Rudy Update
by Dave on Mar 9, 2009 10:41 PM PDT
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PrintUPDATE (10:45PM): From the team: Rudy suffered soft tissue injury to his right upper chest/side area. The CT scan was negative. Will be kept overnight at the hospital for observation. He is questionable for Wednesday. -- Ben
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This is the latest information we have on Rudy:
-- Initial medical release on Rudy: "Rudy Fernandez: conscious and alert leaving court. Has full movement of extremities. Experiencing some chest discomfort. Sent to hospital for further evaluation."
-- Rudy was talking to trainer Jay Jensen as he left the court. His limbs were functional.
--The neck brace was applied as a precaution because Rudy was complaining of slight neck pain.
--Rudy was taken to the hospital because he was experiencing chest pain.
--The atmosphere in the Blazers' locker room was calm. Players were acting as if the news they had received about Rudy was reassuring.
You can find locker-room reaction to the post-foul scrum at our our Twitter page. The entire post-game reaction will be posted later in Ben's Media Row Report.
--Dave (blazersub@yahoo.com)
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Rudy is tough
Aint no Faker cheap shot gonna keep him down
"I'd rather be a could-be if I cannot be an are; because a
could-be is a maybe who is reaching for a star. I'd rather be
a has-been than a might-have-been, by far; for a might-
have-been has never been, but a has was once an are." -- Milton Berle
Rudy would be Olive
Ariza = Brutus and Roy = Poppey on spinach
Is that how you spell Poppey?
It took my two years to come up with an avatar and sig
and this is the best I could come up with.
Popey!
one P
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fj8DgWnbVng&feature=bz303
MVP *** MVP *** MVP
I've never scored more than 38 ..... not even in Little League.
Keep It up Rudy!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fj8DgWnbVng&feature=bz303
MVP *** MVP *** MVP
I've never scored more than 38 ..... not even in Little League.
at the game?
That’s so cool! Hopefully Ben let him have it after the Cheap Shot To End All Cheap Shots
Blazers win!
Lol no
On twitter, but I almost got into a fight with 3 dumbass laker fans sitting in front of me.
Karma
by Sabonis4Ever on Mar 9, 2009 10:53 PM PDT up reply actions
That's the best news of the night
I can’t wait to see Rudy play again, best of luck to him on his recovery.
by trailblazersfan on Mar 9, 2009 10:52 PM PDT reply actions
Luckily
Rudy is just fine, flirting with some nurse in a Portland hospital. I’m glad he’s ok.
draft dejuan blair
LOL
Dude is probably being overrun by attractive 20 something RNs right now :)
I believe in Greg Oden. To all the haters - get down with the program or stay off the wagon for all time. #52
by blazeraddict on Mar 9, 2009 10:56 PM PDT up reply actions
man...he's losing his mojo.
only one nurse?
"There are a few teams you have to watch out for in the fourth quarter."
"Yeah, but Portland definitely is not one of them."
-New Orleans Hornets broadcasters at the end of the third quarter with the Hornets leading 74-59. Portland later ends up winning 97-89.
"They don't mind him shooting that shot at all. Rudy Fernandez is not that great of a 3pt shooter."
-New Orleans Hornets broadcasters right after a Rudy Fernandez missed 3pter. Rudy Fernandez finished the game with three 3pters on six attempts.
by Tofu Anonymous on Mar 9, 2009 10:56 PM PDT up reply actions
why thankee
"There are a few teams you have to watch out for in the fourth quarter."
"Yeah, but Portland definitely is not one of them."
-New Orleans Hornets broadcasters at the end of the third quarter with the Hornets leading 74-59. Portland later ends up winning 97-89.
"They don't mind him shooting that shot at all. Rudy Fernandez is not that great of a 3pt shooter."
-New Orleans Hornets broadcasters right after a Rudy Fernandez missed 3pter. Rudy Fernandez finished the game with three 3pters on six attempts.
by Tofu Anonymous on Mar 9, 2009 10:57 PM PDT up reply actions
i wouldn't be suprised if he had a bruised or cracked rib
he fell hard from pretty high
Woof
by Charles Barkley McLovin on Mar 9, 2009 10:54 PM PDT reply actions
sure beats laker fans
"There are a few teams you have to watch out for in the fourth quarter."
"Yeah, but Portland definitely is not one of them."
-New Orleans Hornets broadcasters at the end of the third quarter with the Hornets leading 74-59. Portland later ends up winning 97-89.
"They don't mind him shooting that shot at all. Rudy Fernandez is not that great of a 3pt shooter."
-New Orleans Hornets broadcasters right after a Rudy Fernandez missed 3pter. Rudy Fernandez finished the game with three 3pters on six attempts.
by Tofu Anonymous on Mar 9, 2009 10:57 PM PDT up reply actions
I thought most Laker fans were 10 year olds.
...
by BR7formvp on Mar 9, 2009 10:58 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
touche
"There are a few teams you have to watch out for in the fourth quarter."
"Yeah, but Portland definitely is not one of them."
-New Orleans Hornets broadcasters at the end of the third quarter with the Hornets leading 74-59. Portland later ends up winning 97-89.
"They don't mind him shooting that shot at all. Rudy Fernandez is not that great of a 3pt shooter."
-New Orleans Hornets broadcasters right after a Rudy Fernandez missed 3pter. Rudy Fernandez finished the game with three 3pters on six attempts.
by Tofu Anonymous on Mar 9, 2009 11:00 PM PDT up reply actions
I like the rule
because it keeps the discussion intelligent. Granted, you can still be an idiot without any profanity, but you’re more likely to articulate the reasons for a position intelligently if you can’t immediately fall back on some four letter bombs (see O-Live and ESPN.com for proof of what happens when you can). Although, I may have to petition for a L*cker exception after tonight.
I believe in Greg Oden. To all the haters - get down with the program or stay off the wagon for all time. #52
by blazeraddict on Mar 9, 2009 10:59 PM PDT up reply actions
one side effect of the rule seams to be, peoples work internet filters let the BEdge through
I saw someone mention that he couldnt get another sbn site cuz they allow profanity
Q: Do you feel the city of Portland still wants you?
A: I know this team does, the organization does. Everybody else, I don't worry about that. We worry about our family right here (in the locker room). I know I got their back and I know they're behind me.
but he got BEdge just fine
Q: Do you feel the city of Portland still wants you?
A: I know this team does, the organization does. Everybody else, I don't worry about that. We worry about our family right here (in the locker room). I know I got their back and I know they're behind me.
It is not zero tolerance
But is in effect to prevent people from attacking each other.
Karma
by Sabonis4Ever on Mar 9, 2009 11:00 PM PDT up reply actions
oh that was the lowest point of the night
lower than limbo
but seriously get better Rudy
Welcome to the Terror Dome
by BlazermaniacAndy on Mar 9, 2009 10:58 PM PDT reply actions
Wsup P-Town?
I hate the L@kers. I don’ t remember what the gentleman’s name is, but one of your users came to GSOM when the Warriors played you guys. He said over here, saying the Fakers’ real name is a swear word, so I kept it clean haha. Yeah, thanks for kicking their a$$es. I hate the L@kers. Screw Ariza too. That team will get their karma.
thanks,
Q: Do you feel the city of Portland still wants you?
A: I know this team does, the organization does. Everybody else, I don't worry about that. We worry about our family right here (in the locker room). I know I got their back and I know they're behind me.
Anti-L#!@^$ sentiment is much appreciated
Last year Odom took a cheap shot on Roy in the Rose Garden, this is basically the norm for that team. Odom has also done other ridiculously cheap stunts to the Blazers over the last few years such as this. Basically, all the L#$#$# hate is well deserved.
by trailblazersfan on Mar 9, 2009 11:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah screw them and their bandwagon fans
I give props to their real fans that would stick with them even if they sucked, but I get irritated by most of the people who rep them “for life” when they’re just like that now cuz the Lakers are winning. As a Warriors fan, lots of them become L@ker fans come playoff time.
props to you for staying true to the WARRIOR cause
Want more aggressiveness? Try less Baylesslessness.
by prezofdeath on Mar 10, 2009 12:10 AM PDT up reply actions
they showed that clip on SportsCenter tonight after the Rudy injury
talking about the ‘bad blood’ between Portland and L.A.
Blazers win!
get well soon, rudy
Hate to see that happen to anyone. Best wishes to number five.
-sw
Manuel Aristides Ramirez is the greatest hitter I've ever seen.
kind words
much appreciated, Cablin.
-sw
Manuel Aristides Ramirez is the greatest hitter I've ever seen.
by Steve Weinman on Mar 9, 2009 11:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Thanks Steve
And after all my Garnett smack talk, I can say clearly and painlessly that if it’s a finals rematch this year, I’ll be cheering for your #5 like he was in red and black.
I believe in Greg Oden. To all the haters - get down with the program or stay off the wagon for all time. #52
by blazeraddict on Mar 9, 2009 11:06 PM PDT up reply actions
What, this evening's events didn't endear you to the purple and gold? Who'da thunk it?
Imagine my surprise tonight when I walked over to the television in the gym after a few pick-up games and saw the two teams tripping over each other trying to go after one another…
…but an even bigger (and significantly more pleasant) surprise to see the Blazers wiping them out. Took about five squints at the score without glasses on before I convinced myself that yes, 83-55 was indeed correct.
Too bad this had to overshadow what I imagine was a fantastic win. Once League Pass makes it available in the archives, I’ll try and catch a bit of it.
-sw
Manuel Aristides Ramirez is the greatest hitter I've ever seen.
by Steve Weinman on Mar 9, 2009 11:15 PM PDT up reply actions
watch the second and third quarters. Every non-Laker fan in the league will enjoy it quite immensely.
draft dejuan blair
The majority of Blazer fans rooted for the Celtics in the finals
As for the game, it was over early.
Karma
by Sabonis4Ever on Mar 9, 2009 11:18 PM PDT up reply actions
me too, but you might have guessed that :-D
Good to get an easy one sometimes, huh? Two-point wins over Indiana and Minny…and then wiping out the Lake Show? The midst of the NBA season never ceases to amaze me.
-sw
Manuel Aristides Ramirez is the greatest hitter I've ever seen.
by Steve Weinman on Mar 9, 2009 11:20 PM PDT up reply actions
the Blazers overlooked Indiana and Minny… pathetic efforts.
In our last four home games, we’ve dominated the top two Western seeds and have almost lost to two .500 teams.
Focus, guys, focus.
draft dejuan blair
That's the lulls of January-early March for ya
Seems to get just about everybody at some point during that stretch.
On our end, the Celts fall to the Clippers and scrape by Indiana at home one week…and dominate Cleveland sans KG et al. the next.
Doesn’t make any of it any less agitating as a fan, of course.
-sw
Manuel Aristides Ramirez is the greatest hitter I've ever seen.
by Steve Weinman on Mar 9, 2009 11:29 PM PDT up reply actions
I like McMillons take
practice
Q: Do you feel the city of Portland still wants you?
A: I know this team does, the organization does. Everybody else, I don't worry about that. We worry about our family right here (in the locker room). I know I got their back and I know they're behind me.
Hey, out of curiousity
say you guys make it to the finals again, who from the west would want to face most/least
by Peteyhasnohead on Mar 9, 2009 11:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Do you mean from a sentimental standpoint or as far as matchups are concerned?
I ask because on a personal level, I’d love to see the Lakers again. I don’t know how nauseating Lakers-Celts may be for fans of the rivals of one of the teams, but being a part of that as a fan last year was unbelievable. I don’t know who wins that series (though I’ll be a believer until the end) this year, but I think it would be great basketball and a heckuva lot of fun to watch as far as the intensity on the floor and in the stands. But if you’re asking me strictly based on “chance to win,” I think I’d have to change my answer.
For now, I think we match up quite well with Sacramento out west.
After you clarify, I’ll have something more serious on that note…
-sw
Manuel Aristides Ramirez is the greatest hitter I've ever seen.
by Steve Weinman on Mar 9, 2009 11:34 PM PDT up reply actions
On that note, I should also add to my tongue-in-cheek Sacto comment
a “with apologies to Tom Ziller” clause. His ranting at StR has kept me interested in that team at times this season.
-sw
Manuel Aristides Ramirez is the greatest hitter I've ever seen.
by Steve Weinman on Mar 9, 2009 11:38 PM PDT up reply actions
ha
I meant more who do you think you have the best/worst chance against of the teams that are still playing for more than lottery balls at this point
by Peteyhasnohead on Mar 9, 2009 11:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Fair enough, Petey
I think the Lakers are hands-down the best team the West has to offer. With Bynum, for sure – and probably without. They’re extremely good at both ends of the floor, they have a certifiable killer star in KB24, at least one interior presence and a few guys who shoot the three well, defend and hustle on the glass. I think they’ll be the toughest match-up for the Celts any way you slice it.
Beyond the Lakers, I refuse to ever take San Antonio too easily – I’ve got too much respect for Pop, TD and company for that. Those guys bring people in, make them fit the system and find ways to win – I’ll buy that they are the second-best team in the West and capable of beating anyone in a best-of-seven. They never beat themselves and that’s huge.
So the Spurs and Lakers are the two toughest – and I’ll throw Utah in that group. We’ve seen how hot they’ve gotten now that they are healthy, and they’ve given the Celtics trouble in the regular season over the last couple of years. Again, great coach, great point guard, great big man – and one of the toughest places in the league to win. I don’t think they make it past LA and probably not past San Antonio – but I wouldn’t relish the thought of needing to pull a game out at The Building Formerly Known As the Delta Center.
You know we’ve reached a sad state in corporate sponsorships when I’m holding tight to the previous, old-fashioned name…which was also courtesy of a corporate sponsorship.
I really feel like it’s those three – and everybody else. The Hornets, Suns and Mavs won’t be there – and none of them threaten the Celts.
Denver is too dysfunctional, and the Celts can both outrun them and shut them down in a halfcourt game.
Houston’s offense is too easy to stop at this point.
And despite what happened in the land of Roses in December – and as much as I “crush” on the Blazers – I don’t think you’re on our level yet.
Long rundown, I know, but I hope that covers it. And before we worry about any of this – we need to make it through three other rounds first.
Truthfully, I’m not sure the Cavs wouldn’t be the toughest test of all for the green.
Any thoughts here on who is better out of Cleveland and LA?
-sw
Manuel Aristides Ramirez is the greatest hitter I've ever seen.
by Steve Weinman on Mar 9, 2009 11:50 PM PDT up reply actions
+1 for the serious breakdown
Q: Do you feel the city of Portland still wants you?
A: I know this team does, the organization does. Everybody else, I don't worry about that. We worry about our family right here (in the locker room). I know I got their back and I know they're behind me.
thanks, m-t-r
-sw
Manuel Aristides Ramirez is the greatest hitter I've ever seen.
by Steve Weinman on Mar 10, 2009 12:00 AM PDT up reply actions
thanks
more or less what I was getting at was a breakdown of the West race from your perspective and thats what you gave.
I can’t decide between LA and Cleveland, really hard to give the edge to either one.
I am curious to see how LA handles this part of their schedule, I bet they drop more games than expected, not necessarily based on anything tonight
by Peteyhasnohead on Mar 10, 2009 12:03 AM PDT up reply actions
no problem, happy to chime in
For my part, despite the regular season meetings (I think we occasionally take too much stock in that), if I had to make a gun-to-the-head pick between Cleveland and LA, I’m going with the Cavs.
Despite Dwyane Wade’s recent heroics, Cleveland not only has the game’s best player, but a top-of-the-line defense and a man at the helm in Mike Brown who coaches defense extremely well. As I’ve got coming out in tomorrow’s Daily Babble at CB, Mo Williams has been a huh-yuge difference-maker offensively for them.
-sw
Manuel Aristides Ramirez is the greatest hitter I've ever seen.
by Steve Weinman on Mar 10, 2009 12:06 AM PDT up reply actions
Dear Rudy
First and most important. get well man that was a hard foul and a scary fall. don’t jump so high. “just Kidding”
if you are going to were the 3 day growth to be Manly then man up and finish that play for the and one. again kid get well
"I like whatever metric makes a Blazer look better." jonestr
Reporter: Four assists tonight too, Travis. You're starting to shed that idea that you're just a shooter. You're starting to pass the ball more too...
Travis: (Deadpans) Aw, I just got tired..
ruffin from ruffin leaves ruffin
you gotta have somethin…
Get well Rudy
we need you for the rest of the season! You are a warrior dude, and we all appreciate you.
Make sure you get all those nurses #s. Maybe they make house calls! :)
Ariza is just plain classless, just like the rest of that team. Did he try to come over and check on Rudy? Did he ask about him in any post game interview?
Killer instinct. When you have your opponent down, you do not help them up. You step on their throat!!!!!!
by Misplaced Blazermaniac on Mar 9, 2009 11:09 PM PDT reply actions
he wished him well in the post game interview.
"There are a few teams you have to watch out for in the fourth quarter."
"Yeah, but Portland definitely is not one of them."
-New Orleans Hornets broadcasters at the end of the third quarter with the Hornets leading 74-59. Portland later ends up winning 97-89.
"They don't mind him shooting that shot at all. Rudy Fernandez is not that great of a 3pt shooter."
-New Orleans Hornets broadcasters right after a Rudy Fernandez missed 3pter. Rudy Fernandez finished the game with three 3pters on six attempts.
by Tofu Anonymous on Mar 9, 2009 11:10 PM PDT up reply actions
and yet
There was no mention of that in any of the reviews I’ve read as of the moment I type this
Blazers win!
check o=live
Q: Do you feel the city of Portland still wants you?
A: I know this team does, the organization does. Everybody else, I don't worry about that. We worry about our family right here (in the locker room). I know I got their back and I know they're behind me.
by maid tu rek on Mar 10, 2009 12:11 AM PDT up reply actions
hear
http://blog.oregonlive.com/behindblazersbeat/2009/03/lakers_ariza_speaks_about_fern.html
Q: Do you feel the city of Portland still wants you?
A: I know this team does, the organization does. Everybody else, I don't worry about that. We worry about our family right here (in the locker room). I know I got their back and I know they're behind me.
by maid tu rek on Mar 10, 2009 12:12 AM PDT up reply actions
My heart just sank
I was so scared for Rudy. Being at the game and not being able to see the replay and hear the commentary from Mike and Mike. Everybody stayed standing for the whole time he was on the floor. I almost think that Trevor Ariza got ejected from the game for his own safety.
Get well, Rudy! You will be in our prayers tonight!
Odom
claims he did not leave the bench, he just stood up.
Killer instinct. When you have your opponent down, you do not help them up. You step on their throat!!!!!!
by Misplaced Blazermaniac on Mar 9, 2009 11:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Yahoo
post game wrap up story
Killer instinct. When you have your opponent down, you do not help them up. You step on their throat!!!!!!
by Misplaced Blazermaniac on Mar 9, 2009 11:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, and humans landed on the moon
psh
"There are a few teams you have to watch out for in the fourth quarter."
"Yeah, but Portland definitely is not one of them."
-New Orleans Hornets broadcasters at the end of the third quarter with the Hornets leading 74-59. Portland later ends up winning 97-89.
"They don't mind him shooting that shot at all. Rudy Fernandez is not that great of a 3pt shooter."
-New Orleans Hornets broadcasters right after a Rudy Fernandez missed 3pter. Rudy Fernandez finished the game with three 3pters on six attempts.
by Tofu Anonymous on Mar 9, 2009 11:17 PM PDT up reply actions
he wouldn't be saying that if he wasn't worried about getting a suspension if he left the bench
"There are a few teams you have to watch out for in the fourth quarter."
"Yeah, but Portland definitely is not one of them."
-New Orleans Hornets broadcasters at the end of the third quarter with the Hornets leading 74-59. Portland later ends up winning 97-89.
"They don't mind him shooting that shot at all. Rudy Fernandez is not that great of a 3pt shooter."
-New Orleans Hornets broadcasters right after a Rudy Fernandez missed 3pter. Rudy Fernandez finished the game with three 3pters on six attempts.
by Tofu Anonymous on Mar 9, 2009 11:18 PM PDT up reply actions
meh
he’ll be suspended for the Houston game.
I mean, I think he should be suspended, but that sucks.
draft dejuan blair
So, who thinks the Blazers will get sued for doing a short prayer on national TV?
separation of church and sports!
[sarcasm]
"There are a few teams you have to watch out for in the fourth quarter."
"Yeah, but Portland definitely is not one of them."
-New Orleans Hornets broadcasters at the end of the third quarter with the Hornets leading 74-59. Portland later ends up winning 97-89.
"They don't mind him shooting that shot at all. Rudy Fernandez is not that great of a 3pt shooter."
-New Orleans Hornets broadcasters right after a Rudy Fernandez missed 3pter. Rudy Fernandez finished the game with three 3pters on six attempts.
can't be any worse than
“Thank you Jesus!!!!” by Warner…. They do it in the NFL all the time for major injuries, no sweat
Blazers win!
Y'know, I once used the word "jackassery" myself.
http://www.blazersedge.com/2009/1/13/720028/daily-miles-update#11404203
Yes, folks, it’s an actual word. We’re all the better for it, too.
Yahoo also
has a small pic of Rudy on the stretcher as they took him off the floor on the NBA page.
Killer instinct. When you have your opponent down, you do not help them up. You step on their throat!!!!!!
by Misplaced Blazermaniac on Mar 9, 2009 11:22 PM PDT reply actions
ariza
should be ashamed of himself. glad rudy’s alright and we got the W
Just returned from the Game
One:
When Rudy went down, the whole arena was screaming at the Lakers and the fight. NO ONE noticed that Rudy was MOTIONLESS under the basket. The Jumbo Tron replays the fall and the fight gets bad. Everyone scuffles around and finally Jay the trainer and medical staff Sprint, i mean SPRINT to Rudy. He’s still completely motionless. Then the arena focuses on our dying Spaniard.
Two:
I started to cry. It’s so silly and ridiculous but I was worried. i literally shed a tear. I was seriously freaking out. Sure, I had a couple drinks and was totally emotionally hyped but I cant explain the energy when we all stood around and waited for any info. What makes this worse is on the TV broadcast Im certain they replay OVER and OVer to get good looks but they didn’t replay the foul. No One really had any idea what was happening.
Then the Stretch. and I am shaking. It’s seriously dramatic. They cover him w/ a blanket and wheel him out. The crowd tries a pathetic attempt to chant Rudy back to health. It was weird and In my opinion not exactly the best thing.
I had a hard time enjoying the game after that. I was upset and started texting everyone at home to email me the espn update. This is why I hate the L*kers . They are dirty. They are sore losers. They have no class. They are malicious. Ariza was mad he was getting burned by Rudy every play. He did that w/ malicious intent. Anyone who says otherwise is full of IT.
GO BLAZERS
Sophia
Though patience be a tired mare, yet she will plod. - William Shakespeare
Roses are red
violets in bloom
Sophia’s in love
with Nicholas Batum
-Bow4Meow
it was totally hard to watch
i was afraid he was dying.
no joke
Sophia
Though patience be a tired mare, yet she will plod. - William Shakespeare
Roses are red
violets in bloom
Sophia’s in love
with Nicholas Batum
-Bow4Meow
I saw him move but it was bad he was down for so long.
I really didn’t like watching that. Totally sickening
Though patience be a tired mare, yet she will plod. - William Shakespeare
Roses are red
violets in bloom
Sophia’s in love
with Nicholas Batum
-Bow4Meow
When he fell, you could tell he couldn't breath at all, that he completely and totally knocked his wind out. I dunno if you've ever done that, but it does feel like you're dying... Not pleasant.
I couldn’t figure the injury out. The way he fell, you figured it would be collarbone, shoulder, arm — yet they kept messing with his neck. That really didn’t compute. And Mike Rice is nattering on about how Ariza karate chopped his head off, even though it was pretty obvious that he took a big swipe at the ball, caught Rudy’s arm on the follow-through, spun him around and down awkwardly all in one motion.
Seriously, we have seen Nic Batum make THAT SAME PLAY at least 3 times this year, chasing and blocking from behind. If Ariza pulled it off, he would have made a sensational play…
THE PROBLEM apparently came in AFTER the play. Farmar stood over Rudy the whole time, he knew hew was really hurt, but apparently Ariza was posturing like a toughie after delivering the shot and THAT’S what set off Brandon and LMA. And that’s fine.
But it was a bang-bang high speed play, a hard foul with no malicious intent. It just ended in a crash, sadly.
Pontiff of the Pryz for Prez Posse...
he hit rudy so hard, he almost went sideways himself
Q: Do you feel the city of Portland still wants you?
A: I know this team does, the organization does. Everybody else, I don't worry about that. We worry about our family right here (in the locker room). I know I got their back and I know they're behind me.
by maid tu rek on Mar 10, 2009 12:08 AM PDT up reply actions
It was a hard, hard foul, for sure. Flagrant 1 is a proper call; upgraded when Rudy didn't get up...
Pontiff of the Pryz for Prez Posse...
1 would be proper, but the stretcher makes it a 2
Q: Do you feel the city of Portland still wants you?
A: I know this team does, the organization does. Everybody else, I don't worry about that. We worry about our family right here (in the locker room). I know I got their back and I know they're behind me.
by maid tu rek on Mar 10, 2009 12:10 AM PDT up reply actions
the pulling of Rudy's hand
That’s where it came from. The back of the head…I’m sure it hurt. But when Ariza pulled rudy’s wrist it sent rudy flying. He hit his chin on the floor (could’ve ben concussed) and obviously tweaked the shoulder/neck/chest/torso. Camcast footage showed the trainers talking about the chin. I think he may have a slight concussion.
it was very apparent from the get go that he lost his breath. And yes. It feels like you’re dying.
by keepfryealive on Mar 10, 2009 12:11 AM PDT up reply actions
Seriously, we have seen Nic Batum make THAT SAME PLAY at least 3 times this year
Ariza admitted that he was going for a hard foul in his postgame interview, and not a clean block like Batum has in the past. There is a difference there.
draft dejuan blair
by Cablinasian on Mar 10, 2009 12:09 AM PDT up reply actions
ariza gets the block, thats the dif
Q: Do you feel the city of Portland still wants you?
A: I know this team does, the organization does. Everybody else, I don't worry about that. We worry about our family right here (in the locker room). I know I got their back and I know they're behind me.
by maid tu rek on Mar 10, 2009 12:10 AM PDT up reply actions
Batum doesn't swing his arm
he jumps up above and traps it against the backboard. Very different.
draft dejuan blair
by Cablinasian on Mar 10, 2009 12:11 AM PDT up reply actions
If you watch the camera angle from the front it's pretty clear Ariza was just swiping as hard as he could
so Rudy wouldn’t get an easy basket. This kind of play happens a lot in the NBA but Ariza hit him way too hard. If it was Pryz dunking then it would have just been a standard foul, but then again Pryz wouldn’t wind up in the hospital on that kind of play.
by trailblazersfan on Mar 10, 2009 12:15 AM PDT up reply actions
that should say batum
Q: Do you feel the city of Portland still wants you?
A: I know this team does, the organization does. Everybody else, I don't worry about that. We worry about our family right here (in the locker room). I know I got their back and I know they're behind me.
by maid tu rek on Mar 10, 2009 12:20 AM PDT up reply actions
Like I say, flagrant 1 is proper. If he caught ball, he would have put it into the seats...
Pontiff of the Pryz for Prez Posse...
but he wasn't going for the block
he said in his postgame presser he was going for the hard foul.
draft dejuan blair
by Cablinasian on Mar 10, 2009 12:11 AM PDT up reply actions
I wasn't as disturbed by the play itself
as by the reaction.
Farmar’s reaction was perfect. Ariza’s was classless.
draft dejuan blair
by Cablinasian on Mar 10, 2009 12:14 AM PDT up reply actions
Batum never swipes
He pokes or flat handed palms the ball. Ariza took a baseball swing and hit Rudy in the head. They were getting blown out, teams that get blown out get mad and make stupid plays like that.
Karma
by Sabonis4Ever on Mar 10, 2009 12:10 AM PDT up reply actions
Nic closes fast from behind and uses his length to block shots. You can't do that without swiping... (Ariza and Nic are VERY comparable players, style-wise).
Pontiff of the Pryz for Prez Posse...
he doesn't swing his arm
he traps the ball against the backboard. Two very different approaches.
draft dejuan blair
by Cablinasian on Mar 10, 2009 12:13 AM PDT up reply actions
I was watching at my best friend's place (since he has cable)
and I was fighting back tears, so does that make me a girl? lol j/k, but seriously, I was near tears and shaking with fear and anger
Blazers win!
Yeah
The energy in the arena was amazing before that play. I remember watching the fight then seeing our guys walk back to the bench and only counting 4 guys. I looked under the basket and could only see Rudy’s feet, it sucked. During the 4th quarter it was not the same at all. I just wanted to get the game over with and go home to see how Rudy is doing.
Karma
by Sabonis4Ever on Mar 9, 2009 11:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah after the injury
my passion for the game just died. It didn’t seem to really matter to me as much as Rudy’s health. Although I would’ve been even more pissed off if we lost the game.
The Kings have the best bench I’ve seen. There are easily 14 guys on this team good enough for every bench in the league. Now if we could only get some starters, I’d totally jizz in my pants.
Kings fan
by dyshooter182 on Mar 10, 2009 12:05 AM PDT up reply actions
agreed
Q: Do you feel the city of Portland still wants you?
A: I know this team does, the organization does. Everybody else, I don't worry about that. We worry about our family right here (in the locker room). I know I got their back and I know they're behind me.
by maid tu rek on Mar 10, 2009 12:06 AM PDT up reply actions
I can't really enjoy this victory because of the way Rudy went down
If it wasn’t for that one play there would be a party atmosphere on BEdge.
by trailblazersfan on Mar 10, 2009 12:08 AM PDT up reply actions
Totally the same for me
The 4th was like a bad dream, except for the fact that the Blazers won… I just wasn’t into it anymore
Blazers win!
Hmm...my comments got deleted.
Sorry?
The Kings have the best bench I’ve seen. There are easily 14 guys on this team good enough for every bench in the league. Now if we could only get some starters, I’d totally jizz in my pants.
Kings fan
by dyshooter182 on Mar 10, 2009 12:07 AM PDT up reply actions
we all had this "oh god.."
reaction. I certainly did.
The Kings have the best bench I’ve seen. There are easily 14 guys on this team good enough for every bench in the league. Now if we could only get some starters, I’d totally jizz in my pants.
Kings fan
by dyshooter182 on Mar 10, 2009 12:03 AM PDT up reply actions
Although I wasn't at the game, my emotions almost mimicked yours.
Good job in describing them.
Brandon Roy just destroyed everything in his path. There's your rational analysis -- Dave
Also: COMCAST SUCKS!
Mrs. Elgin's reaction too:
This is why I hate the L*kers . They are dirty.
We were getting the Wheels word-picture and it was very difficult to explain to her that these things happen in basketball sometimes. Particularly after Roy’s post-game comment “Whenever we get a lead on them, they commit a hard foul” – that set her off all over again. – Elgin
Blazers win BDL 2 on 2 tournament!
Skeets: i’ll close it down now … congrats. you bastards
I know the Blazers are about fire bombing the staples center...but I'm not
heading south on I-5 as we speak!!! Die Ariza, DIE!!!!!
The Staples Center better be standing for the Pacific-10 Conference Men's Basketball Tournament.
That, of course, is because the Washington Huskies are going to once again knock out the competition.
No dude the Ducks are gonna....
um….never mind…you win.
Karma
by Sabonis4Ever on Mar 9, 2009 11:46 PM PDT up reply actions
A quote from Yahoo
off the AP. Concerning the scuffle/fight.
A skirmish broke out among the two teams and Ariza was ejected. The Blazers were assessed a pair of technical fouls. In the confusion there were some who said that Odom left the bench, although he denied it.
"I stood up, but I stood right there—I didn’t go nowhere," he said.
Roy balked at Ariza’s reaction to the foul.
"I tried to be cool-headed about it," Roy said. "I was just going to go over there, but then he started bucking (over the foul) like, ‘What?’ I was just upset because my guy is laying there on the ground and he’s talking trash still. I was pretty upset about it."
Killer instinct. When you have your opponent down, you do not help them up. You step on their throat!!!!!!
by Misplaced Blazermaniac on Mar 9, 2009 11:34 PM PDT reply actions
My respect for Farmar and Gasol is very high after this
go watch the replay. Farmar drags Ariza away, while Pau stands there, holding LMA and Frye. He looks pretty shaken up.
draft dejuan blair
As much as I hate to admit it
Pau got a +1 in my book tonight……even if he looks like he smokes 4 packs a day.
by keepfryealive on Mar 9, 2009 11:40 PM PDT up reply actions
along with who knows what else
I mean, c’mon, where do those dark circles under his eyes really come from?
Blazers win!
................. Pau heard about Wilt's team record for a Lakers' big man and he's one competitive dude!
Pontiff of the Pryz for Prez Posse...
I've always liked Farmar's game
and Pau has skills, just not my cup of tea. He and Rudy are pretty tight (I thinks most of the Spanish national team guys have been together in some form since they were kids) so I wasn’t surprised he was shook. Farmar is just solid, he’s going to have a nice 10-12 year run in the league, kind of reminds me a bit of Sam Cassel/Derek Harper in the sense he’s a bigger PG who can get where he needs to without blazing speed, and has a real solid floor presence about him.
I believe in Greg Oden. To all the haters - get down with the program or stay off the wagon for all time. #52
by blazeraddict on Mar 9, 2009 11:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Pau looked extremely concerned.
That was his boy that went down. He’s always been a peacekeeper type anyways.
Well, that makes it 100% Absolutely Positively Definite that Odom won't be playing against the Rockets........
Pontiff of the Pryz for Prez Posse...
.................I guess my man Mbenga is gonna get a chance to strut his stuff...
Pontiff of the Pryz for Prez Posse...
My thoughts exactly
As a Warriors fan, I hate all Lakers but I have mad respect for Farmar and Gasol after what happened last night. Right after the foul, Farmar clearly knew something was wrong and that Rudy was seriously hurt, so he checked up on him instead of immediately going to fight. He also held Ariza back in the fight. As for Pau, this guy gets mad props for keeping it cool and playing peacemaker and for being there for Rudy. You could really see the concern in his face the whole time.
Ariza has NO class. First he commits a hard foul, and then he tries to get into it with Roy, Aldridge, and Outlaw. As Farmar’s pulling him away, you can see him giving attitude. He probably didn’t have any malicious intentions but fool could have at least shown some respect to Rudy by calming down.
(good luck to you guys! hella rooting for you guys in the playoffs since w’s clearly won’t be making it this season rofl)
Kelenna David Azubuike <333
by goldenstatelove on Mar 10, 2009 5:00 PM PDT up reply actions
thanks man! welcome.
What happened to your team this year was just sad and wrong. Here’s hoping you get a new owner that has a clue. – Elgin
Blazers win BDL 2 on 2 tournament!
Skeets: i’ll close it down now … congrats. you bastards
Where are
Ruben Patterson or Zach when you need a punch thrown!! lmao
Killer instinct. When you have your opponent down, you do not help them up. You step on their throat!!!!!!
by Misplaced Blazermaniac on Mar 9, 2009 11:43 PM PDT reply actions
I am going to make BLOG for all the good times I have had this year thanks to the TB, as a montage, and get well for Rudy
it shall have pictures
Welcome to the Terror Dome
by BlazermaniacAndy on Mar 9, 2009 11:43 PM PDT reply actions
On TV
they showed Pau for like the next half hour, he looked like his mother had been killed. It was actually kind of disturbing how the lines crossed between the teams for a moment. I think Pau had to rip into riz after the game. That’s his homey, regardless of the bunk dunk pass.
weird I didn't see that
Though patience be a tired mare, yet she will plod. - William Shakespeare
Roses are red
violets in bloom
Sophia’s in love
with Nicholas Batum
-Bow4Meow
Unfortunately
that’s not Pau’s style. Maybe a zen koan. Unfortunately, Ariza has shown himself to not exactly be the kind of fella hung up on the paradoxes of life. Phil will be disappointed.
by blazers'nb'ham on Mar 10, 2009 12:39 AM PDT up reply actions
I just saw the entire video
I wish Roy kicked his a$$, but I’m glad he didn’t because he would have gotten suspended. Thank you Portland. You guys were robbed in 2000. That series vs the Fakers was fixed. I was for ya’ll because you had my man Scottie Pippen. I wanted him to win a ring and shut the world up that he hasn’t won a ring without Mike.
you sure know how to hit all the sensitive points in my Blazer heart
Sophia
Though patience be a tired mare, yet she will plod. - William Shakespeare
Roses are red
violets in bloom
Sophia’s in love
with Nicholas Batum
-Bow4Meow
I'll never forget that 4th quarter.
The one time I agree with Fatty’s conspiracy theory.
by keepfryealive on Mar 10, 2009 12:17 AM PDT up reply actions
Get well soon Rudy..
and Dave/Ben..waiting for the recap…
BlazerFan1
you were at the game, in the sweet seats with the good food, yeah?
Well, on tv, they kept flashing to Pau’s reaction. It got kind of melodramatic. But, I shed a tear too. Oh, the emotions and not so free beer…
The food sucked :(
But im picky and buffets are never good . The seats were sweet though!!! I didn’t see any of Pau but if he wasvisibly upset I feel for him.
I was really upset. I hate seein injuries like that. :(
Sophia
Though patience be a tired mare, yet she will plod. - William Shakespeare
Roses are red
violets in bloom
Sophia’s in love
with Nicholas Batum
-Bow4Meow
u r picky,
the food waznt five star when I was there, but it was better then McDonalds for sure. Obviously the menue could have been different, and I went last year, when they were still trying to impress, so who knows
Q: Do you feel the city of Portland still wants you?
A: I know this team does, the organization does. Everybody else, I don't worry about that. We worry about our family right here (in the locker room). I know I got their back and I know they're behind me.
by maid tu rek on Mar 10, 2009 12:05 AM PDT up reply actions
WIKI ON SOFT TISSUES:
this is not sounding good.
Sophia
Though patience be a tired mare, yet she will plod. - William Shakespeare
Roses are red
violets in bloom
Sophia’s in love
with Nicholas Batum
-Bow4Meow
I really have no idea what I am talking about
but I thought Soft tissue injury was a fancy name for bruise, like contusion
by Peteyhasnohead on Mar 10, 2009 12:00 AM PDT up reply actions
no, it can take a while to heal
Q: Do you feel the city of Portland still wants you?
A: I know this team does, the organization does. Everybody else, I don't worry about that. We worry about our family right here (in the locker room). I know I got their back and I know they're behind me.
by maid tu rek on Mar 10, 2009 12:02 AM PDT up reply actions
Soft Tissue
can also mean organs, like lungs, liver, kidneys, etc……
So he could have bruised/contused/damaged something minor to something major. It will take till tomorrow to sort it out and get an accurate prognosis. No am not a doctor, but my whole family is in the medical field.
Killer instinct. When you have your opponent down, you do not help them up. You step on their throat!!!!!!
by Misplaced Blazermaniac on Mar 10, 2009 12:07 AM PDT up reply actions
ligaments tendons muscles
he could have a stretched muscle btwn his ribs or he could have torn something somewhere…
Though patience be a tired mare, yet she will plod. - William Shakespeare
Roses are red
violets in bloom
Sophia’s in love
with Nicholas Batum
-Bow4Meow
Bruised Lung
if I had to guess. I hate those. You feel a bruised lungs for a few weeks.
thatd make sense, that doesnt sound like a fun thing to bruise
by Peteyhasnohead on Mar 10, 2009 12:06 AM PDT up reply actions
Nothing is fun to bruise
For certain, Rudy is going to have a nasty hip bruise. He could also have a sprained shoulder or possibly a torn labrum (worst case). Saying he is “doubtful” for Wednesday is highly optimistic. I will be surprised if he is out less than a week.
Similar to Oden being day to day
A month ago
by Peteyhasnohead on Mar 10, 2009 12:20 AM PDT up reply actions
Ariza hit him so hard, he almost fell down himself
Q: Do you feel the city of Portland still wants you?
A: I know this team does, the organization does. Everybody else, I don't worry about that. We worry about our family right here (in the locker room). I know I got their back and I know they're behind me.
wow i got some great photos of me tonight...
Welcome to the Terror Dome
by BlazermaniacAndy on Mar 10, 2009 12:09 AM PDT reply actions
you are Blazers Edge's most voluptuous model
post as many pictures as you want.
Want more aggressiveness? Try less Baylesslessness.
by prezofdeath on Mar 10, 2009 12:14 AM PDT up reply actions
did you have a combination sex change/clone job to look like sophia, dearest Andy?
because you now look strikingly like her.
Want more aggressiveness? Try less Baylesslessness.
Rudy
Watching the replay it looks like he’s got a strained or (hopefully not) torn pectoral muscle. Lets hope Jay Jensen has them stretching a lot and he wasn’t seriously hurt. Get well Rudy.
his shoulder got trashed on that landing
Q: Do you feel the city of Portland still wants you?
A: I know this team does, the organization does. Everybody else, I don't worry about that. We worry about our family right here (in the locker room). I know I got their back and I know they're behind me.
by maid tu rek on Mar 10, 2009 12:14 AM PDT up reply actions
I want this shirt, I saw it tonight, this guy said he bought it outside the arena for dollars ten
Welcome to the Terror Dome
by BlazermaniacAndy on Mar 10, 2009 12:21 AM PDT reply actions
The funniest scene in that whole mess is when one of the LA assistants swings a towel boy out of the way to get to Odom
Ca. at 1:40 in that video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bHS5UgG2UgI
This whole thing isn't funny at all
But what Dwight had to say was. Check it out… new signature!
"In other news, Spain has declared war on Los Angeles." -Dwight Jaynes
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