A Blazersedge Christmas Gift
by Dave on Dec 24, 2009 11:52 PM PST
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PrintMerry Christmas to all...or Happy Holidays if you prefer...or have a nice Friday if you must. In any case, 'tis the season of peace, fellowship, and well-wishes. I think the day should reflect that sentiment at the site. So here's what I'm asking. For one day, one game, let's just be fans together. Let's have a game where, win or lose, nobody dumps on the coaching staff. Let's have a game where nobody picks a certain player to exalt and another to down. If Jerryd Bayless has a bad game it's because that happens in the NBA, it's not because he was submarined by somebody on his own team. If Jerryd Bayless has a great game nobody throws it in anybody else's face. Everybody in that uniform and on the sideline is a Blazer for one day. Everybody in the stands and on the site is a Blazer fan first and foremost for one day. Animosity, territorialism, vindication, anger, and general ugliness are all laid aside for one day.
This is not to say that the negative is absent. If the Blazers are blowing screen plays or missing shots obviously we have to talk about that. But for one day how about we talk about it without laying blame or getting out of our tree upset. Let's just enjoy the game and the chance to watch it and let that other stuff take a holiday. There will be plenty of chances to get riled up later. For today...Go Blazers!
--Dave (blazersub@yahoo.com)
P.S. If it helps, remember this: Even with all of the injuries, all of the roller-coaster hopes, all of the mistakes, and all of the angst that the learning process brings we've been privileged to witness some amazing things this year. Greg Oden had some amazing outings. We take for granted how amazing Roy is when he pulls out those games. Jerryd and LaMarcus were amazing in San Antonio. That whole road trip was beyond description. We have a future. And we have a present. And we're playing a division rival in a tough, important game which is more than a lot of teams in the NBA can claim in late December. And dang...we have the freedom, the time, and the resources to invest so much in a basketball team. Celebrate what's going on around us and the opportunities we get and let's make this day about that.
P.P.S. If you're going to the game, a suggestion from Skywaker9 in the comments below. The team deserves a standing ovation during warmups as well as the introductions.
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I like this idea
Perhaps this message should be included in the header of all the gameday threads?
You won.
by Roybot on Nov 11, 2009 1:41 AM PST
every time a whistle blows
an angel gets its wings…. or something like that. HO Ho HO go BLAZERS!
I struggle sitting on my hands... don't you?
Amen
I usually do this, I am hesitant to blame coaches honestly.
Although all I want for XMas is NO MORE INJURIES!
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
I also want the crowd to give a standing O to this team
As they take the court to warmup. They deserve it, period.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
by skywaker9 on Dec 25, 2009 12:10 AM PST reply actions 18 recs
I have always been a fan of this team
But I can honestly say I have never been as shocked or overjoyed by a win as I was yesterday.
Yes we hafve won upsets, but not out-manned on the road against such a good team.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
Im so jealous of everyone who was able to watch it
come on Comcast give us our Blazers for X-Mas! please
C*mcast sucks!
by Blazermaniac77 on Dec 25, 2009 1:01 AM PST up reply actions
Me too
I do have a friend that taped it for me, so I will get to watch it second hand. that will help.
hg
That's right
Word, Dave. Word, skywaker9. I will be there, on my feet. Loud, proud.
Merry Christmas, y’all.
by Chadillac5000 on Dec 25, 2009 1:04 AM PST up reply actions
Agreed.
The way this teams played the last several games, we should freakin’ give them a standing ovation throughout the entire game. Win or lose, I can’t wait to cheer for the Blazers tonight!
by vanceanthony on Dec 25, 2009 10:55 AM PST up reply actions
Fra-gee-lay. That must be Italian
Over the years I got to be quite a connoisseur of soap. My personal preference was for Lux, but I found Palmolive had a nice, piquant after-dinner flavor – heady, but with just a touch of mellow smoothness. Life Buoy, on the other hand…
Point taken, thank you Dave. Merry Chrismas (and/or Happy Friday) to everyone!
Merry Christmas Ben and Dave
You guys make the light at the end of the tunnel not seem like a train!
GOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!! BLAZERS!
What Now??? From Western Division Championship to Lottery Pick in less than 2 months. KP Magic is needed ASAP!
by NOWINE on Dec 25, 2009 12:12 AM PST reply actions 1 recs
Well, we were right at the end of the tunnel
then it collapsed on our heads. But the good news is that all it will take is a little digging and we’re back out. And this time we don’t have far to go afterwards.
—Dave
And the more we dig out
The stronger we are.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
That makes David Stern ....Old Man Potter?
" Welcome to the Bedge....where good, is never good enough"…Rudiculous
by 92wastheyear on Dec 25, 2009 7:55 AM PST up reply actions 2 recs
Best Wishes To All.
I love this team.
I love this community.
I would love it if the Nuggets gave our Blazers a W for Christmas.
Keep the faith.
But I would take an L
If another injury occurred and we won.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
That's what I'm saying
I only want a win if it means no more injuries, except maybe to Blaze the Trail Cat.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
Grinch the Nuggets.
Keep your expectations low and you won't be disappointed.
I love Juwan's face in this photo
He’s a class act. Jason Kidd is snarling. Juwan’s like, “Is this for me?? Why, thank you, Jason! :)” Maybe someone else has a better caption. :)
Anyway, season’s greetings to a great group of men and women!
-jayfisher
I don't have a problem with that
I don’t get to watch many games.
On Christmas day I get to watch the fantastic Blazer team on KGW.
A game against our division rival.
We have been playing great
What else could you ask for as a Christmas present?
Oh, I could be selfish and wish for a win., but I am just happy to get to watch for a change instead of listen with bad hearing.
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO EVERYBODY
BBK alies HG
balderdash!
If, for even one day, and in such a minor universe as sports, we are muzzled,discouraged, or subject to groupthink (“animosity, territorialism, vindication, anger, and general ugliness are all laid aside”) then all is lost, regardless of how nobile the intention. To suggest otherwise is naive, offensive, and Orwellian.
- Munky
~ visualize whirled peas
Merry Christmas BlazerMunky!
Hope our idealistic post doesn’t ruin your sunny disposition! Have a good one!
by OmoriumVerum on Dec 25, 2009 9:44 AM PST up reply actions
boring...
ba ba ba bored….
ba ba ba bored….
#52. Get well soon.
by Eat Politicians on Dec 25, 2009 4:36 AM PST reply actions
my eternal mindset
I go into every game with this frame of mind. Im just tickled pink (actually red,black,white with a splash of silver) that the rest of the league and nation are going to see how good our non regular rotation players really are.. Stars and legends are made on christmas day. I predict a bayless coming out party!. Happy Holidays Blazer Edgers
if it can be conceived it can be achieved
by lyfefindsaway on Dec 25, 2009 4:46 AM PST via mobile reply actions
Merry Christmas... sitting here waiting for the blazers to come to the east coast in jan.
so i can check them out in DC and philly
Oh Happy Day
I can’t wait to be at the RG tonight and show some BLAZER LOVE!! The universe is aligned….Blazers have the best NBA Christmas record…. they are playing at home….coming from an amazing road record….there is no snow to deal with like last year…..a LOUD AND PROUD Rose Garden is guarenteed….playing against one of our strongest rivals…..the best fans in the league…..ah…..priceless…GO BLAZERS!!
ps…and I didn’t even bring up the “I” word…Peace Out…..
Portland Trail Blazers - where injuries and people come together"
Enjoy the game Debra!
Couldn’t ask for a better Christmas present, could you? I will live vicariously through all my Blazer brethren at the RG. Merry Christmas!
by OmoriumVerum on Dec 25, 2009 9:49 AM PST up reply actions
Merry Christmas B'Edgers
What a great community. Thanks for putting up with my rants and letting me be a part of it!
God Bless.
Lets make that arena loud tonight. GO BLAZERS!
Portland's PG of the Future - MORE John Wall
Treat people well because Karma can hit you at any second.
O, please be extra loud for Howard tonight!
That man has had the heart of a lion.
Portland's PG of the Future - MORE John Wall
Treat people well because Karma can hit you at any second.
Merry Christmas!!!!
Hope everyone has a merry and safe Christmas and New Years. I’d also like to say Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to our military members who are oversees and away from their families this year. This is an especially tough time of year for those who put their life on the line every day. I just want them to know that I appreciate what they do.
Go Blazers!
by OmoriumVerum on Dec 25, 2009 9:43 AM PST reply actions 1 recs
Great sentiment!! I completely agree, we’ve all been blessed to be treated to some serious heart from our team! I hope everyone has an amazing holiday season and be sure to cheer EXTRA loud for me at the game tonight because I couldn’t get tickets sigh I’ll be giving the standing ovation from my couch for sure though!
MERRY CHRISTMAS & GO BLAZERS
by BlazerNationBlog on Dec 25, 2009 10:26 AM PST reply actions
I absolutely love this sentiment. Don’t post here much as it is more snippet than thought out and a lot of negative…..
The Teams Slogan is “Rise with us”.. I Love how this team has responded to adversity. Perhaps, as fans, our Motto should be “Stand with us”. It is appreciation for charachter. Team plays hard and we cheer them on Win, Lose and Draw
by Hermistonmelons on Dec 25, 2009 11:10 AM PST reply actions
"Go Blazers?" What a quaint sentiment
Seriously, I’m in complete agreement. When the opponent (in this case, Tim Duncan) tips his hat to your team and says they scrapped & stayed after it & deserved to win, that tells you you’ve got something special. GO BLAZERS!!
I was born in '52, and I believe in #52. Hang in there, GO.
You too, Przy: everyone knows you're the heart & soul of the Blazers.
Hopefully our game is more entertaining than BOS-ORL
Both teams currently has as many turnovers as made shots (17 for BOS, 14 for ORL).
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
Tonight is my 9 yr old Son's 1st game..
He got the tix from Santa this morning and he’s super excited for the game. He’s already a Blazermaniac as I was at that age. This team to him is like the 90-92 teams were for me. Feels Awesome to pass on the tradition. We’ll be cheering for them during warmups also. GO BLAZERS!!
by blazer_bob on Dec 25, 2009 3:44 PM PST via mobile reply actions 2 recs
Hope he gets a win for his first game
" Welcome to the Bedge....where good, is never good enough"…Rudiculous
by 92wastheyear on Dec 25, 2009 4:29 PM PST up reply actions
I can't even hate on Blaze the Trailcat on Christmas.
Found him in my Christmas sock this morning. I think I’ll keep him in my car and feed him stale Cheetos™
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Let's GOOOO Blazers!!
Give us a win for Christmas!
Brandon Roy - The Savior Of Portland Basketball
by rise_stand_resist on Dec 25, 2009 6:18 PM PST reply actions
HEY!
vERY mERRY….INA CELLAR….DWELLIN’ ….go balzers!!!
Elizabeth had a partner and he had a rap from the cops, Him and Lenny Suckerpunch were just out Tooling around
cAPS lOCK B ON!!!
I AM SO WRONG…dwellin’ in me cellar….lol
Elizabeth had a partner and he had a rap from the cops, Him and Lenny Suckerpunch were just out Tooling around
by Lizzy Lowblow on Dec 25, 2009 7:54 PM PST up reply actions
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