It is "After Midnight" Junk Drawer 8/23 2008 Weekend plus, Right after Midnight, That’s right

by BlueBooYay on Aug 23, 2008 12:09 AM PDT

We are gonna let it All Hang Down, Find out what’s it is all about (in China no longer a town Baby).

All is Old ‘n All is New, It is the weekend baby, you ain’t never been here before. You aren’t been here once, you ain’t been here twice. Com’on Baby, Please be Nice

This is a place, for all the crap Portland Trail Blazer Fans wanna lay down during their weekend, possibly weakly related stuff.

A few o’ the O.T. Things;

2008 Olympics, Work day Weekend Woes, Big Brother, Boy Bands, TiH, Face Book, Music (how it makes you move, think, relate, enjoy, contemplate, sedate, speculate, syncopate, humiliate, segregate, invigorate, postulate, procrastinate and appreciate). I can dig a few new phrases.

There should never be mo’ ‘n 5 (WHAT ). To gets it outta da way. U know what I mean, stink about it, whadda You smell?

For ya BEdgers just wakin’ in a morning, remember, it will be another

I gotstas Chug-a-Lug.

People lookin’ half dead

Hotter’n a match head

HaHa

Be an Animal wit a Lovin’ Spoonbfull

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Yep. Here is why this novice blog poster joined the Bedge.

Allow me to be the first to rec this post.

"Besides, AnntheFan will be here any minute to #25 you." T Darkstar

by annthefan on Aug 23, 2008 1:15 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs

Tanks

"He doesn't let grass grow under his feet when there are points to be had." - Dave

by BlueBooYay on Aug 23, 2008 1:41 AM PDT up reply actions

I'm a little scared of hornets - real ones and the ones playing basketball

I’m probably more scared of getting stung by a hornet than of any other insect. Stupid cause they don’t spread infections like some much smaller insects, but still they are so big and buzzing…
And no, venomous spiders are arthropoda and not insects, so they don’t count here.

As for the other Hornets – they just signed versatile guard/forward Devin Brown.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3549380
Together with the addition of Posey and subtraction of Pargo, that makes their backcourt pretty dangerous and the bench deep. They should be even more successful than last year with that roster.

Odenied: Asked whether he noticed Oden favoring his right knee, Frye dismissed it entirely. "He favors dunking on your head, that's what he favors."

by Norsktroll on Aug 23, 2008 1:57 AM PDT reply actions

Are you familiar with the

bald faced hornet?
They go straight for your face and I can tell you with first hand experience it feels like you’ve died or wish you would when you get stung. I deflected the sting from my face at the expense of my armpit. Ow ow ow ow ohhhh ouchie.

"Besides, AnntheFan will be here any minute to #25 you." T Darkstar

by annthefan on Aug 23, 2008 2:16 AM PDT up reply actions

thems nasty mean little critters

I was raking leaves up and a tree a few weeks ago and went under the leaves to get into the trunk and lifted my head bumping a BFH nest. I got hit twice in the head before I realized what was up. I ran around the house and 50 yards plus to the pump house and they chased me all the way. It was scary. It felt like I got hit upside the head with a baseball bat- literally.

*"Meow" --- my cat Bonzi quoting Shakespeare -- 'Expectation is the root of all heartache.'

I personally do not always approve of the things my cat wants posted but have to wonder after that #5 ranking if frankly we havent earned it.

by bow4meow on Aug 23, 2008 9:30 AM PDT up reply actions

Oh

Once when I was young, a friend and I thought it would be a great idea to huck rocks at a Hornets nest about the size of a basketball. It was so far away that we figured they wouldn’t know where it was coming from. Rrrriiiiigggghhhtttt. Well them things are big, and down right nasty. Like you said like getting hit in the head. Never did that again.

by lethaldose on Aug 23, 2008 10:59 PM PDT up reply actions

there was a guy who played for Utah

His name was Hornacek and he played like a hornet. Very annoying with a mean streak.

The perfect is the enemy of the good.

by vavoom on Aug 23, 2008 10:01 AM PDT up reply actions

I liked that guy

One of the funniest free throw routines ever. And while never a star he was a solid role player with a good grasp of the game. He was in the running to become the new coach for the Bulls, and will probably end up in some coaching position (head or assistant) soon.

Odenied: Asked whether he noticed Oden favoring his right knee, Frye dismissed it entirely. "He favors dunking on your head, that's what he favors."

by Norsktroll on Aug 23, 2008 10:24 AM PDT up reply actions

Devin Brown . . . not too bad Hornet's.

That’s a solid signing. Any guy that Spur’s draft, and then trade and then take back again, is guy a I’m going to assume to be a solid player. He’s played sparingly but he can defend and knock down three’s. Can’t have too many of those guys on your team right?

The Dude abides

by noaher on Aug 23, 2008 7:41 AM PDT up reply actions

My feelings about the Hornets

I think they overachieved last year. They are a bit too up and down emotionally and I think in the long run it means they will be inconsistent. I think the theory in adding Brown and Posey is that it will help with some calming veteran presence but Posey can be as volatile as any of their other players.

That said, they have tremendous talent and could be real scary. They just have the feel of a team that won’t overcome their emotions in the long run.

PTB Liberation Day - 2/10/04

by tssbro on Aug 23, 2008 5:54 PM PDT up reply actions

Interesting article on Ball Don't Lie about the importance of your backup's backup

And why GMs shouldn’t use washed-up veterans for these jobs: Exhibit A, Jamaal Magloire. http://tinyurl.com/magloire

The backup’s backup counts, especially when the backup in question gets injured. Smart basketball people have been saying this for years – it’s not the backup getting minutes that kills a team after an injury, it’s the backup’s backup. It’s when Eddie Gill is getting minutes in the second quarter. Devean George. Milt Palacio. JAMAAL MAGLOIRE.

I was thinking about turning this topic into a fanpost, but don’t have the material and time right now. Suffice to say I think the Blazers are doing a good job with our “backups’ backups” (as proven last year when Greg went unexpectedly down). A lot of guys on the roster can play two positions in case a starter or his regular backup go down. Of course a position could be weakened if the third guy gets significant minutes (think e.g. SF, where we would either have to use a not-yet-ready Batum as the backup or rotate somebody like Rudy or Frye who is no natural at this spot), but it wouldn’t be horrible due to a player that is a big liability.

And probably that issue of managing minutes correctly and having decent solutions in case of injury problems will be even more important when we are talking about making a run for the championship and not “just” for the playoffs.

Odenied: Asked whether he noticed Oden favoring his right knee, Frye dismissed it entirely. "He favors dunking on your head, that's what he favors."

by Norsktroll on Aug 23, 2008 9:52 AM PDT reply actions

Oops, after initial success now Tinyurl seems to have a problem

Here is another try and the original link which doesn’t get displayed correctly on here on here: http://tinyurl.com/5jgvzl
http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/blog/ball_dont_lie/post/On-paying-Jamaal-Magloire-to-play-basketball?urn=nba,102864

Odenied: Asked whether he noticed Oden favoring his right knee, Frye dismissed it entirely. "He favors dunking on your head, that's what he favors."

by Norsktroll on Aug 23, 2008 11:04 AM PDT up reply actions

Oly, "Oh Man"s

First rule of Taekwondo; You cannot kick the referee in the head!

Boxing judging scandal, one judge tossed

Go Irish! I luvs their brouge (I cannot even understand what they are saying)

"He doesn't let grass grow under his feet when there are points to be had." - Dave

by BlueBooYay on Aug 23, 2008 11:00 AM PDT reply actions

Saw that, awesome cough I mean how unfair

His Taekwondo career is over, but he might have secured a spot as a bad guy in MMA or a wrestling league and given his sport more recognition than ever ;-)

Odenied: Asked whether he noticed Oden favoring his right knee, Frye dismissed it entirely. "He favors dunking on your head, that's what he favors."

by Norsktroll on Aug 23, 2008 11:08 AM PDT up reply actions

I don't think that guy got the memo...

“Modern <a href=”http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tae_Kwon_Do" target="new">Taekwondo, on the other hand, tends to emphasize control and self-defense."

Must have thought he was in the Octagon.

Blazers Edge... the blog that works.

by you'vegottomakeyourfreethrows on Aug 23, 2008 11:39 AM PDT up reply actions

I don't think that guy got the memo...

“Modern <a href=”http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tae_Kwon_Do" target="new">Taekwondo, on the other hand, tends to emphasize control and self-defense."

Must have thought he was in the Octagon.

Blazers Edge... the blog that works.

by you'vegottomakeyourfreethrows on Aug 23, 2008 11:39 AM PDT up reply actions

Why didn't that link?

hmm…

Blazers Edge... the blog that works.

by you'vegottomakeyourfreethrows on Aug 23, 2008 11:40 AM PDT up reply actions

Why didn't that link?

hmm…

Blazers Edge... the blog that works.

by you'vegottomakeyourfreethrows on Aug 23, 2008 11:40 AM PDT up reply actions

He was hurtin'...

…for certain

"He doesn't let grass grow under his feet when there are points to be had." - Dave

by BlueBooYay on Aug 23, 2008 5:28 PM PDT up reply actions

We should sign that guy for Gavin

http://www.nbcolympics.com/video/share.html?videoid=0823_SD_TKM_AU_L1783

by tominhawaii on Aug 23, 2008 11:08 AM PDT up reply actions

Calderon is supposed to have a partial tear of a muscle in his right thigh

The Raptors now expect the Spanish national team to rest him in the finals.
Should mean more playing time for Ricky, Rudy, Navarro and maybe Lopez. Sergio, this would have been your chance to save the day if you had not lost your job to friggin Raul Lopez :-(

Odenied: Asked whether he noticed Oden favoring his right knee, Frye dismissed it entirely. "He favors dunking on your head, that's what he favors."

by Norsktroll on Aug 23, 2008 11:39 AM PDT reply actions

Stephen Jackson wants mo money

http://nba.fanhouse.com/2008/08/23/stephen-jackson-feels-underappreciated/

It’s not what I want, it’s what I deserve. “… I won’t be comfortable going into this season knowing I have to play this whole season being the fifth highest-paid and not get an extension. I would not be happy.”

I hope Brandon – underpaid for the next two years – never takes a page out of “The book of head cases, preface by Ron Artest and Stephen Jackson”.

Odenied: Asked whether he noticed Oden favoring his right knee, Frye dismissed it entirely. "He favors dunking on your head, that's what he favors."

by Norsktroll on Aug 23, 2008 3:11 PM PDT reply actions

Will there be a game thread . . .

. . . for the bronze medal game between Lithuania and Argentina?

[suspects not]

=(_8c(|)

by QualityPie on Aug 23, 2008 3:48 PM PDT reply actions

Bummer

Been doing some wakeboarding. Love it.
Me wakeboardin

by prezofdeath on Aug 24, 2008 11:02 PM PDT up reply actions

9 - 11 PM PDT tonight CNBC

I will check in from WORK!
This should be a Good Game o’ Bball.

Power Plant Annual Shut Down for I tonite

Be Back by 11:30

"He doesn't let grass grow under his feet when there are points to be had." - Dave

by BlueBooYay on Aug 23, 2008 5:25 PM PDT reply actions

Replyin' to QP"s

Bronze Medal question.

hehe

"He doesn't let grass grow under his feet when there are points to be had." - Dave

by BlueBooYay on Aug 23, 2008 5:26 PM PDT up reply actions

Why no open thread for Comcasts replay of game 6 vs Philly from the Spectrum?

this game is getting ferocious. somebody needs to put Darryll Dawkins in his place.

*"Meow" --- my cat Bonzi quoting Shakespeare -- 'Expectation is the root of all heartache.'

I personally do not always approve of the things my cat wants posted but have to wonder after that #5 ranking if frankly we havent earned it.

by bow4meow on Aug 23, 2008 7:50 PM PDT reply actions

OK

Darryl! Get back to Lovetron, NOW!

"He doesn't let grass grow under his feet when there are points to be had." - Dave

by BlueBooYay on Aug 23, 2008 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions

Halftime and despite some bad calls against Luke we have the lead

Id be frustrated too if I was Luke. Philly is purposefully antagonizing Luke with butt-pinches and weiny elbows. No doubt at haltime Gene Shew is going to instruct one of his goons to go after Luke… wouldnt that be a bad mistake?

*"Meow" --- my cat Bonzi quoting Shakespeare -- 'Expectation is the root of all heartache.'

I personally do not always approve of the things my cat wants posted but have to wonder after that #5 ranking if frankly we havent earned it.

by bow4meow on Aug 23, 2008 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions

Lucas

A good foul is a hard foul

*"Meow" --- my cat Bonzi quoting Shakespeare -- 'Expectation is the root of all heartache.'

I personally do not always approve of the things my cat wants posted but have to wonder after that #5 ranking if frankly we havent earned it.

by bow4meow on Aug 23, 2008 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions

good time out by Dr Jack

need to re-group… Philly is getting unwanted confidence built. The PTB fast break is not on track yet… we need a spark

*"Meow" --- my cat Bonzi quoting Shakespeare -- 'Expectation is the root of all heartache.'

I personally do not always approve of the things my cat wants posted but have to wonder after that #5 ranking if frankly we havent earned it.

by bow4meow on Aug 23, 2008 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions

HA! Musburger in the 3rd quarter reminder

of the Kemper Open on the weekend

*"Meow" --- my cat Bonzi quoting Shakespeare -- 'Expectation is the root of all heartache.'

I personally do not always approve of the things my cat wants posted but have to wonder after that #5 ranking if frankly we havent earned it.

by bow4meow on Aug 23, 2008 8:22 PM PDT reply actions

Twardzik was even grittier then I remember

he was TP fearless!

*"Meow" --- my cat Bonzi quoting Shakespeare -- 'Expectation is the root of all heartache.'

I personally do not always approve of the things my cat wants posted but have to wonder after that #5 ranking if frankly we havent earned it.

by bow4meow on Aug 23, 2008 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions

Musburger on Waltons D

“shades of Russell”

*"Meow" --- my cat Bonzi quoting Shakespeare -- 'Expectation is the root of all heartache.'

I personally do not always approve of the things my cat wants posted but have to wonder after that #5 ranking if frankly we havent earned it.

by bow4meow on Aug 23, 2008 8:33 PM PDT reply actions

big lead going into the 4th

as long as Walton’s knee is ok (knock on wood) and everybody maintains their composure we shouldnt blow as important a big 4th quarter lead for many years

*"Meow" --- my cat Bonzi quoting Shakespeare -- 'Expectation is the root of all heartache.'

I personally do not always approve of the things my cat wants posted but have to wonder after that #5 ranking if frankly we havent earned it.

by bow4meow on Aug 23, 2008 8:41 PM PDT reply actions

Calhouns jumper, hustle for loose balls

this team is doing what it takes to win. I heard em say the other night with Walton the PTB were like 42-2 at home. If they can just hang on to beat Philly, we can get it back to the MC and celebrate, but that is not counting chickens

*"Meow" --- my cat Bonzi quoting Shakespeare -- 'Expectation is the root of all heartache.'

I personally do not always approve of the things my cat wants posted but have to wonder after that #5 ranking if frankly we havent earned it.

by bow4meow on Aug 23, 2008 8:52 PM PDT reply actions

Gold medal game will be live on NBC

Spain versus USA at 11:30 pm PST tonight! I’m rooting for a close and thrilling game. I fear that USA will annihilate, though.

The perfect is the enemy of the good.

by vavoom on Aug 23, 2008 10:48 PM PDT reply actions

thanks for the reminder

looks like I better put a pot of coffee on, and plan on sleeping in tomorrow.
Im hoping the USA wins big with huge efforts from Chris Paul and Deron Williams. I like their games.

*"Meow" --- my cat Bonzi quoting Shakespeare -- 'Expectation is the root of all heartache.'

I personally do not always approve of the things my cat wants posted but have to wonder after that #5 ranking if frankly we havent earned it.

by bow4meow on Aug 23, 2008 10:58 PM PDT reply actions

The Closing Ceremony is spectacular again. Go watch it.

I want one of these big-wheel light bikes. And a new junk drawer ;-)

Odenied: Asked whether he noticed Oden favoring his right knee, Frye dismissed it entirely. "He favors dunking on your head, that's what he favors."

by Norsktroll on Aug 24, 2008 5:13 AM PDT reply actions

Also an amazing victory ceremony: Getting your gold medal in front of 100,000 people like the marathon winner

Something even Michael Phelps doesn’t have.

Odenied: Asked whether he noticed Oden favoring his right knee, Frye dismissed it entirely. "He favors dunking on your head, that's what he favors."

by Norsktroll on Aug 24, 2008 5:40 AM PDT up reply actions

Now London is presenting a preview for the games 2012

Nice. Although again the logo is awful.

Odenied: Asked whether he noticed Oden favoring his right knee, Frye dismissed it entirely. "He favors dunking on your head, that's what he favors."

by Norsktroll on Aug 24, 2008 6:09 AM PDT up reply actions

Literally smoking a victory cigar in a sparsely decorated locker room

Photo by Jesse Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images

Kobe and Melo. Excuse me while I cry a little…

Odenied: Asked whether he noticed Oden favoring his right knee, Frye dismissed it entirely. "He favors dunking on your head, that's what he favors."

by Norsktroll on Aug 24, 2008 10:58 AM PDT reply actions

Nice way to respect the flag.

"Besides, AnntheFan will be here any minute to #25 you." T Darkstar

by annthefan on Aug 24, 2008 11:59 AM PDT up reply actions

Carmelo

I just got these straight from Dollar Bill Clinton

That is an old joke

Life is exhausting when you are this stupid.

by jonestr on Aug 24, 2008 1:28 PM PDT up reply actions

Does anyone have Rudy highlights

the nbc highlights are decidedly american

Life is exhausting when you are this stupid.

by jonestr on Aug 24, 2008 1:29 PM PDT reply actions

These clips from Spanish sports paper Marca look pretty good

They seem not too sad about the loss, singing “Espanol Espanol” with Ricky leading the pack:

http://www.marca.com/tv/?v=8xdSEPkLH6o

Also the reports at home seem positive. Marca calls them “Los héroes de Pekín”.

Odenied: Asked whether he noticed Oden favoring his right knee, Frye dismissed it entirely. "He favors dunking on your head, that's what he favors."

by Norsktroll on Aug 24, 2008 2:38 PM PDT up reply actions

Season Tickets Question

I opened a Junk Drawer the other day with a question on how season tickets are delivered, traded and used to enter the games, but nothing but crickets responded.

I’d still really like to know – when you get season tickets, do you just get a bunch of them in an envelope before the season or what? How does it work?

"Well, Travis just showed us that we can go to Travis Outlaw." - Nate McMillan

by 12sharks on Aug 24, 2008 2:54 PM PDT reply actions