11/14 Junk Drawer
by prezofdeath on Nov 13, 2009 8:53 PM PST
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PrintSup all y'all! This is the Drawer de Junk.
So today on F. B. I noticed Gavin Dawson became a fan of "pretending to text in awkward situations."
What's your secret formula for escaping awkward situations? How do you get out? Or do you bask in the awkwardness--"just to see what it feels like"?
I don't always junk here, but when I do--I prefer Love Galacteys.
Stay peaceful my friends.
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Chris Paul should just sit when we play them in NOLA
Two times in a row he’s been hurt when we’re down there. Cursed I tells ya.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
It'a all my fault
Both times I made Shrimp Creole as a lucky meal. I really like Chris Paul, so I’ll never make it again when we play the Hornets. It was delicious though.
your voodoo sounds delish
I would give it all up for a billion dollars
by Tyler Durrden on Nov 13, 2009 10:54 PM PST up reply actions
what are you making for the game with Charlotte?
I hope it’s not bobcat.
I would give it all up for a billion dollars
by Tyler Durrden on Nov 13, 2009 11:01 PM PST up reply actions
I've overdosed on cooking
Hopefully we’re getting a late lunch at Pine State Biscuit. If we blow it and can’t get there before they close, I’ll do a biscuit sammie similar to ones they sell there.
my friends own that place
you going to psu or belmont?
I would give it all up for a billion dollars
by Tyler Durrden on Nov 13, 2009 11:09 PM PST up reply actions
I LOVE that place
I’m a sucker for good, basic food done extremely well. Belmont is closer to my house.
Nice, yeah those guys went through so many biscuit recipes trying to get it down. I'm so stoked for how well they've done.
I helped Walt(one of the owners) with a few of the fixtures at the Belmont spot when they were getting ready to open. If you look at the wall where the tag from Guy Fieri is, the dollar on the wall is mine. I got the first biscuit sandwich from that place.
I would give it all up for a billion dollars
by Tyler Durrden on Nov 13, 2009 11:16 PM PST up reply actions
ooh pine state biscuit I want to go there over thanksgiving. I heard that they are awesome.
free bayless
by Cablinasian on Nov 13, 2009 11:13 PM PST up reply actions
reggie deluxe!
get the fried green tomatoes too. Awesome.
I would give it all up for a billion dollars
by Tyler Durrden on Nov 13, 2009 11:13 PM PST up reply actions
And his ankle crumpled like the twisted broken shrimp between Corvid's fingers
But slowly things happen that they cannot help and the Blazers Fellowship of the Ring begins to break apart
C-LOL
"And in the end
The love you take
Is equal to the love you make." -The Beatles
by 92wastheyear on Nov 14, 2009 10:39 AM PST up reply actions
"Go for it!"
“What is that? From the 80’s? "
“More like the 70’s”
"And in the end
The love you take
Is equal to the love you make." -The Beatles
by 92wastheyear on Nov 14, 2009 10:57 AM PST up reply actions
We went to a southern restaurant yesteday
We had red beans and rice, crawfish etouffee, hush puppies, shrimp and sausage jambalaya, alligator bites, and cornbread.
It was the best southern food I’ve had since 1996.
by tominhawaii on Nov 14, 2009 11:21 AM PST up reply actions
When I'm in an awkward situation
I just write a fanpost and post it.
i realllllllllllllllly hate your sig :(
n o offense
-BlazerFan1
when i'm in an awkward situation
i text the other person.
Bring the bling to Rip City, Natch'
Trade John Canzano!
Best hidden message ever barring none, prez
"oh dear god. Please be more irresponsible". - Claire
by idoltime on Nov 13, 2009 8:58 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
suck up
I would give it all up for a billion dollars
by Tyler Durrden on Nov 13, 2009 8:59 PM PST up reply actions
The POR/NO joke in the last JD was just to good
by southern oregon on Nov 13, 2009 8:59 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
I just thought of something
New Jersey is doing very bad right now, say they get the number 1 pick and draft John Wall then on top of that sign Lebron James.
Holy cow that team would be stacked
by Starvin' Marvin on Nov 13, 2009 9:01 PM PST reply actions
John Wall + LeBron + decent free agent?
yipes.
My life has a superb cast, but I can't figure out the plot. --Woody Paige
I don't like where you're going
I would give it all up for a billion dollars
by Tyler Durrden on Nov 13, 2009 9:02 PM PST up reply actions
+ Harris +Lopez
Blazers make the Fans, Fans don't make the Blazers--broyposse
by DrivetheLane on Nov 13, 2009 9:03 PM PST up reply actions
you can stop now
I would give it all up for a billion dollars
by Tyler Durrden on Nov 13, 2009 9:03 PM PST up reply actions
Think thats bad?
Imagine if Lakers went Pau mobster style again and did a sign n trade lebron for artest. And yes I’m probably going to be banned for that statement right there.
Portland could coast along with their superior talent and stay right with us. Now that Portland woke up, the hammer cometh down.
by Batumshakalaka on Nov 13, 2009 11:36 PM PST up reply actions
LBJ wouldn't go there
He wants to win now, I don’t think that’s good enough.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
i think NJ would be fine for LBJ.
Harris and Lopez alone make the cast as good as what he’s got in CLE.
Blazers make the Fans, Fans don't make the Blazers--broyposse
by DrivetheLane on Nov 13, 2009 9:04 PM PST up reply actions
But would it help his endorsements?
If they move to Brooklyn sure, but not if they stay out there or move to Newark.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
the dudes a global icon and he plays in Cleveland right now.
moving to NJ isn’t gonna hurt him. Might not really help him, but how much help does he need in that department?
Blazers make the Fans, Fans don't make the Blazers--broyposse
by DrivetheLane on Nov 13, 2009 9:05 PM PST up reply actions
He's pretty close to NYC
its like what a 30 min drive from Newark to NYC?
by Starvin' Marvin on Nov 13, 2009 9:16 PM PST up reply actions
yep. also true.
Blazers make the Fans, Fans don't make the Blazers--broyposse
by DrivetheLane on Nov 13, 2009 9:17 PM PST up reply actions
it's like 20 minutes accross the river by garbage barge
I would give it all up for a billion dollars
by Tyler Durrden on Nov 13, 2009 9:17 PM PST up reply actions
I honestly think he's going to Brooklyn
It’s NYC, which is what he wants, the Nets actually have some decent young guys (Harris, Lopez, Williams, Lee – although they should have kept Andersen), a high draft pick with a decent class coming out, LeBron and Jay Z (part owner) are boys, and they will have a rich Russian oligarch who can print his own currency for an owner. Plus, it fits with what seems to be LeBron’s “leader of the new school” public persona/marketing campaign – change from 23 to 6 because you’re your own man, same thing goes for building the NYC basketball version of the Mets (Nets) rather than gravy training off the legacy of the Yankees (Knicks). I think he’s a Brooklyn Net next year.
I hate Comcast
Card carrying member of Team Bayless
I need to stop being so hard on Steve Blake. Even though I'd rather see him as a top 5 backup PG than an undersized starting SG, he's a Bazer, he works hard, he has earned respect.
by blazeraddict on Nov 13, 2009 9:24 PM PST up reply actions
my whole life is an awkward situation.
i’ve yet to find a way to resolve the issue.
Blazers make the Fans, Fans don't make the Blazers--broyposse
I just ask "What, do I got a booger?"
I would give it all up for a billion dollars
by Tyler Durrden on Nov 13, 2009 9:02 PM PST up reply actions
i just assume i've got one
so i keep putting my hands on my nose and sniffing……
i wonder if that’s part of the problem?
Blazers make the Fans, Fans don't make the Blazers--broyposse
by DrivetheLane on Nov 13, 2009 9:05 PM PST up reply actions
it is?
just goes to show you what i’m dealing with.
Blazers make the Fans, Fans don't make the Blazers--broyposse
by DrivetheLane on Nov 13, 2009 9:07 PM PST up reply actions
penguin.
what with having the wings but not being able to fly. that’s awkward.
Blazers make the Fans, Fans don't make the Blazers--broyposse
by DrivetheLane on Nov 13, 2009 9:06 PM PST up reply actions
neither, they are both comfortable in their own skin.
Think about it, the penguin struts around with its chest puffed out and its head held high. And that’s when it’s walking, it’s not even in its element. It knows that if it can just get in some water it’s gonna kick some serious A.
And Turtles don’t live by anyone’s rules but their own. They live life at their own pace, and they follow their own agenda. If they don’t like what’s going on they can just tuck into their own little protective shell, and have some quality “me time”
I’m not sure if you could have found two more confident creatures in the entire animal kingdom.
I would give it all up for a billion dollars
by Tyler Durrden on Nov 13, 2009 9:11 PM PST up reply actions
good call
I would give it all up for a billion dollars
by Tyler Durrden on Nov 13, 2009 9:22 PM PST up reply actions
gay panda
I would give it all up for a billion dollars
by Tyler Durrden on Nov 13, 2009 9:25 PM PST up reply actions
sorry this is much more awkward
I would give it all up for a billion dollars
by Tyler Durrden on Nov 13, 2009 9:28 PM PST up reply actions
i'd have to agree.
that is way more awkward
Blazers make the Fans, Fans don't make the Blazers--broyposse
by DrivetheLane on Nov 13, 2009 9:29 PM PST up reply actions
I know it's not good for the standings
but I can’t help but smile watching the Lakers struggle
I hate Comcast
Card carrying member of Team Bayless
I need to stop being so hard on Steve Blake. Even though I'd rather see him as a top 5 backup PG than an undersized starting SG, he's a Bazer, he works hard, he has earned respect.
i can't decide what to feel about this game.
Blazers make the Fans, Fans don't make the Blazers--broyposse
by DrivetheLane on Nov 13, 2009 9:14 PM PST up reply actions
who are they playing?
I only watch one game a night.
I would give it all up for a billion dollars
by Tyler Durrden on Nov 13, 2009 9:19 PM PST up reply actions
lame
I would give it all up for a billion dollars
by Tyler Durrden on Nov 13, 2009 9:20 PM PST up reply actions
Kobe has 0 in the 3rd
That’s why they’re losing.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
Maybe its like us without Stat Bo a few years back
Without their ball hog they are a much better team.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
like when we beat boston last season
without Broy?
by Starvin' Marvin on Nov 13, 2009 9:21 PM PST up reply actions
No because that was one game
They’ve now won 4 in a row.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
I am beating Norsk in FBB.
hee hee hee
i realllllllllllllllly hate your sig :(
n o offense
-BlazerFan1
don't beat him too bad.
i got him next week and i don’t need him upset and gunning for a win.
Blazers make the Fans, Fans don't make the Blazers--broyposse
by DrivetheLane on Nov 13, 2009 9:33 PM PST up reply actions
I'm sorry, I'm playing Ark, not Norsk. My bad.
i realllllllllllllllly hate your sig :(
n o offense
-BlazerFan1
oh. well then.
carry on. i don’t have to play him again till the last week or so.
Blazers make the Fans, Fans don't make the Blazers--broyposse
by DrivetheLane on Nov 13, 2009 9:36 PM PST up reply actions
you’re also not winning…
Bust a bucket, who’d a dunk it, Blazer duty, super sunk it, slammin’ geez it, killer threes it, go up-get it-got it-good!
by The Arkitect on Nov 14, 2009 12:11 AM PST up reply actions
Someone must have made a free throw late last night.
Boooo!
i realllllllllllllllly hate your sig :(
n o offense
-BlazerFan1
I'm beating ltrain 7-1 in the ESPN league at the moment
You won.
by Roybot on Nov 11, 2009 1:41 AM PST
sorry there aren't more stats for you to beat me on...
i love how lopez shot less than .100% from the field today…
by galacticlove on Nov 13, 2009 10:11 PM PST up reply actions
i'm tied with him in the yahoo league. 4-4
it’s gonna be close.
Blazers make the Fans, Fans don't make the Blazers--broyposse
by DrivetheLane on Nov 13, 2009 9:37 PM PST up reply actions
haha. i'll take whatever i can get if it means i win.
Blazers make the Fans, Fans don't make the Blazers--broyposse
by DrivetheLane on Nov 13, 2009 9:47 PM PST up reply actions
Giving up Joel was a mistake, but it can be corrected (not this week though)
But slowly things happen that they cannot help and the Blazers Fellowship of the Ring begins to break apart
yeah, cause chuck hays and corey brewer would have made a big difference
You won.
by Roybot on Nov 11, 2009 1:41 AM PST
FYI, our game tomorrow in CHA is live on NBA TV (as well as CSN)
So says ESPN.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
mike barrett said that on 95.5 today
I would give it all up for a billion dollars
by Tyler Durrden on Nov 13, 2009 9:31 PM PST up reply actions
Nice for our fans who dont' have Comcast
Or live in OR.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
LA is getting their butts handed to them...
Blazers make the Fans, Fans don't make the Blazers--broyposse
Kobe is shooting them out of the game
As I said above, 0 in the quarter for Kobe.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
yeah but when it's this bad
it’s more than just Kobe not scoring
Blazers make the Fans, Fans don't make the Blazers--broyposse
by DrivetheLane on Nov 13, 2009 9:32 PM PST up reply actions
this is one day after all of the ridiculous hype after beating the Suns
You won.
by Roybot on Nov 11, 2009 1:41 AM PST
In retrospect
Suns 8-1 start=total fluke.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
I agree, I did think it was funny how they got rid of shaq and all of the sudden their offense was scoring like two years ago.
I would give it all up for a billion dollars
by Tyler Durrden on Nov 13, 2009 9:38 PM PST up reply actions
I think they make the playoffs
Because NOLA appears to be out, but they’re probably 1 and done and with this old a team they could suck next year.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
that channing frye stat was crazy today, eh? The one that says he's made more three pointers so far this year, than in his last four years combined.
I would give it all up for a billion dollars
by Tyler Durrden on Nov 13, 2009 9:40 PM PST up reply actions
What happens when the coach tells you not to shoot 3's?
by southern oregon on Nov 13, 2009 9:43 PM PST up reply actions
he's made like 22 so far in 9 games
and 20 in his previous 4 seasons. It seems like that was a talent that was severely under-utilized. I couldn’t ever see him being a down-low banger type, but he can shoot. I’m glad to see him doing well down there.
I would give it all up for a billion dollars
by Tyler Durrden on Nov 13, 2009 9:46 PM PST up reply actions
Me too
He wasn’t a great fit for our style. I mean the only reason we had him was as a result of dumping Stat Bo, which is an awesome thing.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
yeah, you gotta love him just for that.
I would give it all up for a billion dollars
by Tyler Durrden on Nov 13, 2009 9:48 PM PST up reply actions
I know its bad for the standings
But seeing the Lakers get wacked like this is awesome.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
I really wish they were interviewing Phil Jackson instead of Karl right now
That would be so funny.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
Dave just weighed in on Sass's post and gave him a big thanks for the post.
……………….so much for what I know about posting???
Romance me with that Roy rainbow shot which took flight from way beyond the arc and sailed so high that before it came back down to earth sealing the victory, it kissed the rafters and said "You're mine baby."
Maybe dave is retiring and Sass is taking over.
My life has a superb cast, but I can't figure out the plot. --Woody Paige
by prezofdeath on Nov 13, 2009 10:04 PM PST up reply actions
It's possible... maybe he just wanted him to feel welcome after the stuff we flung his way.
I just hope it’s not adding fuel to the fire.
Romance me with that Roy rainbow shot which took flight from way beyond the arc and sailed so high that before it came back down to earth sealing the victory, it kissed the rafters and said "You're mine baby."
hopefully he doesn't know who dave is
I would give it all up for a billion dollars
by Tyler Durrden on Nov 13, 2009 10:08 PM PST up reply actions
How awesome would it have been if Dave signed it
-Dave or whatever my name is
You’re Right-The Arkitect
so freakin awesome
I would give it all up for a billion dollars
by Tyler Durrden on Nov 13, 2009 10:11 PM PST up reply actions
totally!!!
….and another stellar front-page story by "what’s his name".
Oh, you know, the guy that runs this place, I’ll think of it in a minute, "cause it’s me.
Romance me with that Roy rainbow shot which took flight from way beyond the arc and sailed so high that before it came back down to earth sealing the victory, it kissed the rafters and said "You're mine baby."
lolllll
My life has a superb cast, but I can't figure out the plot. --Woody Paige
by prezofdeath on Nov 13, 2009 10:13 PM PST up reply actions
Are you referring to "what’s his name"???
Romance me with that Roy rainbow shot which took flight from way beyond the arc and sailed so high that before it came back down to earth sealing the victory, it kissed the rafters and said "You're mine baby."
i think the thank you part was for not writing another recap
i realllllllllllllllly hate your sig :(
n o offense
-BlazerFan1
boy, I didn't get that out of it - but maybe so.
Romance me with that Roy rainbow shot which took flight from way beyond the arc and sailed so high that before it came back down to earth sealing the victory, it kissed the rafters and said "You're mine baby."
i didn't get that either.
seemed more of a “make him feel welcome” type of thing.
Blazers make the Fans, Fans don't make the Blazers--broyposse
by DrivetheLane on Nov 13, 2009 10:10 PM PST up reply actions
Call me crazy, but I wouldn't be shocked if Dave thought it was a bigger slap in the fact that a group of ...
JDers have done their own game threads than any of the unnecessary post-game wrap-up fan posts that Aaron Sass has flooded the sidebar with recently. I really don’t care either way, but a part of me thinks that Corivd’s comments about how some folks in the JD are too “cliquey” and are using Blazersedge in a very similar way for which they were criticizing Sass are right on the money.
Dear Paul Allen:
Fire Nate McMillan & hire Jeff Van Gundy.
Sincerely,
AK1984
by AK1984 on Nov 13, 2009 10:11 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Ugh, that should say slap in the face.
Anyway, let me elaborate on my point in the last sentence of the above post.
Just like how Aaron Sass was fairly criticized for having an unbalanced amount of fan posts compared to comments, a person may argue that folks who post almost strictly in the JD aren’t using Blazersedge in the manner that’s intended. Using the JD as a lifestyle forum and avoiding basketball comversation in the main page threads and other fan posts is not a way to partake in the community as a whole.
For me, I guess my stance is that people should get involved in all aspects of Blazersedge; otherwise, you have no room to complain about stuff that goes on outside of your normal commenting area.
Dear Paul Allen:
Fire Nate McMillan & hire Jeff Van Gundy.
Sincerely,
AK1984
i think this is a very good point.
For me, I guess my stance is that people should get involved in all aspects of Blazersedge; otherwise, you have no room to complain about stuff that goes on outside of your normal commenting area.
Blazers make the Fans, Fans don't make the Blazers--broyposse
by DrivetheLane on Nov 13, 2009 10:19 PM PST up reply actions
As much as people joke about only reading the JD
I rarely see people only here in the JD, and not elsewhere on this site as well.
And of course, the JD Gameday thread experiment ended as of Wednesday’s game, with a few exceptions who really want to do their own thing.
I don't like venturing outside the JD anymore
the threads before the season started (the racism one, for example) really scared me off. I might start going back out there more often later on this season.
I do post in the GDTs occasionally, if I’m watching the game by myself.
"Your best?!?!! Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and &^%@ the prom queen"
2008 Civil War: Oregon 65 - Oregon State 38
Yeah, most people who are regular JDers participate elsewhere on the site.
There are a group of folks, however, who treat this as almost like a LiveJournal.
On this matter, my unsolicited advice — which can be taken or tossed out for all I care — is that people who tend to post strictly in the JD should broaden their horizons. Heck, maybe they should even consider making a basketball-related fan post instead of a JD fan post for once in their life. That’s just a suggestion, though.
Dear Paul Allen:
Fire Nate McMillan & hire Jeff Van Gundy.
Sincerely,
AK1984
I agree with this
"Your best?!?!! Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and &^%@ the prom queen"
2008 Civil War: Oregon 65 - Oregon State 38
just like how people who strictly write fanposts, should engage in conversation on someone elses fanpost once in a while
I would give it all up for a billion dollars
by Tyler Durrden on Nov 13, 2009 10:32 PM PST up reply actions
Right, it's a two-way street.
Dear Paul Allen:
Fire Nate McMillan & hire Jeff Van Gundy.
Sincerely,
AK1984
I’m not sure what game recaps you refer to other than a couple people wrote recaps who
attended the preseason games when those games weren’t televised.
I wrote one recap, for the sole purpose to see if it would be duplicated, and it was.
I don’t see this on a par at all, there’s one JD (2 lately), for thousands of comments, where people do bring up basketball, but in more of a lunchroom type setting.
There are literally thousands of posters who frequent this blog and if we all did a post game recap, I’d be gone in a heartbeat.
Romance me with that Roy rainbow shot which took flight from way beyond the arc and sailed so high that before it came back down to earth sealing the victory, it kissed the rafters and said "You're mine baby."
by Blazer1342 on Nov 13, 2009 10:29 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Also it’s not on par at another level.
I would never join some blog to do nothing but shoot the breeze.
I very much like living in the JD, and shooting the breeze with people I’ve met here. And love the fact that there is all kinds breaking news (basketball and other) that are brought up in this very JD. I venture out and read posts all the time.
While there is a point to make if one only lived in the JD, Someone mainly residing in the JD is entirely unrelated to having a post ratio of 1:1, making duplicate posts, and making a ton of posts that belong as a comment in someone else’s thread.
Romance me with that Roy rainbow shot which took flight from way beyond the arc and sailed so high that before it came back down to earth sealing the victory, it kissed the rafters and said "You're mine baby."
I dont see any thing in this JD or the last that looks like a game thread hijack but I dont care for his
Agressive young journalist “LOOK AT ME” style
by southern oregon on Nov 13, 2009 10:18 PM PST up reply actions
I'm with you and everyone else regarding how the guy hijacking the website as a format for ...
his own pseudo-blog was a dumb, selfish idea and should’ve been put to bed way sooner by Dave and Ben. Yet, at the same time, I bet that the newbie received some sympathy from those two due to the sanctimonious vigilante justice he relentlessly received from hardcore JDers.
Dear Paul Allen:
Fire Nate McMillan & hire Jeff Van Gundy.
Sincerely,
AK1984
IF YOU'RE TALKING ABOUT ME JUST SAY MY NAME AK
Yeah, I don’t want us bombarding poor new members…
He just needed some prodding, a gentle nudge saying “just post a lil’ less or at least make ’em better”.
Thanks mort, for filling up the deficiencies where my comment lacked yesterday.
After your comment I was really wishing that I had included a line similar in thought to your last remarks, so as to put something out there that had a friendlier disposition to it. I probably shouldn’t attempt posting on things that have a more serious tone while I’m at work.
You are such the consummate pro. In an upside down world where peasants rule the world and kings and magistrates’ are the eyesore of humanity, you would be the most miserable, dirty, filthy, beggar in all the land and I would be the glorious king who would undoubtedly kill myself due to the bane of my existence, except for the fact that I could use my wealth to create mass quantities of completely worn out boots, shoes, and clothes for the maintenance of your lifestyle, and the subsistence of all your hobo companions – and that my friend, would be the only joy of my suffocating, meager, continued existence.
In light of recent events, I’m feeling it was all for not anyway.
Romance me with that Roy rainbow shot which took flight from way beyond the arc and sailed so high that before it came back down to earth sealing the victory, it kissed the rafters and said "You're mine baby."
I don't think anyone said anything that bad
And I think it’ll really help if some are strong on the kid and then I or others can come in and play nice cop.
To me, no one woulda’ thought he was posting too much if it was good. He’s young though, and just trying, so I can’t be too hard on him. And when people get on a kid, a young guy usually will be defensive— and he didn’t do that bad responding either, but did what you’d expect: the ol’ “don’t like it don’t read it I don’t care” thang.
I could use some new shoes, 1342!!
I stay pretty much away from the politics and drama within Bedge.
But I do kind of cringe when there are mocking comments about another poster, especially one who is relatively new. Not a fan of talking behind someone’s back.
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
by blzrfan on Nov 13, 2009 10:46 PM PST up reply actions 5 recs
agreed
My life has a superb cast, but I can't figure out the plot. --Woody Paige
by prezofdeath on Nov 13, 2009 10:48 PM PST up reply actions
Holy Crap...
anyone else just see that dunk by Lawson? That was sick!!!!
Kenny Wheaton #20; The Pick - 1994 v UW. Matthew Harper #20; The Pick #2 - 2007 v USC. John Boyett #20;...
You call this junk, I've seen better junk on the sidebar!!!
Romance me with that Roy rainbow shot which took flight from way beyond the arc and sailed so high that before it came back down to earth sealing the victory, it kissed the rafters and said "You're mine baby."
Should I do a trade sass for pooky fanshot?
by southern oregon on Nov 13, 2009 10:11 PM PST up reply actions
Draft the Sass and trade him to Sac for Pooky and a 2nd round pick?
by southern oregon on Nov 13, 2009 10:28 PM PST up reply actions
nah we gotta throw more in
Sass may contribute fanposts galore but pookey is a 20k+ commenter.
by Starvin' Marvin on Nov 13, 2009 10:29 PM PST up reply actions
I loved the sniveling at the silver screen
Doe’s that make me a bad person?
by southern oregon on Nov 13, 2009 10:06 PM PST reply actions
nope.
Blazers make the Fans, Fans don't make the Blazers--broyposse
by DrivetheLane on Nov 13, 2009 10:10 PM PST up reply actions
i do the awkward turtle.
…
"There are a few teams you have to watch out for in the fourth quarter."
"Yeah, but Portland definitely is not one of them."
-New Orleans Hornets broadcasters at the end of the third quarter with the Hornets leading 74-59. Portland later ends up winning 97-89.
"They don't mind him shooting that shot at all. Rudy Fernandez is not that great of a 3pt shooter."
-New Orleans Hornets broadcasters right after a Rudy Fernandez missed 3pter. Rudy Fernandez finished the game with three 3pters on six attempts.
by Tofu Anonymous on Nov 13, 2009 10:12 PM PST reply actions
when you say you "do" the awkward turtle...
I would give it all up for a billion dollars
by Tyler Durrden on Nov 13, 2009 10:15 PM PST up reply actions
in case some of you are not educated in the awkward turtle...
"There are a few teams you have to watch out for in the fourth quarter."
"Yeah, but Portland definitely is not one of them."
-New Orleans Hornets broadcasters at the end of the third quarter with the Hornets leading 74-59. Portland later ends up winning 97-89.
"They don't mind him shooting that shot at all. Rudy Fernandez is not that great of a 3pt shooter."
-New Orleans Hornets broadcasters right after a Rudy Fernandez missed 3pter. Rudy Fernandez finished the game with three 3pters on six attempts.
by Tofu Anonymous on Nov 13, 2009 10:16 PM PST up reply actions
I don't get it
I would give it all up for a billion dollars
by Tyler Durrden on Nov 13, 2009 10:19 PM PST up reply actions
Wow, the Kings have won 4 in a row
Ime Udoka getting good minutes and contributing. Sergio got a DNP-CD tonight.
Brandon Roy, 'nuff said.
Ime Udoka shouldn't've ever been cut by the Portland Trail Blazers, which is another reason why Paul ...
Allen should remove himself from making any basketball-related decisions. Allen may be a genius in some aspects of life; yet, he’s an idiot regarding basketball, which was most recently shown with his unwarranted love affair with Patty Mills.
Dear Paul Allen:
Fire Nate McMillan & hire Jeff Van Gundy.
Sincerely,
AK1984
Yeah
That’s gonna last.
I’m sorry the Blazers cut Ime, but let’s not get carried away with the whole "Sacramento is an NBA Powerhouse’ vibe. They’ll still be vacationing early come April.
"My shoulder is OK. And away we go." -- Nic Batum
"wang-dang diddly wubba SPROING wow-wow" -- Dave
sergio DNP on the kings?
dang, i wish he would have developed into a truballer. he would have been so fun if he could have gotten to 80% of a Nash
My life has a superb cast, but I can't figure out the plot. --Woody Paige
by prezofdeath on Nov 13, 2009 10:23 PM PST up reply actions
maybe in the chinese league
boy that trade did not work out for him
I would give it all up for a billion dollars
by Tyler Durrden on Nov 13, 2009 10:24 PM PST up reply actions
lol
the entire nba landscape would have changed. Suns wouldn’t have lost to the spurs, and now would have had 3 consecutive titles. Everybody in the NBA would have an apostrophe in their first name as a tribute to Amar’e.
"B-Roy is the best shooting guard I have played against"
-Ron Artest
by premthegrem on Nov 13, 2009 10:29 PM PST up reply actions
lol
I started writing that post meaning every word, but then got lost thinking how to make it funny yet true. Then I just let it become farcical. But in a nutshell, I do not think Sergio would have become as aimless as he is today if he had played with the suns. He can’t shoot the ball, but he can dish, and would have learned from the pre-eminent pg in the league. He got traded from the absolute best situation to the absolute worst situation in the NBA for his style of play.
"B-Roy is the best shooting guard I have played against"
-Ron Artest
by premthegrem on Nov 13, 2009 10:34 PM PST up reply actions
I couldn't decide if you were being serious or not. :)
But yeah, Sergio went from being with Steve Nash and Mike D’Antoni to Jarrett Jack, Steve Blake and Nate McMillan with Brandon Roy. One one those two groups is much more suited to growing his style.
Sergio likely wouldn’t be a star right now, but the Suns environment would probably have fostered the better parts of his game while still allowing him to be a bit free-wheeling.
The apostrophe thing would have been optional.
-Tim’may
D'Antoni never really plays rooks/young guys either
He rides Nash hard. The up and down style woulda’ been better for Sergio, but his lack of shot would have hurt him with the Suns as well and they’d still try to bring in a veteran PG… which they did with Banks and others, but D’Antoni never trusted anyone else when he could ride Nash hard.
I think the Blazers wasn’t a great place for Sergio, with our coach and our pace, but he has clear and big holes in his game that will cause him problems for ANY team trying to win.
The Dubs, he’d be perfect for, if Nelly didn’t prefer small SGs as PGs.
The Kings under Westphal, before getting Tyreke, was probably the best place for him— a team not trying to win (well, shows what I know, they’ve won 4 in a row) and plays up tempo.
He’s still got plenty of time to carve out a niche there.
As well as Beno is playing Sergio is doomed to the end of the bench
which is to bad,in the right situation he could do a lot better{see Channing}
by southern oregon on Nov 13, 2009 10:44 PM PST up reply actions
I ain't looked at Beno's stats yet
And since I don’t got my normal League Pass, I feel woefully under-learned about who is doing what now.
Beno looked like Nice-Beno the one time I saw him this season, but that’s how Beno is… looks like he’s worth the full MLE he got one night, and a brickmaster who turns the ball over 3 times a quarter the next.
Sergio could beat him out, but I’d say Beno likely has a better all-round game when both are at their absolute best.
But Beno is making the big $'s and is playing a lot better than last year
btw I hear they are shoping a “life and times of Robert Johnson” script,ask your spies what they hear on the jungle drums.
by southern oregon on Nov 13, 2009 10:52 PM PST up reply actions
The money thing seemed like the biggest problem before the year
Any team would put the guy they’re paying 30 million bucks to over the kid in his last year of his rookie deal who just got there.
I hoped either Sergio would just flat out out play Beno, or Beno would suck so much they’d say “let’s see what that kid from Guam or whatever can do”.
Bowling alllllll weekend :)
gotta get ready since my competition gets back in town tomorrow
by Starvin' Marvin on Nov 13, 2009 10:30 PM PST reply actions
well
welcome back to the greatest city in the united states
by Starvin' Marvin on Nov 13, 2009 10:33 PM PST up reply actions
thanks!! i am loving every cold moment of it... :)
endless sun is highly overrated…
by galacticlove on Nov 13, 2009 10:51 PM PST up reply actions
i like rain
therefore i like portland
i couldnt stand sun all day erry day
by Starvin' Marvin on Nov 13, 2009 10:52 PM PST up reply actions
i'm good with weather too..
but i do love the summer..
by galacticlove on Nov 13, 2009 10:53 PM PST up reply actions
yeahhhhhh summer is cool here
not in vegas or phoenix(so i hear)
by Starvin' Marvin on Nov 13, 2009 10:55 PM PST up reply actions
yeah i would avoid phx in summer..
Mediterranean europe is great in summer… san diego is nice.. i didn’t get enough summer last year in portland..
by galacticlove on Nov 13, 2009 10:57 PM PST up reply actions
worst summer ive ever had was in delaware
soooo much humidity
by Starvin' Marvin on Nov 13, 2009 10:59 PM PST up reply actions
San Diego has a nice climate but is not really a nice place anymore
by southern oregon on Nov 13, 2009 11:00 PM PST up reply actions
Thats a pretty low bar
Santa Barbara was a nice place when my kids were born there 30 some years ago,now it sucks
by southern oregon on Nov 13, 2009 11:13 PM PST up reply actions
yeah I wasn't trying to shoot for the moon, so..
i’d also say san diego is better than tempe..
by galacticlove on Nov 13, 2009 11:29 PM PST up reply actions
You sound worried.
"Aneurysm".
When Outlaw wins a game on a last-second shot, it’s called an "annthefaneurysm". QualityPie
I think you secretly are
and you probably should be — 100 points is alot and your punishment for losing the bet sucks.
"Your best?!?!! Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and &^%@ the prom queen"
2008 Civil War: Oregon 65 - Oregon State 38
I still think you guys dont understand
i have to lose straight up for the bad stuff. If I win by say 80 i dont gotta be a woman
by Starvin' Marvin on Nov 13, 2009 10:37 PM PST up reply actions
I don't beleive this LOL
I would give it all up for a billion dollars
by Tyler Durrden on Nov 13, 2009 10:36 PM PST up reply actions
good luck.
haha. train like Rocky in Russia
Blazers make the Fans, Fans don't make the Blazers--broyposse
by DrivetheLane on Nov 13, 2009 10:31 PM PST up reply actions
or just train like the Russian in Russia
mmmm, ’roids.
My life has a superb cast, but I can't figure out the plot. --Woody Paige
by prezofdeath on Nov 13, 2009 10:32 PM PST up reply actions
thanks bro
I got league tomorrow then I’m bowling 2 squads of a tournament in Beaverton
then Sunday I gotta be up in Longview at like 8. ewww
by Starvin' Marvin on Nov 13, 2009 10:32 PM PST up reply actions
you'll be worn out and g-love will win!
that’s what we’d call “irony”
Blazers make the Fans, Fans don't make the Blazers--broyposse
by DrivetheLane on Nov 13, 2009 10:33 PM PST up reply actions
I dont get worn out lol
you know that day we went? yeah i bowled like 6 games earlier that day. I’ll be totally solid
by Starvin' Marvin on Nov 13, 2009 10:34 PM PST up reply actions
haha. i hope so, for your sake.
but only because there won’t be pictures if you lose
Blazers make the Fans, Fans don't make the Blazers--broyposse
by DrivetheLane on Nov 13, 2009 10:36 PM PST up reply actions
Anyone else see Ochocinco try and "bribe" the ref with a $1 bill?
I can’t believe the No Fun League fined him 20 large for it
"Your best?!?!! Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and &^%@ the prom queen"
2008 Civil War: Oregon 65 - Oregon State 38
I was bothered at first, but then decided I was ok with it
Clearly it was a joke. But the NFL wants to be careful with even the appearance of impropriety. He clearly crossed a line by showing currency to the ref.
I would have chuckled if he had been fined one dollar.
That would have been more appropriate. Instead the NFL just looks greedy.
"Aneurysm".
When Outlaw wins a game on a last-second shot, it’s called an "annthefaneurysm". QualityPie
they fined Tommie Harris $7,500 for punching a player on the ground
priorities are messed up here IMO
"Your best?!?!! Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and &^%@ the prom queen"
2008 Civil War: Oregon 65 - Oregon State 38
fan fun
back in HS bunch of friends would go to the basketball games to cheer. We would extend money to the refs when they got close to the sidelines (usually during a time-out)…. we’d beg ’em to take the bribe for a call or two… usually got a good chuckle from the refs.
Dogs have Owners, Cats have Staff.
lol
"Your best?!?!! Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and &^%@ the prom queen"
2008 Civil War: Oregon 65 - Oregon State 38
hahaha that would have been funny
I don’t know how the call on the field ended up, but considering it was a one dollar bill and it was obviously in jest, I don’t think there really should be a concern about impropriety.
Now the NBA on the other hand….
"Your best?!?!! Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and &^%@ the prom queen"
2008 Civil War: Oregon 65 - Oregon State 38
it shoulda been in "face-o's"
I would give it all up for a billion dollars
by Tyler Durrden on Nov 13, 2009 10:45 PM PST up reply actions
For soccer fans
WC Qualifier New Zealand vs. Bahrain live at 11 PM Pacific on Fox Sports Soccer Channel or at http://www.justin.tv/wc2010asia
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
hey GLove
how is Syracuse football doing this year? Can they hang on the road against a crappy Louisville team?
"Your best?!?!! Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and &^%@ the prom queen"
2008 Civil War: Oregon 65 - Oregon State 38
up and down cloudy..
the Orange hasn’ t been great by any means.. and they are now injured.. but louisville is really subpar.. the orange could take it but they could also blow it.. plus it is in louisville..
by galacticlove on Nov 13, 2009 11:19 PM PST up reply actions
Louisville is favored by 7 points
I’m considering taking the Orangemen
"Your best?!?!! Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and &^%@ the prom queen"
2008 Civil War: Oregon 65 - Oregon State 38
to win or beat the spread?
i read louisvilles qb is just too weak to compete offensively… but the orange just lost their starting tackle so it’ll be a struggle
by galacticlove on Nov 13, 2009 11:35 PM PST up reply actions
beat the spread
"Your best?!?!! Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and &^%@ the prom queen"
2008 Civil War: Oregon 65 - Oregon State 38
alright
if i lose, you owe me
;)
"Your best?!?!! Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and &^%@ the prom queen"
2008 Civil War: Oregon 65 - Oregon State 38
lol fair enough..
seriously.. i don’t think louisville has it in them to score enough to win by 7.. anything is possible.. but think you got a good bet there..
by galacticlove on Nov 13, 2009 11:42 PM PST up reply actions
did I call this or what, cloudy?
And football ain’t even my game!
Unfortunately.. football ain’t ’cuse’s game either.. i think we’re 0-6 for conference play now..
by galacticlove on Nov 14, 2009 2:34 PM PST up reply actions
excellent call GLove
thank you :)
"Your best?!?!! Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and &^%@ the prom queen"
2008 Civil War: Oregon 65 - Oregon State 38
go ahead
start a conversation
"Your best?!?!! Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and &^%@ the prom queen"
2008 Civil War: Oregon 65 - Oregon State 38
Despite the easy schedule….
I feel like our defense is sustainable. Greg is playing the pick and roll beautifully. He’s shading to one side and recoring to his man.
Andre looked really good on CP tonight. Really, really good. He’s savvy.
I think our defense will be top eight while our offense will regress back to last season as our shooting picks up the pace.
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by Cablinasian on Nov 13, 2009 11:07 PM PST up reply actions
Andre Miller is starting to show why he was such a useful pickup
Though he has a ways to go to really fit into the system. Though, to be fair, the system needs to adjust to him too. (The system needs to handle a PG who can’t shoot from the outside)
This could be a very interesting team (even from a national perspective) by the All Star Break.
the thing that I’m starting to see is that we will be a really, really good defensive team when Oden is dominant. A center warps the entire flow of the game. Teams are U-turning out of the lane.
Add to that an offense that isn’t reliant on any one player, and it’s beautiful. We actually exploited matchups tonight, rather than vice versa.
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by Cablinasian on Nov 13, 2009 11:12 PM PST up reply actions
Just by playing our defense of last season
Which played the odds and let people shoot as long as it was over our hands, and not gambling… by having that big man in the middle who no one wants to attack, it makes our previously weak-esque defense pretty dang good.
With how bad we looked in pre-season defensively, it’s kinda neat to have us (at least statistically) seem good defensively… and I think we’ll get a lot better still.
Teams are U-turning out of the lane.
We were already starting to see that when Oden was struggling last year. Now? Other than foul trouble, Greg is one of the scariest inside presences in the league.
I lost count how many times tonight Oden adjusted shots. And those will never show up in an advanced statistic or on SportsCenter. Only we’re seeing his impact.
I saw CP3 do this so many times tonight
Teams are U-turning out of the lane.
He made one floater early in the game over Oden, but other than that I can’t remember him taking a shot inside. He would just U-turn and look for shooters to pass to.
"Your best?!?!! Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and &^%@ the prom queen"
2008 Civil War: Oregon 65 - Oregon State 38
Dre knows how to use Greg and LMA backing his play and where to rebound
when they are doing the team box out thing that I love so well
by southern oregon on Nov 13, 2009 11:11 PM PST up reply actions
Oden is just so good already
a dominant force rebounding the basketball. Does he have an outside shot to make the All-Defense team?
It really is too bad that he isn’t putting up the gaudy stats like Bynum, because Gregory really deserves more recognition for what he has been doing so far this year.
"Your best?!?!! Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and &^%@ the prom queen"
2008 Civil War: Oregon 65 - Oregon State 38
Yeah the oh crap its Greg altered shots dont show up in the stats but today he is a better defender than Bynum
by southern oregon on Nov 13, 2009 11:16 PM PST up reply actions
far better rebounder as well
Greg > Bynum
in every aspect except scoring.
"Your best?!?!! Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and &^%@ the prom queen"
2008 Civil War: Oregon 65 - Oregon State 38
Bynum is better at staying on the floor
And looks more comfortable still, and of course more offensively polished.
But he’s got more experience, and is integrated in the offense much better still.
Oden is, for sure, a better defender and rebounder, which is no small tatos.
Fluke?
Nah.
They will be a 4 or 5 seed in the playoffs, but they could easily be eliminated in the 1st Round depending on the matchups. They face any team with a low post presence (basically the top 3-4 teams in the West) and they are screwed.
"Your best?!?!! Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and &^%@ the prom queen"
2008 Civil War: Oregon 65 - Oregon State 38
Depends on what ya mean by Fluke
They certainly won’t have one of the best records but that team and it’s style (as long as Nash is healthy) will win games during the regular season.
I think it just proves what we already knew— Nash runs really well, they and that style can score as long as they got decent players, and it won’t matter in the playoffs.
Seems reasonable that, with the drop of Utah, NO, and Houston, they could reach the 6th seed
That leaves a first round opponent of, say, Denver, an interesting Spurs matchup or, dare I say it, Portland. Who can’t seem to handle uptempo teams yet (though it may be ok by the end of the season).
Have we had a problem with up tempo teams?
Except for the Dubs in Oakland, and only in Oakland, I can’t remember any up tempo team we’ve had a problem with since becoming good.
I might be just remembering it wrong, but we’ve usually slowed them down and done okay…
Yeah GS is a home and home thing. Each team wins at home.
I’m trying to track down pace numbers from last season and associate them with the Blazers’ record against the top 10. This may fall under the heading of “I’m too tired”. I’m terrible at finding the stat I want when looking online.
knickerblogger.net is swell for pace stats.
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by Cablinasian on Nov 13, 2009 11:28 PM PST up reply actions
Yeah, well, I didn't say they weren't swell for pace stats
So… don’t really know who you think you’re impressing.
Looking now... do they have a page for pace stats of previous seasons?
I figured it would make sense to look at last season’s pace stats.
yep, you just have to change the URL at the top. 2010 to 2009.
http://www.knickerblogger.net/stats/2009/
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by Cablinasian on Nov 13, 2009 11:31 PM PST up reply actions
it’ll be easy to run your analysis with that page. I am curious as to what you find… to my memory, we only really struggled with GS.
It goes four or five years back.
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by Cablinasian on Nov 13, 2009 11:35 PM PST up reply actions
Just for last year
They played 32 games against the teams in the top 10 for pace.
Their overall record was 21-11
Their record against teams over .500 (eg. playoff-caliber): 8-8.
Overall margin of victory would be crazy, since Chicago and Sacramento were among those teams at .500 or under but in the top 10 of pace. Over .500 margin would be much closer. But I’m not going to be up for that research tonight.
Quick list
PRank | Record | Team | H2H
1 | 29-53 | GSW | 1-2
2 | 32-50 | New York | 2-0
3 | 36-46 | Indiana | 2-0
4 | 46-36 | Phoenix | 2-2
5 | 65-17 | LAL | 2-2
5 | 54-28 | DEN | 2-2
7 | 23-59 | OKC | 3-1
8 | 17-65 | Sacramento | 3-0
9 | 41-41 | Chicago | 2-0
9 | 48-34 | Utah | 2-2
nice. I’d hazard a guess that we were probably good against high pace teams with the exception of Nelly. His teams are just so weird.
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by Cablinasian on Nov 14, 2009 12:02 AM PST up reply actions
We split who you'd expect to split with
And won the other series pretty handily.
OKC loss was a fluke, and the Dubs are just weird.
I could see PHX getting enough wins for a 5th seed or so even
I think they’ll keep winning at an above 50 pace, but I could also see them hitting a serious slump as that type of team often does. And then it all evens out.
Yep, their biggest concern is the inevitable shooting regression (as noted)
And to some extent, scouting will improve and incorporate their new players and their roles.
Nash will likely miss a few games as well.
great regular season team that is not this good. They won’t shoot 47% from three all season.
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by Cablinasian on Nov 13, 2009 11:11 PM PST up reply actions
Let's do it
I missed most of the game tonight. Besides it sounding awful, what happened?
I saw the end of the third, and missed us kicking butt in that quarter to get the lead. Saw most of the 4th but it was decided by then.
We took control in the 3rd again
Then Paul got hurt and it was over.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
our defense was really good. They compounded the matter by missing shots.
Oden and Andre defended the pick and roll just beautifully against Paul and Okafor in the third when Blake was out. It brought a small tear to my eye. Actually shading toward the ballhandler and recovering to his man.
LaMarcus is a man possessed on the defensive glass. Brought a tear to my other eye. If he keeps this up (efficiency up near 55% TS, rebound rate inching toward 15%), his detractors will have a lot less ammunition.
That said, we should’ve lost. New Orleans was incredibly disjointed.
Oden went to the rim to block shots, which was nice.
Rudy was terrible. turrible. just turrible. Turnovers and sloppy defense. It was poitned out by Norsk that he is way, way overplaying to one side on defense. Practically giving his man a freeway to the hoop.
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by Cablinasian on Nov 13, 2009 11:10 PM PST up reply actions
In the 3rd or 4th or whatever (I was distracted)
I actually saw Oden trail Collison or Thornton drive down the lane and wait to block it at the hoop. That patience and waiting and playing BIG brought a tear to MY eye.
Really sounds like each team was God-awful and woulda’ got blown out most nights by the other.
we played disinterested basketball it seemed. Nice moments, did just enough to win.
Makes me optimistic for tomorrow night. We sucked tonight, so I think we’ll bring it tomorrow night.
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by Cablinasian on Nov 13, 2009 11:14 PM PST up reply actions
Brandon has to have a big game tomorrow IMO
I’m feeling like he will have one too
"Your best?!?!! Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and &^%@ the prom queen"
2008 Civil War: Oregon 65 - Oregon State 38
oh, and Jeff Bower is funny. He didn’t call a timeout in the first half and then called two in the first five and a half minutes of the second half.
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by Cablinasian on Nov 13, 2009 11:14 PM PST up reply actions
I would be so pissed if I was CP3
it will be interesting to see what develops with him if New Orleans’ incompetency in the front office and the like continues
"Your best?!?!! Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and &^%@ the prom queen"
2008 Civil War: Oregon 65 - Oregon State 38
who would you give up?
I would give it all up for a billion dollars
by Tyler Durrden on Nov 13, 2009 11:20 PM PST up reply actions
You'd have to give up Roy
I KNOW PAUL IS BETTER THAN ROY AND KNOWS HOW TO PASS TO BIGS AND EVERYONE, but that just kinda crosses the line.
I wanna do it with our guys, within reason.
did you see my trade idea?
it would be sweet for us.
I would give it all up for a billion dollars
by Tyler Durrden on Nov 13, 2009 11:31 PM PST up reply actions
You can't trade Roy IMO
he’s done so much for this franchise already, he deserves to be a Blazer for life. Plus that would be a totally [richard] move by KP to dump Roy off down there.
"Your best?!?!! Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and &^%@ the prom queen"
2008 Civil War: Oregon 65 - Oregon State 38
That and more is why ya can't do that
Other than that, anyone who isn’t named Roy or Oden. Anyone. Anyone.
Anyone.
yep
"Your best?!?!! Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and &^%@ the prom queen"
2008 Civil War: Oregon 65 - Oregon State 38
The fanbase would alos hate you
Given the love of #7 this city has and with good reason.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
sorry, I do it.
I mean, I feel dirty. But Chris Paul is my favorite athlete. Potentially the best point guard of all time.
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by Cablinasian on Nov 13, 2009 11:38 PM PST up reply actions
I don't know
from a pure basketball standpoint, that’s a very very good trade for Portland.
But from a personal standpoint, I just could not do it.
"Your best?!?!! Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and &^%@ the prom queen"
2008 Civil War: Oregon 65 - Oregon State 38
It'd be different
If I thought we couldn’t win a title unless we did that.
I think Roy and Oden and co-stars can win a title.
the problem with potentially trading for him
as unlikely as it is already, is that you have to gut your core to get him.
"Your best?!?!! Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and &^%@ the prom queen"
2008 Civil War: Oregon 65 - Oregon State 38
the argument I made was CP + Oden > Roy + Oden.
It will never happen… but combining those two would be unfair.
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by Cablinasian on Nov 13, 2009 11:46 PM PST up reply actions
right but any trade for him
would probably have to involve BOTH Roy and Oden, and you end up in the same situation that NO is in now (although with a better team).
"Your best?!?!! Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and &^%@ the prom queen"
2008 Civil War: Oregon 65 - Oregon State 38
that’s not the argument I was making, though. It’s obviously unrealistic. I was just saying that I would swap Roy for Paul.
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by Cablinasian on Nov 13, 2009 11:48 PM PST up reply actions
from a purely basketball standpoint
it’s a no brainer
"Your best?!?!! Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and &^%@ the prom queen"
2008 Civil War: Oregon 65 - Oregon State 38
disagree with "no brainer"
I think if the Hornets called up right now and offered CP3 for Roy, we wouldn’t do it.
Jus sayin
My life has a superb cast, but I can't figure out the plot. --Woody Paige
by prezofdeath on Nov 14, 2009 12:01 AM PST up reply actions
that is a no-brainer basketball wise.
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by Cablinasian on Nov 14, 2009 12:02 AM PST up reply actions
I don't think CP3 has the same "carry the team"
mentality or maturity Roy has.
Pure skill wise, or as you say “basketball wise”, CP3 probably has the edge. Raw skill, he’s better.
But yeah, Roy is a baller. Don’t underestimate how much it means to have the “carry the team” mentality.
Roy for CP3 would be awesome because we’d have
Oden
LMA
Batum
Rudy
CP3
Ridiculous.
My life has a superb cast, but I can't figure out the plot. --Woody Paige
by prezofdeath on Nov 14, 2009 12:05 AM PST up reply actions
uh, he doesn’t have the carry the team mentality? He is every bit the leader that Roy is. Seriously. He is their heart and soul.
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by Cablinasian on Nov 14, 2009 12:06 AM PST up reply actions
then why ain't they winnin?
David West = LMA, and even without Greg Oden, Roy was winnin games.
My life has a superb cast, but I can't figure out the plot. --Woody Paige
by prezofdeath on Nov 14, 2009 12:09 AM PST up reply actions
the fact that no one is trying on defense, the coach was playing scrubs that couldn’t get time on Sacramento last year, and their rotation contains three players that are even average?
They won 49 games with crap last year.
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by Cablinasian on Nov 14, 2009 12:11 AM PST up reply actions
Injuries too
Chandler was way off last year due to injuries.
The 56 wins wasn’t a fluke, they were healthy and Peja could give them SOMETHING back then.
Now Peja is a huge awful drain, Chandler is gone, West isn’t as hungry, and the bench is awful.
Okafor was a nice pickup, but he’s just nice. They don’t have a Joel backing him up.
fair enough.
I still think Greg Oden (numero uno overall draft pick) AND Roy (stud) would be way too much for CP3 though.
LeBron by himself got Cleveland to the Finals. I’d like to see CP3 at least get NOLA to the playoffs by himself.
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by prezofdeath on Nov 14, 2009 12:14 AM PST up reply actions
the east was horrible that year.
Paul took a crappy NO team to the playoffs last year.
The original argument that you responded to was Paul for Roy.
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by Cablinasian on Nov 14, 2009 12:17 AM PST up reply actions
If we could go back in time and get CP3 instead of Roy, I wouldn't do it.
If we could trade Roy for CP3 right now, I’d think long and hard about it. Roy has amazing chemistry with LMA and he’s the leader of this team and city.
“basketball wise” as you like to say, CP3 is pretty dang good, but…Roy just seems more Jordan-esque than CP3. More like a guy who can bring a team around him and win games.
I don’t know, I’m a homer and I’m not using stats, so I’m probably wrong…I just honestly don’t see Chris Paul winning a championship unless he’s with another star player. He doesn’t strike me as the guy who can put a team on his back.
My life has a superb cast, but I can't figure out the plot. --Woody Paige
by prezofdeath on Nov 14, 2009 12:21 AM PST up reply actions
Paul won't win a title
Unless he can be combined with a dominant big.
If ya asks me.
by Mortimer on Nov 14, 2009 12:22 AM PST up reply actions 1 recs
exactly. Neither will Roy.
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by Cablinasian on Nov 14, 2009 12:23 AM PST up reply actions
and Brandon does? Paul took a team that is less than what Brandon had last year to 56 wins.
He is the consummate competitor and has a chance to be the best point guard ever. He’s debatably the best player in the league today.
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by Cablinasian on Nov 14, 2009 12:23 AM PST up reply actions
lots of first round exits, failures...
i just don’t buy the “potentially greatest point guard of all time” stuff. He’s a good player on a sucky team. End of story.
Kevin Garnett took Sam Cassell and Latrell Sprewell and made the Timberwolves a number one seed a few years back. Allen Iverson led the 76ers to the finals with Eric Snow.
CP3 is good, no question. Is he the greatest point guard in the game right now? I think that’s obvious. But of the decade? or all time?
He isn’t and won’t be unless he gets out of NOLA and gets the chance to grow his game around good players.
My life has a superb cast, but I can't figure out the plot. --Woody Paige
by prezofdeath on Nov 14, 2009 12:31 AM PST up reply actions
put it this way: his rookie season was comparable to Isaiah Thomas’ best season.
You can throw this argument at him time and again, but what basis does it have? it’s purely speculatively, purely opinion.
He DID take NO to the first seed, Kobe just got Pau for Kwame and stole it at the last minute.
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by Cablinasian on Nov 14, 2009 12:32 AM PST up reply actions
Wait, I thought you said
That CP3 had good players next to him, making his decent winning previously not a big deal…
as either you or Cab mentioned
Peja and Tyson are getting old and moldy. at this point CP3 needs out.
My life has a superb cast, but I can't figure out the plot. --Woody Paige
by prezofdeath on Nov 14, 2009 12:35 AM PST up reply actions
but he did
took San Antonio to 6 games in the 2nd round too.
"Your best?!?!! Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and &^%@ the prom queen"
2008 Civil War: Oregon 65 - Oregon State 38
me too
I think Roy and Oden and co. (mainly depending on a few players’ development) could win a few titles.
"Your best?!?!! Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and &^%@ the prom queen"
2008 Civil War: Oregon 65 - Oregon State 38
are you being serious or sarcastic?
Paul would be an interesting addition to this team. The problem is that we’d have to offer Roy and LMA or Roy and Oden, and considering how much we have invested in Roy (and Roy has invested in us); that seems so extremely unfair to Brandon.
"Your best?!?!! Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and &^%@ the prom queen"
2008 Civil War: Oregon 65 - Oregon State 38
I'm being sarcastic
Obviously I’d die to have Chris Paul, that’s like adding the Lebron of PGs to your team. An all time great, in his prime, EARLY in his prime… that’d be amazing.
I don’t see anyone getting Paul for now, except NOLA.
Pretend Paul demanded a trade. Where does he go?
For those purposes, let’s just say he says “Anywhere but Portland”.
Who could offer a package to NO that would give them cap relief and lots of young prospects?
One team comes to mind that’s disconcerting, but I need to check if they have bad contracts to hand off.
who?
"Your best?!?!! Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and &^%@ the prom queen"
2008 Civil War: Oregon 65 - Oregon State 38
that would be a wild deal
Durant and fillers for CP3.
one of the biggest trades that I can remember
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they only have Durant to give.
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by Cablinasian on Nov 13, 2009 11:36 PM PST up reply actions
Don't they also have a bunch of draft picks?
Or are those gone now?
How about if Utah gave them Boozer, Deron, and both NY and their #1 picks?
just mentioned Utah
below
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I still don’t think that is nearly enough. Chris Paul is the best point guard of the last twenty years, potentially the best ever.
Wouldn’t Deron be just as upset as CP?
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by Cablinasian on Nov 13, 2009 11:38 PM PST up reply actions
that is true. I think that Utah probably has convinced themselves that they made the right pick in 2005, though. People there still believe Deron is better.
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by Cablinasian on Nov 13, 2009 11:42 PM PST up reply actions
Deron is very good
but he is nowhere near as good as Paul IMO.
Paul is potentially the greatest point guard of all time, Deron is potentially the 2nd best point guard of his time.
"Your best?!?!! Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and &^%@ the prom queen"
2008 Civil War: Oregon 65 - Oregon State 38
oh, I agree. Utah people constantly say Deron is better, though.
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by Cablinasian on Nov 13, 2009 11:44 PM PST up reply actions
It's just a different system
Don’t you see? Deron would put up the most insane numbers for a PG ever if he played with no other good players, because the Jazz are just so stacked you see.
Plus numbers aren’t everything. Deron might not do anything as good as Paul does, but he’s bigger and you can’t teach that.
right
all of this is based on CP3 essentially demanding a change happens.
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2008 Civil War: Oregon 65 - Oregon State 38
Chicago maybe. They could give Derrick Rose and stuff.
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by Cablinasian on Nov 13, 2009 11:33 PM PST up reply actions
Hmm, good question
If the team doesn’t have a good post presence, it won’t matter… they’ll be a better version of NOLA at best even with Paul.
He used to play in OKC, maybe he’d be okay going there and they trade Durant and junk. Of course, they’d never do that either, even though to me it’s a no brainer.
yeah
basically trading anyone in the NBA right now, aside from LeBron, for CP3 is a great trade for the team who gets CP3.
"Your best?!?!! Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and &^%@ the prom queen"
2008 Civil War: Oregon 65 - Oregon State 38
what about the Jazz?
Deron, the Knicks’ 1st rounder, etc?
Boozer, CP3, Okur, Millsap, etc. looks pretty solid to me.
"Your best?!?!! Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and &^%@ the prom queen"
2008 Civil War: Oregon 65 - Oregon State 38
Bower
sure seemed lost tonight. Felt sorry for him. He really looked out of place.
Brandon Roy, 'nuff said.
I read the ESPN article AK kindly linked
I know he wanted to coach the college ranks… HAD he coached at any level before though?
Seems like Shinn wants to give him the rope to hang himself with.
Kevin McHale wasn't a half bad head coach.
Jeff Bower, however, is D.O.A out on the bench.
Dear Paul Allen:
Fire Nate McMillan & hire Jeff Van Gundy.
Sincerely,
AK1984
Before this season, I thought Rudy Fernandez would make it through the 2010-2011 season ...
prior to his discontent being a major issue. At this rate, though, the summer of 2010 could see Fernandez demanding a change of scenery. As it is, Fernandez just doesn’t fit too well within the confines of Nate McMillan’s coaching style.
Dear Paul Allen:
Fire Nate McMillan & hire Jeff Van Gundy.
Sincerely,
AK1984
Ya, it looks like his back's still bothering him
But there have been some questionable decisions too.
Decisions by Rudy, or Nate?
If his back isn’t hurting him I see no reason not to start Rudy over Blake…
Tonight, I think it was the 4th qtr., Greg came out of the game,
sat down beside Rudy and jostled him a little bit. I can only say Rudy looked pizzed at being touched, or something. I don’t know. Greg didn’t even notice.
"Aneurysm".
When Outlaw wins a game on a last-second shot, it’s called an "annthefaneurysm". QualityPie
For me it's been his shot selection
Some of his shots have been cringe worthy bad… when he’s tried to penetrate, does his spin back and just chucks the ball up… ugly.
it goes in though....
;)
Notes to Broyposse: "Don't let him pull that move, Don't let him pull that move! That's the move! Ohhhhhhh that's the move!"
what type of player would a deal centered around Rudy get?
could we get a Caron or Crash type of player back?
could one liken a trade of Rudy to the trade involving Petrovic?
"Your best?!?!! Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and &^%@ the prom queen"
2008 Civil War: Oregon 65 - Oregon State 38
Yes, with young 2nd year Rudy as the centerpiece, we could get a near-allstar like them I believe.
I think Rudy will work out perfect in the long run, and he’s already gotten a lot more minutes than Petrovic ever did.
He’s also more versatile than Drazen was, but I was just a kid… I only remember Drazen as a shooter and not much else.
In Portland, he primarily was just a shooter.
I never got to see him in NJ, but it sounded like he was still a shooter, just one of the best in the business.
I don't see Larry Brown wanting Rudy Fernandez, but rather Nicolas Batum in any ...
trade involving Gerald Wallace. Regarding Caron Butler, he’s a small forward who’s high usage on offense and mediocre on defense; as a result, I wouldn’t want to pair him next to Brandon Roy.
Dear Paul Allen:
Fire Nate McMillan & hire Jeff Van Gundy.
Sincerely,
AK1984
Those were just two examples
do you think we could get a player of their caliber in a deal involving Rudy?
"Your best?!?!! Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and &^%@ the prom queen"
2008 Civil War: Oregon 65 - Oregon State 38
The first quarter was the most ridiculous basketball I've watched in a long time
Did you see Quick’s article? They’re blaming the ball. It was old and crappy, and not the one Blake picked out.
It was a NASTY ball
“We didn’t like the ball,” Brandon Roy said. “As soon as the referee threw it to me I was like, ‘What? This is a nasty ball.’ It was just an old ball. Real old ball.”
Did you see LMA
grab the ball from the ref once while everyone was setting up for a free thrown, and dribble it a bunch, then hand it back to the ref? I bet he was complaining about the ball. I was wondering what he was doing.
Brandon Roy, 'nuff said.
That's a normal thing
The belief (Frye did it too, and lots of players do it) is that you’re jinxing the ball or pounding it into the floor to make it not so round.
but this one time
it looked different, like he was trying to make a point to the ref, and Rudy was also standing there saying something. They were setting up for a NO free thow attempt.
Brandon Roy, 'nuff said.
Yes! I wondered abut it at the time
He was slamming the ball into the ground, just slamming it. I don’t think the ball had enough air in it.
that is the funniest line ever! I just read that out loud to my girlfriend, hilarious!
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by Tyler Durrden on Nov 13, 2009 11:19 PM PST up reply actions
Oden dominated inside again, despite not really scoring the basketball. He got Okafor into early foul troubles and it was nice to see him on the "other side’ of foul trouble for once.
LMA was beastly, 20 and 13. He got hot to begin the 2nd half and Portland kept feeding him the ball.
Roy had trouble shooting (again) and dribbling tonight. Since the switch to the 3 guard lineup, he has really struggled with his shot, or so it seems. Is it just a coincidence?
"Your best?!?!! Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and &^%@ the prom queen"
2008 Civil War: Oregon 65 - Oregon State 38
Paul and Roy were playing a game of
“Who can suck more on offense.”
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
I think I said in the game thread that Chris wasn’t throwing the game. It was more an issue of him seeming so distraught, confused, angry… that he was trying to play but was so emotional that he was off his game. When he pounded the floor with his ankle hurt… wow.
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by Cablinasian on Nov 13, 2009 11:16 PM PST up reply actions
He liked Byron Scott
He was pissed Scott got fired. He won’t finish the year in NOLA I think.
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I find that hard to believe
he really is New Orleans’ only asset. Trading him = death of the franchise IMO
"Your best?!?!! Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and &^%@ the prom queen"
2008 Civil War: Oregon 65 - Oregon State 38
When is his contract up?
No way NOLA trades him, he is the best thing to ever happen to them. And in his prime.
I think he has three more years.
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by Cablinasian on Nov 13, 2009 11:20 PM PST up reply actions
If I was NOLA
I’d bet heavily that if he’s angry he’ll get over it, and put it upon us to help him get over it.
Or trade him to the Blazers.
he’s the most valuable trade asset in the NBA. He’s under contract, unlike LeBron.
no way he is traded.
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by Cablinasian on Nov 13, 2009 11:22 PM PST up reply actions
Like I said
depending on how New Orleans’ does this year, it will be very interesting to see what develops down there.
"Your best?!?!! Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and &^%@ the prom queen"
2008 Civil War: Oregon 65 - Oregon State 38
what do they do if he expresses discontent?
do they change philosophies? do they ignore him?
"Your best?!?!! Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and &^%@ the prom queen"
2008 Civil War: Oregon 65 - Oregon State 38
ok, he’s under contract for three more years.
What do they gain by trading him? no one would be happy there. He is the most valuable trade asset in the NBA. They can’t possibly make a trade that makes them better by dealing Chris Paul.
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by Cablinasian on Nov 13, 2009 11:27 PM PST up reply actions
I didn't say they would trade him
but will they attempt to appease him by bringing in Stephen Jackson, for instance? Will they continue to try to save money and let this team and CP3 suffer in the process?
"Your best?!?!! Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and &^%@ the prom queen"
2008 Civil War: Oregon 65 - Oregon State 38
they don’t have money to do anythign until Peja’s contract is gone gone after next year. Even then they won’t have enough to matter.
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by Cablinasian on Nov 13, 2009 11:32 PM PST up reply actions
we offer Rebecca Haarlowe, Blaze the Trailcat, Jeff Pendergraph, and a brand new copy of "Window's 7, signature edition."
they will wet themselves over that deal
RACK IT!
I would give it all up for a billion dollars
by Tyler Durrden on Nov 13, 2009 11:26 PM PST up reply actions
oh and bob akamian
I would give it all up for a billion dollars
by Tyler Durrden on Nov 13, 2009 11:32 PM PST up reply actions
good luck gettin that from Rice.
You’d have to kill him.
I would give it all up for a billion dollars
by Tyler Durrden on Nov 13, 2009 11:34 PM PST up reply actions
I mean YOU would have to kill him Roybot.
How bad do you want to win?
just putting that out there…
I would give it all up for a billion dollars
by Tyler Durrden on Nov 13, 2009 11:36 PM PST up reply actions
the time is close at hand.
you will go down in blazer lore, as the giver of live through the taking of life, of the one who no one was sure was really alive cause he kind of looks like a dead Roy Scheider, but he had that wonderful, sweet liquor that brought the savior to bring us to the destiny that is our ultimate glory of the winning of the highest honor with the utter destruction of all of the rest of the teams and stuff, in places such as and like south africa and the iraq, and so forth and so on. But mainly it was awesome?…
I would give it all up for a billion dollars
by Tyler Durrden on Nov 13, 2009 11:42 PM PST up reply actions
Dave said you can’t accuse Rice of being an alcoholic. REMEMBER???
Tinfoil, Mike Rice Defender
i realllllllllllllllly hate your sig :(
n o offense
-BlazerFan1
Did Dave actually say this?
Weird considering Mike Barrett frequents the allegation on Courtside (new episodes on COMCAST each week!)
Dogs have Owners, Cats have Staff.
yeah, he did
it was awhile ago. it was more poignant than the way I said it, but he basically said 1. if it’s true that Rice is an alcy, then he has a problem, and it’s not appropriate to joke about. 2. if it isn’t true, then we’re slandering the poor guy. Either way, he didn’t want us joking about it.
of course, if I didn’t like Rice so much I wouldn’t be mentioning any of this….
i realllllllllllllllly hate your sig :(
n o offense
-BlazerFan1
I find that somewhat strange
“considering Travis Outlaw had 5 rebounds. I promised I wouldn’t speak of…other things. But while everybody else was making their shot selections he apparently finished the (Cuervo) bottle.”
Dogs have Owners, Cats have Staff.
I think the difference is that people don't regularly accuse Travis of being an alcoholic.
Just guessing there.
I know it was a gag
just like the Rice jabs are. Dave’s ultimately right about character assasination of which rumors and pot-shots are weapons of. Still… I mean is Charles Barkley off limits too? I thought being a public figure meant some allowance for needling remarks.
Dogs have Owners, Cats have Staff.
It wasn't funny!
way to go Roybot, you got us totally busted.
Now I feel like a buster
I would give it all up for a billion dollars
by Tyler Durrden on Nov 14, 2009 2:06 PM PST up reply actions
I know, we screwed up ROYAL!
We are sorry tin, we didn’t mean to hit a nerve.
I would give it all up for a billion dollars
by Tyler Durrden on Nov 14, 2009 2:17 PM PST up reply actions
Hmm, I say Dwight Howard is the most valuable trade asset in the NBA.
Chris Paul comes in a close second, though, and he clearly won’t be dealt elsewhere by New Orleans for marketing reasons.
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Fire Nate McMillan & hire Jeff Van Gundy.
Sincerely,
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that is an interesting debate.
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by Cablinasian on Nov 13, 2009 11:44 PM PST up reply actions
amazingly the arena was sort of full,some of the game this year
Have been shockingly empty
by southern oregon on Nov 13, 2009 11:52 PM PST up reply actions
good pick and roll defense from Oden isn’t sexy to opposing fans? Well I never…
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by Cablinasian on Nov 13, 2009 11:54 PM PST up reply actions
How many teams expect to sell out every night?
by southern oregon on Nov 13, 2009 11:54 PM PST up reply actions
Would be an interesting stat question
when a large enough sample is available
by southern oregon on Nov 13, 2009 11:59 PM PST up reply actions
Yeah, who is more valuable and impacts the game more?
This is especially a return to the age old debate of big versus small…
I think Howard is slightly overrated, but he’s the most dominant big man playing. It’s much easier to build around him than it is to build around the best PG.
So everyone who suspected they hated each other is wrong?
I saw Paul on ESPN talk about it, seemed genuine. Can’t believe they didn’t consult him, that’s what you do with your main guy.
Especially if you want him to rally the troops behind the new coach.
yep, it appears that people were just blowing smoke. He looked confused tonight.
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by Cablinasian on Nov 13, 2009 11:21 PM PST up reply actions
seems like an awful situation
I would not want to be a Hornets fan right now.
"Your best?!?!! Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and &^%@ the prom queen"
2008 Civil War: Oregon 65 - Oregon State 38
Maybe
Bower and Shinn knew he wouldn’t give his blessing so instead of making it something where they’re going against his known wishes, they’re thinking it’s better to just fire Scott and deal with Paul afterwards… hoping that not DIRECTLY going against what he specifically didn’t want to do won’t be as bad.
I dunno.
I have worked for fools like Shinn and Bower before but I wasen't
Under contract so I could just quit and flip them off on the way out the door,Paul dosen’t have that option
by southern oregon on Nov 13, 2009 11:33 PM PST up reply actions
I don't like the Washington Huskies style of play, which is like an up-tempo dribble-drive motion offense.
I’m happy that Lorenzo Romar will only use a ten-man rotation, though, which may allow for him to possibly redshirt Clarence Trent along with C.J. Wilcox. Anyway, I think that Romar should alter the rotation to fit this format.
C: Matthew Bryan-Amaning (24)
C: Darnell Gant (16)
PF: Quincy Pondexter (32)
PF: Tyrese Breshers (8)
SF: Elston Turner (15)
SF: Justin Holiday (15)
SF/SG: Scott Suggs (15)
SG: Isaiah Thomas (35)
PG: Venoy Overton (24)
PG: Abdul Gaddy (16)
I’d like to see Gaddy start over Overton, but I don’t see that happening right away due to a few reasons. For one, freshman point guards are notorious slow starters in college. Next, Overton’s thuggish defense along the perimter — which is too overaggressive in my opinion — has won over Romar. Finally, Gaddy’s lack of range from deep needs to improve before he’s a real threat on offense.
Dear Paul Allen:
Fire Nate McMillan & hire Jeff Van Gundy.
Sincerely,
AK1984
And I don't like the Huskies at all
BUCK THE FUSKIES!
The rare day tomorrow when I root for OSewe.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
I hate the fact that Isaiah Thomas is on the team and that there are no good, legitimate big men.
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by Cablinasian on Nov 13, 2009 11:24 PM PST up reply actions
how did Gaddy look?
have they played yet?
"Your best?!?!! Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and &^%@ the prom queen"
2008 Civil War: Oregon 65 - Oregon State 38
They squeaked out a win over
Wright State tonight.
Better than OSU, which got WACKED at home by 30 by Texas A&M-Corpus Christi.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
OSU lost at TX A&M
horrible night shooting for OSU. First Game jitters for a bunch of the players, they were like 4/20 from the free throw line.
Texas A&M-CC is a pretty good team though, they were a couple missed free throws from the NCAAs last year and probably will make it this year as they are the heavy favorites in their conference.
"Your best?!?!! Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and &^%@ the prom queen"
2008 Civil War: Oregon 65 - Oregon State 38
Still, kind of puts a damper
On all the “OMg OSU is going to the NCAAs” talk.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
not really. The team is built from the ground up. It’ll take a while for them to get it going.
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by Cablinasian on Nov 13, 2009 11:30 PM PST up reply actions
And don't get me wrong
Robinson has done FAR more than anyone could have hoped already. He’ll get them there if he doesn’t get poached by a bigger school first.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
And I might add
I learned nothing from Oregon wacking Winston Salem State 93-43.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
meh
hypothetically speaking, the committee would probably look at this loss as more of an aberration than anything else. Plus, it will probably look like an early season loss to a fellow tournament team.
"Your best?!?!! Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and &^%@ the prom queen"
2008 Civil War: Oregon 65 - Oregon State 38
And Oregon's first elite 8 year
They lost TO U of P, a bad U of P team, it doesn’t matter much.
Just being a typical Ducks fan, needling ya. Lightly because of our debacle last year (althoguh not quite as bad as OSU’s was)>
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
lol Kings fans on StR talking themselves into Hawes being a no-stats all-star type. He sets great screens and hands the ball off like no other!
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Can't begrudge them much
THey finally have something to cheer about.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
Hawes is a total Battier type
Oh man all the way. The way he doesn’t play defense, doesn’t rebound, shoots 3’s… total no stats all star.
I can actually see that
Let’s hope the team also pays him like one, and not like a no-nothing-all-star Bargnani (who Raptors fans are talking themselves into winning MIP).
But slowly things happen that they cannot help and the Blazers Fellowship of the Ring begins to break apart
Is it just me
Or was Rice particularly drunk tonight? I think he likes visiting NOla a bit too much.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
Three's an unofficial rule here at BE not to refer to certain announcers as drinking.
Nobody’s going to harp on you about it tonight or anything, just thought you’d want to know.
Okay
Particularly “happy” tonight. He talked a lot about having fun on Boubron street with MB.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
Yes, he seemed disappointed that they stayed an additional night in Minny and not in Nola
He also had some greasy food at half-time, Blazers PR flack made Twitter pics.
But slowly things happen that they cannot help and the Blazers Fellowship of the Ring begins to break apart
Oh yeah. NO couldn't buy a call
There were a few times we hacked their wrists and the refs ignored it.
Oh, Morty. Gregory took a sweet charge tonight. It was awesome.
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by Cablinasian on Nov 13, 2009 11:50 PM PST up reply actions
it was very Joel-esque
"Your best?!?!! Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and &^%@ the prom queen"
2008 Civil War: Oregon 65 - Oregon State 38
Oh hey, did he have foul probs?
Was it good for 2 games in a row?!?!
No turnovers again was nice to see.
nope, he had two in the second quarter, one in the third, and one in the fourth.
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by Cablinasian on Nov 14, 2009 12:01 AM PST up reply actions
PROGRESS
How were his misses? He was 0 for 6 to start before hitting his last 4 shots, right?
Were they putbacks that missed? Ugly hooks? 3’s?
eh… he had two hook shots to start the game. I didn’t really like his alignment seemed off balance a little bit, kind of pushing the ball rather than floating it. They were alright I guess. He did a good job drawing fouls in the first.
He had a few awkward putback misses.
We didn’t run a play for him in the second half.
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by Cablinasian on Nov 14, 2009 12:04 AM PST up reply actions
You forgot the jumper!
Oden swished a jumper.
Ok, it swished after clanking off the back of the rim, but it still went in.
Everything else was inside passes or putbacks.
No FTs, though?
How were they foulin’ him? How did Okafor do?
I just wanna know about the game, Cabby, don’t front on me.
Okafor did well. He got real, real low and stayed stout with Oden, got him off balance on the hooks. They were more fouling him when he got good position, not on dunk attempts and such.
Oh, i forgot. He had one epic dunk putback that was negated due to a questionable push on Songalia. that sucked. It was fluid and powerful.
free bayless
by Cablinasian on Nov 14, 2009 12:08 AM PST up reply actions
Had bird poop on it
And it landed in some mud and we had to wipe it off in the net before we start play more.
Yup, in the 1st
I kept waiting to hear a whislte on some of their drives to the hoop but no deal.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
I don't understand why they got rid of Ariza
he seemed to fit that team very nicely
"Your best?!?!! Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and &^%@ the prom queen"
2008 Civil War: Oregon 65 - Oregon State 38
they would set up the triangle with Bynum, attempt to swing to the weakside for Kobe and someone, and Artest stopped the ball and shot. I loled.
free bayless
by Cablinasian on Nov 13, 2009 11:41 PM PST up reply actions
I missed that too
I only saw one play where he drove and did a nice dish off.
I had just got done telling my friend how Artest ruins offensive flow and tries to be a offensive superstar and then he goes and makes a nice play to make me look dumb.
Worst part of this season is that I freaking miss Nic Batum. I’m realizing that he is one of my favorite Blazers to watch. It just sucks that he is out and we have all this three guard lineup crap.
free bayless
Nic will be back for the playoffs with a hungry tude
by southern oregon on Nov 13, 2009 11:44 PM PST up reply actions
dude, Nic died...
I would give it all up for a billion dollars
by Tyler Durrden on Nov 13, 2009 11:45 PM PST up reply actions
For me, I'm disappointed that Martell is having a relapse.
As I noted in the gameday thread (and in the month before the season), I’m worried this is partially the effect of not being in the vicinity of game-day shape yet. He’s making tired mistakes.
On the bright side, even with his shot completely abandoning him, he doesn’t normally look invisible on the court. Except tonight, where both Martell and Rudy seemed like the worst guys on the court.
Yup, me too
When he starts picking up his dribble-drives instead of taking a slightly contested shot, bad things start to happen. With Nic, I would be confident that going inside produces better results than taking the 3. And even there I would venture to say the percentages and attempts wouldn’t be far apart this year. It sucks big time that he is out, he would have so made the sophomores team if not an all-defensive team.
But slowly things happen that they cannot help and the Blazers Fellowship of the Ring begins to break apart
I want to hear BATUMSHAKALAKA! this year
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
I love how everyone conversation involving Chris Paul
ends up in a “How can we offer New Orleans a fair deal for him?” conversation
"Your best?!?!! Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and &^%@ the prom queen"
2008 Civil War: Oregon 65 - Oregon State 38
To be fair
All the CP3 talk is predicated on the WHAT IF stuff stemming from the franchise turmoil, so everyone thinks trades.
There is no fair trade for NOLA if they move Paul.
I never realized it until I saw him
but I can’t remember any other fat NBA coaches. They’re all in at least decent shape as far as I can recall.
Besides Nelly, but he’s a joke.
I don't mean everyone is in great super duper shape
George Karl has a Karl Rove head as well…
But they’er in that normal, dad-sized, 40s-50s pudgy dude mode, not obese.
And it just sounds awful when he says it for some reason.
And always defends the racist guys around town as just good ol’ boys.
The other humorous thing is short head coaches.
Dick Motta was the pioneer of lilliputian leaders, the napoleonic Mike Fratello came next in line, Jeff Van Gundy is the most recent head coach under 5’10" tall, and I believe Lawrence Frank is the shortest active head coach.
Dear Paul Allen:
Fire Nate McMillan & hire Jeff Van Gundy.
Sincerely,
AK1984
Frank Layden was both fat and slovenly, but that's back in the '80s.
Dear Paul Allen:
Fire Nate McMillan & hire Jeff Van Gundy.
Sincerely,
AK1984
On that note, here's a hilarious picture of Frank Layden.
Dear Paul Allen:
Fire Nate McMillan & hire Jeff Van Gundy.
Sincerely,
AK1984
The most lost coach I can remember
Who couldn’t even pretend he was in control, was Jerry Tarkanian when he coached the Spurs.
He didn’t even know how to call for a 20 second timeout, or that they could do that.
Just looked old and lost… and I was a dumb kid then, what did I know? It was that obvious.
he reminded me of a fat Jesse “the Body” Ventura from when he was Gov. of Minnesota
Bust a bucket, who’d a dunk it, Blazer duty, super sunk it, slammin’ geez it, killer threes it, go up-get it-got it-good!
by The Arkitect on Nov 14, 2009 12:23 AM PST up reply actions
So if Utah and NO free fall out of the playoffs
I know its early but not out of the question,the Suns get one of those spots,who gets the other? the Clips?
by southern oregon on Nov 14, 2009 12:09 AM PST reply actions
Yeah I suspect one will reach the playoffs
I’d also lean Utah, but that may be because I just saw how NO played tonight.
NOLA has the best player by far
But Utah has more talent overall, and is a lot better coached now that NOLA doesn’t even have a coach.
NOLA’s role players and bench are just awful. Without Paul they are a 20-sumthin’ win team.
NO and Utah are digging themself a pretty deep hole so far
I think the Clips will be in the hunt for the 8th spot
by southern oregon on Nov 14, 2009 12:14 AM PST up reply actions
The Clips are 3 and 7
The same or worse hole NOLA and Utah are in, but with a less goodness and never having been good with the players they got now. The players don’t expect to make the playoffs.
And this evening Sac is tied with SA for 6th in the WC at 5 and 4
Who woulda thunk
by southern oregon on Nov 14, 2009 12:27 AM PST up reply actions
That's the craziest thing
Sactown, 5 and 4. nuts.
They are awful, they gotta be… I wish I could be watching to see how it’s happening.
Tyreke has done a lot better after a horrible start, according to my fantasy team.
Evans and Jennings are the front runners for ROY and Casprii was as smart pick
for the Kings,mostly they are getting it done with hustle which is not a bad thing
by southern oregon on Nov 14, 2009 12:36 AM PST up reply actions
I think Petrie is a good talent evaluator
His teams have shown to be heavy on softness, which is their eventual downfall, but he usually picks good players.
Jennings winning ROY will be a huge upset
That’d be really cool, since no one figured he’d be good enough. Too slight of build, too wild, too inexperienced, playing with a controlling no-nonsense coach on a bad team…
Crazy how good he’s doing. Wish I could see it.
You have to play on a bad team to have a shot at the ROY
Ask Bayless
by southern oregon on Nov 14, 2009 12:40 AM PST up reply actions
You watched Rod Strickland and Kenny Anderson in Portland.
How do either of those two guys compare to Brandon Jennings?
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Fire Nate McMillan & hire Jeff Van Gundy.
Sincerely,
AK1984
That's a good question
Both seemed thicker/bigger than Jennings, so that’s my first reaction, BUT I haven’t been able to watch Jennings do what he do except for a few moments this season.
My LPBB still not working and until I move into my own place I won’t have NBA League Pass on my TV box.
Has NBA LP replied to you about your problems?
"Aneurysm".
When Outlaw wins a game on a last-second shot, it’s called an "annthefaneurysm". QualityPie
Nuthin'!
It’s been a work in progress for days and I haven’t been able to be around for the live help yet.
So annoying.
Luckily, the super HQ Blazers Cast on Justin.tv has been a godsend.
Just don't give out the password :)
But slowly things happen that they cannot help and the Blazers Fellowship of the Ring begins to break apart
I remember Kenny Anderson being skinny myself, but that was ...
in the twilight of his career backing up Gary Payton in Seattle.
Dear Paul Allen:
Fire Nate McMillan & hire Jeff Van Gundy.
Sincerely,
AK1984
Not that Kenny and Hot Rod were Baron Davis big or something
Jennings just always seemed to slight of build to my eyes, but whatever he’s doing it’s working right now
Unless ya ask Timbo.
he is anomalously hot from three right now. It won’t keep up.
free bayless
by Cablinasian on Nov 14, 2009 12:52 AM PST up reply actions
Jennings is alot of fun to watch
glad he turned out to be a good player
"Your best?!?!! Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and &^%@ the prom queen"
2008 Civil War: Oregon 65 - Oregon State 38
Utah was better coached even before Scott was fired.
Sloan’s system works and he finds ways to fit different players into it.
Much like Pops and SA, I don’t always enjoy watching the Jazz play, but I sure do respect what Sloan does with them.
Re: CP3
Since he is playing on such a crap team, his stats are inflated.
Put Roy on the Hornets and watch him be a 30/7/4 guy every night.
My life has a superb cast, but I can't figure out the plot. --Woody Paige
their offensive rating stats are fairly similar, with the exception of this year
and Paul’s insane # of 144 points per 100 possessions.
Their usage numbers are fairly similar as well.
"Your best?!?!! Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and &^%@ the prom queen"
2008 Civil War: Oregon 65 - Oregon State 38
don’t pay attention to Orating, Drating, DWS, or OWS really. those are pretty fluky stats.
It’s Paul’s astounding trifecta of PER, WoW, and adjusted +/- that is impressive.
free bayless
aren't those the numbers the guy uses in his Chris Paul article
to make his point?
"Your best?!?!! Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and &^%@ the prom queen"
2008 Civil War: Oregon 65 - Oregon State 38
I think Roy could score 30
But like in the playoffs, it would come with sacrificing the assist numbers.
I dunno if it is all “his team is crap”. Ya can’t just DO all that if ya ain’t amazin’.
Kelly Dwyer said earlier in the week that Paul’s assist numbers would be insane if he had teammates that were not name Devin and Bobby Brown.
free bayless
by Cablinasian on Nov 14, 2009 12:21 AM PST up reply actions
He averaged 12 a couple years ago
when Peja still was hitting some shots and he was throwing lobs up to Chandler.
It’s too bad he couldn’t be stuck on a good team though.
"Your best?!?!! Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and &^%@ the prom queen"
2008 Civil War: Oregon 65 - Oregon State 38
true enough
My life has a superb cast, but I can't figure out the plot. --Woody Paige
by prezofdeath on Nov 14, 2009 12:22 AM PST up reply actions
New basketball question:
What’s up with Steve Blake? Is this the start of his eventual decline? Is he simply struggling with his new role? Is it just an extended slump?
What’s his long-term prospects? Bye-bye after this contract? It’s no secret that both KP and Nate like him.
it’s called a career year because it happens once in a career.
Regression was inevitable. His shooting will be nice, but he’s getting up there in NBA age, especially for a guy that can’t play physically due to a frail frame.
I think he will be resigned, much to Jerry’d’s dismay.
free bayless
by Cablinasian on Nov 14, 2009 12:27 AM PST up reply actions
Wasn't he hitting for a few games in a row?
Part of the problem was, he was a very average PG before and now he’s a very sub-par SG/SF for the NBA.
If he ain’t hitting shots, he ain’t doing anything, sadly.
One fastbreak, he was streaking out ahead and Miller had the ball, and if it was a real SG or SF, it woulda’ ended in a dunk. Miller smartly pulled a Blake and set up the offense instead.
Oden. Blake is flaming bag :)
free bayless
by Cablinasian on Nov 14, 2009 12:36 AM PST up reply actions
Aight, got work in the AM
G’nite CP3sheeple
My life has a superb cast, but I can't figure out the plot. --Woody Paige
He is going to mail it in for the reat of his contract and go home a losing hero
by southern oregon on Nov 14, 2009 12:42 AM PST up reply actions
Concurred.
I think he will be an okay player for a few more years, but just okay.
I also think he’d look better being an okay player for the Blazers, over for the Raps, since he’d be a 4th option or so like we’d want him to be over a game changer like the Raps want.
How'd it go?
He is a joke at the line.
Oden’s been so awesome at the line, it’s funny. And sucky the only time he missed 2 FTs are the two most important ones he shot.
i really liked the way the team was able to say
Well that was a crappy half and just forget about it and go play a good half,very encouraging
by southern oregon on Nov 14, 2009 1:07 AM PST up reply actions
he had an airball that was probably 18-24 inches short. Went 1-4.
free bayless
by Cablinasian on Nov 14, 2009 12:46 AM PST up reply actions
lol Chris Paul sarcastically clapped at Bower when he called the second timeout in the second half.
free bayless
The 3 and 7 Hornets could be 8 or even 10 games under .500 by the time Paul gets back
Not enough slack in the WC to dig out of that hole
by southern oregon on Nov 14, 2009 12:59 AM PST up reply actions
the lottery may not be the worst thing in the world for that team
if they can find a good player to pair with Paul.
"Your best?!?!! Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and &^%@ the prom queen"
2008 Civil War: Oregon 65 - Oregon State 38
problem with that is
no way can they suck as bad a NJ et all and its a pretty weak draft,a # 10 pick is not that much help
by southern oregon on Nov 14, 2009 1:11 AM PST up reply actions
ehh perhaps they get lucky and get a top 3 pick
and they land Favors, Davis, Warren, or even Wall.
Then they could trade the #1 pick to a team who wants Wall, hypothetically.
Even so, there potentially could be some pretty good players available at #10. It’s really hard to say until the college basketball season really gets going though.
"Your best?!?!! Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and &^%@ the prom queen"
2008 Civil War: Oregon 65 - Oregon State 38
it's possible
right now they are slated to get the #7 pick, which obviously would improve their odds.
But even at the 7-13 range you can still get a good player if you make the right pick.
"Your best?!?!! Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and &^%@ the prom queen"
2008 Civil War: Oregon 65 - Oregon State 38
Lucky or sucky?
The young Euro players cant have helped but notice what happened to Rudy and Sergio,if you go across the pond to a good team you rot on the bench,a crappy team you get to play
by southern oregon on Nov 14, 2009 1:20 AM PST up reply actions
what do you mean?
"Your best?!?!! Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and &^%@ the prom queen"
2008 Civil War: Oregon 65 - Oregon State 38
If you were Claver or Freeland would you rather not play in Portland or
Actually play in NJ or CHA or for some other crappy team?
by southern oregon on Nov 14, 2009 1:30 AM PST up reply actions
I still don't see what you mean
my point was New Orleans could snag a good player in the lottery or even get lucky in the lottery and get a top 3 pick.
"Your best?!?!! Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and &^%@ the prom queen"
2008 Civil War: Oregon 65 - Oregon State 38
Let me put it this way
They rights to Claver or Freeland are more valuable to a team with a weak bench then they would be to us since they would be more willing to come over and play rather than rot in portland so they have more real value as trading chips to trade up in the draft than they have to us staying in Europe because the dont want to get the Shav treatment from Nate
by southern oregon on Nov 14, 2009 1:46 AM PST up reply actions
oh
but what does this have to do with New Orleans?
"Your best?!?!! Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and &^%@ the prom queen"
2008 Civil War: Oregon 65 - Oregon State 38
Shinn is cheap,Claver and Freeland together are cheaper
Than paying a top 5 or maybe even 10 pick
by southern oregon on Nov 14, 2009 1:53 AM PST up reply actions
You're drastically overvaluing both Victor Claver and Joel ...
Freeland, who each have very little trade value. At best, a team may willingly purchase the rights to either one of those guys for a couple million bucks. That’s it, though. Heck, truth be told, so-so Euro prospects are a dime a dozen.
Dear Paul Allen:
Fire Nate McMillan & hire Jeff Van Gundy.
Sincerely,
AK1984
That's what I was thinking
The only way that team can get real good is through the draft, since I don’t see a killer trade coming their direction.
Getting bad this year could be the best thing for them.
man, Steve Blake and Martell Webster are not good when they pass up open three pointers.
free bayless
Blake is not good when he misses open 3 pointers
his value to the team drops dramatically when he struggles with his shot
"Your best?!?!! Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and &^%@ the prom queen"
2008 Civil War: Oregon 65 - Oregon State 38
Sergio isn't good when he attempts 3-pointers
Sorry. That was last year…and the year before.
Blake has seemed far more streaky this year than last year. I wonder if this is a result of his off-season shoulder surgery or if it is more in his head. Perhaps he needs to wear some garters under his uniform a la Ebby Calvin “Nuke” LaLoosh.
"My shoulder is OK. And away we go." -- Nic Batum
"wang-dang diddly wubba SPROING wow-wow" -- Dave
I think it's more to do with Blake regressing as he gets older
"Your best?!?!! Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and &^%@ the prom queen"
2008 Civil War: Oregon 65 - Oregon State 38
I cant wait till we play the Cavs and Nate has Blake guarding Lebron
by southern oregon on Nov 14, 2009 1:26 AM PST up reply actions
Lol.
Hopefully Nic will be back by then.
"Your best?!?!! Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and &^%@ the prom queen"
2008 Civil War: Oregon 65 - Oregon State 38
Oden leads the league in total rebound percentage
he is also tied with Roy at 21.3 PER
"Your best?!?!! Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and &^%@ the prom queen"
2008 Civil War: Oregon 65 - Oregon State 38
Oden also leads the league in block percentage
"Your best?!?!! Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and &^%@ the prom queen"
2008 Civil War: Oregon 65 - Oregon State 38
I only got to see a few minutes of the game here and there,
but I thought Blake’s defense was pretty good.
danggg lakers got killled!
like when they lose. but kinda wanted denver to lose. oh well.
by portlandgiirl91 on Nov 14, 2009 2:19 AM PST reply actions
I look at this way, if Denver is to win,
I’m glad they pummeled them.
Romance me with that Roy rainbow shot which took flight from way beyond the arc and sailed so high that before it came back down to earth sealing the victory, it kissed the rafters and said "You're mine baby."
I just realized that Paul got injured on Friday the 13th
uh oh
You won.
by Roybot on Nov 11, 2009 1:41 AM PST
40+ seconds left in the 3rd.
Last year playing the Blazers he was injured with 1:23 left in the 3rd. And then we came back from a 17-point deficit and won. Mike Barrett had that stat shortly after Paul got injured tonight. I wish I could put my fingers on stats like that.
Romance me with that Roy rainbow shot which took flight from way beyond the arc and sailed so high that before it came back down to earth sealing the victory, it kissed the rafters and said "You're mine baby."
Working graveyard for 2 days really messes with your sleep schedule
Just in case you don’t already know that
From the Sactown Royalty celebrations of their win against Houston
But slowly things happen that they cannot help and the Blazers Fellowship of the Ring begins to break apart
Lol, Phil Jackson threw off Ric Bucher in the first sideline interview asking what a writer is doing on TV. Nice Phil, nice.
But slowly things happen that they cannot help and the Blazers Fellowship of the Ring begins to break apart
Too funny:
Tonight (this morning) driving home from work some sports show mentioned that if you go to the NBA sports store you can order a Cav’s #6 Jersey with Schmuck for the name, and many other names. But you can’t order it with Lebron’s name due to inappropriate language. I think "inappropriate" was the word they used.
Romance me with that Roy rainbow shot which took flight from way beyond the arc and sailed so high that before it came back down to earth sealing the victory, it kissed the rafters and said "You're mine baby."
Rockets waive Pops Mensah-Bonsu. There's your backup banger KP.
He had a great pre-season, even putting up numbers for blocks and rebounds that made me consider him for fantasy basketball.
But slowly things happen that they cannot help and the Blazers Fellowship of the Ring begins to break apart
Maybe, but Houston doesn't want to be a luxury tax payer
But slowly things happen that they cannot help and the Blazers Fellowship of the Ring begins to break apart
The Houston Rockets really don't have room Pops-Mensah Bonsu, but the Portland Trail Blazers do.
Dear Paul Allen:
Fire Nate McMillan & hire Jeff Van Gundy.
Sincerely,
AK1984
Rubio and FC Barcelona
taking on Asvel Villeurbanne on NBA TV right now
I hate Comcast
Card carrying member of Team Bayless
I need to stop being so hard on Steve Blake. Even though I'd rather see him as a top 5 backup PG than an undersized starting SG, he's a Bazer, he works hard, he has earned respect.
Nasty Ball?
Here is my favorite part of Quick’s recap of last night’s game
Even with their horrible shooting, the Hornets trailed only 11-6, as the Blazers were just as bad. Portland started missing 16 of its first 20 shots. The score at the end of the first quarter looked like a middle school game: Portland 14, New Orleans 12.
Turns out the problem – at least from the Blazers’ point of view — was the ball.
“We didn’t like the ball,” Brandon Roy said. “As soon as the referee threw it to me I was like, ‘What? This is a nasty ball.’ It was just an old ball. Real old ball.”
The visiting team usually gets to pick the game ball, and Roy said Steve Blake told him that wasn’t the ball he selected. In fact, the NBA has a new rule this season that requires the game ball to have a newly stamped “genuine leather” indicator. The rule was put in to prevent old, beat-up balls from being used. Roy said Friday’s game ball didn’t carry the required stamp.
“We complained to the refs, but they said they were going to stick with it,” Roy said. “So we told ourselves to try and play through it.”
Wow
"And in the end
The love you take
Is equal to the love you make." -The Beatles
NBA refs and MLB umpires
are both ridiculous when it comes to their power trips
I hate Comcast
Card carrying member of Team Bayless
I need to stop being so hard on Steve Blake. Even though I'd rather see him as a top 5 backup PG than an undersized starting SG, he's a Bazer, he works hard, he has earned respect.
by blazeraddict on Nov 14, 2009 10:10 AM PST up reply actions
i was happy with the replacements :-)
My life has a superb cast, but I can't figure out the plot. --Woody Paige
by prezofdeath on Nov 14, 2009 10:20 AM PST up reply actions
That was my favorite part too
My theory is that the ball was not only nasty, but it wasn’t inflated enough. How often do you see a ball get wedged between the basket and the backboard?
It’s a great line — I hope Henry Abbott and the rest of the national press pick up on the story.
my theory is that the refs had the under. :)
not really of course.
free bayless
by Cablinasian on Nov 14, 2009 11:01 AM PST up reply actions
+92
"And in the end
The love you take
Is equal to the love you make." -The Beatles
by 92wastheyear on Nov 14, 2009 11:03 AM PST up reply actions
Re: Dave's opinion on Mike Rice/alcohol comments, here is the full quote (posted here because it's long)
About the Mike Rice Comments
There have been several comments over the past few months about Mike Rice’s sobriety. Some have been teasing, I think. Others have been more serious. Either way, I’ve seen enough. They’re making me sick.
Mike Rice is a real person. I have met Mike Rice and talked to him. Critiquing how someone does their job when that job involves public scrutiny by nature is fair. Accusations of this sort are not.
One of two things is true here:
1. The references are COMPLETELY off-base and insulting.
Or…
2. They’re true, in which case this is a serious matter and not something to be batted about casually on an internet site completely outside of the context of finding help for the person involved, among people who don’t even care about finding help for the person involved and just want to laugh or make snarky comments about them.
In my opinion—not that I know much—the first is the case here. But I have known people who have actually struggled with alcoholism and had drinking ruin their lives and even if it were to be Case #2 I would find these kind of comments in this context reprehensible.
Either way, this site wasn’t created so people can lob that kind of stuff around either without basis or without giving a damn about the person they’re talking about (depending on whether it’s Case 1 or 2). We’ve had enough comments about Rice in that vein. They add nothing useful and plenty destructive to the conversation. Thanks for understanding that and refraining. A few comments of this sort have been deleted from this post.
Also, a couple other questions… When we discuss Rebecca Haarlow, who admittedly is also a fair subject for public critique given her job, can’t we do better than comments involving bedroom activities? And what does Wheels’ size have to do with his broadcasting ability? These are cheap, anonymous shots that you’d never utter in the person’s presence. Let’s avoid them here.
Again…REAL PEOPLE. We’re talking about REAL…PEOPLE.
—Dave
by Dave on Apr 23, 2009 2:32 PM PDT actions 15 recs
i realllllllllllllllly hate your sig :(
n o offense
-BlazerFan1
and here I thought Mike Rice was just a character he played on TV
Bust a bucket, who’d a dunk it, Blazer duty, super sunk it, slammin’ geez it, killer threes it, go up-get it-got it-good!
by The Arkitect on Nov 14, 2009 10:35 AM PST up reply actions
that's Merlin
Ok I just posted above and reading this feel it’s understandable and reasonable. Sometimes my head sways back and forth on what’s over the line and what’s not. It’s easy to be callous without realizing it. I’m certainly guilty of that on occasion. What I may think is funny may be really hurtful to someone else.
Recently there was a pic about bi-polar disorder posted in a post game day thread. It was certainly meant to be funny, but having been in the midst of a near crippling mixed cycle myself the past few weeks I wondered if the poster even considered how such a seemingly innocuous reference could affect someone else. That stuff happens and shedding water off the duck’s back has to be a part of the program.
BE is a great site and the overwhelming majority of comments are withing acceptable guidelines of good taste, sportsmanship, comedy and seriousness. When they stray rarely does it come across as intentional. Reminders are good but not suggestive BE is anything less then an outstanding network of quality human beings.
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Disgustingly funny
"And in the end
The love you take
Is equal to the love you make." -The Beatles
by 92wastheyear on Nov 14, 2009 10:59 AM PST up reply actions
Shouldn't really post pics of DS
without his permission
"And in the end
The love you take
Is equal to the love you make." -The Beatles
by 92wastheyear on Nov 14, 2009 11:04 AM PST up reply actions
that’s just mean
Bust a bucket, who’d a dunk it, Blazer duty, super sunk it, slammin’ geez it, killer threes it, go up-get it-got it-good!
by The Arkitect on Nov 14, 2009 11:18 AM PST up reply actions
Oh...I am sorry ..that was just a typo...I meant...
Shouldn’t really post pics of a DS without Nintendo’s permission
"And in the end
The love you take
Is equal to the love you make." -The Beatles
by 92wastheyear on Nov 14, 2009 11:32 AM PST up reply actions
smh
im not fat/balding
and i hate walmart
by Starvin' Marvin on Nov 14, 2009 11:35 AM PST up reply actions
You don't get it. He's playing a DS.
Love.
by L-TrainFTW! on Nov 14, 2009 11:37 AM PST up reply actions
Yes...it was a convoluted joke
"And in the end
The love you take
Is equal to the love you make." -The Beatles
by 92wastheyear on Nov 14, 2009 11:41 AM PST up reply actions
far too complicated for the JD… too many steps, not enough coloring
Bust a bucket, who’d a dunk it, Blazer duty, super sunk it, slammin’ geez it, killer threes it, go up-get it-got it-good!
by The Arkitect on Nov 14, 2009 11:44 AM PST up reply actions
Here ya go then
"And in the end
The love you take
Is equal to the love you make." -The Beatles
by 92wastheyear on Nov 14, 2009 11:46 AM PST up reply actions
see, now that’s hilarious
Bust a bucket, who’d a dunk it, Blazer duty, super sunk it, slammin’ geez it, killer threes it, go up-get it-got it-good!
by The Arkitect on Nov 14, 2009 11:47 AM PST up reply actions
Nice long article on Golden State of Mind about Don Nelson, who might be on his way out
http://www.goldenstateofmind.com/2009/11/14/1157100/rumor-golden-state-warriors-head
But slowly things happen that they cannot help and the Blazers Fellowship of the Ring begins to break apart
Quick Trivia...
Courtesy of Sporcle:
Who are the top 5 scorers from the Blazers in the decade of the 2000’s?
Steve Smith??
"And in the end
The love you take
Is equal to the love you make." -The Beatles
by 92wastheyear on Nov 14, 2009 11:58 AM PST up reply actions
Can't be Bonzi
"And in the end
The love you take
Is equal to the love you make." -The Beatles
by 92wastheyear on Nov 14, 2009 11:59 AM PST up reply actions
Bonzi may be the most disappointing of all the JailBlazers
"And in the end
The love you take
Is equal to the love you make." -The Beatles
by 92wastheyear on Nov 14, 2009 12:03 PM PST up reply actions
and it's meowing for food at this very moment
If I ignore him he reaches up and claws me
Dogs have Owners, Cats have Staff.
Travis?
But slowly things happen that they cannot help and the Blazers Fellowship of the Ring begins to break apart
I did
But pretty difficult. I also got all Kings, Hawks, Raptors, Blazers. Missed 1 for Boston that’s almost impossible to guess, like a few others where you think ‘really’?
But slowly things happen that they cannot help and the Blazers Fellowship of the Ring begins to break apart
I think the one I couldn't believe I missed
Was the top scorer for Phoenix. I completely forgot how prolific he was for a while there.
But yep, it’s surprising how deep the league is (or how they have too many teams) when you see some of the names in a team’s top 5 scoring list.
I was surprised that Artest wasn't on there
And a few others as well who are considered stars
But slowly things happen that they cannot help and the Blazers Fellowship of the Ring begins to break apart
also for removing rust from metal
Honor Jordan, Retire #45
by The Arkitect on Nov 14, 2009 12:32 PM PST up reply actions
So the Jordan retired jersey thing got me thinking
What is the Blazer all time “shoulda” lineup? We shouda drafted that guy or we shoulda done this or that….I’m gonna go with
Paul (took Webster instead)
Jordan (this one is obvious)
Josh Smith (I couldn’t really figure out a good one here. Took Telfair 13th in 2004 instead)
Jermaine O’Neal (no playing time)
Sabonis (if only he came to play when he was drafted)
You won.
by Roybot on Nov 11, 2009 1:41 AM PST
I'm pretty sure no one but the celtics could have drafted Bird
something along the lines of they drafted him the year before, but he went back to school
You won.
by Roybot on Nov 11, 2009 1:41 AM PST
Pretty sure Portland could have done the same thing, and they were picking before Boston.
Not 100% sure though.
I am sure
We picked ahead of Boston and could have done the same thing
"And in the end
The love you take
Is equal to the love you make." -The Beatles
by 92wastheyear on Nov 14, 2009 3:36 PM PST up reply actions
In the latest edition of what in the world is Chris Wallace thinking
the Grizzlies are negotiating with Jamal Tinsley. Who should be more upset – Lionel Hollins for potentially having yet another malcontent in the mix, or Mike Conley who, despite a solid start to his career, seems to be constantly dealing with the front office’s latest veteran challenger for his job.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=4654711
I hate Comcast
Card carrying member of Team Bayless
I need to stop being so hard on Steve Blake. Even though I'd rather see him as a top 5 backup PG than an undersized starting SG, he's a Bazer, he works hard, he has earned respect.
That would be really odd
What can he teach Mayo and Conley and Gay? To get into gun fights? Compared to that Miles and Zach are harmless.
But slowly things happen that they cannot help and the Blazers Fellowship of the Ring begins to break apart
I'm still in awe that the Memphis Grizzlies didn't offer up Marko Jaric to the Indiana Pacers for Jamaal ...
Tinsley before he was bought out there. That way, Michael Heisley never would’ve wasted time and money on his bonehead Allen Iverson sells tickets scam.
Dear Paul Allen:
Fire Nate McMillan & hire Jeff Van Gundy.
Sincerely,
AK1984
Does anyone know where I might find an online radio feed for the
Beavers game?
"Aneurysm".
When Outlaw wins a game on a last-second shot, it’s called an "annthefaneurysm". QualityPie
Emeka Okafor for Kenny Thomas deal in discussion? WTF, and yesterday I was defending Nola as trying to contend.
But slowly things happen that they cannot help and the Blazers Fellowship of the Ring begins to break apart
Chris Paul just broke his computer with his walking boot
I hate Comcast
Card carrying member of Team Bayless
I need to stop being so hard on Steve Blake. Even though I'd rather see him as a top 5 backup PG than an undersized starting SG, he's a Bazer, he works hard, he has earned respect.
by blazeraddict on Nov 14, 2009 1:37 PM PST up reply actions
At the same time, it would be a major indictment of Okafor.
That would make three teams within a year.
I am already completely unimpressed. He literally just watched LMA and Greg each go around him once last night. No heart, no hustle, didn’t care. Just didn’t care.
free bayless
After some people took shots at LMA's early struggles, "he got his money, he doesn't care anymore"
Okafor really makes you say hmmmm.
Orlando’s very happy with their decision.
No kidding.
New Orleans needs to get rid of him and start from the ground up. Rumors started in preseason that the team hadn’t accepted Emeka due to him not playing in practices. He’s apparently not a great teammate.
free bayless
this describes most of the Hornets last night
Just didn’t care
Honor Jordan, Retire #45
by The Arkitect on Nov 14, 2009 1:44 PM PST up reply actions
I think it's more an indictment of the deal
than the player. He’s just not that good. The Charlotte/NO trade was driven by dollars, as this one would be. Still, he’s wildly overpaid. In four years he’ll be EOEC.
I hate Comcast
Card carrying member of Team Bayless
I need to stop being so hard on Steve Blake. Even though I'd rather see him as a top 5 backup PG than an undersized starting SG, he's a Bazer, he works hard, he has earned respect.
by blazeraddict on Nov 14, 2009 1:42 PM PST up reply actions
performance bonuses?
I would give it all up for a billion dollars
by Tyler Durrden on Nov 14, 2009 2:16 PM PST up reply actions
yeah I've thought that for a long time. It's really unfair to teams and fans to be saddled with a huge unalterable, untradable contract for a player who is under-performing
I would give it all up for a billion dollars
by Tyler Durrden on Nov 14, 2009 2:20 PM PST up reply actions
The players' union is desperate to keep the guaranteed contract
But its removal would redefine the NBA landscape. It would also open up roster spots to younger players who could get a chance.
Yeah, the Rockets just have sent two promising young guys into the desert because they have Brian Cook sitting on the depth chart guaranteed
Not to speak of players like Jerome James and Eddy Curry. If there was an amnesty, also guys like J O’Neal would have been waived long ago.
the benefits for the game are huge. How many superstars in the league actually earn what they get paid.
Unfortunately as I’m sure we will see with the Hedo contract, too many players get paid based on only one or two years production, and most contracts are based on potential. If that potential never comes to fruition, the team is stuck with a never-ran, at a premium price.
Whole franchises are being hamstrung by these contracts, and many talented players are never given the chance to flourish.
I would give it all up for a billion dollars
by Tyler Durrden on Nov 14, 2009 2:31 PM PST up reply actions
It isn't the players fault that front office executives are incompetent nincompoops.
Dear Paul Allen:
Fire Nate McMillan & hire Jeff Van Gundy.
Sincerely,
AK1984
Nope.
Stanford’s natural rivalry is UC-Berkeley (aka Cal), and USC’s natural rivalry is, I believe, UCLA.
They both have rivalries with Notre Dame, though.
Dear Paul Allen:
Fire Nate McMillan & hire Jeff Van Gundy.
Sincerely,
AK1984
Hey Tom, have you heard of a guy getting his throat slashed while
laying on a park bench on one of the islands recently? A member of the extended family says her son was laying on a park bench while waiting to meet his girlfriend and someone came by and cut his throat. I don’t know which island. The kid has had bi-polar issues all his life so I don’t know how much to believe. They say he’s paralyzed from the neck down now.
"Aneurysm".
When Outlaw wins a game on a last-second shot, it’s called an "annthefaneurysm". QualityPie
I think so
That was here a month or so ago. The one I know of was a guy who lost his bus pass so he got a ride the night before to his bosses house and was sleeping at the bus stop near his bosses house.
Could be this
http://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/Global/story.asp?S=11215510
That’s the first I heard of that one. I love how they said he was “residentially challenged.”
That sounds like it could be the one. It's about the right time frame but I
didn’t know he was that old. Thanks.
"Aneurysm".
When Outlaw wins a game on a last-second shot, it’s called an "annthefaneurysm". QualityPie
[Grumbles]
One of my home theater pc’s is getting a cyclic redundancy check on the recording drive.
Translation: It’s probably hosed.
Let’s see what I can salvage on it today. I was just about to upgrade to a cablecard too…
yessir.
By the way, should NBA 2k10 work with Windows 7? It works but it’s about half speed. Kind of interesting gameplay with the lag.
free bayless
I'm looking at it right now
It should work fine, I mean it’s just DirectX 10 on Windows 7 so it shouldn’t cause problems. You might try compatibility mode if you haven’t already.
I’ll see if I find anything else.
People in their forums are really cranky.
Most are asking for patches. This might be a 2k10-specific problem.
I wonder how much it is… I could test it with Windows 7 over here, and I haven’t played a BB game in a while.
looks like SC is giving FLA a game.
17-14 FLA with 1:30 until halftime
Blazers make the Fans, Fans don't make the Blazers--broyposse
i wonder if they'll show him on the jumbo tron at the game
and if so what the reaction will be. good interview. thanks for the link.
Blazers make the Fans, Fans don't make the Blazers--broyposse
by DrivetheLane on Nov 14, 2009 2:29 PM PST up reply actions
he will be swallowed by a sea of black and red.
I would give it all up for a billion dollars
by Tyler Durrden on Nov 14, 2009 2:31 PM PST up reply actions
I love how he calls us crazy, for vigorously disagreeing with him
the whole interview is inflammatory tripe
I would give it all up for a billion dollars
by Tyler Durrden on Nov 14, 2009 2:35 PM PST up reply actions
well, Blazer fans are pretty crazy.
though not because we vigorously disagree with him. he’ll never see past his Durant love enough to look at KD in a reasonable fashion. but, I guess the same could be said for Blazer fans and Oden.
Blazers make the Fans, Fans don't make the Blazers--broyposse
by DrivetheLane on Nov 14, 2009 2:39 PM PST up reply actions
I think most Blazer fans just desperately don't want Oden to be a player who never lives up to the expectations that a number one player carries.
And we are so tired of hearing how great Durant is, even though he has a more one-dimensional game, and would not have given us as well-rounded a team as Oden does.
I would give it all up for a billion dollars
by Tyler Durrden on Nov 14, 2009 2:42 PM PST up reply actions
Problem is, a number of people that Simmons is a part of see that as making excuses
“Yeah he’s not all that good, but he is what we need”
At least he now admits that Greg can be a franchise center.
i'd like to think expectations for Oden have become properly tempered at this point.
he was absolutely the right pick no matter what happens. But I’m not sure he’ll be an “all-time” top center like people thought. But he’ll be very good and an integral part of winning a title. But I don’t think 25-15 is every gonna happen for him.
Blazers make the Fans, Fans don't make the Blazers--broyposse
by DrivetheLane on Nov 14, 2009 2:45 PM PST up reply actions
I don't know if Blazers fans with Oden are as bad as he is with KD
We got homers that think Oden will become the next Russell, but I think most of us would like that and don’t expect it to happen. I don’t see as many Blazers fans making record setting predictions for Oden like Simmons does with KD.
that's true.
KD won’t ever be on the Kobe-MJ-LeBron or even Wade level that Simmons seems to think he will.
Blazers make the Fans, Fans don't make the Blazers--broyposse
by DrivetheLane on Nov 14, 2009 2:47 PM PST up reply actions
Yeah we are very helpful and supportive of Oden, and yes we all might be guilty of lauding his smaller victories disproportionately
but so what. We don’t live in a town with a fan base that boo’s their team if they get down by ten. We don’t go heckle our own coach. We aren’t trying to make Oden out to be something more than what he is, but we are definitely trying to foster a feeling of acceptance, and comfort for the guy.
I’m sure Greg is more than capable of criticizing himself for the way his career has gone so far. If he maintains an attitude of failure there is no way he will ever be as good as he could be. So I am totally okay with cheering extra loud for him, for every thing he does right on the court. I’d rather him be deluded and excelling on the court, than be brooding and plodding.
I would give it all up for a billion dollars
by Tyler Durrden on Nov 14, 2009 2:51 PM PST up reply actions
Same here
No matter if it’s a fish, a deal, a woman or man, a car, a game, or a draft pick, it’s just not healthy to dwell on the one that got away.
The same goes with the Bowie/Jordan crap. Why should I get upset over something I didn’t even know about until a few years ago? I wasn’t even a fan of basketball when Jordan was in the league, and I’m not the type to brag about the past. Even if Jordan was a Blazer, I don’t care. Past championships are worthless to me. I’m not a fan of the Blazers because of any of their history.
I bet half the folks that talk about the Jordan draft weren’t even born then.
by tominhawaii on Nov 14, 2009 3:01 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
see I lived through all that stuff, I remember all the fans saying FOREVER how we could have had Jordan.
But in the end, we didn’t. And that doesn’t make me any less fond of the teams that played against him in his prime. It is ridiculous that the number one story surrounding Oden is still how much better Durant’s career has gone, and how you can’t help but think about what this kid could have done for us if we had drafted him.
Enough already! We didn’t draft him! We also didn’t draft Chris Paul, or Michael Jordan, or any number of outstanding all star players who it is not worth playing revisionist fantasy basketball with!
I would give it all up for a billion dollars
by Tyler Durrden on Nov 14, 2009 3:08 PM PST up reply actions
there you go
I would give it all up for a billion dollars
by Tyler Durrden on Nov 14, 2009 3:10 PM PST up reply actions
A friend of mine was getting on my nerves with Bowie nonsense before the season
i asked him if we should play without a center so that our center would never get hurt? He dosen’t bring it up any more
by southern oregon on Nov 14, 2009 3:42 PM PST up reply actions
Bowie was a good player, and he was much further ahead than Jordan at the time of the draft.
He was widely thought to be the obvious choice at the time. It’s only when we look back at the way their two careers played out that we can say which would have been the better choice.
I love how people are so sure that THEY would have made the right decision if it would have been up to them. It’s easy to make the choice 25 years after the fact. But I bet at the time of the draft they probably knew very little about each player, and didn’t have any kind of clue about what it takes to run an nba franchise
I would give it all up for a billion dollars
by Tyler Durrden on Nov 14, 2009 3:46 PM PST up reply actions
Sam Bowie was oft-injured at Kentucky and Michael Jordan ...
was a winner at North Carolina. Coming out of high school, Bowie was the man; yet, by the time their college careers had come to an end, Jordan was easily more accomplished than the 7-footer from some podunk town in Pennsylvania.
Dear Paul Allen:
Fire Nate McMillan & hire Jeff Van Gundy.
Sincerely,
AK1984
I feel like such an idiot.
oh yeah the other thing is we already had a shooting guard who was also really, really good. His name was Clyde Drexler.
I would give it all up for a billion dollars
by Tyler Durrden on Nov 14, 2009 11:17 PM PST up reply actions
Once again, it's time for me to quote myself!
“The main problem with the 1984 off-season was the short-sighted Kiki Vandeweghe trade in which the team decimated its depth for a defensively inept, high-volume shooting small forward.
Instead of trading Wayne Cooper, Calvin Natt, and Fat Lever — along with a couple of draft picks — for Vandeweghe, the Trail Blazers should’ve not made the deal and, moreover, drafted Michael Jordan in lieu of the oft-injured Sam Bowie with the 2nd pick in the ’84 NBA Draft.
Under that scenario, the 1984-1985 Trail Blazers could’ve possibly trotted out the following roster.
C: Mychael Thompson
PF: Calvin Natt
SF: Michael Jordan
SG: Jim Paxson
PG: Darnell Valentine
C: Wayne Cooper
PF: Kenny Carr
SF/SG: Clyde Drexler
PG: Fat Lever
C: Audie Norris
SG: Bernard Thompson
PG: Steve Colter
Now, with that noted, I didn’t include Jerome Kersey on that revised rendition of the ‘84-’85 roster, as he’d’ve had a tough time making the team out of camp as a second-round draft pick with that loaded of a ballclub. Bernard Thompson, who was a low first-round draft pick that very same year, would’ve had an edge over Kersey that fall on making the team."
Dear Paul Allen:
Fire Nate McMillan & hire Jeff Van Gundy.
Sincerely,
AK1984
Oh, and by the way, here's the link to that original quote.
http://www.blazersedge.com/2009/8/9/983193/oden-over-durant#19507999
Dear Paul Allen:
Fire Nate McMillan & hire Jeff Van Gundy.
Sincerely,
AK1984
my girlfriend made me delicious cookies tonight
They were orange-ginger dipped in chocolate.
I would give it all up for a billion dollars
by Tyler Durrden on Nov 14, 2009 11:39 PM PST up reply actions
DAMN!
I have no such quote.
I would give it all up for a billion dollars
by Tyler Durrden on Nov 14, 2009 11:42 PM PST up reply actions
Do you really have a girlfriend?
Or is she just a sock you wear on your hand?
by tominhawaii on Nov 15, 2009 10:40 AM PST up reply actions
maybe. depending on what the sign says.
Blazers make the Fans, Fans don't make the Blazers--broyposse
by DrivetheLane on Nov 14, 2009 2:37 PM PST up reply actions
I wish I still liked him
It’s not even his Blazers stuff. He just seems like he’s following the same outline each time he writes.
i agree, Tom.
his stuff just isn’t that good anymore. Pretty watered down. He wrote an article on the OAK-BOS division series in, I think, 2003 or 2004 that was really really good. but that might be the last thing I remember reading that I thought was really good. And he’s still never written anything funnier than that Karate Kid holy trilogy thing. That slayed me.
Blazers make the Fans, Fans don't make the Blazers--broyposse
by DrivetheLane on Nov 14, 2009 2:41 PM PST up reply actions
I don't think I read that
I stopped reading about a year ago. He wants to be the first person to doubt someone, and he wants to be the first person to tout someone. He doesn’t respect opposing viewpoints, and I got tired of having to Google all his pop culture references, because I don’t watch The Hills and MTV.
Crushing in my other ESPN league, 400 fantasy points accumulated
Not so great in the other ones due to injuries
it's really late in the day to not have a new junk drawer
I would give it all up for a billion dollars
junk fiend...
i like this junk drawer..
by galacticlove on Nov 14, 2009 2:47 PM PST up reply actions
today is the 14th… this Junk is for the 14th… I don’t see your probelm
Honor Jordan, Retire #45
by The Arkitect on Nov 14, 2009 2:50 PM PST up reply actions
I think you're my problem buddy.
Prez posted this before 9 pm yesterday.
He is a cheater, and he is mad with power.
If you can’t see that you will be dead before your eyes are open.
I would give it all up for a billion dollars
by Tyler Durrden on Nov 14, 2009 2:53 PM PST up reply actions
listen Pal, Prez is a Mod (not a good mod, but a mod none the less) he can bend the rules to his will… for Prez there is no spoon
Honor Jordan, Retire #45
by The Arkitect on Nov 14, 2009 2:56 PM PST up reply actions
Listen FRIEND
I know he’s a frickin’ mod, and all I’m saying is where’s it gonna stop huh?
It starts out with a preemptive post and it ends with what? Assigned posting schedules, having to clear subject matter with the federation of mods before posting? DON’T BE A SHEEP!
Your freedom is being stolen and you are all too happy to watch it spiral down the drain. You make me sick.
I would give it all up for a billion dollars
by Tyler Durrden on Nov 14, 2009 3:01 PM PST up reply actions
Son, we live in a world that has walls and those walls need to be guarded by men with guns. Who’s gonna do it? You? You, Tyler Durrden? I have a greater responsibility than you can possibly fathom. You weep for Prez and curse the Mods; you have that luxury. You have the luxury of not knowing what I know: that Prez’s post, while tragic, probably saved lives and that my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, saves lives. You don’t want the truth because deep down in places you don’t talk about at parties you want me on that wall, you need me on that wall. We use words like honor, code, loyalty. We use then as the backbone of a life trying to defend something. You use them as a punchline. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the blanket of the very freedom I provide and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said “thank you,” and went on your way. Otherwise, I suggest that you pick up a weapon and stand a post. Either way, I don’t give a damn what you think you are entitled to
Honor Jordan, Retire #45
by The Arkitect on Nov 14, 2009 3:06 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
YOU WANT THE TRUTH?!
YOU CAN’T HANDLE THE TRUTH!
I like your sig
I would give it all up for a billion dollars
by Tyler Durrden on Nov 14, 2009 3:09 PM PST up reply actions
don't you hate it when songs you don't like get stuck in your head?
this one has been stuck in my mind so long now i swear i almost like it now..
here.
get this song stuck in your head instead.
Blazers make the Fans, Fans don't make the Blazers--broyposse
by DrivetheLane on Nov 14, 2009 2:48 PM PST up reply actions
well the girl in the first video is prettier that the one(s) in your's ;)
but this song is nice..
by galacticlove on Nov 14, 2009 2:51 PM PST up reply actions
haha.
i didn’t watch the whole video you posted. i didn’t recognize the band and didn’t want an annoying song stuck in my head. haha.
but maybe i’ll just have to click and mute to see the pretty girl….
Blazers make the Fans, Fans don't make the Blazers--broyposse
by DrivetheLane on Nov 14, 2009 2:52 PM PST up reply actions
lol.. it's worth it depending on your tastes in such matters..
the song isn’t the most annoying song ever.. but it is annoying enough..
by galacticlove on Nov 14, 2009 2:53 PM PST up reply actions
yeah i took another look and muted the volume.
she fits my tastes juuuuust fine. if she left me she really would take away the biggest part of me. ooooo oh baby please don’t go!
Blazers make the Fans, Fans don't make the Blazers--broyposse
by DrivetheLane on Nov 14, 2009 2:56 PM PST up reply actions
lol..
i was thinking more about the biggest part of her.. but i feel ya .-*
by galacticlove on Nov 14, 2009 2:57 PM PST up reply actions
haha. naw.
she’d look good even without those. not super important.
Blazers make the Fans, Fans don't make the Blazers--broyposse
by DrivetheLane on Nov 14, 2009 3:06 PM PST up reply actions
i was actually on the other side of those.. ;)
but she does have multi-dimensions to her looking goodness..
by galacticlove on Nov 14, 2009 3:12 PM PST up reply actions
hahaha
too many dimensions to even mention the same stuff it would seem. haha.
Blazers make the Fans, Fans don't make the Blazers--broyposse
by DrivetheLane on Nov 14, 2009 3:14 PM PST up reply actions
Yup
I’m biased though, because I pretty much see women in bikini’s all the time. They are in my comfort zone.
Jinx! I'm getting out my garlic necklace right now!
"Aneurysm".
When Outlaw wins a game on a last-second shot, it’s called an "annthefaneurysm". QualityPie
college hoooop rankings..
don’t forget to watch the Pomeroy rankings as they develop… congrats on ’Cuse being the top ranked team with 2 wins counted!!! :D
yo guys jeff pendergraph is gonna be on the field at the ducks game. if i see him what should i say to him?
lessssss go
bust
I would give it all up for a billion dollars
by Tyler Durrden on Nov 14, 2009 3:11 PM PST up reply actions
if you could make that happen
you’d become a bedge legend.
Blazers make the Fans, Fans don't make the Blazers--broyposse
by DrivetheLane on Nov 14, 2009 3:13 PM PST up reply actions
well....not all of us.
Blazers make the Fans, Fans don't make the Blazers--broyposse
by DrivetheLane on Nov 14, 2009 3:22 PM PST up reply actions
i, uh.....i don't know what you're talking about......
(besides it’s clearly Juwan Howard)
Blazers make the Fans, Fans don't make the Blazers--broyposse
by DrivetheLane on Nov 14, 2009 3:27 PM PST up reply actions
well i suppose if anyone would know....
Blazers make the Fans, Fans don't make the Blazers--broyposse
by DrivetheLane on Nov 14, 2009 3:32 PM PST up reply actions
i guess that makes sense
considering he’d be answering the question. haha
Blazers make the Fans, Fans don't make the Blazers--broyposse
by DrivetheLane on Nov 14, 2009 3:41 PM PST up reply actions
mostly because of your
level of expertise at stealth and installing tiny cameras for surveillance purposes.
Blazers make the Fans, Fans don't make the Blazers--broyposse
by DrivetheLane on Nov 14, 2009 3:46 PM PST up reply actions
Jerryd Bayless twisted his ankle badly on a crappy piece of carpet
after practice.
"Aneurysm".
When Outlaw wins a game on a last-second shot, it’s called an "annthefaneurysm". QualityPie
NOOOOOO!
I would give it all up for a billion dollars
by Tyler Durrden on Nov 14, 2009 3:13 PM PST up reply actions
Just heard it from Wheels on the pre-game show.
"Aneurysm".
When Outlaw wins a game on a last-second shot, it’s called an "annthefaneurysm". QualityPie
so how badly?
a couple weeks? a couple games?
Blazers make the Fans, Fans don't make the Blazers--broyposse
by DrivetheLane on Nov 14, 2009 3:14 PM PST up reply actions
He didn't say, just that it was bad.
"Aneurysm".
When Outlaw wins a game on a last-second shot, it’s called an "annthefaneurysm". QualityPie
that is a weak way to go down
I feel bad for the guy, just when he was seeing some action too.
I would give it all up for a billion dollars
by Tyler Durrden on Nov 14, 2009 3:16 PM PST up reply actions
hmm
more playing time for Rudy/Martell now I’d imagine.
Blazers make the Fans, Fans don't make the Blazers--broyposse
by DrivetheLane on Nov 14, 2009 3:16 PM PST up reply actions
I hope you're kidding...
I hate Comcast
Card carrying member of Team Bayless
I need to stop being so hard on Steve Blake. Even though I'd rather see him as a top 5 backup PG than an undersized starting SG, he's a Bazer, he works hard, he has earned respect.
by blazeraddict on Nov 14, 2009 3:13 PM PST up reply actions
Nope. They had to carry him to the locker room.
"Aneurysm".
When Outlaw wins a game on a last-second shot, it’s called an "annthefaneurysm". QualityPie
According to Wheels, he's very, very upset.
"Aneurysm".
When Outlaw wins a game on a last-second shot, it’s called an "annthefaneurysm". QualityPie
they can probably only just decipher
the cursing amid the tremendous weeping and gnashing of teeth.
Blazers make the Fans, Fans don't make the Blazers--broyposse
by DrivetheLane on Nov 14, 2009 3:22 PM PST up reply actions
Poor Bayless.
I think I would be avoiding him at all costs if I was on the team. He’s really scary when he’s mad I bet.
You’re Right-The Arkitect
well they're gonna need to change that now.
they got a chance for a game winning drive right now.
Blazers make the Fans, Fans don't make the Blazers--broyposse
by DrivetheLane on Nov 14, 2009 3:20 PM PST up reply actions
YES, missed field goal by Iowa
i know my Buckeyes have been underwhelming and chokers…but i still love them.
are you watching this on ABC?
Blazers make the Fans, Fans don't make the Blazers--broyposse
by DrivetheLane on Nov 14, 2009 3:38 PM PST up reply actions
ah.
i’ll be sure to post nothing than.
Blazers make the Fans, Fans don't make the Blazers--broyposse
by DrivetheLane on Nov 14, 2009 3:43 PM PST up reply actions
i forwarded after that....
phew…Coach Ferentz decided to play not to lose….but Buckeyes Defense is better so it looks like we are going to the Rose Bowl…first time since 1997.
but I’m not confident they will win, considering Pryor still can’t throw the ball
wow. Stanford is gonna beat USC.
pretty bad too.
Blazers make the Fans, Fans don't make the Blazers--broyposse
not sure.
maybe if Oregon loses again? i can’t remember.
Blazers make the Fans, Fans don't make the Blazers--broyposse
by DrivetheLane on Nov 14, 2009 3:33 PM PST up reply actions
looks like AZ and Oregon would both have to lose another one.
by DrivetheLane on Nov 14, 2009 3:35 PM PST up reply actions
oops. take 2.
Blazers make the Fans, Fans don't make the Blazers--broyposse
by DrivetheLane on Nov 14, 2009 3:35 PM PST up reply actions
holy smokes.
Stanford wins 55-21
Blazers make the Fans, Fans don't make the Blazers--broyposse
by DrivetheLane on Nov 14, 2009 3:40 PM PST up reply actions
yes it will.
dvr is awesome. congratulations.
Blazers make the Fans, Fans don't make the Blazers--broyposse
by DrivetheLane on Nov 14, 2009 3:32 PM PST up reply actions
I can't believe it took me so long to get one.
I would give it all up for a billion dollars
by Tyler Durrden on Nov 14, 2009 3:34 PM PST up reply actions
If you get all the digital channels with HD too, you'll never look back
It’s even better if you have a DVR that lets you freely archive stuff for long-term.
Yeah I've got the HD channels, except for the movie channels
there are so many shows that I miss because my gf wants to watch something else. Since I monopolize the tv so heavily during basketball season, it’s a compromise that I’ve been willing to make. But now, I don’t have to!
I would give it all up for a billion dollars
by Tyler Durrden on Nov 14, 2009 3:38 PM PST up reply actions
You have dual-tuners?
What kind of DVR is it? Just curious. Sounds like TV but it could be a cable/dish DVR.
yeah I was wondering
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by Tyler Durrden on Nov 14, 2009 3:41 PM PST up reply actions
just got it from comcast today, it's HD, dual-tuner
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by Tyler Durrden on Nov 14, 2009 3:41 PM PST up reply actions
just out of curiosity, is it the tuner or the tv that dictates pic in pic availability?
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by Tyler Durrden on Nov 14, 2009 3:48 PM PST up reply actions
pic availability?
Not sure what pic means. But odds are, it’s the tuner. Your TV will become nothing more than a monitor for your cable box at this point. I presume you got a Motorola with the yellow clock on the front?
yep,
picture in picture is what I meant
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by Tyler Durrden on Nov 14, 2009 4:05 PM PST up reply actions
He was talking about PIP I think
You can’t really do PIP with out having 2 seperate sources (the 2 tuners won’t do that)
"And in the end
The love you take
Is equal to the love you make." -The Beatles
by 92wastheyear on Nov 14, 2009 4:05 PM PST up reply actions
that's what I was wondering
I would give it all up for a billion dollars
by Tyler Durrden on Nov 14, 2009 4:06 PM PST up reply actions
You could hook a splitter up behind the TV
one side routes to the DVR and the other directly to the TV…..but you would only get basic cable (plus the local HDs) on the side without the box
"And in the end
The love you take
Is equal to the love you make." -The Beatles
by 92wastheyear on Nov 14, 2009 4:09 PM PST up reply actions
Yeah...he would have to have a QAM tuner
However…mapping isn’t an issue up here…..the only channels in the clear up here are the local HDs plus a handful of multicasts
"And in the end
The love you take
Is equal to the love you make." -The Beatles
by 92wastheyear on Nov 14, 2009 4:25 PM PST up reply actions
QAM?
I would give it all up for a billion dollars
by Tyler Durrden on Nov 14, 2009 5:11 PM PST up reply actions
Long story. It might be easier to just give it a shot.
What’s your tv model? I’ll go check if you support QAM.
mitsubishi lt-46144
I would give it all up for a billion dollars
by Tyler Durrden on Nov 14, 2009 6:49 PM PST up reply actions
How old is the TV, Tyler?
Most newer TVs (flat panels) have a QAM tuner.
"And in the end
The love you take
Is equal to the love you make." -The Beatles
by 92wastheyear on Nov 14, 2009 6:59 PM PST up reply actions
Tylers house looks like prime burglering territory
http://reviews.cnet.com/flat-panel-tvs/mitsubishi-lt-46144/4505-6482_7-32450662.html
Honor Jordan, Retire #45
by The Arkitect on Nov 14, 2009 7:00 PM PST up reply actions
it's a sweet tv, but I've already had the screen replaced once (lines)
and recently another has shown up. I’m hoping if this is a chronic problem that eventually they’ll just replace it with a new one since we bought the extended warranty.
I would give it all up for a billion dollars
by Tyler Durrden on Nov 14, 2009 7:06 PM PST up reply actions
Where did you buy it??
"And in the end
The love you take
Is equal to the love you make." -The Beatles
by 92wastheyear on Nov 14, 2009 7:08 PM PST up reply actions
fry's
the warranty work gets done down at sharper video
I would give it all up for a billion dollars
by Tyler Durrden on Nov 14, 2009 7:12 PM PST up reply actions
Ah...yeah
How much warranty you got left?
"And in the end
The love you take
Is equal to the love you make." -The Beatles
by 92wastheyear on Nov 14, 2009 7:13 PM PST up reply actions
must be a little less than a year and a half
we got the three year extended warranty
I would give it all up for a billion dollars
by Tyler Durrden on Nov 14, 2009 7:15 PM PST up reply actions
They will sometimes replace it
if you they have problems with the screen multiple times
"And in the end
The love you take
Is equal to the love you make." -The Beatles
by 92wastheyear on Nov 14, 2009 7:27 PM PST up reply actions
that'd be nice
overall I’m very happy with it, the 120 hz refresh rate is great for sports and it goes really nice with a blue ray player, but I’m disappointed that it will have been in the shop twice in under two years.
I would give it all up for a billion dollars
by Tyler Durrden on Nov 14, 2009 7:29 PM PST up reply actions
Yeah...that does suck
"And in the end
The love you take
Is equal to the love you make." -The Beatles
by 92wastheyear on Nov 14, 2009 7:36 PM PST up reply actions
probably 1 1/2 to 2 years old
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by Tyler Durrden on Nov 14, 2009 7:02 PM PST up reply actions
It has one. I just looked it up.
QAM=Quadrature Amplitude Modulation……..it is the type of digital that Digital Cable uses. It has the ability to tune in any digital cable channels that are not encrypted. In the Portland area that is mainly the local HD channels plus a handful of multicast channels put out by the local stations
"And in the end
The love you take
Is equal to the love you make." -The Beatles
by 92wastheyear on Nov 14, 2009 7:02 PM PST up reply actions
so I can tune in cable channels directly with the tv and not use the cable box?
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by Tyler Durrden on Nov 14, 2009 7:04 PM PST up reply actions
Yes...a limited number of them
The 30 or so analog ones…plus the local HD channels. If you want to use the PIP function of your TV, you would need to use a splitter to have one cable go to the box…and the other would go to the DVR just like now
"And in the end
The love you take
Is equal to the love you make." -The Beatles
by 92wastheyear on Nov 14, 2009 7:07 PM PST up reply actions
hmmm, interesting
thanks for the legwork guys!
I would give it all up for a billion dollars
by Tyler Durrden on Nov 14, 2009 7:08 PM PST up reply actions
NP
"And in the end
The love you take
Is equal to the love you make." -The Beatles
by 92wastheyear on Nov 14, 2009 7:10 PM PST up reply actions
Np
"And in the end
The love you take
Is equal to the love you make." -The Beatles
by 92wastheyear on Nov 14, 2009 7:11 PM PST up reply actions
Oh ...and there are still about 30 analogs available
"And in the end
The love you take
Is equal to the love you make." -The Beatles
by 92wastheyear on Nov 14, 2009 4:27 PM PST up reply actions
oh nice!
good news.
Blazers make the Fans, Fans don't make the Blazers--broyposse
by DrivetheLane on Nov 14, 2009 3:36 PM PST up reply actions
Quick said initially it looked grim, but now they heavily taped it and it looks okay
Nate wanted to actually increase his minutes
increase?
i wonder at who’s expense.
Blazers make the Fans, Fans don't make the Blazers--broyposse
by DrivetheLane on Nov 14, 2009 3:40 PM PST up reply actions
I like that Terry Porter is the Trailblazers ambassador.
I want that guy to be a regular part of our organization, it’s been hard watching him struggle as a coach somewhere else in the league, when he means so much to fans in Portland.
I would give it all up for a billion dollars
I think he would be a very good coach,
Not in phoenix though
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by Tyler Durrden on Nov 14, 2009 3:46 PM PST up reply actions
Terry Porter failed in Milwaukee, too.
Dear Paul Allen:
Fire Nate McMillan & hire Jeff Van Gundy.
Sincerely,
AK1984
when's the last time milwaukee had a successful coach?
Thanks for reminding me of what I already knew.
I would give it all up for a billion dollars
by Tyler Durrden on Nov 14, 2009 11:19 PM PST up reply actions
How did he do the following season? Yeah, that's right.
Look, Terry Porter is just a terrible coach. Terry Stotts — whose career arc in Milwaukee was similar to Porter’s tenure, even including the blah playoff bearth — and Larry Krystkowiak did bad there, too, but they also suck.
Scott Skiles has since enetered the picture and cleaned up that mess on defense, which shows something. Now, if only the Bucks had a competent front office, for then they’d be in business.
Dear Paul Allen:
Fire Nate McMillan & hire Jeff Van Gundy.
Sincerely,
AK1984
front page of ESPN says Ohio State wins in overtime, but the game is not over yet.
Odd.
free bayless
almost game time!!!
6 in a row starts in 15 or 20 minutes!
Blazers make the Fans, Fans don't make the Blazers--broyposse
i don't even bother watching it.
Blazers make the Fans, Fans don't make the Blazers--broyposse
by DrivetheLane on Nov 14, 2009 3:53 PM PST up reply actions
I usually don't either
but I wanted to hear about Bayless. I regret not turning it off.
You’re Right-The Arkitect
are you okay?
A friend of mine watched that once, and went outside, took off all his clothes, and ran down the street into a dairy queen and chocolate dipped his______.
I would give it all up for a billion dollars
by Tyler Durrden on Nov 14, 2009 3:56 PM PST up reply actions
no
I would give it all up for a billion dollars
by Tyler Durrden on Nov 14, 2009 3:58 PM PST up reply actions
it was his knee
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by Tyler Durrden on Nov 14, 2009 3:59 PM PST up reply actions
it's actually a lot more common than dairy queen would like you to know
it’s the main reason they got rid of the cherry dip
I would give it all up for a billion dollars
by Tyler Durrden on Nov 14, 2009 4:01 PM PST up reply actions
I would give it all up for a billion dollars
by Tyler Durrden on Nov 14, 2009 4:04 PM PST up reply actions
isn't that a health code violation?
Blazers make the Fans, Fans don't make the Blazers--broyposse
by DrivetheLane on Nov 14, 2009 3:58 PM PST up reply actions
haha
If the glory can be killed, we are lost. --John Steinbeck
by DrivetheLane on Nov 14, 2009 4:02 PM PST up reply actions
There’s a pre-game show?
Honor Jordan, Retire #45
by The Arkitect on Nov 14, 2009 4:52 PM PST up reply actions
looks like i won't be able to watch the game on NBAtv.
i wish verizon had csn in HD…
If the glory can be killed, we are lost. --John Steinbeck
yep. this even gets a
- from me.
If the glory can be killed, we are lost. --John Steinbeck
by DrivetheLane on Nov 14, 2009 5:19 PM PST up reply actions
bah. #25
If the glory can be killed, we are lost. --John Steinbeck
by DrivetheLane on Nov 14, 2009 5:19 PM PST up reply actions
somebody’s travis outlaw sidebar post needs to get #25’d up tonight as a show of support
Honor Jordan, Retire #45
by The Arkitect on Nov 14, 2009 7:02 PM PST up reply actions
maybe later tonight after the duck game… I’m in between coats of paint on my ceiling right now
Honor Jordan, Retire #45
by The Arkitect on Nov 14, 2009 7:04 PM PST up reply actions
it’s just a small area… we had a plumbing leak and had to have the drywall patched
Honor Jordan, Retire #45
by The Arkitect on Nov 14, 2009 7:09 PM PST up reply actions
Well lucky you.
My dad broke a pipe in the kitchen of our condo in Sunriver and flooded the downstairs one….smh.
You’re Right-The Arkitect
How old is the car?
or is your body’s odometer?
"And in the end
The love you take
Is equal to the love you make." -The Beatles
by 92wastheyear on Nov 14, 2009 7:03 PM PST up reply actions
Oh my
I am only around 11,000
"And in the end
The love you take
Is equal to the love you make." -The Beatles
by 92wastheyear on Nov 14, 2009 7:12 PM PST up reply actions
He’s finally feeling comfortable in his masculinity now that he has put the entire middle of North America between him and you
Honor Jordan, Retire #45
by The Arkitect on Nov 14, 2009 6:53 PM PST up reply actions
I can't even come up with a good response to this because it actually made me laugh.
It’s about time you make a funny joke.
You’re Right-The Arkitect
SM?
Sado-Masochist ….Spaniard/Mexican??
"And in the end
The love you take
Is equal to the love you make." -The Beatles
by 92wastheyear on Nov 14, 2009 7:09 PM PST up reply actions
your dog got you into S&M
Honor Jordan, Retire #45
by The Arkitect on Nov 14, 2009 7:11 PM PST up reply actions
being the SFon the Blazers is like being the drummer for Spinal Tap
"oh dear god. Please be more irresponsible". - Claire
we are...
outlaw, webster, batum, rudy, roy…
.
.
what we need is a banger in the paint
Honor Jordan, Retire #45
by The Arkitect on Nov 14, 2009 7:10 PM PST up reply actions
oh, and Cunningham or Aldridge in a pinch if we go twin towers on someone
Honor Jordan, Retire #45
by The Arkitect on Nov 14, 2009 7:11 PM PST up reply actions
that's ridiculous
Everyone knows Blake can’t play the 3
Honor Jordan, Retire #45
by The Arkitect on Nov 14, 2009 7:13 PM PST up reply actions
For Nate he can
"And in the end
The love you take
Is equal to the love you make." -The Beatles
by 92wastheyear on Nov 14, 2009 7:14 PM PST up reply actions
Someone (AK I think)
said Blake is more like the SF on offense and Roy is the SF on defense.
You’re Right-The Arkitect
AK is not the correct poster to make this comment
Honor Jordan, Retire #45
by The Arkitect on Nov 14, 2009 7:15 PM PST up reply actions
You are WRONG.
Blake is a SF according to Nate. Hell, we might even see him play center some time.
You’re Right-The Arkitect
so… you agree with AK?
Honor Jordan, Retire #45
by The Arkitect on Nov 14, 2009 7:17 PM PST up reply actions
From a technical standpoint, Steve Blake has lately played a lot of 3 on offense.
http://www.akcoach.com/hilo.htm
Dear Paul Allen:
Fire Nate McMillan & hire Jeff Van Gundy.
Sincerely,
AK1984
It'd be great if tanking this season had something to do with drafting Wall.
"oh dear god. Please be more irresponsible". - Claire
Ok someone please fill me in
I listened to the final quarter of the blazer game… what happened to travis and does anyone have a link for the scuffle LMA and Raja Bell?
by Starvin' Marvin on Nov 14, 2009 7:21 PM PST reply actions
he just stopped and his foot kind of rolled over itself, not like an ankle roll, more like he had it flat and his body just put too much pressure on it
I would give it all up for a billion dollars
by Tyler Durrden on Nov 14, 2009 7:26 PM PST up reply actions
thank you
and I read Bayless sprained his ankle after the hornets game but before tonights game correct?
by Starvin' Marvin on Nov 14, 2009 7:22 PM PST up reply actions
k thanks
was the LMA/Bell thing anything big? Wheels made it sound like a big deal.
by Starvin' Marvin on Nov 14, 2009 7:26 PM PST up reply actions
About the same amount of pushing as the Ariza foul. Definitely nothing major, but it was an above average scuffle. LMA was really pissed and Oden was having some difficulty in holding him back. Basically what happened was:
- Rudy attempts a 3-pointer from the right corner
- LMA and Bell begin to fight for rebounding position in the low block
- Bell boxes out LMA, but in the process manages to (seemingly) intentionally elbow LMA in the back of his his head
- LMA gets pissed and goes face-to-face with Bell
- Gerald Wallace runs in and starts shoving LMA
- Roy comes in and gets between Wallace and LMA, and he also pushes Wallace back a bit
- Oden comes in to the scuffle and tries to separate all of the players
- Oden then begins to hold LMA back who is still fuming and trying to get in Bell’s face
- LMA keeps shoving his teammates trying to get at Bell but eventually calms down after all three refs get between the two parties
This all happened in 10 – 15 second span.
Just a day in the NBA.
Love.
they were tied up with each other Lma had bell around the back and Bell threw an elbow
they went face up, and then Wallace and Chandler came in grabbed Lma and pushed him out of the way.
The blazers that got in there looked like they were just trying to separate dudes, but I think Wallace and Chandler were a little aggressive towards LMA
I would give it all up for a billion dollars
by Tyler Durrden on Nov 14, 2009 7:38 PM PST up reply actions
I think the refs let a few to many things go in this game
the Bobcats were allowed to play really physical, while the Blazers were getting called for ticky-tack stuff. I think the frustration was getting palpable for the Blazers, while Charlotte continued to get more and more physical. This was almost an example of how to create a volatile game environment in an nba game.
I would give it all up for a billion dollars
by Tyler Durrden on Nov 14, 2009 8:13 PM PST up reply actions
too many^^^
I would give it all up for a billion dollars
by Tyler Durrden on Nov 14, 2009 8:15 PM PST up reply actions
never actually touched wallace though… and it’s the exact same stress fracture as Martell had… not good
Honor Jordan, Retire #45
by The Arkitect on Nov 14, 2009 7:23 PM PST up reply actions
it's because we were crackin on rice
I would give it all up for a billion dollars
by Tyler Durrden on Nov 14, 2009 7:32 PM PST up reply actions
Just saw that
up to 45 with 3 minutes left
by Starvin' Marvin on Nov 14, 2009 7:45 PM PST up reply actions
The stars are aligning folks
For what you ask? A Civil War that will decide who goes to the Rose Bowl. Karma is on the Beavs side this time….
RUDY > MJ
Arizona State or Arizona beats Oregon. USC or ASU beats Arizona. Oregon beats Oregon State. Stanford beats Cal.
Stanford beats Ohio State in Pasadena. It has been written.
written down on a piece of paper?
Like a crib sheet?
by southern oregon on Nov 14, 2009 7:58 PM PST up reply actions
On toilet paper maybe?
"And in the end
The love you take
Is equal to the love you make." -The Beatles
by 92wastheyear on Nov 14, 2009 8:10 PM PST up reply actions
I need to make some to watch him play
Havent had the chance yet. I can’t believe what he is doing…
RUDY > MJ
It seems like is already sitting in the clubhouse with a -500
He could coast his way to ROY at this point…
RUDY > MJ
I know
You just don’t see rookies put up 55 on 21-34 and 7-8 from three. Dem der r sum gud numbas…
RUDY > MJ
he didnt even score in the first quarter
but dropped TWENTY NINE points in the second
by Starvin' Marvin on Nov 14, 2009 8:16 PM PST up reply actions
I love it that the NCAA suits hate Jennings and I think he will be really good
But I would rather have Evans,bigger,better defender and a multi position guy
by southern oregon on Nov 14, 2009 8:28 PM PST up reply actions
rec
"Your best?!?!! Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and &^%@ the prom queen"
2008 Civil War: Oregon 65 - Oregon State 38
I think Oregon State is the best team in the Pac-10 right now
"Your best?!?!! Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and &^%@ the prom queen"
2008 Civil War: Oregon 65 - Oregon State 38
not that you have a bias or anything
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neither does jksnake
"Your best?!?!! Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and &^%@ the prom queen"
2008 Civil War: Oregon 65 - Oregon State 38
that appeared like a fluky 5 TDs
they got up by 14 points and then Barkley pressed and threw a stupid pick-6 and then USC folded from there and Stanford kept piling the points on.
let’s not forget how Oregon State smashed Stanford already.
"Your best?!?!! Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and &^%@ the prom queen"
2008 Civil War: Oregon 65 - Oregon State 38
USC did fold, but they had no answer for Stanford's offense all game
Oregon State dominated the game against Stanford, no question. I’m not a big head-2-head guy though. I think that in the last few weeks, Stanford’s played the best football. Anyway, if OSU can go into Autzen and win, they’ll be deserving conference champs (I can’t really see Arizona running the table). I don’t see that happening though.
it’s all about head to head. Football is very dependent on matchups. OSU matches up well with Stanford.
free bayless
by Cablinasian on Nov 14, 2009 10:38 PM PST up reply actions
yeah
Oregon’s defense is so small they have a hard time against the run. It’s one main reason why I’m confident Oregon State will give Oregon a game in the Civil War
"Your best?!?!! Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and &^%@ the prom queen"
2008 Civil War: Oregon 65 - Oregon State 38
OSU’s running back is smaller
Honor Jordan, Retire #45
by The Arkitect on Nov 14, 2009 11:22 PM PST up reply actions
the Pac-10 POY Race will be very interesting over the final few weeks
Gerhart has Quizz beat in rushing yards by 80, and in rushing TDs by one (16-15).
But Quizz has Gerhart beat in all of the receiving stats (and passing stats ;) )
It could very well come down to how Quizz does against Oregon in the Civil War.
"Your best?!?!! Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and &^%@ the prom queen"
2008 Civil War: Oregon 65 - Oregon State 38
I dunno
Quizz really lacks a “signature” performance against a top team (except Stanford), yet Gerhart has had two big games now against both Oregon and USC.
Plus if Stanford finishes top-3 in the conference, Gerhart is going to get a ton of credit for it.
"Your best?!?!! Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and &^%@ the prom queen"
2008 Civil War: Oregon 65 - Oregon State 38
it's kinda like last year where Quizz had that huge game against SC
and that gave him the early lead and he just ran away with it from there
"Your best?!?!! Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and &^%@ the prom queen"
2008 Civil War: Oregon 65 - Oregon State 38
also
I do think the Pac-10 Conference Champ, whether it be Oregon Stanford or Oregon State, will beat Ohio State
"Your best?!?!! Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and &^%@ the prom queen"
2008 Civil War: Oregon 65 - Oregon State 38
besides
I don’t think that is even close to the same USC team that Oregon State played in the Coliseum
"Your best?!?!! Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and &^%@ the prom queen"
2008 Civil War: Oregon 65 - Oregon State 38
but it’s all about head to head matchups… if you don’t think it’s the same USC team, why do you think it’s the same Stanford team?
Honor Jordan, Retire #45
by The Arkitect on Nov 14, 2009 11:23 PM PST up reply actions
fine
but it’s all about head to head matchups…
OSU >> Stanford
"Your best?!?!! Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and &^%@ the prom queen"
2008 Civil War: Oregon 65 - Oregon State 38
OSU>stanford>UO>USC>OSU
Honor Jordan, Retire #45
by The Arkitect on Nov 14, 2009 11:26 PM PST up reply actions
circular reasoning is fun
Honor Jordan, Retire #45
by The Arkitect on Nov 14, 2009 11:27 PM PST up reply actions
all that matters
is that as long as the Oregon schools take care of business next weekend, the Civil War will decide who represents the Pac-1
"Your best?!?!! Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and &^%@ the prom queen"
2008 Civil War: Oregon 65 - Oregon State 38
Pac-10 in the Rose Bowl
"Your best?!?!! Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and &^%@ the prom queen"
2008 Civil War: Oregon 65 - Oregon State 38
yeah, who does OSU play next week?
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by The Arkitect on Nov 14, 2009 11:30 PM PST up reply actions
Washington State
"Your best?!?!! Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and &^%@ the prom queen"
2008 Civil War: Oregon 65 - Oregon State 38
so it’s a bye week
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by The Arkitect on Nov 14, 2009 11:32 PM PST up reply actions
as cloudy said, if the oregon teams take care of business.
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by Cablinasian on Nov 14, 2009 11:33 PM PST up reply actions
yeah, I know
Honestly, I would like to see the Civil War be for the Rose Bowl also. That would be pretty cool for this Oregonian whose undergraduate institution is not in the pac-10.
Stanford can go to the Sun Bowl or whatever. They blew their pac-10 title by choking vs. Arizona.
I think UO beats OSU, and it pains me to say that. At Autzen is just not friendly.
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by Cablinasian on Nov 14, 2009 11:37 PM PST up reply actions
I think it will be a damn good game
and a shootout.
"Your best?!?!! Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and &^%@ the prom queen"
2008 Civil War: Oregon 65 - Oregon State 38
c’mon cloudy. I bleed OSU football. The team is awesome.
But going into Autzen? I just can’t get my hopes up. The running QB is our fatal flaw.
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by Cablinasian on Nov 14, 2009 11:40 PM PST up reply actions
We get a bye week to prepare -- something we did not have last year
Stanford had one and they used that to their full advantage against Oregon.
I just don’t see either defense really being able to slow the offenses down.
"Your best?!?!! Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and &^%@ the prom queen"
2008 Civil War: Oregon 65 - Oregon State 38
You don’t see Canfield having a horrible INT to kill us?
I dunno, I was raised by a man who went to OSU in the early eighties. I look at things from a pained perspective.
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by Cablinasian on Nov 14, 2009 11:43 PM PST up reply actions
I never said OSU would win
I just said it’d be a damn good game.
"Your best?!?!! Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and &^%@ the prom queen"
2008 Civil War: Oregon 65 - Oregon State 38
We shall soon find out....
I honestly don’t know, it could go either way in my mind. A healthy Quizz changes everything for OSU. They will the underdogs though, no doubt about it…
RUDY > MJ
you’d think with all the money you paid for that fancy education you’d be smarter than this
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by The Arkitect on Nov 14, 2009 11:34 PM PST up reply actions
Stanford will regret blowing it against Arizona
and allowing 2 long TD runs in the 4th Quarter to lose that game
"Your best?!?!! Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and &^%@ the prom queen"
2008 Civil War: Oregon 65 - Oregon State 38
WOW
that shot was incredible
I would give it all up for a billion dollars
by Tyler Durrden on Nov 14, 2009 8:25 PM PST up reply actions
makes it even after losing the dribble
the Nets must be crushed
You won.
by Roybot on Nov 11, 2009 1:41 AM PST
dwyane wade is the man, it's just ridiculous
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by Tyler Durrden on Nov 14, 2009 8:37 PM PST up reply actions
this Duck game is not compelling.
i gotta find something else to do
If the glory can be killed, we are lost. --John Steinbeck
how was bowling?
If the glory can be killed, we are lost. --John Steinbeck
by DrivetheLane on Nov 14, 2009 8:37 PM PST up reply actions
ehhhhhhhh so so i guess
league i went 150/180/220
1st squad of the tournament I went 160/190/230
2nd squad i went 210/180/230
by Starvin' Marvin on Nov 14, 2009 8:40 PM PST up reply actions
I was just rounding numbers
i didnt end on the 10 every time. cant remember the single pins
by Starvin' Marvin on Nov 14, 2009 8:41 PM PST up reply actions
this one time
i got a 141. it was pretty great.
If the glory can be killed, we are lost. --John Steinbeck
by DrivetheLane on Nov 14, 2009 8:41 PM PST up reply actions
haha I remember that
im not happy if I throw anything under 170 or 180. It was kinda an up and down day for me in terms of enjoyment.
by Starvin' Marvin on Nov 14, 2009 8:42 PM PST up reply actions
213 was the highest I've ever gotten
When I was in high school as a senior we could take bowling as an elective, so I was bowling like every day. I’m not very good though, especially now
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by Tyler Durrden on Nov 14, 2009 8:43 PM PST up reply actions
I wonder if you can still take surfing as a PE elective in San Diego
by southern oregon on Nov 14, 2009 8:45 PM PST up reply actions
is it okay to surf down there? I've heard nasty stories about the sewage being dumped straight in the ocean, right across the border in mexico.
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by Tyler Durrden on Nov 14, 2009 8:47 PM PST up reply actions
Actually its not cool the beach's closed from coliform is part of the daily
weather report and its rare for no beach to be listed,sucks my kids gave up surfing. you have to go north of Santa Barbara to find acceptable water quality.
by southern oregon on Nov 14, 2009 8:52 PM PST up reply actions
eh...
UO just scored again. 17 point lead.
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by DrivetheLane on Nov 14, 2009 9:48 PM PST up reply actions
Randy Couture's fight gonna be on Spike in about half an hour.
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by DrivetheLane on Nov 14, 2009 10:31 PM PST up reply actions
Vera got hosed. That was a reputation win for Couture
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Civil War for the Roses?
I’m an Oregon fan next weekend, they gotta take care of business against AZ
"Your best?!?!! Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and &^%@ the prom queen"
2008 Civil War: Oregon 65 - Oregon State 38
the sight of an AZ state offensive lineman with a bad leg injury
Is painfull,it happened to my son
by southern oregon on Nov 14, 2009 10:08 PM PST reply actions
dang. Azubuike got hurt.
carted off the court on a stretcher. that’s not good for the ol’ fantasy team.
If the glory can be killed, we are lost. --John Steinbeck
I can't believe how ugly these road games are
compared to how last year Portland won with all ‘finesse’ (see: offense)
"Your best?!?!! Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and &^%@ the prom queen"
2008 Civil War: Oregon 65 - Oregon State 38
a big portion is us not hitting our threes. It’s allowing them to clog the middle.
Regression to the mean will help us.
Oh, and can Martell please hit a freaking jump shot?
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by Cablinasian on Nov 14, 2009 10:55 PM PST up reply actions
not to mention Steve Blake
2/10 shooting? and all 10 attempted shots were 3s?
if he’s going to shoot 20% from 3, I’d rather have B Rex in there…
"Your best?!?!! Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and &^%@ the prom queen"
2008 Civil War: Oregon 65 - Oregon State 38
at least two of those were shots he had to heave against the clock.
Still though. I’m sick of him playing so many minutes.
I am a huge Nic Batum fan. I love the kid’s game… disappointed that he went down. I thought Martell would at least be hitting threes at a decent clip.
Now, part of Martell’s problem is lack of confidence at this point. He played with energy and resolve when starting.
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by Cablinasian on Nov 14, 2009 11:02 PM PST up reply actions
There's no reason he can't be a ~40% volume 3 point shooter who can play defense
He has shown the capacity for both, shooting near 40% his last full season, and showing some great defensive games this year.
In a volume 3 point shooter, that is great.
Is he overrated as a great shooter thus far?
Yeah, but he is still a good shooter who simply isn’t hitting right now.
don't a lot of players say the last thing to come back after a long time off is the outside shot?
I would give it all up for a billion dollars
by Tyler Durrden on Nov 14, 2009 11:10 PM PST up reply actions
I can't see him shooting 40%. He's extremely overrated as an outside shooter.
He just isn’t a very good player.
I don't think he will, no.
I think he will be about a 38% 3 point shooter for his career, and I think he will continue to be an extremely poor mid range shooter.
He is a decent option off the bench as a solid wing defender who can hit a 3 at a reasonable percentage.
He is a decent option off the bench as a solid wing defender who can hit a 3 at a reasonable percentage.
Then how is he overrated?
Love.
by L-TrainFTW! on Nov 14, 2009 11:16 PM PST up reply actions
You're a number's guy, sorta.
He made 123 three’s his last full season out of 317. If he makes 4 whole three pointers more over the season, going 127 for 317, he is a 40% shooter.
It is an almost meaningless distinction. AROUND 40% and good defense is not bad at all.
I know you can go the other way with it
“Well if he misses 4 more he’s a 36% shooter” or whatever.
But quibbling over 38% or 40% is funny to me.
He is Rudy-esque on them.
If he can finish in transition, play good defense, and hit a decent rate of 3’s, he is very useful.
he played a couple good games, and then a bunch of bad ones.
I don’t think he’s going to be significantly more than the player we saw in ‘07-’08, and that guy isn’t good enough to be in our rotation if we are fully healthy.
Atlanta quietly has the best record in the East
"Your best?!?!! Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and &^%@ the prom queen"
2008 Civil War: Oregon 65 - Oregon State 38
Sagarin ranks their schedule #6 so far
In his “pure points” rating, the Hawks are #1 and the Blazers are #2.
How are pure points figured?
We still rank that high with the recent weakness in our schedule?
Is it the blowouts?
pure points just means its all based on point differential
Our point differential is strong, and our schedule is only a little below average right now because of the good teams we played early.
And the bad teams were back-to-back to back-to-backs on the road.
Love.
by L-TrainFTW! on Nov 14, 2009 11:17 PM PST up reply actions
Does that factor in?
It’d be smart if it does, and I’d be surprised if it isn’t… some sort of “many games in a few nights” type dealio.
Hollinger does. but timbo told me that he is terrible. Did you know that Greg will never be a good offensive player and Roy will never return to last season’s form?
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by Cablinasian on Nov 14, 2009 11:30 PM PST up reply actions
no team in the NBA has better wins than them
at Portland, at Boston, blowing out Denver at home
"Your best?!?!! Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and &^%@ the prom queen"
2008 Civil War: Oregon 65 - Oregon State 38
Aren't they the "Trailblazers of the East"?
Love.
by L-TrainFTW! on Nov 14, 2009 11:13 PM PST up reply actions
people say so, but they really aren't all that young a team.
They rely heavily on Johnson (28), Bibby (31) and Crawford (29). They have young studs in Smith (24), Horford (23) and Williams (23), but they don’t rely on players 25 and under to nearly the degree we do.
That's what I always thought too
It may be their only keeper in the under 25 crowd is Horford as well.
How is Williams doing this season? Wasn't he in a slump when we played them?
Love.
by L-TrainFTW! on Nov 14, 2009 11:21 PM PST up reply actions
He has been playing worse than previous years
His last 3 years before this one are nearly identical to each other. He’s a fine player, you’d be happy to start him for most teams, but not that great.
how is Sacramento 5-4?
are they just a fluke?
"Your best?!?!! Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and &^%@ the prom queen"
2008 Civil War: Oregon 65 - Oregon State 38
Been watching them
Out hustling other people, Beno playing ove his head and Evans is a force
by southern oregon on Nov 14, 2009 11:23 PM PST up reply actions
Call me crazy, but I honestly think Jason Thompson has a promising future.
I know people are down on Emeka Okafor, but trading Kenny Thomas’ ginormous expiring contract for him would be a huge boon for the Kings interior defense. Although Okafor is no speed demon, Paul Westphal could still run comfortably with Tyreke Evans, Kevin Martin (when healthy), and Beno Udrih running the break. The second unit could then feature a high-octane group of Spencer Hawes, Omri Casspi, Andres Nocioni, Ime Udoka — until Francisco Garcia returns — and Sergio Rodriguez, who should get some burn.
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I haven't been able to watch enough to know the deal with Okafor
Why has he been so lazy and non-teammate like this year?
He was a good, tough defender before. He seemed to care.
I thought Chandler for Okafor was a great deal, and I think Kenny Thomas for Okafor is a helluva steal.
It would mean the Kings don’t think Hawes is a starting center, but that is true, so that’s cool. I don’t think Jason Thompsons will be a 10+ rebound guy, but he’s certainly a 15+ scoring guy.
he just watched LMA and Greg go by him for rebounds last night.
Rohan at AttheHive said he is generally happy with Emeka, though.
A lot of his teammates were unhappy that he refused to practice in preseason despite him supposedly being cleared to play.
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by Cablinasian on Nov 14, 2009 11:38 PM PST up reply actions
Unless Kenny Thomas is coming with draft picks
I would just have to think you could move Okafor for cap savings AND picks if you need savings that badly.
That wouldn't be only for future cap savings, but also luxury tax savings this year.
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I don’t think Sactown does the deal.
On that note, I saw a funny comment on StR about how the Kings would be up to par with the Blazers witha Meka trade.
Along the lines of
Reke – Miller
Martin – Roy
Casspi – Batum
Thompson – Aldridge
Okafor – Oden
and equal benches!
YAYAYAYAY!
The way Oden played tonight, we will kill them for the next decade.
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by Cablinasian on Nov 14, 2009 11:42 PM PST up reply actions
he was freaking dominant. He altered every. dang. shot. Kept balls alive. Scored 4 out of 4 times in the post, including a nasty dunk on Mohammed.
Just flat out nasty good.
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by Cablinasian on Nov 14, 2009 11:45 PM PST up reply actions
it was quick power move to the inside. Beat Mohammed to the spot and did the one handed jam, sorta like he did against Zbo.
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by Cablinasian on Nov 14, 2009 11:49 PM PST up reply actions
one was a foul battling with Crash for an o-reeb.
second was a bizarre bumping cutter call, probably to make up for Tyson’s quick two fouls. This ended a stretch of three blocks and two points in the first four minutes.
third he got called for an offensive foul. Andre drove down the court, dumped to Greg in good position. He turned to face up and head to the basket and Diaw? acted like he got shot.
fourth he dropped his arms on a penetrator.
fifth he tried to seal the baseline against Crash, Crash ran into him and fell down, Oden barely budged.
sixth he got caught against Felton driving to the basket.
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by Cablinasian on Nov 14, 2009 11:54 PM PST up reply actions
that seems really fast
can’t you describe it slower?
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by Tyler Durrden on Nov 14, 2009 11:50 PM PST up reply actions
Something might be off with him mentally, but it's impossible for us to pinpoint what.
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AK1984
Pacman dominates Cotto tonight.
Thought to be one of the top twenty boxers of all time at minimum.
*Unless KP has a secret plan that makes this statement incorrect.
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So ironic that Dante is feeling what Nic felt last year
When Martell got hurt and Travis and Nic are the Brused Brothers
by southern oregon on Nov 14, 2009 11:26 PM PST reply actions
It's a really good show
I just watched a few episodes of season 3, it was great, so I’m gonna go back and watch ’em all.
I forgot about SNL until now.
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All I remember from last season is how much I hated the new fat guy.
Dear Paul Allen:
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Sincerely,
AK1984
Down with the "fat guy," says us!
Dear Paul Allen:
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AK1984
you mean this Bobby Moynihan guy right? Not Kenan?
Kenan isn’t very good either, but he’s had a few good sketches.
why do you guys hate fat guys so much?
did a fat guy beat you up, or sit on you?
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by Tyler Durrden on Nov 14, 2009 11:55 PM PST up reply actions
yeah he doesn't bug me as much as Fred Armisen
that Obama impression is the worst
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by Tyler Durrden on Nov 14, 2009 11:57 PM PST up reply actions
I heard last week that Taylor Swift did a surprisingly good job.
Anyway, this January Jones broad seems pretty boring thus far tonight.
Dear Paul Allen:
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AK1984
Well, I do like Kristen Wiig mocking Kathy Lee Gifford.
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You liked that?!?! Her impressions were pretty darn bad.
Love.
by L-TrainFTW! on Nov 14, 2009 11:49 PM PST up reply actions
I think Kristen Wiig did a bang-up job with the material written for her, although ...
that segment did crash and burn at the end.
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She is the first female "star" of the show
First star since Will Ferrell too, I’d say.
Star meaning main player on the show…
Okay, this segment fell apart quickly. I blame the writers, though.
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she is going to be terrible
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by Tyler Durrden on Nov 14, 2009 11:43 PM PST up reply actions
Even though I've seen a few episodes
I got no idea who she is on the show. Just turned to SNL.
Is she Don Draper’s preggo wife?
I haven't watched that show at all, so I don't know. But so far on SNL she is not doing well on her delivery,
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by Tyler Durrden on Nov 14, 2009 11:47 PM PST up reply actions
he is not amused
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by Tyler Durrden on Nov 14, 2009 11:48 PM PST up reply actions
Yeah, she's too stiff for comedy.
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twss
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by Tyler Durrden on Nov 14, 2009 11:55 PM PST up reply actions
If she is who I think she is
It works for being a reserved wife to a mystery man, but not for comedy.
that is correct… former model turned actress
Honor Jordan, Retire #45
by The Arkitect on Nov 15, 2009 12:05 AM PST up reply actions
well you gotta have hitchcock to do the skit
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by Tyler Durrden on Nov 14, 2009 11:54 PM PST up reply actions
I'd rather have Kenan and Kel do the impersonation
I’m sure he could do it better than the worthless fat guy.
Humor involving bodily functions, eh.
Who thought that hiring 10-year-old kids as writers was a good idea?
I blame Lorne Michaels.
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It was all for a lame "rear window" punchline, too, which is the worst part.
Okay, I can get behind Joseph Gordon-Levitt as a guest host next week.
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Humor involving bodily functions, eh.
Do you even watch SNL?!?!?
Love.
by L-TrainFTW! on Nov 14, 2009 11:57 PM PST up reply actions
you guys are so grown up
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by Tyler Durrden on Nov 14, 2009 11:58 PM PST up reply actions
For some reason, her tugging that tie comes across as a weird phallic symbol to me.
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See, Wiig can even take a sketch they've done a few times over
(The female reporter on the scene who has a crush on the girl she is interviewing) and be funny.
I bet she can make an awesome sandwich
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by Tyler Durrden on Nov 15, 2009 12:04 AM PST up reply actions
Yeah, she's even doing a decent job with this sketch.
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isn't she the one that dropped the f-bomb?
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by Tyler Durrden on Nov 15, 2009 12:07 AM PST up reply actions
And she doesn't have a face for TV ... not trying to be mean ... just sayin'
Love.
by L-TrainFTW! on Nov 15, 2009 12:12 AM PST up reply actions
I bet she farts a lot too
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by Tyler Durrden on Nov 15, 2009 12:13 AM PST up reply actions
I haven't seen her enough this season to know if she is funny or not
Her voice isn’t right for playing different characters… her Hoda sounds like a young stoner girl.
WHAT SO MEANS IS GO TO NEW JUNK.
i cry for nic
by Cablinasian on Nov 15, 2009 12:18 AM PST up reply actions
what does that mean?
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by Tyler Durrden on Nov 15, 2009 12:19 AM PST up reply actions
So does anyone really think Fergie is attractive?
She looks so gross to me. Her face looks so tore up and fakey.
she is the ham hock in the black eyed peas
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by Tyler Durrden on Nov 15, 2009 12:10 AM PST up reply actions
what’s wrong with looking like you got hit in the face by a cast iron pan?
Honor Jordan, Retire #45
by The Arkitect on Nov 15, 2009 12:11 AM PST up reply actions
She's only like 30 or so
Maybe younger, and has that overly botoxed look already.
It seems too easy to blame it on the meth.
btw, I like the second answer better
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by The Arkitect on Nov 15, 2009 12:14 AM PST up reply actions
I'll just file that away with the rest of the useless information
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by Tyler Durrden on Nov 15, 2009 12:15 AM PST up reply actions
meow
I would give it all up for a billion dollars
by Tyler Durrden on Nov 15, 2009 12:13 AM PST up reply actions
Dude she's gonna be so pissed
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by Tyler Durrden on Nov 15, 2009 12:23 AM PST up reply actions
She blamed that on excessive sweating from her vagina. No joke.
Love.
by L-TrainFTW! on Nov 15, 2009 12:25 AM PST up reply actions
WHAT?!
I would give it all up for a billion dollars
by Tyler Durrden on Nov 15, 2009 12:27 AM PST up reply actions
I'm trying to come up with a worse excuse
and it’s just not happening
I would give it all up for a billion dollars
by Tyler Durrden on Nov 15, 2009 12:30 AM PST up reply actions
“Singing is a gift from God, and when people say I can’t sing, it’s kind of like insulting God.”Fergie
Love.
by L-TrainFTW! on Nov 15, 2009 12:34 AM PST up reply actions
good one
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by Tyler Durrden on Nov 15, 2009 9:32 AM PST up reply actions
Quietly behind Jennings 55, Ersan Illyasova is starting to look really good giving them points and rebounds
At the moment he still seems to be buried a bit on the bench, but that might change quickly. The European Rashard Lewis.
Ersan Ilyasova : Milwuakee in 2009-2010 :: Linas Kleiza : Denver in 2008-2009.
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Sincerely,
AK1984
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