2007 Red Cup Open (Results)

Two tournaments...two trophies. Not a bad career for Chris Wrenn who teamed with his Heavy cousin for their second title of the season. Team Meat is now tied with Team Hardware for the most career 1st place finishes. The only difference is that the 'Meaty' cousin combo has won every tournament they've entered together. This team was dominant throughout the day losing only once in the round robin portion to gain the bye to the title game. By then KO & Shorty had run out of gas and the Championship Game was almost anti-climactic. Congrats!

1st Place -- Team Meat (KRG & C.Wrenn)

2nd Place -- That's What She Said (KO & Shorty)
3rd Place -- Team Jameson (Pitbull & Love Doc)

One of the favorites when the day began, 'That's What She Said' had an extremely disappointing start to the day. They opened with losses in two of their first three round robin games and had to fight just to end up in a three way tie for the 3rd and final seed of the bracket portion. Once they got there, they played top notch Beer Die, winning three straight en route to the Championship Game. Keith sunk 6 cups and Shorty played strong defensively all day. Along the way they avenged earlier defeats to Team Gooseneck & Team Jameson before running out of steam against the eventual champs.
Before this tournament began, there had been some question about the quality of play in the Red Cup Open, because of some of the top players not being in attendance. Well, this wound up as one of the most exciting tourneys in recent history, due in large part to the inspired play of Team Jameson. Love Doc and Pitbull came out of the round robin with the #2 Seed, going 4-2 and shocking everyone in their quest to prove Deez wrong. Marc 'Pitbull' LeFort completed the first ever error free day in tournament history and Nick 'Love Doc' Smith continued his flair for the dramatic by walking off against 'Flock of Geese' with a bounce in sink. These two clowns have incredible team chemistry and they could be a force in future tournaments...

Meriden Beer Die Career Standings (Aug. 2007)

Jamie Jones -(258 Points) -19 sinks - 64 cups hit (FC'06 & MMM'06- 1st place)

K O - (234 Points) - 29 sinks - 66 cups hit
Keith Garceau - (218 Points) - 13 sinks - 45 cups hit (MM'07 & RC'07 -1st place)
Mif Lumbra - (181 Points) - 10 sinks - 37 cups hit (FC'06 & MMM'06 - 1st place)
D M - (152 Points) - 8 sinks - 37 cups hit (MI'06 & II' 07 - 1st place)
Chris Wrenn - (93 Points) - 4 sinks - 6 cups hit (MM'07 & RC'07 - 1st place)
Richard N - (83 Points) -5 sinks - 33 cups hit
Ron Gambardella - (73 Points) - 7 sinks - 21 cups hit (MI'06 - 1st place)
Joey Annino - (64 Points) - 13 sinks - 21 cups hit
C S - (64 Points) - 8 sinks - 29 cups hit
Marc L - (63 Points) - 3 sinks - 19 cups hit (II' 07 - 1st place)
Nicholas Smith - (44 Points) - 3 sinks - 12 cups hit
Kevin Lamay - (42 Points) - 12 sinks - 25 cups hit
Dennis Redican - (30 Points) - 3 sinks - 23 cups hit
Ryan Skitromo - (27 Points) - 1 sink - 5 cups hit
Pablo Valentin - (25 Points) - 3 sinks - 17 cups hit
Kelvin Riddle - (24 Points) - 3 sinks - 5 cup hit
Brian Gaffey - (23 Points) - 0 sinks - 12 cups hit
Chad Uhlman - (23 Points) - 2 sinks - 13 cups hit
Tom Wojick - (23 Points) - 1 sink - 6 cups hit
Dan Gibson - (22 Points) - 7 sinks - 24 cups hit
Chris Meyers - (20 Points) - 1 sink - 6 cups hit
Jamie Valentine - (9 Points) - 4 sinks - 20 cups hit
Steve Heck - (7 Points) - 2 sinks - 3 cups hit
Jonathan Fiderio - (3 Points) - 1 sink - 5 cups hit
Todd McNeil - (3 Points) - 1 sink - 10 cups hit
Dan Warro - (2 Points) - 0 sinks - 2 cups hit
Tim Redican - (0 Points) - 1 sink - 3 cups hit
Randy Parisi - (-1 Point) - 1 sink
Chris Moss - (-2 Points) - 1 sink - 1 cup hit
Matt Fiderio - (-3 Points)
Jason Moss - (-3 Points) - 5 cups hit
Matt Jones - (-4 Points)
Joe Ferriera - (-5 Points) - 4 cups hit
Patrick Wrenn - (-7 Points) - 4 cups hit
Eric Kamens - (-8 Points)
Jeff Gagne - (-8 Points)
Nick Egan - (-9 Points)

*500 points gets u into the Hall of Fame

Back Down to 7!

The 7 teams are as follows...

Meat - Keith Garceau & Chris Wrenn

That's What She Said - K O & C S
Hogan Brothers - Maynard Lumbra & Dan Gibson
Flock of Geese - Joe Annino & Ron Gambardella
TBA- Brian Gaffey & Pete
Jameson - Nick Smith & Marc L

TBA - Jamie Valentine & Steve Heck

Late Entry - Freddy Fat Fingers & Chris Moss

Players Not Paticipating

*Dennis Redican*

*D M*

*Jamie Jones*

*R N*

*Chad Farone*

*Pablo Farone*

Deez Boyz Red Cup Predictions

First off I would like to start off by saying that this is a farce that each team gets to play six games to build their Hall of Fame Points for a tournament with only seven teams in it. Or maybe, I'm just still pissed about adding only 3 points to my status in two tournaments when I was back. Either way I am going to build my very own table very soon and try and get these country folks to learn some other type of drinking games besides quarters and drinking every time the race car does a lap.

For some reason "The Red Cup" tourney doesn't have the fire I was looking forward to writing about. Maybe, again I am jealous that I won't be a part of it. Or maybe if the Farone brothers had a sac there would be more to write about. Especially when I thought that Chad and KO were one of favorites in the July 4th tourney. Chad step up your game!!!

Here's the picks with the top three advancing:

Sorry Bri and Pete, 6 games of drinking for Bri is not a good thing....out!

Cat and Heck, the highest weighed tandem in the history of Midland Beerdie won't cut it, plus Heck will want to drink the beer instead of trying to put the die in the damn cup!

You better hope that shots of Jameson aren't on the table for this duo. Pitbull and Nick might surprise some teams but I can't see them finishing in the top 3. Don't hurt me Marc but...."YOUR OUTTA HERE!!!!"

Three gone one more left and I am tossed between teams Hogan Bros. and Flocks of Geese. As much as I would like to see Mif and Gibby go all the way to the finals I find it hard to believe that Joe Joe will be denied a second chance at first championship. But, he does have a streaky player in Ronbo playing with him and if he plays like he did on the 4th they'll be all done. Also, the Hogan Brothers will probably spend much of the time debating on shots and who is suppose to catch the die in certain spots, as well as talking about their dislike for Shorty. Its a toss up but I am going with Maloney's all-time leading scorer and his sidekick Ronny to nice.

So that means I got the big three of Team Meat, Flocks of Geese and to my displeasure I am putting the tandem of KO and the little guy as the team waiting in the finals finishing in first place after the round robin. I hate to do it to ya Keith because I've picked you before, but I think that Chris is going to have his game face in full effect this weekend,(we all know what that face looks like too) and this could be his closest chance at a title with the small field playing. My condolences to team Meat I have yet to see Wrenn play yet and maybe this is a blessing in disguise KRG. If I don't pick you that is added motivation. So what I am going to do is stay with my guts and have KO and Shorty winning the Heavy's Red Cup Open over the likes of some geese.

Good luck to all the contestants and have a safe and well run tourney. Also, just so that y'll know "By the Beach Beerdie" is coming soon to the city of Palm Coast.

Tournament Format

It will be set up as a round robin, where every team will play each other. Therefore, each team is guaranteed 6 games. The top 3 teams advance to the championship round. The team with the best overall record earns an automatic bid into the championship game, and the 2nd and 3rd place teams will play to see who plays the 1st place team.

TEAM ---> PLAYERS ---- ODDS

Meat - Keith Garceau & Chris Wrenn (Even)
Athletes - Kevin Lamay & Kelvin Riddle (3-1)
That's What She Said - K O & C S (5-1)
Hogan Brothers - Maynard Lumbra & Dan Gibson (7-1)
Flock of Geese - Joe Annino & Ron Gambardella (7-1)
TBA - Brian Gaffey & Pete Ives (8-1)
TBA - Nick Smith & Marc L (11-1)
TBA - Jamie Valentine & Steve Heck (11-1)

Teams for The Red Cup Open

The 7 teams are as follows...

Meat - Keith Garceau & Chris Wrenn
That's What She Said - K O & C S

Hogan Brothers - Maynard Lumbra & Dan Gibson

Flock of Geese - Joe Annino & Ron Gambardella

TBA - Brian Gaffey & Pete

TBA - Nick Smith & Marc LeFort

TBA - Jamie Valentine & Steve Heck

Players Not Paticipating
*Dennis Redican*
*D M*
*Jamie Jones*
*R N*
*Chad Farone*
*Pablo Farone*

Heavy's Red Cup Open

Sharpen up those skills gentlemen! This is the 1st Annual Red Cup Open Tournament taking place next Saturday, July 21, 2007 at Keith "Heavy" Garceau's house. Since this is an "Open," players choose their own teammates, but there will still be a maximum number of teams allowed into the tournament. You can sign you and your partner up in the comments section, and make sure to include your team name. It will start as a Round Robin to determine who will get into and the seedings for the Championship Bracket. Teams should arrive at Heavy's by 11:30 to pay your entry fee, which is still yet to be determined, and get some practice in because first toss is at 12 sharp. Parking is somewhat limited on Swain Avenue, so teams should try to drive together. It will be a day filled with suds, sh#@ talking, and sinks. Hope to see you there!

Stay Tuned...

There's another tournament brewing around the corner. I can almost smell it! The details are forthcoming within the next 24 hours, so make sure you check back.

2007 Independence Invitational (Results)

With apologies to Marc 'Pitbull' LeFort who won his first ever major championship, this tournament was all about 'H.O.F.' . Through just three major tourneys Dan now holds one 3rd place finish and two 1st place victories, all with different partners. He is the Barry Bonds of Meriden Beer Die, not playing in every major, but when he does he is clearly the most feared competitor. He and the Pitbull made mince meat of the competition this year, going 4-0 and winning the 07' Independence Invitational in a record setting time of less than two hours. This is the single most dominant performance by any team in the history of our sport. Congratulations to the champs!

1st Place -- D M & Marc L

2nd Place -- Joey Annino & Mif Lumbra
3rd Place -- Jamie Jones & Pablo Valentin

The surprise of the tournament was undoubtedly Joey and MIF. This odd pairing lost their first game before reeling off four straight victories including a redemption game against eventual third place finishers JJ and Pablo. El Nino was nothing less than extraordinary offensively as he came within two sinks of JJ's record nine in one tournament. He might have been just as solid defensively earning the nickname 'Velcro' as he time and again snatched the die from would be points. Maynard now has his first ever top three finish without JJ as his partner and in doing so catapulted himself into the third spot on the all time points list...

Meriden Beer Die Career Standings (July 2007)

Jamie Jones -(258 Points) -19 sinks - 64 cups hit (FC'06 & MMM'06- 1st place)

K O - (180 Points) - 23 sinks - 51 cups hit
Mif Lumbra - (172 Points) - 8 sinks - 30 cups hit (FC'06 & MMM'06 - 1st place)
Keith Garceau - (154 Points) - 11 sinks - 35 cups hit (MM'07 -1st place)
D M - (152 Points) - 8 sinks - 37 cups hit (MI'06 & II' 07 - 1st place)
R N - (83 Points) -5 sinks - 33 cups hit
Ron Gambardella - (71 Points) -6 sinks -17 cups hit (MI'06 - 1st place)
Joey Annino - (55 Points) - 10 sinks - 12 cups hit
Chris Wrenn - (49 Points) - 3 sinks - 3 cups hit (MM'07 - 1st place)
Marc L - (46 Points) - 3 sinks - 12 cups hit (II' 07 - 1st place)
Kevin Lamay - (42 Points) - 12 sinks - 25 cups hit
C S - (39 Points) - 6 sinks - 21 cups hit
Dennis Redican - (30 Points) - 3 sinks - 23 cups hit
Nicholas Smith - (28 Points) - 1 sink - 8 cups hit
Ryan Skitromo - (27 Points) - 1 sink - 5 cups hit
Pablo Valentin - (25 Points) - 3 sinks - 17 cups hit
Kelvin Riddle - (24 Points) - 3 sinks - 5 cup hit
Brian Gaffey - (23 Points) - 0 sinks - 12 cups hit
Chad Uhlman - (23 Points) - 2 sinks - 13 cups hit
Tom Wojick - (23 Points) - 1 sink - 6 cups hit
Chris Meyers - (20 Points) - 1 sink - 6 cups hit
Dan Gibson - (12 Points) - 5 sinks - 15 cups hit
Jamie Valentine - (5 Points) - 4 sinks - 12 cups hit
Jonathan Fiderio - (3 Points) - 1 sink - 5 cups hit
Todd McNeil - (3 Points) - 1 sink - 10 cups hit
Dan Warro - (2 Points) - 0 sinks - 2 cups hit
Tim Redican - (0 Points) - 1 sink - 3 cups hit
Randy Parisi - (-1 Point) - 1 sink
Matt Fiderio - (-3 Points)
Jason Moss - (-3 Points) - 5 cups hit
Matt Jones - (-4 Points)
Patrick Wrenn - (-7 Points) - 4 cups hit
Eric Kamens - (-8 Points)
Jeff Gagne - (-8 Points)
Nick Egan - (-9 Points)

*500 points gets u into the Hall of Fame