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Kitten_tiny by Dave on Comment 375 comments

Since this is a big game I anticipate people are going to want to talk about it all day.  To avoid 108 different Fanposts and Fanshots on the subject and to avoid our normal Gameday Thread from getting nuked with 1000 comments the second it opens, we're providing this Pre-Game Gameday Thread.  Talk about the Portland-Boston matchup to your heart's delight all day long right here.  If this gets too full I guess we'll just open up another one!  (Please keep comments on-topic here for that reason.  We don't want to bury everything else at the bottom of the page if we don't have to.)

--Dave (blazersub@yahoo.com)

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blazers by 4 is m,y tip

by Yawnie on Dec 5, 2008 1:39 AM PST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

look at what time this was posted

nothing good happens at 1:39 in the morning

beat the cats!

by 314twin on Dec 5, 2008 4:22 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

i'm kinda nervous about the game.

i think we can pull through though. i have the blazers by 3 tonight. i am a homer, however…

"I saw him in the face"

by RoodiePhirnandizz on Dec 5, 2008 1:56 AM PST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Well

Last year I pretty much knew the Blazers were going to get hammered.

This year I can see some scenarios where they win. I think that’s a good sign.

I think the most likely of those would be Oden going berserk, drawing fouls, dunking, dominating the boards, scoring 20. The Celtics would have a hard time handling that. If Rudy and Blake hit a couple threes then and Roy and Aldridge didn’t bork, that’s a winnable game.

—Dave

by Dave on Dec 5, 2008 2:22 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

That's a winnable game against any team in the league

in any house at any time. But do you really see it happening?

by blazerwizard on Dec 5, 2008 6:20 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

How does one go berzerk w/o showing some outward emotion?

Do you think the Greg has turned the corner in regards to this? I thought I seen a little bit of this when he came off of the bench for Joel in the last game, but can he do it for consecutive games?

when i get sad, i stop being sad & become awesome again. true story.

by Net Ranger on Dec 5, 2008 12:00 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

"berserk"

How do we feel about the technical foul question?
If both teams come with the fire, it could be a pretty heated match up.
Does Joel get into it with KG?
Does Brandon step to a disrespecting Celt?
Could be some fireworks out there … or maybe it’s a clean game. Dunno.

Rudyculize: The act of Rudy making others look slow, dim and generally oafish.
http://www.myspace.com/y5k

by Y5k on Dec 5, 2008 7:02 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I believe 2 games ago...

when i was watching the Blazers game, Roy and someone else got a double technical, and the announcer said he thinks it was the first of Roy’s career? Any truth to that, if so thats dam impressive.

by captain flitzy on Dec 5, 2008 7:34 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

2nd tech.

He got one for questioning calls last year.

by erastus25 on Dec 5, 2008 7:38 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

yeh...

it was so crazy I actually wrote a fanpost about it last year. we were all pretty shocked to see him get one.

That is really hideous
--jscot

by prezofdeath on Dec 5, 2008 12:01 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

what is bork?

"It's not who jumps the highest -- it's who wants it the most" Buck Williams

by Fund A Mental on Dec 5, 2008 10:22 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

(b. Pittsburgh, Pa., 1 Mar. 1927), federal appellate judge and unconfirmed nominee for the U.S. Supreme Court. Following a distinguished career in private law practice, on the faculty of Yale Law School, and as U.S. solicitor general (1973–1977), Bork was appointed to the U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit, by President Ronald Reagan in 1982. On 1 July 1987, Reagan nominated him for the Supreme Court vacancy created by the retirement of Lewis Powell. After an unusually lengthy hearing, the Senate Judiciary Committee rejected the nomination, 9 to 5; the full Senate defeated it by a vote of 58 to 42 on 23 October 1987. Bork resigned from the court of appeals in February 1988 and became a resident scholar at the American Enterprise Institute.

That is really hideous
--jscot

by prezofdeath on Dec 5, 2008 12:02 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Oh, i get it.

(not really)

Rudyculize: The act of Rudy making others look slow, dim and generally oafish.
http://www.myspace.com/y5k

by Y5k on Dec 5, 2008 12:03 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

probably should have included his name

Robert Heron Bork

Not that I have any clue who the heck he is.

That is really hideous
--jscot

by prezofdeath on Dec 5, 2008 12:04 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Oh THAT Bork.

i thought it was the one that played Johnathan Winter’s spacey son on Bork and Mindy.
Nanoo-nanoo.
Or was that Balki’s cousin on Perfect Strangers?

Rudyculize: The act of Rudy making others look slow, dim and generally oafish.
http://www.myspace.com/y5k

by Y5k on Dec 5, 2008 12:05 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

To be 'Borked'

Is originally a phrase adopted by right-wing political commentators wherein the media and political opponents damage a person’s reputation unfairly for political reasons. Synonymous to the idea of a political smear or the Cointon’s famous “politics of personal destruction.”

However, Dave used it in it’s more modern form to refer to an embarrassing failure, such as that which befell the Reagan administration when they nominated judge Bork. Synonymous to the phrase “laying an egg.”

whaa happen?

by Toby on Dec 5, 2008 12:20 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I see someone passed the bar.
Well done.
thnks

Rudyculize: The act of Rudy making others look slow, dim and generally oafish.
http://www.myspace.com/y5k

by Y5k on Dec 5, 2008 12:21 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Replace “Cointon’s” with “Clinton’s” – Sorry.

whaa happen?

by Toby on Dec 5, 2008 12:25 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Borked

The expression “Roy and Aldridge didn’t bork” is written as a past tense intransitive verb in the midst of a future perfect tense sentence, thus rendering it problematic regardless of the intent of the author. Therefore I’m going to guess he misspelled “Borg” which means Dave is concerned that Roy and Aldridge will become semi-mindless automatons bent on the subjugation of Boston Garden.

quid Latine dictum sit, altum viditur

by dvcastle on Dec 5, 2008 12:35 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Bjorn Borg?

He was pretty clutch, right?

Rudyculize: The act of Rudy making others look slow, dim and generally oafish.
http://www.myspace.com/y5k

by Y5k on Dec 5, 2008 12:37 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   1 recs

b(j)ork

when i get sad, i stop being sad & become awesome again. true story.

by Net Ranger on Dec 5, 2008 12:35 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Rudyculize: The act of Rudy making others look slow, dim and generally oafish.
http://www.myspace.com/y5k

by Y5k on Dec 5, 2008 12:40 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   1 recs

Oh no!

Sorry DAVE!
Did not remember there being cursing in this!!!
Please nuke the post before I get banned!!!!!

RED ALERT RED ALERT RED ALERT!!!

Rudyculize: The act of Rudy making others look slow, dim and generally oafish.
http://www.myspace.com/y5k

by Y5k on Dec 5, 2008 12:42 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

hahahaha

when i get sad, i stop being sad & become awesome again. true story.

by Net Ranger on Dec 5, 2008 12:44 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Here comes Dave....

and there goes Y5k

That is really hideous
--jscot

by prezofdeath on Dec 5, 2008 12:48 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

noooooo!

I’m melting melting

Rudyculize: The act of Rudy making others look slow, dim and generally oafish.
http://www.myspace.com/y5k

by Y5k on Dec 5, 2008 12:49 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

We're all gonna DIE!

Run for the life rafts!
ABANDON SHIP!

Rudyculize: The act of Rudy making others look slow, dim and generally oafish.
http://www.myspace.com/y5k

by Y5k on Dec 5, 2008 1:12 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I really borked this up.

Rudyculize: The act of Rudy making others look slow, dim and generally oafish.
http://www.myspace.com/y5k

by Y5k on Dec 5, 2008 1:12 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

what the bork?!?!?!

when i get sad, i stop being sad & become awesome again. true story.

by Net Ranger on Dec 5, 2008 1:44 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

+1.2

when i get sad, i stop being sad & become awesome again. true story.

by Net Ranger on Dec 5, 2008 2:10 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

i could see that conversation happening

"Don't worry about the wind, adjust the sails." -Ted Turner

by ripcityinSantiago on Dec 5, 2008 12:44 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I hope KG teaches me some new cuss words

I doubt he will though, he’s not that clever.

by tominhawaii on Dec 5, 2008 2:11 AM PST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

It is a good think KG

doesn’t have a Bedge account. He would be on Dave’s bad list.

by Sabonis4Ever on Dec 5, 2008 2:20 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I doubt KG

would pass the Snot-Covered Cheetos test.

—Dave

by Dave on Dec 5, 2008 2:22 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   2 recs

you decide on an HDTV yet, Dave?

when i get sad, i stop being sad & become awesome again. true story.

by Net Ranger on Dec 5, 2008 12:03 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

haha, oh man

that is definitely a phrase that I hope does NOT catch on…

Jaws were hitting the floor as Greg repeatedly attempted to tear the rim off the backboard...

by TheOdenator on Dec 5, 2008 1:35 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

That must have been really satisfying

to make a play in KG’s face, that guy is a jerk.

by twggyy on Dec 5, 2008 7:52 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

wow I hadn't seen that before

its amazing the kind of bull that guy pulls. who else would do that?

Brandon Roy: 22 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists, drives us to a win. I don’t have to say anything else. You already know the story. The way he gets to the hoop is poetry. How he gets that open is a mystery. He’s the leader and heart of this team and it’s translating into wins right now. That’s all there is to say.
-Dave

by chrischa on Dec 5, 2008 10:13 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

nice link. great vid.

I can see roy or aldridge kinda doing that, and maybe a young rook named bayless. but not rudy. unless it was all in spanish in which case that would be hilarious.

"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 Dec 5, 2008 10:15 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

i'm confident Rudy's fire surpasses KG's

Rudy is one of the only players en los Blazers to show very much emotion after nailing a shot generally, but i love when he gets fired up after nailing a trois; the Celts are going to try to bully the cheeto-covered snot out of him, and then, if he gets angry, look out for his Spanish Coffee!!!

rudy and brandon are the x factors believe it or not (who on the team on the floor isn’t an x factor anyway?). if they can’t harness the BEdge’s hate of KG and manifest it into fantastic acrobatic displays of technical skill, commencing to take over the game at will, we’ll lose.

if blake is the high scorer after the 1st quarter, or at any point after that we likely lose, sorry stevie blakey.

if brandon has 20 points before the 5 minute mark of the 4th quarter we’ll probably win.

if travis gets an assist, sergio hits a triple or floater or free throw, joel makes 5 consecutive free throws, or oden gets 10 rebounds and less than 5 fouls, we’ll probably win.

if nate gets a technical i’m not sure what would happen.

this is kind of weird.

by appel82 on Dec 5, 2008 11:06 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

worried

might be getting ahead of myself, but I’m kind of worried about what actually winning this game might entail. expectations would skyrocket even more, pressure to win before each game would increase, all of sudden we would have to be involved in finals talk. I would love a win, I’m just not certain we’re all ready for this. We’re ahead of schedule anyway.

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

Afraid of winning?

it’s ALL about the winning.

Greg Oden, where posters happen.

by ratbastird on Dec 5, 2008 9:35 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Win or lose tonight, I'm just happy the game is on ESPN.

It’s been nice to see this team getting more exposure on the national stage, They deserve it. Blazers by 3.

Greg Oden for R.O.Y

by shua on Dec 5, 2008 2:58 AM PST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Why I don't like the Celtics:

1) I hate franchises bought with money to win championships – people think Danny Ainge is the NBA’s best GM – he’s not – and also, Doc Rivers is OVER-RATED

2) Rajon Rondo looks like my left pinkie

3) Garnett – biggest punk in the NBA, even bigger than Rasheed – I think he is disrespectful and promotes the worst about the NBA

by hotstuffdb22 on Dec 5, 2008 3:09 AM PST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I'm not sure Rivers is over-rated

I think a lot of people still think he’s just an average coach, but he was smart to realize that he doesn’t know jack about defense and hired a guy to take that over that aspect of coaching. A lot of coaches would be unwilling to give up that much control. I think the Celtics would have lost to LA last year if they didn’t have Tom Thibodeau coaching the defense.

by tominhawaii on Dec 5, 2008 4:15 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I didn't know this so thanks for pointing it out...

The looming question for the Celtics (I think) is, are they for real?

I’m beginning to answer “yes” to that question, as their record is starting to demonstrate it…. however, questions about them still swirl in my mind…

I just don’t think Doc has what it takes to make them repeat champions… part of the Celtics success so far this year has been due to their location, more than their coaching perhaps.

by hotstuffdb22 on Dec 5, 2008 4:51 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I think they can repeat

They need to stay healthy and get past LeBron. After that, the only thing in their way is the Lakers. The Lakers are better this year too. If I had to put money on it, I’d bet on either the Lakers or the Celtics as the champs after this year.

by tominhawaii on Dec 5, 2008 5:08 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

you'd bet on the Celtics or Lakers?

I take it you don’t invest in junk bonds or internet start ups. Way to go out on a limb there.

by Bust a Bucket on Dec 5, 2008 5:18 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

the thing about the east coast

is that there are a lot of talented players, but outside of the celtics, i can’t think of a team where there are at least 2 All-Star – types…. well, maybe Orlando if you count R. Lewis… Thus, you’re right, only Lebron is in the Celtics way, but this goes back to my location argument in the previous post. If the Celtics were out west, well several teams would be in there way, so I think context does play a role here. Also, I feel Doc’s coaching defiencies would be more exposed out West…. strangely, after all i just wrote, i am reminded that the eastern conference has a better record so far this year against the west – which is wierd i think.

I’d place a bet as you mention above, but I’d take a healthy L*ker team over a healthy Celtics team anyday… also, I’d take a healthy Blazer team over both a healthy L*ker and Celtic team. =)

by hotstuffdb22 on Dec 5, 2008 5:33 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

All-Star pairs

Boston
Garnett/Pierce/Allen

NJ
Carter/Harris (with the way he’s been playing this year)

Philly
Iguodala/Brand

Detroit
Wallace/Prince/Hamilton/Iverson

Cleveland
James/Ilgauskas (has been a multiple all-star)

Toronto
Bosh/Calderon

Milwaukie
Jefferson/Redd

Atlanta
Bibby/Johnson

Miami
Wade/Marion

Orlanda
Howard/Lewis

Washington
Jamison/Arenas/Butler

Doc isn’t the coach for a struggling, young, questionably talented team. He’s fine to steer a ship that has as much talent as the Celts do.

by portlandpete on Dec 5, 2008 8:43 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

especially one with KG's leadership

and Sam Cassell as player/assistant coach (which he practically is)

by DrivetheLane on Dec 5, 2008 9:53 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Garnett– biggest punk in the NBA (even bigger than Kobe)– I think he is disrespectful and promotes the worst about the NBA

Garnett gets away with things that only a handful of players would ever get away with because he is among the elite. He taunts, flops, throws intentional elbows and gets in the refs’ faces… yet, he is somehow the posterchild of the NBA. I hope one of our two-headed monster knocks him on his butt tonight.

by rpresto2 on Dec 5, 2008 9:35 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I'm 99% positive you wouldn't be typing this if

he were on your team.

when i get sad, i stop being sad & become awesome again. true story.

by Net Ranger on Dec 5, 2008 12:05 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

sounds nice, but lets check the BS meter:
________________^__ tru bs

that doesnt bode well for you, blzrfan.

when i get sad, i stop being sad & become awesome again. true story.

by Net Ranger on Dec 5, 2008 12:48 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

awe... the site broke my bs meter :(

when i get sad, i stop being sad & become awesome again. true story.

by Net Ranger on Dec 5, 2008 12:48 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

assuming.....

Yes, I would be typing it. However, I would probably feel the need to root for the biggest punk in the NBA 99% of the time.

Did you notice the drop off in attendance when Portland had @$$e$ on their team? Portland fans tend to be down on poor behavior.

by rpresto2 on Dec 16, 2008 9:48 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I wouldn't mind seeing Joel lay a chock block

or sharp elbow into Garnett tonight. He is everything that’s wrong with professional sports. Ego, bad language, bad sportsmanship.

by Bust a Bucket on Dec 5, 2008 12:47 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I'm giong to stand of for Doc

He’s not the best coach out there, but he did manage to help Orlando out in years past when he really had nothing to work with. He’s probably a bit over rated, but I also think he’s good.

Unlike Ainge who made one good move so far.

Greg Oden, where posters happen.

by ratbastird on Dec 5, 2008 9:37 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I'm going to say........

Blazers by 8, 96-88. Close through out the first half, we build a big lead in the third and the celtics cut it to with in 4 but fouls and missed shots puts us back up 8 in the closing seconds. BOOK IT!!!

by RipCityRoyCity on Dec 5, 2008 3:39 AM PST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I think a lot of people don't understand KG and hate him for something he is not

I don’t claim that I really do, since I don’t know him personally. But since reading and watching more about him I’m much less negative towards his antics than a lot of people here seem to be. I think he is just a highly highly emotional guy that had – and in some ways still has – to deal with a lot of “demons” and the heavy burdens of expectations from his past. I hope Greg who is a pretty different character finds an easier and less (self-)destructive way to deal with the enormous expectations placed on him (see the Quick story).

If you haven’t done so yet, read this excellent ESPN Page 2 story from Scoop Jackson written just after the finals to maybe understand KGs inner motivation a bit better.

by Norsktroll on Dec 5, 2008 5:23 AM PST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I figure he's just one of the least educated people in the NBA so he doesn't know any better

He went straight out of high school and was probably pampered through that. I doubt he knows how to read. He never had classes for interpersonal relations or had to interact with real people. He only knows how to communicate through grunts, swearing, and yelling. He is basically one of those guys who was raised by (timber)wolves and he doesn’t know how to behave like a civilized being.

His bully story is pretty classic too. He probably got punched out by some kid that he was bullying when he was younger, and after he won the ring, turned the story around and acted like he was the one being bullied.

by tominhawaii on Dec 5, 2008 6:40 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   1 recs

wow -

that’s quite descriptive!!

by hotstuffdb22 on Dec 5, 2008 6:41 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

The tallest kid in school (early on) is often not the most popular and not the one that bullies others.

by Norsktroll on Dec 5, 2008 6:51 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Works for me...
He only knows how to communicate through grunts, swearing, and yelling.

"Now with a non-provocative footer!"

by timbo on Dec 5, 2008 7:43 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   1 recs

I don't like when being emotional is an excuse

You hear that a lot, ‘I said those horrible things because I am an emotional person’ or "I can’t help it , I’m hot tempered’. I just don’t see how being an emotional person makes it Ok to act like a jerk. We all have to learn to control our emotions. Perrhaps some people are not more emotional, just less able to control themselves, which seems really childish to me and usuallly ends up being self destructive in the end. He’s a great player but, I just don’t see him getting the respect from his peers that he could have if he didn’t act so childish on the court.

by twggyy on Dec 5, 2008 8:08 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

People loved KG

until he bad mouthed the blazers.

I think it’s just fun for people to dislike him now.

Frankly, i liked him an still do. He has fire and passion and edge. Yeah, he’s a “blank” when playing against him, but he’s also a guy who has your back when playing with him. I respect that.

Greg Oden, where posters happen.

by ratbastird on Dec 5, 2008 9:38 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

he was trying to quit

chewing tobacco and he thought they were the gum in his piggy bank.

Greg Oden, where posters happen.

by ratbastird on Dec 5, 2008 12:01 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

No Dice....

That story by Scoop really did nothing for me. Garnett is still a trash talking mental midget. Anyone else we know with a huge amount of hype around his name just starting his career? Oden will never be like Garnett because of the simple fact he’s a cool guy, not some A-hole. Just because a guy gets steeped in expectations, that’s supposed to be an excuse for horrible on-court behavior? I think not….

by RudyisSick! on Dec 5, 2008 2:42 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   1 recs

Hey guys, I just got a neat idea

How about we win tonight?

Do you like asparagus?

by jscot on Dec 5, 2008 5:40 AM PST reply reply actions actions   2 recs

Now that’s crazy talk ;-)

by Norsktroll on Dec 5, 2008 5:51 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Hey, Dave...

Why don’t you just open 10 or 20 threads all at once at the beginning of each game day, saving you the task of having to open a new one (usually at half-time) periodically. Then, just like walkie-talkie frequencies, readers can pick the “frequency” they want and do their chatting in smaller groups unencumbered by dozens of other disassociated conversations. This structure would make it easier to chat, combine people of like interests, and make life easier on you. Of course, if people still like the massive “main thread” they can just stay on frequency number 1. In effect, just let “the market” decide.

by blazerwizard on Dec 5, 2008 5:48 AM PST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Plus,

Right now, you get about a thousand comments per thread. You’ll double, triple, quadruple or more that with the more evolved structure because many commentors restrain themselves so as not to dominate other users of the thread. In addition, the current “closed loop” doesn’t readily admit of longer comments; it’s virtually all one-liners, and those are fine such as they are. But occasionally, someone wants to express themselves more freely in terms of comment length, and that will be permitted to happen with more threads and fewer comments per thread. All in all, you’ll get more incisive, better quality commentary by opening the loop to more simultaneous conversations.

by blazerwizard on Dec 5, 2008 6:15 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Good point. But there's really no time to seriously talk during an NBA game, which is wire-to-wire action...

…………………………. Outside of the pregame (here) or halftime (Tony Luftman jokes are always appropriate) or after the game…

I do think the multiple channels idea is good because it would steer the “Yaay Team!” fans away from the loutish picky grumpbutts like me and several of the other GDOT regulars, resulting in greater peace, love, harmony, and tranquility for those who desire it — but that’s a road not traveled, at this point.

"Now with a non-provocative footer!"

by timbo on Dec 5, 2008 8:58 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

You're not that picky

quid Latine dictum sit, altum viditur

by dvcastle on Dec 5, 2008 9:08 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Hopefully it will be close tonight.

2 things:

1. I think this game will be a bit closer than last year but I just don’t see Portland being able to beat Boston yet. We’re about one year away – or maybe even if this game were in April. That being said, I’m definitely hoping I’m 100% wrong.

2. Anybody else going to the game tonight?

by erastus25 on Dec 5, 2008 6:06 AM PST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Erastus - on "finding" a VIP pass..

I’m assuming you will be wearing blazer gear so step one is covered…However this is Boston, so be careful, these are vocal peple who enjoy drinking and fighting (ie don’t feed the animals)…

The tickets the team gets are generally 100 level, one section up, from the foul line to the baseline on the same side of the floor as the teams bencches…sooo…your best bet for interacting with people with passes is in the hallways outside those sections, immediately before the game and at halftime..soo..

if you end up meeting other Blazer fans somewhere, make it down there, and the probability of some sort of interface will be higher…

good luck!

by LetsBlaze on Dec 5, 2008 7:58 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Thanks for the tips!

That was pretty much what I figured – good to hear some confirmation.

And, yeah, the Boston crowds have a lot of drunk “tough guys” mixed in. In the past, I’ve found that the key to avoiding confrontation is to simply cheer for your team, without being too obnoxious, and ignore anybody yelling directly at you. It seems that even a drunken fool isn’t willing to start something with someone who ignores the verbal abuse.

by erastus25 on Dec 5, 2008 9:14 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Is it 5 o clock yet?

I can’t wait for this game.

My mind says the Celts pull it out late with the help of a few key calls. But my heart says Blazers hit a game-winning three and SHOCK THE WORLD BABY!!

Blazers 101, Celts 98

Blazer Fan

by leeroyjenkins on Dec 5, 2008 6:34 AM PST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I think this one is on LMA's shoulders

If he can neutralize Garnett and not be intimidated by his BS, then the rest of the team can get it done. If LMA folds then the Blazers can’t win.

by raoulduke on Dec 5, 2008 7:02 AM PST reply reply actions actions   1 recs

agreed.

Rudyculize: The act of Rudy making others look slow, dim and generally oafish.
http://www.myspace.com/y5k

by Y5k on Dec 5, 2008 7:04 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I want Boston to play well

and us too , of course. I don’t want to beat them because they are missing easy shots.
This game is an exception, the learning experience of playing a great team beats getting the W. Of course we’ll get more out of it if we play well too, 2 quarters of garbage time don’t add to anyone’s experience.

by Falcao on Dec 5, 2008 7:09 AM PST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

So far a lot of optimism

So let me be the first pessimist. You can boo me all you want and I really really hope I am wrong, but I have a feeling that we are going to get spanked tonight. By about 15.

I just think the Celtics will want to send a message tonight.

"I saw him in the face" Sergio's quote on the latest alley-oop to Rudy.

by blazermaniac32 on Dec 5, 2008 7:11 AM PST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

boooooooo

Rudyculize: The act of Rudy making others look slow, dim and generally oafish.
http://www.myspace.com/y5k

by Y5k on Dec 5, 2008 7:11 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

(but you may be right.)

Rudyculize: The act of Rudy making others look slow, dim and generally oafish.
http://www.myspace.com/y5k

by Y5k on Dec 5, 2008 7:12 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Look, I will even boo myself

BOOOOOOOO!

"I saw him in the face" Sergio's quote on the latest alley-oop to Rudy.

by blazermaniac32 on Dec 5, 2008 7:23 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

one more time ... sorry: BOOOOOOooooooo!

Boooooooooooooo!

Rudyculize: The act of Rudy making others look slow, dim and generally oafish.
http://www.myspace.com/y5k

by Y5k on Dec 5, 2008 7:55 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Sorry

I hate being right…. : (

"I saw him in the face" Sergio's quote on the latest alley-oop to Rudy.

by blazermaniac32 on Dec 6, 2008 7:11 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

This is why I love Channing Frye

Blazers hungry for payback against Boston
Posted by Jason Quick, The Oregonian December 04, 2008 19:43PM
Categories: Brandon Roy, Channing Frye, Features, Game preview, Joel Przybilla, LaMarcus Aldridge, Nate McMillan, Oregonian story
BOSTON — They only played twice, but no team last season got under the skin of the Trail Blazers more than the Boston Celtics.

Kevin Garnett talked trash incessantly. The Celtics’ vaunted defense grabbed, held, elbowed and pushed the Blazers around. And in both games, the Blazers felt like they had the Celtics right where they wanted them, only to come away empty handed.

Related
Blazers at Celtics preview

Inside the Blazers: Roy’s leadership is like his game, steady and solid

The Boston Chronicles, Game 1 at Boston: Blazers lose game but make point

The Boston Chronicles, Game 2 at Portland: A big lead turns into a big loss

Charles Krupa/Associated Press
The Celtics’ Kevin Garnett, grabbing a rebound in last season’s game against Portland in Boston, bullied his way through the night. The question for tonight’s rematch is whether the Blazers will be intimidated any longer. Tonight on national television, the teams meet again, and for the second consecutive season, the first matchup comes at a time when both are streaking. The Celtics (18-2) have won 10 in a row. The Blazers (14-6) have won six consecutive and eight of nine.
Nothing outside of a victory over the Lakers would make the Blazers happier than to unseat these Celtics, for which they share equal parts respect and dislike.

“The Celtics, they irritate everybody,” Blazers power forward Channing Frye said. “At the same time, they are the best. They won a championship last year. We want to be the best. And the way they beat us — we took a lot of things from those games and put them into our own play. Their help-side defense, their intensity, their enthusiasm for each other, and their ability to have three superstars play together … those are all things we are now trying to do.”

Tonight’s first matchup has some similarities to last season’s first meeting. At that time, on Jan.16, Boston was an NBA-best 30-6, while the Blazers had won 18 of their past 20 games. In that game, the Blazers held a nine-point lead in the second quarter, a two-point halftime lead and a seven-point lead in the third quarter before losing 100-90.

In the Jason Quick article today Channing had the following quote:

"In the second meeting, Feb.24 at the Rose Garden, the Blazers built a 17-point lead in the second quarter only to see it turn into a 19-point deficit that ended in a 112-102 loss.

“It was like being at a club and being with baddest chick in there,” Frye said. “Then you turn your head and she’s gone. It’s like, ‘Dang, I should have had that! I should have done this or done that.’ Because we had them. But I think everybody feels that way. That’s why they are the world champs.”

I hope he brings his “A” club game tonight….

"I saw him in the face" Sergio's quote on the latest alley-oop to Rudy.

by blazermaniac32 on Dec 5, 2008 7:22 AM PST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Well that didn't work out so well.

I only meant to paste the last two paragraphs….. My bad.

"I saw him in the face" Sergio's quote on the latest alley-oop to Rudy.

by blazermaniac32 on Dec 5, 2008 7:23 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

this is a win/win or maybe a no lose situation tonight

A win tonight against the Celtics would be extraordinary, for sure. It would certainly open alot of eyes that ordinarily couldn’t locate Oregon on a map of the USA.

A loss, even a beat down, might just be what the PTB need. The Celtics have set the bar, and the young PTB squad must understand how much effort it takes to knock of the champs. One could bet a playoff confrontation with the Celtics is significantly tougher task then a regular season game. A lopsided Celtics victory might be just what the PTB need to open their eyes to the reality of how far they have to improve to be the best in the NBA. Look how the team has played since getting whalloped in the season opener.

This team is young, and development cannot occur without taking a few lumps. I’ll be cheering for team as die-hardedly as possible, but no matter the outcome— the future is OURS!!

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

by bow4meow on Dec 5, 2008 7:23 AM PST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I NEED A FAVOR...

…………………….. I’ve gotta work 10-10 today (ugh) so this will be my first complete miss of a Blazer telecast of the year. WOULD SOMEBODY PLEASE MAKE ME A DVD-R OF THE BROADCAST? I’’ll send ya a fiver for your trouble and expenses…

Thanks,

t

"Now with a non-provocative footer!"

by timbo on Dec 5, 2008 7:39 AM PST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I might be able to help ya.. :)

Shoot me an email theworkz at gmail.

WMV on DVD work?

by TheWorkz on Dec 5, 2008 7:42 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

One more thing...

I just checked, and they will be re-broadcasting the game at midnight on ESPN2. :)

by TheWorkz on Dec 5, 2008 7:46 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

ask and you shall receive

well not exactly, but here’s what I can do for you. I have an unopened 10 pack box of DVD-Rs that I have no use for. I also have 3 unused DVD-R and 3 DVD-RWs I am willing to send you if you can use them. If you are interested in them, email me the request. Cover the Postage and they’re yours. I bought em for my DVR and I found out after it only records DVD+RWs.

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

by bow4meow on Dec 5, 2008 9:38 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

AS FOR THE GAME...

………………………. Celtics will win and they might win big, and there will be much wailing and gnashing of teeth in Blazerland…

"Now with a non-provocative footer!"

by timbo on Dec 5, 2008 7:40 AM PST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Things that scare me about the Celtics…
not KG…
not Jesus Shuttlesworth….
not even Paul Pierce….

I however am scared to death of Rajon Rondo’s defense and Leon Powe’s offense in the post and on put backs. That’s it. If this team didn’t have one or the other… I think we could win this one. Those two players with their special attributes are what makes this team truly deadly.

by as11osu on Dec 5, 2008 7:49 AM PST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Biggest game of the year so far?

I say definately. I think it will be a lot like Rocky 1. We’ll go the distance, but lose in a split decision. I think the Celts win by less than 5 points.

But then on Dec 30, it will be like Rocky 2, and the Blazers will win by 5-10 points.

(i really hope the game isn’t like Rocky 1 tonight. A win would be soooooo sweet.)

by DrivetheLane on Dec 5, 2008 7:50 AM PST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I'm thinking Rocky 3

I pity the fool!

(thanx for getting “Eye of the Tiger” stuck in my head)

-Shad

"If a doctor ever gives me six months to live, I want it in basketball time." - Marc Acito

by NBAstard on Dec 5, 2008 8:01 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

hey man, i didn't mention Rocky 3.

but since you did, I’d like to think Oden has one prediction for the game tonight. That prediction? Pain.

by DrivetheLane on Dec 5, 2008 8:02 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Hopefully he does to Perkins and Garnett what Ivan Drago did to Apollo Creed in Rocky IV

-Shad

"If a doctor ever gives me six months to live, I want it in basketball time." - Marc Acito

by NBAstard on Dec 5, 2008 8:10 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

dude. that was a heck of a thing when Apollo died.

by the way, how does the ref not stop that fight?

hopefully the Blazers don’t play as bad as the performance of the actor who played Tommy Gunn in Rocky V.

by DrivetheLane on Dec 5, 2008 10:02 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

i saw that on the site, but didn't want to listen to all the NFL stuff

before getting to Rocky. I like his stuff on Rocky, but not as much as his Holy Trilogy column on Karate Kid. That’s what made me keep reading Sports Guy.

by DrivetheLane on Dec 5, 2008 11:15 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I still listen but skip the lines stuff

It is normally pretty entertaining but I’m not too much into the NFL this year because I don’t care about any of the teams in contention.

by tominhawaii on Dec 5, 2008 11:25 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

yeh I can't stand ESPN podcasts this time of year

i could care less about football…namely college football. Uggh. The players change so fast…how can you vote for a team when ya don’t even know the players? You get to liking a team and BAM—they split for the NFL.

That is really hideous
--jscot

by prezofdeath on Dec 5, 2008 11:52 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Question - anybody know this?

Today’s Line on the Game (ESPN) reads as follows:

Favorite: @ Boston
Open: -8
Cur: 0
Underdog: Portland
O/U: —

What does “-8” and O/U mean and how do you interpret it? Is this the Vegas line?

by hotstuffdb22 on Dec 5, 2008 8:21 AM PST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

O/U = over/under on the total points scored

-8 means the Celtics are 8 point favorites.

I make it about 10 — closer if the Blazers pull together, a 20 point blow out if they lose their composure…

"Now with a non-provocative footer!"

by timbo on Dec 5, 2008 8:35 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

so is 8 points considered 8 "real" points, as in the final

score being something 100-92 (8 point difference)… or is it on a different scale??

by hotstuffdb22 on Dec 5, 2008 8:37 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Have the Greg start something with KG

and hopefully KG would bite. Worst case scenario they both get ejected. Favorable situation for us if i may say so.

when i get sad, i stop being sad & become awesome again. true story.

by Net Ranger on Dec 5, 2008 12:15 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Ah, the old mud-in-yer-eye trick

Dirty pool. I like it.

Rudyculize: The act of Rudy making others look slow, dim and generally oafish.
http://www.myspace.com/y5k

by Y5k on Dec 5, 2008 12:17 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Can't you change your prediction by resubmitting?

I’ve never tried it but I thought Dave said at one point that you could do that. Don’t try it until someone verifies though, obviously.

by erastus25 on Dec 5, 2008 9:17 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yeah, some Boston radio guy I just heard on the MSP

said that this game is really Boston’s first test this year.

He said they are looking at this game like they looked at their first matchup with the Pistons last season. I think Boston will come out as fired up as ever, which is scary.

That being said, I’m still putting my money on the Blazers.

by Bust a Bucket on Dec 5, 2008 8:45 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

yikes.

that is a little scary.

Rudyculize: The act of Rudy making others look slow, dim and generally oafish.
http://www.myspace.com/y5k

by Y5k on Dec 5, 2008 8:45 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Some Boston people are really buying into the "Blazers are a top 5 team in the league"

more than we are right now.

Gavin told the guy, “Yeah, we’re hoping to be where you are in a couple years” and the Boston dude was like, “Don’t sell yourself short. Oden will continue to improve and you guys could be a good matchup in June. The Lakers are still better, but if Kobe or one of their bigs gets hurt, you guys could make some noise.”

by Bust a Bucket on Dec 5, 2008 8:48 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

There was a bit in the Oregonian today about how after last year's Celtics game Oden sat in the corner of the locker room with his eyes as big as saucers...

……………………………… And LMA is soft. Pryz will be the one to stop KG from pulling his tough guy crap.

"Now with a non-provocative footer!"

by timbo on Dec 5, 2008 8:49 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Do you think

they can keep their heads in the game for 48 minutes, completely tune out the static and score some points?

by oregonslee on Dec 5, 2008 9:37 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Blazers Edgers honored

The Agency (new sports bar across from PGE park on Morrison) is taking 10% off all their drinks, food, happy-hour menu, etc for us. Just tell them you are a Blazer Edger.

The place is run by Kenny Carr’s son, Cameron. Introduce yourself to him, he’s the nicest guy you could meet.

quid Latine dictum sit, altum viditur

by dvcastle on Dec 5, 2008 8:25 AM PST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Free parking

There is parking under the building with validation from the Agency.

quid Latine dictum sit, altum viditur

by dvcastle on Dec 5, 2008 8:31 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Sweet. I'll fly in tonight!

Rudyculize: The act of Rudy making others look slow, dim and generally oafish.
http://www.myspace.com/y5k

by Y5k on Dec 5, 2008 8:40 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

This would be the first time...

I’ve ever been rewarded for reading blogs. Awesome!

by kidlondon on Dec 5, 2008 10:40 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I'm getting a promotion at work

because they think I am so focused, fortunately they can’t see my monitor

"It's not who jumps the highest -- it's who wants it the most" Buck Williams

by Fund A Mental on Dec 5, 2008 3:04 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Just called in sick to work

Got it done nice n early. No freakin way I’m missing THIS game! They talk about the money lost to employers during march madness, what about when Rip City is in full swing!?

"Rudy’s flashy passes had the place whispering to each other like we were in junior high" ~BlazermaniacAndy

by courtsideerrandboy on Dec 5, 2008 8:41 AM PST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Well done. I'm racing home from work for this one.

turning off my phone, throwing the laptop down in front of the TV and enjoying some rum and tonics with expectations to spill stuff everywhere as I scream about how much of a lead we built up in the first half.

Rudyculize: The act of Rudy making others look slow, dim and generally oafish.
http://www.myspace.com/y5k

by Y5k on Dec 5, 2008 8:43 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Rum N Tonic

eh?

"Rudy’s flashy passes had the place whispering to each other like we were in junior high" ~BlazermaniacAndy

by courtsideerrandboy on Dec 5, 2008 8:45 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

seriously ...

put a little lime in there or, for an interesting twist, use a crushed piece of fresh basil.
I know, it sounds a little odd, but it’s good.

Rudyculize: The act of Rudy making others look slow, dim and generally oafish.
http://www.myspace.com/y5k

by Y5k on Dec 5, 2008 8:46 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Eggnog and Bailey's

It’ll make you feel all festive.

quid Latine dictum sit, altum viditur

by dvcastle on Dec 5, 2008 8:52 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   1 recs

Sounds like a holidaze...

Rudyculize: The act of Rudy making others look slow, dim and generally oafish.
http://www.myspace.com/y5k

by Y5k on Dec 5, 2008 8:56 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Eggnog!

Mmmm

That is really hideous
--jscot

by prezofdeath on Dec 5, 2008 11:55 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

+1

when i get sad, i stop being sad & become awesome again. true story.

by Net Ranger on Dec 5, 2008 12:10 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Bailey's over ice in a highball glass

next to a fire, sitting next to an attractive person, while watching Portland up by 16 with 3.5 minutos left on thy clock will do it.

when i get sad, i stop being sad & become awesome again. true story.

by Net Ranger on Dec 5, 2008 1:49 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

my place, 9ish?

Rudyculize: The act of Rudy making others look slow, dim and generally oafish.
http://www.myspace.com/y5k

by Y5k on Dec 5, 2008 1:51 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Sounds good

Once you add the fruit or basil. I like it with peppermint and sprite, if you know what I mean.

"Rudy’s flashy passes had the place whispering to each other like we were in junior high" ~BlazermaniacAndy

by courtsideerrandboy on Dec 5, 2008 8:53 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

sweet drinks put me in the grave the next day.

A nice top-notch rum straight, or 2nd fiddle rum on the rocks or w/ a little tonic is more my speed. Rum’s sweet enough without the kool-aid.
Hmmm … aside from Pabst, what’s a Blazers fans’ drink o’ choice when playing the Celtics?

Rudyculize: The act of Rudy making others look slow, dim and generally oafish.
http://www.myspace.com/y5k

by Y5k on Dec 5, 2008 8:56 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

but don't Jamesons and Guiness seem more Celticish than Blazerish?

Rudyculize: The act of Rudy making others look slow, dim and generally oafish.
http://www.myspace.com/y5k

by Y5k on Dec 5, 2008 9:30 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Wow ...

a very good point, timbo.

Rudyculize: The act of Rudy making others look slow, dim and generally oafish.
http://www.myspace.com/y5k

by Y5k on Dec 5, 2008 9:58 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Private Stock Captain Morgan

Not the regular stuff, but Private Stock. It puts you in a good place right away and leaves you no-worse-for-the-wear the next day.

quid Latine dictum sit, altum viditur

by dvcastle on Dec 5, 2008 9:10 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Scotch

on the rocks and a slight splash of water. Nice sipping drink. Otherwise if I drink beer, since I like it so darn much and I will be nervous watching the game I would consume about 6 by halftime.

"I saw him in the face" Sergio's quote on the latest alley-oop to Rudy.

by blazermaniac32 on Dec 5, 2008 9:12 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

that's always my fear. If the game is close, I put away too many beers.

Bedtime has come pretty early after a few of these games.

Rudyculize: The act of Rudy making others look slow, dim and generally oafish.
http://www.myspace.com/y5k

by Y5k on Dec 5, 2008 9:30 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Jameson rox

especially since I’m sick;-)

"Rudy’s flashy passes had the place whispering to each other like we were in junior high" ~BlazermaniacAndy

by courtsideerrandboy on Dec 5, 2008 9:37 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Ever try a rum and root beer?

I don’t know if there’s a real name for that drink, but it’s surprisingly delicious (but I wouldn’t recommend more than a couple, they’re pretty sweet). Also the bartender usually gives you an eyebrow when you ask for one.

"I like blocks," Fernandez said.

by joelor on Dec 5, 2008 11:31 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

sounds disgustingly sweet.

I bet it’s pretty good though.
In college I once made a whats-left-in-the-fridge cocktail that was straight vodka garnished with a dill pickle.
Not so good.

Rudyculize: The act of Rudy making others look slow, dim and generally oafish.
http://www.myspace.com/y5k

by Y5k on Dec 5, 2008 11:35 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I think myself and two college friends

are the only people in the world to ever take shots of Safeway brand vodka chased with Del Scorcho sauce straight out of the packet.

"I like blocks," Fernandez said.

by joelor on Dec 5, 2008 11:43 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Nooo!

Ack. Barf.

As a bad-boy 13-year-old I used to get bombed on vodka and Mountain Dew.

In all honesty, I’m actually fond of grog (rum and water, usually at room temperature). Too much time in the Caribbean, I think.

Rudyculize: The act of Rudy making others look slow, dim and generally oafish.
http://www.myspace.com/y5k

by Y5k on Dec 5, 2008 11:49 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

i didn't know Grog was real.

I thought it just existed in the Monkey Island games. haha

by DrivetheLane on Dec 5, 2008 11:51 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

and in the money island of my mind ...

but yes, it is real.
So is “Nelson’s blood” and other names for rum drinks.

Rudyculize: The act of Rudy making others look slow, dim and generally oafish.
http://www.myspace.com/y5k

by Y5k on Dec 5, 2008 11:52 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I once got my roommate to take a shot of italian dressing

because we were out of chasers and we were drinking HRD.

"It's not who jumps the highest -- it's who wants it the most" Buck Williams

by Fund A Mental on Dec 5, 2008 12:19 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

ack!

barf

Rudyculize: The act of Rudy making others look slow, dim and generally oafish.
http://www.myspace.com/y5k

by Y5k on Dec 5, 2008 12:21 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

He did

but i think it was after the buttermilk shot we made him take

"It's not who jumps the highest -- it's who wants it the most" Buck Williams

by Fund A Mental on Dec 5, 2008 12:22 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

oh, gad.

Rudyculize: The act of Rudy making others look slow, dim and generally oafish.
http://www.myspace.com/y5k

by Y5k on Dec 5, 2008 12:24 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

apple vodka and snow..

a good colorado cocktail in college

"Don't worry about the wind, adjust the sails." -Ted Turner

by ripcityinSantiago on Dec 5, 2008 12:40 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

+1 to rum and root beer

DP and rum isnt too bad either

"Don't worry about the wind, adjust the sails." -Ted Turner

by ripcityinSantiago on Dec 5, 2008 12:39 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

For you?

Or your work?

"Rudy’s flashy passes had the place whispering to each other like we were in junior high" ~BlazermaniacAndy

by courtsideerrandboy on Dec 5, 2008 8:44 AM PST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I want the best team on the floor to win.

And I want to see both teams playing at their best.

I think we’ll lose, but how we play and how we lose will tell a lot. I’ll take the win if the Celtics play a crud game, but I really would like to see how we measure up.

In other words, I’m wishing for a play-off level game. Not regular season. I want to see where we stand on that level.

Greg Oden, where posters happen.

by ratbastird on Dec 5, 2008 9:41 AM PST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I wish this game was gonna be about better basketball

but when you play these guys you can’t just be better, you have to be tougher. the thing I hate about the celtics is that its not completely about shooting, passing, dribbling. Its about head games, pushing, shoving, technicals, and referees. I would say that the refs are gonna impact this game more than in any other game we play this year.

Brandon Roy: 22 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists, drives us to a win. I don’t have to say anything else. You already know the story. The way he gets to the hoop is poetry. How he gets that open is a mystery. He’s the leader and heart of this team and it’s translating into wins right now. That’s all there is to say.
-Dave

by chrischa on Dec 5, 2008 10:22 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

and the better team

will come out of that with a win.

It’s part of the game. WILL the blazers keep plugging or will they let that effect them?

if they can withstand, they’re the better team.

Greg Oden, where posters happen.

by ratbastird on Dec 5, 2008 12:03 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

no thats part of THEIR game.

God I hope the blazers never turn into a team like that. I mean, I want our guys to out-dirty them TONIGHT because hey, KG needs to be punched in the face. but you don’t have to play like that to be champions. Just like the guy who talks trash after a pickup game. Great, you won dude, you don’t have to be a dick about it. Its just not necessary and def not part of the game.

Again, it shouldn’t be the team who can withstand the most elbows that decides who the better basketball team. It should be the team who actually can play better basketball. I mean, if we’re talking wrestling or something I would totally agree with you. I’d rather swallow another butt kicking by the lakers than another physical beat down by the celtics. At least then it would be about basketball.

Brandon Roy: 22 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists, drives us to a win. I don’t have to say anything else. You already know the story. The way he gets to the hoop is poetry. How he gets that open is a mystery. He’s the leader and heart of this team and it’s translating into wins right now. That’s all there is to say.
-Dave

by chrischa on Dec 5, 2008 2:21 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

As long as we can say ....

Both teams played hard

"It's not who jumps the highest -- it's who wants it the most" Buck Williams

by Fund A Mental on Dec 5, 2008 12:21 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

thankyou sheed

Brandon Roy: 22 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists, drives us to a win. I don’t have to say anything else. You already know the story. The way he gets to the hoop is poetry. How he gets that open is a mystery. He’s the leader and heart of this team and it’s translating into wins right now. That’s all there is to say.
-Dave

by chrischa on Dec 5, 2008 2:22 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Garnet needs to be humbled

At some point reaction to the silly tirades of Kevin Garnet must be made. It is a fact that he belittled our team on and off the court in a style as repugnant as the antics of Mike Tyson. His mouth creates a wind tunnel that blows away many of his opponents and his childlike actions make my blood boil. This cannot go on….for the sake of Blazer pride..as well as the integrity of the game.

Would Marice Lucas have allowed that to happen. I don’t think so!

While I do not recommend pugilism as a course of action….a well placed “legal” hit or two may have to be induced in order to gain some respect. Perhaps it’s time Greg lets off a little of his pent up passion and begins to step up against those who would mar the game with clown-like antics.

by BlazerGabe on Dec 5, 2008 11:18 AM PST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Batum is extremely important tonight...

If Batum can be effective hitting his shot tonight, I think he could be the key. I think the Celtics will ignore him at the beginning of the game choosing to take away scoring from Roy and Aldridge. Also his defense against Pierce will be extremely important. Guys other than Roy and Aldridge are gonna have to be hitting shots to open things up for our big 2 if we are going to win. Roy and Aldridge can not do it alone. We will have to do 3 things effectively to win. Hit our open outside shots, rebound, and keep the celtics from scoring int he paint. We do those three things it won’t matter how much KG talks…. Blazers WIN!!!

ALL DAY EVERY DAY...

by Slopedoug on Dec 5, 2008 11:18 AM PST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

sooooo agree.

Boom Boom Batum needs to show up on both ends of the floor tonight. We know he’ll defend like mad, but if that three starts falling again, it will help A LOT!

Rudyculize: The act of Rudy making others look slow, dim and generally oafish.
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by Y5k on Dec 5, 2008 11:36 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I'm here to tell you right now that there is no way the refs

are gonna let our rookie actually play good defense on any of the celtics, let alone paul pierce. I’ll be surprised if the kid isn’t hit with some quick fouls extremely early on. I mean, I hope that doesn’t happen but these are NBA refs we’re talking about.

Brandon Roy: 22 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists, drives us to a win. I don’t have to say anything else. You already know the story. The way he gets to the hoop is poetry. How he gets that open is a mystery. He’s the leader and heart of this team and it’s translating into wins right now. That’s all there is to say.
-Dave

by chrischa on Dec 5, 2008 2:24 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

We could win this game....

but Dave needs to add the magic phrase (that work o-so-well last year) to make us win.

Record your wishful thinking, hard analysis, prognostications, in-game comments, and post-game beer-crying comments right here.

That is really hideous
--jscot

by prezofdeath on Dec 5, 2008 11:41 AM PST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Please... no Outlaw at the 4 tonight...

There is no way in hell outlaw can guard Garnett. Aldridge needs to play every minute KG does so that we have a capable defender on him.

ALL DAY EVERY DAY...

by Slopedoug on Dec 5, 2008 11:45 AM PST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

that will be interesting.

Nate will show what he can do matchup wise I guess. I would hope that Outlaw only plays the 4 when KG is out of the game. Of course, the other alternative is to lockdown everyone else, stay out on the shooters, and let KG go for 30. Like how the Pistons beat the Lakers in the finals a few years ago (when they let Shaq go off and stopped everyone else).

by DrivetheLane on Dec 5, 2008 11:50 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I wouldn't mind seeing the Thrilla spend some time on him.

Bump him around and keep him off the block. Let him shoot those 20 footers.

That is really hideous
--jscot

by prezofdeath on Dec 5, 2008 11:50 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

It might be a good time...

to see the Pryz and Oden on the floor together lineup for the first time this season.

ALL DAY EVERY DAY...

by Slopedoug on Dec 5, 2008 11:53 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

would be DOPE

Rudyculize: The act of Rudy making others look slow, dim and generally oafish.
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by Y5k on Dec 5, 2008 11:53 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

maybe just at the last few minutes

of each quarter depending on how well it works in the first 2 quarters or so.

ALL DAY EVERY DAY...

by Slopedoug on Dec 5, 2008 11:55 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I've always advocated playing extra big lineups

I would love to see

C – Oden
PF – Joel
SF – LMA
SG – Outlaw
PG – Roy

For a few minutes…just to see what happens.

That is really hideous
--jscot

by prezofdeath on Dec 5, 2008 11:58 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Is this the game to experiment ... I guess it depends on the score.

Rudyculize: The act of Rudy making others look slow, dim and generally oafish.
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by Y5k on Dec 5, 2008 11:59 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

yeh not necessarily this game...

just some time.

That is really hideous
--jscot

by prezofdeath on Dec 5, 2008 11:59 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

The West All Stars used the strategy in 2000

They started

C- Shaq
PF – Duncan
SF – Garnett
SG – Kobe
PG – Kidd

and it worked really well.

That is really hideous
--jscot

by prezofdeath on Dec 5, 2008 12:00 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yes....

It’s certainly worth a look. I just hope that the referees do not take this one

by BlazerGabe on Dec 5, 2008 1:40 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yes....

It certainly is worth a look! I just hope that the referees do not take the game away.

by BlazerGabe on Dec 5, 2008 1:42 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Can Channing man up tonight, please.

Play big.
Play strong.
Play bold.
Play INSIDE.
Rebound.
Rebound.
Rebound.
Dunk.
Force fouls.
Rebound.

Rudyculize: The act of Rudy making others look slow, dim and generally oafish.
http://www.myspace.com/y5k

by Y5k on Dec 5, 2008 11:51 AM PST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Foul hard if someone's going to score.

Make ’em earn their points.

That is really hideous
--jscot

by prezofdeath on Dec 5, 2008 12:03 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Darn right.

Rudyculize: The act of Rudy making others look slow, dim and generally oafish.
http://www.myspace.com/y5k

by Y5k on Dec 5, 2008 12:04 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Use your shot to space the floor

more important than the 2 points we get when you swish it is the ability to create space the next time down the floor. Make space, make smart passes when they come out on you.

That is really hideous
--jscot

by prezofdeath on Dec 5, 2008 12:05 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Use the shot to spread the floor, but make em pay if they leave you open.

If they step to you, DRIVE HARD.
Get to the line.
Play POWER FORWARD, not small forward in a big body.

Rudyculize: The act of Rudy making others look slow, dim and generally oafish.
http://www.myspace.com/y5k

by Y5k on Dec 5, 2008 12:07 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I really hope

that regardless of outcome, people don’t get too carried away. If we win it, it doesn’t mean we’re going 76-6. If we lose, it doesn’t mean we’re out of the playoff race. I think at this time, we all need perspective and…

Ah, to heck with it! KG’s a whiny punk and it’s time Oden dunked on him, swung on the rim and yelled “ANYTHING’S POSSIBLE BEEZY!” Meanwhile, BRoy makes fun of RayRay for his Celtic-colored nail polish, and Travis nails a three in PP’s face and yells, “Now THAT’S a dagger!” (Too soon?)

In the words of the great Mark Mason, Blazers win! Blazers win!

by champs2011 on Dec 5, 2008 12:03 PM PST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Its pretty much a win-win situation for the Blazers...

If they pull off the victory, wow… don’t even need to explain further. If we happen to lose, oh well, its not like we were expected to win anyways. The only negative would ocur is if we are completely blown out and look like we did opening night.

ALL DAY EVERY DAY...

by Slopedoug on Dec 5, 2008 12:09 PM PST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I've tried to block that night out.

Rudyculize: The act of Rudy making others look slow, dim and generally oafish.
http://www.myspace.com/y5k

by Y5k on Dec 5, 2008 12:11 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Opening night we got a Win... against the Spurs

"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 5, 2008 12:17 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

thank you.

Rudyculize: The act of Rudy making others look slow, dim and generally oafish.
http://www.myspace.com/y5k

by Y5k on Dec 5, 2008 12:18 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

We should do it like the announcers in soccer after a goal was scored (especially when you take the lead) no matter if your opponent has already scored or not: Blazers wins: FOURTEEN!!! Losses: NIIIIIIIIIIL!!!

by Norsktroll on Dec 5, 2008 12:24 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

In the words of Rudy...

“First we want to respect them… then we want to kick their A$$’s”

ALL DAY EVERY DAY...

by Slopedoug on Dec 5, 2008 12:13 PM PST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Rudy tends to shine under the spotlight...

So I hope he comes through again. Seems like he gets a little pep to his step when were on national tv.

ALL DAY EVERY DAY...

by Slopedoug on Dec 5, 2008 12:23 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

If Rudy shows up bigtime

And our starters play up to their optimum, then we win.

"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 5, 2008 12:18 PM PST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I actually think Rudy

is the guy that will be least intimidated by the atmosphere and the stage of the game. I expect him to have a big night. something like 18-4-4

by DrivetheLane on Dec 5, 2008 12:22 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

(I'm getting pumped up for this game like Chris rock's SNL turkey)

Rudyculize: The act of Rudy making others look slow, dim and generally oafish.
http://www.myspace.com/y5k

by Y5k on Dec 5, 2008 12:20 PM PST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

BOOM!

Boston Celtics final score: 90
Blazers final score: 98
Which team gets more blocked shots? Celtics
What is the total of Brandon Roy’s points+rebounds+assists? 34
Who is the leading scorer in this game? Fernandez
Will there be a non-illegal-defense technical foul issued in this game? Yes

I need help… :(

The Faith don't panic, the faith freaks out burns out farms and torchs small villages in the name of The Faith.

by faith on Dec 5, 2008 12:24 PM PST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

dude.

you hit mine almost on the head.
So close it’s scary

Rudyculize: The act of Rudy making others look slow, dim and generally oafish.
http://www.myspace.com/y5k

by Y5k on Dec 5, 2008 12:26 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

k I bumped brandon up to 38

and wanted to change my leading scorer…but…couldn’t….should have played the odds and went with someone else…but….rudy’ll do!

see ya’ll game time.

The Faith don't panic, the faith freaks out burns out farms and torchs small villages in the name of The Faith.

by faith on Dec 5, 2008 12:44 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Only 38? LoL ....

Not that Brandon couldn’t put up those kind of numbers, but I would hope that we have a more balanced attack so he does need to work that hard. I would hope if he gets 38 it is 24pts 7reb, 5assits, 2 steals.

by SurReal on Dec 5, 2008 12:57 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Great Team Defense makes Boston a Monster

KG is the head of that monster. We need to get him into foul trouble early on.

when i get sad, i stop being sad & become awesome again. true story.

by Net Ranger on Dec 5, 2008 12:25 PM PST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

what happens if we get a double tech, with joel and kg....

then bayless comes in and somehow draws a second double tech with kg……

does kg get ejected?

shanty, but hey, direct attacks fail more often than the alternative ;)

The Faith don't panic, the faith freaks out burns out farms and torchs small villages in the name of The Faith.

by faith on Dec 5, 2008 12:35 PM PST reply reply actions actions   0 recs