Friday Practice Report
by Ben Golliver on Jan 30, 2009 3:14 PM PST
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Hilarious update from Sean: "Outlaw was hanging around the court, talking to Bayless, a little good-natured ribbing, which Bayless, who was in full Predator mode (letting out expletives after any missed shot), wasn't having."
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The big news at practice today was Brandon Roy's all star selection (of course) but the real head-turner was Bill Bayno's presence. My eyes deceived me at first. Didn't know it was him.
As you can see, Coach Bayno, one of last year's assistant coaches, was back in Tualatin working out Travis Outlaw, little more than two weeks after he resigned from the head coaching position at Loyola Maramount. No official word has been released about whether he is coming back on the Blazers coaching staff but, at the very least, he was getting in some sweat therapy this afternoon.
Blake
Doubtful for tomorrow. Didn't practice today.
Sergio
My man Jeremy from PDX Magazine was able to corner Sergio for an interview. You don't see that everyday, as Sergio is notorious for slipping past the media after practice. Jeremy is working on a piece about the Spanish connection, so keep an eye out for that in the coming weeks and months.
Martell
He was giving advice to a young man on his shooting form. Talk about a great personal shooting coach. Not many people have Martell beat when it comes to shooting mechanics. He was also lofting 3/4 court shots then limping after them in his boot. It's hard to watch Martell at this point without feeling really, really sad for him. I'm not saying I cry at the end of romantic comedies but it's moving to watch someone as physically talented as Martell being weighted down by his boot anchor.
Nate
The only mild fireworks today came when Nate openly challenged a reporter's premise that tomorrow's game against Utah is a "big game" because of playoff/seeding implications. I think Nate finally hit his breaking point for the number of times he can say "every game is a big game" and "we prepare the same for every game." I don't blame him... it took repeating both statements roughly 10,000 times this season before he raised his voice. Memo to world: Nate is absolutely unyielding about this... There. Are. No. Big. Games.
It's fair to say that Nate is a perfectionist. His self-presentation, which is always immaculate, is one give-away. His repeated references to goal-setting is another. And this visceral disgust towards the idea that effort from game to game could possibly be variable over the course of an 82 game season (when it quite obviously is) is yet another example.
If you want to point to one reason why Bayless will ultimately start at the point, it's because he is cut from exactly the same cloth as McMillan. Nate demands 100% from himself and his players every day. Same thing for Jerryd. I can pretty easily picture the two of them getting their shirts monogrammed together. They probably share a barber. And they're both competitive to the point where if KP beat them at Settlers of Cataan, there would be some silent raging going on and a quick demand for a rematch.
This got me wondering if Nate planned to give himself any time off during All Star weekend. Surprise, surprise... if you guessed he would be supporting his players and family and shuttling from one gym to another, you were right.
Here's our short Q and A...
Do you have plans for the All Star Break?
I will be going to All Star Weekend. I don't know if I'll attend all the events but I want to see maybe a couple. I want to go see my son play. I want to try to get some rest.
Nate's son plays for Arizona State. The Sun Devils play host to USC on All Star Sunday.
You've got 3 guys going and participating in all 3 days of All Star weekend. Is that a validation of the idea of "Make it Better"?
I think it's good for us. We have 3 guys that will be participating in All Star weekend. What we've tried to do here is change the perception about our team. We have 3 guys participating, it's a turnaround from where it was.
Would you call it a milestone or is that overstating it?
Well, a milestone? It's different. We went from really having no one represent us a few years ago to now we have 3 guys. It's a good thing. It's a positive to see these guys earn the right to be there. And have them representing the organization.
You've talked about Greg unwrapping himself. There will be a lot of lights down in Phoenix. Are you concerned about that or have you given him any advice about how to handle the All Star weekend glare?
No. That's going to be an experience that he should enjoy. I can't really tell him because I've never participated in All Star Weekend. [chuckles] So, have some fun. That's what most of those guys go there for, is to have fun. You definitely shouldn't be putting pressure on yourself there. It's an opportunity for the fans to see you and have some fun. That's what it's all about.
It seems like everyone has advice for Rudy in the dunk contest. What's your message to Rudy?
Just come out of it healthy. Don't be doing cartwheels and all of that.
-- Ben (benjamin.golliver@gmail.com)
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is that why your name is CRO Rupt? CROation?
Pretty tricksie.
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oh yeahh thats me the trickster
loud and proud cro love <3
Oden...Aldridge...Roy.....THE REAL BIG THREE
BREAKING NEWS:
Nate admits that Rudy is going to do a cartwheel dunk! Awesome!!
WOW
How do you even DO a cartwheel dunk? Not only does it sounds incredibly difficult but I really cannot picture what it would look like…
Rudy, Rudy, Rudy,
Roy, Roy, Roy!
have you ever seen the cartwheel throw ins that the soccer players do? Maybe it would look like this?
by Ben Golliver on Jan 30, 2009 3:22 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Lol
very nice. But thats still a flip-throw, no? Not a cartwheel exactly, more like a handspring. Besides, its been decided, he’s doing:
"The Heart Throb" – OK, this is sort of a long one, so bear with me. Rudy starts on the wing, wearing some type of tuxedo T-shirt. He’s holding a big bouquet of roses and sporting some of those fancy-shmansy euro-style shades. He lobs the ball high in the air, allowing himself time to rip off his shirt and cast the floral arrangement aside. As the ball hangs in the air, we notice that he has something written across his brawny, masculine chest: "TO MY SWEETHEART, LOVE RUDY." Only then do we notice the stealthy but precise Sergio holding a Polaroid (assuming they can get a hold of some of that extinct film), capturing the photogenic Rudy just as he throws down a reverse jam. After Rudy comes down from a lengthy hang on the rim, he calmly produces a Sharpie from his sock, signs the picture, and gives it to some lucky lady courtside. This wouldn’t be the first time the "lob the ball and take my shirt off" dunk has been performed, but it would be the coolest variation to date. If Rudy also happened to have the words "VOTE ME" written huge on his back, I think this one would get some 10’s.
Rudy, Rudy, Rudy,
Roy, Roy, Roy!
by joelor on Jan 30, 2009 3:29 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
I think it would be this!!!
But Nate is worried about this
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by 92wastheyear on Jan 30, 2009 3:41 PM PST up reply actions
lol
on the first video—Michael Finley failed epically at that
on the second—lol that would suck.
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I couldn't find the one I was looking for
A guy (in the old CBA all star game I think), palmed 2 balls …did a cartwheel with the balls in his hand and went up and dunked them both.
I did find the Finley one though
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by 92wastheyear on Jan 30, 2009 4:26 PM PST up reply actions
Maybe Rudy could just pull
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If he could do it
without the tramp..he will win
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by 92wastheyear on Jan 30, 2009 6:17 PM PST up reply actions
hahahh literally laughing out loud at that one.
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I am excited to see Bayno back at practice
he really enjoyed his time with the Blazers, and if that helps keep him fully healthy, that’s where he should be. I know it isn’t a for sure thing, but I hope it happens.
And now, his latest exploits
are also on Wikipedia, citing Ben as a reference.
by EngineerScotty on Jan 30, 2009 4:19 PM PST up reply actions
any chance you can put the “bayless is nicknamed rex” back onto wikipedia… it got erased :(
by Ben Golliver on Jan 30, 2009 4:22 PM PST up reply actions
Ben....
Is JB aware we call him Rex??
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by 92wastheyear on Jan 30, 2009 4:27 PM PST up reply actions
that’s a good question… casey could answer that better than i could… i wouldn’t be surprised either way… my guess is probably not.
by Ben Golliver on Jan 30, 2009 4:35 PM PST up reply actions
I'd guess the other way.
LOTS of people read the BE these days, and word of things gets around. Rex is Rex at least as long as he is a Trailblazer so I hope he likes the name and can appreciate the silliness out of which it was born.
Dunk
by Billy Ray Bates on Jan 30, 2009 5:30 PM PST up reply actions
That should be understood....it was born of sarcasm and silliness
but has morphed into affection for his ferocity and tenacity!!
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by 92wastheyear on Jan 30, 2009 6:21 PM PST up reply actions
yeah I understand that
I like the player and the nickname.
Dunk
by Billy Ray Bates on Jan 30, 2009 6:51 PM PST up reply actions
Perhaps if you do an article here on Bayless
Since you and Dave are credentialed journalists, your main page posting meet Wikipedia sourcing standards. Or at least some Wikipedians think so.
Diaries and comments, even from you, don’t.
A better idea for you, if it doesn’t impair your credentials or otherwise violate any professional standards that you, as a practicing journalist, might adhere to:
Take a photo of JB, or any Blazer, and release it for publication under the GFDL (Gnu Free Documentation License) or Creative Commons license—that way the photo can be in the Wikipedia article. If you are the copyright owner of the photos featured in these articles (you would be if you were the photographer, unless you have a legal agreement assigning copyright to someone else), you can choose to release them under GFDL/CCL
The thing about the GFDL/CCL, though, is it does permit anyone to re-use the photos as they like. You can’t limit to Wikipedia, as Wikipedia is an “open source” work. You do have the right to insist upon credit wherever the work is reproduced, but it’s kinda similar to the public domain. (The legal differences and nuances are way off topic for BEdge).
Thoughts?
by EngineerScotty on Jan 30, 2009 4:36 PM PST up reply actions
alright awesome. how do i release a photo in that manner?
there are def copyright restrictions of some of the pictures we take but i’ll look into it…
(link some more info if you can and i will read up on it)
by Ben Golliver on Jan 30, 2009 4:46 PM PST up reply actions
One other note concerning "rex"
The fact that BEdgers use the name “rex” or variations thereof, is probably not Wikipedia-worthy.
Were that moniker to achieve more widespread use (by the national press, for instance), and be documentable, that would be a different story.
by EngineerScotty on Jan 30, 2009 4:51 PM PST up reply actions
One of the more interesting bits of Bayno's career
was a stint in the Philippines Basketball Association, coaching the…
Cool, et?
by EngineerScotty on Jan 30, 2009 4:48 PM PST up reply actions
yeah
I remember him coaching here in the Philippines. The Basketball Coaches Association of the Philippines (BCAP) raised a big hubbub when he was hired. They contended that Bayno was taking jobs away from other capable Filipino coaches.
Also, the crowds here liked him because he was very demonstrative when coaching. He would show up the referees when he didn’t agree with their calls.
Welcome home Bill Bayno
I sure hope the Blazers have hired him (or will hire him). – Elgin
You don't have to wear a clock around your neck to know what time it is at Bob's. Meals cooked with real religious fervor! Thousands of empty seats in the back, for the lonely set. At Bob's you don't have to leave your loved one out in the street - your car is as welcome as you are! - Firesign Theatre.
+1
Bayno is a great coach IMHO – I think he just doesn’t like being the focus of attention.
by DonkeyShins on Jan 31, 2009 11:59 AM PST up reply actions
I’m not saying I cry at the end of romantic comedies
I do. Wah, – Elgin
You don't have to wear a clock around your neck to know what time it is at Bob's. Meals cooked with real religious fervor! Thousands of empty seats in the back, for the lonely set. At Bob's you don't have to leave your loved one out in the street - your car is as welcome as you are! - Firesign Theatre.
And they’re both competitive to the point where if KP beat them at Settlers of Cataan, there would be some silent raging going on and a quick demand for a rematch.
Ben, you rock – Elgin
You don't have to wear a clock around your neck to know what time it is at Bob's. Meals cooked with real religious fervor! Thousands of empty seats in the back, for the lonely set. At Bob's you don't have to leave your loved one out in the street - your car is as welcome as you are! - Firesign Theatre.
We should have a BEdger's game night
and play Settlers.
does anyone play other german-style games?
I really like Scotland Yard.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fj8DgWnbVng&feature=bz303
MVP *** MVP *** MVP
I've never scored more than 38 ..... not even in Little League.
Seriously. If one is ever organized, I might have to come down once a month and catch a Blazer game and then school you guys at Settlers.
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Nice subtle reference
Ben is sucking up to the Blogfather… ;-)
by DonkeyShins on Jan 31, 2009 11:59 AM PST up reply actions
Hey Ben,
Does it say, “commando” on the back of Travis’ practice jersey? Is there a story behind that? It would be kind of cool to know what the players wear for practice and the stories behind the gear. I wonder sometimes how “high-tech” their practice gear actually is, and if nike/underarmour/etc. would be a little deflated if we knew what the pros actually practice in.
by Montavilla Steve on Jan 30, 2009 3:57 PM PST reply actions
“committed”
it’s the 15 = 16 shirt from the beginning of the season… 15 guys fully committed is what it takes to make the playoffs (16 teams make the playoffs)
i’ll do a full write up on that later… a lot of the guys wear different shoes than their game shoes… most wear team shorts… lots of them wear team t shirts or the black/red/white simple jerseys when the are scrimmaging.
by Ben Golliver on Jan 30, 2009 4:04 PM PST up reply actions
Commando?
I don’t think even TiH would play ball commando style.
Although I did have a friend try it once during a high school game. Not so good. Kicking your feet up in the air after a foul is not a smart idea when you have nothin’ under your shorts.
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sounds Scottish to me
You don't have to wear a clock around your neck to know what time it is at Bob's. Meals cooked with real religious fervor! Thousands of empty seats in the back, for the lonely set. At Bob's you don't have to leave your loved one out in the street - your car is as welcome as you are! - Firesign Theatre.
Playing basketball in a kilt
is not recommended.
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Free Ballin’!
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by HurraKane212 on Jan 30, 2009 10:21 PM PST up reply actions
Nate and allstar weekend
Well if he keeps on coaching this team, hopefully it will not be long before he is a part of the all star weekend and he is coaching the west to a win over the east.
It's good to see Bayno back
Although I admit that I am a little surprised to see him back coaching (even if it isn’t officially) just weeks after resigning at LMU. Not saying that this is the case, but I’m sure there are a couple LMU players who might think “so you’re in no condition to coach us, but suddenly you’re feeling OK enough to go help out the Blazers?”
Again, I have no idea of the specifics of it, but the timing of this does strike me as a little odd…
But I do hope he’s feeling better and is well on his way to recovering from his depression. I wish only the best for the guy.
The inbound to McGinnis, drives, stops, pumps, shoots, short, no good...AND THE GAME IS OVER! ~ Bill Schonely
by SandbergOnSports on Jan 30, 2009 4:54 PM PST reply actions
much different amount of pressure when you’re accountable as a head coach to the university, fans, teenage players rather than just skill developing pro basketball players. much different atmosphere in socal rather than portland.
by Ben Golliver on Jan 30, 2009 5:03 PM PST up reply actions
Sounds like a good thing
I wrote this fanpost about a month ago after Bayno took his initial leave of absence from LMU.
That fanpost was largely based on an LA Times article which reported Bayno’s troubles really began to mount during a 10-game losing streak by LMU. The Times report said that he was hardly sleeping or eating as he personally tried to figure out ways to turn the team’s fortunes around. In short, it sounded like he was taking too much of the coaching burden on himself rather than delegating it to his assistants.
Definitely sounds like someone who is better suited to be a teacher – which is more of an assistant’s role – and not an administrator, which is primarily the head coach’s role.
If he really is back to stay in Portland, it’s great news for the Blazers. Especially LMA and Oden, as the play of the big men really seemed to improve under his tutelage the last time he was here.
Absolutely
If Bayno is back, add 3-4 wins to our total for next year, IMO. Maybe more.
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More
Also look for Outlaw to improve and perhaps LMA as well. They have both responded very well to Bayno’s coaching attention in the past.
KP – if you are reading this, please get it done! Add a new assistant position (don’t lose any of the other assistants) for Bill.
by DonkeyShins on Jan 31, 2009 12:03 PM PST up reply actions
Me too.
"Aneurysm".
When Outlaw wins a game on a last-second shot, it’s called an "annthefaneurysm". QualityPie
I don't like them.....
…..to be missing!!
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by 92wastheyear on Jan 30, 2009 8:18 PM PST up reply actions
I hate the practice reports...
…because I love them so much (you know, when something is so hot it feel cold, or whatever).
by Bust a Bucket on Jan 30, 2009 9:11 PM PST up reply actions
Big game against Utah
just saying
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As far as
playoff seeding and all, you know.
When I rule the world, everyone will know how to use Excel.
No point, really
The only mild fireworks today came when Nate openly challenged a reporter’s premise that tomorrow’s game against Utah is a “big game” because of playoff/seeding implications.
When I rule the world, everyone will know how to use Excel.
A sad day in American health care
Instead of putting Bayno in a rubber room, he must have to wear those things on his arms.
Tom you consistently make me laugh
"..[Travis Outlaw] could jump, grab a rafter, eat a sandwich, and then dunk.."
tmundal 12/30/07
This reminds me an old Alice Cooper song
BTW this is a ballad
The California air
Your nightgown on the stairs
I remember every night
Scenes from home in the Quiet Room
How long have I been gone
Did winter kill the lawn
And all those polaroids you sent
Are on the wall in the Quiet Room
They’ve got this place
Where they’ve been keeping me
Where I can’t hurt myself
I can’t get my wrists to bleed
Just don’t know why
Suicide appeals to me
The Quiet Room
Is sterilized and white
It’s like a tomb
With just a moth stained naked light
Plastic forks and spoons
No laces in my shoes
They all know what I tried to do
Outside the Quiet Room
This quiet place
It ain’t so new to me
It’s haunted atmosphere
Has heard so many scream
My home from home
My twilight zone
My strangest dream
My confidant
I have confessed my life
The Quiet Room
Knows more about me than my wife
They’ve got this place
Where they’ve been keeping me
Where I can’t hurt myself
I just can’t
I just can’t get these damn wrists to bleed
A mattress on the floor
No handles on the door
I really need nothing here
I’m alone
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by 92wastheyear on Jan 31, 2009 10:55 AM PST up reply actions
It's like Edward 40-hands
except they are big foam cushions instead of 40s.
by Bust a Bucket on Jan 31, 2009 12:38 PM PST up reply actions
Maybe that WAS Bill Bayno I saw
at a Blazer game with KP. BEN – I asked you that on the Bat Phone, but it may have been when the bat phone was out of commission. I assume it is gone never to be restored? (phone, not my question)
the bat phone is still operational and will return with a big presence at some point. TBD. it was attracting some sketchy messages. i wanted to wait those out.
by Ben Golliver on Jan 31, 2009 1:56 PM PST up reply actions
sketchy messages?
like what did they say?
by Bust a Bucket on Jan 31, 2009 2:15 PM PST up reply actions
Like
you don’t know.
You are undoubtedly the prime suspect for sketchy messages.
Oops. Forgot.
You and TiH are the prime suspects.
When I rule the world, everyone will know how to use Excel.
Hey now
I’m doing all I can to avoid being grouped in with Bust a Bucket. I might even need to change my name.
.
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