On Thursday the Vipers will enter a stretch of seven games in ten days. Last year the Vipers played six games in ten days three times. The Vipers did play a seven in ten back in January 2008, though. They went 1-6. The first three losses were on the back end of a six-game losing streak. After the win the Vipers embarked on a 10-game losing streak. Different team, different players... don't panic.
Coach Finch picked up his 397th career win on Saturday. If the Vipers sweep the three-game home stand, Martinelli's Gold Medal Sparking Cider for all on Sunday to celebrate the big 4-0-0! That's not meant to be a sarcastic remark, by the way. I really really like that apple cider and that's how I generally celebrate milestones in my broadcasting career. I don't drink. In fact, I'm 10 broadcasts away from #700, so get that sparkling cider on ice now!
Speaking of milestones, Will Conroy is 50 points from 3,000 and 36 assists from 1,400. He is the all-time record holder in both categories. He's also one steal from 250. He is third all-time in that category.
The Vipers have now won 9 "road" games and 10 games away from Dodge Arena. The Vipers won nine road games last season and just five during year one (though they did win six total away from Dodge Arena). The extra games come from the D-League Showcase.
The Vipers also won just 21 games in each of their first two seasons but are already at 17 this year. Bob Hoffman, who was the Vipers head coach during the 2007-08 season before leaving for Mercer with four games left in the season, went 17-29. Brian Walsh finished up with a 4-0 record before Clay Moser went 21-29 last season.
Who doesn't like martinelli's? The ubiquitously shaped bottle goes nicely with any morning breakfast. A staple in Ithaca and NYC.
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