Gameday Open Thread: Blazers vs. L*kers Pre-Game Thread
by Dave on Oct 28, 2008 2:12 PM PDT
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PrintWelcome to the first Gameday Open Thread of the season! The concept is simple: you get to talk about the game in any manner you wish before, during, and after.
An important point of order has been brought up which merits attention. The purpose of these threads is to simulate conversations that you'd have with your buddies if you were sitting on your couch at game time. Except in this case your couch is virtual and holds several thousand people. Since it's a community conversation some off-topic banter is not only inevitable, but desirable. After all you and your buddies talk about commercials and snacks as well as the game, right? But the emphasis here should be on SOME off-topic is OK. At their heart these threads are meant to talk about the game and that's where the topic should stay. You can spin off on tangents here and there but please don't just put random conversations in to up the comment count. This is especially true in the heat of the action. If you're sitting on the couch during the crucial fourth quarter and strike up a loud conversation about Tiddly-Winks while paying no attention to the game your buddies are going to kick you to the curb. Don't do that here. The daily Junk Drawer fanpost is the place for true off-topic conversation.
Since the traffic will be high today and even more so tonight we are splitting the Gameday Threads into multiple parts. This thread is for all of the pre-game action. A new one will be posted at 7:30 for at least the first quarter action if not the first half. If you find your comment loading slowing down because of volume I suggest turning off the display of avatars and member images. You can do this by clicking on "edit settings" in the top left sidebar, then pulling down the "Display member avatars / profile images?" menu and clicking "no", then clicking "update" at the bottom of the page. You can always turn the avatars on again after the game.
Have fun discussing. Also if you haven't heard about our monthly Jersey Contest where you can win a replica Blazer jersey by predicting correctly, click on this link here.
--Dave (blazersub@yahoo.com)
Update: As many of you have shared, Jason Quick is reporting that Coach McMillan has changed the starting lineup for tonight's game. Travis Outlaw will now start at small forward. Again, with a young, developing team you can expect the need for adjustments throughout the season. It's somewhat indicative that we've had two starting lineups already and we haven't even tipped off Game 1 yet.
--Dave
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16 hours 20 minutes to go!
So excited I can’t sleep… good thing I’ve got 95.5 The Game and 24 hours of Rip City coverage to keep me company. GO BLAZERS!
Jerry Sloan is a complete and total smeg head.
Gusty
are you listening online? if so could you send a link my way…. i too cannot sleep…
I've made eye contact with Chris Dudley....twice.
by RoodiePhirnandizz on Oct 28, 2008 1:16 AM PDT up reply actions
http://www.955thegame.com/ListenLive/tabid/69/Default.aspx
Click on Listen Live
by Salem Stephen on Oct 28, 2008 1:22 AM PDT up reply actions
thank you
kindly
I've made eye contact with Chris Dudley....twice.
by RoodiePhirnandizz on Oct 28, 2008 1:23 AM PDT up reply actions
Won't work
Radio stations are contractually obligated to block their feeds from being distributed online during games. You need to go to NBA.com and look at Audio Pass.
—Dave
thanks
for the heads up Dave.
I've made eye contact with Chris Dudley....twice.
by RoodiePhirnandizz on Oct 28, 2008 3:42 AM PDT up reply actions
I thought he was referring to the 24 Blazers radio
If you were just looking to listen to blazers talk radio over the night… then it will work. For the game, no.
If the player comes up but there is no audio, it is probably a commercial break (they black them out over the internet) leave the feed open for a couple minutes.
by Salem Stephen on Oct 28, 2008 3:52 AM PDT up reply actions
of course
that works only 75% of the time. FRUSTRATING
We haven't done anything yet... but don't blink.
Has this "Chad In Portland" fellow ever travelled outside of Oregon?
I find it amusing how captivated he is by big city life. I do hope he gets a chance to catch one of those talking picture shows and maybe get a ride on a horseless carriage.
by Sexual Tyrannosaurus on Oct 28, 2008 7:07 AM PDT up reply actions
I saw that the Lakers have been
starting Vlad Radmanovich at the 3 so far all preseason. I think that will give Batum a little bit of a break while starting at the 3. It shouldn’t be too hard for him to stay in front of Vlad and keep him from getting a open 3’s. Everything considered, his play in this game isn’t much of a concern of mine.
RIP CITY Baby!!!
Can’t wait until tommorrow…Got tickets to the game and am flying down at noon. Early Bday present!!! Look for me centercourt behind benches about 6 rows up in a Martell jersey!!!
What!!!???
What an awesome gift. You got some GREAT FRIENDS.
Enjoy!
Rudyculize: The act of Rudy making others look slow, dim and generally oafish.
http://www.myspace.com/y5k
I'll look for you behind bench on TNT.
Is there a blazersedge hand signal?
Rudyculize: The act of Rudy making others look slow, dim and generally oafish.
http://www.myspace.com/y5k
Hand Signal?
I think that a hand signal would be a good way to find one another. What about Sign Language for the letters B and E.
B = http://images.inmagine.com/168nwm/thinkstock/tstock_single5/tss0050044.jpg
E = http://images.inmagine.com/168nwm/thinkstock/tstock_single5/tss0050047.jpg
Here we go
BE for Blazersedge! Nice work aaphid12, our new gang sign.
by MavetheGreat on Oct 28, 2008 4:18 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Seems easy enough.
ROCK ON!
Rudyculize: The act of Rudy making others look slow, dim and generally oafish.
http://www.myspace.com/y5k
Poetry
Blazers rule, L@kers drool,
Didn’t know that? You’re a fool.
That’s sophisticated basketball analysis right there. It took me 6 months to compose it. I’m quick that way.
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.
LAKERS, NEVER
BLAZERS, FOREVER!
Lakers are Fakers.
Blazers are, like, lazers! Which is good for some reason!
Oden is Golden and Bynum will lose his Hymen after Forboden Oden gets done with him!
POETRY!
Mortimer
I love your avatar photo
LMA looks like he is gonna cry and Roy has that goofy grin on his face he gets sometimes.
The best argument for polygamy I have ever seen are my Blazers! Why can’t I marry them all?
TDarkstar, your job as BE Poetry Maven is safe.
"Personally, I'd rather give an elephant a prostate exam on Chili Day." --Dave on rooting for the Lakers or Celtics
Only because
Mort came along and diluted my beautiful poem with his drivel.
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.
And I was thinking of having Mort sub for me one of these games.
Still might, could be interesting. :)
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
Congrats
You have just made the 400th Pre-Game Thread Post.
"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."
And my wife is just shaking her head at us.
At least she knows that its
1. The season opener
2. The Lakers
3. The most awesome thing ever.
Well, she might not be there on #3, but I’ll take what I can get.
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
I'm right with you
I never thought this season would get here…now that its just mere hours away, I can hardly contain myself!!
Remember last year...
The young Blazers had to open on the road against the defending champion Spurs. They didn’t back down, they didn’t get scared, and they played well. This should give us hope and confidence in the team.
BINGO, BANGO, BONGO
Has anyone heard ...
… how the enemy are playing up this particular encounter?
quid Latine dictum sit, altum viditur
Laker fans
Don’t even realize there is a game today.
Judging from how many Blazer fans were at the Clippers game, I bet there will be more pure Blazer fans than REAL Laker fans there and it’ll be like a home game for our boys.
Morty!
Personally
I’m more concerned with how my team plays, and not the opposition. It’s not about Kobe vs. Roy. It’s about how Kobe, Fish, Raddy, Pau, and Drew fit together. It’s about can we impose our will. It’s about setting the tone for the rest of a championship campaign.
Sincerely,
Self-centered LAL fan.
"I've hacked into your brain. You're throwing a party and no one's showing up."
I thought you were talking about the Blazers
when you said: “It’s about can we impose our will. It’s about setting the tone for the rest of a championship campaign”
Seriously. Face it, yer on the wrong side! I bet the L*kers fit together like the pieces of three different crossword puzzles in a wind storm. … maybe that’s more hope than prediction.
Rudyculize: The act of Rudy making others look slow, dim and generally oafish.
http://www.myspace.com/y5k
I hate to say it
but that is a difference between us and a proven championship teams. Expectations. (I recognize that THIS team hasn’t done it, but the fans are vets of championships as is Kobe, Fisher and Phil.) We hope, they expect. We look at other teams, they look internally at themselves. We hope that we we can take advantage of a weakness, they look internally and note that they need to bring their A game and KNOW that will win it for them.
Actually, listening to some of the stories recently, I like that the blazer players are already starting to look internally. That’s a very good sign. It is an interesting difference though.
We haven't done anything yet... but don't blink.
by ratbastird on Oct 28, 2008 8:40 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Also
Some Laker fans are totally clueless about the Blazers still, but they’re clueless about their own team and are only pretending to follow them because they are good right now.
REAL Laker fans are worried about the Blazers and are scared of how Oden looked in pre-season. They also really enjoy the Blazers for right now, and will continue to enjoy us until we are a threat to them. We are the league’s darling, after all.
Lordy, Lordy, signed by Morty!
There'd be cause for alarm
if Spencer Hawes was our starting center.
And it is not so much that they “enjoy” you. You “amuse” them, in the same way a dog, dressed up as a clown, amuses the audience at a circus.
"I've hacked into your brain. You're throwing a party and no one's showing up."
If that were true
(Which it isn’t), that would be fine. If not this year, they’ll know soon enough.
Or rather, once they should know, they’ll stop caring.
I do hope we meet in the playoffs, because only one of the teams has a home court advantage. The other just has people at a game who could take it or leave it.
If you were only amused, you wouldn’t be here. The Laker fans I know are excited to see what we got, and hope that they don’t gotta really worry about us till next year (or two years from now).
Are circuses still around? Is a dog dressed up as anything funny to anyone? Are you saying our team is sad? I think a dog dressed up is sadness incarnate… at least dressed as a clown.
Mortimer
I thought you were joking. I was.
What do you want me to do? Live in fear of Greg Oden? I’m clueless, because I don’t? Well! Excuse me for not having a big preseason boner!
What was I supposed to do? Take you seriously?
"I've hacked into your brain. You're throwing a party and no one's showing up."
I'm just jokin' back at ya silly
You know, friendly back n’ forth between fans of rival teams. Not one back n’ forth and then getting upset.
If ya wanna know my serious thoughts: the Lakers should win. Bynum should win the matchup. Kobe should be Kobe. The Lakers are superior right now but it won’t last long.
Did I say anything that awful?
I would like you to live in fear of Oden, yes. Many Laker fans are clueless, yes. Many Portland fans are homers. Be sure to use your lack of an erection to get things done around the house.
There are REAL Laker fans, but most can’t go to the games. The Lakers don’t have a home court advantage— that ain’t a joke.
Mortimer
by Mortimer on Oct 28, 2008 4:38 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
The Lakers don't enjoy the same advantages
as, say, the Utah Jazz, at home. The casual fan to fan ratio at most L.A. sporting events is probably higher that most other cities, because more transplants live in LA, because a large portion of seats are allocated to businesses and their clientele, and because tickets are expensive. That being said, there is an advantage, otherwise it’s difficult to explain how the Lakers have consistently posted better records at home than on the road, just like most other teams.
"I've hacked into your brain. You're throwing a party and no one's showing up."
Is it a home-court advantage, do you think
or is it just that others have lost their home court advantage when they come to LA?
A neutral court is easier than the opponent’s home court. You would have a better record at home even if it were effectively just a neutral court.
I suppose there’s an advantage in that you don’t have to make time zone adjustments, guys get to sleep at home and have normal home routine. That would be an advantage even if the fans were completely silent.
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.
the former.
an LA crowd isn’t as homogenous as other crowds. some people there are emotionally attached fanatics, and some of them are rooting for the visiting ballclub. some people in the stands are there to take in a show. on rare occasions, a thrilling performance can transform a detached spectator into a fanatic. the crowd functions as a part of a kind of support system, and it seems to still help the lakers, just not to the degree of other crowds.
and like you said, there are social and logistical advantages to having a home base.
i guess it really depends on what sort of effect crowd participation has on a team, and how significant it is to their success.
"I've hacked into your brain. You're throwing a party and no one's showing up."
Not really, most of LA is still focused on SC football right now
having gone to college, lived, and worked down there it’s just way too early right now for people to get serious about basketball.
by Sexual Tyrannosaurus on Oct 28, 2008 7:11 AM PDT up reply actions
good point
Even as a Rose Garden Season ticket holding holder, I think that the home court impact has only a bit to do with fans. I think the advantages of routine and the disadvantage the other team has in traveling probably has at least as much to do with the home court advantage for any team. Not to mention whatever push the the home court actually does give to the refs on close calls.
There are definitely games where the energy of the crowd could make a difference – especially on a young role players – but of course nba teams overemphasize how much fan support means to their teams.
The flip side of this is that there is a significant base of Laker fans in EVERY NBA city...
an LA crowd isn’t as homogenous as other crowds. some people there are emotionally attached fanatics, and some of them are rooting for the visiting ballclub. some people in the stands are there to take in a show. on rare occasions, a thrilling performance can transform a detached spectator into a fanatic. the crowd functions as a part of a kind of support system, and it seems to still help the lakers, just not to the degree of other crowds.
…………………………….. sorta like the Yankees and the Red Sox in baseball or the Cowboys and Steelers in football.
"It's not a joke -- it's not a game." — B-Rex
I read an interesting study
about home court advantage a few years back,a number of Euro athletes in different sports voluntered to give blood samples before home and away games,every one had consistently higher testosterone levels before home games than on the road
by southern oregon on Oct 28, 2008 9:47 AM PDT up reply actions
I'm going to live vicariously through you guys.
This is one of those moments where other things are priority right now, and this game is in “it’s just a game” mode for me (after a long Summer of anticipation). If I miss the game live, I’ll PVR it, then read the comments here afterward.
I still hope they whomp on the Lakers, of course.
What's with these pics
Martell’s been livin’ rough since he got hurt!
http://blog.oregonlive.com/behindblazersbeat/2008/10/meet_the_blazers_1.html
Why does everyone look so… ODD… in these mugshots?
Mortimer
And that's the least scary one. Steve looks like the grim reaper's sidekick
Odenied: If you're given lemmings—make lemming-ade (Bow4Meow)
They all look terrible ...
Rudyculize: The act of Rudy making others look slow, dim and generally oafish.
http://www.myspace.com/y5k
Blake looks like a guy that survived a tenner in the GULag and is stronger for it...
"It's not a joke -- it's not a game." — B-Rex
Huh? They're all BAYLESS-facin'!
What’s wrong with you guys? Has Jerryd fallen so far off your radar that you don’t recognize a Bayless face when you see one?
"Personally, I'd rather give an elephant a prostate exam on Chili Day." --Dave on rooting for the Lakers or Celtics
Rex is never off my radar.
………………….. I like Blake, too. Sergio — not so much.
"It's not a joke -- it's not a game." — B-Rex
My lord
did they use a hollywood make up artist on Blake and Martell? Because it sure looks like special effects make up used to make the living look DEAD.
He's Coming! Oden Slayer of Giants
I think Nate has them working in a coal mine
Getting a nice helping of miner’s lung helps build character AND endurance to regular air!
Now THAT was really weird
I mean really weird.
A spammer put a comment in here, and I flagged it and put in a reply that it was spam. Mortimer responded to my reply, and I responded to him. All cool and normal and exactly the kind of stuff that friends talk about while waiting for the game to start (see, I actually read what Dave wrote, I’m that kind of guy).
But when I clicked Post, the weirdness started. My post posted at the bottom of the thread, instead of in a reply to Morty. But my comment was still there, right under Mort’s, with the post button kind of grayed out as if it was still trying to post it. So it is in one place it doesn’t belong, and another place it does belong not yet posted, but trying to post.
So I started to post a reply to my reply down at the bottom where it posted where it shouldn’t have, to explain where it should have been, and then thought, “Wait, what if it really does post up there after all? What if the site is freaking out? What if I end up looking stupid? What will my fans and future followers think? Will they come to realize I’m just an eight year old kid with delusions of grandeur? Will they discover I’m really KP’s daughter and he writes my stuff?” But the thing is, it allowed me to start to type a reply to the wrongly placed post down below even while still trying to post up above. And I just got nervous and all.
In a panic, I thought I would leave the thread, and come back and see where stuff appeared when I did that.
What happened? It was GONE!!! My brilliant comment that I had labored over for 15 seconds was gone. So was Murt’s. So was the prior comment. SO WAS THE SPAM!
And Dave had commented on the thread. Being a highly intelligent little kid (kids are good with techie things), I figured it out. Dave had deleted the spam while I was typing my reply. Zappo! But I could still see it all, and even after I hit post, I could see my post and even reply to it.
So, anyway, sometime my friends and I, while waiting around for the game, want to see if we can crash the Bedge. Strategy:
1. While Dave is around and paying attention, someone posts something that looks like spam. This is tricky, because Dave probably clicks through on the spam links to check it out make sure it really is spam.
2. About 20 of us start a conversation about the spam.
3. Everybody have replies started in that conversation.
4. SOMEBODY FLAG THE SPAM.
5. Dave will delete the spam after making sure he’s got the right web address for it.
6. EVERYBODY POSTS THEIR REPLY TO THE DELETED SPAM.
7. EVERYBODY STARTS REPLYING TO THEIR OWN REPLIES TO THE DELETED SPAM.
Wait, this is wrong. Let’s do it to Blog-a-Bull instead. Except, being Bulls fans, they probably WANT the spam.
How’m I doing, Dave? Is this the right kind of pre-game conversation? This is the kind of stuff my friends and I would talk about before the game, if I had any friends. I’ve never actually figured out why I don’t have any, though.
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.
That's some heavy stuff there jscot.
Rudyculize: The act of Rudy making others look slow, dim and generally oafish.
http://www.myspace.com/y5k
Yeah
The only thing I like as much as hearing the sound of my own voice is seeing the result of my own keystrokes.
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.
You should be teaching my
General Theory of Sociospaminomics class I’m taking this semester.
He who laughs last thinks slowest.
Quick fix
Unplug your computer….pick it up, step up on a chair and drop it from 4 ft. onto the floor …Go outside and turn the power to your house off…then plug your computer back in…this should reset everything and you can get back to doing what you normally do……
by 67 on Oct 28, 2008 8:40 AM PDT up reply actions
Does anyone want me doing what I normally do?
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.
Win or lose....
No matter what happens this year or this game, we have a collection of character equal or better than that of any historic Trailblazer roster.
Also, we are a long way from this…
“The fans really don’t matter to us. They can boo us every day, but they’re still going to ask for our autographs if they see us on the street. That’s why they’re fans and we’re NBA players.”
— Portland’s Bonzi Wells
GO BLAZERS! BEAT DEM L*KERS!!!!
Good ol' Bonzo...
…………………….. what’s he up to these days?
"It's not a joke -- it's not a game." — B-Rex
I think I heard this morning that he's playing for the Hornets now.
by DrivetheLane on Oct 28, 2008 9:08 AM PDT up reply actions
Bonzi was one of the best in that era
as far as community goes. he donated marrow! It was the other guys creating the JailBlazers name…
"The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing. One cannot help but be in awe when he contemplates the mysteries of eternity, of life,(of the Blazers), (of KP's madness), of the marvelous structure of reality. It is enough if one tries merely to comprehend a little of this mystery every day. Never lose a holy curiosity." - Albert Einstein
by BlazerandBeaverBELIEVER on Oct 28, 2008 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions
I am Flying with Anticipation.
Start the game already!!!
Rudyculize: The act of Rudy making others look slow, dim and generally oafish.
http://www.myspace.com/y5k
Time to get crazy like 1980
its on like Donkey Kong.
"Rudy Fernández ha confirmado hoy que la próxima temporada jugará en el Portland Trail Blazers"
Yer photo is too funny
Rudyculize: The act of Rudy making others look slow, dim and generally oafish.
http://www.myspace.com/y5k
I've already called in sick for tomorrow morning...
I hope its sick with joy after seeing a team rich in potential play well, win or lose.
I have not been this excited for the team since 2000. I was not this nervous when I got married.
"its tough to play with one eye, unless you're a pirate." Delonte West
"una canasta a Pau en la cara" Rudy
..................... That's because you knew how the wedding was going to turn out...
"It's not a joke -- it's not a game." — B-Rex
........................................ The honeymoon? That was a little more touch and go...
"It's not a joke -- it's not a game." — B-Rex
Tip off in 12 hours!
Finally!
"From Bill Walton to Brandon Roy, we wanna know it all
From Clyde Drexler to Greg Oden, from the basket to the ball
Every move they make is covered, somebody make the call
The shot clock's always running at Blazers Edge"
Crunch time line-up
I’m interested in Nate’s crunch time line up this season. Will Brandon play PG down the stretch or will Blake and Rudy share some of the load? If the Lakers play Odom at SF down the stretch will they use Frye instead of Trout or Rudy? Or do they go small on offense and big on D? I can’t wait. Go Blazers!
"Switzerland is a place where they don't like to fight, so they get people to do their fighting for them while they ski and eat chocolate." - LD
wouldn't that be a way to get my first green post
i guess it would reflect the quality of my “normal” posts
by shralpster on Oct 28, 2008 10:45 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
rec
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.
Rec to shralpster.
Your comment got right to the point.
"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 28, 2008 1:15 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
Really bummed that I can't talk about Tiddly-Winks during the game.
"Thanks for coming to the game." - Kevin Pritchard
There's nothing to stop you from talking about it BEFORE the game...
……………………………….. So what do they call the big tiddly that shoots the little winks?
"It's not a joke -- it's not a game." — B-Rex
I'll be there...
Sec 105, Row H, seats 5,6,7…just above visitors (Blazers) tunnel. My sons will be sporting Roy and Oden jerseys, but unfortunately my Fernendez jersey has not been delivered yet. Oh well… GO BLAZERS!!!
Hey, those are good seats -- I saw that in the Oregonian today...
……………………………….. And I hereby solemnly express my condolences to Sec. 323.
"It's not a joke -- it's not a game." — B-Rex
Wow, Greg is on the ESPN NBA front page together with LeBron and Kobe titled as "leading men". High expectations.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/index
Odenied: If you're given lemmings—make lemming-ade (Bow4Meow)
Someone was asking why the line shifted from -9 Blazers to even...
…………………………………. Spell it: O-D-E-N-H-Y-P-E.
"It's not a joke -- it's not a game." — B-Rex
high expectations
is an understatement. If hes not a reincarnation of Bull russell or Shaq, ppl will hate.
Rip City Baby...People have no idea what is coming.
Follow my twitter www.twitter.com/PDXBlazersFTW, @PDXBlazersFTW. Lots of random Blazer Posts from links I find around the blogosphere.
WOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Man I hate the L@kers!
My favorite teams are the Blazers and any team that is playing the Lakers.
Crap, we're the only game during the 7:00 time slot
Think I’m going to be sick.
"Thanks for coming to the game." - Kevin Pritchard
GOD! I cant wait!
Rip City Baby...People have no idea what is coming.
Follow my twitter www.twitter.com/PDXBlazersFTW, @PDXBlazersFTW. Lots of random Blazer Posts from links I find around the blogosphere.
you guys see truehoop this morn?
Mentioned an article about Nate vying for Seattle fans. and David Stern giving the clearance for Portland to start advertising more in Seattle
Rip City Baby...People have no idea what is coming.
Follow my twitter www.twitter.com/PDXBlazersFTW, @PDXBlazersFTW. Lots of random Blazer Posts from links I find around the blogosphere.
Stupid Anthropology
I have to go to class tonight because of a paper that is due. I’ll have to ask my professor why she hates on the Blazers.
I’ll DVR the game and have my wife (Blazers fan by affiliation) send me periodic text messages about the game.
If you let them make you, they'll make you into paper mache.
At a distance you're strong until the wind comes, then you'll crumble and blow away.
- Incubus
yeah we ar going to bust the servers
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Do not let Derek Fisher jack up uncontested 3s all night.
Same with Vladimir.
"Thanks for coming to the game." - Kevin Pritchard
I love it!
90+ comments and counting and it’s Tuesday morning! Are we hungry for the season? I’d like to think of something more profound or elequent to say but all I can think of this morning is GO BLAZERS, BEAT LA!
"Mother Nature started this fight, I think it's about time we ended it!"
my goals for the evening
1. try not to curse in front of the child
2. limit punishing child for loving Kobe
3. stay calm
4. dont yell myself voiceless
5. dont hyperfocus on Batum
6. dont give up if they fall behind in the 2nd or 3rd qt.
7. stay positive
Sophia
"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
What is so special about Batum?
"Thanks for coming to the game." - Kevin Pritchard
by DarthBlazer on Oct 28, 2008 10:15 AM PDT up reply actions
.......................................................... 'Cept he doesn't know it yet...
"It's not a joke -- it's not a game." — B-Rex
if you use one more ............
……….i’m………..going………to……….go………CRAZY
He who laughs last thinks slowest.
Your child loves Kobe?
You should probably send him(?) off to live with his grandparents until he can figure out what he has done wrong. Or at least make him eat dinner in his room.
You should listen to my advice. I’m writing a book on child-rearing.
"It's not who jumps the highest -- it's who wants it the most" Buck Williams
by Fund A Mental on Oct 28, 2008 10:24 AM PDT up reply actions
I like Kobe, too...
……………………………… He can hang with me tonight. I’ll teach him how to swear and drink beer.
"It's not a joke -- it's not a game." — B-Rex
TIMBO, You are an Evil Man
And I hope he propositions you in a hotel in Colorado.
"It's not who jumps the highest -- it's who wants it the most" Buck Williams
by Fund A Mental on Oct 28, 2008 10:34 AM PDT up reply actions
All baiting the people who painted their faces red and black this morning aside...
………………………. The Blazers/Lakers matchup is going to be VERY interesting.
"It's not a joke -- it's not a game." — B-Rex
You've got:
Bynum v. Oden - a wash?
Pau v. LMA — a wash?
Weak spot for both teams is the 3.
Kobe v. Roy — both great, but differently so.
Fisher v. Blake — again, quite similar skills-wise.
What’s decisive?
Home court v. the Blazers’ bench…
Statistically in the NBA — you bet the farm on the home court.
"It's not a joke -- it's not a game." — B-Rex
he knows how to do both of those :)
"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
I'll take him to the next level of foul-mouthed drunkenness, trust me.
"It's not a joke -- it's not a game." — B-Rex
problem is we already live w/ his grandparent (my dad ) lol
"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
In that case . . .
embarass him in front of his friends at every opportunity.
My dad was the best at this, and I hated him at the time, but now i look back and appreciate it.
"It's not who jumps the highest -- it's who wants it the most" Buck Williams
by Fund A Mental on Oct 28, 2008 2:10 PM PDT up reply actions
-1
wwwwwwwwhhhaaaaaat?
I suppose I’d be a wee-bit embarrassed for the kid.
Probably impressed, but more embarrassed.
I don’t think b-ball players usually have that trouble during a game.
But if he did, how fast would Shavik opt-out of his non-g contract?
Rudyculize: The act of Rudy making others look slow, dim and generally oafish.
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LOL
"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
WHATTTTT?????
I have no clue… LOL
SOphia
"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
im lying obviously
this IS a family site ! Sheesh… way to make me blush!
Sophia
"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
Oh boy ...
Rudyculize: The act of Rudy making others look slow, dim and generally oafish.
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They grow up so fast
I can’t believe it’s opening night! Wasn’t it only yesterday we were watching our Boy Batum play so-so in summer league now he’s starting opening night against the F*akers! I am so excited! And friday, oh girl, I’m giddy like a school boy.
my goals
1. Not Drink, Too Much
2. Not Eat, Too Little
3. Not throw remote through TV
4. Save something for Friday
5. Leave nothing for the rest of the night
6. Call in sick tomorrow
7. When we win the game, dance like a white robot
# 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 28, 2008 12:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Team is probably just getting down to LA...
we need to send out a collective good vibe to the boys…this is a BIG stage for the preview…hope we stay loose enough to play the game the way we can…
didnt they fly there last night?
"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
I don't think so ...
Usually a same day thing for shorter trips like this…was talking to Shav last night and he was still in Portland at 6 your time…
whats this a two and a half hour flight?
I read somewhere on the Oregonian they fly at 3.
Odenied: If you're given lemmings—make lemming-ade (Bow4Meow)
I thought thew "flew" at 3, yesterday.
Rudyculize: The act of Rudy making others look slow, dim and generally oafish.
http://www.myspace.com/y5k
lol thats what I read too
"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
Nate was in a hotel in California last night
That is what i heard on Courtside last night. I assume the team was with him
"It's not who jumps the highest -- it's who wants it the most" Buck Williams
by Fund A Mental on Oct 28, 2008 10:25 AM PDT up reply actions
could be right...
never did ask Shav where he was but we were talking pretty early (5pm or so PT)…thought he had just got out of practice…
BTW ..HE didn’t know yet whether he was dressing for the game tonight so I doubt the reporters knew more than he did…
Doubtful
Pryzbizzle, Oden
LMA, Channing
Outlaw, Boom Boom,
Roy, Rudy
Sergio, Blake, Bayless
That makes 11
Ike would be the 12th I would imagine.
IR = Shav, RLEC, Martell
He who laughs last thinks slowest.
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BEAT LA Sign
Does anyone know where I can find a BEAT LA sign?
Thanks!
Nah, most of 'em just have it tatooed on their bellies...
………………………………… Saves paper.
"It's not a joke -- it's not a game." — B-Rex
Something I just noticed
on the ESPN the Mag preview, the Fans voted the Blazers as the best team in the Western Confrence with a 41.7 score…the hype has worked I guess.
http://sports.espn.go.com/espnmag/story?section=magazine&id=3657323
If it's really even in Vegas, there's a lot of money to be made betting on the Lakers tonight...
………………………. You won’t see this favorable a line again this season.
"It's not a joke -- it's not a game." — B-Rex
This is one giant digital tailgate party.
And we’re all wearing the right colors!
Wooooohooooooo!
(man, I gotta conserve my energy or I’ll be done by the 10:30-eastern start time.)
Rudyculize: The act of Rudy making others look slow, dim and generally oafish.
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I have eight hours of lab work
until the wait is over. Those owl pellets won’t know what hit ’em!
michelle you look good tonight.. ANYTHING IS POSSIBAAAAAAAAAAL!
by hossticles on Oct 28, 2008 11:01 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
haha!
REC’D!
"Besides, I met a girl who loves basketball, blazers, and spurs. I'm sorry, you really can't dampen my mood right now :)" -ratbastird(after oden's surgery)
I cant wait for this day to get over.
i got a 170inch movie screen in my house, and i cant wait to just watch the blazers ball all over them
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movie screen!!!
How much are you charging for admission? I have 2 adults and 2 kids…can we get the matinee price?
How sweet would it be if the OMSI showed the games for like $5 a ticket and we could all be there together screaming and boomshakalakiing!
Lol,
I am in the bay area….im holding it down outside of PDX
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Over/Under on how many times...
Bynum lumbers back down the court with a befuddled gaze on his face after Oden makes him look silly on the low block?
I’d say enough to make me real excited about this game.
"They are all human. There's nobody I'm really scared of, or worried about playing against." Jerryd Bayless
Can't Wait!
Long time reader but first time commenter…
It’s like Christmas morning but you have to wait to open your presents until Christmas night! Is it tipoff yet!?!?!
Rip City!
RED OUT
All going to the home opener – I heard on the radio this AM that all fans are being encouraged to wear red to the game Friday. Wondering if the word is out there enough yet… Tell your friends that are going on Friday
I was signed up to make phone calls for soon-to-be-Senator Merkley
But then I realized the Blazers opener is tonight so I rescheduled.
The perfect is the enemy of the good.
Outlaw .... STARTING!!!
I don’t know how i feel about Outlaw getting the start. It seems like he is uncomfortable when playing with the starting unit. Hope that changes tonight!!! GO BLAZERS
ALL DAY EVERY DAY...
WHAT?! Outlaw?!
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I really don't like this move
What can Outlaw add to the starting unit that Batum can’t?
Batum is already a superior defender, and now we lose that scoring coming off the bench. And outlaw isn’t going to get any shots with the starting unit.
BAD move.
Resident Smartass.
by Devyn on Oct 28, 2008 12:29 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Terrible move by Nate...
…………………………. Nate’s not providing stability from the get-go. TERRIBLE decision this late in the process. Even if Batum is a wrong choice to start, it’s easy to give him the quick hook… Yanking Nic from the lineup and then committing to use him off the bench (how? why???) is downright flaky.
"It's not a joke -- it's not a game." — B-Rex
I wonder if this was planned all along
and Nic knew it. Motivational tactic for Travis?
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.
I hope so
because right now it sure looks like Nate doesn’t know what he’s doing.
"Personally, I'd rather give an elephant a prostate exam on Chili Day." --Dave on rooting for the Lakers or Celtics
Not THIS game!
"Personally, I'd rather give an elephant a prostate exam on Chili Day." --Dave on rooting for the Lakers or Celtics
It's probably about the Laker's rotation
They are playing their better SF off the bench, so the Blazers will play their better defensive SF (Batum) off the bench also.
Outlaw to start!!!
Quick just posted on oregonlive that Coach picked Outlaw to start instead of Batum.
I personally was fine with Batum starting, but I actually think I like Outlaw getting the start better. I feel like Travis has paid his dues for the Blazers and I think he deserves the chance to show that he’s capable of being a starting SF in the NBA.
by reevet@spu.edu on Oct 28, 2008 12:29 PM PDT reply actions
Outlaw is a capable starting SF in the NBA...
Just not for the Trailblazers. He needs to be more of a scoring option in the offense on a starting lineup.
ALL DAY EVERY DAY...
Which is why it will be interesting if he'll be a good fit starting for us....
But, I feel like he’s got the shot now to be the starter that he said he wanted to be this summer.
I’d like to see him find a niche on the starting unit being more complementary to the other stars. I think he can be.
by reevet@spu.edu on Oct 28, 2008 12:37 PM PDT up reply actions
We've seen this movie already, haven't we?
…………………………………… It turns out with Travis hoisting 8 shots in the first quarter, making 2, with the offense out of synch and the Blazes down 9.
"It's not a joke -- it's not a game." — B-Rex
.................................. but the two makes will be very, very "wet."
"It's not a joke -- it's not a game." — B-Rex
That definately seems like the way it has been in the past.
I wonder how much PT Batum will get now that he’s not the starter.
by reevet@spu.edu on Oct 28, 2008 12:42 PM PDT up reply actions
I am seriously willing to entertain two bets, for ONE AMERICAN DOLLAR each...
1. That Sergio does not shoot over .375 in the calendar year 2008.
2. That Travis shoots a lower percentage than Sergio.
"It's not a joke -- it's not a game." — B-Rex
wait what do I bet if I agree w/ you?
does Travis’ % count if he is with another team?
"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
Whoops, I meant Sergio < .375 FOR the calendar year 2008.
"It's not a joke -- it's not a game." — B-Rex
I agree with all this................... Just not the Blazers!
Outlaw is a capable starting SF in the NBA…
Just not for the Trailblazers. He needs to be more of a scoring option in the offense on a starting lineup.
"It's not a joke -- it's not a game." — B-Rex
She's not here so I'll lay out a couple dozen of them, which you can mentally insert where appropriate...
- #25 #25 #25 #25 #25 #25 #25 #25 #25 #25 #25
- #25 #25 #25 #25 #25 #25 #25 #25 #25 #25 #25
—Love,
Annie
"It's not a joke -- it's not a game." — B-Rex
Can someone check if Sophia has passed out?
Keep any sharp and heavy objects away that might be suitable to hurt yourself or your TV.
Odenied: If you're given lemmings—make lemming-ade (Bow4Meow)
I would not want to be her boss today...
………………………………….. Although this might fall under the heading of “family crisis” and get her the day off.
"It's not a joke -- it's not a game." — B-Rex
I miss Annie
Hope she sees the Game tonight.
"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."
Im okay and thankfully my boss is in a meeting
I am coming to realize that no matter how enthusiastic I am about the Blazers I may in some way, get let down. I mean, could Nate have toyed w/ my emotions any more? sheesh Nate, with not even the smallest regard for my carefully guarded heart which I had so graciously gifted to the talented Frenchmen you pretend to start him, get the blogosphere riled up then have a dose of “i slept on it” and start Travis.
Way to confirm our “it’s too good to be true” sentiments Nate.
This is rough
Sophia
"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
........................... cue episode of Robot Chicken...
"It's not a joke -- it's not a game." — B-Rex
.......................................... Then the space alien pops off his plastic Nate head to reveal his true identity....
"It's not a joke -- it's not a game." — B-Rex
Dave , any creative ways for me to display my supreme displeasure with Batum being benched
after he was supposed to start ?
Sophia
PS what I really mean is, I really want to curse, like, really bad but I cant because you reitterated the site rules for all the new posters/readers and I dont want to be kicked off but jebesus christmas(is that too religious?) this is bad and im sad :*(
"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
Don't hit your TV, a co-worker or a family member
Batum will play, just not start. I’m also not too pleased about this last-minute development cause I liked the reasoning coach gave yesterday. Why he changed his mind over night after being fine with Nic starting for a week is a little obscure.
Odenied: If you're given lemmings—make lemming-ade (Bow4Meow)
There is still time...
…for Coach to change his line up again.
"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."
im hoping for a miracle
"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
names Travis Outlaw
"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
Here Sophia, hope this helps.
"Personally, I'd rather give an elephant a prostate exam on Chili Day." --Dave on rooting for the Lakers or Celtics
aww thank you
that is what my son is going to be for Halloween.
Sophia
"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
What, Smashed?
………………………. I didn’t know you were gonna use Uncle Timbo to babysit that night also — you should tell me these things!
"It's not a joke -- it's not a game." — B-Rex
im going to the game... I will be smashed
probably drowning my sorrows because I was planning on seeing Batum start…
Sophia
"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
Great choice. I am pro-Hulk.
I always give extra candy whenever the Hulk shows up at my door on Halloween.
"Personally, I'd rather give an elephant a prostate exam on Chili Day." --Dave on rooting for the Lakers or Celtics
The winning costume for me this year will be if any kid dresses up like Al Davis...
"It's not a joke -- it's not a game." — B-Rex
We have pretty close to 1000 that trick-or-treat downtown businesses in Corvallis, so it's not impossible.
"It's not a joke -- it's not a game." — B-Rex
Corvallis has a DOWNTOWN?? Who’d a thunk it?
In general, the art of government consists in taking as much money as possible from one party of the citizens to give to the other.
I do not lie and have photographic evidence to back me up...
"It's not a joke -- it's not a game." — B-Rex
You can't trick us
You just took a picture of NYC and photoshopped the words at the bottom to make us think it was Corvallis.
I was going to dress Q up as Che Gueverra...
but I think some folks may take offense to that….
Sophia
"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
Well you could dress him A LOT like Che Guevarra and let him drive a diesel van...
"It's not a joke -- it's not a game." — B-Rex
i think all it would take is a green outfit
and red hat…
"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
+1
"It's not who jumps the highest -- it's who wants it the most" Buck Williams
by Fund A Mental on Oct 28, 2008 2:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Photoshop humorous things happening to Travis/Nate/whomever your ire is directed
Like him walking down the street and stepping in a pile of dog poop, or someone throwing a water balloon out of a window and hitting them square in the noggin
Feed the rock to LaMarcus
He has dominated Gasol, and he will do it again tonight
Woof
by Charles Barkley McLovin on Oct 28, 2008 1:18 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs
Preach on brother!
Rudyculize: The act of Rudy making others look slow, dim and generally oafish.
http://www.myspace.com/y5k
I'm convinced the only reason Nates starting Outlaw
is so our Espn/Accuscore prediction will be better…
http://scores.espn.go.com/nba/preview?gameId=281028013
"They are all human. There's nobody I'm really scared of, or worried about playing against." Jerryd Bayless
OMG! OMG!
Hi ladies and gentlemen!!!! I want to explode! I’m burried in schoolwork at PSU and all I can think about is this freakin game! Its finally here! AAAAHHHHhhhhhaahhhh!!!
askjfgbgrhgluerhlvcuhai!!!!!!!!!!
~Zach
"Rudy’s flashy passes had the place whispering to each other like we were in junior high" ~BlazermaniacAndy
by courtsideerrandboy on Oct 28, 2008 1:46 PM PDT reply actions
im stuck at work....
and i am in SF. at least your in portland =)
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Nerves
Batum may have been a bundle of nerves at the morning shoot around and Nate had no choice but to start Outlaw.
Just a thought.
See, you have faith in Nate with personnel decisions. I don't.
………………………………. He screwed up too many times with Pryz last season…
"It's not a joke -- it's not a game." — B-Rex
Man +100
"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
The fanposts are overheating, they're scrolling off the front page = 20 within 24 hours of posting...
"It's not a joke -- it's not a game." — B-Rex
Sum of all game day threads + junk drawer will be 3000 to 4000...
"It's not a joke -- it's not a game." — B-Rex
Hi from Barcelona in Spain
Hey guys,
I love Sabonis. I love Rudy, although I love Ricky Rubio even more. And I hate Gasol, a whiner and a clutchless player.
I guess that makes me a Blazers fan!
Oh, and I loved Jerome Kersey back then.
by asola67 on Oct 28, 2008 1:57 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
WE LOVE YOU!
Rudyculize: The act of Rudy making others look slow, dim and generally oafish.
http://www.myspace.com/y5k
Bienvenidos, amigo.
Mas espanoles, por favor!
"Personally, I'd rather give an elephant a prostate exam on Chili Day." --Dave on rooting for the Lakers or Celtics
Welcome aboard
Its not always this crazy here,sometimes it gets down right wierd
by southern oregon on Oct 28, 2008 2:03 PM PDT up reply actions
^^ That guy ^^ doesn't know what he's talking about
Weird? Come on! This is Portland—everyone knows Portland ain’t weird.
He who laughs last thinks slowest.
HHHHHHHHHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII :)
I <3 U
I am so glad you love Rudy, and Ricky who is young but will be a super sucessful PG in the US…No Serg. Love? We <3 him too although most on here wont admit it in public. Are you watching the game on line there?
Sophia
"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
SERG...hmmmm
No, not that much love for Serg, too many mistakes.
And Ricky in Portland? We would all together go crazy and weird and I don’t know what!
LOL that was a joke
lo siento (?) haha… anyway, Ricky could come to portland but as of right now I dont think his game fits w/o Rudy in the starting lineup unless Ricky inproves this shooting +10% lol
Sophia
"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
Jerome who?
Just kidding…had to tip my hat to yet another lame ad Jerome did. We love Jerome, we love Spainiards and we love Rudy and we love Ricky Rubio and we love the Blaaazerssss
He who laughs last thinks slowest.
Can you tell Rubio to come to Portland?
Rudyculize: The act of Rudy making others look slow, dim and generally oafish.
http://www.myspace.com/y5k
I saw a poll of GMs that listed RR as the best international player not in the NBA...
…………………………….. So hope for that 12-70 season for the Blazers, eh?
"It's not a joke -- it's not a game." — B-Rex
Never hope for that record
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no joke
specially since we have KP
"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
Oh, Grizzzzzzzzzlies!!!! We have a trade for yoooooooooooooouuuuu!!!!!
"It's not a joke -- it's not a game." — B-Rex
That is something I could get down with
Another salary cap clearer for a taem that needs it….Griz could use it, indiana, Bobcats etc
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Raef + X Player + Future Draft Picks
For a superstar. X player being Sergio, Outlaw, Webster, or Bayless
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Yes!
They draft RR and then they go ‘Hey, we had Gasol I, we had Gasol II, we don’t need no more Spaniards to go bottom again’ and sell it on the cheap. Though they could send it to the gasp Lakers then!
Oooops
OMG, and I forgot Petrovic! Do I need to say I loved him?
Ehem
And I bought a Blazers cap at the NBA store in Manhattan.
Ahhmmm, am I beginning to sound like a jerk?
Whatever you wear, is fine.
as long as its Blazer Gear =)
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At the risk of repeating my self
I said months ago that KP has a cunning,if not devious plan to to bring Ricky out to the West Coast and see his pals.Then send RLEC and Travis to Memphis after they draft him.
by southern oregon on Oct 28, 2008 3:15 PM PDT up reply actions
you cant trade raef after the deadline right?
cause then by endof year, his contract is done right?
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Not sure when the deadline is
But there is some lawyer bs with the insurance paying his wages and his contract being most attractive to a cash poor lottery team about 40 games into the season.
by southern oregon on Oct 28, 2008 3:29 PM PDT up reply actions
I think what it is is that
after game #41, insurance kicks in on Raef because he’s out for the season. And that ends up being about 5 mil all told. So not only do they get the expiring contract, they get another 5 mil in insurance money. very lucrative. I’m still of the mind, however, that the Blazers keep him and use that money to give to the players they have. I don’t see who is of great benefit to get. Aside from maybe Prince. Personally, I think PG is covered.
by DrivetheLane on Oct 28, 2008 3:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Its wierd that the smallest market team
can have the largest international fan base,SA is close but no cigar
by southern oregon on Oct 28, 2008 2:16 PM PDT reply actions
Really?
We are certainly in the smallest 8 markets, but are we the smallest?
quid Latine dictum sit, altum viditur
No, we ARE small though
We’re gonna be the new PHX, but better— small market team that plays very entertainingly with awesome players AND wins games.
And, we’re gonna win titles.
We’re gonna be beloved until we crush too many dreams. I disagree with the big market vs small market crap, and say a team just needs to be good and/or entertaining. The Spurs are boring and methodical to watch, and their jerseys put you to sleep, so they are an exception.
What real NBA fan ain’t gonna watch the Blazers? The time zone thing is bunk too, because LA doesn’t worry about that. PHX and Golden State have been getting high TV ratings for years because they are fun to watch, and we’ll be the same if not better.
It helps we got Spaniards and Frenchies to go along with future superstars like Oden/Roy/LMA…
Small market, big market, people just wanna watch good/fun/cool basketball.
Mortimer
My point
Was about our international fan base,I think its cool
by southern oregon on Oct 28, 2008 3:31 PM PDT up reply actions
No YOU ARE WRONG
Ahh, I’m just playing, I wasn’t refuting anything you said. We is small and we is rad, so we all agree!
The PTB market is growing
With the sad loss of the Sonics, our market is the whole NW.
Alaska, BC, Hawaii, Idaho, (Dave,s State and home of our D League Associated Team), Montana, parts of Nevada and Weed, CA.
I remember my Dad taking me to the Cow Palace and Candlestick Park to see Pro Ballers, cause they were the closest. No way the Rose Garden cann hold us all.
"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."
I just adjusted a claim for a man that lives in Wasilla Alaska
LOL
"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
I want your job Sophi
sit around and Bedge all day and get paid to do so
Think you could hook me up with a job? ;-)
He who laughs last thinks slowest.
Sophia please
although, Sophi is kind of French sounding, right?
Sophia
"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
sorry, was in a hurry
I don’t even use a nickname for my gf, much less someone I’ve never officially met
He who laughs last thinks slowest.
by prezofdeath on Oct 28, 2008 10:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Well the owner of this co. is cheap
i mean, REALLY CHEAP . so even though there are several open positions the owners would rather have overloaded and unhappy employees tak e on more work and stay later than just hire a temp or more people … i guess they dont care about “culture” LOL!
Sophia
"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
u so crazy
Did he live on mainstreet?
Rudyculize: The act of Rudy making others look slow, dim and generally oafish.
http://www.myspace.com/y5k
no
"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
I'm going to Claudia's for the game tonight
30th/Hawthorne Anybody else headin out???
"Rudy’s flashy passes had the place whispering to each other like we were in junior high" ~BlazermaniacAndy
by courtsideerrandboy on Oct 28, 2008 2:23 PM PDT reply actions
GO BALZERS!
BEAT LA!
Elizabeth had a partner and he had a rap from the cops, Him and Lenny Suckerpunch were just out Tooling around
Yes! Yes!
GOOOOOOO BALZERS!
And the Blazers too.
Hi Lizzy.
by Lenny Suckerpunch on Oct 28, 2008 2:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Lennny!
<3’s ya bro.
Ya in the JC yet?
"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."
I hang with BBY
"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."
I mean with me.
I’m at hom now, hehe
"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."
First timer here, excited for the game
So, I have been reading the Edge for about a year now(started reading it last season) and finally decided to create a profile and start posting.
My thoughts on tonight?
I am interested in how the 2nd teams stack up. I feel the L*kers have a slight advantage over us in the 1st strings and a lot will come down to if Rudy/Sergio get the 2nd team going strong. If they can it will put pressure on the L*kers to put some starters in to stop them, and hopefully wear them down a little for LMA/ROY/ODEN in the 4th.
It’s gonna be a close one for sure.
ps. why does everyone write it L*kers? (I figured I would just in case it’s an unwritten rule…)
Welcome to Blazers Edge!
Censoring Lakers is a personal choice, and many opt to do so.
Me, I take the Dumbledore approach, where fear of the word gives that word (and the team) more power than they deserve.
They aren’t worth censoring since we will destroy them soon. But if ya wanna, censor away! Most do!
Welcome to Blazers Edge!
No better argument for writing L*kers
than the fact that Mor’mer just countered with a Harry Potter reference.
I’m a little afraid of the L*ker’s bench, actually, especially the Thuggy Odom.
I just hope for a competitive, competently played game. Something to build on. And for Fauxbee’s knee to finish its hyperextension.
"its tough to play with one eye, unless you're a pirate." Delonte West
"una canasta a Pau en la cara" Rudy
by Honka Playboy on Oct 28, 2008 3:08 PM PDT up reply actions
They are most certainly
the Slytherin to our Gryffindor.
And in the Western Conference?
Huffelpuff = Jazz
Ravenclaw = Rockets
"For the past two seasons it's been like, 'They're young, they're going to need some time,"' Roy said. "It doesn't feel like that this season."
Lol...gotta love the harry potter references
making their way to BE Forums.
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I'll start censoring Lakers
When they hate us so much they censor Bl*zers.
It gives them superiority over us that their banners already do a good enough job of; being afraid of typing their name makes them worse to me!
I ain’t scared of no Lakers!
It's not about fear.
It’s about not respecting them enough to actually say their name. I hate the L*kers. It’s like calling someone [insert dergatory comment here] rather than their name.
by DrivetheLane on Oct 28, 2008 3:56 PM PDT up reply actions
curse word
back in the early days of the ’net, posters used to insert * into curse words to get around “the filter”
L*kers and
K*be are just an extension of this concept
Yeah, but the default system of this board makes it impractical at best...
K*be lovin’ L*akers
"It's not a joke -- it's not a game." — B-Rex
Haha Canzano is clueless.
He just said at the top of the hour that he loves Outlaw starting because Travis has a track record of playing good team offense and being a great rebounder.
Travis is a good scorer, but I’ve never heard him called a good team player. He has one move. He dribbles to the right, pulls up, and elevates, shooting a jumper at about 42%. Great for the second unit, less of a fit for the starters.
But It’s Nate’s team. There’s a reason he gets paid the big bucks.
I'm nevrous for Bo Outlaw
he hasn’t started in a while, though his veteran experience will definitely help out that starting line up
Woof
by Charles Barkley McLovin on Oct 28, 2008 3:40 PM PDT reply actions
First post ever!
hi guys, im a long time reader, first time poster, been a blazers fan since 89, but coverage of the blazers is limited in australia, so i read blazersedge and some other online stuff to keep me updated!
im hoping the blazers win today against the L*akers, the blazers have the worst schedule to open the season though :(
Another newbie here...
From Spain, joining the spanish fan armada of the Blazers in BlazersEdge :)
Unfortunately I’m not going to see the game live cause will be at 3:30 local time, but I will see the game tomorrow… can’t wait!!!
I thought you folks
Liked to stay up late
by southern oregon on Oct 28, 2008 3:57 PM PDT up reply actions
yes...
… but tomorrow is going to be a long, stressed, work day, I cannot stay up until the end of the game and sleep only 2-3 hours…
Maybe on Friday I will see the game vs Spurs Live.
someone should broadcast the game online and do a second "gameday" thread
He who laughs last thinks slowest.
good luck sleeping. I'm gonna be shouting too loud!
Rudyculize: The act of Rudy making others look slow, dim and generally oafish.
http://www.myspace.com/y5k
what irked me the most about being an international blazers fan, was when i was ordering a blazers jacket/cap/jersey from the NBA store, the freight to australia was almost as much as the items themselves
Lakers will win...
… the completely beaten down on the first game of the season that they were “supposed” to win award!
Their fans are united calling 60+ wins this year. They will take every loss badly.
"It's not a joke -- it's not a game." — B-Rex
SI's 63 reason to watch the NBA
#1:
. Greg Oden vs. Shaquille O’Neal. And Oden vs. Dwight Howard. And Oden vs. Yao Ming. And Oden vs. Andrew Bynum. Not since Kareem Abdul-Jabbar arrived to jostle with the likes of Wilt Chamberlain, Willis Reed, Nate Thurmond and Wes Unseld have we eagerly anticipated so many potential clashes of titans.
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damn straight
and don’t forget Walt Bellamy and Bob Lanier
those were the golden days of NBA centers
Dave
I like the part about the traffic will be heavy,what I would call an understatement
by southern oregon on Oct 28, 2008 4:02 PM PDT reply actions
Ohhh all this traffic
can I be the cop with the mini-lightsaber thingies?
He who laughs last thinks slowest.
Actually, I was curious...
………………………. The counter indicates that the traffic today isn’t extraordinary, but the level of posting certainly is.
"It's not a joke -- it's not a game." — B-Rex
Just talked to Shav and he STILL doesn't know if he'll be in uniform
Just goes to show not to listen too closely to those “insider” reporters
He's been working out with the black team
which would imply that he’s the third srting PF…
talking about holdin out…he was on his way to the arena…
ahh couple hrs of Little Big Planet, and then Blazers
what a good night.
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New to Blazers Edge
But been posting on SBnations Miami Dolphin site for quite some time, whats up Blazer fans??
welcome...
are you even a blazer fan? =)
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Beautiful, then welcome!
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Anybody got a line on the O/U for posts tonight in the
game thread??
Vegas has us paying out at 3598.5
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN PLACE YOUR BETS!!!
The season is here.
what is the over under
On total posts for this site today?
by southern oregon on Oct 28, 2008 4:27 PM PDT up reply actions
I will take the over at 3250
For one US dollar
by southern oregon on Oct 28, 2008 4:37 PM PDT up reply actions
so the starting lineup is blake/roy/outlaw/aldridge/oden?
because im sure i read somewhere on this site that batum would get the nod as starting SF, outlaw would definately harm the starting lineup and would be best in the second unit
A change of something anyway...
…………………………… It’s causing a lot of us to need a change of underwear.
"It's not a joke -- it's not a game." — B-Rex
Who gave him the ball?
"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."
trade outlaw?
really need a lockdown defender and good team/role player, as LMA/broy/oden will get most of the touches for the starters
I think the starting SF of our title winning team
is not currently on the roster.
If he is on our roster, I think his name is Brandon Roy (with Rudy at the 2).
Martell, Outlaw and Batum all have a chance to prove me wrong, but we’ll see.
Boomshakalaka
And
Kobe crying afterward.
If you let them make you, they'll make you into paper mache.
At a distance you're strong until the wind comes, then you'll crumble and blow away.
- Incubus
After he makes Sasha and Bynum break down and sob
yelling and screaming at Phil.. yah… that’s the stuff dreams are made of
Oden vs Bynum will be awesome
considering both are about 7’1" and 270 pounds, i can see a future friendly rivalry here!
i think they are both the same age as well….
my feeling is that this season or next season is when kobe will start slowing down
also since your in ausie land
i could maybe find you a link for the game and you could watch it instead of using radio?
Oden...Aldridge...Roy.....THE REAL BIG THREE
if possible that would be great
however im at work so i probably wont be able to catch much of the action, i peek at the espn or nba scores every now and then
alright il give it to ya
http://www.myp2p.eu/broadcast.php?matchid=22239&part=sports
Oden...Aldridge...Roy.....THE REAL BIG THREE
Thanks for the reminder
Cadavers win the tip.
"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."
The 2008 - 2009 NBA Season has started
"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."
Just logged in to watch the Cavs game online
blacked out due to TNT.
figured, but I was hoping ;-)
He who laughs last thinks slowest.
awwwwwww......
I sooo giddy! I found my clapper and my hippy afro…soo ready for this!!
by jamey_winchester on Oct 28, 2008 5:26 PM PDT reply actions
if anyone wants the cavs vs celts
http://enjoyitall.leadhoster.com/watch.php?id=500
Oden...Aldridge...Roy.....THE REAL BIG THREE
LATE BREAKING NEWS - LAKERS and BLAZERS TIED at 0 - 0
Almost 2 hours before game-time and the scored is still tied!
There should be!
Closer to game time or right after it starts, check back in this thread (or the new gameday open thread, if this was slows down too much) and SOMEONE will have posted the online video feed.
Good luck!
There are a bunch of streams.
For this one, you need to download sopcast, a program that will access the link and play it. SopCast Link Just google sopcast and you’ll find it. It has a terrific stream.
Also, justin.tv will have the game as well. Justin.tv stream
The Celtics game is currently on the sopcast channel.
They will have the Blazer game in its entirety.
Great!
"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."
If you're watching the Cavs game jump over to FTS
It’s very quiet over there. But the main writer does a good job of bringing up some interesting stats and things to ponder.
Much different than our gameday threads
i dunno about you guys
but i dont know how good rose will be in his first year, might take him a couple of seasons to develop
He should only get better
"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."
I wonder if we'll get any scuffles
I could see Odom coming at us like usual – he’s probably feeling insecure about now
What will our Rook Center do?
"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."
I bet his mettle will get tested quick
Not just playing against big guys but playing against guys who are going to try and attack him and see what he’s got..
I think he’ll back down a bit – usually big young guys don’t try to throw their weight around too much..
Perkins & Iggy
In each others face. Season’s first confrontation.
"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."
Oops
I’m not in Game Shape 
"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."
if anyone wants to chat about the game on live chat
http://www.sportsgamechat.com/blazers/
Oden...Aldridge...Roy.....THE REAL BIG THREE
hey dave, link this post to the event
and the “Join the game thread” link from the front page will link here when the game starts…
I'm one of the guys who built the new SB Nation
http://www.justin.tv/fullcourt
Should be showing the Blazer game after the boston and cleveland game ends
BINGO, BANGO, BONGO
Am I the only one that sick of all the pointless articles being posted on Oregon Live? I'm sick of all
the talk now and have been for about the last week. I just want to see the Blazers play. Enough of all the hype and news papers with Greg Oden taking up the whole cover. When it’s 7:30 none of that stuff matters.
Every article is just a different message talking about how Greg Oden is debuting after a year off. It’s getting old, just start the game.
Did you catch...
today’s article about dinner at McMillan’s? It was shoddy. “Brandon sampled the wings, whilst Greg dipped some celery in a peppercorn ranch dressing. All were filled.”
michelle you look good tonight.. ANYTHING IS POSSIBAAAAAAAAAAL!
Enjoy the game, but not too much
Kurt from Forumblueandgold.com here, a blog for that team you’re playing tonight that I hear shall not be named. I love Dave’s work and the commenters on this site, it’s one of the NBA’s best.
Just letting you know you guys are not the only one pumped for the season to start, we are all jacked too. I’ll add what I am most loking forward to tonight is when the two benches are on the floor together — both just want to get out and run. Farmar and Rudy running the show. It should look like 1985 out there, but with longer shorts (thankfully). This should be entertaining.
Laker fans seem to be calling a 12-15 point win, correct?
"It's not a joke -- it's not a game." — B-Rex
Oden Interview
I just saw an interview with Oden on TNT during their halftime show and the beard is looking legit!
Chuck: "He needs to get rid of the beard, too -- that's ugly." (Oden)
"It's not a joke -- it's not a game." — B-Rex
Luol Deng the first Bull into double figures
Redd and Malik Allen lead the Bucks with 6 apiece.
Boomshakalaka
They just ran an ad for "Zack and Miri Make a Porno" and all they called it was "Zack and Miri"
"It's not a joke -- it's not a game." — B-Rex
yeah
just wondering if somehow I can hook up my tv to pc and so everybody can watch all blazers games on Blazersedge?
you guys catch Chuck's interview with Campbell Brown?
says he’s running for gov of Alabama in 2014. He said (and I’m paraphrasing) “I can’t make it worse because we’re 48th in everything and Arkansas and Mississippi aren’t going anywhere.”
Boomshakalaka
He came out as a D last year -- I think he used to call himself an R.
"It's not a joke -- it's not a game." — B-Rex
I vote for Willie
and the redneck party line
by southern oregon on Oct 28, 2008 6:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes, he once was a Republican
when his grandmother found out she said “But only millionaires are Republicans!”, Chucks response “I’m a millionaire”
I wish Cleveland and Boston would hurry up and lose so THE BLAZER GAME CAN COME ON!
Rudyculize: The act of Rudy making others look slow, dim and generally oafish.
http://www.myspace.com/y5k
Even if the Celt/Cav game was over, the Blazer game is still an hour away
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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
I can't take the suspense ....
going out for PBR. Anyone want anything?
Rudyculize: The act of Rudy making others look slow, dim and generally oafish.
http://www.myspace.com/y5k
PBR will do
"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."
com'n your way.
Rudyculize: The act of Rudy making others look slow, dim and generally oafish.
http://www.myspace.com/y5k
Cool
"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."
I'm back. beer's in the fridge
Rudyculize: The act of Rudy making others look slow, dim and generally oafish.
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KLAN!!!!
There is someone on here…that is REALLY named KLAN…that always wears womens panties when he watches the lakers. REALLY CREEPS ME OUT!
by jamey_winchester on Oct 28, 2008 6:33 PM PDT reply actions
The pre-game show is starting on 95.5
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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
Gots me by 3 seconds
"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."
Yeah, but you got the linky. :)
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LMA - Let the breakout year begin!
LMA puts the POWER in Power Forward!
Listening to The Farmers Pre-Game on 95.5
"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."
Linky
"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."
I am so nervous
I HOPE WE WIN!!!!!!!!!!
"All our holes," says shooting guard Brandon Roy, a surprise All-Star last year in his second season, "are holes that Greg is going to plug."
like outlaw in the starting unit better
maybe the only one, but i’ve really not been as enamored with our bench as most…
think that Batum is going to work well in the bench unit, offensively I really don’t see Travis as the ideal SF along side Rudy/Sergio, defensively a bench of Rudy/Sergio/Outlaw would get owned, and if the 2nd unit is going to run, i’d expect to see outlaw running for his inhaler…
at least against vlad outlaw should be able to handle the defensive assignment, and while he won’t space the floor ideally, neither would batum, but it would be alot harder to leave outlaw open than batum…
so as long as his shot selection is ok and he’s not taking shots from the other starters, i’m happy…
This Boston game just reminds me how much I hate Pierce
He runs into people and whines about not getting calls.
BINGO, BANGO, BONGO
I hate everything...
that has to do w/ boston…’cept lobster!
by jamey_winchester on Oct 28, 2008 6:45 PM PDT reply actions
what about beans?
the magical fruit
Rudyculize: The act of Rudy making others look slow, dim and generally oafish.
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Nah, I'm a smoker
"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."
Man, that has got to hurt!
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LMA - Let the breakout year begin!
LMA puts the POWER in Power Forward!
awww....
I love sharing my “beans” w/ the little girls in my house…awww….gives me great pleasure1
by jamey_winchester on Oct 28, 2008 6:48 PM PDT reply actions
You share your "beans" with little girls?
That’s illegal you know
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LMA - Let the breakout year begin!
LMA puts the POWER in Power Forward!
The Cavs Celts game is ugly
Lebron snivels for a foul,then Pierce snivels for a foul then Lebron whines again then pierce whines again but both teams play pretty good D
by southern oregon on Oct 28, 2008 6:51 PM PDT reply actions
I heard today...
from a girl that has a frnd. that her cousin told her that she knows a girl that has seen kobe’s weenie…and she said its really small…..i believe it.
by jamey_winchester on Oct 28, 2008 6:51 PM PDT reply actions
Larry Miller: Move being made to get Paul Allen to play guitar at halftime...
"It's not a joke -- it's not a game." — B-Rex
do you have hearing problems?
i’m just asking before i risk my ears.
We haven't done anything yet... but don't blink.
Drop me a line if you're coming and we'll pound a couple pints at Squirrel's before the show...
"It's not a joke -- it's not a game." — B-Rex
I was informed
that the party is at my house and I am fine with that but its a good thing you didnt take me up on the 3000+ posts over bet,I would hate to spoil your evening.
by southern oregon on Oct 28, 2008 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions
not only...
is he amazing…the guy is BIG!!!!!
he can post up nearly anyone…ala magic.
by jamey_winchester on Oct 28, 2008 6:59 PM PDT reply actions
Tyrus Thomas with 8 and 5 at the half
Derrick Rose with 5 dimes and 2 assists but just 1 for 4 from the field.
Boomshakalaka
5 dimes and 2 assists?
apparently those word do not mean what i think they mean.
We haven't done anything yet... but don't blink.
yeah, it really doesn't matter because
you know… he’s not a blazer.
We haven't done anything yet... but don't blink.
it's cuz.....
we’re damned giddy ’bout it, timbo!!
by jamey_winchester on Oct 28, 2008 7:00 PM PDT reply actions
Phil Jackson: "Blazers have the (pieces) there where they will probably be contenders in the next few years."
"It's not a joke -- it's not a game." — B-Rex
I'll be watching the game in LA,
at a bar, wearing my Sabonis jersey. Let’s hope I don’t get stomped :)
[Last year, I saw Rick Fox watching a game at the same bar. I wanted to tell him how much I gated him, but then thought better of it. Golden rule and all… Plus he’s a BIG dude when surrounded by civillians]
Go Blazers!
I just met Rick Fox also
He was much bigger than he was on TV.
I’d like to tell him I hate him and then he cries and flies buzz around his swarthy greasy mop.
ainge...
wow…they just said on tnt that he got a promotion…wow….his church can expect more tidings!
by jamey_winchester on Oct 28, 2008 7:09 PM PDT reply actions
big time plus i doub this game will be over by time blazers start
Oden...Aldridge...Roy.....THE REAL BIG THREE
C
"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."
The rest of the post
elts will take it in regulation.
goes ^ there.
"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."
I care
Tyrus Thomas is being given his first chance to truly prove himself and the (very) early returns are good. I’m not saying he’s better than LMA (not by a long shot), but its worth noting.
Boomshakalaka
Tyrus can be good
I picked him for my fantasy squadron for the 2nd year in a row.
I dropped him quickly last season, but I hope he gets playing time so he can become Tyrus Thomas and not Stromile Swift part V.
tithingswell...you can see how ...
church-oriented i am…….i give my tithings to the church of season tickets.
by jamey_winchester on Oct 28, 2008 7:12 PM PDT reply actions
Nate coming up on the pre-game...
…………………… Let’s vote if he sounds like he’s lost his marbles.
"It's not a joke -- it's not a game." — B-Rex
......................... If he makes weird whooping and beebeling sounds, I'm leaving...
"It's not a joke -- it's not a game." — B-Rex
What's the name of the big plinker wink that shoots the little winks into the cup???
"It's not a joke -- it's not a game." — B-Rex
Shooter Wink
"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."
Size annd contour
are specialized features.
Custom made.
"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."
Whatcha got?
"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."
I don't. But if I were going to buy a really nice one, what would that cost?
"It's not a joke -- it's not a game." — B-Rex
Research, molds and tooling > $20,000
Through McMaster-Carr $5.
"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."
Yes
Alloys & Ceramics rule
"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."
Start time moved back due to length of first TNT game.
"It's not a joke -- it's not a game." — B-Rex
Zach and Miri is gonna be stupid
Kevin Smith hasn’t done anything good since dogma
remember, remember the fifth of November
Here we go...
Nate: Travis = 30-35 min.
Nick: Could see some minutes tonight; I think it was too much for Nic right now to come in and play that starting role.
"It's not a joke -- it's not a game." — B-Rex
He uses the same hairdresser as Sideshow Bob...
"It's not a joke -- it's not a game." — B-Rex
by timbo on Oct 28, 2008 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
hey
who thinks that blazers tried to trick L@kers by playing along like they are going to start the Batum but then changed the line up with starting Outlaw?
i don't, i just think Travis didn't have a very good showing in preseason so Nate wasn't sure whether or not he was ready to start
remember, remember the fifth of November
and they wanted him for the second unit
"The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing. One cannot help but be in awe when he contemplates the mysteries of eternity, of life,(of the Blazers), (of KP's madness), of the marvelous structure of reality. It is enough if one tries merely to comprehend a little of this mystery every day. Never lose a holy curiosity." - Albert Einstein
by BlazerandBeaverBELIEVER on Oct 28, 2008 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions
its funny
How in the summer Batum looked like he is going to play in D-League and Bayless was almost a starter, but everything changed so fast and its the opposite now. Batum almost started and Bayless is the third string point guard. But I think that in the future Bayless is our starter.
Neither will play D-League
They are, at the very least, good for practice.
Plus, they want Batum learning to defend NBA players, not D-Leaguers. And they want Bayless under Nate.
Okay, time for an important poll...
(1) Scotch
(2) Irish
(3) American
"It's not a joke -- it's not a game." — B-Rex
peruvian isnt on there?
WTF mate.. (wait that is australian)
i guess american, cause i am a euro mutt
"The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing. One cannot help but be in awe when he contemplates the mysteries of eternity, of life,(of the Blazers), (of KP's madness), of the marvelous structure of reality. It is enough if one tries merely to comprehend a little of this mystery every day. Never lose a holy curiosity." - Albert Einstein
by BlazerandBeaverBELIEVER on Oct 28, 2008 7:26 PM PDT up reply actions
American Micro Brews!
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Rajon Rondo: Overhyped?
The main talent on that team comes from pierce, garnett and allen… that makes playing for the other 2 players quite easy.. So I think he is over rated. How about you?
"The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing. One cannot help but be in awe when he contemplates the mysteries of eternity, of life,(of the Blazers), (of KP's madness), of the marvelous structure of reality. It is enough if one tries merely to comprehend a little of this mystery every day. Never lose a holy curiosity." - Albert Einstein
by BlazerandBeaverBELIEVER on Oct 28, 2008 7:25 PM PDT reply actions
a little over rated, but i think he's better than blake and would love to get him
remember, remember the fifth of November
Longest commercial ever?
NBA Live 09 looks kinda bad and this commercial is really excessive
they never seem to improve the graphics in those sports games
remember, remember the fifth of November
bayless
the problem is that he is a guard…and Nate demands more (as he should).
by jamey_winchester on Oct 28, 2008 7:26 PM PDT reply actions
nearly 600 comments
and the game hasn’t started yet
Morty might be right regarding his prediction about the number of comments we will produce.
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News flash: Once Brandon signs his first real contract, he's selling his house in Seattle and moving to PDX. (Antonio Harvey)
"It's not a joke -- it's not a game." — B-Rex
GO BLAZERSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
AHAHHAHAHHAAHAHAHAHAH
BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA
i cant contain myself
i just ran the loop at my apartment complex…
I've made eye contact with Chris Dudley....twice.
by RoodiePhirnandizz on Oct 28, 2008 7:31 PM PDT reply actions
Hey RipCity
You mentioned being interested in streaming the games. If you go to justin.tv, it will give you a tutorial on how to…
You would be beloved on this site forever if you streamed the games.
I cant either...
I just ran the fridge loop…..awwww…fat tire!!
by jamey_winchester on Oct 28, 2008 7:32 PM PDT reply actions
http://www.tnt.tv/sports/nba/overtime09_live/
live game of blazers
Oden...Aldridge...Roy.....THE REAL BIG THREE
Well, sounds like they're cutting off the radio feed here...
"It's not a joke -- it's not a game." — B-Rex
They had to squeeze in one more insipid Burger King ad there...
"It's not a joke -- it's not a game." — B-Rex
ugh they gotta finish up BOS v cavs game first.
Rip City Baby...People have no idea what is coming.
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heres live came of blazers
http://www.tnt.tv/sports/nba/overtime09_live/
Oden...Aldridge...Roy.....THE REAL BIG THREE
by CroRupt on Oct 28, 2008 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Why do so many Cavs players think they are dynamic offensive player when they aren't?
So far in this game I’ve seen Ben Wallace and Big Z trying to dribble drive. (Turnovers both times) And I’ve watched Anderson Verejao (sp) try to create 1 on 1 at least 5 times (all misses).
UGLY GAME
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Game Time! Dam those Celts/Cavs
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CroRupt You Rule!!!!!!
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LMA - Let the breakout year begin!
LMA puts the POWER in Power Forward!
BOS/CLE
needs to end NOW
I've made eye contact with Chris Dudley....twice.
by RoodiePhirnandizz on Oct 28, 2008 7:37 PM PDT reply actions
i'm at the game.....
sitting in my section 309 seats….savoring my $8 beer…..loving every minute! (virtually)
by jamey_winchester on Oct 28, 2008 7:37 PM PDT reply actions
Time to switch Threads Guys!
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LMA - Let the breakout year begin!
LMA puts the POWER in Power Forward!
season ticket holders:
so…since friday is halloween…I hope everyone is going to wear some sort of costume (for national tv) in addition to the scary red shirts…I am going to wear my basketball helmet!
by jamey_winchester on Oct 28, 2008 7:40 PM PDT reply actions
So this...
is what it feels like to be a crack addict desperately searching for a fix (no offense to you crack addicts out there).
effin oden got a foul aleady
and a block
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