. Say what you want about this team but this team walked into enemy territory and beat another powerhouse in the Strike Kings. Yes they only won 12-11, but a win is a win. They are currently in 7th but 1.5 points out of 6th and 6.5 points of out 3rd place. This team keeps on surprising every other team, but this team knows what they are doing. Last week it was Uday and this week it was Pat bowling 40 points over his average in game 1. We will say it again if Pat or Uday can bowl over their average like this, there will be no team that would want to face them. Link

Week 5
Top 5 Games Over Average

1. Mufthy Dastigir (Strikes n Spares)    Average 166.2  Game 2 Bowled a 247 for 80.8 pins over

2. Jin Park (Asian Sensation)-              Average 160.4  Game 3 Bowled a 224 for 63.6 pins over

3. Raheel Malick (Strike Kings)-           Average 135.9  Game 1 Bowled a 198 for 62.1 pins over 

4. David Deblasio (Pin Pals)                 Average 137.7 Game 2 Bowled a 198 for 60.3 pins over

5.David Deblasio (Pin Pals)                  Average 137.7 Game 1 Bowled a 192 for 54.3 pins over

Top 5 Games Below Average

1. Guerrier Connor (Snipers)             Average 182.6 Game 2 Bowled a 118 for 64.6 pins below

2. Raza Dastigir (Strikes n Spares)    Average 165.6 Game 2 Bowled a 108 for 57.6 pins below

3. Khaled Ahmedy (Asian Sensation) Average 173.7 Game 2 Bowled a 121 for 52.7 pins below

4. Eddie Santana(Strike Kings)          Average 199.5 Game 1 Bowled a 156 for 43.5 pins below

5. Don Ali Hugo (Stike Kings)            Average 203.4 Game 3 Boweld a 164 for 39.4 pins below



Week 5 Stats
Most Strikes

1. Abhishek Kumar (Pin Smackers) -22
2. Jason Reis (Strikes 'n' Spares)-19
3. Eddie Santana (Strike Kings)-15
3. Guerrier Connor (Snipers) - 15
3. Yash Mahajan(Asian Sensation)-15

Most Spares

1. Mufthy Dastigir(Strikes n Spares - 14
2. Jason Reis (Strikes 'n' Spares)-13
2. Jin Park( Asian Sensation)- 13
2. Ayaz Dar( Pin Pals)-13
2. Prince Panicker(Force)-13

10th Frame Strikes

1.  Eddie Santana (Strike Kings)-8
2. Abhishek Kumar (Pin Smackers)7
3. Jason Reis (Strikes 'n' Spares)-5
4. Yash Mahajan(Asian Sensation)-5
5. David Deblasio(Pin Pals)-4

Min 5 games bowled for high average
Updated as of 11/18/12

Hurricane Sandy and it's affect on NY

November 9th talking about Hurricane Sandy

 

November 17th, 2012

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Hosts Ammad Sheikh and Siddique Farooqi returned to SASN Radio to talk about something that was near and dear to anyone on the East Coast. The damage and the destruction that was caused by Hurricane Sandy. Both hosts who had experienced Sandy first hand talked about how life in NY had changed as a result of the storm. They talked about what was going on with electricity, the response by LIPA with the electricity. What to do with FEMA? They brought on Chad Lennon of Team Rubicon who spoke about his organization. Team Rubicon is an organization that brings together former military members to come together and help in natural disasters. As they have all of the training needed along with the logistical no how. Chad spoke about what they were doing in the NY area and what they had experienced and seen thus far.  He also mentioned to those that were listening what they could do in order to help others in need. After the Hurricane Sandy talk hosts Siddique Farooqi and Ammad Sheikh took calls about the NY Knicks. Both were spirited in their defense of the Knicks - Sid, and the opposition of Carmelo Anthony - Ammad Phones lit up as call in after call in came in about the Knicks. A lot of excitement based on the torrid start that the Knicks started out on.

Asian Sensation vs Pinpals Preview

This is a rematch of last week’s highly anticipated rivalry between Asian Sensations and Pinpals

Asian Sensation is currently 3rd in the standings with 47.5 pts, and only 5.5 pts away from the 2^nd place Pin Smackers. Last week The Sensations struggled against The Pinpals as Amin and Yash were in a funk. The two bowlers that have been consistent are Jin and Khaled. Jin and his 160 avg have steadily improved, while the "Silent Assassin" Khaled is steady as usual holding down the anchor position. He currently has an average of 173.7. Amin had an off week last week, but has won 7 out of a possible 11 pts. If Amin can find his rhythm it could be a different outcome, especially with his favorable handicap. Inexplicability, “THE SHARK" Yash was not his usual self last week. Many people are saying he was distracted from all his hype and trash talking that he did on the website. Yash has to prove he is deserving of being called a “shark”. There will be blood in the water, and like a shark he has to pounce on the Pinpals.

The Pinpals are slowly recuperating from a very sluggish start of the year, but are currently in 4th place with 43 pts. Last week they managed to get 14 pts from a struggling Asian Sensation team.  David has surprised many bowlers around the league with his new approach. He is showing the league that is he putting in the time and effort to practice, and has gotten better every week. Sid "THE KIDD" Farooqi bowled an exceptional game 1 with a 164 scratch but faltered the next 2 games. He did more than an admirable job considering it was his first week of bowling after the summer season. The question is which Sid will show up on Sunday? Then you have Asif, who has the 6^th highest average with a 180.  Asif has been consistent this year and has to bowl well if he wants to help the Pinpals take down the Sensation.

The key to this matchup is of course Ayaz “Daddy” Dar vs Yash “The Shark.” Expect them to go against each other this week which could be very entertaining for the spectators and other bowlers. Ayaz “Daddy” Dar does more than talk as he has the 3^rd highest average with a 188.3. He usually backs it up, but we will see if the Shark can come through when it counts.

This should be another fun filled battle for 3rd place as both teams will clash this week. Look for Asian Sensations to bounce back and take 2 out of 3 with Yash and Amin coming through this week.

 

Week 5 Predictions