I AM SICK AND TIRED!!!

by bowdown on Oct 12, 2008 1:27 PM PDT

of feeling like a cheap freeloader whenever i want to watch a blazer game. I have to go around random websites for a link to a blazer game everytime. Why cant i just take a seat at my couch and watch the game + record it so i can watch highlights over and over again? Blazer games are harder to find than big foot. WHEN WILL THIS BE SOLVED? why cant i watch a simple basketball game of my own hometeam?

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I predict it will be solved

by Oct 28th. And I have a 100% correctness on my predictions.

by usmcr3049 on Oct 12, 2008 1:49 PM PDT reply actions

Here's hoping usmcr that

you have the prognostication abilities of Jean Dixon - especially in light of Larry Miller’s guess that a deal wouldn’t be reached by then.

by TwoDeep on Oct 12, 2008 3:19 PM PDT up reply actions

would you bet a one year self-imposed ban on it?

He who laughs last thinks slowest.

by prezofdeath on Oct 12, 2008 6:15 PM PDT up reply actions

Oct. 28th of what year?

by Bskey on Oct 12, 2008 7:05 PM PDT up reply actions

good catch!

We haven't done anything yet... but don't blink.

by ratbastird on Oct 13, 2008 12:45 PM PDT up reply actions

if you are right

then my god, i will hail you a champion forever.

by avalonzero on Oct 13, 2008 1:17 AM PDT up reply actions

I think usmc was refering to the fact that the regular season starts on the 28th

every regular season game is on tv.

by Sabonis4Ever on Oct 13, 2008 12:08 PM PDT up reply actions

Maybe

we just identified KP.

The most amazing thing about my amazing ego is I have amazingly little about which to be egotistical.
The pick and roll this year will emphasize "roll" followed by "dunk", followed by the wailings and lamentations of your women.

by jscot on Oct 15, 2008 1:38 AM PDT up reply actions

bigfoot.

lol. that’s good.

The faith (and I'm a guy) perverts. :)

by faith on Oct 12, 2008 2:01 PM PDT reply actions

if we continue that analogy

does that mean we’ll find a Blazer game in someone’s freezer?

"It was halfway through the fourth quarter of an exhibition game, a 30 point blowout, and I absolutely did not want it to end. Time: move slower so this moment stretches.

Dunk Parade.

Forever."

-Ben

"...our second unit is probably going to be a little better than your second unit…and by "probably going to be a little better than" I mean "is going to crush like a dump truck running over an empty beer can""

"YOU MOVE NOW! GREG DUNK BIG!"

-Dave

by Magnum on Oct 12, 2008 2:18 PM PDT up reply actions

Bigfoot's not hard to find

He’s wearing #52!

Rip City is back

by kbbballkid on Oct 12, 2008 6:41 PM PDT up reply actions

I thought Steven Hill was Bigfoot.

by royroty on Oct 12, 2008 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions

he's the mountain man!

Either that or he’s a lumberjack and that’s okay.

We haven't done anything yet... but don't blink.

by ratbastird on Oct 13, 2008 12:46 PM PDT up reply actions

he's the mountan man!

who shot bigfoot, who will never be found ;P

The faith (and I'm a guy) perverts. :)

by faith on Oct 14, 2008 12:33 PM PDT up reply actions

I dont' think that Blazer's games are guaranteed in the Bill of Rights

plus it’s still the preseason, you know. Time was, no one cared about the preseason.

by Section323 on Oct 12, 2008 2:10 PM PDT reply actions

Yes but still

The only pro sports team in town needs better coverage than that. especially when they have such great roster filled with exciting players

by bowdown on Oct 12, 2008 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions

I do not want a guarantee

I just want a choice.

Do I want to drive 150 miles through elk roamin’ country or stay at home and watch the game?

I have ten – fifty bucks to spend but NO CHOICE!

"You're really making me feel good about myself, little man," says Oden as he starts dancing after scoring a goal. "You better come harder than that."

by BlueBooYay on Oct 12, 2008 5:35 PM PDT up reply actions

The Bill of Rights? What's that?

I’m sorry I’ve grown up under George W. Bush I’m not sure I know what you mean? Is it related to that Constitution thing I hear the old timers talk about? I bet that’s from back when they had Democracy too! Kinda showing your age their Section 323.

He's Coming! Oden Slayer of Giants

by Idog1976 on Oct 12, 2008 6:21 PM PDT up reply actions

We haven't had a Bill of Rights for at least the last twenty years.

Maybe longer. And it’s both the Democrats and the Republicans who have thrown it out the window. But there I go into politic-land again. Maybe I should choose a safer subject, like religion.

One of Two Official Blazer's Edge Poets Laureate for the 2008-2009 Season

"In vino veritas." - Latin proverb
"Ich sitze hier und trinke mein gutes Wittenbergisch Bier und das Reich Gottes kommt von ganz alleine" - Martin Luther
"μηκέτι ὑδροπότει, ἀλλὰ οἴνῳ ὀλίγῳ χρῶ διὰ τὸν στόμαχον καὶ τὰς πυκνάς σου ἀσθενείας." - 1 Timothy 5:23

by T Darkstar on Oct 12, 2008 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions

Even _I_ will agree with you, Darkstar

"Personally, I'd rather give an elephant a prostate exam on Chili Day." --Dave on rooting for the Lakers or Celtics

by MiledAnimal on Oct 12, 2008 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs

If you want a "safer" subject try with a post entitled "Send Bayless to the D-League" ;-)

Sergio + Rudy = 16
Sergio + Bayless = 16
Batum 8+8=16

by amlmart1 on Oct 12, 2008 9:04 PM PDT up reply actions 4 recs

Your so bad

I gave you a rec. I think the Comcast thing sucks and I am sad for Blazers fans. Regarding the preseason games, I don’t think they should be televised, for the same reason plays don’t charge admission to rehearsals.

Blazers Edge has an alarmist vision and a poet's heart.

by tominhawaii on Oct 13, 2008 5:11 AM PDT up reply actions

Comcast is awesome

It allowed me to watch every single Blazer game last year. Thats cool in my book.

by Sabonis4Ever on Oct 13, 2008 12:12 PM PDT up reply actions

Problem is they don't let OTHER fans watch, and that's a problem.

We haven't done anything yet... but don't blink.

by ratbastird on Oct 13, 2008 12:48 PM PDT up reply actions

But who cares

S4E got to watch the games, that’s what counts!

Witty Unpredictable Talent and Natural Game

by iDea on Oct 13, 2008 1:37 PM PDT up reply actions

But Wait A Minute!

I am a Dish Network customer. If CSNNW is added to Dish’s channels do i have to pay extra for it or will it be added to the normal list of channels i already have?

by bowdown on Oct 12, 2008 3:21 PM PDT reply actions

I would at least...

…like to have a choice.

"You're really making me feel good about myself, little man," says Oden as he starts dancing after scoring a goal. "You better come harder than that."

by BlueBooYay on Oct 12, 2008 5:29 PM PDT up reply actions

Why do you always bring up such hot button issues?

I think I’ll get you back on topic by saying that the Comcast issue should be discussed in the next presidential debate. If the debates are done, then maybe they should schedule a special one on the Comcast issue. Maybe then I would care about voting.

Blazers Edge has an alarmist vision and a poet's heart.

by tominhawaii on Oct 13, 2008 5:16 AM PDT up reply actions

doesn't matter

they STILL won’t answer the question.

We haven't done anything yet... but don't blink.

by ratbastird on Oct 13, 2008 12:49 PM PDT up reply actions

It isn't being added.

Sorry. And you would have to pay for it.

"Feminism encourages women to leave their husbands, kill their children, practice witchcreaft, destroy capitalism, and become lesbians. [speech at GOP Presidential Convention 1992] Rev. Pat Robertson

by BlazerFan1 on Oct 12, 2008 7:06 PM PDT up reply actions

I AM SICK AND TIRED!!!

"You're really making me feel good about myself, little man," says Oden as he starts dancing after scoring a goal. "You better come harder than that."

by BlueBooYay on Oct 12, 2008 5:28 PM PDT reply actions

Uh Oh

Looks like someone needs a nap.

Blazers Edge has an alarmist vision and a poet's heart.

by tominhawaii on Oct 13, 2008 5:17 AM PDT up reply actions

+1 and then some!

It’s very, very irritating to be willing to pay very significant money to watch the games and be prevented. For apparently no good reasons.

It does assuage my guilt over being a “freeloader.” I figure hey, I’m willing to pay money but if they won’t take it then I’m going to do these things illegally. I never would’ve known about some of these websites if they would’ve just taken my money.

Buck Williams for the hall of fame

by Phizbin on Oct 12, 2008 5:38 PM PDT reply actions

Exactly

I don’t know why the NBA won’t charge me a fee and let me watch the games online legally. I am willing to pay.

"Greg Oden is the strongest guy in the NBA" - Channing Frye.

by TallTimber on Oct 12, 2008 9:49 PM PDT up reply actions

Me too. I did pay in 2006 when that was an option

But all they offer right now is d-league and WNBA. Bah. Well, a little bit of Batum, but still bah.

Odenied: If you're given lemmings—make lemming-ade (Bow4Meow)

by Norsktroll on Oct 13, 2008 3:40 AM PDT up reply actions

I thought it was going to happen

I thought the NBA had a plan to make every game available online, this season? Weren’t we all just talking about this a couple of months ago?

Witty Unpredictable Talent and Natural Game

by iDea on Oct 13, 2008 7:16 AM PDT up reply actions

Me too.

Sergio + Rudy = 16
Sergio + Bayless = 16
Batum 8+8=16

by amlmart1 on Oct 13, 2008 8:19 AM PDT up reply actions

Agreed

I’d be MORE than willing to shell out some cash for online games. Instead I watch the illegal sites. WTF NBA?

We haven't done anything yet... but don't blink.

by ratbastird on Oct 13, 2008 12:50 PM PDT up reply actions

+1 Amen!

this has been a message from: "The People's Alliance to Keep Comment Boards Sucka Free"

by bforsythe on Oct 12, 2008 5:40 PM PDT reply actions

Why is the Blazer managment

So good at everything else and so lame about this pissing off loyal fans thing?

by southern oregon on Oct 12, 2008 5:58 PM PDT reply actions

Thanks Larry Miller

"Feminism encourages women to leave their husbands, kill their children, practice witchcreaft, destroy capitalism, and become lesbians. [speech at GOP Presidential Convention 1992] Rev. Pat Robertson

by BlazerFan1 on Oct 12, 2008 7:06 PM PDT up reply actions

All of you who think it's great that Miles might play again

what are you going to say if and when he ruins his knee(s) for good?

"Personally, I'd rather give an elephant a prostate exam on Chili Day." --Dave on rooting for the Lakers or Celtics

by MiledAnimal on Oct 12, 2008 8:36 PM PDT reply actions

Stay on topic

Blazers Edge has an alarmist vision and a poet's heart.

by tominhawaii on Oct 13, 2008 5:19 AM PDT up reply actions

SMACK!

Thanks… I needed that.

"Personally, I'd rather give an elephant a prostate exam on Chili Day." --Dave on rooting for the Lakers or Celtics

by MiledAnimal on Oct 13, 2008 9:56 AM PDT up reply actions

I'm glad I have comcast but when I was at the game today I noticed that the camera guys where recording the game.

I don’t understand why the hell they aren’t showing this game to the people of Portland at least.

by BRoyInThe4th on Oct 12, 2008 8:38 PM PDT reply actions

I go to college in SoCal...

and im pretty sure every Lakers preseason game has been on tv here, even tonights game thats at UNLV’s campus. and if im not mistaken it seems like only 1 or maybe 2 of the Blazers preseason games has been on tv back home….r we really letting the Lakers outdo us on this? i guarantee no one here gives a crap about their preseason games yet they still make sure theyre on tv for everyone

by shushu on Oct 12, 2008 8:49 PM PDT reply actions

I also think

that a deal will get done if not before the start of the season, at least well before the all-star break. There’s just too much money to be made. And with the new comcast ads playing it seems like they’re getting ready for something.

by oden is GOD OF WAR on Oct 12, 2008 8:57 PM PDT reply actions

Of course that's what everyone said last year...

and it never happened.

"Greg Oden is the strongest guy in the NBA" - Channing Frye.

by TallTimber on Oct 12, 2008 9:46 PM PDT up reply actions

It also doesn't do anything for those of us who are remote

and don’t have a TV.

NBA needs to put the freaking games online and do that separately from their NBA package.

We haven't done anything yet... but don't blink.

by ratbastird on Oct 13, 2008 12:52 PM PDT up reply actions

Or the NBA (if indeed they are the responsible party)

could stop blocking out NBA League Pass games from those who can’t get Comcast telecasts! How far do I have to be from Portland before I’m not blacked out for christmas sake?

If I joined Norsktroll in Europe there would be no League Pass at all. So I’m not going there. If Dave would let me live in his basement, my problem would be solved. Don’t know if I’m up to crying babies anymore though (referencing baby PG — not Dave.)

by TwoDeep on Oct 13, 2008 3:19 PM PDT reply actions