March to the Sea

by manzell on Dec 1, 2008 11:43 AM PST Comment 68 comments

I'm calling it now:

Portland will go 5-0 on this road trip. A professional victory over New York. Blowing the doors off of DC. A coming-out party against Boston. A high-scoring, 14 point win in Toronto.

This road trip will be like Sherman's March to the Sea - destroying everything along the way. Detroit now sees that they need Billups and don't have a real shot at LeBron anyhow. New York will descend into inner turmoil and realize they are not much better off than they were last year and turn their clock forward two summers. Celtics fans will wonder what the hell happened, create a conspiracy theory, and attempt to discredit the game when they lookc at the box score and see KG and PP combine for 19 points while Ray Allen goes 7-20 from the floor and attempts just 2 free throws. Toronto will lay down in defeat 5 minutes into the game.

When they look back on this season, this road trip will be remembered as a turning point of the year, in fact, the turning point of this generation's NBA. Just like Bird-Magic remade the NBA in the 80's or Jordan re-molding it in the 90s. For all the effort and time wasted looking for the "Next Jordan", it'll turn out to be a team - the Brandon Roy Blazers - that will be the defining frame in which the league will be viewed in the oncoming era. If the 2000's were an era of false idols (remember when Vince Carter was "NEXT"?), the 2010's will be a Rip City Era.

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wow

those are some high expectations. I prefer cautious optimism so I’m guessing 3-2 on this trip, hoping for 4-1, and would probably poo my pants if we go 5-0.

by DrivetheLane on Dec 1, 2008 11:55 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

better get some diapers for yourself buddy

and don’t wear your nice pants that day.

"I would be in favor of trading LMA and Oden for a reliable starting PF at this point."

MT Suit, 11/25/08

by MT Suit on Dec 1, 2008 11:58 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

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the “poop tube”, from Tim and Eric Awesome Show Great Job! Google it.

WARNING: Prepare for some disgustingly funny stuff.

by blazerbeliever on Dec 1, 2008 12:19 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I really like your scenario

I just wish I could buy into it. (I tend toward pessimism when looking ahead – I’d rather be pleasantly surprised than disappointed.)

by jorga on Dec 1, 2008 12:05 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

if you can't believe, what's the point of fandom?

I mean,
the anticipation is always the best part. I mean winning it all is great, but not as great as the build up.

Also,
with the exception of Boston, we’re definitively the better team among Detroit, New York, DC and Toronto. We ~~should~~ go at least 4-1 without rose-colored glasses. Expectations of anything less are coming from the mindset of the past. we’re in a new era, folks.

M, period. Fresh, comma.

by manzell on Dec 1, 2008 12:24 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

New era.

Or revisited era at least. It’s been a few years since not every win was a celebration. A few years since we weren’t almost always the underdog. These days we would look silly celebrating like NBA champions after beating somebody like Memphis.

Dang. Expectations.

4-1 would be super for this road trip.

I will also accept 3-2, 5-0, 7-0 and 16-2.

The cowards never started
The weak died along the way
Only the strong survived
They were the Trailblazers

by lukeyhere on Dec 1, 2008 12:44 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

5 straight road wins would be grand...

Especially a win a Boston, that would be the ultimate confidence boost for our team. We need that win.

by blazerbeliever on Dec 1, 2008 12:15 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

We don't need that win

We got the win we needed. You don’t need to win every game, but you need to win some of the tough ones, enough that you know you CAN go into a tough place and grind out a solid win. We’ve won at Orlando, we’ve won at Detroit.

We don’t actually NEED to sweep the Eastern Conference this year. Granted, we’re doing so thus far, and it is very nice. But we don’t need it.

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

by jscot on Dec 1, 2008 12:36 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Each game matters.

We play to win them all.

by hotstuffdb22 on Dec 1, 2008 12:46 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Of course

That’s not the same as NEED.

by jscot on Dec 1, 2008 12:49 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

yes, yes, yes

i just wanted to probe your desire-level

by hotstuffdb22 on Dec 1, 2008 1:05 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I heard this in Herman Edwards' voice

“You play to win the game.” – Elgin

All the kids who played the blues would learn my licks with a bottleneck slide. - Richard Palmer-James

by 22baylor on Dec 1, 2008 2:53 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

yeah...

You’re right, we don’t “need” that win. I was writing that in the context that we would need that win in order to achieve a higher state of conciousness. I totally get what you’re saying regarding the difference between need and wants. My original prediction for this road trip was that we would go 3-2, and that was being optimistic for me…

Manzell kinda disrupted my normal line of thinking and got me daydreaming like when I was a kid reading the old marvel “What if?” Comics, remember those? What if Spider man joined the fantastic 4?

I’m pretty darn sure everyone feels good about themselves after the Detroit road win, and if we get at least 3-2 on this trip we will be looking way better than anyone could have predicted so far…….but…….. a win in Boston could potentially raise us to a whole nutha level in not only terms of respect around the league but in our self confidence and pride.

It would be superb, that’s all I’m saying.

by blazerbeliever on Dec 1, 2008 2:05 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah

Although I think we’re already getting that respect, and 3-2 on the trip would protect that — as long as we compete in Boston. If they blow us out, there will be lots of “showed the kids how far they have to go” stuff going around. But if we play them hard and close, it will be seen as putting them on notice that we’re here, we’re tough, and we aren’t going to lie down for anybody.

by jscot on Dec 1, 2008 2:56 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

We don't need that win in Boston..

by Stegie33 on Dec 1, 2008 12:43 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

wins are like guns

better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it.

M, period. Fresh, comma.

by manzell on Dec 1, 2008 12:49 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

unless you shoot yourself in the leg

like Plaxico burress…

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.

by lanepete on Dec 1, 2008 11:35 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Boston win would be off-the-charts.

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by Y5k on Dec 1, 2008 12:23 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

i fear we'll have

stage-fright in Boston, like we did in LA on opening night

by hotstuffdb22 on Dec 1, 2008 12:34 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

this post is bad luck

seriously

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

by BlazerFan1 on Dec 1, 2008 12:26 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

hey-

what happened to the “comments” we made last night after the win???

by hotstuffdb22 on Dec 1, 2008 12:42 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

well they got deleted. obviously

i think they were pretty provacative and totally off topic.

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

by BlazerFan1 on Dec 1, 2008 12:59 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

yeah, i probably should've not brought up the issue...

this reminds me… did you flag me once awhile ago?? I can’t remember what it was all about, but i hope i didn’t offend you too much – my apologies if i did

by hotstuffdb22 on Dec 1, 2008 1:03 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

i dunno i have only flagged a couple people

but I dont think you were one of them, i probably said something really rude
no biggie its over and i forget these things :)

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

by BlazerFan1 on Dec 1, 2008 3:42 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah I agree with you this post is way bad luck

Lest we lose a game in Washington and look like fools

Come Out, Come Down, Face Out, Be Gone
Break down, build up again
Here she comes with a hand to lend
Get out of bed just to dive into the night
Torn lips and I feel uptight
Come out, Come down
Fade out,
Be Gone
WORD UP. STAY. FRESCO.

by Dheepan on Dec 1, 2008 5:21 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Very high expectations

I’d say don’t get your hopes too high. If we go 3-2 on a difficult road trip, I will be more than happy. DOn’t forget this is on the road. If we went 3-2 at home, I would be happy too, but I still wouldn’t expect to go 5-0.

by Stegie33 on Dec 1, 2008 12:42 PM PST reply actions 2 recs

rec

by jscot on Dec 1, 2008 12:50 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

funny thing is

that people are now asuming wins. its inevitable that well lose against a team or two that we wer “suposed” tu win, and playing on the road is adjusting the odds against us. ill be happy for a 3 and 2 record, and estatik for anything better. ill be patient with a 2 – 3 record and enjoy the next win. ill be greatfull tu have them back home safe and sound if they go 1 – 4, and wont read anything from the side bar far a week if that happens. but regardless of our record, anything other then 1 – 4 includes bosten as a possibility. i doubt they take us lightly thow, thats a luxury we left in last year. one game at a time, GO BLAZERS!!!!

by maid tu rek on Dec 1, 2008 4:17 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

luxury we left behind last year

by maid tu rek on Dec 1, 2008 4:18 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

i want to be happily surprised

rather than disappointed and/or feeling the refs jobbed us or why did so-and-so have such a bad game. hey, sometimes you get some bad sushi or you cant sleep in the hotel. it happens. sometimes the rims just seem too tight in a new gym, or the background is somehow weird. brandon might get 2 fouls in the first two miutes of the game.

it’s a long season. i hope the blazers are hot at the end.

ignacio

by ignacio on Dec 1, 2008 11:31 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Blazers are comin' song - and I still have them at 3-2 or 4-1 if all stars align ;-)

http://www.blazersedge.com/2008/11/30/676423/reflections-on-the-game-an#10371189

by Norsktroll on Dec 1, 2008 12:43 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

wasn't it a 5-0 eastern trip

that was the coming of age of the Clyde Drexler blazers.

Again I think they faced and beat Boston and NY

by holder on Dec 1, 2008 12:49 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

not if you are remembering

Birds corner jumper over Jerome at the buzzer to win, or the time he tippy-toed the 3 point line to make a lofted trey to send into into OT and then beat us in 2OT.

It's too late to agree with me, I've already changed my mind.

by bow4meow on Dec 1, 2008 5:16 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

this post is good luck.

seriously. for us to think 5-0 like this is only a testament to the growth of this team. as fans, we should grow with them exponentially faster. Nothing better than believing in hopes and dreams when they actually have a the slightest chance to come true….Blazers 2009 Champs!!

by broyposse on Dec 1, 2008 1:18 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

3-2 would be just fine

Boomshakalaka

by jksnake99 on Dec 1, 2008 2:00 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

The Boston game is the one I am most looking forward too

We got bullied twice last year. Need some revenge.

by Sabonis4Ever on Dec 1, 2008 2:35 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

If they win in Boston

I will be mightily impressed. Especially with the whole intimidation thing that happened in Boston last year.

KG needs to get capped a couple of times by someone. Anyone. – Elgin.

All the kids who played the blues would learn my licks with a bottleneck slide. - Richard Palmer-James

by 22baylor on Dec 1, 2008 2:51 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

KG has bad blood for Joel

If he gives Pryz the throat slash gesture this year, expect Joel to fight back. I want to see Joel box KGs ears in then watch Greg dunk one of his head.

It's too late to agree with me, I've already changed my mind.

by bow4meow on Dec 1, 2008 5:20 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

No...Greg will just mash him to the floor

It’ll be a nice assert himself gesture…

by LetsBlaze on Dec 1, 2008 5:36 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

we got centers to Spare...

i wouldnt mind seeing Joel Fight KG if he gives a throat cutting lol……Not that i want to taint our rep from being good guys…..

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.

by lanepete on Dec 1, 2008 11:37 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

ain't about being good guys

you can still be the good one and knock someone on their @$$ who desperately deserves it…

by LetsBlaze on Dec 2, 2008 5:42 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Bingo!

add a Bango and a bongo to that too.

It's too late to agree with me, I've already changed my mind.

by bow4meow on Dec 2, 2008 7:34 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Toronto will also be a difficult game

at the end of the trip. – Elgin.

All the kids who played the blues would learn my licks with a bottleneck slide. - Richard Palmer-James

by 22baylor on Dec 1, 2008 2:55 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Yeah

I was hoping we’d take care of business in NY and Wash, and steal either Detroit or Toronto.

What we did in Detroit was more than stealing a win, though. We ransacked the place. Maybe we can steal one in Toronto as well. But I’ll be very, very happy with 3-2.

by jscot on Dec 1, 2008 2:59 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Correct.

I was hoping we’d take care of business in NY and Wash, and steal either Detroit or Toronto.

"Now with a non-provocative footer!"

by timbo on Dec 1, 2008 8:20 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

i predict a win in boston

they just need to envision allen as the sonic, kg as the timberwolve, and recognize pierce as the bum, individual perenial losers that they have been throughout their careers. sure they are a great team now but in the big picture, over their careers they all have alot more L’s on their forheads than W’s. posey leaving will help and we should be more physical this year too with greg.

by riccc_l on Dec 1, 2008 3:23 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

I love the optimism, my man!

5-0 would be oh so sweet and would certainly let the rest of the NBA world know that the Blazers have arrived. I, like may posters, would be ecstatic if the good guys finished this road trip 4-1 and pleased with 3-2. I do agree that there will be a time when the Blazers go on a win streak that signifies a sea change in the NBA. If this road trip begins that sea change, then you shall be a prophet.

by donkeybuddha on Dec 1, 2008 3:25 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

4-1 *

I think the Blazers will take care of NY & the Bullets,
lose in a tight battle at the Garden and finish TOR
off to return home at 15-7.
The Celts will get the message that they can’t
intimidate this young team and when Boston shows up
on the 30th, they will see the complete package the
Blazers have to offer. Look out NBA !!!

COINCAST SUCKS !!!! Get a deal done, Charter !!!!
It’s PA’s team & Cable company !!!

It's GO time !

by walkoff41 on Dec 1, 2008 3:34 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Boston? At this point I just want Brandon to finally beat Phoenix.

3-2 will make me happy. 4-1 would be awesome. 5-0 would make me ecstatic… and a little nervous (as in bullseye on our heads before we’ve even done anything yet).

MLB2PDX!!! (someday...)

by The Cactus Leaguer on Dec 1, 2008 3:46 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

PHX was lucky to get us on the second half of a back to back, on the road, twice. I predict we sweep them at home.

I predict a 4-1 road trip. The loss will not be in Boston.

Brett Pill - Lord of the double.

by malarky on Dec 1, 2008 6:28 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

3-2 looks good.

3-2 looks good. And realistic. Toronto and Boston are tough teams. NY and DC are ones we should take. 5-0 nice, but I’ll go cautiously optimistic.

by CanadianBlazerfan on Dec 1, 2008 5:23 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

NY is a trap game.

by raoulduke on Dec 1, 2008 9:16 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

playin in Boston

either pumps you up or psyches you out

it’ll be an internal “belief” check

by LetsBlaze on Dec 1, 2008 5:39 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Love the Civil War reference

Travis Outlaw is an alien, but in a good way.

Awesome Graphic was provided by CIC, because he felt like he should be hazed.

by Clevelander among roses on Dec 1, 2008 6:23 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

I think The Legend of Roy

will increase some chapters to it’s history during this trip…

There is probably no more terrible instance of enlightenment than the one in which you discover your father is a man — with human flesh.
Paul Muad'Dib - Dune (Frank Herbert)

My Translation: My Dad is a dude just like me, and my sons are dudes like me also. I love that.
Season Tix: Section 315, with my sons

by johnv59 on Dec 1, 2008 6:28 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

like the time

I heard he shot that 3 against houston with the ballboys special ball

or that as a youngster, he out-dunked Jordan while on a stop-over on a train trip.

M, period. Fresh, comma.

by manzell on Dec 1, 2008 8:32 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I'm not so worried about Ray Allen getting 2 FTs

as Paul Pierce shooting 40 FTs. That was a key to our victory against the Pistons: Iverson shot poorly and we did not bail him out with fouls, his bread and butter. And Wade’s, and Pierce’s. And hopefully Roy’s!

"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 Dec 1, 2008 7:49 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

I look forward to Batum guarding Pierce

if he can do what he did to Wade then we will walk out with a W. Our bigs will keep KG in check. We should be fairly evenly matched with Boston. I think it’s possible to go 5-0 but I think NY and Boston will be the tests for the Blazers. We have porbelm with High octane offenses, but if we’re hitting shots early then our defense will shut them down as they can’t run when hit make our shots.

by NWfan on Dec 1, 2008 11:44 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs