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THE COMPLETE RECAP OF THE 2008 HC MIAMI OPEN
CANSECO:
"HOGAN IS IN MY NEXT BOOK"
There was a hint of controversy at South Beach on Saturday, when front runner and perennial favorite Dylan
Hogan was spotted digging into a bag full of questionable materials as Day Two competition resumed.
Courtside photographers captured the indiscretion on film - images showing The Namesake sifting through
clear liquids and powdered substances that may or may not be FDA approved.
"I knew it," said Gunnar Stapp from across the court. "He's the Barry Bonds of beach volleyball. He's
Roger Clemens."
 Steroid rock star Jose Canseco spoke with reporters Sunday night and divulged that Hogan is among up to
25 new names cited in his upcoming book. Those names include Hogan, former WWF commentator Mean Gene Okerlund, actor/personality
Pauly Shore, and MTV vixen Tila Tequila.
Kip Henry was informed of the matter but offered no comment other than to say, "I'll talk to Oprah, and
only Oprah."
The website TMZ.com was reporting on Monday that a small vial left behind by Hogan contained an unknown
substance and was prescribed by a "G. Miller," according to the label.
THE COMPLETE RECAP OF THE 2008 HC MIAMI OPEN
KIP HENRY RIPS SPONSOR:
Never Trust A Penguin
Burgess Meredith was untrustworthy. So
was Danny Devito. But when Kip Henry announced the Penguin Hotel as the host hotel in 2008, there was confidence in the pick. But
as Kip arrived last week, all hell broke loose. "They were simply not up to par," Henry said afterwards. "We require friendly staff.
We require excellent location. We need a hotel with an inviting bar for unwinding. The Starlite Hotel came through. We've
put them on the map."
The only complaint came from Gunnar Stapp, who sent an HC intern to seek out shampoo
and conditioner since it was not immediately provided. "It's about the locks," he summized. "Gunnar can't pose for Metro Magazine
with frizzy hair. It's gotta be solid. It's what's called a Gunnarrequisite."
THE COMPLETE RECAP OF THE 2008 HC MIAMI OPEN
Luiz true to Sunday form
In 2007, Luiz Sobrinho returned to the Clevelander
at 6am for a cat nap before a 9am first serve. This year, he stepped onto the court direct from the club scene. Arriving back
on Ocean Drive at 8am after a night of dancing, he stopped only for a hearty breakfast before pulling on his board shorts
and hitting the sand.
"They say that consistency is the key to success,"
Sobrinho said through an interpretor. "So I stayed consistently awake. It worked last year, this year, and it will work again
next year. I won't have to sleep through the party at the Clevelander in 2009. I will be the party... and then I'll see you
on center court."
THE COMPLETE RECAP OF THE 2008 HC MIAMI OPEN
Miller picked up for disorderly conduct
Dr. Greg Miller, thought by many to be a respectable and honorable member of the community,
was detained briefly by Miami Dade Police late Saturday after a disturbance along Ocean Drive.
According to police, Miller was repeatedly asked to leave a local playground but refused to
do so. Several police officers were summoned to the scene, and officers tasered the Midwest doctor before finally bringing
him under control.
"While on the swing set, we had difficulty subduing him, with the kicking legs and all," said
Deputy Billy Bob Jefferies. "Once he got to the slide, we were able to take him into custody."
Miller returned to the beach on Sunday.
THE COMPLETE RECAP OF THE 2008 HC MIAMI OPEN
Three in a row for Stapp
He's the toast of the town in Miami Beach when the HC Tour arrives. And once again this year,
Gunnar Stapp graced the cover of Miami's Metro Magazine. It's the third time in as many years that Stapp has been the cover
boy.
"There's only one way to sell magazines," Stapp said in a press conference at the Biscayne
Bay Day Spa. "If Gunnar Stapp is on the cover, sales increase and subscription rates soar. Gunnar is glad he can bring joy
and happiness to South Beach."
NEWS FROM AROUND SOUTH BEACH... Gunnar Stapp was seen relaying signals to Pat Riley,
coach of the Miami Heat, on Friday night at American Airlines Arena. Still, the New Jersey Nets ended a seven-game road losing
streak with a 94-85 victory over the Heat -- owners of the league's worst record... On Thursday, Kip Henry, Darryl
Nash, and AVPer Phil Dalhausser talked Olympic strategy at a promotional event along Ocean Drive...
The Spire Bar hosted this year's annual HC phone moment, a conversation with San Franciscan Mark
Stapp... Dr. Greg Miller did not go winless all weekend. An exhibition 3-on-3 match-up saw he, Hogan,
and Nash victorious... Hogan has now won HC KOB events at 4 different beaches: North Avenue, Montrose
Beach, Grant Park, and South Beach.
THE BASICS
Date: Friday, February 1 - Sunday, February 3, 2008
Location: Miami Beach (South Beach), Florida
Schedule
Thursday
Annual Welcome Party, Hotel Victor, 10pm
Friday
HC Miami Open play begins 9am
Special Event:
Miami Heat vs. New Jersey Nets, American Airlines Arena, 8pm
Saturday
HC Miami Open play begins at 9am-1pm
Annual Cocktail Party hostd by The Spire Bar
followed by
HC Miami Open Official Players Dinner
South Beach Nightlife
Sunday
HC Miami Open - Final Round - begins at 10am-12pm
Lunch, and then airport
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