Junk Drawer - 4.23.2010 - "It's Not Over 'till We Say it's Over!" Edition
by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 8:53 AM PDT
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Last night wasn't fun. Obviously. And, after the game, I was a little upset, mostly disappointed. But then something cheered me up. It was hearing these three songs. They're just cool songs to sing along to. Here they are (in the order I heard them):
I don't even like Neil Diamond....but how can you not have a good time singing along with this song?
This song is one of my favorites. It never fails to make me feel better. I should listen more often perhaps.
(sorry for the sound quality). I just love this song. It helps to warm my cold cold heart.
My only regret is that my poor brother had to listen to me sing along in the car.
I hope everyone feels a little better. Remember: this series isn't over!! GO BLAZERS!
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Hi DTL, how are you today?
I was blinded to that by sick alley-oops and facials
not to mention Greg crotchifyin’ suckas
by Tyler Durrden on Apr 23, 2010 8:55 AM PDT via mobile reply actions
i’m good. i feel like i’m in a good mood instead of a “meh” mood for the first time in a while.
how about you? my brother and I moved down to section 104 last night and i had a decent view of 110 but couldn’t see you. how were the seats?
If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you’re gonna see some serious [stuff].
by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 8:56 AM PDT up reply actions
The seats were really good, though I can't think of a more disappointing outcome for my first playoff game.
I am still up and down today, I guess I’m still dissapating some of the blazers awful wave energy. There were some moral victories to be taken I guess, but I have to say the team did plenty of offending to my blue collar sensibilities.
I was blinded to that by sick alley-oops and facials
not to mention Greg crotchifyin’ suckas
by Tyler Durrden on Apr 23, 2010 9:03 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
mine too.
my biggest frustration was that it seemed there was a lack of preparation and a lack of heart (except Bayless). and i can forgive bad defense cause maybe it’s just an off night and the team is just better, but when you don’t even appear to try and haven’t even appeared to do something new or adjust, that’s just sad and wrong.
it was like Game 2 all over again. it looked exactly the same.
If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you’re gonna see some serious [stuff].
by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 9:06 AM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, I hate when people don't try. I left my lungs at tge RG lastnight, and the team basically batted it to the floor.
Glad to see Rudy get going, disappointed somewhat in his statements after. Hoping lamarcus was humiliated badly enough to go right at amares throat tomorrow.
I was blinded to that by sick alley-oops and facials
not to mention Greg crotchifyin’ suckas
by Tyler Durrden on Apr 23, 2010 9:14 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
i’m hoping more that LA decides to grow a pair and take it to Frye. not being able to abuse Channing Frye on the block is just embarrassing.
If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you’re gonna see some serious [stuff].
by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 10:33 AM PDT up reply actions
Totally, does he want us to think we made tge wrong choice between tge two?
Obviously Channing does, I’m not talking about him. Does LA want us to think we should have kept Channing? It’s not just on him, at this point experience be damned. Paychecks be damned. Whoever shows balls, heart and will should play
I was blinded to that by sick alley-oops and facials
not to mention Greg crotchifyin’ suckas
by Tyler Durrden on Apr 23, 2010 11:41 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Last night was the like the first game in the Playoffs last year...
…except last year was worse in my opinion. They came back after that though for two wins in the RG…let’s hope to see that Saturday!
Last year was worse
Far worse because we were so convinced we were going to win that. This year I was more cautiously optimistic, last year I was near 100% sure.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
Yup
I knew we, the crowd, would have to lift our team last night. We tried but the team wasn’t having it.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
Yup
Back against the walls.
There has been no quit in the team this year, there was no quit in the fans last night, I hope once again there is no quit in this team.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
I hope there is no quit in the fans.
Man, it’s pretty “doom and gloom” in a lot of the BE posts. I’m kind of disappointed in the negativity. I know people are disappointed but let’s face it, the odds are stacked against us. Injured Roy, Camby has a bum ankle, now Batum is injured. I’m tired of the LMA and Rudy bashing too, you can’t blame one player, the whole team is responsible for lack of effort. I hope they bring it on saturday!
We still beleive
But at some point the team has to justify that.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
When, even when we lost this year
We were rarely blown out.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
I completely hear you. I was so disappointed last night.
When they were making their run I was just hoping that it would help close the gap so it wouldn’t look like we lost so miserably. I’m keeping the faith though.
haha...no, not Brian Wheeler!
I met Wheels a few games ago though! Very exciting, and one of the nicest guys. Last night I saw Tone too, wasn’t fortunate enough to get a pic tho :(
i was kidding…just making fun of the fact that BEdge doesn’t have ladies unless its in the Junk Drawer
Tone is a super nice guy
fiftytwo
Which is good as you never get all three.
Of the “original” teenladies of the JD, Claire, Roybot, g-love to be around here at the same time.
#10 & #52
"Shame on us if we agree all the time." -KP
AmorEst
With the return of Sophia, it’s practically getting crowded ;)
We just have to whistle for NBF, Twiggs and Galacticlove, and it would be a class reunion. Maybe add Hisblazergrrrl.
I thought the same way last year. This year I wasn't so sure.
Still not so sure, but I’ll support them until the end of their post season. I hope it’s later rather than sooner :)
Last year ws simply magical
This year has been satisfying but my God what a roller coaster.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
this year has been quite entertaining…
seeing Greg do will the first quarter of the season is still my favorite memory of this year
fiftytwo
Seriously, Oden was playing like a #1 pick before the injury
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
He was really incredible to watch.
I also think we have a gem in Pendy too. He has that something special that makes for a great player.
Now that's homerism
I think Pendy is a solid backup PF/C in the league for many years but never a star.
Now Dante on the other hand could be perfect 6th man material.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
Dante is a star already.
Jeff may never be a superstar but his heart is what makes him great in my book (I know that’s a pretty “girly” thing to say, but I’m a girl) ;)
oh no, another girl on BEdge…and in the Junk Drawer
welcome!…how did you find your way here?
just a warning…people don’t like noobs here unless they are fake females
fiftytwo
Haha. I have a lot of bravery.
That’s okay, I can take it. I will also never pretend like I know what I’m talking about if I don’t. Don’t you worry ;)
hahaha i’m the last to worry.
i will make fun of you in no time.
btw, i think you have one of the worst screen names
fiftytwo
no matter what happens, just remember that the “z” button is your friend in the Junk Drawer
fiftytwo
It's been fun...
I need to actually work though. I’ve spent my week trolling craigslist for tix and reading blogs. I’m out.
Dante needs to play quite a bit against the Suns…he can rotate on defense better than anyone on our team san Nico
fiftytwo
i agree. i had a thought last night that troubled me some: i’m worried greg might not get minutes in a situation where nate favors camby for being a veteran, even if greg is having a great game. i didn’t want to bring it up though, cause i was embarrassed by it’s gloom.
by EvilKaramazov on Apr 23, 2010 11:15 AM PDT up reply actions
Oden will start next year if he's healthy
He has to, his numbers this year demand that.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
i feel like i was saying the same thing about andre when we picked him up.
by EvilKaramazov on Apr 23, 2010 11:17 AM PDT up reply actions
But Nate knows that
He started Oden this year over Pryz after all.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
That's not his point.
Of course Greg will start.
That is a good point though, EK, and I can totally see it happening.
Team KP
i really don’t think that’ll happen.
If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you’re gonna see some serious [stuff].
by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 11:18 AM PDT up reply actions
And is actually a threat to attack the hoop
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
I am eternally grateful to Dante for saving my JC playoffs with his last shot
And since the alternative is Juwan…
I like the secret message and the songs.
I’m all about keeping hope alive. That’s why I’m drinking the strong koolaid and saying Blazers in 6. Because winning three straight seems like the cool thing to do right now. Because I have a hard time believing we will win a game 7 in Phoenix.
#10 & #52
"Shame on us if we agree all the time." -KP
AmorEst
the only hope is Roy
we have to hope they’re a little complacent tomorrow, play backs against the wall in game 6 at home, then hope Brandon can make it back for game 7 and give us a lift.
help me broy won-kenobi you are my only hope
#10 & #52
"Shame on us if we agree all the time." -KP
AmorEst
If Roy came back, maybe
we could triumphantly win the series!
Portland > Tacoma
by CaptainSexyJacob on Apr 23, 2010 9:34 AM PDT up reply actions
indeed. very cool song.
If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you’re gonna see some serious [stuff].
by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 9:07 AM PDT up reply actions
This is me looking at my semester grade
after not doing my French homework in order to catch Game 3…
>.<
Portland > Tacoma
by CaptainSexyJacob on Apr 23, 2010 9:36 AM PDT up reply actions
Yeah it sucks
I’d take the 2nd round of the playoffs over being right. Roy being hurt skews it a bit in my favor though so I’ve tried not to type his name since the playoffs started.
I’m still pissed that guards should have been guarding the Suns guy who was making all the 3’s, everyone’s playing bad, yet it’s only LA and Rudy’s fault the Blazers are down 2-1.
read ben's report
I’m still pissed that guards should have been guarding the Suns guy who was making all the 3’s, everyone’s playing bad, yet it’s only LA and Rudy’s fault the Blazers are down 2-1.
Our scheme was designed to allow that—by guarding Nash and Stat with 3 guys, we left an overload on the weak side. And when their center is one of the best 3 pt shooters in the league, you have to close him out too. So the overload just got us time and time again. We should’ve adjusted, but it’ not any individual’s fault that J-Rich went off.
He had like 60 points in the first quarter of the last game
Nate should have changed the scheme and someone should have been all up in his face even if Nate didn’t changed the scheme.
If someone keeps kicking me in the nuts, I’m gonna kick back, and if I can’t, I’m at least going to put on a cup.
My god that Bowen kick was ridiculous. lol.
I don’t want to see ANY Blazer pulling that crap.
Blazers 1.
Bad Guys 2.
It can't be too hard to go off
being that open over and over.
I can handle him scoring 42 with a hand in his face, but man he was just open time and time again without any adjustment.
Blazers 1.
Bad Guys 2.
Yeah
I can’t help but think players were doing something wrong. I doubt Nate decided to stick to the plan from the prior game.
It's hard to tell.
How much of it is Nate and how much of it is the players not listening?
Either way, someone is being stubborn or dense.
Blazers 1.
Bad Guys 2.
I don't know, it's hard to tell.
But I think that if they had been making a conscious effort to guard J-Rich they at least wouldn’t still have been loading up on the Nash-Stoudemire pick and roll.
Portland > Tacoma
by CaptainSexyJacob on Apr 23, 2010 9:40 AM PDT up reply actions
That's the thing.
If not a conscious effort , why not?
I mean the dude torched us in Game 2. And it was evident early that this was looking like Game two.
Blazers 1.
Bad Guys 2.
Yeah we really needed some defensive adjustments IN GAME.
Not to mention offensive adjustments.
Somebody mentioned this in the gameday thread — we did nothing about Miller and Aldridge getting doubled. Dave listed the logical solution of our big men setting hard screens (namely Camby)…. but I saw no change in the coaching.
Hopefully both Nate and the team wake up.
Portland > Tacoma
by CaptainSexyJacob on Apr 23, 2010 9:49 AM PDT up reply actions
Are there people who think this is purely Rudy and LMA's fault?
They’re convenient venting topics since they’re both underperforming, but I think most people are fully aware of the bigger picture problem.
I can only know what is typed, not the thoughts of the person typing it
#10, #52
by The Arkitect on Apr 23, 2010 9:38 AM PDT up reply actions
Most of the people are blaming just Rudy and LMA.
"If we win a title, I promise not to hate on anyone associated with the Blazers for 1 full season" - jksnake99
"...black on black. my favorite!" - portlandgiirl91
Does this say.
- Give the ball to someone.
- Dribble forever
- Pass it around the perimeter
- Drive inside
- Pass it back out
- Shoot contested midrange jumper at the shotclock buzzer
- Repeat
#10 & #52
"Shame on us if we agree all the time." -KP
AmorEst
by idoltime on Apr 23, 2010 9:13 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Close, but it's actually:
7. Don’t rebound
8. Repeat
Portland > Tacoma
by CaptainSexyJacob on Apr 23, 2010 9:33 AM PDT up reply actions
I guess my migraine yesterday was actually a bad sign...
But I’m feeling much better today!!! That means a game 4 win is guaranteed!!!!
Yes! Yes! In the face!
you're up early
"Miller doesn't fit with Portland. He'll never fit. You know it. I know it. The Blazers players know it." - John Canzano Jan 7th, 2010
by Dirty Socks on Apr 23, 2010 11:21 AM PDT up reply actions
right! siiick! i had early am class
loveisrespect
by portlandgiirl91 on Apr 23, 2010 11:25 AM PDT up reply actions
suckerrrrrrrrr
"Miller doesn't fit with Portland. He'll never fit. You know it. I know it. The Blazers players know it." - John Canzano Jan 7th, 2010
by Dirty Socks on Apr 23, 2010 11:25 AM PDT up reply actions
I think this video fits with DTL's junk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2lTB1pIg1y0
"Miller doesn't fit with Portland. He'll never fit. You know it. I know it. The Blazers players know it." - John Canzano Jan 7th, 2010
do you sing along by going “uh, ya, uh” “uh, ya” “uh, yeeeeaaah”
by EvilKaramazov on Apr 23, 2010 9:47 AM PDT up reply actions
uh, ya?
"Miller doesn't fit with Portland. He'll never fit. You know it. I know it. The Blazers players know it." - John Canzano Jan 7th, 2010
yeah, i know about groaning and moaning, but i’m never doing it because i’m either a rapper or singing along w/ rap. why do you like groaning an moaning in your music?
by EvilKaramazov on Apr 23, 2010 9:53 AM PDT up reply actions
why dont you?
"Miller doesn't fit with Portland. He'll never fit. You know it. I know it. The Blazers players know it." - John Canzano Jan 7th, 2010
i appreciate harmony—i can understand the claim of two bodies coming together in a ritual that renders them a singular body, moving and swaying in unison a kind of harmony that is championed with the sounds groans and moans. however, if you invert this relationship, namely compare the moaning and groaning to something that might achieve or render harmony, you lower harmony itself a base thing utterly connected to the senses. in other words, if i render my taste in things based solely upon my throbbing desires, i will have base taste, and unable to appreciate the things that escape the scope of my base vision, which in this case, is harmony. it’s like if you start a rap to try to arrive at poetry, you’re poetry will suck; but if you come to appreciate poetry, you can see and appreciate some of its elements in rap.
by EvilKaramazov on Apr 23, 2010 10:03 AM PDT up reply actions
↑ should by your poetry will suck ↑ … i failed :(
by EvilKaramazov on Apr 23, 2010 10:04 AM PDT up reply actions
I like 4-part harmony the best
The Eagles are great example of this
Phil Mickelson: "A Great shot is when you pull it off.....a smart shot is when you don't have the guts to try it"’
by 92wastheyear on Apr 23, 2010 10:06 AM PDT up reply actions
sure buddy
"Miller doesn't fit with Portland. He'll never fit. You know it. I know it. The Blazers players know it." - John Canzano Jan 7th, 2010
by Dirty Socks on Apr 23, 2010 10:16 AM PDT up reply actions
sure
"Miller doesn't fit with Portland. He'll never fit. You know it. I know it. The Blazers players know it." - John Canzano Jan 7th, 2010
by Dirty Socks on Apr 23, 2010 10:20 AM PDT up reply actions
i agree with you.
If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you’re gonna see some serious [stuff].
by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 10:38 AM PDT up reply actions
can we talk about survivor yet?
"Miller doesn't fit with Portland. He'll never fit. You know it. I know it. The Blazers players know it." - John Canzano Jan 7th, 2010
Well, speaking of reality TV
the guy from Vancouver, WA won Project Runway!
Portland > Tacoma
by CaptainSexyJacob on Apr 23, 2010 9:44 AM PDT up reply actions
Ahem...
not that I watch this show…
Portland > Tacoma
by CaptainSexyJacob on Apr 23, 2010 9:49 AM PDT up reply actions
I have liked that song
Phil Mickelson: "A Great shot is when you pull it off.....a smart shot is when you don't have the guts to try it"’
by 92wastheyear on Apr 23, 2010 9:52 AM PDT up reply actions
Roy!!!
Phil Mickelson: "A Great shot is when you pull it off.....a smart shot is when you don't have the guts to try it"’
by 92wastheyear on Apr 23, 2010 9:56 AM PDT up reply actions
no
If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you’re gonna see some serious [stuff].
by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 10:36 AM PDT up reply actions
aww :(
"Miller doesn't fit with Portland. He'll never fit. You know it. I know it. The Blazers players know it." - John Canzano Jan 7th, 2010
by Dirty Socks on Apr 23, 2010 10:37 AM PDT up reply actions
i had to dvr it. i gotta watch it when i get home. first thing. sorry man.
If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you’re gonna see some serious [stuff].
by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 10:38 AM PDT up reply actions
at least we werent the only team to get pwned yesterday
Pittsburgh Pirates lost 20-0….
"Miller doesn't fit with Portland. He'll never fit. You know it. I know it. The Blazers players know it." - John Canzano Jan 7th, 2010
Run me a warm bath....
Johnny Nash- OK (except for the name Nash!) the other two songs?
Those taken with a repeat of last nights game and its run me a warm bath and strop the razor!
hahahaha
i guess they don’t work for everyone.
If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you’re gonna see some serious [stuff].
by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 10:39 AM PDT up reply actions
STEIN_LINE_HQ
Interesting tidbit from ESPN Research: Last 5 times Lakers went up 2-0 in a series, they lost Game 3 all 5 times. Won all 5 series, too
"Miller doesn't fit with Portland. He'll never fit. You know it. I know it. The Blazers players know it." - John Canzano Jan 7th, 2010
Wow
Reminds me of something I read about some point guard who always wins the first game then not so much after that.
by tominhawaii on Apr 23, 2010 10:09 AM PDT up reply actions
LOL. I remember reading that.
It was something I wish I had not read at the time and I tried to store it away in the depths of my brain. It has been the elephant in my room.
Blazers 1.
Bad Guys 2.
heehee
thanks….i’m glad someone got the reference (even though I didn’t get the quote exactly right, this is what i was going for)
If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you’re gonna see some serious [stuff].
by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 10:39 AM PDT up reply actions
This is of course the speech I referrence below
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
i haven’t gotten that far yet. i had to go do work so i’m catching up now.
If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you’re gonna see some serious [stuff].
by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 10:41 AM PDT up reply actions
They should have played this video last night
They have one they play when we’re down big in 4th staring Blaze. Should have run it.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
Question: Why are we (me included) bagging on LA / Dre for not being able to throw out of a double team
when it was the same when Brandon was doubled at the end of games?…The rest of the team had no clue what to do. There should be an open guy moving somewhere. It’s been almost 2 years and we haven’t fixed it.
I blame Nate.
fiftytwo
dont we bag on everything and everyone here?
"Miller doesn't fit with Portland. He'll never fit. You know it. I know it. The Blazers players know it." - John Canzano Jan 7th, 2010
by Dirty Socks on Apr 23, 2010 10:23 AM PDT up reply actions
hahaha
i like to bag on Nate. doesn’t seem like we made any adjustments.
to lose by 25+ two games in a row in the playoffs is not about talent, it’s about effort and gameplan.
history shows that the Suns are almost undefeated when Jrich scores more than 25pts…
fiftytwo
i’ve tightened my belt and shifted my underwear in the last hour.
by EvilKaramazov on Apr 23, 2010 10:39 AM PDT up reply actions
underwear?
you need to make a major life adjustment
If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you’re gonna see some serious [stuff].
by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 10:41 AM PDT up reply actions
let off some steam, bennett.
If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you’re gonna see some serious [stuff].
by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 10:44 AM PDT up reply actions
i’m going to hand throw a saw blade, through your face.
by EvilKaramazov on Apr 23, 2010 10:46 AM PDT up reply actions
i’m going to have some random woman who’s car i stole fire a rocket launcher the wrong way and blow up your place of business.
If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you’re gonna see some serious [stuff].
by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 10:47 AM PDT up reply actions
yep. latest zero punctuation, which i think he actually liked it…
by EvilKaramazov on Apr 23, 2010 1:03 PM PDT up reply actions
i’m going to impale you with a pipe with only the power of my throwing ability.
If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you’re gonna see some serious [stuff].
by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 1:02 PM PDT up reply actions
i agree with this
If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you’re gonna see some serious [stuff].
by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 10:41 AM PDT up reply actions
I am praying that one of the adjustments
is sitting Juwan’s ass down and playing Dante, if Nate ever decides to make some.
Team KP
We only lost by 19 last night
……to lose by 25+ two games in a row in the playoffs……
now don’t you feel better??
Phil Mickelson: "A Great shot is when you pull it off.....a smart shot is when you don't have the guts to try it"’
by 92wastheyear on Apr 23, 2010 12:36 PM PDT up reply actions
I am pretty sour
I almost threw my wife’s i-Phone off the 300 level last night ….we were getting killed and she was just sitting farting around on facebook….I restrained myself
Phil Mickelson: "A Great shot is when you pull it off.....a smart shot is when you don't have the guts to try it"’
by 92wastheyear on Apr 23, 2010 12:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Smart decision. There would’ve been no more 92wastheyear
"If we win a title, I promise not to hate on anyone associated with the Blazers for 1 full season" - jksnake99
"...black on black. my favorite!" - portlandgiirl91
The look on her face might have been worth it
Phil Mickelson: "A Great shot is when you pull it off.....a smart shot is when you don't have the guts to try it"’
by 92wastheyear on Apr 23, 2010 1:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Maybe for the 10 seconds that you were still alive
"If we win a title, I promise not to hate on anyone associated with the Blazers for 1 full season" - jksnake99
"...black on black. my favorite!" - portlandgiirl91
yep
Phil Mickelson: "A Great shot is when you pull it off.....a smart shot is when you don't have the guts to try it"’
by 92wastheyear on Apr 23, 2010 3:00 PM PDT up reply actions
I was joking with my friend that I should have brought a book
Of course I would never had actually done so, but it was a nice summation of the mood I was in from that game. Escaping would have been nice at points.
Cake or Death?
yes this has been a persistent problem
more than just double teams, we seem to have lost any sense of offensive identity out there. What the heck were we even trying to do out there? I would say Phoenix disrupted our game plan with double teams, but that would assume there was any plan at all.
Royfence FTW, I guess.
And it's totally obvious that Dre and LMA will be doubled
To not have a plan for when that totally obvious thing happens is quite annoying.
#52
The point guard should know how to pass out of a double team
I think he just doesn’t like passing to Rudy.
by tominhawaii on Apr 23, 2010 10:25 AM PDT up reply actions
yeah that was fun.
He was on TV too. His friends started texting him during the game to let him know.
We had fun regardless. It was their first playoff game.
Did your family have a good time?
Blazers 1.
Bad Guys 2.
yeah, always a good time. they had fun on the big jumping inflatable.
my daughter had a fever later in the game…i mean, who wouldn’t right?
fiftytwo
seems like a lot of fans were getting sick at about
3 minutes left in the 4th.
Blazers 1.
Bad Guys 2.
We also don't get back in transition defense
And leave known shooters wide open. And stand around on offense. Yeah it’s not good. Rudy probably wished he had the same movement as in Joventut were even the big men can pass and don’t just try to score 1 on 1.
thats the way basketball was meant to be played
well its the type that i enjoy the most at least….to this day i still enjoy the 41-41 season the most of the kp era seasons. the chemistry of that team was awesome and we played well above anyones expectations and constantly shared the ball.
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"At first glance, I saw a fairly unremarkable penis." ~Sophia on Greg Oden
by Philthyanimal on Apr 23, 2010 4:07 PM PDT up reply actions
norsk has a new avatar
whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa?!
"Miller doesn't fit with Portland. He'll never fit. You know it. I know it. The Blazers players know it." - John Canzano Jan 7th, 2010
by Dirty Socks on Apr 23, 2010 10:26 AM PDT up reply actions
i notice that Jerryd runs up the baseline out of bounds on a fast break before he cuts toward the middle…why would you ever run out of bounds? that’s bad habit
fiftytwo
We have only 3 players who are above league average in scoring: Brandon, LaMarcus, and Andre
Woot woot. Still think we have enough offensive firepower?
norsk drinkin the haterade today
"Miller doesn't fit with Portland. He'll never fit. You know it. I know it. The Blazers players know it." - John Canzano Jan 7th, 2010
by Dirty Socks on Apr 23, 2010 10:35 AM PDT up reply actions
No. But that was a deflating, sobering, disillusioning performance. Under a bad conductor.
Unless Roy and Nic and ideally Greg miraculously heal up and start dominating, the Suns despite being older look like the more aggressive, determined and athletic team that will prevail. And I fear that means “uncalm waters” ahead with the Vulcans installing new guys. I doubt that means the team gets blown up like Timbo, but I’m not sure I want to watch that movie again. About a 30-70 chance that would make things better. And we already added our two vets for the next 2 years and have mediocre picks, so not sure what else is possible to shore up the team in the short term. With the cap coming in higher than expected, it also looks less likely that another team has to blow up, and a number of team are in a good situation to consolidate free agent talent making it very hard to win championships in the next years.
Norsk
I must say, this is one way to react to last night.
At least you didn’t pay a lot of $ to watch that.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
And one of our major X factors (Batum)
Is clearly not right.
Just start Bayless, he’s been consistently good all 3 games.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
I just played the "Animal House" Germans Bombed Pearl Harbor Speech
For myself. I feel better now.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
Spongebob saves a life
"Miller doesn't fit with Portland. He'll never fit. You know it. I know it. The Blazers players know it." - John Canzano Jan 7th, 2010
I would like to official welcome Jason Richardson
To the group of random Blazer killers, joining such legends as Jeff Hornacek and Sean Elliott.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
Bond movie on one of the Showtime channels now
“Quantum of Solace”. Seems about right. Watching things go boom makes me happy.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
Duke is coming to the RG to play (stomp) Oregon this fall
That’ll be fun. I’ll go to see Singler destroy my Ducks.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
The Daily Thunder Roundup in the JD:
today, more rumors on Espn Insider that OKC is the best place for Chris Bosh.
fiftytwo
He's not going to OKC
He wants a bigger market.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
With KD getting max and Westbrook getting a lot of $ too
In the next few years, will they pay that?
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
But there is always the question of whehter they are willlng to pay luxury tax
And the OKC owner hasn’t shown us if he’s willing.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
That's the big question.
I can’t say I wouldn’t be super pumped if we had Chris Bosh on our team next year, but I don’t know if it’s the smartest move when David Lee could probably be had for $68m/5y. Also depends on what we’d have to give up in S&T.
wut?
dood, you want David Lee?
don’t get me started on him…he’s garbage.
i rather have Ibaka than David Lee
fiftytwo
Lee's got to be one of the most polarizing players in the league.
Yeah, I like him. I’m willing to gamble that the Thunder could change his D. I love Ibaka. Thunder fans think of him like you guys think of Batum.
there’s always a place at the end of the bar w/ me and the other bitter people, ready to find truth at the bottom of a bottle.
by EvilKaramazov on Apr 23, 2010 11:01 AM PDT up reply actions
self destruction is the only emotional response that has ever made sense to me in these situations.
by EvilKaramazov on Apr 23, 2010 11:07 AM PDT up reply actions
as opposed to detraction or the comforts from some other being.
by EvilKaramazov on Apr 23, 2010 11:08 AM PDT up reply actions
this should be distraction.. i’m on fire today…
by EvilKaramazov on Apr 23, 2010 11:10 AM PDT up reply actions
wait…..
you guys have been at the end of the bar without me?
If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you’re gonna see some serious [stuff].
by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 11:05 AM PDT up reply actions
sorry to hear that.
but does “again” mean this has happened before and you’re likely to get back together?
If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you’re gonna see some serious [stuff].
by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 11:06 AM PDT up reply actions
well, good luck to ya, man.
women….amirite?
If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you’re gonna see some serious [stuff].
by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 11:09 AM PDT up reply actions
i think, in this instance, only my friend appel knows for sure.
If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you’re gonna see some serious [stuff].
by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 11:12 AM PDT up reply actions
that's life. on to the next.
loveisrespect
by portlandgiirl91 on Apr 23, 2010 11:22 AM PDT up reply actions
I know this is kind of early and all, but would you mind giving me her number
by tominhawaii on Apr 23, 2010 11:36 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
we're all friends just giving each other a hard time here (i hope)
(tom, i was quoting you out of admiration the other day, hope you don’t hate me too much)
It's all good
I don’t know if I saw it.
I wish it was on YouTube, have you ever seen Better Off Dead when Barney Rubble asks Lane Meyer if it would be cool to take out his ex?
by tominhawaii on Apr 23, 2010 12:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Soo...I heard that you and that Beth girl have broken up...soo would it be ok if I asked her out?
Phil Mickelson: "A Great shot is when you pull it off.....a smart shot is when you don't have the guts to try it"’
by 92wastheyear on Apr 23, 2010 12:42 PM PDT up reply actions
did roy tell lamarcus he was being soft?
"Miller doesn't fit with Portland. He'll never fit. You know it. I know it. The Blazers players know it." - John Canzano Jan 7th, 2010
by Dirty Socks on Apr 23, 2010 11:08 AM PDT up reply actions
i hope Roy said, “[nsfbe] Lamarcus!”
If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you’re gonna see some serious [stuff].
by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 11:08 AM PDT up reply actions
Well, if Nate won't chew anyone out, Roy's sure going to have to.
His focus should be next spent on Rudy…
Yes! Yes! In the face!
I worry that if someone rips Rudy might now
He might shut down completely.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
Or as Blogabull put it in not so PG form: http://www.blogabull.com/2010/4/13/1420223/good-job-kirk
Also this happened http://www.blogabull.com/2010/4/22/1438508/almost-made-this-the-recap-picture
Btw, I officially no longer like Frye
After he tried to cheapshot some of our guys last night.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
I know but at the beginning of the series I didn't hate PHX
Now I do, except for Nash, who is too doopey to hate.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
There was someone at the game last night
Who had a sign they showed that said, “Unleash Rex’s Roar”. Must have been a BEdger.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
amundson?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTLvZndlssw
"Miller doesn't fit with Portland. He'll never fit. You know it. I know it. The Blazers players know it." - John Canzano Jan 7th, 2010
by Dirty Socks on Apr 23, 2010 11:18 AM PDT up reply actions
Amundson deserves it
Look at the face.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
Btw did you see what the T was for?
I couldn’t tell.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
frye set a hard pick
kinda extended his hip into bayless, and jerryd got pissed and pushed him back.
as always, the reactionary decision was punished.
I hate that
They punish the guy who retaliates, not the instigator.
I love that Nash missed the FT, Ball DOn’t Lie.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
The refs were not even handed last night
But they didn’t decide the game.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
But they got it going in the right direction
so kudos for them
Phil Mickelson: "A Great shot is when you pull it off.....a smart shot is when you don't have the guts to try it"’
by 92wastheyear on Apr 23, 2010 12:45 PM PDT up reply actions
I agree
Blaming the Refs for a loss is not the same as suggesting they had an impact on the game
"If we win a title, I promise not to hate on anyone associated with the Blazers for 1 full season" - jksnake99
"...black on black. my favorite!" - portlandgiirl91
Well....I do disagree at times ...not last night of course
However….I watched the picks that were being set closely and 90% of the picks Phoenix set were moving picks of the pass blocking style….and the Suns didn’t even try to disguise it …they knew it wasn’t gonna be called
Phil Mickelson: "A Great shot is when you pull it off.....a smart shot is when you don't have the guts to try it"’
by 92wastheyear on Apr 23, 2010 1:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Correction
Pick….then hold…then extra forearm into Rex’s chest, then small push back by Jerryd, then T
Phil Mickelson: "A Great shot is when you pull it off.....a smart shot is when you don't have the guts to try it"’
by 92wastheyear on Apr 23, 2010 12:44 PM PDT up reply actions
that is a portland citizen and love our city
"Miller doesn't fit with Portland. He'll never fit. You know it. I know it. The Blazers players know it." - John Canzano Jan 7th, 2010
by Dirty Socks on Apr 23, 2010 11:21 AM PDT up reply actions
I don't hate him
I just don’t kind of love him anymore.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
Those weren't cheap shots. That's just hard fouling.
If you’re not doing that in the playoffs, especially in Frye’s case since his offense hasn’t been there, then you just shouldn’t play. If I was a Suns fan, I’d be mad if he wasn’t doing that.
Yes! Yes! In the face!
I need something to get mad at
Other than our team, which I’m already pissed at, except Jerryd and Martell, who haven’t stopped trying.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
man, has any player gone from “totally expendable” to “absolute keeper” in BEdge history faster than Marty Blazer?
There is still some weird sort of cosmic law
That he and Batum are not allowed to have a good game at the same time.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
Being an "Absolute Keeper" is a relative turn on a team as injured as Portland.
Yes! Yes! In the face!
And back again
He was awesome than crap than awesome.
I can handle losing if, as has been true much of this year, we go down fighting. Its emotionless crap like last night I can’t stand.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
It feels so long ago...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhnvYmgRPv0
"Miller doesn't fit with Portland. He'll never fit. You know it. I know it. The Blazers players know it." - John Canzano Jan 7th, 2010
I wish we could somehow combine Rudy and Jerryd into one player
Rudy can pass and shoot from outside and rebound, Jerryd has the handles and the quick first step and the ability to defend PGs. Combine them and you would have, mhm, Jameer Nelson? OJ Mayo?
It's funny, Rudy's famous court vision is getting him nowhere right now.
Silver linings. Silver linings. Silver linings.
And when you dont' want to shoot
Seriously, at least try Rudy.
Its what frustrated me about Blake a lot this year, you have to at least make the D think you MIGHT score.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
partially 'cause he has poor handles
he’s being forced to dribble before passing, which is obviously hindering him from getting good looks at teammates.
I can't wait to see my first Greg Oden block in several months :)
Silver linings. Silver linings. Silver linings.
you definitely have awhile
loveisrespect
by portlandgiirl91 on Apr 23, 2010 11:24 AM PDT up reply actions
Don't do that to me :(
The only thing that gets me to sleep at night is the thought of Greg Oden crushing a small guard.
Silver linings. Silver linings. Silver linings.
In Mexico still, although, I am supposed to go home next week, lets see how that goes.
Silver linings. Silver linings. Silver linings.
i'm crushed
i had my history test today and a question was who was the beatles producer.
i put pete best. smh. only coz the name sounded so familiar. it was george martin who i thought was their manager!!!!!
loveisrespect
by portlandgiirl91 on Apr 23, 2010 11:28 AM PDT reply actions
i believe it is the history of rock and roll
"Miller doesn't fit with Portland. He'll never fit. You know it. I know it. The Blazers players know it." - John Canzano Jan 7th, 2010
by Dirty Socks on Apr 23, 2010 11:31 AM PDT up reply actions
history of rock and roll, although pg13 doesn’t subscribe to the beatles being rock and roll last time i inquired.
by EvilKaramazov on Apr 23, 2010 11:32 AM PDT up reply actions
correct. that's only coz my teacher said they aren't.
loveisrespect
by portlandgiirl91 on Apr 23, 2010 11:35 AM PDT up reply actions
Your teacher is probably taking an overly-technical viewpoint and is indeed wrong.
Did they make you watch A Hard Day’s Night? I can’t imagine learning about the Beatles without seeing that movie.
my thoughts are maybe the instructor is classifying them as “pop” which i think would mean they have a very classical definition of rock.
by EvilKaramazov on Apr 23, 2010 12:42 PM PDT up reply actions
How many Rock n Roll songs did the Beatles do?
Out of the forty billion or so hits that they had?? I remember a lot
Phil Mickelson: "A Great shot is when you pull it off.....a smart shot is when you don't have the guts to try it"’
by 92wastheyear on Apr 23, 2010 12:49 PM PDT up reply actions
i’m not saying i agree w/ the logic; this is my attempt to understand how one might come to this conclusion. rock, has it’s roots in rockabilly, which turned into country. it could be the instructor was saying johnny cash and elvis were rock, but beatles were something else, namely pop music. i don’t agree w/ this, but i’m having a hard time seeing the logic otherwise.
by EvilKaramazov on Apr 23, 2010 1:00 PM PDT up reply actions
i wonder what he said about The Beach Boys
If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you’re gonna see some serious [stuff].
by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 1:03 PM PDT up reply actions
I was agreeing with you for the most part
the point being that while the Beatles made some fine Pop songs….they were a very proficient rock and roll band…especially in the early years
Phil Mickelson: "A Great shot is when you pull it off.....a smart shot is when you don't have the guts to try it"’
by 92wastheyear on Apr 23, 2010 1:03 PM PDT up reply actions
i’d call the beatles the greatest rock band of all time.
by EvilKaramazov on Apr 23, 2010 1:04 PM PDT up reply actions
They were certainly the most innovative
Phil Mickelson: "A Great shot is when you pull it off.....a smart shot is when you don't have the guts to try it"’
by 92wastheyear on Apr 23, 2010 1:07 PM PDT up reply actions
+92
Phil Mickelson: "A Great shot is when you pull it off.....a smart shot is when you don't have the guts to try it"’
by 92wastheyear on Apr 23, 2010 12:48 PM PDT up reply actions
SMH!!!
Pete Best was a drummer boogieboo
#10 & #52
"Shame on us if we agree all the time." -KP
AmorEst
Stuart Sutcliff
the 5th Beatle
Phil Mickelson: "A Great shot is when you pull it off.....a smart shot is when you don't have the guts to try it"’
by 92wastheyear on Apr 23, 2010 3:01 PM PDT up reply actions
How different would the fab four have been.
As John, Paul, George, Stu, and Pete.
#10 & #52
"Shame on us if we agree all the time." -KP
AmorEst
25% more awesomeness
Phil Mickelson: "A Great shot is when you pull it off.....a smart shot is when you don't have the guts to try it"’
by 92wastheyear on Apr 23, 2010 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions
I was going to suggest we go heckle the Suns as they eat lunch in "Red Star" today
But after last night, it doesn’t feel right.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
it’s 11:40.
time to start deciding if i’m gonna drink on my lunch break.
If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you’re gonna see some serious [stuff].
The two beers I had at Kelly's pre-game last night
Helped me not be as pissed.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
haha…yeah, that would help.
a beer at lunch is sounding kinda good. but i don’t think the food at the place i’d have to go sounds good. gotta go with iced tea i think.
If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you’re gonna see some serious [stuff].
by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 11:43 AM PDT up reply actions
The good thing about the game tomorrow
If they worst happens, plenty of time to get drunk.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
i suppose.
but a lot of people will do that if the best happens also. so really, what’s the point in getting drunk at all?
If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you’re gonna see some serious [stuff].
by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 11:46 AM PDT up reply actions
Fair enough
Btw, 317<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<302, not as easy restroom or concessions access among other things.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
302 was in fine form last night too.
Saturday should be just as raucous. i hope.
If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you’re gonna see some serious [stuff].
by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 11:49 AM PDT up reply actions
317 was fine fanwise
311 should never be allowed to do the ball delivery again, they took WAY too long.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
i want someone in the 300 level to get it and just throw it down to the court
"Miller doesn't fit with Portland. He'll never fit. You know it. I know it. The Blazers players know it." - John Canzano Jan 7th, 2010
by Dirty Socks on Apr 23, 2010 11:51 AM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, not everyone has to touch the dang ball
And have their kid’s photo taken with it.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
That's what I would do.
I hate watching everyone pass it SIDEWAYS and hearing that dumb “move it” song for 10 minutes,
Team KP
the “move it” song is the worst part of that whole experience.
the funniest part is that they call it a game ball when it just ends up on the shootaround rack. haha
If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you’re gonna see some serious [stuff].
by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 11:54 AM PDT up reply actions
dougall was singing along with it
"Miller doesn't fit with Portland. He'll never fit. You know it. I know it. The Blazers players know it." - John Canzano Jan 7th, 2010
by Dirty Socks on Apr 23, 2010 11:54 AM PDT up reply actions
And the rest of our in game music is so good
E.g. playing “I won’t back down” when there is a fight always cracks me up.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
that was funny.
I like the announcer…
“fans it is almost tip off, we need to pass the ball down”
Blazers 1.
Bad Guys 2.
Should have started it sooner
They don’t even use the ball btw, they just put it on the rack with the others.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
yes cause that guarentees game 6
game 6=roy
"Miller doesn't fit with Portland. He'll never fit. You know it. I know it. The Blazers players know it." - John Canzano Jan 7th, 2010
by Dirty Socks on Apr 23, 2010 11:40 AM PDT up reply actions
Only if the Blazers win by 49 points.
That would effectively counteract the previous two games.
Yes! Yes! In the face!
Our two worst losses of the year (by margin of defeat)
Just had to come in the playoffs didn’t they.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
yes.
my hope isn’t gone, it just wained considerably. in my mind, everything rides on game 5.
If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you’re gonna see some serious [stuff].
by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 11:43 AM PDT up reply actions
We win tomorrow
I go back to cautiously optimistic.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
Solomon Alabi seems to be dropping in the draft. I think he has every chance to be as good as Hasheem Thabeet.
7’1" tall, 7’3" wingspan, 9’1" standing reach. Solid shot blocker, developing offensive game. Draft Alabi, move Joel some time during the summer or at the deadline in a package. Also Larry Sanders still seems not out of reach, tough I guess one of the 3 teams in front of us thanks to the lost coin toss will pick him up.
So right before I left for the game yesterday...
I noticed that some scumbag had cut my license plate and stole my tags.
I just had to share that because I’m about to go to the DMV.
Blazers 1.
Bad Guys 2.
I think it happened while I was at my son's Lacrosse game
the night before in HIllsboro.
I hate thieves so much.
Blazers 1.
Bad Guys 2.
wow. that’s lame.
i’ve never heard of someone just stealing tags before.
If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you’re gonna see some serious [stuff].
by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 11:44 AM PDT up reply actions
lame
i have to go to comcast and complain about them raising my bill, possibly switch to clear, i might as well do it today.
raised his bill
"Miller doesn't fit with Portland. He'll never fit. You know it. I know it. The Blazers players know it." - John Canzano Jan 7th, 2010
by Dirty Socks on Apr 23, 2010 11:46 AM PDT up reply actions
they just keep adding new features
super duper high speed or something, and the bill gets bigger each month it seems like.
On the internet service?
They hadn’t raised my price on that part my service in literally years
Phil Mickelson: "A Great shot is when you pull it off.....a smart shot is when you don't have the guts to try it"’
by 92wastheyear on Apr 23, 2010 12:52 PM PDT up reply actions
blast internet? they are tying to charge me for this month
it looks like they’ve given it to me and deducted in on previous bills
ah...you were getting a free upgrade to the higher level of service
likely on a promotional basis…it probably ended
Phil Mickelson: "A Great shot is when you pull it off.....a smart shot is when you don't have the guts to try it"’
by 92wastheyear on Apr 23, 2010 1:04 PM PDT up reply actions
This happened to my car before I bought it
So I’ve never known it to not have a square missing. Have to put the tags further towards the middle.
Cake or Death?
by GiantBlazer on Apr 23, 2010 12:54 PM PDT up reply actions
coo
"Miller doesn't fit with Portland. He'll never fit. You know it. I know it. The Blazers players know it." - John Canzano Jan 7th, 2010
that is cool. i like this one a lot
If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you’re gonna see some serious [stuff].
by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 11:48 AM PDT up reply actions
that’s a good movie.
If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you’re gonna see some serious [stuff].
by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 11:52 AM PDT up reply actions
Prefer this one myself
And not just because I took this photo:
And this:
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
i win
"Miller doesn't fit with Portland. He'll never fit. You know it. I know it. The Blazers players know it." - John Canzano Jan 7th, 2010
by Dirty Socks on Apr 23, 2010 11:51 AM PDT up reply actions
so i take it amare isn't getting suspended for the 'elbow'?
loveisrespect
by portlandgiirl91 on Apr 23, 2010 11:51 AM PDT reply actions
But beyond the automatic fine the NBA gives you (which I think is $500)
For a T.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
i doubt there will be any further repercussions for either player.
If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you’re gonna see some serious [stuff].
by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 11:56 AM PDT up reply actions
Fines are a joke in any case
After all for any NBA player.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
It was the right way to handle that though
Issue Ts to both.
Doesn’t matter, LMA isn’t going to get enough Ts, no matter how far we might go, to get suspended.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
i would be stunned if that happened.
there wasn’t even a flagrant call so i’m not sure why the NBA would review it or anything. they don’t review every tech do they?
If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you’re gonna see some serious [stuff].
by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 11:53 AM PDT up reply actions
They do
When you are a ref and issue a T, you have to write up a report for the league explaining your decision.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
oh interesting. i didn’t know that.
well, maybe there will be more repercussion for Amare then. but there’s no way he gets suspended in my opinion.
If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you’re gonna see some serious [stuff].
by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 12:43 PM PDT up reply actions
No. 661: Never pinch the muffin-top. This is grounds for execution.
—Woops , my bad.
Blazers 1.
Bad Guys 2.
by DaNoose on Apr 23, 2010 12:04 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
No. 476: If you have more shoes than we do, that’s a deal breaker. And yes, sneakers count.
No. 554: Women don’t get mad at you because they have PMS. They get mad at you because you’re being an idiot.
Team KP
No wonder I am perpetually single.
"I think he’s been doing some good things. I think he’s been doing some good things. He’s had to play a lot of minutes lately with Blake being out. I think he’s been doing some good things." -Nate McMillan
And I am an idiot.
A deadly combo.
"I think he’s been doing some good things. I think he’s been doing some good things. He’s had to play a lot of minutes lately with Blake being out. I think he’s been doing some good things." -Nate McMillan
Doing a JD rec today, since it'll be off the list of 10 soon.
I don’t expand my list to 50 because then it takes forever to reach the fanshots.
WE're living on a Prayer right now
But its been a fun ride: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5R_qnrezOZ8
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
Unfortunately, people won’t understand/feel the good parts of this year for at least a decade. Maybe more
"If we win a title, I promise not to hate on anyone associated with the Blazers for 1 full season" - jksnake99
"...black on black. my favorite!" - portlandgiirl91
If you asked me two months ago
If I’d look back at the year fondly I’d say no, now I’d say yes because we almost never quit no matter the odds.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
I’ve felt this year has been very special ever since Greg started dominating. It dulled a little when he went down but picked back up an hour and a half later when we won.
"If we win a title, I promise not to hate on anyone associated with the Blazers for 1 full season" - jksnake99
"...black on black. my favorite!" - portlandgiirl91
If we lose that game
I’m probably still hungover from that.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
That was one of the best wins of the year.
"If we win a title, I promise not to hate on anyone associated with the Blazers for 1 full season" - jksnake99
"...black on black. my favorite!" - portlandgiirl91
I've seen three Roy game winners in person the past two years
The two vs. Houston and the Wiz one.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
Speaking of which
For fun, Wheels calling the Houston one:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MlBq-qXUdcs
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
You’re lucky. Game winning shots are fairly infrequent.
"If we win a title, I promise not to hate on anyone associated with the Blazers for 1 full season" - jksnake99
"...black on black. my favorite!" - portlandgiirl91
The Roy miracle vs. Houston last year
Was the most amazing finish I’ve ever seen. They use that clip for the NBA Store ad btw. Always smile when I see that.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
I didn’t even watch that game and that shot gives me shivers.
"If we win a title, I promise not to hate on anyone associated with the Blazers for 1 full season" - jksnake99
"...black on black. my favorite!" - portlandgiirl91
That was the night I knew Roy was a superstar btw
He was in my mind a very good player but when he hit that shot, superstar.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
We’ve only been truly bad this season when he has been gone.
"If we win a title, I promise not to hate on anyone associated with the Blazers for 1 full season" - jksnake99
"...black on black. my favorite!" - portlandgiirl91
You can't replace an All-Star, period
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
by skywaker9 on Apr 23, 2010 12:28 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
why can't some people understand this.
#52
by bustabucket on Apr 23, 2010 12:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Because people are too lazy to actually try and understand what is wrong with the team
Obviously its hard and a little overwhelming to comprehend all of the flaws any team has, so most people place the blame on the nearest scapegoat. Scapegoats take the form of the player which isn’t fufilling the fans expectations regardless of the circumstances.
"If we win a title, I promise not to hate on anyone associated with the Blazers for 1 full season" - jksnake99
"...black on black. my favorite!" - portlandgiirl91
And I can tell you this
WE may lose last night with Roy but at least we have more fight because he wouldn’t let us go down as easily.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
Roy is our emotional leader
If he isn’t there, we don’t really have an identity.
"If we win a title, I promise not to hate on anyone associated with the Blazers for 1 full season" - jksnake99
"...black on black. my favorite!" - portlandgiirl91
As is true with most teams
You take Nash out of PHX, they suck too.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
never seen one live.
But that houston shot might be the greatest shot we’ll ever see. Especially everything leading up to it, awesome.
#52
by bustabucket on Apr 23, 2010 12:26 PM PDT up reply actions
It was the entire Blazer fandome in micorcosm
We hit a shot, we think we win, screwed by the refs but win anyways.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
it was good that Roy fouled him cuz it stopped the clock,
otherwise, the clock keeps running right?
#52
by bustabucket on Apr 23, 2010 12:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah but if he makes the shot 2 OT
And who knows.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
Because in the NBA you don't make that call
At that point in the game 90% of the time.
I don’t blame the refs hardly ever for losses. Honestly except for the Dallas loss I don’t blame them for any this year.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
I blame refs for changing the momentum of the game sometimes.
"If we win a title, I promise not to hate on anyone associated with the Blazers for 1 full season" - jksnake99
"...black on black. my favorite!" - portlandgiirl91
I don't care if you suck as a ref
But be consistently sucky.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
I have a tendency to have freaky good things happen
When I go to games. E.g. Harrington’s first comeback in college was a game I attended, only the second Ducks game I’d ever seen live.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
We've been through a Ring of Fire
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0lhf9U5Wf3Q&feature=related
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
That's cause too many people were focused on this year's results.
Even after the torrent of injuries and people saying how amazing it was that Portland made the playoffs at all, it seems like people are still going to be extremely disappointed if the Blazers don’t win this series.
Heck, making the playoffs after Oden and Przybilla went down was more than enough to satisfy my expectations for this season.
Yes! Yes! In the face!
After all that happened
WE lost 4 more games than last year, that’s it.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
It’s a results based world. One can be disapointed in the effort in the playoffs I guess but I feel that its our guys finally just caving in to the adversity. I don’t blame them for it. I’m a fan and I’m tired.
"If we win a title, I promise not to hate on anyone associated with the Blazers for 1 full season" - jksnake99
"...black on black. my favorite!" - portlandgiirl91
yeah, me too.
After they both went down, I didn’t know if we would make the playoffs, especially with memphis and houston playing well. But somehow they pulled through.
I think we will look back at what an amazing season this was, but it will take a few months.
#52
by bustabucket on Apr 23, 2010 12:23 PM PDT up reply actions
that’s fun to play on rock band.
i used to be able to do the guitar part on hard at about 97 or 98%
If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you’re gonna see some serious [stuff].
by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 12:44 PM PDT up reply actions
my stuff is all pretty clean. the only unlisted tracks i have are live sets that really have no label.
by EvilKaramazov on Apr 23, 2010 12:56 PM PDT up reply actions
I did a full clean up recently myself.
Which means it should stay clean from this point, since they’re always well tagged when you buy them. I’m curious if this thing will catch errors in existing tags though, since I’ve run across a few. I may have to just give it a test run.
Windows has similar (WMP is very efficient at a lot of it)
But I always find the third party tools better. I’ll take a look at that in a few.
http://polluxapp.com/index.php
I have it for the Mac with iTunes, but there should be a Windows version too.
Sadly yes
He doesn’t really stand out as being awful though. The movie does enough of that on its own.
I don't mind rappers in stuff
I think it’s cute. I love that the author of Cop Killer now plays a cop.
by tominhawaii on Apr 23, 2010 12:21 PM PDT up reply actions
I presume you're watching the movie right now, and if so, sorry about that.
It’s ok as a standalone story, but it really didn’t do much for either of us.
I only saw about 3 episodes of the show
by tominhawaii on Apr 23, 2010 12:26 PM PDT up reply actions
I saw the Peacock brothers show and then started watching the show every now and then
This one just seems like a more graphic and longer show.
by tominhawaii on Apr 23, 2010 12:40 PM PDT up reply actions
The X-Files as a series was non consistently graphic, happily.
Unfortunately, that movie was more graphic than I’d prefer.
Is it bad to say that I can't wait for the season to be over?
I can’t handle my emotions anymore, i can’t handle others crazy emotions. These super late nights are killing me. These games are giving me mini heart attacks and I’m not sure I can handle it anymore.
#52
yeah, watchin the games on the east coast is brutal. i was out there for game one, got to sleep around 2am…
by EvilKaramazov on Apr 23, 2010 12:57 PM PDT up reply actions
I want to trade Dre.
"If we win a title, I promise not to hate on anyone associated with the Blazers for 1 full season" - jksnake99
"...black on black. my favorite!" - portlandgiirl91
Lets get Kirk. Somehow.
"If we win a title, I promise not to hate on anyone associated with the Blazers for 1 full season" - jksnake99
"...black on black. my favorite!" - portlandgiirl91
If it fixes whats broken, lets do it.
"If we win a title, I promise not to hate on anyone associated with the Blazers for 1 full season" - jksnake99
"...black on black. my favorite!" - portlandgiirl91
Then we'd have to trade LA first.
"I think he’s been doing some good things. I think he’s been doing some good things. He’s had to play a lot of minutes lately with Blake being out. I think he’s been doing some good things." -Nate McMillan
Nice one dougall. Must’ve been tough for you to center the earth like that.
"If we win a title, I promise not to hate on anyone associated with the Blazers for 1 full season" - jksnake99
"...black on black. my favorite!" - portlandgiirl91
thanks im glad someone noticed
lessssss go #52
by dougall5505 on Apr 23, 2010 12:44 PM PDT up reply actions
gentry is hyping his d
does he realize that he’s going against some seriously limited offensive players?
the club sandwich i just had at lunch was pretty fantastic.
so i got that going for me…..
If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you’re gonna see some serious [stuff].
Lookin' for a blazer hottiee to take to the game Saturday~
I have a free lower bowl ticket to the game on Saturday. Due to unforseen circumstances, my friend couldn’t go with me, so now I would like to take a handsome guy friend (date wink wink) with me. I am happy, fun and energetic and I have a great smile. I love long walks on the beach. Email me at sophiabiabia@gmail.com with contact info and pic!
Sophia
The Princess of Blazersedge
Twitter.com/sophiabiabia Follow Me!!!
" It just takes an iron fist to keep the riff raff under control and her princess hand is mad strong" - Idoltime
i hear mort is up for anything, and he was born in 1979….
how you doing sophia? we haven’t seen you for a while.
by EvilKaramazov on Apr 23, 2010 1:01 PM PDT up reply actions
hey evil
i am okay, just been busy with school and mommy duty :) how are you???
Miss blazersedge a Lot.
Sophia
The Princess of Blazersedge
Twitter.com/sophiabiabia Follow Me!!!
" It just takes an iron fist to keep the riff raff under control and her princess hand is mad strong" - Idoltime
i’m well for the most part, but still savage in nature. are you almost done w/ your schoolin?
by EvilKaramazov on Apr 23, 2010 1:05 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL 2011 graduation!
almost LOL
The Princess of Blazersedge
Twitter.com/sophiabiabia Follow Me!!!
" It just takes an iron fist to keep the riff raff under control and her princess hand is mad strong" - Idoltime
So.....it's like the Bachelorette, only the winner gets a Blazer Lower Bowl ticket?
Yes! Yes! In the face!
I am hot
take me!! I won’t put out but I will pretend to like you so your friends will be impressed
Phil Mickelson: "A Great shot is when you pull it off.....a smart shot is when you don't have the guts to try it"’
by 92wastheyear on Apr 23, 2010 1:05 PM PDT up reply actions
excuse me while i go find a fake picture to send…..
If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you’re gonna see some serious [stuff].
by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 1:06 PM PDT up reply actions
seriously , was that guys fanshot not the most absurd thing ever ?
smh
The Princess of Blazersedge
Twitter.com/sophiabiabia Follow Me!!!
" It just takes an iron fist to keep the riff raff under control and her princess hand is mad strong" - Idoltime
the one about looking for pics cause he needed to know what size to by his girlfriend was worse
"Miller doesn't fit with Portland. He'll never fit. You know it. I know it. The Blazers players know it." - John Canzano Jan 7th, 2010
that was not a serious thread though
dude was just trollin people like me to freak out (i didnt , *pats self on back)
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" It just takes an iron fist to keep the riff raff under control and her princess hand is mad strong" - Idoltime
is it still around? or did it get deleted?
it was pretty dang out there, especially his responses to people.
Cake or Death?
it got deleted
"Miller doesn't fit with Portland. He'll never fit. You know it. I know it. The Blazers players know it." - John Canzano Jan 7th, 2010
yeah it got deleted as I was typing a nice big response....
I tried to post and got the “Oops” screen. Very annoying, but probably for the best.
by In Walks Rudy on Apr 23, 2010 1:14 PM PDT up reply actions
hahahaha
the end of that is great
If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you’re gonna see some serious [stuff].
by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 1:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Aldridge said he is doing everything he can. Feels like he has one hand tied behind his back
"Miller doesn't fit with Portland. He'll never fit. You know it. I know it. The Blazers players know it." - John Canzano Jan 7th, 2010
“I don’t think the booing is going to help us.” — LaMarcus Aldridge
"Miller doesn't fit with Portland. He'll never fit. You know it. I know it. The Blazers players know it." - John Canzano Jan 7th, 2010
argh, booing fans make me so upset
I understand the desire to do so, but I just wish people wouldn’t do that to our team after how hard they’ve worked this year. If we were the nets, or Knicks for that matter, maybe we can boo. Last nights game was a disgrace, and I agree they didn’t work that hard, but don’t boo your team, people.
Cake or Death?
but last nights game is such a microcosm of the lack of effort they’ve shown all season…
.
.
yes, I’m being really sarcastic
#10, #52
by The Arkitect on Apr 23, 2010 1:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Speaking of microcosms;
for those of you at the game last night, I thought the poor girl who was supposed to walk blindfolded based on our cheers, and went COMPLETELY the wrong direction, the WHOLE time, was a microcosm of last nights game, just being completely lost. It was pretty sad.
Cake or Death?
I just can't imagine why any member of the Blazers would expect the fans to cheer them at the end of the 1st half.
I’m ok that fans want to voice their displeasure. There was a whole lot of spent money on tickets and concessions in those stands.
I’d prefer not to boo. But I don’t begrudge any fan who wanted to boo after the events of the first half, considering the previous game.
I’d rather LMA had apologized for the team’s poor play, and pledged to find a way to improve.
there’s a big gap between cheering and booing… I think silence would have been the appropriate response last night… booing after how hard the team has played all year was a little harsh
#10, #52
by The Arkitect on Apr 23, 2010 1:21 PM PDT up reply actions
It was the end of 72 minutes and a -58.
It’s pretty much as bad as it gets in the playoffs, excusing NO’s infamous game last year.
Like I said, I wouldn’t want to boo. But I understand why fans would want to.
I’d rather LMA focused his energy elsewhere.
easier said than done when the people that supposedly support you suddenly turn on you cause of 72 minutes of poor performance
#10, #52
by The Arkitect on Apr 23, 2010 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions
If he stops focusing on the game because fans expressed their frustration, I'd lose respect for him.
sure, while he’s playing… but I don’t begrudge him being frustrated by it looking back today
#10, #52
by The Arkitect on Apr 23, 2010 1:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh of course.
But I’d hope he’s self-aware enough to realize what the team’s performance must have looked like to the crowd.
A better response would have been “I really wish they hadn’t booed, but I can’t blame them under the circumstances”
yeah, that would have been better, but he’s human… that’s an important point to remember right now
#10, #52
by The Arkitect on Apr 23, 2010 1:32 PM PDT up reply actions
my fan is on a swivel head and plugs in…
#10, #52
by The Arkitect on Apr 23, 2010 1:37 PM PDT up reply actions
And everyone knows LaMarcus is a little more sensitive than others
but jeez, he needs to suck it up and not get defensive towards the fans.
Team KP
everyone gets defensive when you’re outnumbered a million to one (even if the million is justified)
#10, #52
by The Arkitect on Apr 23, 2010 1:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Like I said, I'd understand why he's unhappy, I just would prefer that he's self-aware
LMA needs to keep his eyes on the real target, the Phoenix Suns.
we agree… but your not the fans I get frustrated with
#10, #52
by The Arkitect on Apr 23, 2010 1:40 PM PDT up reply actions
he may be
ben gave us a quote. it could just be a snippet of what lamarcus actually said. you know media……
"Miller doesn't fit with Portland. He'll never fit. You know it. I know it. The Blazers players know it." - John Canzano Jan 7th, 2010
Full quote is on the front page now.
It’s a little more self-aware, though I think he missed the bigger picture of what caused the booing.
I should have guessed the meaty portion would be posted out of context.
Then the team should have played better.
Fans were expecting a little more effort and whatnot especially since they took Game 1, and because of what happened in last year’s first home game.
Team KP
I ddint' boo
But I felt quite tempted.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
Yeah, I guess I'm just too nice maybe
it’s them Portland genes in my blood. I think we shouldn’t have booed, maybe don’t cheer, but to boo your team is a bit harsh.
Cake or Death?
I don't much like it either, but it annoys me even more when athletes complain about it.
He acts as though he doesn’t understand why they were doing it in the first place. I’m not sure he really understands the difference between the regular season and the playoffs yet.
Yes! Yes! In the face!
https://twitter.com/blazerbanter
"Miller doesn't fit with Portland. He'll never fit. You know it. I know it. The Blazers players know it." - John Canzano Jan 7th, 2010
I'm gonna disagree with him
but I am sure he feels that way since it’s so easy for the Suns to double him when we don’t have Roy.
Team KP
i would tend to disagree with him as well.
saying you’re doing everything you can and getting pushed around by Channing Frye doesn’t add up.
If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you’re gonna see some serious [stuff].
by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 1:19 PM PDT up reply actions
He's just not being aggressive AT ALL and he's slow to react to everything.
It kind of annoys me that he isn’t saying he needs to play better.
Team KP
same here.
i get that the double teams throw him off. but there were several times where he gets the ball on the block, guarded by Frye and moves away from the basket for the turn around jumper that hasn’t fallen all series long. i just don’t get it. you’d think at some point he’d just get mad, say “screw it” and go in to bull in a china shop mode just go at it, offensive fouls be darned. but maybe he just doesn’t have that mode.
If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you’re gonna see some serious [stuff].
by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 2:05 PM PDT up reply actions
it kind of makes you wonder what it will take to get through to him. same as Rudy almost. i didn’t like what LA had to say at all today.
If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you’re gonna see some serious [stuff].
by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 2:28 PM PDT up reply actions
and finally
http://www.iamatrailblazersfan.com/ArticleDisplayPlaceholder/tabid/192/ItemID/1400/Default.aspx
amare denies being a dirty little punk
"Miller doesn't fit with Portland. He'll never fit. You know it. I know it. The Blazers players know it." - John Canzano Jan 7th, 2010
really finally
nic is a gametime decision for tomorrow
"Miller doesn't fit with Portland. He'll never fit. You know it. I know it. The Blazers players know it." - John Canzano Jan 7th, 2010
My hypothetical change of the day.
I’d keep Andre, move Bayless in next to him, Martell at SF, with LMA and Camby.
Bench consists of Rudy, Batum, Dante, and whomever is best covering the big guy role… Pendy or Juwan. Batum’s minutes are limited unless he’s feeling 90% or more. He wasn’t much help in his current state, even though he was giving everything he had.
Call me crazy, but I think it’s ok if Nate says “it’s not working right now” and changes up a bit.
I would be perfectly OK with him changing something (ANYTHING) up at this point.
Even if we still lose.
Team KP
Start Bayless instead of Rudy
Bayless is playing well and more importantly without fear. This is a D that is vulnerable to physical attacks and Bayless can do that.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
I really hope Nate changes the lineup for game 4
I don’t want to go to the game and see Rudy starting again. Bayless has been playing great this series, and, as you said, without fear. Rudy looks like a scared little boy suddenly thrust into a field of brutish warriors, and, barring those 4 3’s too late in the game last night, he’s been the weakest link in this series.
Cake or Death?
I don't think Rudy is the weakest link
I think he’s an easy scapegoat.
I won’t comment on my opinion on the weakest link. These conversations only lead to arguments.
LA we know that's not your best, even without Roy
We’ve seen your best and this is not it.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
Personally I think Phoenix made a game plan to take LMA (and Andre) out of the game, and ran it perfectly twice in a row
And the Blazers haven’t found a way to adjust to it.
Which is why finding a third scorer is important
If you make them cover someone else, at least LA and Dre get some chances.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
we had it in game one… games 2 & 3 not so much… hopefully Rudy can continue whatever he started last night
#10, #52
by The Arkitect on Apr 23, 2010 1:34 PM PDT up reply actions
We just been trying to play the same way we did in Game 1
which isn’t working now since the Suns adjusted. Now it’s OUR TURN.
Team KP
there was an adjustment in the offense… but it didn’t work at all… it looked like a cutter was attempting to run off a screen on the far side at the start of the game, but wasn’t getting free at ALL
#10, #52
by The Arkitect on Apr 23, 2010 1:39 PM PDT up reply actions
our best chance is to ugly it up on defense like we started to do in the second half… Phoenix is a finesse team… we need to smash them in the mouth at the tip and keep a foot on their throat… oh, and play scrappy
#10, #52
by The Arkitect on Apr 23, 2010 1:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, we need to ugly it up for sure.
We need to get right up on Richardson, Amare, and everyone else and make them WORK. Letting Richardson roam free and shoot wide open threes is not the solution.
Team KP
I want to see LMA getting angry again
And i want Juwan or Pendy to throw a really hard foul when the Suns start playing dirty
Cake or Death?
i don’t know why, with our length we don’t execute more full court traps; i wish we played like we were on pcp on defense.
by EvilKaramazov on Apr 23, 2010 1:56 PM PDT up reply actions
this feels like bizarro world. i’m agreeing with you way too much today.
If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you’re gonna see some serious [stuff].
by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 2:06 PM PDT up reply actions
i skipped science friday, which i’m now remorseful of—i’ll probably check it in the next hour or so (report back then). the daily show from last night was very good. There’s an interesting article on nytimes about a bamboo construction on the MET. i’ve done a very poor job today, in most things.
by EvilKaramazov on Apr 23, 2010 1:17 PM PDT up reply actions
I missed that part.
It sounded like it’d be cool
#10 & #52
"Shame on us if we agree all the time." -KP
AmorEst
I took a class called “science and human nature” in college (was co-listed in Philosophy and “Science and Technology Studies”) where the prof. spent multiple lectures ripping E.O. Wilson lol.
Consilience and On Human Nature were interesting reads.
What background was the prof? I could see some discipline disliking his approach.
#10 & #52
"Shame on us if we agree all the time." -KP
AmorEst
I enjoyed reading On Human Nature. Prof was from a Philosophy of Science background and rambled on and on about the flaws of sociobiology arguments like “because this trait was selected for in the environment of evolutionary adaptedness, it must be hard wired into us…” He would give a cogent and fairly convincing argument, and then make the argument 20 more times to drive the point in. Interesting class though.
audio wont be up until 6pm est. i’m a sad panda.
by EvilKaramazov on Apr 23, 2010 1:52 PM PDT up reply actions
This season, I’ve worked and perfected my use of the facepalm. I’m an extremely efficient and timely facepalm master now.
"If we win a title, I promise not to hate on anyone associated with the Blazers for 1 full season" - jksnake99
"...black on black. my favorite!" - portlandgiirl91
I've been face palming for years
but this year, I managed to get a bit better at not hitting myself so hard that it hurts.
Cake or Death?
I really enjoy facepalming whenever people around me are stupid. It gets the point across so much better than a frustrated sigh.
"If we win a title, I promise not to hate on anyone associated with the Blazers for 1 full season" - jksnake99
"...black on black. my favorite!" - portlandgiirl91
Definitely
And, in certain crowds, it can be so shocking that it will shut everyone up. That’s always my favorite.
Cake or Death?
Heheh. My favorite moments are double facepalms. Even though something sucks, it just communicates a sense of utter hopelessness so well.
"If we win a title, I promise not to hate on anyone associated with the Blazers for 1 full season" - jksnake99
"...black on black. my favorite!" - portlandgiirl91
I drew this for you
"If we win a title, I promise not to hate on anyone associated with the Blazers for 1 full season" - jksnake99
"...black on black. my favorite!" - portlandgiirl91
neat. it appears as the height of evolution
by EvilKaramazov on Apr 23, 2010 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions
It almost doesn’t matter in the big plan of things. I don’t think it will be something that threatens his career. Let it heal until July and he should be fine.
I think the last two games were too disheartening
People are just really down today, so they aren’t reacting much to anything.
With the exception of that small group who are so red-faced angry, they’re yelling about everything.
If there was ever a time for the Blazers to come through, it would be tommorow.
"If we win a title, I promise not to hate on anyone associated with the Blazers for 1 full season" - jksnake99
"...black on black. my favorite!" - portlandgiirl91
Last night was bad. Allowing a 2nd straight complete massacre reveals some major problems, no matter who you are missing.
Correct. 1 blowout is a little bit of bad timing and bad luck, and you can dismiss it.
A second straight one places tons of doubt on your team’s ability to compete when the other team is fully prepared.
lol
Some of the lineups last night were an abomination. Being prepared is such a tiny piece of the puzzle.
The lineups were absolutely insane.
At some point Nate needs to let players play with two fouls.
Team KP
He just doesn't have enough playoff quality players to put out there
Not making excuses, just saying that sometimes there would be 4 guys on the floor that aren’t really playoff caliber players.
I like to think of it as a learning experience
A lot of young guys got valuable time on the floor. That’s only going to help as the Blazers get deeper into the playoffs this year.
I don't really think that's true.
We do have playoff caliber players, they just played like garbage last night as a team.
Team KP
Sort of
Rudy is and a few others, but only if they are on the floor with better players. Way too many 2nd and 3rd string guys on the floor at the same time.
can’t you kind of expect that thought when 3 of the 5 “first string” players are injured as well as, arguably, the best “2nd string” guy?
who else are they gonna play?
If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you’re gonna see some serious [stuff].
by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 2:30 PM PDT up reply actions
yeah i think the starting lineup from last night could be a .500 team.
i guess that’s kind of a homer thing to say though. hahahaha
you may be right…..
If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you’re gonna see some serious [stuff].
by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 2:35 PM PDT up reply actions
did the Bucks have an all-star this year?
i’m not sure. Derrick Rose made the all star game right?
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by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 3:04 PM PDT up reply actions
I'd be fine with Bogie making it over both
Lee had monster numbers though, and KG has the rep… who else from the Celtics made it? I guess I can look too but that’s no fun.
#52
The thing that bothered me the most
Was no one WANTED TO TAKE A SHOT! We were afraid to shoot. You cannot be afraid in the NBA, period.
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I really need them to win tomorrow
And the fans deserve a win at home.
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I think PHX may treat it like we treated game 2
Mission accomplished, they’ll try and get it but not that hard.
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To be fair
After the last two we don’t got a good reason to think we’ll win the next one. I can’t remember 3 more pathetic playoff performances by the Blazers in my life than last year’s game 1, and game 2 and 3 this year. It’s crazy.
Yeah, game 7 2000 is a special kind of failure, but at least we coulda’ almost won it. To not be even in the game in the playoffs is bad.
Twice in a row really annoys me. Even with the circumstances.
I still think we win game 4, because that’s how the playoffs are. And if we play smarter, we can duplicate game 1’s success of slowing it down, offensive rebounding, and attacking more decisively. So often LMA was doubled but the doubling wasn’t the problem— it was bad reads, slow attacks, holding the ball, and not seeing the opening the often weak double was giving him.
It is frustrating. Shouldn’t be this bad.
#52
you guys all really think we win game 4? this is insane to me. Have I been watching the same series?
show me a series where a team got pummeled this badly two straight times, at least one of them at home, and then won the next game.
Do you think we are normally that weak of a team, even with no Roy?
If we are that weak 3 games in a row, then we should trade everyone on the roster that is healthy.
#52
fair enough. I think its dumb for Mort to say “its how the playoffs work” though. You have to go back a while to find a series like that. Its easy to find series where one team is just a lot better.
It's a purposefully flippant response
Things can change quickly in a playoff series, and we are definitely not as weak as we look the last 2 games, and they are not as good as they look.
Do I think we can lose badly 2 games in a row and then win a big game at home? Sure, we’ve done that lots of times this season when things look awful. That happens all the time in the playoffs, as well. Teams bounce back and take a game when things look the worst.
This series and our performance the last few games has put me as firmly in the “need to trade LMA” bracket as ever…
If we win game 4, it would be par for the course for the season… bad stretch followed by inspiring win. But since we ain’t protecting home court well and, at best, it’d be forcing a game 6, we’ve lost control of the series and won’t likely win.
But we can win game 4. PHX has had 2 games in a row of unstoppable shooting, and we were weak little kids throughout. I don’t think (and I hope) both don’t happen in game 4.
#52
I mean 2005, 2006 was Memphis in round 1
Dallas badly lost both home games, though the second one was close. Then won two away. Then won one at home. Then lost game 6 away by 18. And then blew out Houston in game 7 by 40 when everyone expected a close fight.
I happens, and I still think we have a 20% chance to win the series. But a whole lot has to change for games 4 and 5 to force it. I don’t expect it.
Every game in the Miami-Atlanta series last year
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
And remember, I didn't say we have any right to expect it
But splitting wouldn’t be that surprising, just moreso after how weak we looked the last 2 games. But we aren’t normally that weak.
#52
I expected a split in games 3 and 4 also. Doesn’t that game 3 have to change your mind though? At least a little?
i expected the Blazers win all 3 of their home games. last night’s loss does make me more worried about game 4 than i was previously. but i still think the Blazers can win. at this point, i think it all comes down to their pride and desire.
If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you’re gonna see some serious [stuff].
by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 2:39 PM PDT up reply actions
coaching yes. there definitely have to be some adjustments.
talent….i don’t know….i think pride and desire can enable people to play above their talent level at times. and, at this point, i’d rather see the guys play with pride then just rely on their talent.
you know what i’m reminded of actually……the infamous fatty real.baller rant. right now, the Blazers aren’t playing like real. ballers…..no scrap, no heart, no pride. they’re only relying on talent and it’s not always the most talented guy that wins….
If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you’re gonna see some serious [stuff].
by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 2:43 PM PDT up reply actions
yeah, but we knew that going in to the series. lacking in the “heart” department is way way more troubling.
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by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 2:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Dre
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"...black on black. my favorite!" - portlandgiirl91
everyone but Bayless.
that’s how it looked to me last night anyway.
If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you’re gonna see some serious [stuff].
by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 2:50 PM PDT up reply actions
yes…Batum. stupid of me to forget him. he clearly is playing with the most heart on the team. the guy is playing through what is probably pretty intense pain and keeps saying, “i can’t sit out. i can’t sit out.” pretty incredible. huge oversight on my part.
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by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 2:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Everyone was playing 1 on 5 last night. :/
Burning image in my head was Rudy waving for a pass for 15 seconds with no-one close to him as Dre sat at the top of the circle, drove into a crowd, and missed his contested shot.
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"...black on black. my favorite!" - portlandgiirl91
that's been happening too much this series
Rudy just begging for a pass when he’s wide open. It’s probably part of why he’s not doing so well.
Cake or Death?
you have it backwards— he’s not getting the ball because he’s playing horribly, not the other way around.
He’s been awful on offense and worse on defense.
Dre has been our best player in this series. Even last night, though that’s not saying much. Maybe Web was better last night actually.
Rudy hasn’t gotten that pass from Dre all year long. Surely you know this?
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by fajunga on Apr 23, 2010 3:01 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Dre does seem to have been more hesitant to pass to Rudy than say, Sergio. I would rather have the ball in Dre’s hands though.
You are seriously blaming Dre for Rudy’s suckage?
I find this amazing.
I’m not excusing anything. I’m taking time out of my day to defend my favorite player with what I can.
Does it bug you?
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Not particularly. If I were trying to defend Rudy, I would go with “doesn’t like playing for Nate, still not healthy and homesick” before blaming Dre. That’s just me though.
I don’t like Dre at all. Maybe its me lashing back at all of the irrational Dre love (And I understand a lot of it is rational. Espec. in the JD) but I really dislike him.
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"...black on black. my favorite!" - portlandgiirl91
Tom has minions now?
uh oh.
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by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 3:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Heheh. I’m not vocal of this but i’ve subtly been supporting the Dre hate all year.
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hold up. you no like miller?
loveisrespect
by portlandgiirl91 on Apr 23, 2010 3:18 PM PDT up reply actions
No. I like his play when he’s good though.
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"...black on black. my favorite!" - portlandgiirl91
Its not even that… Its me wanting him to be something he probably isn’t.
But even if its my fault, I still choose to dislike the crap out of him.
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"...black on black. my favorite!" - portlandgiirl91
Jamie Moyer isn’t
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by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 3:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Baseball players
Are always the biggest douches
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"...black on black. my favorite!" - portlandgiirl91
his defense has been horrendous
I definitely agree with that. And I said ‘probably part of why" not “the exclusive reason Rudy sucks” he’s had several problems this series, and considering he’s taking the starting position of our All-Star, I know he needs to do much better than he has. I still think if he’s wide open, Dre should pass it to him before driving into a crowd for a contested layup.
Cake or Death?
fair enough. I would just bench Rudy, frankly. Go with Webster and Bayless. Rudy has stopped trying.
Rudy has stopped trying.
I don’t like this. He has tried to get the ball in scoring position all season long but Dre never passes to him.
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maybe because when Rudy did get the ball in scoring position he didn’t score?
Dre makes good decisions most of the time…..not passing to Rudy might be one of them at this point.
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by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 3:11 PM PDT up reply actions
When did he get the ball in scoring position?
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"...black on black. my favorite!" - portlandgiirl91
exactly. them not constantly attacking Nash and Frye just boggles my mind.
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by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 3:16 PM PDT up reply actions
he got it a few times last night. i believe he dribbled around and then passed up shots. except in the 4th quarter where he just caught the ball and shot right away even if a guy was in front of him. he looked like the Rudy of last year. and guess what? it worked!
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by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 3:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Rudy plane sucks right now, offensively and defensively…can’t point the finger at anyone else for his suckiness
fiftytwo
come on man
Rudy has had the ball, open, many times in this series. Until garbage time last night, he either bricked the shot or passed it up completely.
Early last night, he ran hard to the corner to get himself a wide open 3, missed it badly, and immediately committed what appeared to be an intentional 2nd foul so that he could sit down. I doubt he actually did it on purpose, but it sure looked that way.
Yeah, I can go with we should run more plays that get him moving without the ball and stuff
But he’s been passing up open shots, both from 3 and at the rim even. He’s been very bad.
I do not think that is the real Rudy, but it’s been the current Rudy.
There is definitely an argument that we ain’t using him to his full capabilities, but he’s been so bad when he has the ball in his hands, and that isn’t good for a NBA wing.
#52
bet?
i’ll buy you a ticket to a Giants game if the Suns win by more than 10.
if the Blazers win you don’t owe me anything.
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by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 2:32 PM PDT up reply actions
ok.
if the Blazers win outright I should owe you something though. It’ll be a push if the Suns win by 1-9.
actually forget it, I can’t bet against the Blazers. Was typing this even before Roybot shamed me. Gentlemen’s bet.
alright then.
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by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 2:37 PM PDT up reply actions
well, we can figure something out maybe. a Blazer win would be good enough for me :)
i’d say an M’s ticket but that’s a long drive for me and i’m already going up a couple times.
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by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 2:36 PM PDT up reply actions
That is the only reason for any optimism
Win tomorrow, hope that he comes back in Game 6.
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What's the point of getting angry
Frustrated yes but this team has still been amazing with all they’ve gone through.
As for the injury, at this point I barely notice new injuries.
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Simmons was joking about a Red Sox player with kidney stones in his podcast from the 20th saying that was not to be expected with a young athlete
Happened to 7 other baseball players in the last 20 years.
Basketball players with kidney stones: Chris Washburn, Scottie Pippen, Rick Brunson
Sean Elliott and Alonzo Mourning both required kidney transplants (glomerulosclerosis).
Greg Ostertag donated one of his kidneys for his sister.
Stop joking Bill. It’s not that rare depending on genetics and various other factors.
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"...black on black. my favorite!" - portlandgiirl91
Balut? Did you just eat the bones?
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"...black on black. my favorite!" - portlandgiirl91
I even ate the white part and found out later that you don't eat it
A Filipino place by my work sells them for a buck each.
Sick
What do they taste like?
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spam
the stupid white part was like chewing on a pink eraser. I didn’t know you’re not supposed to it it.
Yuck. I eat some pretty gross things without thinking about it but that just makes me wanna gag
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"...black on black. my favorite!" - portlandgiirl91
I can pretty much eat anything that's supposed to be food
I come close to puking when I smell baby poop or have to clean up cat puke. I just have a strong stomach for stuff that is considered food. I’d hate to not try something and find out I’m missing out on something awesome like lingua tacos.
buss williams walks it out lol http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6HVd493yAhM could be oregon’s next head coach
lessssss go #52
someone was a little excited
loveisrespect
by portlandgiirl91 on Apr 23, 2010 3:17 PM PDT up reply actions
im curious if anyone knows when the heated LMA/Roy conversations was in the game?
and if we can see it on tv?
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do you know what quarter?
"Miller doesn't fit with Portland. He'll never fit. You know it. I know it. The Blazers players know it." - John Canzano Jan 7th, 2010
It was probably nothin big.
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"...black on black. my favorite!" - portlandgiirl91
But LMA almost cried (later?) when he felt Amare played him dirty
Now he knows how Dirk felt all those years before getting calls ;)
I don't think LMA was about to cry
But his angry face definitely looks like a whiny cry face. He needs to work on his mean mugging.
#52
To me it looked a lot like he was about to cry. Out of frustration about his game and not getting calls against Amare.
I think he's made that face every time he's gotten angry with someone
It isn’t a good face to make when things are getting tough, but we’ve seen it when he slapped KG, or when people start shoving. Especially if he’s actually angry.
I’ve had friends like that; their angry face looks like a cry face. I hope LMA sees the video and is conscious of it, because it doesn’t read “threatening” and just reaffirms the critiques of softness for LMA.
#52
its blazersedge
what do you expect?
"Miller doesn't fit with Portland. He'll never fit. You know it. I know it. The Blazers players know it." - John Canzano Jan 7th, 2010
Because they deserved it
We do have the best fans. Bet you no other fanbase goes nuts down 19 in the fourth.
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the "fans" that were booing left at halftime
"Miller doesn't fit with Portland. He'll never fit. You know it. I know it. The Blazers players know it." - John Canzano Jan 7th, 2010
No one was booing in 317
I was screaming obscenities and yelling “WAKE UP BLAZERS” but not booing.
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Because that was an embarrassing performance?
I would boo the medical staff, the coaching staff, and some of the players if I had payed $200 to watch that. In fact, I booed my computer :)
because the effort the fans were given by the team they payed to see was sub par. that’s why.
i didn’t boo, but i don’t blame those that did. that was a boo-worthy performance last night. and the players should be taking that to heart precisely because Portland has the best fans in the NBA.
If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you’re gonna see some serious [stuff].
by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 2:33 PM PDT up reply actions
this is true. i heard ppl were booing rudy last night. i think that's really unacceptable and harsh.
loveisrespect
by portlandgiirl91 on Apr 23, 2010 2:47 PM PDT up reply actions
naw, it wasn’t just Rudy. they booed at the end of the first and at halftime.
when Rudy hit those 3’s, the crowd went absolutely nuts. you could tell being in the arena, that the fans were ready to just go nuts at the slightest bit of excitement the Blazers could provide. i mean, they were going crazy when Rudy hit a 3 to cut the lead to 14 points. 14! They want to show the team love, but the Blazers weren’t doing anything to earn it for the first 38 minutes of the game.
so yeah, the crowd booed, but it wasn’t about a single player.
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by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 2:49 PM PDT up reply actions
In portland
we dont boo blowouts or losses…players get a free pass regardless of how much they suck as long as they leave it all on the court. our players were already thinking of their off season plans yesterday and that is unacceptable. Booing Martell when he missed the FTs was wrong….but booing the lack of effort is acceptable.
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by Philthyanimal on Apr 23, 2010 4:09 PM PDT up reply actions
I think that was the occasion that made me most upset
booing Martell. He did miss 4 of 5 free throws, which is terrible for someone who traditionally shoots them well, but booing him just puts even more pressure on him. Someone mentioned an interesting stat to me after the game, saying that the Blazers shoot FTs better away than they do at home, because there is just too much pressure to please the home crowd, and booing will certainly make that pressure level increase. You could see in his face that Martell was thinking too much about those FTs, especially after he missed his first.
Cake or Death?
in the end
they are still professionals….i didn’t boo martell, but i would hope that a professional athlete could overcome fans. i’m sure kobe and lbj gets way more hecklling than any of our players do night in night out.
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by Philthyanimal on Apr 23, 2010 4:29 PM PDT up reply actions
True
….but i would hope that a professional athlete could overcome fans.
Too bad they have to overcome their own fans
Phil Mickelson: "A Great shot is when you pull it off.....a smart shot is when you don't have the guts to try it"’
by 92wastheyear on Apr 23, 2010 5:09 PM PDT up reply actions
I have to give credit to Steve Kerr
Everybody joked how he blew the Shaq trade, and that he should have moved Amare (remember that BSotS had a “moron meter” in the sidebar for him?). He didn’t move Amare, and now seems to have a better chance of re-signing him than Toronto of keeping Bosh. And he filled up the roster with very nice role players. The Richardson and Dudley trade for Diaw and the Kobe Stopper? Both guys he gave away were overpaid and started to stink, and the deal would have worked without Dudley but he insisted on him. Dragic has turned out to be a solid backup. Robin Lopez is good. Frye has blossomed. He did a good job considering his owner is cheap.
I sort of agree
I don’t think they can beat Denver, LA or Dallas, so it’s much attitude about nothing.
I would favor the winner of this series over DAL/SA for sure
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that's crazy
RicBucher: “Those who see LeBron as this generation: this is his 7th season. Amazing, but he’s 1/2way done. It’s NBA minutes, not age. See: KG, JO, KB.”
/cambyfive
um sorry ric
but lebron is not 1/2 way done
"Miller doesn't fit with Portland. He'll never fit. You know it. I know it. The Blazers players know it." - John Canzano Jan 7th, 2010
i think he means
he’s half way done being dominant as he is now. But of course he’ll play even after he loses his athleticism.
/cambyfive
It depends on what parts he adds to his game as his athleticism fades
while his passing ability won’t change, his ability to get to the rim will. How well he develops a better post up game will determine how long he can put up ridiculous numbers.
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that looked like 4 bites to me
If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you’re gonna see some serious [stuff].
by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 2:46 PM PDT up reply actions
I just listened to the NBA today podcast
JA was on and he’s in OKC. He said the Sooners in the draft took front page over the Thunder. He said at the bottom was just a photo of KD.
Survivor ... Parv and Russell seem to be a very strong alliance. I don't see them breaking up any time soon. Agree?
Straight Independent.
NO SPOILERS!!!!!!
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by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 3:04 PM PDT up reply actions
i just haven’t watched yet. it’s on my dvr and i’m watching it first thing when i get home. i’ve only heard tidbits and it sounds like an awesome episode so i’m doing my best to not find anything out. i didn’t even visit my tv blogs today :)
If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you’re gonna see some serious [stuff].
by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 3:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Sorry man next time I'll ask if y'all have watched it yet.
Definitely one of the best episodes in a long time.
Straight Independent.
it’s all good. i caught it early and didn’t read your whole comment. i just saw “Parvati” and immediately posted. hahaha
this season has probably been my favorite season ever. still a ways to go, but it’s been awesome almost every single week.
If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you’re gonna see some serious [stuff].
by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 3:17 PM PDT up reply actions
sorry, but they’re changing from voting off the island to cannibalism; essentially, it’s exactly the same as a value menu, they pick what they’ll have for dinner at the cost of others.
by EvilKaramazov on Apr 23, 2010 3:07 PM PDT up reply actions
sounds like the Survivor auction, which is one of my favorite episodes every season.
when Mortimer buys his island, he should host his own survivor season starring bedgers.
If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you’re gonna see some serious [stuff].
by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 3:09 PM PDT up reply actions
i’m prone to breaking others’ glasses and then dropping rocks on them.
by EvilKaramazov on Apr 23, 2010 3:10 PM PDT up reply actions
you can’t be in my alliance.
If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you’re gonna see some serious [stuff].
by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 3:12 PM PDT up reply actions
is this like the island of doctor monroe?
by EvilKaramazov on Apr 23, 2010 3:12 PM PDT up reply actions
even better!!!!!
would FFA be there? i might have a fighting chance at a win if FFA isn’t there.
If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you’re gonna see some serious [stuff].
by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 3:13 PM PDT up reply actions
i do have the distinct advantage of being (as far as i can tell) a natural woman repellent.
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by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 3:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Survivor sucks.
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"...black on black. my favorite!" - portlandgiirl91
i’ve never seen it in the 40 years that it’s been on tv. i hear they’re gonna put them in anacostia, south east of dc next year, with guns and send out pamphlets that they’re the new gangs in town; it should be interesting.
by EvilKaramazov on Apr 23, 2010 3:12 PM PDT up reply actions
hahahahaha
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by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 3:13 PM PDT up reply actions
finally watched it.
i really don’t know what will happen with them now. it’s safe to say though, that Russell wouldn’t have made that same play she did.
If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you’re gonna see some serious [stuff].
by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 5:35 PM PDT up reply actions
that was a ballin move
i was like
“omg did she really just do that? HAHAHAHAHAHA”
but im worried for Russell. I know those previews for next week usually get you to believe something that really doesnt materialize next week but wow, if sandra helps out the heroes its 5v4….
"Miller doesn't fit with Portland. He'll never fit. You know it. I know it. The Blazers players know it." - John Canzano Jan 7th, 2010
it was a great move. but i think Russell would have found a way to keep one of the idol’s and still get one of the heroes voted off. He’s in trouble now I think. Sandra is a dangerous player and always has been. Courtney would have been better to keep cause she’s more loyal.
If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you’re gonna see some serious [stuff].
by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m not sending you to college now; i’m going to buy that thing i really like.
by EvilKaramazov on Apr 23, 2010 3:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Joel, Martell, Rudy/Jerryd
It’s unlikely, only there are rumors Philly is one of the few teams blowing it up. The Raptors recently strategized how they could add him, and I think we’d have the better pieces.
mine too.
or, more precisely, my cancelled season tickets dead body.
If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you’re gonna see some serious [stuff].
by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 3:18 PM PDT up reply actions
I don't think Nic is leaving anytime soon
he’ll be a Blazer for a long time, or I’ll eat my shoe.
Cake or Death?
reuniting him with Dre would be a beautiful thing.
If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you’re gonna see some serious [stuff].
by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 3:18 PM PDT up reply actions
you’d probably need a shooting 1 if you were running Iggy/Roy together.
#52
"We have nothing to lose." - Martell
Get it done KP!
"If we win a title, I promise not to hate on anyone associated with the Blazers for 1 full season" - jksnake99
"...black on black. my favorite!" - portlandgiirl91
I’m very meh on Parker. His skills are based on speed which will decline pretty soon, his defense is poor, and he’s regressed a lot this year.
#52
"We have nothing to lose." - Martell
No
He is exhibit A or B in my case for why top point guards don’t necessarily need to be threats from 3
I see what you did there...
"I think he’s been doing some good things. I think he’s been doing some good things. He’s had to play a lot of minutes lately with Blake being out. I think he’s been doing some good things." -Nate McMillan
get gil!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"Miller doesn't fit with Portland. He'll never fit. You know it. I know it. The Blazers players know it." - John Canzano Jan 7th, 2010
you don’t want Iggy or Roy defending the point guard, and you’re devaluing Nic if he has to cover the opposing 1. Also, that’s pretty sketch on ballhandling.
#52
"We have nothing to lose." - Martell
didn't iguodala run point for a while this year
with lou williams off the ball?
i think all three of those guys are versatile enough to handle the ball and play d.
can you imagine the length?!
Roy and Iguodala have nice ballhandling, sure. But you could run a press against that trio, and Nic’s ballhandling and creating really isn’t strong yet. none of them are ideally suited to guard the point.
so, maybe a situational lineup. I have trouble seeing it effective over a season though.
#52
"We have nothing to lose." - Martell
iggy pop’s birthday was this week. he’ll destroy the competition, by using technology.
by EvilKaramazov on Apr 23, 2010 3:18 PM PDT up reply actions
The NFL draft is cracking me up because of Jimmy Clausen
They keep putting a 4 next to him because he’s supposed to be the 4th best player in the draft. I wonder how many “draft experts” are pissed because Clausen and Tebow didn’t go where they said they should go.
Also, this series makes me think Nate will want Travis back this summer
For all bagging on him, he did bring scoring that is missing now and arguably was our best SF the last years. The alternatives aren’t even that great or likely. Childress and Kleiza are restricted, and then you look at guys like Graham who are worse.
Trout FTW!!!!!!!!!
too bad he sucked it in last years playoffs or else i would have a better argument with the re-sign Travis bandwagon
fiftytwo
I love Timbo
But he has such an interesting POV sometimes.
And his Joel fetish, and hatred for all else who play his position, and love of guys like Z-Bo and Juwan (while still claiming to love tough interior defense) are just mind boggling.
#52
Timbo makes me very frustrated sometimes.
"If we win a title, I promise not to hate on anyone associated with the Blazers for 1 full season" - jksnake99
"...black on black. my favorite!" - portlandgiirl91
Sometimes I don't think he thinks what he thinks he thinks
I think sometimes he thinks what he thinks others think he should think because he is so negative.
Well, he is a laker fan...a rare laker/blazer hybrid even.
Who knows what those dastardly beings think?
"I think he’s been doing some good things. I think he’s been doing some good things. He’s had to play a lot of minutes lately with Blake being out. I think he’s been doing some good things." -Nate McMillan
Not percentage wise
Even if, God willin’, Oden plays sizeable minutes, it won’t affect Camby’s chances at having great rebounding and block percentages.
Plus we KNOW Oden will have foul problems for a while still.
#52
Between the two
Even if Oden magically solves his foul problems quickly, there’s plenty of minutes to be had for a guy who can play both the 4 and 5.
It ain’t a problem BRP! Camby would be an amazing backup, even if he loses a step in the offseason. What he does, he does very well.
#52
We were willing to pay 30+ million to a guy who can’t play center. His name is Paul Millsap.
I don’t like Camby for any “center of the future” plans, but he’s a very good stopgap until we know better if Oden can stay healthy. This way we always should have 1 starting quality C and 1 PF. Everyone else who would qualify would have a much higher price tag, like Okafor. Draft a guy like Alabi, trade Joel if a good opportunity comes around or let him expire. And then see in 2011/12.
Yeah, it's an inbetweener signing
That’s another thing that gets me… seems like Timbo thinks it’s a really long term deal, when worst case scenario it’s an expiring deal in a year. We ain’t hitching the wagon to Camby, he is just hopping on for a short trip.
He’s a guy who is still playing as a very good starter, who will be willing to play backup and fit will with a few different lineups and can play a few different positions. I don’t see much wrong with the signing at all.
#52
You aren't bending the spoon
You’re bending yourself.
"If we win a title, I promise not to hate on anyone associated with the Blazers for 1 full season" - jksnake99
"...black on black. my favorite!" - portlandgiirl91
Travis was very poor in his tretch as a Clipper, played poorly in the playoffs last season, and doesn’t fit what we need to build toward. Good scorer, but gives too much up at the other end. Plus, we have Nic and Camby sucking a lot of 3/4 minutes that he would’ve had.
#52
"We have nothing to lose." - Martell
bring back trav!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"Miller doesn't fit with Portland. He'll never fit. You know it. I know it. The Blazers players know it." - John Canzano Jan 7th, 2010
that was cool until the end.
then it just got disturbing.
If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you’re gonna see some serious [stuff].
by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 3:22 PM PDT up reply actions
i don't think he deserved that either
if MB wasn’t bawling about it incessantly, i doubt the league would have even looked at it.
MB goes absolutely ballistic when stuff like that happens.
He basically thinks everyone should suspended for 10 games if they touch someone. Unless it’s Juwan, then it’s the greatest foul ever and nothing should happen.
Team KP
haha I like both Mike's
but Barrett is definitely blind to his homerism sometimes, and your Juwan example is perfectly fitting.
Cake or Death?
Mike Rice gets a pass cause he’s sposed to be a homer. MB, in his position, should be nonbiased.
"If we win a title, I promise not to hate on anyone associated with the Blazers for 1 full season" - jksnake99
"...black on black. my favorite!" - portlandgiirl91
the analyst is supposed to be a homer?
RIce is annoying, but not the worst. MB is approaching Pete Pranica-level awful and driving me more crazy every game.
For a hometown broadcast, I enjoy it when the analyst is homerific. Gives one the small-town homer feeling. Not national though. National broadcasts should be straight up unbiased.
MB is wearing on me as well.
"If we win a title, I promise not to hate on anyone associated with the Blazers for 1 full season" - jksnake99
"...black on black. my favorite!" - portlandgiirl91
Mike Barrett has been a Blazer fan for 40 years. He graduated
HS in Albany Oregon. I think that gives him a pass for his homerism.
#52
So you're saying MB has influence that stretches into the offices of the NBA
I think we can leverage this somehow.
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
you don't think him
literally crying at every stoppage of play after that incident influenced them to review what happened?
if he had just shrugged it off as a hard foul, then i doubt they would have even gone back through the video.
Oh, and what do you know...
The Blazers asked the NBA to review the tape, contesting that Stoudemire’s elbow was above the shoulders, which by NBA rule constitutes an automatic ejection. But after reviewing videotape, the league only handed down a Flagrant Foul penalty.
Team KP
He leveled an elbow at LMA's head
He should have been suspended….based on Garnett this year, and dwight last year…when you add on the language of the rule which states that it doesn’t matter if it connects
Phil Mickelson: "A Great shot is when you pull it off.....a smart shot is when you don't have the guts to try it"’
by 92wastheyear on Apr 23, 2010 3:31 PM PDT up reply actions
it’s playoff basketball. I actually liked the confrontation.
#52
"We have nothing to lose." - Martell
There is nothing wrong with the confrontation
I actually liked the confrontation
The problem comes from the interpretation of and implementation of the rules….basically Amar’e just got free shot at one of our guys from the league. What could have LMA done differently? He basically yelled at Amar’e ….and got the exact same in-game punishment from the refs…double technical. And the league upgraded to a flagrant …but with no actual penalty to him or The Suns. And if LMA had done to him what Amar’e deserved (punch him in his stupid face)? …he would have been the one that got suspended. It is very aggravating
Phil Mickelson: "A Great shot is when you pull it off.....a smart shot is when you don't have the guts to try it"’
by 92wastheyear on Apr 23, 2010 5:20 PM PDT up reply actions
the precedent the NBA has set is that players get suspended when they elbow/hit another player. Amare ‘elbowing’ LMA’s neck was reciprocated by LMA getting in his face. I love that. Why is further jurisdiction needed?
#52
"We have nothing to lose." - Martell
How about the fact....and mean fact......that if LMA throws that same elbow at Amar'e
Aldridge with get called for it…and likely suspended
Phil Mickelson: "A Great shot is when you pull it off.....a smart shot is when you don't have the guts to try it"’
by 92wastheyear on Apr 23, 2010 5:50 PM PDT up reply actions
I want us to throw some mean elbows
Especially at fake tough guys like Amare. If we get suspended, we can complain about it, but I’d rather not worry about the other team doing what we should be doing, ya know?
#52
this is why I kept calling for Juwan or Pendy to just come in and whack him
take a flagrant or even a flagrant 2. Pendy isn’t going to play much at all in this series(unless it’s garbage time), and.. having Juwan off the floor is probably better than having him playing.
Cake or Death?
So basically turn our guy into a "fake tough guy" too?
I think I would be more in favor of Giants plan…..send someone in to take him out!
Phil Mickelson: "A Great shot is when you pull it off.....a smart shot is when you don't have the guts to try it"’
by 92wastheyear on Apr 23, 2010 5:58 PM PDT up reply actions
I just want our guys to be the aggressors
I don’t need them to throw punches or act fake, but I’d hope they’d be tougher than the opposition.
Especially when we ain’t playing the Nuggets or something… we’re playing a relatively soft team.
#52
Amar'e and others have been taking late cheap shots at our guys
and the refs aren’t policing it as they should (thinking of the elbow and the Fry play on Rex). The bad part, is if you react to that kinda stuff …it just eggs on the other guy. Take the Fry play…since I happened to look directly at that one. Fry came down and set a hard pick…then followed followed it up with an additional forearm shiver to Rex’s chest…what should have Jerryd done?? What he did do was push him back….boom foul on Rex ..plus a Tech. It is hard to be a tough guy when that is the calls you get from the refs
Phil Mickelson: "A Great shot is when you pull it off.....a smart shot is when you don't have the guts to try it"’
by 92wastheyear on Apr 23, 2010 6:10 PM PDT up reply actions
True
But that’s why I’d rather it was US doing those things first.
The guy who retaliates always gets caught, and the guy who does it first gets to sneak it in and frustrate the other team.
#52
I don't like the idea of becoming punks
cause those are just punk moves in my book
Phil Mickelson: "A Great shot is when you pull it off.....a smart shot is when you don't have the guts to try it"’
by 92wastheyear on Apr 23, 2010 6:19 PM PDT up reply actions
We have to at least
Be the first to put our bodies on the other guy and be aggressive. Not throw cheap elbows necessarily, but be physical and aggressive.
We let the Suns do it first, and then slowly respond. Playoffs or not, we need to initiate the contact, the toughness more. When we get treated with toughness, we suffer, and that ain’t good.
#52
It's not that I want us to do cheap punk moves
But to make the other team not think they can get away with doing punk moves to us, which I think they clearly think they can get away with. And it shouldn’t have to be policed by the NBA— I mean, if we rely on that, we’re letting them win.
We gotta be able to handle that aggressiveness and dish it out ourselves.
#52
All good til this part
And it shouldn’t have to be policed by the NBA
In fact, it should be. Of course they are not doing it…but that is part of their mandate for fighting…they say “don’t react…we will take care of it” but then don’t do the basic things to clean up the game. This ticks me off…if we could send someone out there like Mo Lucas and just punch Amar’e (or Garnett or whoever) in the face …the problem would be over…done. But you are not allowed to do that ….so all we have is all this cheap crap that just gets worse in the playoffs.
Phil Mickelson: "A Great shot is when you pull it off.....a smart shot is when you don't have the guts to try it"’
by 92wastheyear on Apr 23, 2010 6:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Is Shaq gonna retire this summer?
"If we win a title, I promise not to hate on anyone associated with the Blazers for 1 full season" - jksnake99
"...black on black. my favorite!" - portlandgiirl91
Until he is permanently out with injury I don't think the man can turn down the money.
Silver linings. Silver linings. Silver linings.
Didn't notice
BUT IM OVER 9000!
"If we win a title, I promise not to hate on anyone associated with the Blazers for 1 full season" - jksnake99
"...black on black. my favorite!" - portlandgiirl91
Papa Stern v Zenmaster Phil
Kobe quotes Rasheed Wallace in this article, btw
If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you’re gonna see some serious [stuff].
seriously david stern is scum
everyone in the nba >>>> david stern
"Miller doesn't fit with Portland. He'll never fit. You know it. I know it. The Blazers players know it." - John Canzano Jan 7th, 2010
haha
both teams played hard
"Miller doesn't fit with Portland. He'll never fit. You know it. I know it. The Blazers players know it." - John Canzano Jan 7th, 2010
one of my new favorite bands
they’re playing a show here soon, and it sold out before I got a paycheck to buy tickets, and I’m mighty upset.
Cake or Death?
They are just so....I have no words. I WANT TO GO SEE THEM. I think they're playing in a summer festival in England (Maybe Reading) but I couldn't get tickets.
I will see them before I die, that is a fact.
Silver linings. Silver linings. Silver linings.
Yes I imagine their live show is out of this world.
I fell in love with them before their CD was released here, and was tempted to pay 30 dollars to import it from England. First time I’ve been that tempted to pay so much for an album.
Cake or Death?
The album is haunting, powerful and touching at the same time.
Rapidly climbing up my Lastfm charts.
I just need to get a hold of the EPs now.
Silver linings. Silver linings. Silver linings.
Lithuanian Donatas Motiejunas has entered the NBA draft, per his agent Herb Rudoy via DX
Next Dirk. Or next Bargnani. I could see the Jazz take him.
Peace Guys.
Ima hit the alcohol tonight.
"If we win a title, I promise not to hate on anyone associated with the Blazers for 1 full season" - jksnake99
"...black on black. my favorite!" - portlandgiirl91
be safe, dude.
If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you’re gonna see some serious [stuff].
by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 3:49 PM PDT up reply actions
don't do anything that i wouldn't do
loveisrespect
by portlandgiirl91 on Apr 23, 2010 3:52 PM PDT up reply actions
That makes two of us, hitting the mexican house warming shizzle.
Silver linings. Silver linings. Silver linings.
Prepare for more Rudy to Spain talk. Nocioni seems all but gone, but they want Rudy too.
Regal Barcelona will try to improve the team roster next season, and could land Rudy Fernández and Andrés Nocioni. The Spanish guard would arrive in case Sandro Rosell, the main favorite to be the next chairman of the club, is elected, while Nocioni would be the subsitute of Pete Mickael if the American forward decides to play in the NBA. Real Madrid is also reported to be interested in signing both players. The Argentinian forward, though, would prefer to play in his former team, Caja Laboral.
rudy wouldn't do such a thing!!!!!!
loveisrespect
by portlandgiirl91 on Apr 23, 2010 3:55 PM PDT up reply actions
you should begin preparing yourself now.
If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you’re gonna see some serious [stuff].
by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 3:56 PM PDT up reply actions
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QR4vE9xL3yk&feature=related
If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you’re gonna see some serious [stuff].
by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 4:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Dang
Dave is fired up on the front page. I saw two typos, he’s commenting a bunch and even Jorga made a comment.
I'm just thankful Dave said something that should be done next game
not complain and complain about what wasn’t done in the last game
I've been writing vocabulary down in a book for the last few days, I have four pages, three pages of which I wouldn't be able to write on Bedge.
Stupid Mexicans and their need for rude words.
Silver linings. Silver linings. Silver linings.
Seeing Eric Boateng appear in the Portland Invitational measurements makes me happy.
Silver linings. Silver linings. Silver linings.
955 callers
after hearing so many of these calls on the radio over the past year, i no longer think that blazer fans are the best/smartest fans in the nba. however, otoh BEdgers are by far the best on SBN.
"There was a time when this blog was for intelligent BASKETBALL fans. It has unfortunately become O-Live 2…" ~Ilikeemall
"Did they really expect me to bow down to Jesus?!?" ~Sophia
"At first glance, I saw a fairly unremarkable penis." ~Sophia on Greg Oden
Sports Talk Radio Callers are the bottom of the barrel of any team's fan base when it comes to sanity.
Radio stations love ratings, and nothing brings ratings like ranting, raving lunatics who think the biggest mistake this team ever made was trading Rasheed Wallace.
Yes! Yes! In the face!
Radio call in people are pretty much dumb for anything they could be calling in for, be it politics or sports
I wouldn’t judge anyone based on those. They are uniformly awful.
#52
it gets to a point where you gotta figure some of them
are doing it on purpose to be controversial. Some of the things people say (before I stopped listening to it) were just so silly it’s hard to believe people really see it that way. But then again, ya really never know how dumb people can be.
Cake or Death?
A lot of people just like to be dumb
because they are like, “OMG I’M ON THE RADIO! People will hear me so I have to be funny and say dumb stuff!”
Team KP
Some are just being dumb to be dumb
But I’ve also met plenty of dumb people who actually believe dumb stuff and they are the types who like to call into radio shows.
I met tons of crazies while working as a waiter at Sharis, and on the graveyard shift. Tons of weird theories about how things REALLY are.
#52
oh man that would be a fun job, for those kinds of things
closest I came to that was working very early morning at Starbucks, lots of people would come in half asleep and just pontificate about their opinions on the world. being a bartender would be great for crazy stories.
Cake or Death?
Original Hotcake House >>>>>>>>> Shari's
Not that this is your fault, of course.
Yes! Yes! In the face!
I dunno bruh
I ain’t a Shari’s homer (anything aside from breakfast there is garbage), but the hotcake house gave me some pretty awful eggs and pantycakes last time I went…
Sharis has some bomb cinnamon roll french toast.
#52
What I never got
Is people who came into Sharis and ordered the prime rib. I mean, c’mon.
It would ALWAYS get sent back, too, for not being cooked right. It comes in pre-cooked, it isn’t good. Do not go to Sharis, order prime rib, and then bitch.
#52
"I would like to speak with the Chef, please"
Shari’s waitress: “Huh?”
Phil Mickelson: "A Great shot is when you pull it off.....a smart shot is when you don't have the guts to try it"’
by 92wastheyear on Apr 23, 2010 5:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Haha
Sharis could save so much money never offering any sort of steak or prime rib ever again, because it got sent back time and time again. And is expensive, for the restaurant.
Nothing else would get sent back twice or 3 times, or cause so many free meals for angry customers.
Sharis also used to have fresh burgers made to order, but right when I started they switched to the gross frozen patties. McDonalds had better burgers.
But free omelettes with whatever I wanted each night was nice. It was just me and the line cook for 8 hours, because the managers go home early.
#52
I have never sent anything back to the "chef" ...in any restaurant
lol at the fact that I missed that you were the waiter at Shari’s ……I would have changed the joke scenario
Phil Mickelson: "A Great shot is when you pull it off.....a smart shot is when you don't have the guts to try it"’
by 92wastheyear on Apr 23, 2010 5:53 PM PDT up reply actions
sending things back in a restaurant is like some “regular” people’s equivalent to having their very own He-Man power sword.
the phrase “the customer is always right” really just throws every person in a service profession under the bus from the get go.
If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you’re gonna see some serious [stuff].
by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 5:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah I always hated that saying
Truth is….the customer is almost always wrong….but you need to make them feel as though they are
Phil Mickelson: "A Great shot is when you pull it off.....a smart shot is when you don't have the guts to try it"’
by 92wastheyear on Apr 23, 2010 6:00 PM PDT up reply actions
right
Phil Mickelson: "A Great shot is when you pull it off.....a smart shot is when you don't have the guts to try it"’
by 92wastheyear on Apr 23, 2010 6:11 PM PDT up reply actions
it is lame....the only way I would do that
is if it was literally inedible
Phil Mickelson: "A Great shot is when you pull it off.....a smart shot is when you don't have the guts to try it"’
by 92wastheyear on Apr 23, 2010 5:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Me too.
I ain’t super picky, and I tend to not order something I won’t know if I’ll like.
If something is raw or just gross, I’ll send it back, sure… but I’ve been lucky thus far. And I eat out maybe a few times each week.
#52
Lol at this
I ain’t super picky
This guy disagrees
Phil Mickelson: "A Great shot is when you pull it off.....a smart shot is when you don't have the guts to try it"’
by 92wastheyear on Apr 23, 2010 6:12 PM PDT up reply actions
i was eating out a while ago and got a steak. i mentioned to the people i was with that the steak was good, but had too much sauce on it. the sauce was good, but was overpowering the taste of the steak.
the waitress overheard me and said something about it. i had to scramble saying, “no no it’s fine, it’s just my preference. the food is very good.” it was embarrassing. i hate it when people send back food in a restaurant for a minor thing. unless it’s like, moldy, or way way undercooked, i can’t see sending stuff back.
If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you’re gonna see some serious [stuff].
by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 6:03 PM PDT up reply actions
When I was serving, though
I really didn’t mind taking stuff back. If someone is a wiener about it, it can be annoying, but I’d much rather the customer be happy with their food than not.
Taking it back really isn’t a big deal.
Some people you know will never be happy, so you’re screwed either way, but if something really isn’t to the customer’s liking… I didn’t mind at all.
#52
In other words
Don’t feel bad about sending food back and getting it how ya want. As long as you’re nice about it, of course, and don’t penalize the server for a mistake they didn’t make.
#52
Yeah....I hate when my Fillet o' Fish has too much tartar sauce on it!!
Phil Mickelson: "A Great shot is when you pull it off.....a smart shot is when you don't have the guts to try it"’
by 92wastheyear on Apr 23, 2010 6:14 PM PDT up reply actions
You should always drive all the way back to the gourmet restaurant
And get them to personally scrape off the tartar sauce with their fingers.
#52
i don’t send food back cause i know if someone did that to me, i would “doctor” it. and i don’t want that done to me.
If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you’re gonna see some serious [stuff].
by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions
You really would do that?
I’ve never seen anyone do that in the 3 restaurants I worked in before.
I don’t think any of the people who work there care enough to do that. It’s pretty normal. Especially if someone is nice about it.
#52
All waiters care about is the tip
If you being unhappy with the food means less tip, I’d rather take the food back 5 times to get the good tip.
I am sure it has happened and happens, but I’ve never seen anyone mess with food for revenge. It’s pretty rare.
#52
well…i’d smile as i delivered the food….
no reason not to be courteous about their spittle filled potatoes.
If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you’re gonna see some serious [stuff].
by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions
i’d only do it if they were being jerks.
then i would spit in something and mix it in. i would totally do that.
i’m a sonofabisciut
If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you’re gonna see some serious [stuff].
by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Ooph, that's bad
I couldn’t ever do that, that be grossness and bad karma.
I never took annoying tables personally though. It’s a way easy job, just ignore the dummies and collect tax free tips.
#52
my boredom would get the best of
me eventually.
boredom leads to irritability leads to spit in the veggies.
If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you’re gonna see some serious [stuff].
by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions
sometimes i can be a very bad person, Mortimer. it’s a sad truth about myself. but at least i know it and can do my best to adjust.
If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you’re gonna see some serious [stuff].
by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Do ya ever not fix a computer at work just to be mean?
I’m never mean to strangers for no good reason, and nuthin’ that could get them SICK. That’s just awful.
And it’s also why anyone messing with good rarely happens, and why I’ve never seen it. Only true jerks would do that, because it’s an incredibly mean thing to do.
And not just mean, but gross. I’d lose respect for anyone I saw do that, so I am glad I didn’t wait tables with you!
#52
i don’t not fix the computer at work….but they move down the priority list for sure.
and i wouldn’t be mean for no reason….i’d only do that if they were really rude, kept sending it back, yelled at me for no reason. if they were just being dicks in general. i’m not proud of it.
If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you’re gonna see some serious [stuff].
by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions
That is exactly the reason hubby won't
eat in restaurants. He worked in food service while in college and has very bad memories of what some people do to the food.
#52
yeah….that is why i’m always sure to be polite to waiters/waitresses and never send food back.
If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you’re gonna see some serious [stuff].
by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions
well, see, that’s something different. i wouldn’t do that just to do it. that’s not right. i wouldn’t want to spit in some nice person’s food.
If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you’re gonna see some serious [stuff].
by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions
See, most stories I hear
Are from people who don’t actually work in restaurants, or only worked in fast food.
I heard some bad stories from a friend who worked at Subway and a Wendys.
But regular restaurants, I don’t hear much bad stuff. I only worked in a regular restaurant, with the worst one being Sharis in Oregon. Then two normal restaurants down here in LA when I moved here.
#52
And I still talk to my former co-workers, some of 'em
Messing with food isn’t something that is really done.
#52
But, there's lots of people out there and ya never know
I just am pretty sure it is MUCH less common than people who worry about it think it is.
#52
I love it when callers say
“Hey guys, hows it going?” like nobody has ever asked the radio show hosts that ever before in the history of the world
And Philly. And the Nets. And...
It’s somewhat likely he won’t be here again next season, and we have Nate. Woot woot.
man. Really overcast day and I feel like getting in sweats and watching a good basketball game. The last two losses have just sucked the life out of me.
#52
"We have nothing to lose." - Martell
Poison singer Bret Michaels had a brain hemorrhage earlier today
He’s in intensive care and there’s very little information being made public otherwise.
That's too bad
I didn’t like Poison….but that is not right
Phil Mickelson: "A Great shot is when you pull it off.....a smart shot is when you don't have the guts to try it"’
by 92wastheyear on Apr 23, 2010 5:25 PM PDT up reply actions
So anyone know how many code updates were done to SBN?
There is no longer a notification of “0 recs” next to our comments (it only shows if there are recs) and search is broken.
by Timmay! on Apr 23, 2010 4:56 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs
I hadn't noticed the rec thing before, but now I can't not see it
they probably did it because it somehow saved a lot of work on the backend.
Sorry 'bout that.
I actually don’t mind the rec change, it’s cleaner this way, and you can easily search for posts that are recommended by doing a ctrl-f for recs.
I’m just curious what else has changed. I’m notoriously underwhelmed by SBM updates since they did the site redo (I liked the site redo, just haven’t been impressed since then).
Well they still have disabled the 'blink' tag
so that is one think that we will have to wait until the next update for.
Lol, I like the Bulls' beat writer
What’s the deal with the Bulls’ acquisition of Omer Asik? Is he ready to contribute for the 2010-11 season? I read that he’s been dealing with injuries. Vinnie Dixon, Chicago
At this point, Asik has taken on almost Kukoc-like mythic proportions. Yes, Asik has suffered torn knee ligaments and a broken collarbone in successive seasons. But he is back playing and the Bulls are prepared for him to attend training camp next October. Beyond that, in a nod to having never seen him play and covered both Kukoc AND Dragan Tarlac, I’ll hold off on any judgments.
Is it still getting power?
Try a different usb cable if you have one. Also try the old nintendo standby, blowing out the port to make sure there’s not too much dust.
Do a reboot and if that doesn’t work a reset of the iPod (if you have the songs on the laptop that is, since those will be erased).
I've now done the whole centre and menu button thing about 6 times. iTunes still insists on saying it can't read it.
Silver linings. Silver linings. Silver linings.
iPod failure is horrible.
I lost a bunch of songs when mine died recently, because my harddrive had died about two weeks before that. Not only do I have to rip all my albums again, I also lost the songs I had purchased.
Cake or Death?
I said at the start of the series that the biggest thing I’m looking for is seeing who is a playoff player and who isn’t. Very interesting dichotomy developing.
#52
"We have nothing to lose." - Martell
I think we're obviously stuck on "next year"
Since we don’t have Oden or Roy.
If we NEVER have Oden, then that is another problem.
But this year, with the injuries, is inherently a “next year” deal.
We should be analyzing the co-stars and role players though.
#52
I was sooo excited during the summer for this season to finally start.
I don’t want to get my hopes up too high again for next season :-(
Team KP
I will be excited
But know how easily it can go South.
We gotta see Roy and Oden together for long stretches before anything else.
#52
yep this year was crazy with how hyped up I was
and then Batum couldn’t play for the first half of the season, plus the rooks were hurt, and then Oden, and then, actually, I’m go stop because I don’t want to think about it.
Cake or Death?
My excitement started when I heard Hedo ditched us.
And then the season finally started and everything took a turn for the worst.
Next year should be light years better because it’s a little difficult to get much worse than this year has been.
Team KP
Well, we can’t fire Nate because he didn’t have a full roster. We can’t get a new point guard since we have to see what happens with Miller and Jerryd. We almost couldn’t trade Travis since we didn’t know what would happen with Nic and Martell. We obviously don’t know what will happen with Greg. And Joel. We’re also hoping LaMarcus makes the step to become an All-Star. And then…
Like everyone I don’t know how it turns out. But I’m fairly good at spotting trends (I just suck at capitalizing on them). We are one year behind the Vulcan masterplan, and other teams thanks to the high cap will consolidate free agents this summer which we likely can’t because our cap space was in 2009 and our two best players have PPP. Landing someone like Harris or striking gold in the draft would be extreme luck. Timbo got that one right: We’ve fallen from the next sure golden team to being a team with a lot of question marks that might be anything from still a champion to a perennial first round playoff out fairly fast.
there is no way we’re a perennial first round team if healthy. Not to call you out, but you are often making judgments on our roster on what kind of personnel will need to be perfect for Nate to succeed; at some point, we ask if the coach is a deterrent to the players, and if he needs to go.
Now, I know you aren’t a Nate fanboy or anything. I just think he’s a lot more easily replaced.
#52
"We have nothing to lose." - Martell
I would love to see what this team can do in a more flexible system, since I’ve been on record that the team likely has more individual talent than it can show in this one. Other coaches maximize sucky role players into capable producers, and we rather deduct abilities that someone like Rudy or Nic has in order to have Roy and LaMarcus take most of the shots. I just think Nate has the highest standing of any team executive in Seattle, and is the least likely to be fired this summer.
Other coaches maximize sucky role players into capable producers, and we rather deduct abilities that someone like Rudy or Nic has in order to have Roy and LaMarcus take most of the shots.
Sigh.
Uh....don't most teams give their best players most of the shots?
and won’t it always be that way?
Phil Mickelson: "A Great shot is when you pull it off.....a smart shot is when you don't have the guts to try it"’
by 92wastheyear on Apr 23, 2010 5:33 PM PDT up reply actions
SA's best players get the majority of the shots, but they've maximized the talent around them.
Other teams have done this, but they’re a good example because their stars do take lots of shots.
Criticizing not getting most out of of role players is fine
….but having your best players take more shots than others on the team is a given on every team. I would like to see an example where the best offensive players aren’t taking the most shots. That is problem I had with Norsk’s quote
Phil Mickelson: "A Great shot is when you pull it off.....a smart shot is when you don't have the guts to try it"’
by 92wastheyear on Apr 23, 2010 5:43 PM PDT up reply actions
No, you're right
Time can slip away with the “ifs”.
If we are never healthy, then we are definitely a first round out each year. Maybe more if it goes right, but that doesn’t matter— being a good playoff team isn’t enough. We need more.
If Oden isn’t able to be Oden, then it becomes changing the team around to compensate for that. I hope to Jesus that Oden is allowed to be Oden for long stretches, because he’s a good kid who is very effective at the big man basketeering. Plus, it’ll make our plans a helluva lot easier.
#52
This is why I argue for trading Aldridge more than anything.
If we can stay healthy, he is a good fit as a stretch 4, fast-break threat, and occasional basket down low. Unfortunately, I no longer think we can count on healthy Oden or even Roy in the future. While LA would be perfectly fine as a 3rd wheel on a contending team, he is not good enough to be a 2nd or emergency 1st option for such team.
It’s not really LA’s fault, but due to the fragility of our top two guys, sacrificing him is a likely necessity if our goal is to advance past the first round.
"I think he’s been doing some good things. I think he’s been doing some good things. He’s had to play a lot of minutes lately with Blake being out. I think he’s been doing some good things." -Nate McMillan
I am worried
That he doesn’t fit health or not.
If we’re all healthy, he ain’t getting the touches he needs to help the team, and if he ain’t scoring, he isn’t doing a LOT of other stuff. He is capable of the other stuff, but will be do it better than a role player who ONLY does that stuff? I doubt it.
And as we’re seeing right now, he also isn’t the go-to guy to run an offense through under pressure.
I definitely think LMA has the talent and body and athleticism and skills to be a #3 on a very good team. But I don’t think his aggressiveness, focus, or mindset is made for it.
Not right now at least.
#52
I don't think #3 guy has to be a killer, like #1 and/or #2. Two is enough to work and win a series with as long as #3 doesn't completely go into the toilets.
Also, I would venture to guess that he would find things to help the team with if he was relieved of the pressure of carrying the team as one of top two player. (although defensive rebounds isn’t likely one of those) He does have the tools to be a good defender and is rather good offensive rebounder when he is crashing the boards.
Even as a 3rd option, I think 18 and 7 is very doable for Aldridge. But, we really have to start planning for the future where our #1 or #2 (maybe even both!) is out missing playoff series due to durability issues.
"I think he’s been doing some good things. I think he’s been doing some good things. He’s had to play a lot of minutes lately with Blake being out. I think he’s been doing some good things." -Nate McMillan
It's
It’s been a stark and obvious divide.
Overthinker Martell: Good.
Overthinker Bayless: Good.
I am inclined to give Rudy a pass because he came ready to play last year and this year is such a bummer for Rudy overall.
LMA is giving in to the sum of all fears.
#52
I like that Bayless, Martell, and Nic play with a “screw it” attitude in the playoffs.
#52
"We have nothing to lose." - Martell
I'm ready for Martell and Bayless to start tomorrow
If a starting change announcement happened in the morning (no way Nate would tip his hand tonight), I’d have no complaints.
I support this plan.
"I think he’s been doing some good things. I think he’s been doing some good things. He’s had to play a lot of minutes lately with Blake being out. I think he’s been doing some good things." -Nate McMillan
They PLAY
And don’t freeze under the moment.
I don’t think it’s bad to want that in our players. The best guys will get the most pressure, so our best guys need to be able to deal with that pressure. That’s been my problem with LMA— the doubles are horribly aggressive doubles by intimidating defenders. He has numerous ways to counter it. I don’t expect the perfect move each time (I am watching from above, it’s different when in the middle of the play), but it just seems so apparent he is freezing and hesitating under the weight of being made to make that decision, to carry the team.
If he is gonna be one of the best players on a good team, he has to be able to handle that. No way around that.
#52
Arrgh, typo
“the doubles are horribly aggressive doubles by intimidating defenders” should be “the doubles are NOT horribly aggressive doubles by intimidating defenders”.
#52
Awesome might be bit strong.
But he has proven that he can play in the big stages, so you have to think other things are at issue with him.
"I think he’s been doing some good things. I think he’s been doing some good things. He’s had to play a lot of minutes lately with Blake being out. I think he’s been doing some good things." -Nate McMillan
agreed
this isnt the same active speedy rudy that would run defenders out of breath that we saw last year. even if he couldnt get his shot going last year…he would still run circles around defenders and tiring them out. haven’t really seen that regularly this year.
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"Did they really expect me to bow down to Jesus?!?" ~Sophia
"At first glance, I saw a fairly unremarkable penis." ~Sophia on Greg Oden
by Philthyanimal on Apr 23, 2010 5:09 PM PDT up reply actions
which also explains why his shot doesn’t fall. gotta have the legs for that.
If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you’re gonna see some serious [stuff].
by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 5:12 PM PDT up reply actions
This year is useless to judge Rudy on, he's never recovered from his injuries fully.
Next year will be very telling, which is good, because extension talks are after that.
I put Rudy in a “I give you a little more time, but you better show me somethin’”
#52
"We have nothing to lose." - Martell
I put most of them into two camps:
Playoff-incompatible
Nate
LMA
Playoff-good
Marty
Nic
Bayless to a lesser extent
Then, unknown with Rudy.
#52
"We have nothing to lose." - Martell
Even though he has been very limited
I really like what I’ve seen from Dante. REALLY like it. Dante needs to get more minutes next year, for sure.
Cake or Death?
yeah, I just don’t think we’ve seen enough time from Dante to judge him on a playoff basis.
#52
"We have nothing to lose." - Martell
I'd like to find out.
Juwan is struggling out there. I’m very concerned the Phoenix would take advantage of Dante, but the only way is to put him out there and find out.
What’s the worst that happens? We lose by 40?
I know Nate will never do it
but I do think, at this point, Dante is a better body on the floor than Juwan. Between his butter fingers, and the 2(maybe it was even 3) consecutive fouls when we were trying to make our comeback and were already in the penalty by Howard really killed the momentum.
Cake or Death?
ha I didn't even finish my thought.
That should end with “Howard has just been a mess on the floor lately.”
Cake or Death?
i'm starting to understand why the best 6 men
tend to be slashers/scorers. they don’t need anyone else (on the bench or starting) to help them succeed. rudy is more of a glue guy rather than a 6th man. his success is dependent of who he is surrounded by. most teams dont have the luxury of having a solid or deep bench, and guys like rudy would have difficulty succeeding on teams who don’t necessarily have the right pieces.
"There was a time when this blog was for intelligent BASKETBALL fans. It has unfortunately become O-Live 2…" ~Ilikeemall
"Did they really expect me to bow down to Jesus?!?" ~Sophia
"At first glance, I saw a fairly unremarkable penis." ~Sophia on Greg Oden
by Philthyanimal on Apr 23, 2010 5:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Problem with him seems to be that he plays better the more consistently he gets used
He’s not the spark-plug off the bench type. Otherwise he would be an ideal backup.
And even if he ain't hitting shots
He can do MORE than just sometimes-score. I won’t expect him to be consistent with his offense, since he has never been consistent with his scoring.
But he’s active, he plays hard, can defend multiple positions, rebound, get out in transition, and really wants to win.
#52
It might also be a bad thing
That a role player “really wanting to win” is praiseworthy right now.
WIN GAME 4, BLAZERS. GEEZ.
#52
How dare you be mean to Darko as well
Darko can be a good role player, I don’t get what is with you today Cloudy. It’s like you have to tear down everyone around you to feel better about yourself. That is just sad, Cloudy, just sad.
You’re really disappointing me today, Mr. Day. Really letting me down.
#52
It wasn't supposed to be common knowledge
Phil Mickelson: "A Great shot is when you pull it off.....a smart shot is when you don't have the guts to try it"’
by 92wastheyear on Apr 23, 2010 6:01 PM PDT up reply actions
listen to my songs i posted!
maybe they will help!
If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you’re gonna see some serious [stuff].
by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 5:58 PM PDT up reply actions
i see.
good luck in your quest.
If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you’re gonna see some serious [stuff].
by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 6:04 PM PDT up reply actions
hahahaha….
you ask to see the driver’s license don’t you…
stay away from Corvallis High, cloudy!!!!
If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you’re gonna see some serious [stuff].
by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Sexual Healing?
Phil Mickelson: "A Great shot is when you pull it off.....a smart shot is when you don't have the guts to try it"’
by 92wastheyear on Apr 23, 2010 6:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Why ya rippin' on Marvin?
Marvin is a bonafide good starter.
That is just rude, Cloudy. Man. So mean :-(
#52
Did you know Tony Parker could be traded this summer because they now have George Hill?
In other news, Chris Paul could be traded because they now have Collison, a new coach, and soon a new owner. And Al Horford is doing coke. We should get all three.
If LA develops a coke habit, does that mean he might become as awesome as Horford?
Inquiring minds want to know.
"I think he’s been doing some good things. I think he’s been doing some good things. He’s had to play a lot of minutes lately with Blake being out. I think he’s been doing some good things." -Nate McMillan
I’m excited for the game tonight. I really like SA and, for some reason, I hate the new Butler/Haywood Mavs. I always liked Dirk, but the hate is strong for the rest of that team.
#52
"We have nothing to lose." - Martell
Sounds good. I hate the Spurs team (not the organization, really the players. Ginobili and Duncan's dumb buggly eyes and Parker).
I only like Blair on that team. And maybe Hill. Mason is a Richard too. So is Pop.
I really like Manu and Duncan, with Hill being one of my favorite young guys to watch. I also think that McDyess is criminally underrated, so it’s a fun team for me. Pop is a genius
#52
"We have nothing to lose." - Martell
McDyess is nice, considering what he’s been through. I kind of hope Joel can conserve himself like him, though McDyess got injured at a younger age. Ginobili is the worst flopper the league had ever seen and I really don’t like him. Duncan is a great player, I just hate hate hate his behavior of never having caused a foul in his life. Jefferson should just admit that he is gay and be done with it. Pop is a great coach but also one of the endless whiners.
ALL the good ones pander to the referees, even the Dirk. :)
#52
"We have nothing to lose." - Martell
Yeah, but he doesn’t complain about every foul and gets hacked a lot when he doesn’t have the ball trying to establish position.
Dirk also gets a lot of favorable whistles on jumpers. He doesn’t complain as much as Duncan, but he works the refs as all stars do. They’re all annoying, including Brandon.
#52
"We have nothing to lose." - Martell
I can't even think of someone
They all do the “wha??!? wha!! Wha?!?!?!??!” thing when they don’t get a call.
#52
Jefferson should just admit that he is gay and be done with it
Hahaha I love that as a critique.
I don’t mind the Spurs but I am sure I’d feel different if they got our goat over and over, like the Lakers have.
#52
It’s not a critique, it’s just something that would make me like him more if he was the first NBA “star” player to come out.
All I'm hearing is a man who hates gays and dislikes Jefferson because of it
Sorry Norsk; I’m reading between the lines and it’s all I see. I bet you didn’t even dislike the Spurs before Jefferson joined.
#52
Did you see the George Hill pictures? No homo, but that could cause some disturbances in the locker room ;)
This one is safe for BE http://www.terezowens.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/31.jpg
what would cause distrubances?
"There was a time when this blog was for intelligent BASKETBALL fans. It has unfortunately become O-Live 2…" ~Ilikeemall
"Did they really expect me to bow down to Jesus?!?" ~Sophia
"At first glance, I saw a fairly unremarkable penis." ~Sophia on Greg Oden
by Philthyanimal on Apr 23, 2010 5:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Timmy would get wiener envy
If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you’re gonna see some serious [stuff].
by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 5:37 PM PDT up reply actions
hahaha….nope. i shoulda said Duncan to avoid confusion.,
sorry to almost ruin your rep timmAy!!!!!!
If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you’re gonna see some serious [stuff].
by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 5:40 PM PDT up reply actions
yeah dood he's so fine
loveisrespect
by portlandgiirl91 on Apr 23, 2010 5:40 PM PDT up reply actions
I said similar last night
This seems like a necessity… at the very minimum, do it long enough to cool him down. If you’re going to lose, let someone else beat you this time.
yep.
on a tangentially related note, my roommate saw Nate’s coaching record… “wait, why does he have a losing record.”
#52
"We have nothing to lose." - Martell
well….to be fair….he’s had some pretty bad teams before building them up to good ones.
If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you’re gonna see some serious [stuff].
by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 5:24 PM PDT up reply actions
How many current coaches have a winning record?
Pops, SVG, Phil, perhaps Doc and George Karl at this point?
yeah, it’s funny to me that there are so few elite coaches and then a mess of average ones.
#52
"We have nothing to lose." - Martell
You've got to have a very good team to rack up repeated lopsided series results
You need a few 4-1 and 4-2’s to make up for those years you lose in the first round, or badly in the second round.
Oh then I'm sure there's a few more.
You’ve got to be either really good, really lucky (I’m looking at you Doc) or really opportunistic.
You would have be good from the get go (looking PJ here) and stay good ...forever
otherwise you end up like Don Nelson
Phil Mickelson: "A Great shot is when you pull it off.....a smart shot is when you don't have the guts to try it"’
by 92wastheyear on Apr 23, 2010 5:46 PM PDT up reply actions
it’d be nice if they did that.
can’t for the life of me figure out why they don’t.
If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you’re gonna see some serious [stuff].
by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 5:19 PM PDT up reply actions
our close outs on the 3 pt shooters
have been painfully slow and hesitant
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"Did they really expect me to bow down to Jesus?!?" ~Sophia
"At first glance, I saw a fairly unremarkable penis." ~Sophia on Greg Oden
by Philthyanimal on Apr 23, 2010 5:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Screw you iPod, with you're connecting, disconnecting, okay to disconnect. I wanted to wipe you clean but you won't let me.
I blame Steve.
Silver linings. Silver linings. Silver linings.
So, football fans
did your team draft well? Mine (the Giants) did horrible. I wish I was a Niners fan, my Niners fan buddy is incredibly happy with their’s, basically they got exactly what they needed/wanted.
Cake or Death?
As an Iggles fan, I am required by custom to not like you.
Pretty meh for the birds as well. Didn’t like giving up so much for Graham, but can’t fault the picks so far since we need to shore up the D more than anything.
"I think he’s been doing some good things. I think he’s been doing some good things. He’s had to play a lot of minutes lately with Blake being out. I think he’s been doing some good things." -Nate McMillan
haha i often get criticized for not hating Eagles fans enough
I don’t like the team at all, but I don’t hate Eagles fans like I hate Lakers fans. And, since you’re an Eagles fan, what do you think of giving up Mcnabb?
Cake or Death?
Same here. I am rather ambivalent about the Giants. Hate the cowboys though....as in laker hate.
I think it was time for McNabb to go, even though I was a big supporter of his from day 1. We did make out couple good picks out of him, and it was time we need to see what Kolb can do. I never thought McNabb was quite the fit for type of offense that we try to run..either change the QB or change the system.
In any case, I don’t think I can stomach another 10-6 season. Even if we take some lumps this year, I’d like to see some progress towards bigger and better things.
"I think he’s been doing some good things. I think he’s been doing some good things. He’s had to play a lot of minutes lately with Blake being out. I think he’s been doing some good things." -Nate McMillan
Yep my hatred for the Cowboys is the only thing stronger than Laker hate
Any time they do well, I cringe a little. And I always liked McNabb as a character guy, but not being an Eagles fan, I couldn’t really say what he’d be for actually offensive skill (except he torched us pretty often), and Kolb seemed to show a lot in the short time he got to play with McNabb’s injury this year.
Cake or Death?
Rooting for McNabb is definitely an exercise in patience.
There are games when he is making plays that only he can make, breaking away from tackle and firing lasers to receivers. Then you get games where he is bouncing everything in the dirt or throwing it behind guys. Donovan’s weakness always has been hitting guys in strides in timing patterns, and that’s what WC offense predicates on.
With Kolb, the Hills aren’t as high but valleys aren’t as deep, either. I’d like to see us a draft a QB in later rounds just in case, though.
"I think he’s been doing some good things. I think he’s been doing some good things. He’s had to play a lot of minutes lately with Blake being out. I think he’s been doing some good things." -Nate McMillan
how have u felt about the offseason moves so far?
i have loved them, it’s about time this team completely retooled, and with the way they have brought in talent they could be only a couple seasons away from being serious contenders again. I’m a little fond of the picks so far
by HD on Apr 23, 2010 5:43 PM PDT up reply actions
I like the offseason moves as well.
The picks themselves aren’t bad. It’s just that I tend to subscribe to “more picks, the better theory” so I tend to like to see us trading down rather than up. That was rather a heavy price for Graham so he better be able to get to the QB.
"I think he’s been doing some good things. I think he’s been doing some good things. He’s had to play a lot of minutes lately with Blake being out. I think he’s been doing some good things." -Nate McMillan
well the eagles have done plenty of that in the last round
loaded on 4 and 5’s
by HD on Apr 23, 2010 5:50 PM PDT up reply actions
i’m still waiting for my team to make its first pick (bears)
by EvilKaramazov on Apr 23, 2010 5:50 PM PDT up reply actions
l0l! i love him
http://tweetphoto.com/19642260
loveisrespect
by portlandgiirl91 on Apr 23, 2010 5:34 PM PDT reply actions
rob dyrdek. how far you from his fantasy factory?
loveisrespect
by portlandgiirl91 on Apr 23, 2010 5:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Is he from that Rob and the fat guy show?
If so, I met him before at a thingy.
I don’t know where his factory is. I heard it’s pretty cool. I don’t think it’s too close.
#52
yes, Rob & Big. best show ever. was. at least.
wouldn’t doubt. i’d love to hang out with him.
i believe it’s in LA
loveisrespect
by portlandgiirl91 on Apr 23, 2010 5:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Goole says it is near downtown
Makes sense, with the warehouses and crap.
So, he’s about 10 miles away east of me. Without traffic, a quick drive, with traffic, an hour.
#52
So, do we keep defending the Nash-Amare pick and roll and hope their shooters cool off
or do we try to stay home on their shooters and live with the result of the Nash-Amare P&R?
"In fact you might say that Ugly is the Blazers' secret weapon this year."
-Dave
i think we defend the pick and roll and stay home on Richardson. let Frye shoot….he hasn’t shot well. i mean, what have we got to lose. just can’t let Richardson keep beating us.
If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you’re gonna see some serious [stuff].
by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 5:37 PM PDT up reply actions
the thing is you can't do both
You can’t help on the P&R and stay out on Richardson because the Suns are smart enough to have him positioned in such a way that help defense must come from his defender.
"In fact you might say that Ugly is the Blazers' secret weapon this year."
-Dave
i trust you on these kinds of things.
i was just thinking about the picture i saw posted by Ben (i think) where it showed how the Blazers overloaded on the pick and roll, but then the suns would swing the ball around the perimeter to the guy in the corner (richardson) who would be open. the Blazers would hope to rotate faster.
to me, it seems like if you still overload, but just have a guy stay on Richardson (overload with someone else), then they swing the ball around, it just stops at Frye or Dudley or someone instead of getting all the way to Richardson. My thought was, just let those guys try and beat you. Cause Richardson obviously is, so what have we got to lose?
but it is very possible i’m missing something in this strategy.
If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you’re gonna see some serious [stuff].
by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 5:43 PM PDT up reply actions
no, that's one strategy
Sometime J-Rich will be in the corner, sometimes he’ll be the first one to catch the ball when it rotates. If they see us staying home on J-Rich no matter what, they’ll move him from the corner to the angle where he’s the first guy to catch the ball because he’s the one open when the defender helps on the P&R.
"In fact you might say that Ugly is the Blazers' secret weapon this year."
-Dave
but if we stay on him…..won’t that mean the open guy is in the corner and Richardson is still covered? basically, whoever isn’t defending Richardson would be the 3rd guy to go to the pnr….
If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you’re gonna see some serious [stuff].
by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 5:48 PM PDT up reply actions
it might work a few times, but the Suns will adjust so that we *must* choose between
leaving Richardson to help or staying on him to prevent the 3. Of course, if Frye or someone else gets hot from distance it won’t matter or if Richardson is cold it won’t matter.
"In fact you might say that Ugly is the Blazers' secret weapon this year."
-Dave
yeah. i was most confused i guess about why both defending the pnr and staying home on only Richardson wouldn’t work. or, at least, why it would be worse than what we’re doing now.
but i can see now how it would be more easily exploited in a pretty quick fashion. might only work for a quarter at most. maybe, at best, it’s something they could pull out of their hat to throw off the Suns for a bit?
If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you’re gonna see some serious [stuff].
by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 5:57 PM PDT up reply actions
it could work for a bit
or you could do it randomly to (try to) confuse them.
I would just like to see the team rotate better. They were doing a good job of that for a brief stretch during the late game attempt at a comeback. Chase them off that 3 point line and make them take contested shots.
"In fact you might say that Ugly is the Blazers' secret weapon this year."
-Dave
we've sent 3 men a few times during pnr
it’d be easily exploitable if 1 of our remaining 2 players stay on richardson 100% of the time
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"Did they really expect me to bow down to Jesus?!?" ~Sophia
"At first glance, I saw a fairly unremarkable penis." ~Sophia on Greg Oden
by Philthyanimal on Apr 23, 2010 5:42 PM PDT up reply actions
that’s true. my line of thought was that it’s being easily exploited now without doing it….would it hurt to try another way? make someone else beat us?
If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you’re gonna see some serious [stuff].
by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 5:44 PM PDT up reply actions
i would think they'd exploit
it and give themselves a layup rather than a 3point shot
"There was a time when this blog was for intelligent BASKETBALL fans. It has unfortunately become O-Live 2…" ~Ilikeemall
"Did they really expect me to bow down to Jesus?!?" ~Sophia
"At first glance, I saw a fairly unremarkable penis." ~Sophia on Greg Oden
by Philthyanimal on Apr 23, 2010 5:45 PM PDT up reply actions
i suppose it might come down to how fast they could adjust.
and with Nash, probably pretty fast. i guess that’s why it’s good to have more than one gameplan. which doesn’t seem to be the Blazers strong suit right now.
If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you’re gonna see some serious [stuff].
by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 5:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Mixing it up might be nice.
Maybe throw a little 2-3 zone for couple possessions to confuse them a bit.
"I think he’s been doing some good things. I think he’s been doing some good things. He’s had to play a lot of minutes lately with Blake being out. I think he’s been doing some good things." -Nate McMillan
we cant just rely on 1 set strategy
nash will just tear it apart…the only way is to give nash a ton of different looks and hopefully we will catch him off guard. like payton manning…i’m sure nash will have a counter for everything we throw at him.
"There was a time when this blog was for intelligent BASKETBALL fans. It has unfortunately become O-Live 2…" ~Ilikeemall
"Did they really expect me to bow down to Jesus?!?" ~Sophia
"At first glance, I saw a fairly unremarkable penis." ~Sophia on Greg Oden
by Philthyanimal on Apr 23, 2010 5:41 PM PDT up reply actions
of course
but I’m just throwing out the general strategy. Are we going to continue to stop the P&R or get out on shooters.
"In fact you might say that Ugly is the Blazers' secret weapon this year."
-Dave
well
i guess lets rank the outcomes
1. Nash Assist – Amare
2. Nash Jumper over the top
3. Nash Drive
4. Nash assist – perimeter shooter
and determine which is the best case scenario
"There was a time when this blog was for intelligent BASKETBALL fans. It has unfortunately become O-Live 2…" ~Ilikeemall
"Did they really expect me to bow down to Jesus?!?" ~Sophia
"At first glance, I saw a fairly unremarkable penis." ~Sophia on Greg Oden
by Philthyanimal on Apr 23, 2010 5:48 PM PDT up reply actions
oops
didnt mean to put that in any order…wanted feedback on how it should be ranked.
"There was a time when this blog was for intelligent BASKETBALL fans. It has unfortunately become O-Live 2…" ~Ilikeemall
"Did they really expect me to bow down to Jesus?!?" ~Sophia
"At first glance, I saw a fairly unremarkable penis." ~Sophia on Greg Oden
by Philthyanimal on Apr 23, 2010 5:49 PM PDT up reply actions
In order of Blazer preference
Nash jumper over the top
Nash drive
Nash assist to perimeter shooter
Nash assist to Amare (most likely inside of 12 feet or a dunk)
We want to force Nash to be the offense, not the distributer
We’d rather have them shoot from distance then get shots around the hoop
However, if they stay hot from 3, you have to adjust
"In fact you might say that Ugly is the Blazers' secret weapon this year."
-Dave
i'll swap
and put a nash drive as best option and assisting amare as the worst possible situation. however i do agree that we want nash to do the scoring himself and not involve his teammates.
when nash drives he often stops short and elects to shoot an elbow jumper when his layup might be heavily contested. looking at the game 3 shot chart you can see an abundance of shots from this area that ended up as misses. http://espn.go.com/nba/shotchart?gameId=300422022
i will take the risk that we might give up a layup to nash as long as we can force him to shoot some mid range jumpers part of the time.
"There was a time when this blog was for intelligent BASKETBALL fans. It has unfortunately become O-Live 2…" ~Ilikeemall
"Did they really expect me to bow down to Jesus?!?" ~Sophia
"At first glance, I saw a fairly unremarkable penis." ~Sophia on Greg Oden
by Philthyanimal on Apr 23, 2010 6:08 PM PDT up reply actions
rank
nash drive
nash shot over the top
nash assist to perimter
nash to amare
"There was a time when this blog was for intelligent BASKETBALL fans. It has unfortunately become O-Live 2…" ~Ilikeemall
"Did they really expect me to bow down to Jesus?!?" ~Sophia
"At first glance, I saw a fairly unremarkable penis." ~Sophia on Greg Oden
by Philthyanimal on Apr 23, 2010 6:09 PM PDT up reply actions
darn u ps3 updates
this is taking forever and im only half way through. at least the draft is still going on and my eagles pick soon
ugh the PS3 updates drew me even further away from that system than I already was.
I still love my PS3 and especially the blu ray player, but they take forever and some of them actually make the system worse off. And, geeze I’m surrounded by Eagles fans.
Cake or Death?
Who picked the ugly quarterback Tom was talking about?
Also in retrospect I kind of like the Tebow pick for Denver. At least it’s not franchise crippling. They can keep Orton as the starter and trade their #2. And Tebow swears he’ll just do what the coach says in any system. You know he’ll work hard and not cause much trouble if he gets underused.
who clausen?
he went to carolina who really needed a qb.
tebow makes a lot more sense if they didn’t just trade for brady quinn, and it’s a rather terrible pick if u think of him as a guy that’s just going to be a good character guy and not play for a few seasons. At least it is for mcdaniels, a guy who has made some questionable moves so far and built his defense to win now.
by HD on Apr 23, 2010 5:48 PM PDT up reply actions
TV By The Numbers has a fascinating look at how the first seven weeks of Jay Leno’s second try at "The Tonight Show" compares to Conan O’Brien’s first "Tonight Show" try.
Seven weeks in, Leno is doing no better than Conan.
partly bc
nbc screwed it up and turned off a ton of viewers. i’ve boycotted nbc late night tv ever since. most of the times i always just caught leno in order to watch conan anyways.
"There was a time when this blog was for intelligent BASKETBALL fans. It has unfortunately become O-Live 2…" ~Ilikeemall
"Did they really expect me to bow down to Jesus?!?" ~Sophia
"At first glance, I saw a fairly unremarkable penis." ~Sophia on Greg Oden
by Philthyanimal on Apr 23, 2010 5:52 PM PDT up reply actions
I don’t boycott it so much as I choose to watch something entertaining
#10, #52
by The Arkitect on Apr 23, 2010 6:10 PM PDT up reply actions
hey, they scrubbed out my sarcasm tag!
Note to SB Nation: you really should implement a sarcasm tag in your next update.
one of my favorite ducks Ed Dickson just went to the ravens
add in that they have haloti ngata(another one of my favorite former ducks) and they might have just moved into position as my second favorite nfl team. If they draft thurmond 3 they will have locked that position up.
wow, nice.
Ed Dickson was signing at Clackamas town center, with Blount recently, I came across it by accident so didn’t have anything to get signed, and it was 5 dollars per person, AND the line was huge. It was kinda cool to see them there though.
Cake or Death?
vajazzling does as well
"There was a time when this blog was for intelligent BASKETBALL fans. It has unfortunately become O-Live 2…" ~Ilikeemall
"Did they really expect me to bow down to Jesus?!?" ~Sophia
"At first glance, I saw a fairly unremarkable penis." ~Sophia on Greg Oden
by Philthyanimal on Apr 23, 2010 6:13 PM PDT up reply actions
the catchiness part is lame
incredibly corny
"There was a time when this blog was for intelligent BASKETBALL fans. It has unfortunately become O-Live 2…" ~Ilikeemall
"Did they really expect me to bow down to Jesus?!?" ~Sophia
"At first glance, I saw a fairly unremarkable penis." ~Sophia on Greg Oden
by Philthyanimal on Apr 23, 2010 6:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Rick Pitino interviewed during the Celtics-Heat game, with some dude trying to hold his mug into the camera. FAIL.
But the game is at least close. Is there a way Shav profits from this while the Heat and Celtics both lose?
Odd
Carlos Jimenez and Joel Freeland, Unicaja’s top two players, have an absolutely identical overall rating: 384 cumulative points for a 13.2 per game average.
that was a pretty serious little run
every time I watch the heat play, I feel so bad for Wade. Guy’s too good to be on that team.
Cake or Death?
it also doesn't help that I really hate the Celtics
so seeing this series be so lopsided is even worse.
Cake or Death?
oh cool the Blazers one is finally up
I checked earlier today and it wasn’t there yet. That one is very tragicomic
Cake or Death?
Mhm, scouting site Eurohopes ranks European players
All TOP 10
1 Danilo Gallinari SF
2 Ricky Rubio PG
3 Nicolas Batum SF
4 Jan Vesely SF (in the draft this year)
5 Donatas Motiejunas C (in the draft this year)
6 Omri Casspi SF
7 Enes Kanter C (Nike Hoops Summit top scorer replacing Dirk, 2011/12 draft)
8 Rodrigue Beaubois PG
9 Kostas Koufos C
10 Victor Claver PF
1988 ’s TOP 5
1 Danilo Gallinari SF
2 Nicolas Batum SF
3 Omri Casspi SF
4 Rodrigue Beaubois PG
5 Victor Claver PF
1989’s TOP 5
1 Kostas Koufos C
2 Robin Benzing PF (could be in the draft this year, though I like a fellow German C better)
3 Pablo Aguilar PF
4 Edwin Jackson SG
5 Milan Macvan PF (should be higher)
1990’s TOP 5
1 Ricky Rubio PG
2Jan Vesely SF
3 Donatas Motiejunas C
4 Nihad Djedovic SF
5 Kostas Papanikolaou PF
1991’s TOP 5
1 Dejan Musli C
2 Tomas Satoransky PG
3 Nikola Mirotic C
4 Branislav Djekic PF
5 Augusto Cesar Lima C
1992’s TOP 5
1 Enes Kanter C
2 Jonas Valanciunas C
3 Alessandro Gentile SG
4 Haukur Palsson SF
5 Philipp Neumann C
wheres pau?
"There was a time when this blog was for intelligent BASKETBALL fans. It has unfortunately become O-Live 2…" ~Ilikeemall
"Did they really expect me to bow down to Jesus?!?" ~Sophia
"At first glance, I saw a fairly unremarkable penis." ~Sophia on Greg Oden
by Philthyanimal on Apr 23, 2010 6:19 PM PDT up reply actions
did they rank these players based on birth year?
or were these rankings determined at the year you listed?
"There was a time when this blog was for intelligent BASKETBALL fans. It has unfortunately become O-Live 2…" ~Ilikeemall
"Did they really expect me to bow down to Jesus?!?" ~Sophia
"At first glance, I saw a fairly unremarkable penis." ~Sophia on Greg Oden
by Philthyanimal on Apr 23, 2010 6:21 PM PDT up reply actions
nm stupid question
that seems like an odd way to rank people
"There was a time when this blog was for intelligent BASKETBALL fans. It has unfortunately become O-Live 2…" ~Ilikeemall
"Did they really expect me to bow down to Jesus?!?" ~Sophia
"At first glance, I saw a fairly unremarkable penis." ~Sophia on Greg Oden
by Philthyanimal on Apr 23, 2010 6:21 PM PDT up reply actions
I honestly just thought it was my internet
my Comcast has been horrendous for weeks, so whenever a site is slow, I assume it’s my internet. Also, you think the Mavs will take the game tonight, or SA gonna benefit from their home court?
Cake or Death?
Blazers Edge, at least, has been mad slow the last few days
Maybe only yesterday and today. I haven’t been anywhere else on the SBN network.
#52
The only other SBN site I use is Big Blue View (the Giants one)
And I just lurk there, cause they’re scary meanheads, and it’s offseason , so I have no way of knowing if they’ve been slow or not.
Cake or Death?
I presume it's related to the code changes I've seen the last few days.
Well, assuming this topic isn’t resolved later in the JD and I just don’t know it yet.
I think so. On the other hand, I just learned today’s head ref Mr. Crawford is “bad luck”. The Mavs have lost 16 of the last 17 games under his refereeing.
Oh wow that's a terrible stat
Good luck! My hope of the Blazers getting out of the first round has diminished severely, so now I’m not stressing about second round opponents any more, and SA already has all them rings, so go Dallas!
Cake or Death?
Question: When players get those gatorade bottles during time outs and don't finish them.
because duncan just took a small sip and gave it back.
Do they re-use them? anyone know?
/cambyfive
yeah, but aren't those for away teams only and home teams get the bottles
i just seen the spurs getting those plastic bottles like you would buy at a store.
/cambyfive
all u 2K my player players out
i got a question. Do ya’ll play the full seasons or a shortened version?
not sure, haven't played a full season yet but
i got a question for you:
do you know what stats you need to be able to run full speed with the ball on fast breaks.
i got 90 speed and am not able to do it.
/cambyfive
um 99? lol
"Miller doesn't fit with Portland. He'll never fit. You know it. I know it. The Blazers players know it." - John Canzano Jan 7th, 2010
You're always a lil' slower with the ball in your hands
I got 99 for most stats, and all the athletic stats.
#52
im trying to get the full sprint on fast breaks
like d wade style or any fast guard where they push the ball in front of them and move side to side sord of.
you feel me?
/cambyfive
You should be able to be faster than the defense
When ya get maxed out. Though if a defender has 99 speed, and you are dribbling, they can catch up with you.
If I get ahead of the defense on a fastbreak I am gone.
With the Manu layup package, on a drive or fastbreak where there is a defender back, or in front of the rim, when you go to do the layup, you step around the defender to avoid the charge.
#52
can you play shortened versions?
"Miller doesn't fit with Portland. He'll never fit. You know it. I know it. The Blazers players know it." - John Canzano Jan 7th, 2010
In My Player
I think you can only play 82 game seasons.
In the past, when I played franchise mode in a NBA game, I did the shortened season where I only played each team once.
#52
can you even play a shortened version? i didn’t know that was possible.
If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you’re gonna see some serious [stuff].
by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions
how about dem celtics!!!! hollla
loveisrespect
by portlandgiirl91 on Apr 23, 2010 6:55 PM PDT reply actions
uhm....
Kim Kardashian if nothing else is a brilliant business woman
"Miller doesn't fit with Portland. He'll never fit. You know it. I know it. The Blazers players know it." - John Canzano Jan 7th, 2010
sophia...
"Miller doesn't fit with Portland. He'll never fit. You know it. I know it. The Blazers players know it." - John Canzano Jan 7th, 2010
Making drinks with real lemon and/or lime juice
is such a tricky thing. Too much and it’s very sour, too little and the drink doesn’t taste correct, and you miss out on the basis of the drink. LAME!
Cake or Death?
I aint never done had me none of that moonshine stuffs
But, seriously, I do want to to try it. Right now it’s a gin fizz (lime,lemon, gin and club soda)
Cake or Death?
yarr, so I've heard
I just want to give it a try, so I can say I’ve done so, and so I know what it’s like.
Cake or Death?
I have a geologist friend who brings home
Homemade Mexican mescal,not for the faint hearted
by southern oregon on Apr 23, 2010 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions
too sour? just add water.
If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you’re gonna see some serious [stuff].
by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Mike Barrett needs an editor for his blog:
What’s wrong with this sentence?
Even though it was in a different arena, in a different city, the first half of game two looked like a carbon copy of the first half of game two.
Cake or Death?
he meant to say it was a carbon encased han solo with no skywalker to bail it out.
by EvilKaramazov on Apr 23, 2010 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions
the relationship Spurs fans have with Parker has always interested me. They like him, but don’t love him like they do Manu, Tim, or Bowen.
#52
"We have nothing to lose." - Martell
I haven't followed it at all
I didn’t even know he and Pop didn’t get along… I thought they had trouble at first, of course, but grew close over the long years.
Is it a culture thang? A celebrity thang? An attitude thang?
#52
Which bedger is this?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oCipetcrWFk
"Miller doesn't fit with Portland. He'll never fit. You know it. I know it. The Blazers players know it." - John Canzano Jan 7th, 2010
listen i’m a BARREL OF LAUGHS don’t laugh at me
by EvilKaramazov on Apr 23, 2010 7:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Reminds me of that Starvin Marvin kid
“Crazy” dude, outgoing if ya get to know him, but sorta shy, lives at home… barrel of laughs to be around if ya get to know him.
#52
nah SM has tattoos and earrings
and no glasses
"Miller doesn't fit with Portland. He'll never fit. You know it. I know it. The Blazers players know it." - John Canzano Jan 7th, 2010
next
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKVFWIB0tiU&feature=related
"Miller doesn't fit with Portland. He'll never fit. You know it. I know it. The Blazers players know it." - John Canzano Jan 7th, 2010
The Roybot, I think his name was?
Not Roybot, the girl, but this one guy who used to hang around here.
#52
vomit on me or urinate on me! hahahahahahahah
loveisrespect
by portlandgiirl91 on Apr 23, 2010 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions
haha i can see that
"Miller doesn't fit with Portland. He'll never fit. You know it. I know it. The Blazers players know it." - John Canzano Jan 7th, 2010
you’ve never met me how can you say that?
you’re right…. :(
If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you’re gonna see some serious [stuff].
by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions
only out of love blt. i'm just dat good.
loveisrespect
by portlandgiirl91 on Apr 23, 2010 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions
i’ll be the judge of how good you are!
o_O
If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you’re gonna see some serious [stuff].
by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions
meeeeeeeow!
If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you’re gonna see some serious [stuff].
by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions
i think this one is 92
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18Vx2Ghl1uA&feature=related
"Miller doesn't fit with Portland. He'll never fit. You know it. I know it. The Blazers players know it." - John Canzano Jan 7th, 2010
Thanks a lot
Phil Mickelson: "A Great shot is when you pull it off.....a smart shot is when you don't have the guts to try it"’
by 92wastheyear on Apr 23, 2010 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions
i didnt know which one it was
i just picked an older dude
"Miller doesn't fit with Portland. He'll never fit. You know it. I know it. The Blazers players know it." - John Canzano Jan 7th, 2010
much <3
:)
"Miller doesn't fit with Portland. He'll never fit. You know it. I know it. The Blazers players know it." - John Canzano Jan 7th, 2010
the love that is galactic
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZuepugK8pXk&feature=related
"Miller doesn't fit with Portland. He'll never fit. You know it. I know it. The Blazers players know it." - John Canzano Jan 7th, 2010
portlandgiirl
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VxCHwjX3GrQ&feature=related
"Miller doesn't fit with Portland. He'll never fit. You know it. I know it. The Blazers players know it." - John Canzano Jan 7th, 2010
is that a euphemism?
If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you’re gonna see some serious [stuff].
by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions
i’ve never named my tongue after any animal, now that you ask it.
by EvilKaramazov on Apr 23, 2010 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions
wait…..you’d be the animal in that euphemism?
If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you’re gonna see some serious [stuff].
by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions
i can’t think of a proper response.
If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you’re gonna see some serious [stuff].
by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 7:55 PM PDT up reply actions
you beat me to the joke…..
i wish i was quicker with cleverness.
If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you’re gonna see some serious [stuff].
by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions
every was kung fu fighting!!!!!
"Miller doesn't fit with Portland. He'll never fit. You know it. I know it. The Blazers players know it." - John Canzano Jan 7th, 2010
everybody
"Miller doesn't fit with Portland. He'll never fit. You know it. I know it. The Blazers players know it." - John Canzano Jan 7th, 2010
roybot
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3YMeDtm7N8&feature=related
"Miller doesn't fit with Portland. He'll never fit. You know it. I know it. The Blazers players know it." - John Canzano Jan 7th, 2010
i know, i know
"Miller doesn't fit with Portland. He'll never fit. You know it. I know it. The Blazers players know it." - John Canzano Jan 7th, 2010
brp
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=njtAM1mgAZM&feature=related
"Miller doesn't fit with Portland. He'll never fit. You know it. I know it. The Blazers players know it." - John Canzano Jan 7th, 2010
mortimer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_SVpBAvsyno&feature=related
"Miller doesn't fit with Portland. He'll never fit. You know it. I know it. The Blazers players know it." - John Canzano Jan 7th, 2010
norsk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ook7SzjLrQE&feature=related
"Miller doesn't fit with Portland. He'll never fit. You know it. I know it. The Blazers players know it." - John Canzano Jan 7th, 2010
evil K
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=83iLcd7J5R8&feature=related
"Miller doesn't fit with Portland. He'll never fit. You know it. I know it. The Blazers players know it." - John Canzano Jan 7th, 2010
cloudydays
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=poIV5N7Y9N4&feature=related
"Miller doesn't fit with Portland. He'll never fit. You know it. I know it. The Blazers players know it." - John Canzano Jan 7th, 2010
Them and the Raptors are in the same boat then
Jefferson’s contract is worse than Bargs and Hedo’s combined.
#52
the Spurs fans at PTR are awesome. I love GDTing with them… easily one of the most intelligent and friendly fanbases.
#52
"We have nothing to lose." - Martell
M’s game is great…
7-7 right now….Lopez hit a granny….
should be a good ending.
If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you’re gonna see some serious [stuff].
by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions
i meant 6-6…..
which doesn’t really make a difference….but at least now my comment count is higher
If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you’re gonna see some serious [stuff].
by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions
you mean spurs-blazers
"Miller doesn't fit with Portland. He'll never fit. You know it. I know it. The Blazers players know it." - John Canzano Jan 7th, 2010
you mean Mavs-Suns
"Miller doesn't fit with Portland. He'll never fit. You know it. I know it. The Blazers players know it." - John Canzano Jan 7th, 2010
OMG!!!!!!! tomorrow's game is at 1:30! that's soooooo stupid!
loveisrespect
by portlandgiirl91 on Apr 23, 2010 7:43 PM PDT reply actions
:(
i guess you’ll have to get up at the crack of 1:15pm
If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you’re gonna see some serious [stuff].
by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions
noo i will be up. i plan on running errands with my mother beforehand.
loveisrespect
by portlandgiirl91 on Apr 23, 2010 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions
what a good daughter!
If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you’re gonna see some serious [stuff].
by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions
For real?
Damn, that is stupid. Gotta DVR it.
Though that bodes well; we almost always win when I DVR, and that’s how we won last time.
#52
It's cause if I DVR, it means I am out making something of myself
And that means I get rewarded with a win for being a good boy. It’s science.
#52
I hate the Jazz
but I have to say that their fans don’t need some gimmicky “same color” T-shirt give away to get fired up for a playoff game. Have to respect that.
Most inexplicably NOT Clark Kellogg?
Addicted to Quack
Bavetta starts to look like the Crypt Keeper
There should be a mandatory retirement once you are like twice as old as the oldest active NBA player
if cats stayed kittens forever, i’d like them more.
If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you’re gonna see some serious [stuff].
by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions
i love cats
espesh one that we all know :)
"Miller doesn't fit with Portland. He'll never fit. You know it. I know it. The Blazers players know it." - John Canzano Jan 7th, 2010
I've told this story before
In Santorini there are a bunch of stray nice dogs roaming around, and I wanted to adopt the leader of the group, but in Morocco there are stray cats all over and when eating outside at a restaurant one hopped on my lap, and he was missing a eye and was just a little kitten and so cute.
I wanted to put an eye patch on him and keep him for myself but I couldn’t :-( He was a nice kitty, I could tell.
#52
have fun amigo
"Miller doesn't fit with Portland. He'll never fit. You know it. I know it. The Blazers players know it." - John Canzano Jan 7th, 2010
tebow is gonna be the best!!!!!!!!!!
"Miller doesn't fit with Portland. He'll never fit. You know it. I know it. The Blazers players know it." - John Canzano Jan 7th, 2010
Clausen has an NFL arm, and stuff, it’s a matter of how he translates, which is sketchy for QBs.
I reallly don’t know how McCoy does it; the odds are against him. He doesn’t have the arm strength or zip on the ball that most successful QBs have, mostly because he’s so small. But, Drew Brees had the same thing and he’s Drew Brees.
#52
"We have nothing to lose." - Martell
being drafted in the NFL second round is kinda like being draft mid-first in the NBA. Still a pretty high pick.
#52
"We have nothing to lose." - Martell
I saw it on sports science too
That’s why this guy lost the super bowl
by tominhawaii on Apr 24, 2010 12:34 AM PDT up reply actions
I like McCoy
He’s one of the few spread QBs who actually has transferable skills.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
bears got a safety; all your children are belongs to us.
by EvilKaramazov on Apr 23, 2010 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions
i’ve been a fan since i was very young. some of my earliest memories are playing tecmo bowl w/ the bears and then watching them on the tv. i was a fan ever since, through mostly garbage
by EvilKaramazov on Apr 23, 2010 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions
I've been to Solider Field twice
Crazy loyal fans, love it.
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i saw barry sanders run for over 200 yrds there, back in the old days.
by EvilKaramazov on Apr 23, 2010 8:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Chicago sports fans are fun
Everyone sings the national anthem all the time, its a family atmosphere, they have all their fun traditions, etc.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
on the weekends, at the bar, i sing the fight song to the bar, when they win, w/ my bears peeps.
by EvilKaramazov on Apr 23, 2010 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions
I had Bear Down Chicago Bears stuck in my head for about six months
After my first game there.
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Looks like Denver finally remembered they have a huge edge inside on Utah
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Its on ESPN2
Why they couldn’t do something like that with our games 2-3.
Btw, I blame NBATV for our two losses. My theory will be “confirmed” if we win on TNT tomorrow.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
Last year our only two wins were on NBA TV
But think about it, last three NBA TV games were these two and the Dallas ref debacle.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
Thanklfully none of our games
Except perhaps a potential game 7, will be on ESPN.
And that was only on Sundays. I went to two Friday games myself and we won both impressively (vs. SA and vs. Orlando).
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Mostly because Orlando completely no showed
We shot 43% in the first half and were up 20. And were out-rebounding them by 10 I think. Our Howard was outplaying their Howard, that’s bad, sorry.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
Whatever we do
The award for most disappointing performance by an NBA playoff team this year has to go to Miami.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
I'd rather not be in competition for that award
And barely losing it won’t be any consolation prize.
#52
We're not
NO one expected us to win this thing, I think we still take it 7 honestly (moslty because I can’t stomach the thought of another home loss).
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
Not that it's a real award
But being blown out twice in a row and once at home is purty bad. The saving grace is we won that 1st one and can still tie it up tomorrow— sure as hell doesn’t feel like it though.
That is how this season is in a nut shell… feels a helluva lot worse than it really is at times. After those two blow outs, we almost don’t deserve to tie it up, but I’ll take it!
#52
Even though it didn't warrant a suspension
I was kind of hoping Amare would get one.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
As long as we don't do something similar and get suspended for it
I don’t mind it. I don’t really like suspending guys for fighting, depending on circumstances.
#52
I think KG's was more of a reputational issue
I like that the NBA recognized Amare was at fault though.
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I'm kinda pissed that they won the first game in phoenix now.
Damn teases, getting our hopes up. Why try so hard during the season, overcome all the adversity, only to lay down on your home court during your first playoff home game? If you guys wanted to go fishing so bad, you could have been out already! Just don’t show up the last ten games of the season.
I was blinded to that by sick alley-oops and facials
not to mention Greg crotchifyin’ suckas
by Tyler Durrden on Apr 23, 2010 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Yup
I went into this series thinking I’d be okay with whatever but dang if they raised my expectations.
Every time this year when I’ve had almost no hope we’d win a game, we’ve won it.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
I went into the playoffs with pretty low expectations
I am not really bummed out about the season,just the injuries
by southern oregon on Apr 23, 2010 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions
poop
If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you’re gonna see some serious [stuff].
by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 8:08 PM PDT up reply actions
man….Lowe just grooved that too. yuck
If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you’re gonna see some serious [stuff].
by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 8:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Andruw Jones remembers he's a good player
Oh well.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
I had a whole fanpost started lastnight
I don’t know if I have the energy to finish it….
I was blinded to that by sick alley-oops and facials
not to mention Greg crotchifyin’ suckas
this is the maddest I can remember you being at the Blazers.
#52
"We have nothing to lose." - Martell
Heehee
I ain’t THAT mad, just didn’t think it was a respectable amount of effort and execution at the worst time of the year for that sort of game(s).
#52
I am pretty down about the games. Just sad to see us fall apart. I’m also mourning the complete loss of faith in LaMarcus. It’s going to be hard for me to take him seriously from here on out.
#52
"We have nothing to lose." - Martell
I haven't lost faith in him
But it hasn’t helped.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
you peeps are crazy
"Miller doesn't fit with Portland. He'll never fit. You know it. I know it. The Blazers players know it." - John Canzano Jan 7th, 2010
Phoenix isn’t exactly an intimidating defensive team. LMA should be able to do business against Frye and Collins.
#52
"We have nothing to lose." - Martell
yes he should be absolutely destroying those double teams
all he needs to do is make his moves quicker
"Miller doesn't fit with Portland. He'll never fit. You know it. I know it. The Blazers players know it." - John Canzano Jan 7th, 2010
I am more than willing to have my mind changed
Right now, through 3 games, LMA has really gone a long way to confirming people’s worst fears. I don’t like when that happens, at all.
I do not know what would work for LMA. I worry he might get defensive if criticized right now.
#52
I still think he has all the tools for a prototypical modern PF. The size, the fluid moves, the shot, adequate handles, everything. Just someone needs to talk to him about taking over and going inside. All mental. Like Brown this year told Wallace he wanted much more from him on defense and rebounding, and somehow it worked.
No, I do agree, and that makes it worse
He DEFINITELY has it all (mostly)— body, athleticism, speed, quickness, versatility; he is the New-Wave PF in the NBA.
But the mental aspect is what I worry about, and a huge variable. It isn’t, to me, similar to Bayless or Martell’s or Oden’s mental problems from before…
His potential abilities isn’t the problem, it’s his overall non-aggressive mindset and, thus far, being a player who gets taken out of his game easily and how it makes me worry we won’t be able to rely on him during the REAL playoff battles of the hopeful future.
#52
I am attached and invested with LMA
As a fan, and obviously so is the team in general.
I would love for him to be that guy that we want him to be.
#52
I hate to be so callous, but I find it hard to expect anything good from him.
#52
"We have nothing to lose." - Martell
how many times this year did he have a game where he imposed his will on the game?
#52
"We have nothing to lose." - Martell
I don't see him wanting to do that
Which really sucks, because he has the talent to do so.
I hope we can unlock the mental blockage he has somehow.
#52
I think he needs to start martial arts training, so that he gets over his inferiority complex.
He needs to learn how to fight, and gain some confidence from that, cause right now he’s getting pushed around by Channing Frreeaaakkiinnn FRYE! And Amare is a poor man’s KG! He’s all talk and BS! Punch the ball down his throat, smack him on the back of the head, and show him that you are also a man! Cause until you do that LA, he will own you!
I was blinded to that by sick alley-oops and facials
not to mention Greg crotchifyin’ suckas
by Tyler Durrden on Apr 23, 2010 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah.
That’s why I mentioned I’ve never been as firmly in the “need to trade LMA” club as I am now.
His game was already iffy enough… combined with a lack of focus and aggressiveness and shrinking when the team needs ya… no matter the conditions, it ain’t good.
I wish I knew what Roy was saying to him.
#52
He's not a #1 guy
He needs to have Roy in there with him, and ideally Oden as well.
What’s bad is he was playing as well if not better than he ever has late in the year, then splat.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
Shoot, if we're healthy, I am still happy about our potential future
Oden was great and Roy was still Roy before the hammy.
But LMA has been so, so bad, and from such a key role… and even if we won’t be LEANING on him in the future, we’ll always need all of our starters to be guys who can deliver in pressure situations.
#52
Which he did a decent job the last 10 games or so
Its hard to have a pressure situation when you enter the 4th down 20.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
The whole playoffs is a pressure situation, is what I mean
I don’t mean “clutch” situations… I mean playing the same game he is capable of, in the playoffs, and not being so easily through off his game by, really, weak post defenders.
LMA’s bad games can come against any defense; it just can get worse with really physical defenders.
#52
He just needs to say heck with it
Be aggressive, maybe you miss some shots but at least you aren’t’ passive.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
Which other PF could we get for him that is an upgrade, aside from the obvious Bosh? Also don’t see a player like him in the draft aside from Donatas who’ll go in the lottery.
I guess I should rephrase it away from "need"
To “never been more open to using him in a package deal because I feel he isn’t the sort of player who has success in the playoffs and it is dangerous to put such a player in such an important role for our team”.
#52
I'm still kind of mad.
My post was basically about how I hate my job a lot of the time, but it doesn’t stop me from showing up and doing my best all of the time, keeping the complaints to a minimum, trying to help out my coworkers when they have trouble with their jobs and doing it when I’m sick, tired, hurt, hungover, bored, feeling under-appreciated and underpaid, because I don’t have the luxury to maintain my lifestyle ie. a mortgage, a car, heat, water, electric light, trying to squirrel money away and trying to start a business in an industry I have never worked in with my own money and being both hugely excited and terrified at the same time, and knowing that if I don’t do my job within a certain range of acceptability I could be putting everything at risk and I don’t really have a great backup plan, and ALL THEY HAVE TO DO IS TRY! TRY AND PLAY BASKETBALL BECAUSE AS STUPID AS IT IS WE ACTUALLY EMOTIONALLY INVESTED IN THE TEAM THAT THEY PLAY A GAME FOR!
I was blinded to that by sick alley-oops and facials
not to mention Greg crotchifyin’ suckas
by Tyler Durrden on Apr 23, 2010 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions
And we get down like this, this season
This is the moment when the Blazers deliver.
I hope they come through again.
#52
I do too! I don't want to give up on them! How stupid am I that I still give a crap about this team!
I was almost in tears lastnight when Rudy hit those three’s! I loved the idea that he had turned the corner, and I was seeing it. I thought we were turning a corner, that we would win! I thought if we pull this off, we are going to own this series! I’m losing my mind kind of…
I was blinded to that by sick alley-oops and facials
not to mention Greg crotchifyin’ suckas
by Tyler Durrden on Apr 23, 2010 8:28 PM PDT up reply actions
and somehow I can still bring a modicum of pride to my work and to my life.
These guys think they are like weathermen, even if they do their job at ten percent effectiveness, oh well I guess we had a bad day…
I was blinded to that by sick alley-oops and facials
not to mention Greg crotchifyin’ suckas
by Tyler Durrden on Apr 23, 2010 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions
i love this. my favorite team would be w/ a bunch of no names that just go out there and attack w/ effort
by EvilKaramazov on Apr 23, 2010 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions
our team should be modeled after the replacements.
by EvilKaramazov on Apr 23, 2010 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm down with that at this point
I would rather see Dante, Jeff, Diener, Martell and Bayless get blown out of the water but be chasing every ball, every rebound and going right at guys than watch this team that I’ve cared about so much all season become their own worst enemy, and beat themselves. Why even try all year if this is what you do when you overcome the odds and make it to the next level. Isn’t the goal of athletes to excel and to win at their sports? If they don’t want to try and win in the playoffs, then maybe some of these guys should rethink the line of work they’re in….
I was blinded to that by sick alley-oops and facials
not to mention Greg crotchifyin’ suckas
by Tyler Durrden on Apr 23, 2010 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Welcome to pro sports
Often the biggest difference between good and great teams is not talent, it is consistency.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
It's a shame to put all of that talent in the same body as someone who can't show any heart.
I was blinded to that by sick alley-oops and facials
not to mention Greg crotchifyin’ suckas
by Tyler Durrden on Apr 23, 2010 8:37 PM PDT up reply actions
We have so much this year
Which Is why I like this team.
Unlike say Chicago.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
I know they do
I am still reeling a little. My first playoff game ever. I dropped $150 out of my savings account on that, money that I didn’t really have, and I just felt really disrespected. I felt like I wasted too much time following a game this year. Of course, if they win tomorrow, I’ll surely flip into happy mode again. Just epitomizes the frenetic nature of this season. UGH
I was blinded to that by sick alley-oops and facials
not to mention Greg crotchifyin’ suckas
by Tyler Durrden on Apr 23, 2010 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions
I want to forget that it ever happened
I want to forget my first playoff game.
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How sad is that?
I was blinded to that by sick alley-oops and facials
not to mention Greg crotchifyin’ suckas
by Tyler Durrden on Apr 23, 2010 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm going to go sit in their with my laptop
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kidding…
I was blinded to that by sick alley-oops and facials
not to mention Greg crotchifyin’ suckas
by Tyler Durrden on Apr 23, 2010 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions
there/their
"Miller doesn't fit with Portland. He'll never fit. You know it. I know it. The Blazers players know it." - John Canzano Jan 7th, 2010
OKAY THAT'S IT DS!
MY BLOOD IS ON YOUR HANDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I was blinded to that by sick alley-oops and facials
not to mention Greg crotchifyin’ suckas
by Tyler Durrden on Apr 23, 2010 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions
BUT I WONT GET ANY KEBABS!!!!!!!!
"Miller doesn't fit with Portland. He'll never fit. You know it. I know it. The Blazers players know it." - John Canzano Jan 7th, 2010
sort of like when Landry's tooth fouled Dirks elbow
by southern oregon on Apr 23, 2010 8:21 PM PDT up reply actions
I had so much respect for Landry after that
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
Ginobli got his nose broken?
"Miller doesn't fit with Portland. He'll never fit. You know it. I know it. The Blazers players know it." - John Canzano Jan 7th, 2010
the guy from The Office that plays Jim adapted and directed Brief Interviews With Hideous Men.
and it’s supposed to be good.
this surprises me.
If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you’re gonna see some serious [stuff].
Can't imagine it's surprising
Based on what I’ve read about him, he seems very knowledgeable and is classically trained. I think it says a lot about his acting talent that you’ve transferred his role to his real personality.
i don’t really know anything about him. i’ve only seen him in one other movie (Away We Go) and he was quite good. but i don’t know his background at all. hence the surprise.
If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you’re gonna see some serious [stuff].
by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions
He seems like a guy who's lucked into work, but in reality is apparently talented
I was a bit surprised when I found out.
Tim Lincecum is not human
He really is one of the most amazing pitchers I have ever seen.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
this guy in the movie In the Loop swears a ton.
i’m about 10 minutes in and he’s probably said the really bad swear about 20 or 25 times. i kinda wish i’d kept count.
If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you’re gonna see some serious [stuff].
nominated for best original screenplay this year. small film but very very well received.
If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you’re gonna see some serious [stuff].
by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions
i’m enjoying it so far.
it’s kinda funny.
If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you’re gonna see some serious [stuff].
by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Btw, what is with Kidd
He is like Rudy out there, not only is he not shooting well, he’s not trying, 4 FG attempts, all 3s, in 30 minutes.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
Seriously
Why aren’t they starting Haywood?
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
6 minutes for him today
That’s bad, given that they traded so much for him.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
It was a good deal
But if you trade for someone, you should at least play him.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
you can’t take the ACL into account, cause you don’t know that the same thing happens in a world in which the trade doesn’t happen. Still, great trade.
#52
"We have nothing to lose." - Martell
My poor sister was dumped via text
Makes me mad. What kind of man does that? Pathetic.
She won’t tell me his last name, otherwise I’ll get some hard pipe hitting homers on his butt.
#52
how long were they going out?
text is probably the lamest way to break up with someone (not having a cell ftw) but if it was a very short relationship, i think it’s justifiable.
If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you’re gonna see some serious [stuff].
by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions
i leave post-its on their desk….. ….. 0_0….
by EvilKaramazov on Apr 23, 2010 9:18 PM PDT up reply actions
I think that means you’re in the neighborhood of 55% manhood.
#52
"We have nothing to lose." - Martell
i also use post-its for making flip books when in boring meetings; ah the classic stick-figure gets hit by an object.
by EvilKaramazov on Apr 23, 2010 9:20 PM PDT up reply actions
I write it in tiny lettering on the inside of a gum wrapper. Then I carefully fold it back around the stick of gum and slide it into the gum pack.
Later after she has most likely chewed the gum and thrown it away, I tell her, “I wrote down my reasons in the letter. You should be more careful if you want people to respect you.”
I was blinded to that by sick alley-oops and facials
not to mention Greg crotchifyin’ suckas
by Tyler Durrden on Apr 23, 2010 9:20 PM PDT up reply actions
one time, at work, i changed the girl’s wallpaper on her desktop computer to say, “it’s been real….but not no mo’. ya dig? peace out’”
If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you’re gonna see some serious [stuff].
by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 9:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Then change her homepage to your Facebook profile
And tape an arrow pointing to your relationship status update.
#52
i only do that if it’s been under 2 1/2 weeks.
If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you’re gonna see some serious [stuff].
by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 9:23 PM PDT up reply actions
yeah, that’s the point. if she woulda put out more i’d have been nicer.
If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you’re gonna see some serious [stuff].
by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 9:25 PM PDT up reply actions
that is sweet
I was blinded to that by sick alley-oops and facials
not to mention Greg crotchifyin’ suckas
by Tyler Durrden on Apr 23, 2010 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions
KA-POW
ok, i’m gonna take five, drink bourbon and play video games; hold down the fort.
by EvilKaramazov on Apr 23, 2010 9:30 PM PDT up reply actions
we don’t pop our collars for nothing!
am i right fellas?!!!
If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you’re gonna see some serious [stuff].
by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions
are you talking about shirt collars
or were you never circumcised?
I was blinded to that by sick alley-oops and facials
not to mention Greg crotchifyin’ suckas
by Tyler Durrden on Apr 23, 2010 9:30 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
hahahahaha
If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you’re gonna see some serious [stuff].
by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 9:32 PM PDT up reply actions
This should be green
Phil Mickelson: "A Great shot is when you pull it off.....a smart shot is when you don't have the guts to try it"’
by 92wastheyear on Apr 23, 2010 9:32 PM PDT up reply actions
If I hadn't shared with the girl that I still wet the bed
Then it’s okay for a more informal breakup.
#52
LOL
I was blinded to that by sick alley-oops and facials
not to mention Greg crotchifyin’ suckas
by Tyler Durrden on Apr 23, 2010 9:27 PM PDT up reply actions
hahahahahahaha
If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you’re gonna see some serious [stuff].
by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 9:24 PM PDT up reply actions
If I sent that to my bosses the would just laugh
I was blinded to that by sick alley-oops and facials
not to mention Greg crotchifyin’ suckas
by Tyler Durrden on Apr 23, 2010 9:24 PM PDT up reply actions
I think anyone deserves at LEAST a call
They were together for a few months. Dunno how serious-serious. I’m sure they “did it”.
#52
i guess. i don’t know. i think there is a timeline. and text is a valid form of communication these days isn’t it?
a few months is waaaaaaaay too long for a text, but if it’s under a 2 1/2 to 2 weeks i think text is legit. that’s barely a relationship in my opinion.
If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you’re gonna see some serious [stuff].
by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions
if you date someone, and start anything with them, they at least deserve the respect of a call.
#52
"We have nothing to lose." - Martell
what does “start anything” mean? take them to dinner a couple times? do it with them?
If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you’re gonna see some serious [stuff].
by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions
maybe we should define ‘date’; i once licked this girls face, twice.
by EvilKaramazov on Apr 23, 2010 9:19 PM PDT up reply actions
i’m gonna have to break it off by throwing my shoe, here.
by EvilKaramazov on Apr 23, 2010 9:21 PM PDT up reply actions
It all depends on what's happened in that time, way more than how much time there was
I was blinded to that by sick alley-oops and facials
not to mention Greg crotchifyin’ suckas
by Tyler Durrden on Apr 23, 2010 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions
yeah, i agree.
i just think there are some specific instances where text is ok. not many, but some.
If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you’re gonna see some serious [stuff].
by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions
maybe having second thoughts about a first date.
That’s about it.
I was blinded to that by sick alley-oops and facials
not to mention Greg crotchifyin’ suckas
by Tyler Durrden on Apr 23, 2010 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions
i must be a bigger jerk than i thought. good thing i don’t have a cell phone.
and can’t get a date.
If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you’re gonna see some serious [stuff].
by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, for FUTURE reference
Always give people the courtesy of facetime or a call, if ya don’t wanna see them no more. It is, literally, the least one can do.
#52
yeah…for future reference. hahaha
If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you’re gonna see some serious [stuff].
by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions
We learned a lot about DTL today :-) smile
He will put boogers in your food and break up with you via a text to your friend that he assumes will eventually get to you!
#52
woah woah woah….
it would be a direct text. if i had a cell phone.
i’m such a bastard….
If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you’re gonna see some serious [stuff].
by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Ya gotta take some boxing classes or something
Channel that anger into a release of some sort!
Cause the food thing and the text thing isn’t “bad boy” stuff, that’s just rude!
Kung fu classes would be cool too. get ya ripped.
#52
take em with LMA
I was blinded to that by sick alley-oops and facials
not to mention Greg crotchifyin’ suckas
by Tyler Durrden on Apr 23, 2010 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions
i channel the anger in to blog comments to people. it’s fun having an identity that is kinda like you, but not like you really are like. all the bad stuff can go to that one.
If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you’re gonna see some serious [stuff].
by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions
the “to people” part shouldn’t be there.
If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you’re gonna see some serious [stuff].
by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Or at least go to the trouble of faking your own death
I was blinded to that by sick alley-oops and facials
not to mention Greg crotchifyin’ suckas
by Tyler Durrden on Apr 23, 2010 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah I mean grow a pair buddy
Commit fraudulent felonious acts!
I was blinded to that by sick alley-oops and facials
not to mention Greg crotchifyin’ suckas
by Tyler Durrden on Apr 23, 2010 9:04 PM PDT up reply actions
It shows you care enough to not wanna hurt their feelings.
Say your father, a famous explorer, was found murdered in Romania and you have to leave for the rest of your life to deal with the aftermath, but your identical twin will still be in town so you might see him around but don’t go up to talk to him because he won’t know you and is shy.
#52
that is a bulletproof alibi
I was blinded to that by sick alley-oops and facials
not to mention Greg crotchifyin’ suckas
by Tyler Durrden on Apr 23, 2010 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions
These things may be connected
i must be a bigger jerk than i thought. good thing i don’t have a cell phone.
and can’t get a date.
Phil Mickelson: "A Great shot is when you pull it off.....a smart shot is when you don't have the guts to try it"’
by 92wastheyear on Apr 23, 2010 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions
A cell phone is helpful for dating DTL
SERIOUSLY
I was blinded to that by sick alley-oops and facials
not to mention Greg crotchifyin’ suckas
by Tyler Durrden on Apr 23, 2010 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions
yeah maybe they are.
i am not made for the 21st century dating scene. clearly. but that’s all right.
If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you’re gonna see some serious [stuff].
by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions
You may not be made for the 20th century dating scene
They had phones when I was a kid…not cell phones …but phones
Phil Mickelson: "A Great shot is when you pull it off.....a smart shot is when you don't have the guts to try it"’
by 92wastheyear on Apr 23, 2010 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions
that has happened to me before
If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you’re gonna see some serious [stuff].
by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions
not joking
If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you’re gonna see some serious [stuff].
by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions
yeah, she was a good writer. this was waaaaaaay back in the day
If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you’re gonna see some serious [stuff].
by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions
i should get really drunk tonight and send a love letter. it would be well received.
by EvilKaramazov on Apr 23, 2010 9:10 PM PDT up reply actions
and wear one of those rings they use
to seal the letter in wax
Phil Mickelson: "A Great shot is when you pull it off.....a smart shot is when you don't have the guts to try it"’
by 92wastheyear on Apr 23, 2010 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions
a signet?
I was blinded to that by sick alley-oops and facials
not to mention Greg crotchifyin’ suckas
by Tyler Durrden on Apr 23, 2010 9:14 PM PDT up reply actions
i have a bracelet made of leather that one of my ex’s brought back from europe
by EvilKaramazov on Apr 23, 2010 9:21 PM PDT up reply actions
dear pg13,
i await by candle light, on this dark and dreary night yearning for the first rays of the sun and word of your safe passage…
by EvilKaramazov on Apr 23, 2010 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions
we need me to start drinking the bourbon.
by EvilKaramazov on Apr 23, 2010 9:16 PM PDT up reply actions
i’m not drunk yet, but i am getting very confused, watching a movie and try to post in two different places.
by EvilKaramazov on Apr 23, 2010 11:22 PM PDT up reply actions
;D ;D ;D
numb numb numb numb
loveisrespect
by portlandgiirl91 on Apr 23, 2010 9:42 PM PDT up reply actions
you should send it to a random person in the phone book.
If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you’re gonna see some serious [stuff].
by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Ah....a Dear Drive letter
Were you in WW2 at the time …..and your gal found herself a 4F riveter down at the bomb factory?
Phil Mickelson: "A Great shot is when you pull it off.....a smart shot is when you don't have the guts to try it"’
by 92wastheyear on Apr 23, 2010 9:10 PM PDT up reply actions
i wish.
as far as i define the relationships i’ve had, i’ve never been the one breaking up with someone.
If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you’re gonna see some serious [stuff].
by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Dot dot dash baby!!
Phil Mickelson: "A Great shot is when you pull it off.....a smart shot is when you don't have the guts to try it"’
by 92wastheyear on Apr 23, 2010 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions
i’m destined for aloneness. it is an eventuality only doubted by Mortimer’s vision.
If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you’re gonna see some serious [stuff].
by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions
at some point, that’s a self-fulfilling prophecy. If you believe you’ll be alone, you’ll never do anything to not be alone.
#52
"We have nothing to lose." - Martell
there’s more to it than that. but i do not disagree with you.
If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you’re gonna see some serious [stuff].
by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Ya won't be alone ya big lug
Ya just gotta give in to my vision and you will find a great gal who is super cute and love’s BLT for all his DTLness.
#52
i’d rather DTL/BLT stay out of her initial survey.
i’m fine being alone though.
If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you’re gonna see some serious [stuff].
by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 9:10 PM PDT up reply actions
I can sense you're kinda' down lately though
We need to get ya doing activities that cheer ya up!
#52
Like going to Blazer games
and mackin on the lady’s that sit next to him….that is good plan!
Phil Mickelson: "A Great shot is when you pull it off.....a smart shot is when you don't have the guts to try it"’
by 92wastheyear on Apr 23, 2010 9:11 PM PDT up reply actions
hahahaha
i’m not down. if i was down, it would be way obvious. i was angered earlier this week, as well as feeling guilty. that’s what you were seeing. i have not been down.
If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you’re gonna see some serious [stuff].
by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 9:11 PM PDT up reply actions
thanks man. i’m an internal type but thanks all the same.
If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you’re gonna see some serious [stuff].
by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 9:15 PM PDT up reply actions
someday you'll learn how to electronically dump someone
i’ve been dumped in all forms now, except text. time to get to work…
I think it reveals a distinct lack of strength to send quick text to "break up" with someone
It is very cowardly and wussy-ish to me. And belittles the person being broken up with on another level above simply being broken up with.
This ain’t her first boyfriend, she’s a grown up gal, but they were together and to break up like that is just pathetic. I’m talkin’ blown out twice in a row pathetic!
#52
yes. in this instance, a text is clearly not ok. on any level. it’s horrible.
If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you’re gonna see some serious [stuff].
by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions
If you have any contact with someone, and are going on dates
ANYONE, no matter how fleeting the relationship, deserves a call.
In my opinion! I think texting someone is cheap and cowardly, no matter the situation.
#52
huh?
2 months…definitely hard core bonin for adults morty’s sisters age
2 days is more like the norm
fiftytwo
She called him and yelled at him and he was a little girl about it, she said
But she had gotten sick like I had and had to hang up to barf.
Just lame!
#52
better she found out that he didn’t have balls now rather than later.
#52
"We have nothing to lose." - Martell
Yeah, it all works out in the end.
She also got a “happy secretaries day” card from one of the office managers… even though she is a lawyer.
She had a bad week.
#52
But she had dates through the dating service
Was with one dude for a few weeks, he had 3 kids, they decided it was a mutual thing to call it off.
LIKE A MAN.
#52
that would depend on how new “relatively” is right?
i say if it’s under a month, phone is ok. under 2 1/2 weeks text is ok. unless there was nookie. then it has to be in person. call me old fashioned…but that’s where i stand.
If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you’re gonna see some serious [stuff].
by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions
if it’s barely a relationship i think it’s ok. what defines “girlfriend” or “boyfriend”? is there a time frame?
this is my biggest issue with “dating”. the definition of terms is just too nebulous. how are you supposed to know what to do?
If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you’re gonna see some serious [stuff].
by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions
truly a cad and/or a bounder
Phil Mickelson: "A Great shot is when you pull it off.....a smart shot is when you don't have the guts to try it"’
by 92wastheyear on Apr 23, 2010 9:27 PM PDT up reply actions
indeed
for sooth
Phil Mickelson: "A Great shot is when you pull it off.....a smart shot is when you don't have the guts to try it"’
by 92wastheyear on Apr 23, 2010 9:30 PM PDT up reply actions
well if they had defined it then that’s fine. you said “relatively new”. i didn’t know what that meant.
i’ve dated girls for a short amount of time and didn’t consider them girlfriends any more than they considered me their boyfriend.
If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you’re gonna see some serious [stuff].
by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions
They dated a few months
Had met parents.
It’s okay, I’m not that mad, just feel bad for lil’ sis.
#52
oh….well in that case yeah, text is for sure NOT ok. that is way lame.
a few months is a face to face thing. that guy needs to have his nuts kicked off.
If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you’re gonna see some serious [stuff].
by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions
She is offically authorized to badmouth him
For that.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
facebook attack
I was blinded to that by sick alley-oops and facials
not to mention Greg crotchifyin’ suckas
by Tyler Durrden on Apr 23, 2010 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Why don't ya date my sister?
She’s a red haired lawyer ya know. Super cute with an ass that won’t quit.
That way I can get me some free paintings. FINALLY.
#52
let her know my heart was recently broken (a lie) and we’ll see where this goes. i’m not so much into red heads, but if she can bring home the bacon i’m all for this
by EvilKaramazov on Apr 23, 2010 9:11 PM PDT up reply actions
At least Dampier is about to foul out
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
Good
I never wanted a player off my team for so long :-) Giving him the money originally reserved for Nash was all kinds of stupid.
I think Manu looks better now than he did before Dirk did that to him
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
I do have some respect for Manu saying
You can X-ray the nose later, I want to play now.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
we need to trap him, study him, do some tests and possible extractions.
We need to find out why he has more balls than a certain couple guys on our team…
I was blinded to that by sick alley-oops and facials
not to mention Greg crotchifyin’ suckas
by Tyler Durrden on Apr 23, 2010 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Hardly
How long did LA for example play on one good ankle.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
not talking about injuries
talking about taking the rock and pounding it in the hole no matter who’s on you
I was blinded to that by sick alley-oops and facials
not to mention Greg crotchifyin’ suckas
by Tyler Durrden on Apr 23, 2010 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Dre did that until game 2
Someone needs to tell him to do that again.
Bayless is still doing that. He’s been aggressive this series.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
I loved that block on Amare lastnight
I had a certain player in mind but was trying to avoid pointing him out singularly, because ultimately it is a team problem.
I was blinded to that by sick alley-oops and facials
not to mention Greg crotchifyin’ suckas
by Tyler Durrden on Apr 23, 2010 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Bavetta killin the mavs
"Miller doesn't fit with Portland. He'll never fit. You know it. I know it. The Blazers players know it." - John Canzano Jan 7th, 2010
They're attacking the hoop
Makes sense, you get the calls.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
I hate Manu
But that was a SWEET play
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
Carlisle makes Nate look flexible
He rides the hot hand forever.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
isn’t riding the hot hand being flexible? sticking with rotations regardless of the hot hand is being inflexible. there’s a happy medium, but I actually prefer inflexibility, as long as he’s sticking with my favorite players.
I think most players like knowing about how many minutes they'll get as well.
Most fans seem to dislike players coming in and out at set times, but I think players like knowing what they’re gonna get each night and become unhappy when it fluctuates.
#52
haha well said.
#52
"We have nothing to lose." - Martell
by Cablinasian on Apr 24, 2010 10:51 AM PDT up reply actions
That steal by Haywood is proof of why he should start
Dampier doesn’t make that play.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
how is that not clear path?
"Miller doesn't fit with Portland. He'll never fit. You know it. I know it. The Blazers players know it." - John Canzano Jan 7th, 2010
he was ahead of hill still
"Miller doesn't fit with Portland. He'll never fit. You know it. I know it. The Blazers players know it." - John Canzano Jan 7th, 2010
Mavs and Spurs giving a perfect example of the sort of physical play we should be using on PHX
Great playoff game.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
except we get called for fouls all night if we try to play physical
"Miller doesn't fit with Portland. He'll never fit. You know it. I know it. The Blazers players know it." - John Canzano Jan 7th, 2010
Still, need to set the tone
Screw that.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
Love the ESPN Guys
“This is NBA Basketball.” Dang straight, expect it to be tough.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
Just start all the guys who aren't going to get any minutes and have them commit hard fouls constantly for the first quarter of the game
Until the other team feels like hamburger. Who cares if you send them to the line over an over, the score couldn’t be much worse than being down 29 in the second quarter, and eventually the refs will get sick of calling fouls and just let them go. Then you bring in your money guys and crush those scared cowards…
I was blinded to that by sick alley-oops and facials
not to mention Greg crotchifyin’ suckas
by Tyler Durrden on Apr 23, 2010 9:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Have Pendy try and get Amare to fight
Not that hard.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
seriously, Amare is a head case. You just need to give him the right bait.
Might even get his suspended for another game! So what if we lose Pendy, he’s not getting played now anyways?
I was blinded to that by sick alley-oops and facials
not to mention Greg crotchifyin’ suckas
by Tyler Durrden on Apr 23, 2010 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions
i dont think he can afford the fine
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by Philthyanimal on Apr 23, 2010 9:26 PM PDT up reply actions
I think they could work out a payment plan
I was blinded to that by sick alley-oops and facials
not to mention Greg crotchifyin’ suckas
by Tyler Durrden on Apr 23, 2010 9:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Barea killing Dallas now
Bad shot selection again.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
didnt jake say nene should be an all star?
"Miller doesn't fit with Portland. He'll never fit. You know it. I know it. The Blazers players know it." - John Canzano Jan 7th, 2010
Okay, that was a horrible no call
Parker really pushed off there.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
I love the too late 3 from Terry
That would have been nice about 2 minutes ago for Dallas.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
Just one year I don't want to get screwed by some ugly call like that
Or by a coach who manages his rotations. Oh well, can still win it in 6 or 7.
some ugly call? Looked like Barea REALLY exaggerated minimal contact.
#52
"We have nothing to lose." - Martell
Sorry, my bad
Thought you were talking about another call.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
Never heard all three ESPN guys gasp like that
It was an obvious push off.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
game deciding? They were up by three already, and Dallas missed on the next possession.
#52
"We have nothing to lose." - Martell
important, but a long stretch from game-deciding. Your odds being down three, with ball, with a minute or 90 seconds left are maybe 10-15%, and probably about 5% with the added two points. A 5-10% swing is important but not game-deciding.
#52
"We have nothing to lose." - Martell
also, we’re assuming it was a legitimate foul. Barea is possibly a worse flopper than Manu. I need to see a good angle on that.
#52
"We have nothing to lose." - Martell
He pushed off with his arm. Barea tried to sell it to no avail. Yeah, Mavs should not have given up that 5+ point lead in the 4th was the bigger problem. Still typical that Bavetta didn’t call that one. And called an offensive foul on Dirk earlier that was sketchy. I just hope that ghost retires.
I hope a bat bites him and he gets rabies
by Norsktroll on Apr 23, 2010 9:18 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
i dislike him
a lot
"Miller doesn't fit with Portland. He'll never fit. You know it. I know it. The Blazers players know it." - John Canzano Jan 7th, 2010
scary
"Miller doesn't fit with Portland. He'll never fit. You know it. I know it. The Blazers players know it." - John Canzano Jan 7th, 2010
yea its katy perry
found it on yahoooooooo
"Miller doesn't fit with Portland. He'll never fit. You know it. I know it. The Blazers players know it." - John Canzano Jan 7th, 2010
"Miller doesn't fit with Portland. He'll never fit. You know it. I know it. The Blazers players know it." - John Canzano Jan 7th, 2010
my bad homie
you usin firefox?
"Miller doesn't fit with Portland. He'll never fit. You know it. I know it. The Blazers players know it." - John Canzano Jan 7th, 2010
ok sorry buddy
ill remember next time
"Miller doesn't fit with Portland. He'll never fit. You know it. I know it. The Blazers players know it." - John Canzano Jan 7th, 2010
That SNL performance was hilarious
But seriously, at one time, to be a pop star, you needed either looks or talent. If you had both, you had a chance to be huge. But now, you can have neither and still be successful?
That seems to be the trend.
Now all you need is lots of makeup and autotune and you are guaranteed at least one hit.
Team KP
If Kesha is successful
Then yes, you don’t need either one now. Just be backed and pushed by a big label.
#52
Maybe she isn't in the group anymore
I’m talking about the red haired lady on the far right. And that’s a GOOD pic.
#52
You won't believe this
But I think the black-Mexican one in the group is cute. The singer is cute too. The rest besides the red haired plastic surgery lady are fine too.
They just suck so they aren’t that cute overall!
#52
nicole scherzinger?
"Miller doesn't fit with Portland. He'll never fit. You know it. I know it. The Blazers players know it." - John Canzano Jan 7th, 2010
Yeah, that's the singer.
She is is some multi-ethnic Asian hybrid. Dunno what, but you can tell it’s a few things.
#52
ew
"Miller doesn't fit with Portland. He'll never fit. You know it. I know it. The Blazers players know it." - John Canzano Jan 7th, 2010
The one is the back is creepy too.
It looks like she just popped up in the photo and isn’t supposed to be there.
Team KP
My other complaint is they don't have unique personalities that one can tell from 1 photo, like the New Kids on the Block had, or Backstreet Boys
Who is the bad boy, the cute one, the boy next door, the rapper, etc?!?!
#52
None of them actually do anything, except Nicole.
The others are basically just backup dancers.
Team KP
That's no excuse not to pigeonhole the band members into easily defined archetypes
Like NKOTB— so easy to tell what each is about!
#52
Actually they do, only Nicole is the most talented. They started as a burlesque dance troupe (feat. stars like Aguilera and Applegate and such on occasion), and then reduced the size and kicked out all the ones who couldn’t sing when a label had the idea to use their popularity for a music act. I think NIcole and that Hispanic-looking girl got casted.
i watched some Dusty Springfield stuff on youtube today.
so yes. because she’s timeless.
If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you’re gonna see some serious [stuff].
by DrivetheLane on Apr 23, 2010 9:40 PM PDT up reply actions
yeah...... she got not hot real fast
ciara is hotttttttt
"Miller doesn't fit with Portland. He'll never fit. You know it. I know it. The Blazers players know it." - John Canzano Jan 7th, 2010
or was hot
"Miller doesn't fit with Portland. He'll never fit. You know it. I know it. The Blazers players know it." - John Canzano Jan 7th, 2010
old rihanna
"Miller doesn't fit with Portland. He'll never fit. You know it. I know it. The Blazers players know it." - John Canzano Jan 7th, 2010
she got a fivehead, not a forehead
I was blinded to that by sick alley-oops and facials
not to mention Greg crotchifyin’ suckas
by Tyler Durrden on Apr 23, 2010 9:48 PM PDT up reply actions
don't hate. no one can be as purrfect as you
loveisrespect
by portlandgiirl91 on Apr 23, 2010 9:50 PM PDT up reply actions
got that right sissssstttahhhh
I was blinded to that by sick alley-oops and facials
not to mention Greg crotchifyin’ suckas
by Tyler Durrden on Apr 23, 2010 9:51 PM PDT up reply actions
YES
"Miller doesn't fit with Portland. He'll never fit. You know it. I know it. The Blazers players know it." - John Canzano Jan 7th, 2010
lenka. she played here about a year an a half ago i guess. i saw her at the doug fir. she was opening for a band i came to see.
by EvilKaramazov on Apr 23, 2010 11:33 PM PDT up reply actions
i thought the same earlier. a few lbs of makeup
loveisrespect
by portlandgiirl91 on Apr 23, 2010 9:44 PM PDT up reply actions
ESPN showing a split screen of a lady with out of control hair and a guy with hair like birdman.
Kinda mean.
Team KP
wowflop
"Miller doesn't fit with Portland. He'll never fit. You know it. I know it. The Blazers players know it." - John Canzano Jan 7th, 2010
they look like us
"Miller doesn't fit with Portland. He'll never fit. You know it. I know it. The Blazers players know it." - John Canzano Jan 7th, 2010
Melo’s regressed to pre-2009 playoffs Melo, and they’re just all out of sync. Acting as immature as the pre-Chauncey days.
#52
"We have nothing to lose." - Martell
give us 3 more
"Miller doesn't fit with Portland. He'll never fit. You know it. I know it. The Blazers players know it." - John Canzano Jan 7th, 2010
Did you guys hear that the lady balancing the bowls on her head while riding the unicycle at halftime
was also the halftime entertainment at game 2 in Phoenix?
I was blinded to that by sick alley-oops and facials
not to mention Greg crotchifyin’ suckas
I know she moves around
Just saying I think our horrible play is probably her fault
I was blinded to that by sick alley-oops and facials
not to mention Greg crotchifyin’ suckas
by Tyler Durrden on Apr 23, 2010 9:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Wow. So SA could end up facing PHX who they own, and LA could face Utah, who they own. That’s depressing.
so a fast track to another LA/ San Anton western conference finals?
I loathe this idea
I was blinded to that by sick alley-oops and facials
not to mention Greg crotchifyin’ suckas
by Tyler Durrden on Apr 23, 2010 9:38 PM PDT up reply actions
chyea!
"Miller doesn't fit with Portland. He'll never fit. You know it. I know it. The Blazers players know it." - John Canzano Jan 7th, 2010
lil dez was awesome
"Miller doesn't fit with Portland. He'll never fit. You know it. I know it. The Blazers players know it." - John Canzano Jan 7th, 2010
It looks like that bad alien goo that made Spiderman all evil
I was blinded to that by sick alley-oops and facials
not to mention Greg crotchifyin’ suckas
by Tyler Durrden on Apr 23, 2010 9:44 PM PDT up reply actions
I know I shouldn't be, but I was so disappointed when they admitted Greg is still in Indianapolis.
I accept their explanation (that he gets really down when he’s here in person and can’t help the team in the playoffs) but it doesn’t make it any less disappointing.
He is?
Dang, I thought he said on the radio that he was gonna travel with the team during the playoffs. That is lame, Greg!
Team KP
I heard she mixes it in the pot
I was blinded to that by sick alley-oops and facials
not to mention Greg crotchifyin’ suckas
by Tyler Durrden on Apr 23, 2010 9:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Mr. Glass Arm
That’s all he CAN do, since he’s busy not knowing how to land on a dunk correctly!
#52
i dont understand how espn guys can even justify saying deron williams is a better pg than chris paul....
"Miller doesn't fit with Portland. He'll never fit. You know it. I know it. The Blazers players know it." - John Canzano Jan 7th, 2010
this means Lamarcus is better than bosh
"Miller doesn't fit with Portland. He'll never fit. You know it. I know it. The Blazers players know it." - John Canzano Jan 7th, 2010
shouldn't this be?
Case
L
O
S
E
D
?
I was blinded to that by sick alley-oops and facials
not to mention Greg crotchifyin’ suckas
by Tyler Durrden on Apr 23, 2010 9:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Bosh DOES have an oddly shaped head!
I saw the Blazers play the Craptors when he had short hair, and I sat in the second row right behind their bench. I remember the Blazers had a ballboy that looked exactly like Screech from Saved By The Bell at the time.
Team KP
Denver playing like us last night
No effort but what’s their excuse?
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
They may do a CT scan on Manu bu thers's nothing there
From the Spurs:
Manu Ginobili suffered a nasal fracture during game 3, he will be reevaluated Saturday and a CT scan will be conducted
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
I would like to, before any accusations are thrown, say that my powers of recognition are not artificially enhanced by the mod dashboard. I do have access to look at multiple profiles, but I have a longstanding history of nailling peoples’ alternative identities; for example, the myemic/Rudiculous swap which I guessed first. My guesses of In Walks Rudy’s profiles were legitimate.
To my loving fans,
Cablinasian.
#52
"We have nothing to lose." - Martell
ever since I started modding, I’ve been worried that when it was revealed, people would think I was cheating. :(
#52
"We have nothing to lose." - Martell
by Cablinasian on Apr 23, 2010 11:01 PM PDT up reply actions
last night was a killing spree.
#52
"We have nothing to lose." - Martell
by Cablinasian on Apr 23, 2010 11:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Phoenix Troll Day.
#52
"We have nothing to lose." - Martell
by Cablinasian on Apr 23, 2010 11:14 PM PDT up reply actions
hahaha JDers will feel that you have stabbed them in the back…
sometimes, it’s better to be transparent because you will always get outed
you guys didn’t learn from the Tiger Woods scenario?
fiftytwo
we were supposed to keep it on the down low. Believe me, neither one of us wanted to keep it a secret. We were both relieved when Dave said something tonight.
#52
"We have nothing to lose." - Martell
by Cablinasian on Apr 23, 2010 11:06 PM PDT up reply actions
we try to stay away from modding the JD. I know I’ve deleted a few things after games that people thanked prez for deleting, though.
#52
"We have nothing to lose." - Martell
by Cablinasian on Apr 23, 2010 11:09 PM PDT up reply actions
We don't do much modding outside the GDT
That’s for TD, USMC and the others.
We do have the OK to take care of crazy obvious stuff, and things that are clearly bad and about to get out of hand.
And spam. spam spam spam spam spam. Did I mention spam?
If you’ve recently seen spam, and it disappeared before you could reply, decent chance that was us recently.
I am a spam killer. My ban finger is mad strong.
#52
"We have nothing to lose." - Martell
by Cablinasian on Apr 23, 2010 11:13 PM PDT up reply actions
it’s been weird, keeping it all a secret for like five months. It feels soooooo good for it to be out in the open; lots of awkward moments where we kept silent.
#52
"We have nothing to lose." - Martell
by Cablinasian on Apr 23, 2010 11:05 PM PDT up reply actions
It got super obvious over the last few weeks.
haha yeah, Prez told everyone once and no one picked up on it.
#52
"We have nothing to lose." - Martell
by Cablinasian on Apr 23, 2010 11:07 PM PDT up reply actions
a loooong time ago, can’t remember. but he made a comment that was pretty obvious and no one got it.
#52
"We have nothing to lose." - Martell
by Cablinasian on Apr 23, 2010 11:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Yep it was tough when someone was like "why was it like this in the GDT?" and we couldn't answer.
Dave asked us to quietly take over a while back, and it’s gone well. We have pretty specific things we’re expected to watch for, but have a little leeway to take care of problems as needed too.
i know now who to bug to cover my tracks when i cross the line.
by EvilKaramazov on Apr 23, 2010 11:07 PM PDT up reply actions
wait what? Rudiculous (Roybot's lover) is IWR?!
loveisrespect
by portlandgiirl91 on Apr 23, 2010 11:16 PM PDT up reply actions
no, they’re different. Two different thoughts.
#52
"We have nothing to lose." - Martell
by Cablinasian on Apr 23, 2010 11:17 PM PDT up reply actions
sooooo you prbly warned me in the GDT.....smh
loveisrespect
by portlandgiirl91 on Apr 23, 2010 11:19 PM PDT up reply actions
[quietly raises hand]
If it makes you feel any better, I was laughing so hard I was almost crying when I typed that warning. :)
I laughed for at least half an hour, then again when the turd conversation started up in the JD.
BTW it wasn’t about the word, just that you went on a personal attack, regardless of who it was replying to. It was a pretty light-hearted warning, I did everything but put a smiley face in it!
Seriously though, personal attacks are infectious in the GDT. One person sees it’s ok, and another person starts, then it goes downhill fast. So we’re trying to nip it in the bud quickly.
smh x1000000000 @ you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i feel betrayed.
but i wasn’t even replying to him when i said it. i think it was 2 you.
i’m hurt! just when i was starting to like you…after you said i talked about kobe too much. you blew it!
l0l
loveisrespect
by portlandgiirl91 on Apr 23, 2010 11:37 PM PDT up reply actions
when you grow up babygirl, you will find out that everyone in this world will try to stab you in the back
fiftytwo
apparently. that's why i prefer to stay youthful.
loveisrespect
by portlandgiirl91 on Apr 23, 2010 11:40 PM PDT up reply actions
ahahaha I knew you'd be annoyed. Sorry 'bout that.
The stinkiest part of the job is probably warning someone you don’t want to give a warning to.
It’s not like you’re on the verge of getting banned or anything, ya know. :)
no i ain't. i just don't wanna be banned that's all :D
good to know then. that was my fear.
loveisrespect
by portlandgiirl91 on Apr 23, 2010 11:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Tyler was just trying to freak you out, that dum boi.
#52
"We have nothing to lose." - Martell
by Cablinasian on Apr 23, 2010 11:41 PM PDT up reply actions
don't blame dis on ma boy
loveisrespect
by portlandgiirl91 on Apr 23, 2010 11:43 PM PDT up reply actions
you’re right, he is a boy. :)
#52
"We have nothing to lose." - Martell
by Cablinasian on Apr 23, 2010 11:44 PM PDT up reply actions
.....someone's jealous
loveisrespect
by portlandgiirl91 on Apr 23, 2010 11:45 PM PDT up reply actions
naw, I’m still a little bent at him making the mods sound like tyrants.
#52
"We have nothing to lose." - Martell
by Cablinasian on Apr 23, 2010 11:47 PM PDT up reply actions
a week or so ago, when he said that two warns and you’re banned. That conniving Marvin…
#52
"We have nothing to lose." - Martell
by Cablinasian on Apr 23, 2010 11:50 PM PDT up reply actions
I see a coffee mug full of scotch
#10, #52
by The Arkitect on Apr 23, 2010 11:53 PM PDT up reply actions
NO! it's a freakin penguin
loveisrespect
by portlandgiirl91 on Apr 23, 2010 11:54 PM PDT up reply actions
it takes two penguins for there to be any freakin happenin
#10, #52
by The Arkitect on Apr 23, 2010 11:56 PM PDT up reply actions
naw and this is a shark
(^^^)
loveisrespect
by portlandgiirl91 on Apr 23, 2010 11:56 PM PDT up reply actions
a squash carved to look like Bart Simpson?
#10, #52
by The Arkitect on Apr 23, 2010 11:58 PM PDT up reply actions
to bad it doesn't look like a bananer
loveisrespect
by portlandgiirl91 on Apr 24, 2010 12:01 AM PDT up reply actions
Nahh. You're a member in good standing PG.
You’ve actually worked hard to fit in well here, which was cool.
we all know, just admit it
enough with the acting!
"In fact you might say that Ugly is the Blazers' secret weapon this year."
-Dave
you guys beat DTL together, right?
#52
"We have nothing to lose." - Martell
by Cablinasian on Apr 23, 2010 11:19 PM PDT up reply actions
this gives me a chance to vent: guys, we’re told to delete EVERYTHING about links. Please make our job easier and just don’t do it, ok?
Roybot has been banned.
#52
"We have nothing to lose." - Martell
by Cablinasian on Apr 23, 2010 11:10 PM PDT up reply actions
is dave a vegetarian? i don’t really eat sausage links, but seriously.
by EvilKaramazov on Apr 23, 2010 11:11 PM PDT up reply actions
are you really taking this Mod thing seriously? look at Prez…he hasn’t done anything since the first two weeks
fiftytwo
we only mod the GDTs, and those are supposed to be on a super tight leash.
#52
"We have nothing to lose." - Martell
by Cablinasian on Apr 23, 2010 11:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Man, tell me about it.
When someone in the GDT asks about a link, sometimes someone makes a comment where you’re supposed to read between the lines, and, well, we can read between the lines. Delete.
Anything about non-official links has to go. Even conversation in general. It’s near the top of the GDT rules ever since there were problems early this season.
also, no more silly talk about YOU’RE GETTING BANNED TWO WARNINGS BYE BYE. It doesn’t work like that. Everything’s a case by case basis, and bans are fairly serious and not something that happens quickly.
#52
"We have nothing to lose." - Martell
by Cablinasian on Apr 23, 2010 11:17 PM PDT up reply actions
trying to get out of your ban, eh? It’s working.
#52
"We have nothing to lose." - Martell
by Cablinasian on Apr 23, 2010 11:18 PM PDT up reply actions
this gives me a chance to vent: guys, we’re told to delete EVERYTHING about links. Please make our job easier and just don’t do it, ok?
Roybot has been banned.
#52
#52
"We have nothing to lose." - Martell
by Cablinasian on Apr 23, 2010 11:20 PM PDT up reply actions
I think you got a GDT warn from one of us.
#52
"We have nothing to lose." - Martell
by Cablinasian on Apr 23, 2010 11:40 PM PDT up reply actions
stab everyone in the chest and move about your business like nothing is happening.
by EvilKaramazov on Apr 23, 2010 11:43 PM PDT up reply actions
lol, don’t worry about it man. You’ve had a lot of deletes without warnings.
#52
"We have nothing to lose." - Martell
by Cablinasian on Apr 23, 2010 11:42 PM PDT up reply actions
that specific infraction is on the very naughty list.
#52
"We have nothing to lose." - Martell
by Cablinasian on Apr 23, 2010 11:44 PM PDT up reply actions
prez gets more flak and more credit than he deserves :)
#52
"We have nothing to lose." - Martell
by Cablinasian on Apr 23, 2010 11:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Claire thought she was being sneaky when she asked for the L word in here.
But what she didn’t know was that two mods were lurking in the shadows.
Team KP
no more explorations in the possibilities of interpreting everything as a potential euphemism; you tow the line, clouds.
by EvilKaramazov on Apr 23, 2010 11:45 PM PDT up reply actions
I recently joked that the GDT is like the GSW of threads
Some people accelerate their deletion numbers by participating.
We give some leeway because things get crazy during a game, but eventually we gotta do a warning if there is repeated problems or if someone says something really bad.
do you traditionally have sausage links on the morning of each game or just playoffs?
by EvilKaramazov on Apr 23, 2010 11:11 PM PDT up reply actions
she’s going over to Corvid’s for the pregame meal, apparently.
#52
"We have nothing to lose." - Martell
by Cablinasian on Apr 23, 2010 11:19 PM PDT up reply actions
all this mod tyranny, we need FREEDOM!
"In fact you might say that Ugly is the Blazers' secret weapon this year."
-Dave
prez should let you ban a spammer sometime; it’s really cathartic during a loss.
#52
"We have nothing to lose." - Martell
by Cablinasian on Apr 23, 2010 11:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Since when did you become a mod?
Are you going to ban me for talking smack about the Huskies now?
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
I got banned from the Huskie blog
For making fun of one recruit. Seriously, one.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
We're doing gameday thread work.
Primarily watching for trolls, swearing, internet link streams and the like.
Dave announced it tonight in the chat thread. We’re here to dutifully take our lumps, since Dave asked us to keep it on the down-low until he made an announcement.
I wasn't here
But how much swearing was there in the GDT thread last night?
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
not much swearing, but a lot of trolling.
#52
"We have nothing to lose." - Martell
by Cablinasian on Apr 23, 2010 11:42 PM PDT up reply actions
I believe that
That’s exactly why I don’t troll other blogs when we beat them, its screwed up.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
our first game was the Oden game. :(
#52
"We have nothing to lose." - Martell
by Cablinasian on Apr 23, 2010 11:41 PM PDT up reply actions
and You’ve been letting me blame Dre this whole time when it was REALLY YOUR FAULT ALL ALONG… for shame
#10, #52
by The Arkitect on Apr 23, 2010 11:42 PM PDT up reply actions
actually, with some of the contentious conversations we’ve had lately I’m surprised you haven’t banned me
#10, #52
by The Arkitect on Apr 23, 2010 11:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Your Bedge would be a lonely place
#10, #52
by The Arkitect on Apr 23, 2010 11:48 PM PDT up reply actions
So big brother has been watching all the time?
My God, I feel so, not betrayed because I didn’t do anything wrong.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
Even more appropriate than usual
AZ just passed a law basically mandating racial profiling. We need to make a stand for freedom!
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
papers please
funny thing that conservatives have been screaming about Obama being a socialist-fascist-communist big government controlling the lives of citizens near dictator, but then turn around and enact/support this oppressive piece of legislation.
"In fact you might say that Ugly is the Blazers' secret weapon this year."
-Dave
Its never going to be enforced
Of course, the courts will toss it faster than the refs tossed KG from game 2.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
that's good and all, but not really the point
"In fact you might say that Ugly is the Blazers' secret weapon this year."
-Dave
I know
I’m not going to get into a political discussion but I get you.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
but the junk drawer is the PERFECT PLACE for that
"In fact you might say that Ugly is the Blazers' secret weapon this year."
-Dave
I've dropped my participation in Daily Kos down a lot for a big reason
Politics stress me out, the Blazers do too but they also make me happy a lot.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
That, along with a sanctioned, volunteer militia along the border, along with
the right, coming in June or July, to carry concealed weapons by everyone and their elderly grandfather, along with a prominent rancher murdered near the border while checking fence lines that has people up in arms………….it’s a recipe for disaster. Why did I leave Oregon and move to AZ?
#52
You can always go home again.
We can even rent a suite at the RG and create a bedger barricade to escort you through the promenade.
Naw, really why did you go out there? Only reasons people seem to go to AZ is due to love, weather, or to avoid allergens.
#10 & #52
"Shame on us if we agree all the time." -KP
AmorEst
You forgot the magnificent scenery, which nobody in AZ seems to
bother to see. We live 100 miles from the south rim of the Grand Canyon and you’d be amazed at the number of native AZ’ens who’ve never been there.
#52
It's sad, but probably true. I swear the collective IQ in the area
where we live is about 85. Hubby was talking to a teller at the bank and the conversation turned to drugs. He asked if there was a lot of pot grown in the area. She said “oh no, they grow pot in (the town about 15 miles away), here it’s meth”.
#52
I guess I forget there are pretty parts out there.
My mind tends to tune out flat wasteland looking places, but I haven’t been to AZ outside of Phoenix. But I always associate Phoenix with southern Nevada and eastern California – neither of which I enjoy to look at.
People should take more time to see the this land.
#10 & #52
"Shame on us if we agree all the time." -KP
AmorEst
Isn't it funny that people don't know how to use Google to find links to games? It's so easy.
I found links back in the days of slow DSL and Chinese P2P sites.
ninja assassin is a terrible movie; honestly it doesn’t even compare to american ninja 1 staring michael dudikof.
Cut out the dumb stuff about the, and I like Matrix 2. Has two very iconic action scenes. Merowinger
There are so many dumb sequels, especially if it wasn't planned out as a longer story like Star Wars or LOTR.
More recently, I absolutely loathed Spiderman 3. Oh, and last week I wondered why the never made Judge Dredd 2.
It didn't seem to be planned out as a longer story
And I get it, they had a huge movie, and they absolutely needed to take advantage of that momentum, because sequels were a guaranteed fortune. I just wish they’d have sent those scripts to someone else for a rewrite, because… yuck.
I mean, Matrix 2 could have been saved with the “Matrix inside the Matrix” explanation. But when they said “nahhh, let’s make it a tragedy instead”, someone needed to finally speak up and tell them no.
This is so not going to work
Federal agents have put Reed College on notice that illegal drug use will not be tolerated at the elite private university in Southeast Portland.
According to an email sent April 23 to all staff and students, Reed President Colin Diver says U.S. Attorney Dwight Holton, Multnomah County District Attorney Mike Schrunk and other law-enforcement officials met with Diver on Thursday and delivered a clear message — "shut down illegal drug use and distribution at Reed College."
Diver made clear to students that U.S. agents specifically want to shut down illegal drug use at Renn Fayre — the school’s annual festival — next weekend.
"Based on ongoing criminal investigations, including conversations with current and former students and other sources, these officials have heard numerous allegations about drug use at Reed, and particularly at Renn Fayre," Diver wrote.
Reed without hard drugs is wrong.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
going to Reed is like the transformation of a meth user…people who graduate from there look totally different compared to when they entered
fiftytwo
Let's see
High workload, no sports teams, lots of drugs, on-campus nuclear reactor, yeah that’ll change you.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
are you gonna ban him if he answers wrong?
#10, #52
by The Arkitect on Apr 23, 2010 11:55 PM PDT up reply actions
this joke will never get old.
.
#52
"We have nothing to lose." - Martell
by Cablinasian on Apr 23, 2010 11:56 PM PDT up reply actions
he was already mocked, it just changed the subject matter for a whiel.
#52
"We have nothing to lose." - Martell
by Cablinasian on Apr 23, 2010 11:59 PM PDT up reply actions
I miss Mrs. Prez more.
#52
"We have nothing to lose." - Martell
by Cablinasian on Apr 24, 2010 12:00 AM PDT up reply actions
if your in the party, i’d say yes. i once got drunk w/ a bunch of cops at a wedding shotgunning
by EvilKaramazov on Apr 24, 2010 12:04 AM PDT up reply actions
he moves quickly.
#52
"We have nothing to lose." - Martell
by Cablinasian on Apr 24, 2010 12:03 AM PDT up reply actions
like the nuva ring?
loveisrespect
by portlandgiirl91 on Apr 24, 2010 12:05 AM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
glad it's not warnable
loveisrespect
by portlandgiirl91 on Apr 24, 2010 12:21 AM PDT up reply actions
nope! always gunna be a nice lil reminder :D
loveisrespect
by portlandgiirl91 on Apr 24, 2010 12:24 AM PDT up reply actions
athletic freak.. needs coaching to help develop on ball instincts and playmaking ability in the secondary. i hope ronnie lott takes him under his wing and teaches him
I’m not sure if teaching someone instincts is that likely, but ok. :)
#52
"We have nothing to lose." - Martell
by Cablinasian on Apr 23, 2010 11:57 PM PDT up reply actions
i was more speaking about making plays in the secondary.. his main problem is looking to lay someone out vs playing the ball.
EK, how do you feel about DA Bears?
#52
"We have nothing to lose." - Martell
by Cablinasian on Apr 23, 2010 11:58 PM PDT up reply actions
they got who they were targeting; we needed a safety. the bears only had one pick in the first three rounds, so i guess this is a small win. honestly i haven’t paid much attention this year cause the bears have no picks.
by EvilKaramazov on Apr 24, 2010 12:02 AM PDT up reply actions
you drafted Cutler.
#52
"We have nothing to lose." - Martell
by Cablinasian on Apr 24, 2010 12:04 AM PDT up reply actions
No the Broncos drafted Cutler
The Bears just traded for him. Its a move they had to make and one that shows that the Bears can make any QB look like crap.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
their pick this year was traded for Cutler. So, they drafted Cutler.
#52
"We have nothing to lose." - Martell
by Cablinasian on Apr 24, 2010 12:05 AM PDT up reply actions
the player they traded their 2nd round pick died this summer…
by EvilKaramazov on Apr 24, 2010 12:06 AM PDT up reply actions
wow.
#52
"We have nothing to lose." - Martell
by Cablinasian on Apr 24, 2010 12:06 AM PDT up reply actions
yeah, he was supposed to be our starting de, which is why we now have peppers…
by EvilKaramazov on Apr 24, 2010 12:07 AM PDT up reply actions
yep. i think we’ll be interesting this year. gonna throw the ball.
by EvilKaramazov on Apr 24, 2010 12:05 AM PDT up reply actions
I’m not as down on the Cutler thing as most; with the right situation around him, he’s shown that he’s really good.
#52
"We have nothing to lose." - Martell
by Cablinasian on Apr 24, 2010 12:06 AM PDT up reply actions
apparently those are important.
#52
"We have nothing to lose." - Martell
by Cablinasian on Apr 24, 2010 12:10 AM PDT up reply actions
yeah, and martz’s block schemes are really complex, but we have no talent at those positions. cutler might die this year.
by EvilKaramazov on Apr 24, 2010 12:11 AM PDT up reply actions
there are worse tragedies than a frat boy meeting the sword.
#52
"We have nothing to lose." - Martell
by Cablinasian on Apr 24, 2010 12:12 AM PDT up reply actions
Has a tendency to take plays off
Or to go for the spectacular rather than making a simple play.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
Yup they actually have a plan
Rather than just randomly assembling players.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
not as scary as when it was posted in here the first time
#10, #52
by The Arkitect on Apr 24, 2010 12:07 AM PDT up reply actions
If we could have Roy and Oden healthy for the rest of their careers
But you’d have to pick TWO NBA PLAYERS to be MURDERED for it to happen, who would you pick and no you can’t pick Rick Fox?
Current players only.
GO.
#52
I dislike that you already took Heinsohn off the board.
#52
"We have nothing to lose." - Martell
by Cablinasian on Apr 24, 2010 12:14 AM PDT up reply actions
It can be a painless, easy death
And likely their friends and family won’t miss them and yada yada. No moral problems here.
#52
I was more interested when it sounded messy and painful…
.
.
Manu and Boozer
#10, #52
by The Arkitect on Apr 24, 2010 12:20 AM PDT up reply actions
I tried to make it nice so people didn't feel bad
It can be however ya want though, if that isn’t a problemo.
#52
Manu is awesome.
#52
"We have nothing to lose." - Martell
by Cablinasian on Apr 24, 2010 12:21 AM PDT up reply actions
and in my world, he’s awesomely dead
#10, #52
by The Arkitect on Apr 24, 2010 12:24 AM PDT up reply actions
LeBron (so we can win a billion Championships easily)
Kobe.
I may need to think this through more though.
Team KP
I don’t want to help the Celtics.
#52
"We have nothing to lose." - Martell
by Cablinasian on Apr 24, 2010 12:24 AM PDT up reply actions
Ricky Davis...
and Chris Kamen, then put him off in the woods somewhere. Where eventually some archeologist will find his remains and claim to have found the missing link.
#52
They aren’t for everybody, sure.
I hope you saw my earlier statement.
I would like to, before any accusations are thrown, say that my powers of recognition are not artificially enhanced by the mod dashboard. I do have access to look at multiple profiles, but I have a longstanding history of nailling peoples’ alternative identities; for example, the myemic/Rudiculous swap which I guessed first. My guesses of In Walks Rudy’s profiles were legitimate.
#52
"We have nothing to lose." - Martell
by Cablinasian on Apr 24, 2010 12:23 AM PDT up reply actions
I HATE cheaters.
#52
"We have nothing to lose." - Martell
by Cablinasian on Apr 24, 2010 12:25 AM PDT up reply actions
I did use my powers to out prez once, I admit.
#52
"We have nothing to lose." - Martell
by Cablinasian on Apr 24, 2010 12:25 AM PDT up reply actions
well, Prez had been in the closet for faaar too long… he’s not fooling anyone (not even Mrs. Prez)
#10, #52
by The Arkitect on Apr 24, 2010 12:26 AM PDT up reply actions
Well, you said Mod powers were given to you during the Oden game
and the myemic/Rudiculous screen name guessing had to have happened way before that. So I believe you…for now.
Team KP
yeah, that was early fall maybe?
#52
"We have nothing to lose." - Martell
by Cablinasian on Apr 24, 2010 12:28 AM PDT up reply actions
In all seriousness, Cab is all about catching specific styles and matching them up
It’s kind of freaky. I’ve seen it in action.
The other someone he knew
Before anyone else knew.
#10 & #52
"Shame on us if we agree all the time." -KP
AmorEst
Or maybe I am thinking of Nick Van Excellent and The Running Man.
That’s the same person right? I had no idea until Cab said it.
Team KP
that wasn’t me discerning a speech pattern, he had the same avatar.
#52
"We have nothing to lose." - Martell
by Cablinasian on Apr 24, 2010 12:47 AM PDT up reply actions
I liked it better the other way.
#52
"We have nothing to lose." - Martell
by Cablinasian on Apr 24, 2010 12:51 AM PDT up reply actions
Ah! Yes that could be too.
I’d never think that deeply into it. I spent three months thinking TheArkitect, ThePirate, and TheTinfoil were all the same person because I was too lazy to read past ‘The’.
#10 & #52
"Shame on us if we agree all the time." -KP
AmorEst
Is there another?
I thought maybe you spent an hour or so playing dumb and making us wonder. Who knows. So long ago now.
#10 & #52
"Shame on us if we agree all the time." -KP
AmorEst
I don't think I did for that one.
I just wanted a name change … not my usually trickery.
Straight Independent.
by L-TrainFTW! on Apr 24, 2010 10:37 AM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, there have been a couple of times with you.
Ah the memories.
#10 & #52
"Shame on us if we agree all the time." -KP
AmorEst
and you thought no one would realize that you and EK are the same person…
#52
"We have nothing to lose." - Martell
by Cablinasian on Apr 24, 2010 12:32 AM PDT up reply actions
the biggest phenomenon we’ve noticed as mods is that almost everyone who makes a second account, either for fun or after being banned, makes their new handle as multiple capitalized words. It’s a dead giveaway for a lot of returning trolls.
#52
"We have nothing to lose." - Martell
by Cablinasian on Apr 24, 2010 12:31 AM PDT up reply actions
Now that Dave's announced it, it's official.
He asked us to start earlier in the season, it isn’t just for the playoffs.
It’s primarily for GDT’s though. We’re not actively modding other stuff unless something clearly needs modding (like spam, trolls, etc.) and we’re around.
Heehee -- I'm finally in a pretty good mood, so I'll believe in your superior powers of recognition
(even tho I got TiH quickly).
Yeah, gameday threads just aren’t my thang. I’m fine with venting in my living room with close friends and all, but broadcasting that kind of stuff on the internet . . . Meh.
I won the elf game
I beat it, then asked myself why I put time into a meaningless easy dumb game.
#52
It might be my favorite
The only hint you need is that it’s good to get a bunch of miners to make you some money while you attack with one guy at at time until you got an army.
You should get Taco Plus instead of Chipotle for the game day meal.
I heard it’s better than Chipotle, which melts down rubber doorstops for their cheese.
#52
No offense taken!
GDT’s are definitely not everyone’s cup of tea.
We’re working to make sure they stay enjoyable for those who like to join them.
Cloudy can’t bedge with one had… but if you hop on chatroullette you might be able to catch him still
#10, #52
by The Arkitect on Apr 24, 2010 12:28 AM PDT up reply actions
I think we should trade Batum
He’s just gonna get hurt in France this summer. What good is having a player that always misses the start and end of the season?
I was anti-Euro after last training camp
The playoffs are confirming it
by tominhawaii on Apr 24, 2010 12:36 AM PDT up reply actions
I won't talk about it too much though
I’ll just make folks mad. Batum’s shoulder bugs me though.
by tominhawaii on Apr 24, 2010 12:43 AM PDT up reply actions
Didn't Mike Rice made some sort of comment about Nash NOT playing for the national team?
And Mike Barrett said something about “opening up a can of worms.” I think it may be an issue at Blazers HQ.
hey, that’s a good thought.
#52
"We have nothing to lose." - Martell
by Cablinasian on Apr 24, 2010 12:51 AM PDT up reply actions
That'll be tough this summer.
There’s got to be a point of contention at Blazers HQ. Batum and Rudy are very attached to their national teams, who really need them. But they could sure use a summer of rest and recovery.
And if they play this Summer, and have more problems this fall? Everybody duck.
I think it was tough last summer as well
There must’ve been some tension, with both guys nursing injuries, yet playing for their national teams. People gripe about the Blazers training staff not doing the right thing, but I question the French and Spanish training staffs too. With the guys having national allegiances, it must get really, really sticky.
It sucked that Batum came back here to get his shoulder evaluated
and the doctors sent him back saying he was A-OK to continue playing. A couple months later, he needs surgery.
Team KP
Ditto for Rudy
There were ways for him to deal with his back problems in the off season (w/ surgery or or without) but playing with back problems for all that time was probably with worst idea. I doubt the medical staff had much say in that decision.
Didn't Batum recently say something about understanding that the Blazers won't want him to play?
I’m sure it’s important to Batum, but not as big of a deal for him to play as it would be for Rudy… less a source of national pride and all.
#52
well
i think a big part of it is that Spain is a contender as well
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"Did they really expect me to bow down to Jesus?!?" ~Sophia
"At first glance, I saw a fairly unremarkable penis." ~Sophia on Greg Oden
by Philthyanimal on Apr 24, 2010 9:30 AM PDT up reply actions
I think it's a big deal for both, and both are potential contenders
Some vets skip it in the end (Pau Gasol, Navarro once, Dirk once, Ginobili this year) especially if it’s something they have done many times before like a qualifying round or a European Championship, but usually it’s just as important to them. It’s similar and more in soccer in prestige, and that has influenced European and South American (and to some extent African and Asian) players that way the highest honor is to play for your national team.
National team game > club team game
World Championship Title > European Championship Title > International Club Title (Champions League > UEFA Cup) > League Championship
Those guys also get paid millions by their clubs, and the teams hate injuries. But it’s the biggest thing there is. I would think winning a world championship or Olympic title ranks only a little behind winning a NBA championship for Rudy and Nic. Also in terms of marketing opportunities at home.
its only sad
that many americans megastar athletes don’t give a rip about national pride in world competitions.
"There was a time when this blog was for intelligent BASKETBALL fans. It has unfortunately become O-Live 2…" ~Ilikeemall
"Did they really expect me to bow down to Jesus?!?" ~Sophia
"At first glance, I saw a fairly unremarkable penis." ~Sophia on Greg Oden
by Philthyanimal on Apr 24, 2010 9:41 AM PDT up reply actions
The A-Team Seasons 1-5 is available on Netflix Watch Instantly
Hrm. I’ve never seen it. That may be irresistible.
Really?
I pity da foo.. I pity da foo dat hasn’t seen the A-Team.
#10 & #52
"Shame on us if we agree all the time." -KP
AmorEst
Did anyone ever drug you to get you on a plane before?
#10 & #52
"Shame on us if we agree all the time." -KP
AmorEst
Yeah
Got tickets for the weekend of the 30th. We’re staying at some plantation thing that a friend owns.
I got the info. I think we are staing at the Plantation Inn in Lahaina
Date: Thursday, April 29, 2010
Depart: Oahu – Honolulu (HNL) 06:55 PM
Arrive: Maui – Kahului (OGG) 07:32 PM
Class/Route: Coach/Nonstop
Flight: HA196
Date: Sunday, May 02, 2010
Depart: Maui – Kahului (OGG) 05:54 PM
Arrive: Oahu – Honolulu (HNL) 06:28 PM
Class/Route: Coach/Nonstop
Flight: HA545
Mortimer is stupid
#52
"We have nothing to lose." - Martell
by Cablinasian on Apr 24, 2010 1:54 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
It's one of those shows that just kind of slipped through.
It may be time to get better acquainted with Mr. T.
It's a classic.
And the defining career (and life) role for Mr. T
#10 & #52
"Shame on us if we agree all the time." -KP
AmorEst
I can't imagine they're going to pull it off in movie form this summer
But Liam Neeson in it? Hmmm. Maybe.
Liam Neeson can probably make water turn to wine.
We all learned that he discovered how to return from the dead already. Him playing Hannibal will rock. And Biel doing anything in a movie is cool
#10 & #52
"Shame on us if we agree all the time." -KP
AmorEst
Friends decide to head to the beach for the weekend...
and I have tickets for my first playoff game in like 8 years.
Sometimes I hate my friends.
#52
Let's Go Blazers!
The only red I intend to wear is blood from Suns fans. Besides that, nothing by good energy from me! Enjoy the game! Make us win!
#10 & #52
"Shame on us if we agree all the time." -KP
AmorEst
There are Suns fans here in Portland?
It’s hard enough to find them in AZ, how did you find some here?
And yes, I am gonna make sure that the Blazers win. Gonna have to gather all my chi or something though.
#52
Yes, let's gather chi.
I was dumbfounded at the number of Suns fans at the RG on Thursday! Not like a ton of them, but every single one surprised me because I, like you, assumed they were a myth like unicorns and cakes.
#10 & #52
"Shame on us if we agree all the time." -KP
AmorEst
Speaking of which...
What requirements/expectations do we have for fellow Blazer fans?
I for one say that Blazer fans must shun umbrellas.
#52
No that Ducks fans
But the two can cross.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
One thing I got to give them credit for.
They really spread their loyalties out across a ton of players. In addition to obvious Nash and Amare jerseys, I saw j-rich, Hill, Lopez, and Dragic jerseys. Someone had some throwback one too but I can’t remember who it was for.
#10 & #52
"Shame on us if we agree all the time." -KP
AmorEst
I saw a Majerle jersey
Thunder Dan always gets props from me.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
Ah, yup that was who I saw too.
Always annoyed by that Suns team and loved it when the Blazers beat them in 1990. Even finished them in PHX. But Dan the Tan was cool
#10 & #52
"Shame on us if we agree all the time." -KP
AmorEst
It is appropriate their last game at their old arena
Was the 2 OT classic but awesome that we won it.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
I know a lot of folks that have moved from AZ to OR
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
Moving north seems to be a trend on the west coast.
#10 & #52
"Shame on us if we agree all the time." -KP
AmorEst
Going South has some major drawbacks
by southern oregon on Apr 24, 2010 1:13 AM PDT up reply actions
I know someone who has a 1/2 season who is from AZ
But I made him promise to support the Blazers period during the playoffs. Spotted him below me wearing his Hardwood Classics Roy jersey last night.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
2k10 is ridiculous
Beno Udrih was getting “MVP” chants shooting some late game FTs.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
he's not on your MVP ballot?
"In fact you might say that Ugly is the Blazers' secret weapon this year."
-Dave
Nah
It’s one thing for Tyreke to get MVP chants, even Kevin Martin (who hasn’t been traded in my My Player) but Beno Udrih.
He missed both btw but I was not quite able to pull off a Roy miracle. I scored 62 points but needed 65 to force OT.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
I don't usually score 62 of course
Its called Tyreke Evans, Sergio and Beno suck at D.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
I'm think I'm going to black out today.
#10 & #52
"Shame on us if we agree all the time." -KP
AmorEst
I think that one was easy
Is that the small level with the bad thingies going in a circle with a small gap? The key is to not try to go through the gap diagonally… go straight down and then right, and vice versa to get back.
#52
Yeah I think so.
I finally figured it out. tricky. I thought that level 5 was really easy.
#10 & #52
"Shame on us if we agree all the time." -KP
AmorEst
Level 10 can eat my face's butt.
420 deaths later, I’m done. Some game though.
#10 & #52
"Shame on us if we agree all the time." -KP
AmorEst
this game is too fun to suck so much.
If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you’re gonna see some serious [stuff].
by DrivetheLane on Apr 24, 2010 9:40 AM PDT up reply actions
Wasn't part of the reason for getting a new point guard was to add running besides another ball hander
Are the Suns the worst match up possible for the Blazers starting point guard?
O' Dios Mio!
Blessed me oh my that would be heavenly, Future Farmers of America!
It would be delighted from morning till night if your prediction comes true.
#52
I like to keep my hands soft for the ladies
by tominhawaii on Apr 24, 2010 10:18 AM PDT up reply actions
the products look nice
but the motto (or whatever it’s called) “for the Greater Good” would make me not buy it!!!!
We still usin this junk?
before I leave I would like to give ya’ll a funny story from our favorite blazer ever… Travis Outlaw.
True story I was walking on the beach, sand in my feet admiring the scenery, I hear HEY THATS HIM then the crowd approaches me…I feeling like dang I’m big out here in LA already then this dude say " THATS NOT KOBE" yall I felt like I was 4’11….LMAO
come back to pdx trav!
"Miller doesn't fit with Portland. He'll never fit. You know it. I know it. The Blazers players know it." - John Canzano Jan 7th, 2010
i cant im leaving for bowling right now
"Miller doesn't fit with Portland. He'll never fit. You know it. I know it. The Blazers players know it." - John Canzano Jan 7th, 2010
whateva whateva
i do wut i want
"There was a time when this blog was for intelligent BASKETBALL fans. It has unfortunately become O-Live 2…" ~Ilikeemall
"Did they really expect me to bow down to Jesus?!?" ~Sophia
"At first glance, I saw a fairly unremarkable penis." ~Sophia on Greg Oden
by Philthyanimal on Apr 24, 2010 9:28 AM PDT up reply actions
Phil, please share your text to me from last night.
It needs to be publicly known
EP FTW!
http://16.media.tumblr.com/9N2P6wFyQqyavb17MUEdieCXo1_400.jpg
def not lol
if i play my cards right she is gonna take me to see cirque du soleil
"There was a time when this blog was for intelligent BASKETBALL fans. It has unfortunately become O-Live 2…" ~Ilikeemall
"Did they really expect me to bow down to Jesus?!?" ~Sophia
"At first glance, I saw a fairly unremarkable penis." ~Sophia on Greg Oden
by Philthyanimal on Apr 24, 2010 9:58 AM PDT up reply actions
gchat
"There was a time when this blog was for intelligent BASKETBALL fans. It has unfortunately become O-Live 2…" ~Ilikeemall
"Did they really expect me to bow down to Jesus?!?" ~Sophia
"At first glance, I saw a fairly unremarkable penis." ~Sophia on Greg Oden
by Philthyanimal on Apr 24, 2010 10:07 AM PDT up reply actions
Good luck with that.
However, you should know that ticket sales are supposed to be kept to fanshots not fanposts. They deleted one of mine during the season for this.
#10 & #52
"Shame on us if we agree all the time." -KP
AmorEst
I'm gonna have to root for the Seahawks this year.
Between Thurmond and Lendale, that’s a team I can root for.
EP FTW!
http://16.media.tumblr.com/9N2P6wFyQqyavb17MUEdieCXo1_400.jpg
and pete
the seahawks seem to be a pac 10 all star team
"There was a time when this blog was for intelligent BASKETBALL fans. It has unfortunately become O-Live 2…" ~Ilikeemall
"Did they really expect me to bow down to Jesus?!?" ~Sophia
"At first glance, I saw a fairly unremarkable penis." ~Sophia on Greg Oden
by Philthyanimal on Apr 24, 2010 10:09 AM PDT up reply actions
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