Junk Drawer-10/23-Less Than a Week Edition

by DrivetheLane on Oct 23, 2008 8:29 AM PDT Comment 81 comments

A short 5 days until the season opener versus the L*kers! I don't think I need to say anymore about that.

Great Game 1 of the World Series last night with the Phillies winning 3-2. But I didn't get the impression they can dominate the Rays. This series could be a classic. I'm thinking 7 games with no game decided by more than 2 runs.

I didn't get to see highlights cause I couldn't find them (post em if you got em please) but it looks like Oden showed everyone who was only whelmed by his performance thus far with a nice double double. How as the game for those who attended on those cheap tickets discussed yesterday? There's already one nice game report from PoliSam. Any other thoughts?

And finally, to insert the randomness that sometimes ensure discussion I'll pose this question:

You're starting a band. For the sake of brevity, you get 5 members. All the members have to be Blazers. Who do you pick and what instruments do they play? Personally, I'd go with LMA on bass, Oden on drums, Roy on lead guitar, Rudy as lead singer, and Blake on harmonica, because I like random instruments in bands.

Have a great Thursday everyone!

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Thank goodness that some things never change...

NEW YORK – Bill O’Reilly has re-upped with Fox News Channel in a multiyear deal that pays him about $10 million a year to host his top-rated news program, “The O’Reilly Factor.”

O’Reilly took a shot at his detractors, saying that if he retired, “I know my friends in the elite media would miss me greatly.”

"It's not a joke -- it's not a game." — B-Rex

by timbo on Oct 23, 2008 8:32 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I understand how "elitist" can be a negative label

But when did “elite” become a bad thing? I want to go back to Kennedy’s days of having “the best and the brightest.” Say that today and you’ll be called ’Out of touch with the real Americans".

/endpolitics

Claire Redfield dunk shot: missed
Claire Redfield Off Rebound (5 REB)
Claire Redfield jump hook shot: made (26 PTS)

by rmcdougall on Oct 23, 2008 9:36 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs

+100

by royroty on Oct 23, 2008 10:25 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

elite = good

elitist = bad

Bring back headbands!

by Sabonis4Ever on Oct 23, 2008 11:31 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs

well said

He who laughs last thinks slowest.

by prezofdeath on Oct 23, 2008 1:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

First off -- ALL BANDS WITH FIVE MEMBERS SUCK.

So here is the Blazer band…

Lead guitar — Rex. You know the dude would be practicing in his sleep and I’ve always seen him as a guy that could murder with an axe.

Rhythm guitar and lead vocals — Rudy. Chick magnet. Wouldn’t need to play a lick.

Bass — Channing. Charismatic and hammy and could probably sing backups. God knows that Oden couldn’t.

Drums — Roy. He’s already proved he can do four things at once. He could sing backups, too, make it five…

The end.

timbo
Mutant Pop Records

"It's not a joke -- it's not a game." — B-Rex

by timbo on Oct 23, 2008 8:36 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs

I hate when I do that

Rec’d, because this is how I envision the band as well.

When asked about his thoughts during the Olympic games about playing against Kobe Bryant and Dwight Howard, Rudy responded "My first thought was respect. My second thought was to kick their ass".

Man I love him.

by twiggs on Oct 23, 2008 8:39 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'll add this: bassist Channing would handle the band's business...

"It's not a joke -- it's not a game." — B-Rex

by timbo on Oct 23, 2008 8:44 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, but not all bands with five members suck.

I really don’t want to research into this but I can guarantee it is not true.

First example of the top of my head: Pink Floyd.

Word.

by joelor on Oct 23, 2008 9:59 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Dave Clark Five!

"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 23, 2008 10:58 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

The Scorpions

German Metal at its finest!

Klaus Meine – Vocals
Matthias Jabs – Lead Guitar
Rudolf Schenker – Rhythm Guitar
Francis Buchholz – Bass Guitar
Herman Rarebell – Drums

This was their best line up.

LMA - Let the breakout year begin!
LMA puts the POWER in Power Forward!
35:48 min, 9-16 FG, 6-7 FT, +14 2 Off, 6 Reb, 5 Ast, 1 TO, 4 Stl, 1 BS, 24 Pts - LMA vs Sac 10-20-08

by LaMarvelous on Oct 23, 2008 9:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ah.....The Scorps

The Zoo, Rock Ya Like a Hurricane, No One Like You, Big City Nights, Still Lovin’ You and Winds Of Change….I could go on forever. Great fun band

"Fez, the foundation of any good relationship is three little words: I-don't-know.

What're you doing? I don't know.

What're you thinking about? I don't know.

Who's that under you? I don't know. "
-Michael Kelso

by 92wastheyear on Oct 23, 2008 9:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

No sale.

"It's not a joke -- it's not a game." — B-Rex

by timbo on Oct 23, 2008 10:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

That new song is just awful. I couldn't even listen to the end.

It’s sad for a number of reasons.

Rudyculize: The act of Rudy making others look slow, dim and generally oafish.

http://www.myspace.com/y5k

by Y5k on Oct 23, 2008 11:22 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Is that irony, or for real?

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

by Norsktroll on Oct 23, 2008 11:22 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Appetite for Destruction was pretty awesome

The shocking thing to me is that it came out 20 years ago.

by tingeyga on Oct 23, 2008 1:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Appetite was awesome.

that new song is awful.

Rudyculize: The act of Rudy making others look slow, dim and generally oafish.

http://www.myspace.com/y5k

by Y5k on Oct 23, 2008 1:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Good example.

Good example of not all 5 member bands sucking with Pink Floyd. I agree with you on that. A good example of a group with less than 5 doing well is Rush. 3 members and they have done well for themselves. Canadian bias if you want but I am also a huge fan ( first concert I ever saw was them in Vancouver, B.C. 6 years ago and I own EVERY one of their cds ). Most groups I like are 4 members and the odd one 5, but I thought I’d thrown in my example of a less than 5 that has done well.

by CanadianBlazerfan on Oct 24, 2008 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Marty= Keyboards

Cause he already plays one.

My favorite teams are the Blazers and any team that is playing the Lakers.

by OCBlazerFan1 on Oct 23, 2008 12:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I didnt know Marty played

But I see Greg doing Ray Charles covers and even though Joey Harrington aint done much in the NFL he can play some fine blues piano.

by southern oregon on Oct 23, 2008 1:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah. Jack used to make

fun of him for wheeling his keyboard on the plane during road trips. If it keeps you out of trouble, go for it! Music keps me out of trouble when I was younger.

My favorite teams are the Blazers and any team that is playing the Lakers.

by OCBlazerFan1 on Oct 23, 2008 2:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Me too

If only it would keep me out of trouble now.

by southern oregon on Oct 23, 2008 3:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Rec'd Because this is exactly what I envision as well

When asked about his thoughts during the Olympic games about playing against Kobe Bryant and Dwight Howard, Rudy responded "My first thought was respect. My second thought was to kick their ass".

Man I love him.

by twiggs on Oct 23, 2008 8:39 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Double vision?

"It's not a joke -- it's not a game." — B-Rex

by timbo on Oct 23, 2008 8:40 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah yeah..

I’ll use the “SB glitch” as an excuse :)

When asked about his thoughts during the Olympic games about playing against Kobe Bryant and Dwight Howard, Rudy responded "My first thought was respect. My second thought was to kick their ass".

Man I love him.

by twiggs on Oct 23, 2008 8:57 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

And just cuz he's hot no matter what he does...

When asked about his thoughts during the Olympic games about playing against Kobe Bryant and Dwight Howard, Rudy responded "My first thought was respect. My second thought was to kick their ass".

Man I love him.

by twiggs on Oct 23, 2008 8:58 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs

is that Steel Blue?

or did he just break out Magnum?

by shralpster on Oct 23, 2008 10:18 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I believe its La Tigre, actually.

Word.

by joelor on Oct 23, 2008 10:59 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ohhhhhhh yeaaaah!

"Aneurysm".

When Outlaw wins a game on a last-second shot, it’s called an "annthefaneurysm". QualityPie

by annthefan on Oct 23, 2008 10:36 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Aha! So we can lure you in with Rudy pictures!

by Corvid on Oct 23, 2008 11:02 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Every time!

"Aneurysm".

When Outlaw wins a game on a last-second shot, it’s called an "annthefaneurysm". QualityPie

by annthefan on Oct 27, 2008 11:26 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

showing off his assets

"Brandon Roy is your favorite restaurant" - Dave

by Sabonis4Ever on Oct 23, 2008 12:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I was thinking of the band members more along

the lines of their team roles. For instance: Roy on lead guitar because he, to quote Almost Famous, is “the guitarist with mystique.” The one with the most talent, but not the flashiest guy. And that’s why Rudy is the lead singer. There are guys with more talent, but he is the rock star.

by DrivetheLane on Oct 23, 2008 9:02 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Blazer Preseason grades

Fanhouse blog posted this on 10/21 so it doesn’t include last nights game.

http://www.fannation.com/blogs/post/277395

Overall i would agree with him on most players, especially this take on Sergio. I admit that I gave up on him last year, and thought he would never recover. And eventhough it is only preseason, I can’t help but get that tiggling of excitement I had during Sergio’s rookie year, even more so because he seems like he will be able to really contribute 15+ mins a night. Hopefully he is not just a tease and his preseason success carries over into the regular season.

by usmcr3049 on Oct 23, 2008 9:08 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

This would make a good

fan post.

My favorite teams are the Blazers and any team that is playing the Lakers.

by OCBlazerFan1 on Oct 23, 2008 12:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Highlights from Clippers game?

I can’t find them on NBA.com or ESPN.com

Have they been posted? Some of the other games from last night have been, and I just want to see my Blazers.

Claire Redfield dunk shot: missed
Claire Redfield Off Rebound (5 REB)
Claire Redfield jump hook shot: made (26 PTS)

by rmcdougall on Oct 23, 2008 9:31 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I couldn't either

When asked about his thoughts during the Olympic games about playing against Kobe Bryant and Dwight Howard, Rudy responded "My first thought was respect. My second thought was to kick their ass".

Man I love him.

by twiggs on Oct 23, 2008 9:32 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

some "highlights" off the news

not very good quality though.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hyVjCI3Ir0
http://www.imeem.com/people/m0tm3b-/video/hnAMJV0o/travis_blazers_vs_clippers_highlights_102208_sports_video/

by usmcr3049 on Oct 23, 2008 10:11 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

miserable quality, but thank you for posting that 2nd one.

by shralpster on Oct 23, 2008 10:21 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

agreed.

by CaptainSexyJacob on Oct 23, 2008 11:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Outlaw on drums. He's out of control like Animal from the Muppets.

Blake on angry vocals. I can imagine him violently swinging the mic stand around.

Ike on bass. Under that pudgy exterior is pure funk.

Rudy on lead guitar. He has a cigarette continuously dangling like Slash.

Steven Hill with some big 80’s aviator shades playing the sax. He doesn’t really fit in with the band, but the visual is great.

Nate is offstage arguing over the 20 inch Stonehenge.

superfluous

by lukeyhere on Oct 23, 2008 10:17 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Nah....the songs would drag till late in the second half of the concert ;-)

by LetsBlaze on Oct 23, 2008 10:41 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ummm...if Nate is arguing about Stonehenge

I don’t think we want Outlaw on drums. There could be a bizzare gardening accident or spontaneous drummer combustion.

by DonkeyShins on Oct 23, 2008 1:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Well, here I am in a library with a couple of minutes to spare.

Yesterday, in a place of surreal and fantastical beauty, we were poking around the desert to see what we could find when a tarantula as big as a dessert plate strolled right across our path. I swear to you, the fuzzy little guy was 6 inches in diameter. We followed him for quite awhile as he trudged single-mindedly along but he had an agenda that we were not privy to and he waltzed right out of our lives. I’d hate to find him in bed with me but it was a great chance encounter.

I’m going to try to find a sports bar where I can watch the opener against the Lakers. I figure that since it’s LA it’ll probably be televised by someone nationally. Hope so.

In a few weeks i hope to have a new laptop to replace the stupid Dell. Hopefully I can keep up with the happenings here at the Bedge. I’m feeling a little media deprived. There sure are a lot of new names I’m not familiar with here. The Bedge gains in popularity and fame. I miss this place.

"Aneurysm".

When Outlaw wins a game on a last-second shot, it’s called an "annthefaneurysm". QualityPie

by annthefan on Oct 23, 2008 10:49 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I was wondering where you've been

When asked about his thoughts during the Olympic games about playing against Kobe Bryant and Dwight Howard, Rudy responded "My first thought was respect. My second thought was to kick their ass".

Man I love him.

by twiggs on Oct 23, 2008 10:59 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ann! Well you probably didn't know me too well, but i miss you!

so, how many large spiders have you have in bed with you?

yeah, there are a lot of new names, but mostly its just TiH posting with alias’

# 10 Top Charles Barkley Quote: On the Portland Trail Blazers (back when they were known as the Jail Blazers) serving Thanksgiving meals: "In between arrests they do community service."

by BlazermaniacAndy on Oct 23, 2008 11:32 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hello Ann The Fan

Don’t worry, the opening night game is a big deal game broadcast on the TNT network! So, it’ll be played wherever cable TV is available.

Hell, if ya got a TV with cable you can watch it in the comfort of your own home.

Take care, in case we don’t see ya for a bit more! Everyone misses you, and your #25 lives on.

Mortimer

by Mortimer on Oct 23, 2008 5:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

wow ... where you been?

Rudyculize: The act of Rudy making others look slow, dim and generally oafish.

http://www.myspace.com/y5k

by Y5k on Oct 24, 2008 6:13 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I spent so much work time on this that I feel justified posting it in two places.

Word.

by joelor on Oct 23, 2008 11:04 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Seamless!

by Mortimer on Oct 23, 2008 5:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

completely OT

It’s a good thing there are no tall buildings here in Tucson… ESPN and the local papers are reporting that Lute Olson is retiring. If he does, he will be leaving the team a week and a half into practice AGAIN FOR THE SECOND SEASON IN A ROW.

Sorry, just needed to vent a bit. He is a great man, who commands respect… but, um lately his timing has been a bit off.

He rolled in like the Spanish Armada.
Got style? he’s seen sportin Prada.
With a dish and some dunks,
the kid layed out them punks,
Rudy’s here! Hide your wife, hide your daughta!

by cic on Oct 23, 2008 11:08 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

You have to wonder

What JB’s take on this is,he is too smart to say anything in public but I wonder how he feels about Lute who recruted him and then bailed on him.

by southern oregon on Oct 23, 2008 1:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Got my season tickets today

Boom chaka laka

Bring back headbands!

by Sabonis4Ever on Oct 23, 2008 11:39 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

The only way to see D. Miles is to watch...

“The Perfect Score” on TBS right now.

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

by TallTimber on Oct 23, 2008 11:53 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Anyone know if the game tonight is going to be on?

Pretty solid divisional matchup between two (predicted) playoff-bound teams. It should be on, right?

Word.

by joelor on Oct 23, 2008 11:57 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

It will be on KJZZ - however and wherever you can get that

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

by Norsktroll on Oct 23, 2008 12:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

The Band:

Vocals – Roy The leader and that guy with the swagger and presence to make the ladies swoon.

Lead Guitar – Rudy The guy who can improvise and every once in awhile bust out a solo that changes your life.

Bass Guitar – LMA Does not need the credit, but everyone knows that he makes the band go… brings the rhythm

Drums – Bayless He’d have to get extensions for his sticks so his arms could reach… but he would attack the snare like he was biting into a brontosaurus.

Triangle/Cowbell – Oden He can’t sing, he can’t dance, but he needs to be there. Plus, last years team definitely needed more cowbell.

He rolled in like the Spanish Armada.
Got style? he’s seen sportin Prada.
With a dish and some dunks,
the kid layed out them punks,
Rudy’s here! Hide your wife, hide your daughta!

by cic on Oct 23, 2008 11:57 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Do I envision a photo shop

Blazer band pict.? :-)

My favorite teams are the Blazers and any team that is playing the Lakers.

by OCBlazerFan1 on Oct 23, 2008 12:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ike on Tuba

by Rake on Oct 23, 2008 12:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Randolph signed

When asked about his thoughts during the Olympic games about playing against Kobe Bryant and Dwight Howard, Rudy responded "My first thought was respect. My second thought was to kick their ass".

Man I love him.

by twiggs on Oct 23, 2008 12:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

He can play the Sausage in the band.

Rudyculize: The act of Rudy making others look slow, dim and generally oafish.

http://www.myspace.com/y5k

by Y5k on Oct 23, 2008 1:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

He can play keyboards

But we’ll have to drape them in sausage

by LetsBlaze on Oct 23, 2008 2:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Gotta admit, I'm getting real tired of this woman staring weirdly at me.

Word.

by joelor on Oct 23, 2008 2:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Her head looks too big for her body

"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 23, 2008 2:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

These so called "targeted ads" don't seem to be very targeted sometimes

I would think that a basketball blog would have more ads about, I don’t know… maybe basketball

by tingeyga on Oct 23, 2008 2:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Why is Celine Dion wearing a headband?

"Fez, the foundation of any good relationship is three little words: I-don't-know.

What're you doing? I don't know.

What're you thinking about? I don't know.

Who's that under you? I don't know. "
-Michael Kelso

by 92wastheyear on Oct 24, 2008 6:15 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Bring on the album covers!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Word.

by joelor on Oct 23, 2008 2:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Oh lord...I don't know what to say.

When asked about his thoughts during the Olympic games about playing against Kobe Bryant and Dwight Howard, Rudy responded "My first thought was respect. My second thought was to kick their ass".

Man I love him.

by twiggs on Oct 23, 2008 2:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs