Junk Drawer 11/21 Dun dun dun
by dyshooter182 on Nov 21, 2009 6:39 AM PST
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This past week, I've slept at 2:30 AM and woke up around 6:50 AM everday. Sadly, I can't live on four hours of sleep, so I hibernated yesterday and slept at around 9:30 or whenever the Blazers ended the first half against the Warriors; as a result, I woke up at 5:45 AM, grabbed a jacket, got on facebook, and then checked Yahoo nba scores. WHAT THE ****. Blazers lose to the Warriors?! You've gotta be kidding me.
But I'll make it an off topic to talk about instead of mourning over the loss. I went shopping with some friends at Streets of Tanasbourne to get my mom a birthday present. I got her a red scarf from Macy's, but I realized that Christmas is already drawing near. I guess this is a winter holiday special! What are you guys going to give and receive?
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My wife axed me to start building my X-mas list
Her family requires it be ready by Thanksgiving. I can’t think of anything I want because I’m spoiled and normally buy what I want when I want it.
I’m the same way,
I’m really starting to think Christmas should be for kids only.
I’d rather just get together for dinner and such 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’m sure that’s why I’ve always like Thanksgiving better.
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."
Yeah
Part of the problem is that I have to ask for a bunch of gifts worth about $20. It’s not like I can ask for an iPod or camera for Christmas. I’ll go to buy something in October or November and my wife will tell me to put it on my Christmas list.
I think the fun ones are when everybody brings one gift and you draw for them.
Done at work a lot, but we’ve done it with the whole family (lots of people).
That way if some people are low on money they can usually afford one gift.
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."
Yeah
I love white elephant parties. I was once given a transsexual blow up doll as a going away gift from coworkers so I used it in a white elephant party about 5 years ago and it turns up every year at the party. I also gave away Madagascar hissing cockroaches to my wife’s family so they made a new rule the next year, “no live things.”
Same with me :-(
"Steve Blake is a hero. (That is, if you consider burning down a house and then rescuing everyone in it to be heroic.)"-Ezra Caraeff
by Roybot on Nov 21, 2009 12:52 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Last year I told my dad and grandmother I didn’t want to do the Christmas gift thing any more.
Mainly because my brothers and sister never do anything while I bring a trunk full of presents every year.
I was planning on surprising dad and grandma but got the flu right at Christmas. They didn’t call or anything (cause they didn’t know), so they probably think the worst.
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 gots a real question
I just watched this video of a catchy tune, You Belong With Me by Taylor Swift, and it had me wondering. It sure seems like all it takes for a girl to be hot is to remove her glasses. They made fun of movies that do that in “Not Another Teen Movie.”
Can you think of any other instances where a woman became hot in a movie or video by taking off her glasses?
hmmmm….still thinking.
This is formula for sure, so I know there’s a ton of them.
I think it would have been hot if she took off her glasses and played that clarinet.
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 believe the Van Halen "Hot For Teacher" Video
has the teach taking off her glasses, amongst other things…I think…can’t check at the moment.
"The match in Los Angeles is a good opportunity to begin to demonstrate that we want to make war." Rudy Fernández (translated)
Player and Coaches Grades @ the 17% Mark of the Season
I’d make this a fanpost but then everyone would think I was joking and go off topic.
LaMarcus Aldridge – C- LaMarcus plays like an A player in the first quarter and seems to disappear as the game goes on. Some of the blame can be placed in his teammates for not looking for him later in the game and the rest is on him for not demanding the ball.
Nicolas Batum – F- Nicolas gets an F- because I could not give him a lower grade. The injury prone second year player suffered a shoulder injury in March of this year. In August he had to fly to Portland to evaluate another shoulder injury and even though he admitted knowing he needed surgery, he waited for the season to start, because he is soft and wanted to miss games.
Jerryd Bayless – C I don’t know if I’ve seen enough of Bayless to give him a grade. I have really only seen one really bad play out of him this year, but he’s still pretty much a one trick pony at this point.
Steve Blake – D Steve is not playing well and he is getting a lot of playing time. Roy’s poor play is compounding his troubles, because Roy keeps trying to get Steve to bail him out of his poor decisions.
Dante Cunningham – C He gets a C for staying healthy but he hasn’t done anything good or bad to raise or lower his grade.
Rudy Fernandez – B If I did this a week ago, Rudy would have gotten a D. He’s the only player who is demanding more playing time with his play.
Juwan Howard – D- Last week I would have given him a C, he’s showing that he is a great bench guy, just not even an adequate player.
Andre Miller – D- Whined his way into the starting line up and has shown some good team defense and nothing else.
Patrick Mills – Incomplete I want to give him an A for forcing his way into the NBA, but I gotta be fair and give him the same grade as the other injured rookie.
Greg Oden – C Greg is great on defense and seems to have calmed down on offense when he has the ball. If it wasn’t for Nate taking him out of the game, he’d probably foul out in the first quarter. I also don’t like his lame excuse of not finding a rhythm after being taken out.
Travis Outlaw – B Travis did what he did last year and seemed to be playing defense sometimes before he got hurt. At first I gave him a C then switched it to a B because at least he was consistent for Travis.
Jeff Pendergraph – Incomplete I can’t really grade a guy based on his summer league performance.
Joel Przbilla – C- Joel is still good for the rebounds but not much else. Part of his poor play should be blamed on his teammates.
Brandon Roy – D- My biggest disappointment of the season. I feel bad for him because he’s got a max contract and due to Miller’s crybabying and injuries he’s been forced to play small forward. Right now he’s overpaid and playing like a spoiled prima donna and is in no way playing like a superstar.
Martell Webster – F Martell wasn’t so bad when he was starting. Since being moved to the bench, he took his cue from Miller and decided if he plays like crap, maybe Nate will put him back in the starting lineup.
Head Coach Nate McMillan – D As crappy as the team is playing, he still managed to coach the team to a winning record. All but the away Atlanta game loss has been his fault. The Blazers should be 13-1.
Lead Assistant Coach Dean Demopoulos – F So far he hasn’t done anything to impress me.
Assistant Coach Monty Williams – F What does he even do for the team?
Assistant Coach Maurice Lucas – F- He’s got only three guys to coach and they all are sucking.
Assistant Coach Joe Prunty – F What does he do?
Strength and Conditioning Coach Bob Medina – F- The dude starts every season with an injured player. He has to be doing something wrong.
Athletic Trainer Jay Jensen – F- He let the Batum injury drag on and broke Outlaw’s foot.
Assistant Trainer Geoff Clark – F- He’s probably the guy who hurt Pendergraph’s hip.
General Manager Kevin Pritchard – D Overpaid Roy and Aldridge, drafted two injured rookies, kept Outlaw and Blake even though lots of fans hated them and overpaid for Miller.
Assistant General Manager Tom Penn – D Should be fired, the Blazers sure got a lot out of his "Cap Space Guru" skills.
President Larry Miller – D I haven’t seen a single fanpost saying Mr. Miller gave the author sweet tickets like last year. He was bad with that e-mail last year too and let Pritchard take all the blame for it.
Owner Paul Allen – A I would have given him an A+ but I dropped it in case the Mills rumors are true. Even then, I’m not going to get bent out of shape over the 15th roster spot.
by tominhawaii on Nov 21, 2009 8:06 AM PST reply actions 8 recs
Tom jokes and you rec because Tom jokes. I rec because I agree with much of what Tom says...
But I will be positive about the Blazers for those who demand that I be balanced in my Blazers comments: Rebecca Haarlow is hot and nobody has lynched Blaze the Trail Cat yet.
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
by timbo on Nov 21, 2009 8:49 AM PST up reply actions 2 recs
Actually, Blaze not having been lynched is sort of a negative comment, isn't it?
Sorry.
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
Good morning tweet world
Or rather good afternoon. I think I go and update my chart for an hour. If the PC doesn’t go on strike. I guess I’ll buy a new one after Christmas. Lot of stuff to sell on ebay too. And this morning when I wanted to sleep, my neighbor decided this is the day to saw and chop all the wood for his fireplace for the winter. I’m in a crappy mood. Go Blazers.
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silly euros
Reeeeal Amerikans don’t chop no wood.
But I love you :-(
by Mortimer on Nov 19, 2009 7:04 PM PST
Not according to what I'm looking at. I wouldn't have guessed those states.
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Ok then --- Florida cuz of the jungle
Washington has a lot of forest, so does Montana.
But I love you :-(
by Mortimer on Nov 19, 2009 7:04 PM PST
I would then guess
Maine…. followed by New Hapshire
...and that's a good thing
by In Walks Rudy on Nov 21, 2009 8:50 AM PST up reply actions
also correct according to answers.com
kind of a trick question though, since “percentage of space” was not part of it. Cuz Alaska clearly wins in almost anything regarding size.
...and that's a good thing
by In Walks Rudy on Nov 21, 2009 9:12 AM PST up reply actions
Interesting
I didn’t know that about New Hampshire. At the turn of the century, 80% of the state had been clear cut. If you walk through the woods in many parts of the state, you can see that the trees were planted in a grid. It’s kind of trippy when you’re hiking.
Good point.
I wouldn’t want people to think I said something nice about AK.
But I love you :-(
by Mortimer on Nov 19, 2009 7:04 PM PST
doesnt ak have the most everything?
...and that's a good thing
by In Walks Rudy on Nov 21, 2009 8:48 AM PST up reply actions
Just about. AK would fit across the entire country if you could pick it up and place it on top.
It probably is not the leader in desert, sandy beaches, sunny days, rainfall, and fun, but it is bigger than people realize.
by dario argento on Nov 21, 2009 9:22 AM PST up reply actions
tundra is kind of like desert.. does that count?
...and that's a good thing
by In Walks Rudy on Nov 21, 2009 9:30 AM PST up reply actions
George Washington chopped wood… USA USA USA
Honor Jordan, Retire #45
by The Arkitect on Nov 21, 2009 12:42 PM PST up reply actions
Satan's little helpers?
But I love you :-(
by Mortimer on Nov 19, 2009 7:04 PM PST
by TheTinfoil on Nov 21, 2009 8:57 AM PST reply actions 1 recs
i want that
...and that's a good thing
by In Walks Rudy on Nov 21, 2009 8:59 AM PST up reply actions
You'll have to go get a mullet to drive it.
or a guitar case so you could be like delonte west :0
The Faith don't panic, the faith freaks out, burns out farms, and torchs small villages in the name of The Faith.
lol... just think of all the guns I could put in that thing
...and that's a good thing
by In Walks Rudy on Nov 21, 2009 9:09 AM PST up reply actions
If we lose tonight and on Monday, we will see speeches like this on BE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WINDtlPXmmE
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Nah, we'll win tonight by 20 and Greg will be the second coming again, Roy will be back to his superstart status, and Nate will be a genius...
until we lose the next game, when pitchforks will once again be brought out.
by dario argento on Nov 21, 2009 9:19 AM PST up reply actions
You know what I'm missing, alley-oops from Andre to Rudy
I thought he would be at least as good as Sergio in that role, since he was with Iggy and Melo. It’s just 2 points, but it brings excitement and often they were quite high-percentage shots compared to taking some contested long heaves. Now Blake seems to throw better lobs than Andre. I’m quite disappointed in that, though on fast breaks he does throw better outlet passes.
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Check those pictures, recaps the game quite well
http://www.blazersedge.com/2009/11/20/1167595/game-14-recap-blazers-94-warriors#25920350
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i slept soundly.
I had a dream that I was Martin Riggs and was helping Murtagh fight some ninjas. I almost got shot. Why did the ninjas have guns? I don’t know. but it was an exciting dream.
Usually about an hour before i actually get up, my brain starts functioning. this happened
at around 8 this morning. it was at this point, with the sweet memories of sneaking around and beating up ninjas fresh in my mind, that I remembered the game last night. then I thought, “did that really happen?” the sinking feeling in my stomach told me yes. And then I slept for another hour.
If the glory can be killed, we are lost. --John Steinbeck
7 new fanposts this morning. Nobody has an avatar. Awesome.
But I love you :-(
by Mortimer on Nov 19, 2009 7:04 PM PST
Is this an anti-newbie comment?
Lots of the people who have been around for a long time don’t have avatars.
Are you going to read all those fanposts?
by tominhawaii on Nov 21, 2009 11:27 AM PST up reply actions
Some of them, yeah
Open ‘em, scan ’em. It’s easy to tell when something is worth reading. At this point, I’d love to hear from someone who has something new to say.
I think they are all about how Nate sucks
by tominhawaii on Nov 21, 2009 11:35 AM PST up reply actions
well, to be fair, one of them is about
winning blazers gear by entering a contest on another website….
If the glory can be killed, we are lost. --John Steinbeck
by DrivetheLane on Nov 21, 2009 11:37 AM PST up reply actions
Sort of.
Not many old-timers that have good things to say are sans-Avatars.
But I love you :-(
by Mortimer on Nov 19, 2009 7:04 PM PST
especially that mod fellow
Honor Jordan, Retire #45
by The Arkitect on Nov 21, 2009 12:45 PM PST up reply actions
jscot isn't a mod.
"Steve Blake is a hero. (That is, if you consider burning down a house and then rescuing everyone in it to be heroic.)"-Ezra Caraeff
usmcr is though
Honor Jordan, Retire #45
by The Arkitect on Nov 21, 2009 1:02 PM PST up reply actions
I know.
"Steve Blake is a hero. (That is, if you consider burning down a house and then rescuing everyone in it to be heroic.)"-Ezra Caraeff
She was trying to be funny.
A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.
http://www.gop.com/
do or do not, there is no try
Honor Jordan, Retire #45
by The Arkitect on Nov 21, 2009 1:06 PM PST up reply actions
so's your face!
"Steve Blake is a hero. (That is, if you consider burning down a house and then rescuing everyone in it to be heroic.)"-Ezra Caraeff
that doesn’t even make sense
Honor Jordan, Retire #45
by The Arkitect on Nov 21, 2009 1:15 PM PST up reply actions
That's the point...
WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU?
"Steve Blake is a hero. (That is, if you consider burning down a house and then rescuing everyone in it to be heroic.)"-Ezra Caraeff
This should be a fun night at the RG
Few better cures for bad play than beating up on MInny.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
by skywaker9 on Nov 21, 2009 11:28 AM PST reply actions 1 recs
My night is complicated
Blazers, Ducks, UFC, plus a baby shower at 6. I’m gonna get no sleep.
But I love you :-(
by Mortimer on Nov 19, 2009 7:04 PM PST
You are going to a baby shower?
How fun.
"Steve Blake is a hero. (That is, if you consider burning down a house and then rescuing everyone in it to be heroic.)"-Ezra Caraeff
No.
A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.
http://www.gop.com/
I have Blazers tickets and I'm not missing the game
SO I’m bringing a radio to the RG to listen to the Ducks game.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
Me too
But even though the Blazers are my fav team, I’d be unable to focus on the Blazer game if I didn’t know how the Ducks were doing.
I always record all games I attend in person in case I miss something or want to see it again.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
I'm going Ducks on TV on mute, Wheels on the radio
"man, steve blake is clutch *dead*" - Ben Golliver on Twitter
by blazeraddict on Nov 21, 2009 12:05 PM PST up reply actions
I'm watching last night's game from the GS broadcast and it seems like Monta Ellis was in Roy's head
He had 6 steals last night and most were from Roy. They had 15 total. People aren’t giving Golden State enough credit for how hard they played last night.
GS was enpowered a lot by the refs getting timid with the clutching and grabbing
Roy was plenty PO’d by Ellis grabbing him continuously. Plus the reffing of the bigs got weird after the 1st quarter as well. Not saying that the Blazers couldn’t or shouldn’t have overcome that but the most of Ellis’ great defense (on Roy) were the result of what should have been fouls. I really think the refs decided that because of GS being shorthanded, they decided to swallow their whistles
"And in the end
The love you take
Is equal to the love you make." -The Beatles
by 92wastheyear on Nov 21, 2009 12:12 PM PST up reply actions
Wow that last sentance was pretty incomprehensible
Once GS started getting in foul trouble in the first, the refs realized that GS probably didn’t have enough players to call the game tight (or correctly in my opinion) and basically stopped calling fouls at all on GS…they smartly realized this and started clutching and grabbing and the Blazers never adjusted themselves
"And in the end
The love you take
Is equal to the love you make." -The Beatles
by 92wastheyear on Nov 21, 2009 12:20 PM PST up reply actions
GS was hacking us every time we tried to drive the ball.
i cry for nic
by Cablinasian on Nov 21, 2009 12:22 PM PST up reply actions
Yup
What about that block on Oden late in the game…lol …the Mikes were saying that the GS “clearly got his arm” ….I was laughing and said “and part of his head too…yah dumbasses”
"And in the end
The love you take
Is equal to the love you make." -The Beatles
by 92wastheyear on Nov 21, 2009 12:25 PM PST up reply actions
He got some ball....a lot of arm....and even some head
I would say it is was a blown call but that would fly in the face of my theory …so deliberate no call by the refs is my official position (however i don’t know on that one)
"And in the end
The love you take
Is equal to the love you make." -The Beatles
by 92wastheyear on Nov 21, 2009 12:31 PM PST up reply actions
I can kind of see that
There was a lot of Blazers playing crappy. Webster just missed what should have been a layup with less than 2 minutes to go. Curry fouled out. Maggette had four fouls. The announcers had said 5 at one point. They also said the Blazers have lost 9 in a row there.
I’m pretty much not upset about the loss. The players are in a funk, it could be Nate’s fault or it could be that a lot of guys slumped at the same time. I think another part is that the team is used to being the underdog and and they’re not used to other teams in their old role. They probably need some play similar to the Roy shot against the Rockets to get everyone going.
by tominhawaii on Nov 21, 2009 12:24 PM PST up reply actions
Yeah ...don't get me wrong ...they Blazers played crappy (after the 1st)
all I’m saying is that it wasn’t in a vacuum…the way the refs started calling the game in the 2nd was a significant part of the deal too
"And in the end
The love you take
Is equal to the love you make." -The Beatles
by 92wastheyear on Nov 21, 2009 12:27 PM PST up reply actions
I hear ya bro
It’s kind of strange to read everyone’s reactions before I actually watch the game. A different broadcast probably helped since they weren’t focused on the Blazers. I didn’t see any Blazers on timeouts.
by tominhawaii on Nov 21, 2009 12:30 PM PST up reply actions
Yeah...I just couldn't come in here last night ...or even earlier today
I needed time to get over being so pissed off and to think a bit about what I saw last night ….I hope I am not coming off as a whiner
"And in the end
The love you take
Is equal to the love you make." -The Beatles
by 92wastheyear on Nov 21, 2009 12:33 PM PST up reply actions
Nah
I’ve just been reading a lot of blame so you’re take is refreshing. I don’t go in the game threads after a game like that.
by tominhawaii on Nov 21, 2009 12:36 PM PST up reply actions
they hustled
we didnt. i remember when we were “up n coming” and Nate made some comment about how we weren’t good individually, or lacked the experience bc we were young and that we would have to make up for that by effort and hustling. It’s just odd to me how often we have been outhustled or outworked so far in this young season. Coming back from 4th quarter deficits and out working teams was our trademark the past 2 years.
meWOW
by Philthyanimal on Nov 21, 2009 12:16 PM PST up reply actions
Yeah
Like I said above, the Blazers used to be the hunters and now they are hunted.
by tominhawaii on Nov 21, 2009 12:25 PM PST up reply actions
its as if we are playing with a sense of entitlement these days
brandon feels entitled out on the court and has whined a lot about getting calls. i’m sure our team (and fans are guilty as well) has been overlooking lesser opponents.
meWOW
by Philthyanimal on Nov 21, 2009 12:28 PM PST up reply actions
I can see that too
I think they thought they could keep on rolling like last year. I think they’ll get there. Adding Webster and Miller and losing Batum and Outlaw isn’t helping them to gel.
by tominhawaii on Nov 21, 2009 12:33 PM PST up reply actions
losing both outlaw and batum sucks
one of our best defensive stoppers and one of our best offensive threats. i’m glad rudy is making the most of his time…someone else needs to step up or else I see no reason to continue playing 10 guys.
meWOW
by Philthyanimal on Nov 21, 2009 11:16 PM PST up reply actions
Agreed, Randolph also adapted very well after initially being Greg's punching ball
And Maggette is LaMarcus’ kryptonite.
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Holy out of touch with pop culture, Batman
I finally watched both Batman Begins and The Dark Knight.
They were very well done movies technically, the writing was good, and Ledger deserved the Oscar he posthumously won.
But no movie could live up to the amount of hype that was piled on The Dark Knight. I enjoyed the first couple hours, but the resolution did little for me.
Anyway, just figured we needed something new to talk about, even if it’s a dated topic.
wooooooah, timmay. (spoiler alert: Sebastian ISN’T the point guard of the future)
i cry for nic
by Cablinasian on Nov 21, 2009 12:16 PM PST up reply actions
Yeah yeah, I know, I'm way behind. Get your shots in!
My wife really doesn’t like Christian Bale (recent quote: “I thought Batman was supposed to be, you know, a MAN!”), so the Batman movies were never on our short list at the house here.
The Dark Night dragged on for too long.
A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.
http://www.gop.com/
by L-TrainFTW! on Nov 21, 2009 12:21 PM PST up reply actions
Christian Bale is a really good actor.
I dunno, Dark Knight was good… but it was a victim of its own hype, to me. Heath Ledger was nice, but the movie last a bit too long and it wasn’t perfect. It was supposed to be perfect.
i cry for nic
by Cablinasian on Nov 21, 2009 12:22 PM PST up reply actions
Ledger did great. If I didn't know it was him, I wouldn't have known it was him.
I thought the Joker storyline was engrossing for most of the movie, but I didn’t enjoy the Joker’s storyline resolution. I thought it fell flat. I enjoyed the origin of Two-Face, but his ending almost felt tacked-on.
I enjoy Christopher Nolan’s ability to do mood pieces (I really enjoy Memento), but I thought they made the ending a downer just because he felt it wasn’t allowed to end happily.
I actually have no problem with Bale as Batman. I thought he handled it pretty well. But it’s his supporting cast that really steal the movie.
I enjoyed the origin of Two-Face, but his ending almost felt tacked-on.
This nails it, for me. It’s been a long time since I’ve seen the movie, but from my recollections, I was ready for the movie to be over. C’mon, it’s been a great movie, but it should just end now.
I really like Christian Bale’s work. I thought The Prestige was good.
i cry for nic
by Cablinasian on Nov 21, 2009 12:28 PM PST up reply actions
Yeah ...it was too long
that is why I haven’t re-watched it
"And in the end
The love you take
Is equal to the love you make." -The Beatles
by 92wastheyear on Nov 21, 2009 12:34 PM PST up reply actions
I'm now surprised it made so much money at the theater
I just don’t see a need to watch this movie a second time for a while to come.
Then again, this is the Twilight Generation.
What is Twilight?
"And in the end
The love you take
Is equal to the love you make." -The Beatles
by 92wastheyear on Nov 21, 2009 12:37 PM PST up reply actions
Micheal Keaton wasn't exactly Arnold Schwatzenager (sp) either
but it worked
"And in the end
The love you take
Is equal to the love you make." -The Beatles
by 92wastheyear on Nov 21, 2009 12:22 PM PST up reply actions
People were just so happy that the director resurrected the franchise, after it had become a laughingstock
I never got the talk about ‘movie of the decade’, but I think both are really good for what you wanted to get out of a Batman/superhero movie. I have issues with both though.
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Yeah I think that's fair
It’s definitely an upgrade from Clooney and Kilmer (Keaton actually pulled it off well). It revived the franchise possibly bette than Abrams revived Star Trek, and he did great work.
The new posts in the rec section are actually pretty good.
But I love you :-(
by Mortimer on Nov 19, 2009 7:04 PM PST
It's the first time in a while an anti-Nate post got rec'd
Typically it’s the “stop picking on Nate!” posts that get rec’d, even when very few people were picking on him. I appreciate he took the time to talk about his thoughts in detail, even if I don’t agree with all of them.
I wonder if everyone will forget everything after Portland beats Minn at home tonight.
Sure they will...to a degree
The thing to remember is that the Blazers have been better than GS for a couple of years now ……but we have been getting beat in Oakland pretty much continuously during that same time frame….I liken it the way we have the Lakers number every time they come to the RG. I think if they bounce back against Minny and get on another roll (4 or 5 game winning streak) …it will be easily forgotten until the next time we play them
"And in the end
The love you take
Is equal to the love you make." -The Beatles
by 92wastheyear on Nov 21, 2009 12:16 PM PST up reply actions
There is no cohesion, no chemistry. It’s partly KP’s fault for bringing in a very proud guy and not making a way for him to get a bunch of minutes… but Nate has to get blame. He is playing Juwan Howard right now. Juwan needs to be on TNT.
i cry for nic
by Cablinasian on Nov 21, 2009 12:18 PM PST up reply actions
maybe we lost because GS wasn't taken seriously
are we just assuming Minnesota is a gimme too?
Dogs have Owners, Cats have Staff.
we took them seriously in the first quarter. Then we played the brilliant lineup of Blake-Rudy-Martell-Juwan-Joel. That lineup just can’t score enough points to stay with Golden State.
i cry for nic
by Cablinasian on Nov 21, 2009 12:20 PM PST up reply actions
it’s just so funny. Even if GS sucks that lineup CAN NOT score enough to keep pace with them. There is no conceivable way that four and a half players that need shots created for them can succeed in Nate’s scheme.
i cry for nic
by Cablinasian on Nov 21, 2009 12:23 PM PST up reply actions
It's a lot different with Minnesota. The 'Wolves have just a couple legit NBA players.
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by L-TrainFTW! on Nov 21, 2009 12:20 PM PST up reply actions
I think there's something to that
Blazers have a history of playing down to their competition. Part of me thinks the current problems stem from our easy schedule. We’ve been winning without playing well — positive reinforcement for craptacular play. I almost wish they’d started the season playing elite teams, even if it meant losses. I think it’d help them get the act together more quickly.
the "Is Roy a Good Teammate?" one annoys me
"Your best?!?!! Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and &^%@ the prom queen"
2008 Civil War: Oregon 65 - Oregon State 38
sooo…. i only saw the first quarter. we won right?
but seriously tho. i went to a concert. Gift of Gab(of balckalicious) and Charli 2na(of jurassic 5). was realllly good
lessssss go
mcdonalds theatre in eugene
lessssss go
by dougall5505 on Nov 21, 2009 12:21 PM PST up reply actions
yup. seems like a lot of fans are underestimating the cats here tho. predictions like 42-9 abound. i think we’ll win but it’ll be a game.
lessssss go
by dougall5505 on Nov 21, 2009 12:26 PM PST up reply actions
gotta hope for UO’s sake that some of the players don’t fall into the same trap.
This feels like a weird Pac-10 game to me. Not sure quite what that means, but it feels weird.
i cry for nic
by Cablinasian on Nov 21, 2009 12:30 PM PST up reply actions
ya sign at gameday today:
clemens-check
dixon-check
masoli-your next
not cool
lessssss go
by dougall5505 on Nov 21, 2009 12:42 PM PST up reply actions
lol wow
"Your best?!?!! Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and &^%@ the prom queen"
2008 Civil War: Oregon 65 - Oregon State 38
Reminds me of a particularly disgusting sign a Duck fan had about Stafon Johnson when I was in Eugene for the USC/Oregon game.
"We didn't start the fire. It was always burning. Since the world's been turning." - E. E. Cummings
by Sexual Tyrannosaurus on Nov 21, 2009 1:57 PM PST up reply actions
it won't be 42-9
but Arizona isn’t very good.
something like 35-17
"Your best?!?!! Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and &^%@ the prom queen"
2008 Civil War: Oregon 65 - Oregon State 38
Is there a more stupid nickname for a city than T Dot. It's neither much shorter nor creative.
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Already linked in the previous JD, but every go watch Kelly Dwyer jam on the basketball jones. (11-20, 15 minute mark)
He has some musical talent. Lyrics were catchy too.
i cry for nic
Since we are advertising old posts, I still like my fanshot with the NYT article about the Pick and Roll ;)
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I read that, it was a good article.
i cry for nic
by Cablinasian on Nov 21, 2009 12:28 PM PST up reply actions
That was a good one
The NYT does interesting articles every now and then. I’m embarrassed I didn’t rec your fanshot until just now. The fanshots could use some fresh stuff at the top of the list.
"Loser bowl" of Knicks vs Nets today. Marc Berman has collected the worst players at each position in Knicks history.
C Jerome James: Years played (2005-2009) Acquired: Signed as a $30 million free agent in 2005. Poster-boy of Isiah Thomas Era. The plus-sized center was paid $107,623 per point in four injury-wracked seasons and missed a New Year’s Day practice because of hangover.
F: Harthorne Wingo: Years played: (1973-1976). Acquired (Signed as free agent in 1973). Fans went crazy whenever his awkward jumper popped in because it was so rare. Averaged 4.8 points in four seasons.
F Jerrod Mustaf: Years played: (1990-1991) Acquired: Selected 17th in 1990 draft. First-round pick was colossal bust, traded after one season when he averaged 4.3 ppg. Out of the league by 1994.
SG: Luther "Tickey’’ Burden: Years played: (1976-1978). Selected 26th overall in 1975 draft. Great college scorer, the sharpshooter was one of worst defenders in Knick history, banished to the disabled list by coach Willis Reed for lazy defense after two games for rest of 1977-78 season. Allegedly robbed a bank in Hempstead, Long Island in 1980.
PG: Howard Eisley: (2001-2004). Acquired: Obtained from Dallas in three-team deal for Glen Rice. Representative of awful talent level of Scott Layden Era. Once a solid Utah backup, lost all his skill in New York.
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Isn't Thanksgiving coming up? Wouldn't it make more sense to collect canned food?
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by L-TrainFTW! on Nov 21, 2009 12:34 PM PST up reply actions
Yeah ..."Bring dogfood to a Timberwolves"
Woot!! Good idea!!
"And in the end
The love you take
Is equal to the love you make." -The Beatles
by 92wastheyear on Nov 21, 2009 12:36 PM PST up reply actions
Dang it!!!
“Bring dogfood to a Timberwolves game” is what I meant…and no throwing it on the court either!!
"And in the end
The love you take
Is equal to the love you make." -The Beatles
by 92wastheyear on Nov 21, 2009 12:38 PM PST up reply actions
A similar story to what BRP collected about Paul Allen and his sister
http://www.oregonlive.com/business/index.ssf/2009/11/blazers_vulcan_look_ahead_as_a.html
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Uh...yeah
it does help to keep in mind that we have about the same record as last year at this point …and we also lost at GS last year too….no real cause for panic
"And in the end
The love you take
Is equal to the love you make." -The Beatles
by 92wastheyear on Nov 21, 2009 12:40 PM PST up reply actions
There isn't a reason to panic
I’d understand some worry though. This year’s SOS is much softer than last year, but with a similar record. Last season’s start was significantly more impressive.
It is the beginning of the end
I saw 2012 tonight…
"The match in Los Angeles is a good opportunity to begin to demonstrate that we want to make war." Rudy Fernández (translated)
Pet Food Drive details for tonight's game:
The Portland Trail Blazers and Banfield, The Pet Hospital, are hosting their second annual pet food drive Saturday vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves. The first 500 fans to donate new, unopened pet food will receive a Blazers branded collapsible pet water dish and a discount to the Blazers’ fan shop.
The pet food drive supports Banfield, The Pet Hospital’s fourth annual Season of Suppers campaign, a national pet food drive that helps feed pets of homebound seniors. The Season of Suppers campaign began in 2005 after realizing that many homebound seniors were not getting the nutrition they needed because they were sharing their meals with their pets.
Well that's pretty neat.
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by L-TrainFTW! on Nov 21, 2009 12:51 PM PST up reply actions
Yep, I thought it was a nice idea
I wish they’d done a better job of promoting it. And yep, it is funny that it’s against the Wolves.
Well that's pretty neat.
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by L-TrainFTW! on Nov 21, 2009 12:51 PM PST up reply actions
how does one go about writing a paper about a famous battle?
I am going to write about the Battle of Marathon for my term paper, but I’m not sure what to do with it. Do I focus on a specific part of the battle (for instance, the guy who ran the marathon to alert the other Greeks)? Or do I just provide the background of it and then recount what happened?
I am confused.
"Your best?!?!! Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and &^%@ the prom queen"
2008 Civil War: Oregon 65 - Oregon State 38
Just print a list of the names of all the people who were killed
that would be cool
"And in the end
The love you take
Is equal to the love you make." -The Beatles
by 92wastheyear on Nov 21, 2009 12:44 PM PST up reply actions
That might fill up 10 pages too
good thinking!
"Your best?!?!! Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and &^%@ the prom queen"
2008 Civil War: Oregon 65 - Oregon State 38
exaclty and when the instructor asks what it all means .....
….you can just say : “Isn’t it evident?”
"And in the end
The love you take
Is equal to the love you make." -The Beatles
by 92wastheyear on Nov 21, 2009 12:46 PM PST up reply actions
The Greek/Persian wars were powered by the competion for
The mineral rich[gold ,silver, copper and iron]area between Macedonia and Anatola you should be able to milk that for a couple of pages
by southern oregon on Nov 21, 2009 2:06 PM PST up reply actions
Pendy seems to be back in (light) training, running and rebounding
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I was surprised to hear that
Sounds like he may be back for the second half of the season. We can use every member of the roster we can get.
it will be nice to get him back
Juwan is really bad
"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 I might go dig my old N64 out of storage...
man that things was awesome when I got it.
...and that's a good thing
I recently stumbled over my old Matell Intellivision. Have to check out if the sentimental value gets outweighed by its ebay value.
I also still got some even older console that was used for pong-style games. Can’t come up with the manufacturer at the moment. There was a rifle included for a kind of skeet shooting. I think it also ruined your TV, or was rumored to do so.
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I loved that game
I damn near wore out my thumbs playing football on that one
"And in the end
The love you take
Is equal to the love you make." -The Beatles
by 92wastheyear on Nov 21, 2009 12:47 PM PST up reply actions
Nice!!
"And in the end
The love you take
Is equal to the love you make." -The Beatles
by 92wastheyear on Nov 21, 2009 12:49 PM PST up reply actions
Mhm, probably not. Wikipedia says 3 million units sold, so not exactly rare.
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lol
i used to have a Atari. Pit Fall Harry was sooooo good back in the day.
...and that's a good thing
by In Walks Rudy on Nov 21, 2009 12:47 PM PST up reply actions
We had a TV that had a pong button on the front
We had that TV into the 90’s but lost the paddles in the 70’s
Just curious...
who is your second favorite NBA team?
…right now i’m loving the Suns.
...and that's a good thing
hmm
I like Cleveland and Indiana.
I also enjoy watching the ineptitude of the Nets.
"Your best?!?!! Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and &^%@ the prom queen"
2008 Civil War: Oregon 65 - Oregon State 38
cleveland!?
uck! Shaq. Shaq is and always will be a Laker to me and he ruins any team he is on (as far as me liking them).
...and that's a good thing
by In Walks Rudy on Nov 21, 2009 12:50 PM PST up reply actions
I like the stars of those teams
LeBron, Granger, and Devin Harris.
"Your best?!?!! Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and &^%@ the prom queen"
2008 Civil War: Oregon 65 - Oregon State 38
My 2nd fav team is the Blazers
and my 3rd and 4th and 5th too
"And in the end
The love you take
Is equal to the love you make." -The Beatles
by 92wastheyear on Nov 21, 2009 12:48 PM PST up reply actions
2nd favorite NFL team is ...
..Payton Manning
"And in the end
The love you take
Is equal to the love you make." -The Beatles
by 92wastheyear on Nov 21, 2009 12:48 PM PST up reply actions
whoever is playing the L*kers
Honor Jordan, Retire #45
by The Arkitect on Nov 21, 2009 1:04 PM PST up reply actions
i'm thinking about becoming a fan of the hawks
by portlandgiirl91 on Nov 21, 2009 1:21 PM PST up reply actions
I like Atlanta too
"The match in Los Angeles is a good opportunity to begin to demonstrate that we want to make war." Rudy Fernández (translated)
There is hope
McMillan said #Blazers need more scoring from second unit; said Fernandez is the only player putting up points. #NBA – Brian T Smith
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Hopefully that means more time for Bayless
"man, steve blake is clutch *dead*" - Ben Golliver on Twitter
by blazeraddict on Nov 21, 2009 2:46 PM PST up reply actions
Repost since I just looked it up for a thread where people were arguing for how great Martell would be
At .289 three point percentage this year (and a career average of .368), I think we can officially retire the notion that he is a better outside shooter than (Travis .387/.361) and Nic (.369).
I would still like to see him return into a more traditional 2 guards, 2 forwards lineup. But I don’t think he’ll ever become a better scorer than what he was able to show when healthy 2 years ago.
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I'm not sure where Martell's struggles are coming from at this point
I’m really disappointed, I expected more from him. But his shot is badly, badly off.
I do worry we’re distracted from the fact he only got out of his boot a short time before training camp, and is nowhere near game shape.
it’s been a while since he jumped while shooting due to the boot… that could be part of it… he’ll never be a Roy level scorer, but he can still be a good #3 option
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by The Arkitect on Nov 21, 2009 1:14 PM PST up reply actions
He misses shots no matter if they are contested or uncontested, and he does get high up on defense
I’m not saying he shouldn’t play, he is good. Just all the talk about how big his impact would be and how improved he would be was just that, talk. From some comments you would have thought we get a mix between Ray Allen, Nic Batum, and Kevin Durant back. He still has no handles to drive inside, and now he doesn’t even have his pretty stroke. I expect him to get back around 36%, but that’s not “amazing”.
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My biggest worry at this point is that he seems to have developed
The big shot Trav syndrome of turning down a wide open in favor of a contested 2 …but without the hops to get the shot off
"And in the end
The love you take
Is equal to the love you make." -The Beatles
by 92wastheyear on Nov 21, 2009 1:53 PM PST up reply actions
Crap...I cannot type today
Martell is starting to pass up open 3’s for contested 2s ….without hitting 40% of them like Trav does..mainly cause he doesn’t have that jumping ability
"And in the end
The love you take
Is equal to the love you make." -The Beatles
by 92wastheyear on Nov 21, 2009 1:55 PM PST up reply actions
A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.
http://www.gop.com/
Yup....newsflash
it gets hot in the summer
"And in the end
The love you take
Is equal to the love you make." -The Beatles
by 92wastheyear on Nov 21, 2009 1:56 PM PST up reply actions
question for prez
I’m having a odwalla dilemma. I can’t get myself to branch out to other flavors besides strawberry banana and mango tango. What other flavors out there are awesomely delicious?
lessssss go
superfood is surprisingly delicious, it just takes a little mind control at first to get over the dark green color
it doesn’t taste like grass clippings, more like thick apple juice.
I would give it all up for a billion dollars
by Tyler Durrden on Nov 21, 2009 1:26 PM PST up reply actions
yeah, about the only one I’ve had that I don’t like is the vanilla protein…. tell your mom she can confidently send you the other flavors
Honor Jordan, Retire #45
by The Arkitect on Nov 21, 2009 1:27 PM PST up reply actions
She will just send you the money.
"Steve Blake is a hero. (That is, if you consider burning down a house and then rescuing everyone in it to be heroic.)"-Ezra Caraeff
yes… but don’t you have chef’s to make you personalized smoothy’s with carrot juice to ensure that you mane stay silky smooth and radiant
Honor Jordan, Retire #45
by The Arkitect on Nov 21, 2009 1:32 PM PST up reply actions
There is so many things wrong with this comment.
"Steve Blake is a hero. (That is, if you consider burning down a house and then rescuing everyone in it to be heroic.)"-Ezra Caraeff
"smoothy's"
"Steve Blake is a hero. (That is, if you consider burning down a house and then rescuing everyone in it to be heroic.)"-Ezra Caraeff
smoothies is what he shoulda put
I would give it all up for a billion dollars
by Tyler Durrden on Nov 21, 2009 1:35 PM PST up reply actions
who is Smoothy, and what's he puttin' in that juice?
I would give it all up for a billion dollars
by Tyler Durrden on Nov 21, 2009 1:36 PM PST up reply actions
his carrot juice
Honor Jordan, Retire #45
by The Arkitect on Nov 21, 2009 1:37 PM PST up reply actions
grammar.proletariat
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by The Arkitect on Nov 21, 2009 1:37 PM PST up reply actions
I won't bother pointing out the rest.
I will be nice to you today.
"Steve Blake is a hero. (That is, if you consider burning down a house and then rescuing everyone in it to be heroic.)"-Ezra Caraeff
care to trade calderon for landry?
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by The Arkitect on Nov 21, 2009 1:40 PM PST up reply actions
Have you sent it?
"Steve Blake is a hero. (That is, if you consider burning down a house and then rescuing everyone in it to be heroic.)"-Ezra Caraeff
no, I can’t afford to trade a stud like Landry for a scrub like Calderon at the moment cause of all the injuries on my team
Honor Jordan, Retire #45
by The Arkitect on Nov 21, 2009 1:44 PM PST up reply actions
wtz....
Why do you keep proposing it then?!
"Steve Blake is a hero. (That is, if you consider burning down a house and then rescuing everyone in it to be heroic.)"-Ezra Caraeff
I stopped last night… decided to keep what I’m strong in for the next 4-6 weeks till my team is healthy again, then I may try to make a trade… but by then it may be too late to talk me into a Landry for Calderon trade as Landry’s value keeps going up while Calderons keeps going down
Honor Jordan, Retire #45
by The Arkitect on Nov 21, 2009 1:49 PM PST up reply actions
You finally got tired of rejection.
"Steve Blake is a hero. (That is, if you consider burning down a house and then rescuing everyone in it to be heroic.)"-Ezra Caraeff
no, not at all… but I decided that adding Calderon would only weaken my team, and adding assists would not compensate for the loss of points, FG%, and FT%… so I’ve stopped worrying about assists for the time being
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by The Arkitect on Nov 21, 2009 1:56 PM PST up reply actions
I sent an offer that is too good to refuse
"Steve Blake is a hero. (That is, if you consider burning down a house and then rescuing everyone in it to be heroic.)"-Ezra Caraeff
yet somehow I managed
Honor Jordan, Retire #45
by The Arkitect on Nov 21, 2009 2:10 PM PST up reply actions
you are a horrible, horrible person
"Steve Blake is a hero. (That is, if you consider burning down a house and then rescuing everyone in it to be heroic.)"-Ezra Caraeff
how come?
does it remind you of Rod Stewart?
I would give it all up for a billion dollars
by Tyler Durrden on Nov 21, 2009 1:29 PM PST up reply actions
I would give it all up for a billion dollars
by Tyler Durrden on Nov 21, 2009 1:32 PM PST up reply actions
I was not aware of that…. no it’s got a weird texture to me
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by The Arkitect on Nov 21, 2009 1:34 PM PST up reply actions
lol nate shoots at the wrong basket haha
by portlandgiirl91 on Nov 21, 2009 1:34 PM PST reply actions
He did that because the buzzer had already gone off. Players do that a lot.
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I did that for real once in the seventh grade
during a junior hi league game. I got a rebound and forgot what basket I was at….I was so embarassed that I didnt go back to school for the two subsequent days
"The match in Los Angeles is a good opportunity to begin to demonstrate that we want to make war." Rudy Fernández (translated)
brp’s grandpappy
Honor Jordan, Retire #45
by The Arkitect on Nov 21, 2009 1:46 PM PST up reply actions
or both
"And in the end
The love you take
Is equal to the love you make." -The Beatles
by 92wastheyear on Nov 21, 2009 1:57 PM PST up reply actions
i thought brp was asian
but that cat does look huge
by portlandgiirl91 on Nov 21, 2009 1:57 PM PST up reply actions
UP has some shooters
I’m nervous
"man, steve blake is clutch *dead*" - Ben Golliver on Twitter
by blazeraddict on Nov 21, 2009 2:47 PM PST up reply actions
that's a good idea
If the glory can be killed, we are lost. --John Steinbeck
by DrivetheLane on Nov 21, 2009 3:17 PM PST up reply actions
More volunteers for rec duty?
"man, steve blake is clutch *dead*" - Ben Golliver on Twitter
by blazeraddict on Nov 21, 2009 3:28 PM PST up reply actions
i already rec'd it this morning.
but it could use some more. slow day today.
If the glory can be killed, we are lost. --John Steinbeck
by DrivetheLane on Nov 21, 2009 3:29 PM PST up reply actions
lol four straight plays with major penalties for OSU. One of which was a personal foul when the OSU linebacker held on to the WSU quarterback running out of bounds so that he wouldn’t fall down and get the personal foul. No push, no trip, the QB didn’t fall. But he got the penalty for holding him as they went out of bounds.
i cry for nic
Sucks that I dont get the game,please update
by southern oregon on Nov 21, 2009 3:24 PM PST up reply actions
beavs winning?
If the glory can be killed, we are lost. --John Steinbeck
by DrivetheLane on Nov 21, 2009 3:27 PM PST up reply actions
does it feel like a calm before the storm to anyone else?
If the glory can be killed, we are lost. --John Steinbeck
A good performance tonight would be very helpful
to the frayed nerves on the SS Blazer
"man, steve blake is clutch *dead*" - Ben Golliver on Twitter
by blazeraddict on Nov 21, 2009 3:42 PM PST up reply actions
that article in the Columbian freaked me out. Yes, let’s give Jerryd and Greg less touches than they were getting before.
i cry for nic
i haven't read the article yet
but last night’s game freaked me out enough. i’m pretty nervous about tonight’s game. blazers playing badly against a team that should know them well after playing them twice? kinda scary if you ask me.
If the glory can be killed, we are lost. --John Steinbeck
by DrivetheLane on Nov 21, 2009 3:44 PM PST up reply actions
translation: “We will go back to old offense where only Brandon isos the ball and we will be efficient in the regular season but ultimately lose when it counts because isolation basketball is easy to stop.”
There were of course lots of “scrap” mentions.
i cry for nic
i just read it.
“scrap” should be mentioned a lot cause this team doesn’t have it. i used to think all those loose balls bouncing to the other team was just “luck” but it happens too consistently for the Blazers. Like when Joel makes 3 consecutive blocks and the Blazers can’t come up with the ball.
i have no idea what will have to happen with the offense cause Iso’s aren’t the total answer. But the 1st and 2nd unit are definitely not balanced right now, which was sort of mentioned in that interview.
If the glory can be killed, we are lost. --John Steinbeck
by DrivetheLane on Nov 21, 2009 3:55 PM PST up reply actions
so does Bayless
and i’m not the biggest Bayless fan but it might be time.
If the glory can be killed, we are lost. --John Steinbeck
by DrivetheLane on Nov 21, 2009 3:58 PM PST up reply actions
it brought New Orleans back. Sometimes you just have to throw the young kids in and live with both good and bad.
i cry for nic
yep. i agree.
and after last night, that’d be justifiable until the team is healthy again.
If the glory can be killed, we are lost. --John Steinbeck
by DrivetheLane on Nov 21, 2009 4:07 PM PST up reply actions
I can't count the number of times Nate has complained about scrappiness over the years
I don’t know if this is a Nate problem or a KP problem.
I am expect too see Howard in first half,he has earned his veteran leadership minutes
by southern oregon on Nov 21, 2009 4:08 PM PST up reply actions
i'm not used to your sarcasm yet, SO.
If the glory can be killed, we are lost. --John Steinbeck
by DrivetheLane on Nov 21, 2009 4:12 PM PST up reply actions
Howard is scrappy
in the scrap heap sense of the word
by southern oregon on Nov 21, 2009 4:17 PM PST up reply actions
hahahahahaha
nice.
If the glory can be killed, we are lost. --John Steinbeck
by DrivetheLane on Nov 21, 2009 4:17 PM PST up reply actions
i don't think it's a Nate or a KP problem.
scrappiness is something that’s on the players to either do or not do. I guess you can make an argument that KP isn’t going after scrappy players. but scrappiness is definitely something you can’t coach.
If the glory can be killed, we are lost. --John Steinbeck
by DrivetheLane on Nov 21, 2009 4:07 PM PST up reply actions
Sorry, got distracted
If the complaint is that there’s no scrappiness team, either the coach doesn’t inspire it, doesn’t play the folks who bring it, or the GM didn’t get people who were talented enough to get on the court, plus bring scrappiness. Doesn’t need to be every player, just a working ratio.
haha. i am.
i’m not totally convinced the coach can inspire scrapiness. some players have it some don’t. AI is a good example. You think a coach ever inspired him to do anything? Yet he’s one of the scrappier players in recent memory (or at least he was a few years ago when younger with less miles on him).
If the glory can be killed, we are lost. --John Steinbeck
by DrivetheLane on Nov 21, 2009 4:14 PM PST up reply actions
Is anyone else watching Ole Miss-LSU on CBS?
Les Miles and LSU may have just made the single worst decision I have ever seen on a field
"man, steve blake is clutch *dead*" - Ben Golliver on Twitter
4th quarter, 1 second on the clock
down 2 points, LSU SPIKES THE BALL
Game over, Ole Miss wins
"man, steve blake is clutch *dead*" - Ben Golliver on Twitter
by blazeraddict on Nov 21, 2009 4:14 PM PST up reply actions
On the 10 yard line at that
"man, steve blake is clutch *dead*" - Ben Golliver on Twitter
by blazeraddict on Nov 21, 2009 4:15 PM PST up reply actions
you're joking.
that’s got to be on the coach. Belicheck isn’t the big football coach goat any more i guess. haha
If the glory can be killed, we are lost. --John Steinbeck
by DrivetheLane on Nov 21, 2009 4:15 PM PST up reply actions
I don't think
They could have gotten it off on time.
2 seconds maybe, not with 1.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
they should have at least
made a throw to the endzone
I'm just coolin'
by HD on Nov 21, 2009 4:41 PM PST up reply actions
I wasn’t a big Derozan fan coming into the league, but he’s been the exception to the athletic freak rule. He’s playing defense, playing off the ball, working hard… I like him as a super role player.
i cry for nic
man.
if i’m gonna keep hanging out in here i gotta get league pass. i’ve never even seen him play.
If the glory can be killed, we are lost. --John Steinbeck
by DrivetheLane on Nov 21, 2009 4:21 PM PST up reply actions
Bucks at Grizz is the early game,I have watched Jennings twice already and he is something to see
by southern oregon on Nov 21, 2009 4:23 PM PST up reply actions
i saw Jennings once.
he just chucked up a lot of shots that missed. but maybe that game was an anomaly.
If the glory can be killed, we are lost. --John Steinbeck
by DrivetheLane on Nov 21, 2009 4:26 PM PST up reply actions
haha.
even with just cable tv i’m watching way more nba than i usually do. i usually just stick to blazer games but with fantasy football and wanting to keep up somewhat with the conversation in here, I’m watching more.
If the glory can be killed, we are lost. --John Steinbeck
by DrivetheLane on Nov 21, 2009 4:29 PM PST up reply actions
fantasy basketball, that is.
If the glory can be killed, we are lost. --John Steinbeck
by DrivetheLane on Nov 21, 2009 4:31 PM PST up reply actions
lol, this mistake is kinda funny.
via Yahoo sports;
RECENT INJURIES & TRANSACTIONS
11/18 M. Ginobili, SAS, SG Stained left groin
OKC has assigned Byron (B.J.) Mullens and Kyle Weaver to their Tulsa 66ers D-League franchise
So much for “I’m a mix of Kevin Garnett, Dirk Nowitzki, Amare, …”
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Byron Mulles has bust written all over him.
Dear Paul Allen:
Fire Nate McMillan & hire Jeff Van Gundy.
Sincerely,
AK1984
The hot toys this Christmas are reportedly "Zhu Zhu Pets artificial hamsters" and "Bakugan Battle Brawlers" (figurines and cards)
I can so see that stuff getting back on eBay or collecting dust in a year…
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Ryan Katz ballin’ in garbage time.
I wonder if OSU is as good next year… the team will return a lot, but losing Kristick and Canfield is a big blow.
i cry for nic
Should be a hell of team
I had 2010 as the year for OSU’s best chance to make it to a BCS Bowl before this season. Silly me…
"Your best?!?!! Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and &^%@ the prom queen"
2008 Civil War: Oregon 65 - Oregon State 38
o and whats up? are you doing anything in FBB or should I use all my trash talk on roybot?
lessssss go
use it on, Roybot.
you’re demolishing her. haha. which is good considering i’m gonna lose too.
If the glory can be killed, we are lost. --John Steinbeck
by DrivetheLane on Nov 21, 2009 5:10 PM PST up reply actions
I haven't done anything in that league
she probably removed me as co-manager
You won.
by Roybot on Nov 11, 2009 1:41 AM PST
YEAH, THANKS A LOT.
"Steve Blake is a hero. (That is, if you consider burning down a house and then rescuing everyone in it to be heroic.)"-Ezra Caraeff
hello hello
If the glory can be killed, we are lost. --John Steinbeck
by DrivetheLane on Nov 21, 2009 5:09 PM PST up reply actions
guess what? the problem has been Greg, LaMarcus, Martell, and Jerryd having the ball too much.
I can’t wait for more Steve Blake with the ball.
i cry for nic
I'm very curious how the team plays tonight.
Sometimes Nate says stuff, then it doesn’t happen later that night.
we should have played blake 48 minutes just like GS played their guys
You won.
by Roybot on Nov 11, 2009 1:41 AM PST
That sounds like a great idea!
"Steve Blake is a hero. (That is, if you consider burning down a house and then rescuing everyone in it to be heroic.)"-Ezra Caraeff
National identity crisis
McDonalds has run a campaign “100% Swiss” in Switzerland, assuring consumers that all produce – especially the beef – used for their burgers comes from Switzerland and not from some cheap sources. Now it turned out that the ad agency used a photo of a cow from Austria for the posters. Now those are the really big problems. I’m glad there are still concerned citizen and politicians with time for something like that.
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We have a winner
36 made, 83 attempted, .434 percent. Pretty amazing. Ariza has the most attempts at 93, but made a bit less at 33.
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I don't even think I'm gonna watch.
Still burned from last night…
Nate is a good man, but unfortunately, not the right coach for this team. What happened in the 2nd quarter against Golden State on November 20?
by RenoBlazerFan on Nov 21, 2009 5:29 PM PST up reply actions
huh?
If the glory can be killed, we are lost. --John Steinbeck
by DrivetheLane on Nov 21, 2009 10:42 PM PST up reply actions
Is there any criteria to choose when the Blazers wear the red alternate unis?
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It seems like we always wear them at GS.
"Steve Blake is a hero. (That is, if you consider burning down a house and then rescuing everyone in it to be heroic.)"-Ezra Caraeff
maybe THAT'S the problem
I would give it all up for a billion dollars
by Tyler Durrden on Nov 21, 2009 7:07 PM PST up reply actions
looks like lebron will get a triple double tonight
by portlandgiirl91 on Nov 21, 2009 5:44 PM PST reply actions
he gets those stats all the time by half
but doesn’t get as many triple doubles as one would think
You won.
by Roybot on Nov 11, 2009 1:41 AM PST
Anybody going to the "Tweet Up" with Casey?
See you guys at the Ford Display by the fountain for the Tweet-Up at 6pm. Jerome Kersey will be in the house. We have tix upgrades.
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Funny Video of a robbery suspect and what he does with his robbery note
http://www.ohio.com/news/70663697.html
You won.
by Roybot on Nov 11, 2009 1:41 AM PST
mmm, paper
"Steve Blake is a hero. (That is, if you consider burning down a house and then rescuing everyone in it to be heroic.)"-Ezra Caraeff
Calm down!
Everyone has different tastes.
"Steve Blake is a hero. (That is, if you consider burning down a house and then rescuing everyone in it to be heroic.)"-Ezra Caraeff
is that what you say to defend your choice of boyfriends?
You won.
by Roybot on Nov 11, 2009 1:41 AM PST
Why would I have to defend good taste?
"Steve Blake is a hero. (That is, if you consider burning down a house and then rescuing everyone in it to be heroic.)"-Ezra Caraeff
equivocation
noun: the art of being female
so it’s “everyone has different tastes” when it’s my opinion and “good taste” when it’s yours?
You won.
by Roybot on Nov 11, 2009 1:41 AM PST
I'm glad you understand.
"Steve Blake is a hero. (That is, if you consider burning down a house and then rescuing everyone in it to be heroic.)"-Ezra Caraeff
Lol, Bucks announcers tell story how their producer game to the game tired from also producing NCAA games overnight, fell asleep on his laptop and filled 29 pages with the letter D. Those guys are pretty fun.
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Looks like something is wrong with Mello
Jogging up and down the court and hasen’t jumped more than 2 inchs so far
by southern oregon on Nov 21, 2009 6:24 PM PST reply actions
Denver is in trouble. Andersen isn’t the same player that he was when he was after a contract.
i cry for nic
Chris Andersen has a skill set that'll likely cause him to age quickly, so his decline may be imminent.
Dear Paul Allen:
Fire Nate McMillan & hire Jeff Van Gundy.
Sincerely,
AK1984
Maybe the most useless acquisition of the summer: Jamario Moon to the Cavaliers
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Same ol' same ol'
Martell moves into starting lineup for Miller. Oden now gets 3 fouls per half.
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I think he's hurt. Might be the end of his consecutive games, or at least a reduced role tonight to get some rest.
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If I never see Juwan play again
it will be too soon.
"Steve Blake is a hero. (That is, if you consider burning down a house and then rescuing everyone in it to be heroic.)"-Ezra Caraeff
Steve Blake is not awesome.
that is all.
"Steve Blake is a hero. (That is, if you consider burning down a house and then rescuing everyone in it to be heroic.)"-Ezra Caraeff
Cavs announcers are gushing at least as much about LeBron as Lakers announcers about Kobe
Though admittedly he does have a good game
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Collison has 20 and Thornton 16. Hornets scouts have done their job, they can’t be blamed that Scott lost his job.
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I'd blame whoever spent their cap space on Stojakovic.
The 2009 White Sox....like a 40 degree day.
by Ozzie Montana on Nov 21, 2009 7:01 PM PST up reply actions
Jeff Bower can draft well, but he has a history of overpaying free agents.
Peja Stojakovic, Morris Peterson, and James Posey were all ill-advised transactions.
Dear Paul Allen:
Fire Nate McMillan & hire Jeff Van Gundy.
Sincerely,
AK1984
OH DEAR GOD NO
Nate moved Miller out of the starting lineup but left Blake in.
You won.
by Roybot on Nov 11, 2009 1:41 AM PST
you act like you're surprised
"Steve Blake is a hero. (That is, if you consider burning down a house and then rescuing everyone in it to be heroic.)"-Ezra Caraeff
Darren Collison with 20 pts and 10 assists
yay me
"Your best?!?!! Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and &^%@ the prom queen"
2008 Civil War: Oregon 65 - Oregon State 38
Ducks are making me nervous
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."
unbelievable, Ward flexed his arms after the tackle and gets flagged
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'd like to see Arizona make its first Rose Bowl appearance, but I don't have a horse in this year's race.
Dear Paul Allen:
Fire Nate McMillan & hire Jeff Van Gundy.
Sincerely,
AK1984
this team will not have great success until it can learn to play an entire game.
They have come out so strong in the first quarter’s lately, just to give the opposing team hope again. These guys need to really start playing with a little more ferocity in their game, and imposing their will on the other teams.
I would give it all up for a billion dollars
by Tyler Durrden on Nov 21, 2009 9:42 PM PST up reply actions
Dante getting Howards minutes might help with that
by southern oregon on Nov 21, 2009 9:45 PM PST up reply actions
Yeah, I would really like to see more of him.
Why not at this point? Batum got the start last year as a rookie, I know he had euro-league experience, but it’s not like Dante hasn’t played competitive Bball before. I think some of Nate’s reasoning is just too damn stubborn, and he should try and be a little more creative sometimes, especially in games like this. Dante should have got some serious time last night as well.
I would give it all up for a billion dollars
by Tyler Durrden on Nov 21, 2009 9:49 PM PST up reply actions
So Roy is 2nd in the league in total minutes played
You’ll never guess who is 1st. I looked it up, and I’m still skeptical.
But I love you :-(
by Mortimer on Nov 19, 2009 7:04 PM PST
You can cheat and look
here if you want to.
But I love you :-(
by Mortimer on Nov 19, 2009 7:04 PM PST
it’s cuz we played a lot of games, silly.
i cry for nic
by Cablinasian on Nov 22, 2009 12:28 AM PST up reply actions
Big time troll in the post game thread. So much fun to be had.
But I love you :-(
by Mortimer on Nov 19, 2009 7:04 PM PST
Oh yeah that Tinfoil right?
I’LL GO FLAG HIM RIGHT NOW! BRB.
"Steve Blake is a hero. (That is, if you consider burning down a house and then rescuing everyone in it to be heroic.)"-Ezra Caraeff
He was already banned during the game, and it wasn't the first time
I tried to engage him two times, but well he just wants to troll and not really discuss. I give up.
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Dunno, he has used different variants of that radioairbag moniker
There was also a chuky 6, maybe he was that too. Not to be confused with a nice French fan of the team who went by chuky.
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Yeah, I tried talking to him once in the 1st half
but he’s here to troll/air his issues with Dave and Nate
"man, steve blake is clutch *dead*" - Ben Golliver on Twitter
by blazeraddict on Nov 21, 2009 10:57 PM PST up reply actions
That guy was in the Canis Hoopus game thread
the first wolves’ game, I think. Yeah he’s loads of fun.
"The match in Los Angeles is a good opportunity to begin to demonstrate that we want to make war." Rudy Fernández (translated)
I am tired of our bigs getting into foul trouble
"And in the end
The love you take
Is equal to the love you make." -The Beatles
I am tired of our fouls getting in big trouble
by southern oregon on Nov 21, 2009 11:21 PM PST up reply actions
I'm tired of fouls, and big trouble
"The match in Los Angeles is a good opportunity to begin to demonstrate that we want to make war." Rudy Fernández (translated)
Ducks win
Blazers win. As close to a perfect sports day as I can imagine with no championship on the line (directly, obviously indirectly for UO).
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
I plucked a little gem for my siggy tonight
Yeah, that's a good point.
Dear Paul Allen:
Fire Nate McMillan & hire Jeff Van Gundy.
Sincerely,
AK1984
by AK1984 on Nov 21, 2009 8:55 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
AK conceding a point?!?
This should be on the front page :)
"man, steve blake is clutch *dead*" - Ben Golliver on Twitter
by blazeraddict on Nov 21, 2009 11:39 PM PST up reply actions
on the nose
Yeah, that's a good point.
Dear Paul Allen:
Fire Nate McMillan & hire Jeff Van Gundy.
Sincerely,
AK1984
by AK1984 on Nov 21, 2009 8:55 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
by Tyler Durrden on Nov 21, 2009 11:39 PM PST up reply actions
I think AK admits when he's wrong about stuff like that.
"Steve Blake is a hero. (That is, if you consider burning down a house and then rescuing everyone in it to be heroic.)"-Ezra Caraeff
aww how cute
I remember when AK was on your “Most Hated” list
"Your best?!?!! Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and &^%@ the prom queen"
2008 Civil War: Oregon 65 - Oregon State 38
Oh, it's very difficult to get off that list
so I’m not saying he’s off of it yet.
"Steve Blake is a hero. (That is, if you consider burning down a house and then rescuing everyone in it to be heroic.)"-Ezra Caraeff
Yeah, I almost always admit when I'm wrong. And, yes, it happens on occasion.
Dear Paul Allen:
Fire Nate McMillan & hire Jeff Van Gundy.
Sincerely,
AK1984
I wasn't trying to get your goat
It was more like taking a picture of a rare animal. I’ll take it off if you want me to.
Yeah, that's a good point.
Dear Paul Allen:
Fire Nate McMillan & hire Jeff Van Gundy.
Sincerely,
AK1984
by AK1984 on Nov 21, 2009 8:55 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
by Tyler Durrden on Nov 22, 2009 8:21 AM PST up reply actions
Oh, I thought it was the Van Gundy thing you were flaunting.
But I love you :-(
by Mortimer on Nov 19, 2009 7:04 PM PST
heh that Palin 2012 "ad" made me laugh
"Your best?!?!! Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and &^%@ the prom queen"
2008 Civil War: Oregon 65 - Oregon State 38
The Glenn Beck as VP part made me laugh out loud.
Dear Paul Allen:
Fire Nate McMillan & hire Jeff Van Gundy.
Sincerely,
AK1984
yeah me too
"Your best?!?!! Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and &^%@ the prom queen"
2008 Civil War: Oregon 65 - Oregon State 38
awesome sarah palin fake commercial
Yeah, that's a good point.
Dear Paul Allen:
Fire Nate McMillan & hire Jeff Van Gundy.
Sincerely,
AK1984
by AK1984 on Nov 21, 2009 8:55 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
not liking this sketch
"Your best?!?!! Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and &^%@ the prom queen"
2008 Civil War: Oregon 65 - Oregon State 38
which one? the password one?
the digital shorts always make me laugh, no matter how dumb
"Your best?!?!! Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and &^%@ the prom queen"
2008 Civil War: Oregon 65 - Oregon State 38
yeah that's the one I was talking about
"Your best?!?!! Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and &^%@ the prom queen"
2008 Civil War: Oregon 65 - Oregon State 38
Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Jason Mrasz
made me laugh
"Your best?!?!! Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and &^%@ the prom queen"
2008 Civil War: Oregon 65 - Oregon State 38
I don't like what I'm hearing from Roy in the Os post game recap
http://blog.oregonlive.com/behindblazersbeat/2009/11/portland_minnesota.html
“I feel like we tried it (the three-guard lineup), and you could say it worked at times, but me sacrificing hurt the team, so it should get back to me playing full-out and getting some other guys in other areas to sacrifice a little bit,” Roy said.
“This team is going to go off my pulse,” Roy said. “Even if I’m smiling and trying to make it work, if I seem like I’m not totally comfortable, then Martell won’t be. And Rudy (Fernandez) will look like he’s in a funk. And L.A. (Aldridge) will look like he’s in a funk. They have been playing with me for a couple years and if I’m going well, they have more confidence.”
I like Brandon, but he sounds very petty in the Oregonian post-game recap. Yes you are an all-star. But, as I said when I saw this in the post-game thread, this feels like “Mean Girls” with Roy being the queen bee and Dre the new girl. And I really, truly, hope the reference to going “all-out” was just a poor choice of words – although you can’t really misinterpret his call for “other guys” to make sacrifices. Nobody’s perfect, but that is some “superstar” attitude for sure.
"man, steve blake is clutch *dead*" - Ben Golliver on Twitter
Y'know, these comments make me more afraid for Greg Oden's long-term development than anything.
Dear Paul Allen:
Fire Nate McMillan & hire Jeff Van Gundy.
Sincerely,
AK1984
AK, I hate it when you're right sometimes
but that was my first thought as well (and the main reason I want Miller in the first 5 – he looks to feed the post). Brandon has earned the benefit of the doubt, but those comments were indicative of someone who likes being the top gun and doesn’t want to share that spot. Unfortunately, if this team is ever going to win it all, GO will need to be at the very least, option 2 on the offense.
"man, steve blake is clutch *dead*" - Ben Golliver on Twitter
by blazeraddict on Nov 22, 2009 12:12 AM PST up reply actions
this worries me the most
However, both McMillan and Roy acknowledged that the pairing of Roy and Miller on the same unit was not working, primarily because it was detracting from Roy’s game.
"Your best?!?!! Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and &^%@ the prom queen"
2008 Civil War: Oregon 65 - Oregon State 38
Nate, for one, should have realized that it was best for the team long term
if he stuck with Miller and let Roy and Andre iron out their issues over time.
Roy should have realized that while him and Blake work well in the regular season, there isn’t much success with that style of offense in the postseason.
I dunno I just don’t like the feeling of this and I am, for the first time in a long time, disappointed in B Roy
"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
It was a strange read. I respect how Miller is handling this, but this article was one of the first time’s I’ve ever wondered if guy’s like playing with Brandon, or more importantly, can they maximize their potential alongside him
"man, steve blake is clutch *dead*" - Ben Golliver on Twitter
by blazeraddict on Nov 22, 2009 12:14 AM PST up reply actions
First time I can ever remember even considering the notion
that B Roy is a little bit selfish
"Your best?!?!! Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and &^%@ the prom queen"
2008 Civil War: Oregon 65 - Oregon State 38
That "full-out" comment
stuck with me. Maybe he meant guarding SFs was draining him physically, but it definitely sounded like he was coasting because he wasn’t feeling the direction things were going. Also, I do not like the implication that to be a successful part of the lineup, deference to Roy is essential – for the “comfort” of the other guys. I had a coach who told us that success can be even harder to deal with than failure. Maybe Brandon needs to realize what got him to where is today is not the attitude reflected in those quotes.
"man, steve blake is clutch *dead*" - Ben Golliver on Twitter
by blazeraddict on Nov 22, 2009 12:21 AM PST up reply actions
These comments seem to be very uncharacteristic of him that's for sure.
"Your best?!?!! Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and &^%@ the prom queen"
2008 Civil War: Oregon 65 - Oregon State 38
this part was weird too
Both want, and both need, the ball. When they played together, it was often a power struggle. Or as McMillan described it, it was as if two fists were colliding.
Miller, who had four points and four assists in 20 minutes Saturday, staunchly shot down any notion that he and Roy didn’t work well together on offense.
“We went 7-2,” Miller said. “So I don’t think that’s a problem. And over half of the games were on the road. I’m not going to look at it that way. We won games.”
I hope a beat reporter gets down to the bottom of this…
"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 bet on that
Both want, and both need, the ball. When they played together, it was often a power struggle. Or as McMillan described it, it was as if two fists were colliding.
Unfortunately, Quick’s article reads like Nate’s talking points. Jason Quick is a mouthpiece, otherwise he loses his most favored nation status
"man, steve blake is clutch *dead*" - Ben Golliver on Twitter
by blazeraddict on Nov 22, 2009 12:24 AM PST up reply actions
Sounds like a job for someone else then
Ben? Brian T Smith? Canzano (ick)?
who else covers the Blazers?
"Your best?!?!! Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and &^%@ the prom queen"
2008 Civil War: Oregon 65 - Oregon State 38
My Civil War prediction
The Beavers will win the football game.
The Ducks will win "Best Dressed".
"Your best?!?!! Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and &^%@ the prom queen"
2008 Civil War: Oregon 65 - Oregon State 38
do they really think that's funny when they are writing it?
"Your best?!?!! Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and &^%@ the prom queen"
2008 Civil War: Oregon 65 - Oregon State 38
Keenan apparently does.
I am not a fan of Keenan. His Whoopi Goldberg is a little funny, that’s about it.
that "Reba" digital short made me laugh
once they explained why he was Reba
"Your best?!?!! Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and &^%@ the prom queen"
2008 Civil War: Oregon 65 - Oregon State 38
Why in the blue blazes has Kennan be pushed so much in tonight's episode of SNL?
“What’s up with that?”
Dear Paul Allen:
Fire Nate McMillan & hire Jeff Van Gundy.
Sincerely,
AK1984
Trade bait
"And in the end
The love you take
Is equal to the love you make." -The Beatles
by 92wastheyear on Nov 22, 2009 8:55 AM PST up reply actions
hi
"Your best?!?!! Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and &^%@ the prom queen"
2008 Civil War: Oregon 65 - Oregon State 38
He was awful on 30 Rock, too.
Dear Paul Allen:
Fire Nate McMillan & hire Jeff Van Gundy.
Sincerely,
AK1984
DUCKS WIN!
Masoli with SIX TOUCHDOWNS and an epic comeback to earn his place of honor among Oregon football legends.
Jeff Maehl deserves credit too, as does Nate Costa, for saving the snap on the XP.
Maehl’s with an epic catch:
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
One of the more respected (to me) voices of the NBA blogosphere had this to say:
Can you imagine the 2008-2009 Portland offense with the 2009-2010 Portland defense? I have, often, and mostly in terrible, terrible nightmares. -AttheHive
It got me to thinking… if we can integrate Oden into the Royfense™, maybe it can work after all. We were first in offense last year. While a bit of that was fool’s gold, Oden becoming an offensive force changes a lot and makes us difficult to defend.
If Oden changes us defensively and we are top 5 on that end, while being a good rebounding team… that isn’t the worst thing in the world.
In the end, I think the entire Roy-Miller synergy debate is wasted and we should be discussing Roy-Oden as the key to ultimate success.
i cry for nic
It really is impossible to say, and there isn't much to do but wait and see
I think Oden can be integrated just fine into the “Royfense”, we saw that a bit tonight with Roy dumping it off to Greg for a couple dunks. Considering they do the same thing for LMA, early in games especially, I don’t see why Portland can’t integrate some Oden post ups into that offense.
I am fairly concerned though.
"Your best?!?!! Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and &^%@ the prom queen"
2008 Civil War: Oregon 65 - Oregon State 38
coming into this year, we were worried about two things.
(1) Oden.
(2) Defense.
Oden has been 20 PER good and the defense has been fantastic, though a bit fortuitous. Oden is a dominant defensive presence affecting that end.
We can always go back to last year’s offense, with similar to better efficiency due to an improved Oden. All that needs to be done is make the players actually get Oden the ball. As much as I have ragged on Steve, he’s been more conscious of it in recent weeks. Roy showed flashes tonight.
If we integrate Oden into the Royfense, then I think it becomes pretty hard to stop. The problem last year was that Roy was the only effective option creating offense. If Oden creates offense as he has been, we are instantly golden. How many teams have great defenders at the 2, 4, and 5?
Let’s give this the year and into the playoffs to see how it works.
I will say that I have serious long-term doubts about Nate as the coach; I’m simply trying to look at this objectively and appreciate that our offense last year was good and just needed another prong.
i cry for nic
by Cablinasian on Nov 22, 2009 12:44 AM PST up reply actions
I think I'm concerned with Roy's attitude more than anything else
I have never ever even let the thought of him being “selfish” cross my mind, but his comments tonight made me stop and wonder. Maybe it’s just a “phase” that he will go through as a player and eventually become better for it, or maybe he was just misquoted by Quick. But I am a little concerned about Roy 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
I’ve come around on the topic. I think that Brandon is good at reevaluating, and once he sees us lose in the playoffs again this year, Greg will move up the priority chart. He is just such a freaking beast that it’s impossible to miss.
i cry for nic
by Cablinasian on Nov 22, 2009 12:50 AM PST up reply actions
I don't want us to lose in the playoffs this year haha
:(
I hope that Roy will learn this as the season goes on
"Your best?!?!! Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and &^%@ the prom queen"
2008 Civil War: Oregon 65 - Oregon State 38
by "this" I mean that Oden is a monster inside
contrary to popular Timbo’s belief
"Your best?!?!! Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and &^%@ the prom queen"
2008 Civil War: Oregon 65 - Oregon State 38
failure is the ultimate breeding ground for change. Roy only scored 18 points in the Royfense tonight. If he is using his amazing powers of dribble driving creation to get the offense open shots, then awesome. The problem is a team like Houston just letting him score and guarding everyone else. That becomes impossible if Greg rucks in the post.
i cry for nic
by Cablinasian on Nov 22, 2009 12:57 AM PST up reply actions
yeah
I remember Oden had a hell of a time staying on the court due to foul trouble last year in the playoffs. That series changes completely if he’s able to stay on the court.
"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 with Cloudy on this (we had a good discussion - with quotes - above)
Brandon will need to get comfortable with sharing the front seat of the offense with GO if this team wants to win big. Roy will still be the handler/facilitator in the clutch (much like Jordan, Kobe, Wade, etc. – easier for a guard to get the ball and create a shot) but his post-game interview sounded very prima donna tonight. Just a little worry
"man, steve blake is clutch *dead*" - Ben Golliver on Twitter
by blazeraddict on Nov 22, 2009 12:51 AM PST up reply actions
it’s not, it’s probably 2-3 points high.
i cry for nic
by Cablinasian on Nov 22, 2009 12:47 AM PST up reply actions
Two factors I look at optimistically on defense:
(1) our best perimeter defender is out
(2) our defense improved drastically as the season progressed last year
i cry for nic
by Cablinasian on Nov 22, 2009 12:51 AM PST up reply actions
so while the current numbers are jacked up due to opposition and shots not going in, we stand to improve in a few other areas.
i cry for nic
by Cablinasian on Nov 22, 2009 12:52 AM PST up reply actions
can we just say that when Greg is on the court he is a freaking beast? Holy crap he is awesome. He is at superstar adjusted +/- levels, with the obvious caveat that the sample size is too small.
i cry for nic
by Cablinasian on Nov 22, 2009 12:53 AM PST up reply actions
Timbo is making me so mad, in regards to Oden
"Your best?!?!! Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and &^%@ the prom queen"
2008 Civil War: Oregon 65 - Oregon State 38
I'd just ignore it.
Timbo is hating big on Greg Oden because he loves Andrew Bynum and Joel Przybilla. It’s sort of like Bill Simmons hating on Oden because he loves Kevin Durant.
Dear Paul Allen:
Fire Nate McMillan & hire Jeff Van Gundy.
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AK1984
I miss Nic too
"Your best?!?!! Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and &^%@ the prom queen"
2008 Civil War: Oregon 65 - Oregon State 38
Another thought I had
hypothetically speaking, let’s say we get that weak San Antonio team last year instead of Houston and we win in 5 or 6 games.
Then we make it to the 2nd round and lose to Denver or LAL in 5 or 6 games. Do we think the Royfense isn’t successful in the playoffs then?
"Your best?!?!! Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and &^%@ the prom queen"
2008 Civil War: Oregon 65 - Oregon State 38
I've thought about that a lot, and I think it would have been much more successful
We’ll run into teams as good on D as Houston in the playoffs if we ever make a deep run though.
That's a very fair, and probably correct, point
but Houston was the worst possible matchup for us in the playoffs last year. I just don’t know if we even have this conversation about Portland needing to go a different direction than the “Royfense” because it doesn’t work in the playoffs. At least not yet.
Who knows, maybe Portland changes because of what happened last year and that Houston matchup ends up being the best thing for Portland
"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 the issue was not the level of Houston’s defense but the how of Houston’s defense. They were a perfectly engineered antidote.
If Greg becomes a dominant post presence (the power move really is unstoppable once the refs respect him), we are exponentially more difficult to guard. I think that, combined with Roy’s perimeter brilliance, will beat any defense as long as Roy and Oden develop chemistry.
i cry for nic
by Cablinasian on Nov 22, 2009 12:56 AM PST up reply actions
Again, it all comes down to Greg.
Our championship hopes pretty much rest on his giant shoulders…
"Your best?!?!! Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and &^%@ the prom queen"
2008 Civil War: Oregon 65 - Oregon State 38
lol
I don’t understand why he is so anti-Oden.
Anyone else can see how dominant he is when he’s on the court.
"Your best?!?!! Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and &^%@ the prom queen"
2008 Civil War: Oregon 65 - Oregon State 38
He seems like a guy who'd be eccentric in real life.
Dear Paul Allen:
Fire Nate McMillan & hire Jeff Van Gundy.
Sincerely,
AK1984
Dang both him and Collison had big games tonight
"Your best?!?!! Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and &^%@ the prom queen"
2008 Civil War: Oregon 65 - Oregon State 38
Jeff Bower should stick to drafting and delegate the free agent signings to someone else.
Dear Paul Allen:
Fire Nate McMillan & hire Jeff Van Gundy.
Sincerely,
AK1984
Huge matchup for me tomorrow, a win likely puts me in the playoffs, a loss likely keeps me out
Which one of the 4 players do you start.
Devery Henderson
Steve Slaton
Tim Hightower
Marshawn Lynch
Henderson is projected for 12 points, the rest are all around 7 or 8. Also, does anybody have a yahoo league I could peak at? I want to see how they project each of these guys for tomorrow….
RUDY > MJ
Slaton 9.27
Hightower 11.59
Can’t find the numbers on the other two, they aren’t owned in our league.
i cry for nic
thats the two I am leaning towards
I normally go with Hightower, cause he is usually good for at least 10 points, but beanie wells took a lot of his carries last week and played well. Slaton is always a risk, his coach might bench him again if he fumbles, that cost me a win a few weeks ago…
RUDY > MJ
here are my tough decisions:
Rivers @Denver or McNabb @Chicago?
Jamaal Charles, Roy Williams, Michael Crabtree, Kevin Walter or Mike Bell in my flex spot
"Your best?!?!! Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and &^%@ the prom queen"
2008 Civil War: Oregon 65 - Oregon State 38
Loved a couple of those feeds from Blake to Oden tonight,
as well as some nice feeds to Joel (not sure who was doing the feed on those).
This is part of what we’re missing on offense. Just feeding the ball down low to somebody is not going to get it done. It’s when we move the ball so that when you do feed it down low the defense is a little out of position. This is one of the things Rudy is good at doing.
If you go back to some of our good games in the 2nd half of last season we had much better ball movement.
Same can be said for the long jump shot or 3-pointer. Those aren’t necessarily bad shots as long as you have been moving the ball so the guy has time for a decent shot. Martell proved this tonight. If you can hit that shot, the defense has to spread and can’t cheat.
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."
Noah, 2nd in the league in total rebound %, 20.5
Dwight Howard 1st, Oden 3rd.
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."
Oden was first before tonight I think. the problem is that teams are sending swarms to box him out, which hurts his individual numbers. Our team numbers are great with him in, though.
i cry for nic
Joel would be 1st if he had enough minutes to qualify
We should do that podcast this week, with the new adj. plus minus numbers at our disposal.
for sure, Noah had to climb the ladder with a night 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."
lol i don’t see how he couldn’t get into the car hahahah
by portlandgiirl91 on Nov 22, 2009 2:43 AM PST up reply actions
10.4 points, 8.1 rebounds in 24.2 minutes.
with no improvement 30 (29.87)minutes a game puts him at a double double
12.8 points and 10 rebounds
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."
6 more minutes, that’s all I ask.
The way they were delivering him the ball tonight his rebounds will go down because he has the best shooting % at .623
What was Blake (and company) thinking, we need to stop feeding him the ball, and now.
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."
what am I missing, bbref has Martell with .923 FT%
http://www.basketball-reference.com/leagues/NBA_2010_leaders.html
ESPN has Blake with .938%, and Martell with .818
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/teams/stats?team=por&sort=ft%&avg=pg&order=true&season=2&seasonYear=2010&split=0
Blakes not even listed at BBref – i think something is messed up
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."
While this isn't a new clip, the following segment from the Rachel Ray show is amusing in its suggestive ...
humor and somewhat timely with Thanksgiving on the horizon.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6YJ595f5Ga4
Dear Paul Allen:
Fire Nate McMillan & hire Jeff Van Gundy.
Sincerely,
AK1984
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