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Quick article on Sergio + Rudy. Lots of money quotes.

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So many to choose from in this article, but you can only use one.

"It's like, 'Urrrrrrgh!'" Rodriguez says, his cupped hands turning into fists. "It is a good feeling. Good feeling."

by sergioFTW on Dec 17, 2008 7:39 AM PST reply actions  

The Spanish Air-mada
When the two execute a play, the Rose Garden scoreboard beams “The Spanish Connection,” complete with a flag of Spain. The two have taken notice of the slogan, but neither is very fond of it. Rodriguez prefers his own: “Spanish Armada.”

This quote made my day. We are so close to getting “The Spanish AIR-mada” as part of Blazer lore! C’mon people, pimp this phrase!

We need T-shirts and bumper stickers, pronto

by two4larue on Dec 17, 2008 8:36 AM PST reply actions   1 recs

I like it...

If people made T-shirts of this, I would totally buy one.

by BlazerFan88 on Dec 17, 2008 11:40 AM PST up reply actions  

Gotta admit

Spanish Armada>Spanish Connection

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

by OCBlazerFan1 on Dec 17, 2008 8:37 AM PST reply actions  

Trade Blake

I’m not longer a “Trade Sergio” guy.

by Bust a Bucket on Dec 17, 2008 9:44 AM PST reply actions  

The problem with Spanish Armada

is that the Spanish Armada sank before it even went into battle….

"I like blocks," Fernandez said.

by joelor on Dec 17, 2008 9:47 AM PST reply actions  

party pooper

Oden...Aldridge...Roy.....THE REAL BIG THREE

by CroRupt on Dec 17, 2008 9:51 AM PST up reply actions  

I still think the "Spanish Inquisition"

might be the coolest of all.

"I like blocks," Fernandez said.

by joelor on Dec 17, 2008 11:00 AM PST up reply actions  

Ok, I'll bite

Nobody expects the Spanish Inquisition!

Our chief element of surprise is the alley-oop . . . and the three pointer.

Our TWO elements of surprise are the alley-oop, the three pointer, and the between-the-defenders-legs pass

Amongst our weaponry are the. . .

by unblindloyalty on Dec 17, 2008 1:53 PM PST up reply actions  

you should post that on Rudy's blog

If you haven’t already that is.

"Hightide was the only "Yes" vote" - parkinglotj

Joel Freeland=Stud

by hightide on Dec 17, 2008 8:46 PM PST up reply actions  

thet is why we need to keep Freeland over in europe

"Damn the Blazers. Damn them to hell. They are working the rest of the league like a speed bag." - Bill Simmons 6/26/08

by SpyderRyder on Dec 17, 2008 11:31 AM PST up reply actions  

the Spanish Armada sank before it even went into battle….

But that’s why “AIR-mada” is so cool…It sounds like Armada, but the only thing that “sinks” is the basketball going through the hoop!

It’s like Spanish “redempton” Sergio and Rudy are putting a fresh, positive “spin” on what was a dark chapter in the history of Spain.

I emailed Barrett that he and Rice have to drop the “connection” and go with “AIR-mada” We’ll see if they feel the love

by two4larue on Dec 17, 2008 12:29 PM PST up reply actions  

alvarocg06's from oregonlive (nickname poll comments)

alvarocg06 on 12/18/08 at 2:11AM
Hi!
In Spain we called ‘Armada’ at each group of spanish sportmen who are going to compete against other sportmen. It doesnt matter the sport which we are talking about…
So, for example, we called the ‘spanish Armada’ at the group of spanish tennis players who go to play at US Open.
This word isnt linked with the Armada defeat by Brits!!!

by two4larue on Dec 18, 2008 11:31 AM PST up reply actions  

Can't we just call them Mutt and Jeff?

Dagwood and Blondie?
Bill and Ted?
Horacio and Grissom?
Tab A and Slot B?

by tominhawaii on Dec 17, 2008 11:43 AM PST reply actions  

damn

I wanted to be Tab A. – elgin

It's all blues and no dinner at the Ministry of Bag. The steaks are getting thinner. The office is a drag. - Pete Brown

by 22baylor on Dec 18, 2008 2:25 PM PST up reply actions  

Quick´s mistake

He says they have played together for 5 years on various teams in Spain, that´s not correct, they have only played together in the Spanish National Team in 2-3 competitions ( 2006 World Championship and a pair of European Championship, I think). This makes his connection more remarkable since it´s more instinctive than a mechanical thing.

by Datmater on Dec 17, 2008 1:04 PM PST reply actions  

Spanish Revolution!

Because they play like romantic anarchists!

by Jumbo on Dec 17, 2008 2:52 PM PST reply actions  

The Spanish Flu

infecting and killing opponents since 1236 AD.

by Bust a Bucket on Dec 17, 2008 5:54 PM PST reply actions  

that's too funny....

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 17, 2008 8:00 PM PST up reply actions  

Spanish Coffee! Man, what a buzz!

Blazer's Edge Ambassador to The Dream Shake Blog
LaMarcus Aldridge you are LaMONSTER!!!

by LaMarvelous on Dec 17, 2008 8:09 PM PST reply actions  

Spanish Fly!

Make the fans stand erect and cheer when Rudy goes in for a high flying alley-oop from Sergio! Pistol Pete Maravich inspired passes Fly from any and every direction. Put their first names on the back of their jerseys for home games.

by Merlyn on Dec 18, 2008 2:26 PM PST reply actions  

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