Okay, sports fans, there's a lot to discuss this final weekend of the College Football regular season. Before we get to some very exciting matchups, assuming the favorites win today, how are you feeling about the projected BCS games? Does one of the most exciting CFB seasons in history have the potential of ending with tremendously boring bowl games, or is all this new blood vying for the National Championship exciting you?
I mean, with absolutely no disrespect to Mizzou and WV, does a Tigers-Mountaineers matchup for the Title do it for you? (Personally, I love it, and find it to be the perfect ending to the perfect season!)
On to the games: V-Tech and Boston College. I'm very excited about this game, maybe mostly for the Hokies to be in such a big game at the end of the year given what this school has gone through. GO HOKIES!!!
Tennessee at LSU: Could this be a big letdown game for the Tigers after last week's stunning OT loss? Tough for me to be impartial, for the son of one of my trainers is a Vol! GO TENNESSEE!!!
I know people will think I'm crazy, but the Mountaineers better be ready to play today, because the Panthers, after a very disappointing 4-7 season, would love nothing more than knocking rival West Virginia out of the Title game.
Same for Mizzou. Sooners would love this upset big time.
Ditto the Bruins. This game is no cake-walk for USC.
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BLONDE BLONDE
December 1, 2007 - 11:44 ET by ricklailYour Gators didn't do a good enough job on FSU last week. Instead of sending the elder Bowden into retirement he is about to sign a contract for as long as he wants to coach with a rasie that will pay him 2.5 mil a year and another 1 million when he does decide to hang it up.
I go along with you on VA Tech Noel. It has been a tough year in Blacksburg. I feel a small connection to there. Our pastor is a grad.
I have a real problem today. The Heels play Kentucky at 2. The ACC Championship game starts at 1. Which one to watch. I guess the old previous channed button will get a work out today.
Who wiil win the Pac 10 and go to the Rose Bowl? Is this a complicated mess?
Hopefully LSU can send Phat Phil to packing his bags. No other SEC team has done it yet.
GO ARMY BEAT THEM SQUIDS
"May God have mercy upon my enemies, because I won't.” General George S. Patton.
45-12 wasn't good enough, Rick?
December 1, 2007 - 11:55 ET by BlondeHey, I can't help it if people in Tallahassee are stupid. I can only speak for my Gators...2 words for you there...Ron Zook.
I'm with you on the SEC....I picked the Tigers way back when, and of course, now that we know who their opponent is, all the more reason to stick with it.
Better excercise that clicker finger.
David Gregory, do you know which damn network you lie for? ~ Uncle Jimbo, @Blackfive
that beatdown
December 1, 2007 - 12:03 ET by botgwas almost as bad as this one
but hey if FSU wants a coach that UF can stomp, what's wrong with that?
GoHunter08
Nice thought, botg
December 1, 2007 - 12:13 ET by Blondebut hey if FSU wants a coach that UF can stomp, what's wrong with that?
I like it.
And are your Celts still having a perfect season? I don't follow bball.
David Gregory, do you know which damn network you lie for? ~ Uncle Jimbo, @Blackfive
nah B
December 1, 2007 - 12:18 ET by botgonly 11-2
GoHunter08
I can't believe that Isiah
December 1, 2007 - 12:35 ET by ricklailI can't believe that Isiah is still around. That was terrible.
I assume that you are puling for BC just to put another feather in you hat.
"May God have mercy upon my enemies, because I won't.” General George S. Patton.
BC?
December 1, 2007 - 12:49 ET by botgnot really, i went to URI but they don't really compete in football so i went with UT since my wife (now to be ex) went there. I can't really claim to be a Celtics fan as i dropped NBA in the last ten years due to the lack of teams/ selfish stars. Followed the Clippers for a while till they screwed SD in the night. I kept my Pats and Yankees from my childhood and added the Chargers and Padres as i live in San Diego.
GoHunter08
Noel
December 1, 2007 - 11:49 ET by botgI'd have to agree with you on your assessments except for the OU-Mizzou I see that game as a pick-em
GoHunter08
Excellent! I got Mizzou
December 1, 2007 - 12:52 ET by Roger the ShrubberExcellent! I got Mizzou +3 on Thursday.
MIZ--ZOU
December 1, 2007 - 13:12 ET by JDWWho is #1 in the nation?
JDW
Sen Clinton: Distinguished Founder of Media Matters
Who is #1 in the nation?
December 2, 2007 - 01:04 ET by general company#1 Ohio St
#2 LSU
After tonight. The BCS implodes tomorrow!
"Always do right. This will gratify some people, and astonish the rest". Mark Twain
I just want a Big 12 team
December 1, 2007 - 11:59 ET by ConservativeRexI just want a Big 12 team in the BCS championship game, and of course win it.
Since they took away my beloved SWC, I have to pull for the Big 12. I couldn't give a hoot what V Tech does, they don't play anybody during the year anyway.
East coast football is, well, not. They need to stick to basketball, now, they are good at that.
I've said it before, there are two religions in Texas. The 1st Baptist church, and high school football! There's hardly a college team in the country that does not have at least one kid from Texas.
Like Casey Stengel said, "you can lookitup"!
When I was at Fort Hood
December 1, 2007 - 12:44 ET by ricklailWhen I was at Fort Hood they told me there were 2 sports in Texas. Football and waiting for football. I learned when I was there it was Daryl Royal football and Bob Wills music. You best not say anything bad about either one.
"May God have mercy upon my enemies, because I won't.” General George S. Patton.
"Ahhh-Hawww!"
December 1, 2007 - 17:48 ET by Del DolemonteBob Wills is STILL the King!
Noel
December 1, 2007 - 12:03 ET by BlondeLooks like the beer punishment for your crime of being late with the Open Thread has worked like a charm.
I notice you have been punctual ever since I meted out the punishment. So, you're now on probation. The terms of your probation are that you now control the required actual number of your daily consumption of brewskis.
David Gregory, do you know which damn network you lie for? ~ Uncle Jimbo, @Blackfive
B
December 1, 2007 - 12:11 ET by Noel SheppardJ,
Controlled consumption of beer? That sounds like a worsening of my sentence! :-) ns
N.
December 1, 2007 - 12:15 ET by BlondeYou've done your time...now you're "Free to Choose".
Tennessee? Maybe I should rethink my sentence.
David Gregory, do you know which damn network you lie for? ~ Uncle Jimbo, @Blackfive
Noel, as a life-long
December 1, 2007 - 12:50 ET by Roger the ShrubberNoel, as a life-long Pittsburgher, my two favorite teams have always been Pitt and whoever is playing Penn State that week. That being said, I am rooting for WVU big-time, because who wants to see Ohio State in the championship game? I would love to see a Mizzou-Neers champ game! It's about time some other teams get the exposure and love!
Speaking of Mountaineers, my 2nd-favorite Neers, Appalachian State, face Eastern Washington today in the Div I-AA quarters.
My California (PA) Vulcans face the mighty Shepherd Rams in the Div II quarters, and the Mount Union Purple Raiders host the St. John Fisher About-to-get-their-butts-kicked in Division III.
You gotta love this time of year!
From a Duquesne son
December 1, 2007 - 13:08 ET by BurroCrane 3098GO NAVY BEAT ARMY
24-3 Halftime
December 1, 2007 - 14:46 ET by BurroCrane 3098GO NAVY Yeah!
Woot! My three teams went
December 1, 2007 - 20:11 ET by Roger the ShrubberWoot! My three teams went 3-0 today! Mount Union win their quarterfinal game by a whisker, Cal won, and Appalachian State won a tight one!
Nice, Shrubster
December 1, 2007 - 20:14 ET by BlondeExcellent....good for you!
David Gregory, do you know which damn network you lie for? ~ Uncle Jimbo, @Blackfive
It galls the hell out of CBS
December 1, 2007 - 13:20 ET by ConservativeRexIt galls the hell out of CBS to show the Army/Navy game. Showing the men that will kill our enemy's in the future.
CBS's halftime show to have gay theme?
December 1, 2007 - 13:28 ET by Jack BauerRex --
Is it true that the half time show will include a "Guess The Gay" segment hosted by the good Brig. General Kerr?
Mizzou vs WVU sounds lame,
December 1, 2007 - 14:44 ET by Buckeye_Paul01Mizzou vs WVU sounds lame, but OSU-vs-WVU sounds like a great national championship game to me:)
LETS GO SOONERS!!
You've got to be kidding.
December 1, 2007 - 19:41 ET by SactoGuy88You've got to be kidding. Missouri vs. West Virginia will be a great game to watch, if only because both teams have high-powered offenses. Ohio State vs. West Virginia will end up being a mismatch because Ohio State doesn't play well against any team with a decent spread offense, and West Virginia has probably the best spread offense in college football right now.
Sacto
December 1, 2007 - 19:46 ET by BlondeAgree w/ most of your points except W.V. having the best spread offense in college ball right now.
My contention would be Urby's Gators (okay, my Gators). He invented it & perfected it....all else are following.
David Gregory, do you know which damn network you lie for? ~ Uncle Jimbo, @Blackfive
Wont mater, LSU vs Ohio
December 2, 2007 - 01:23 ET by general companyWont mater, LSU vs Ohio St
Hindsight is awsome
"Always do right. This will gratify some people, and astonish the rest". Mark Twain
Hey RJ... If you are
December 1, 2007 - 17:09 ET by bigtimerHey RJ...
If you are around today the Zags are playing UCONN...a first that I remember since we have been here talking college basketball.
Your team most likely will win...but I'm going to go watch for a bit.
Catch ya later.
Go Zags!
#11 Hawaii
December 1, 2007 - 17:52 ET by Del Dolemonte#11 Hawaii tries to finish their undefeated season when they host Washington (11:30 PM Eastern time, ESPN2).
My spies in Honolulu tell me that Washington's plane was delayed, so they got to the islands late. Therefore they won't have as much time as usual to "acclimatize" and reset their body clocks.
Weather in KC
December 1, 2007 - 18:15 ET by ricklailWhat is the weather going to be for the Sooners-Tigers game? I am hearing there is a major global warming fueled winter storm sweeping through the midwest. We need rain so bad here, I'd take some of that right now.
Proud of my Heels. Two more road games and they can come back to the friendly Dean Dome.
VA Tech ACC Champs Orange Bowl bound!
"May God have mercy upon my enemies, because I won't.” General George S. Patton.
Weather report for KC
December 1, 2007 - 18:20 ET by nkviking75The forecast for Kansas City, MO via Wunderground.com
When you put the clowns in charge, don't be surprised when a circus breaks out.
UNC
December 1, 2007 - 19:50 ET by candanceI watched most of that game. The Heels are strong defensively this year - now we need to get Hanny more effective inside and get Lawson to stop making airhead mistakes.
Ellington has really changed since that Georgetown embarrassment and is becomming a really good perimeter weapon. IMO we're actually in better shape than we were last year.
card holding member of the vast right-wing conspiracy
UNC - Champs in '08!
December 1, 2007 - 19:54 ET by MrShy"Hanny" ?
You mean Sean Hannity? He's on UNC? What position? OLG? (old leftist gaurd)
GO TARHEELS !!!
Now, since I'm so kissy-up to UNC, will you consider buying a 100% cotton Mr. Shy t-shirt? :) (see below)
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ROFL Shy
December 1, 2007 - 20:12 ET by candanceTyler Hansbrough - power forward.
As to the famous rap song, this is where Rosenberg got his inspiration:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGHaLUgrzi4
Notice Mr. Genuis Billy Packer whitewashing it and acting like dook is in the right.
Anyway, I'm warming up to you. :) I'll check out your store.
card holding member of the vast right-wing conspiracy
he he
December 1, 2007 - 19:53 ET by candanceglobal warming fueled winter storm sweeping through the midwest
A balmy 15 degrees with almost a foot of snow. It hasn't gotten above freezing here in weeks. Enjoy your warmth! But I know you need rain.
card holding member of the vast right-wing conspiracy
Big 12 Championship weather
December 1, 2007 - 20:00 ET by saw the lightThe weather in KC may be dicey, but the game is in the Alamodome in San Antonio. Our resident weather bimbo here in St. Louis gave the forecast for San Antonio earlier in the week, and then said, but of course the game is in a dome.
So why give the forecast?
Go MU! We welcome NBer Blonde to the bandwagon, at least for tonight. Anyone else?
Thanks, stl.
December 1, 2007 - 20:07 ET by BlondeWhat color(s) do I need to wear?
I like to go all out for the game. :)
The LSU / TN game is annoying. Very.
David Gregory, do you know which damn network you lie for? ~ Uncle Jimbo, @Blackfive
Colors
December 1, 2007 - 20:12 ET by saw the lightBlack and Gold, of course.
I'm not as annoyed as you with the LSU-Tenn game. I'm pulling for UT because I'm not an LSU fan. You probably have different feelings with another SEC team as your fave.
Lol stl... I'm pulling
December 1, 2007 - 20:16 ET by bigtimerLol stl...
I'm pulling for UT also.
Plus the Bruins today...and Army.
My Zags won (basketball) so I am going to try to keep up the spirit here watching football here and there...
Conspicuous absence
December 1, 2007 - 20:21 ET by saw the lightUT, the Bruins, Army, and Gonzaga. But what about the MU-OU game?
Although I want a Big 12
December 1, 2007 - 20:42 ET by ThoughtPoliceAlthough I want a Big 12 Team in the NCG...I can't turn my back on my alma mater.
OU by 7
(Hey, if OU beats the #1 team why shouldn't they go to the big dance :)
Well since I'm
December 1, 2007 - 20:49 ET by bigtimerWell since I'm losing with the Bruins and Tennessee...
I'll go MU...gotta' be a winner.
Got to fix dinner..catch up later.
Man you guy's are bad, not
December 2, 2007 - 01:33 ET by general companyMan you guy's are bad, not a true pick in the bunch.
Hindsight is awsome
"Always do right. This will gratify some people, and astonish the rest". Mark Twain
Thanks
December 1, 2007 - 21:01 ET by ricklailI don't know what I was thinking. It was the game last week that was in KC. I really need to see my doctor.
I too am pulling for the Tigers. I don't want to see Ohis State in the national championship.
"May God have mercy upon my enemies, because I won't.” General George S. Patton.
Well....Rick
December 1, 2007 - 20:50 ET by BlondePhat Phil goes down.
Do you think he'll fare any better than Bobby Bowden (oh yeah....of course).
Bawahahahah.
David Gregory, do you know which damn network you lie for? ~ Uncle Jimbo, @Blackfive
I think he is history. Will
December 1, 2007 - 20:59 ET by ricklailI think he is history. Will it be as soon as they get back to Knoxville?
Did you hear what Verne Linquist said about the uniforms? He said they looked like moving dreamsickles.
"May God have mercy upon my enemies, because I won't.” General George S. Patton.
Dreamsickles
December 1, 2007 - 21:08 ET by BlondeMelted dreamsickles.
LOL.
They did look like a bad episode of "Miami Vice".
That last dash down the field by Hester (the Molester) was great! Buh-bye Phat Phil.
David Gregory, do you know which damn network you lie for? ~ Uncle Jimbo, @Blackfive
college gridiron
December 1, 2007 - 23:48 ET by MrShyYawn.
:p
Dana Perino and Newsbusters gals will look great in Shywear
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Fulmer suffers unexpected weight loss
December 1, 2007 - 21:03 ET by Luke...when a 50# horseshoe fell out of his pants at the SEC Championshiup game in Atlanta.
Gaux Tigers!
Halftime: WVU 7, Pitt
December 1, 2007 - 22:18 ET by Roger the ShrubberHalftime: WVU 7, Pitt 3
All the couches in Morgantown have been placed on high alert.
Clenched sphincter alert: is
December 1, 2007 - 23:39 ET by Roger the ShrubberClenched sphincter alert: is WVU about to choke? Or will Pitt lose its fourth close game of the season?
RtS
December 1, 2007 - 23:52 ET by botgwhile OU leads 21-14 and has the ball on the Mizzou 4
make that 28-14
GoHunter08
Any NFL games on
December 1, 2007 - 23:54 ET by MrShyAny NFL games on tonight?
No? That's tomorrow?
:p
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yup
December 2, 2007 - 00:03 ET by botgand the Chargers get to start their run for the Division
GoHunter08
The Chargers???
December 2, 2007 - 00:19 ET by MrShyMemo: That awful coach who can't coach at all coaches them.
(who is it?.... oh right, Norv Turner....)
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last years 14-2
December 2, 2007 - 00:24 ET by botgregular season Chargers
and they have the easy side of their schedule left
GoHunter08
(who is it?.... oh right,
December 2, 2007 - 01:41 ET by general company(who is it?.... oh right, Norv Turner....)
I feel ya,,ie Redskins fan
"Always do right. This will gratify some people, and astonish the rest". Mark Twain
All the couches in
December 2, 2007 - 00:09 ET by Roger the ShrubberAll the couches in Morgantown breathe a collective sigh of relief as Dave Wanstadt finally wins a big game.
35-17 OU
December 2, 2007 - 00:22 ET by botgwith 10 minutes to go
the BCS computer just froze, reboot, reboot
GoHunter08
hey Blonde
December 2, 2007 - 00:27 ET by botgyou following this? If Chase losses tonight it may secure the Heisman for Tebow
GoHunter08
Tough night
December 2, 2007 - 00:35 ET by saw the lightI knew it would be a tough game, but this is more than I expected. I thought Mizzou would put up more of a fight. Oh well. Many of our players will be back (including Daniel), and we have a fairly strong recruiting class. We'll be back.
Go MU!
No Bruce,
December 2, 2007 - 00:44 ET by BlondeI am caught up in insignifcant movies...guess I better change channels, huh?
Thanks for the head's up.
David Gregory, do you know which damn network you lie for? ~ Uncle Jimbo, @Blackfive
Did someone say
December 2, 2007 - 01:46 ET by MikeBDid someone say "Bruce"?
"A communist is someone who reads Marx. An anti-communist is someone who understands Marx." Ronald Reagan
Beautiful, Mike. Haven't
December 2, 2007 - 12:03 ET by Roger the ShrubberBeautiful, Mike. Haven't seen that in years. I salute you!
Love the Fosters cans!
If Chase losses tonight
December 2, 2007 - 01:44 ET by general companyIf Chase losses tonight it may secure the Heisman for Tebow
Or D-Mac?
"Always do right. This will gratify some people, and astonish the rest". Mark Twain
GC
December 2, 2007 - 01:56 ET by botgTebow has 7 more rushing TDs and 25 more passing TDs who would you vote for?
GoHunter08
I hope they both go
December 2, 2007 - 01:59 ET by general companyI hope they both go pro!
I realy like both of them, any luck my Skin's will end up with one of them.
"Always do right. This will gratify some people, and astonish the rest". Mark Twain
Ack!
December 2, 2007 - 00:27 ET by scamoramaGeorgia and the Wrong OSU in the Title Game?
Say it ain't so!
(No problem with Georgia being there, but they need a more worthy opponent)
Oregon State 38, Ory-GONE 31
December 1, 2007 - 22:53 ET by scamoramaFor the first time since 1996, the home team in the Civil War LOST!
Beavers Win!
What the Heck?!?
December 2, 2007 - 01:13 ET by Noel SheppardFootball Fans,
What now? Who deserves to play for the National Championship? LSU? OSU? Georgia? Kansas? V-Tech?
What a crazy season. I'm really shocked right now, and have many more questions than answer. Like why should LSU jump ahead of V-Tech, Kansas, and Georgia to face Ohio? How does that make sense, or should they get the nod for winning the obviously best conference in the sport?
I hope I'm off Blonde's restriction, because I need a beer to figure this all out. How 'bout you? ns
Noel, the beer and the
December 2, 2007 - 01:28 ET by KarmaNoel, the beer and the outcomes of tonights games were great. Buckeye fans would like to thank....
Your right; a crazy season.
Karma
December 2, 2007 - 01:34 ET by Noel SheppardK,
Well, and Washington is kicking Hawaii's butt right now!
What the heck is going on?
Imagine for a moment if each week this year you had taken the underdog against top 25 teams. Could have retired if you took the odds rather than the points, right?
Fun, fun season. Despite what purists are likely thinking, there's absolutely no reason not to be very excited about the upcoming bowl games. You agree? I mean, on any given day, anything can happen?
That's Entertainment!!! ns
Noel, college football is
December 2, 2007 - 01:47 ET by KarmaNoel, college football is my last bastion of sports entertainment. The money and the "it's all about me" personalities have pretty well turned me off of most pro sports. College football is especially more exciting for the fact that on any given day, almost anything can happen. No series. No 5 or 7 game playoff. Just today; right now.
You're right; that's entertainment!!
Noel & Karma
December 2, 2007 - 01:50 ET by MrShyThat's all fine and dandy, but don't you want an undisputed #1 ??
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In my opinion MrShy, I
December 2, 2007 - 02:11 ET by KarmaIn my opinion MrShy, I honestly don't. Not that I'm of the liberal view that we shouldn't have winners and losers, but with the limited play out of your conference, I don't think there's enough time in the current season to truely establish an "undistputed #1". This always leaves room for us "we got screwed" guys. That's alright with me. Keeps it interesting, and more often, aggravating. Adrenalin rush is fun.
Karma
December 2, 2007 - 02:01 ET by Noel SheppardK,
Well, I watch virtually no NBA anymore, and very little NFL for the reasons you mention. In short -- no heart, too many hot dogs.
Also, and unfortunately, I'm old enough to want to watch kids competing rather than adults. Kids play for the sport and the competition. Adults play for the money.
Don't get me wrong, I'm a pure capitalist. However, sports should be about the winning, not the paycheck. JMHO. ns
Noel !!!!
December 2, 2007 - 02:25 ET by MrShyNo NBA??? Come onnnn....
I mean, you've got the NY Knicks. Basketball in it's most pure and vintage form. Total team work.... no "I" in this team... players executing plays with precision... defense... a coach that understands the fundamentals and players that know their roles in the system... the game the way it's meant to be played.
Of course, I'm talking about the 1973 Knicks.
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Uh, Noel, if I may, I must
December 2, 2007 - 02:37 ET by RESTLESS 1Uh, Noel, if I may, I must take umbrage with your comment in regards to the NBA. If case you haven't noticed, the team with the MOST class in any proffesional sport has won three of the last five NBA titles and four out of nine. While I agree that there is too much "me, me, me" in proffesional sports, as a resident of San Antonio, I find it very refreshing to be able to call the Spurs my team. There is no I in the spurs organization, and believe me, it starts from the very top.
David Robinson took a sizable cut in pay to make sure the organization had money to bring in talent like Manu Ginobli and Tony Parker, and Tim Duncan. Tim did the same thing this year, making sure he retires a Spur. Almost the entire roster is getting underpaid, when compared to other players on other teams, and yet they prefer to stay with an organization that has a proven track record. Michael Finley signed for less money to come here, so not everybody in the NBA is just about the money. (Yes, in Finley's case, mark cuban footed most of that bill), but Michael wanted a championship.
I guess in the end, all I am saying is, sometimes, the good guys win. GO SPURS GO!!!!!
BTW Noel, I do love the sports threads. I think the editors and MRC have created, without a doubt, the best blog on the internet. Your sports threads definitely add to the fun of being a NB.
RESTLESS
December 2, 2007 - 02:46 ET by MrShyYes.
And then you have the other side of the spectrum.... Noel's Exhibit A of everything that is detestable and wrong in pro sports/the NBA:
Daaaaaaaa' Knicks.
But yes, I love the Spurs myself (and usually don't like multiple-winning, dynasty teams) but they are all classy, smart players, and you're right that the people at the top obviously look for real character and integrity and IQ, over hops and skillz. I think Robinson set the tone for that franchise, too.
The only blemish is Robert Horry's mean trip-up of Nash, as far as them all being upstanding... and claims of dirty play by that other guy, who's name eludes me.
But they all sacrifice, both on the court and off with their saleries, and will come off the bench -- any of them, on a given day -- if it's best for the team (see: Stephan Marbury and his reaction to just one benching :p)
Dana Perino and Newsbusters gals will look great in Shywear
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Bruce Bowen would be the
December 2, 2007 - 02:56 ET by RESTLESS 1Bruce Bowen would be the name that eludes you . I wouldn't call him dirty, but I guess when his "in your face" style of defense brings some scoring machine with a big ego down a few notches, accusations will fly.
As for Horry and Nash, I agree, that changed the series a little, but I wouldn't want Horry's reputation being tarnished for that one incident (and I HATED Horry as a Rocket, and especially a Laker).
Lastly, my condolences on your Knicks situation. ;>)
The Spurs get represented on NB!!!
December 2, 2007 - 03:09 ET by UnsaneYES!!! ANOTHER Spurs fan in the house!!!
My two most hated teams? The Jazz and of course the L.A. Fakers...
Res tantum valet quantum vendi potest.
Unsane
December 2, 2007 - 03:25 ET by RESTLESS 1I don't have the hatred I used to for the Jazz. We have exacted our revenge on them tenfold. Dallas has moved up that ladder as far as I am concerned (not the least of which has to do withe mark cuban). We don't match up well with the Mavericks, but I believe in a seven game series, the Spurs are still the best TEAM in the NBA.
Agree on the Lakers though. It was nice to close down the Forum and to make Kobe cry in years past.
(BTW, John Stokton and Karl Malone will always head my list of most hated players.)
Restless...I read your
December 2, 2007 - 03:43 ET by JerRestless...I read your previous post to Noel and you are absolutely correct. I've never actively rooted for the Spurs, but the human qualities of the individual players [which also shape the "team"], have been and remain unmatched by any other franchise in the NBA.
Jer
There's still room on the
December 2, 2007 - 03:51 ET by RESTLESS 1There's still room on the bandwagon Jer. Jump on any time you wish.
Restless...I'm afraid I'll
December 2, 2007 - 03:58 ET by JerRestless...I'm afraid I'll have to limit my support to recognizing their status [stata?] as fine human beings. Still holding out hope my Hawks will at least make the playoffs one of these years.
Jeer
Started to edit the typo in
December 2, 2007 - 04:10 ET by JerStarted to edit the typo in my name, but decided it was probably appropriate for a post on the Hawks.
Jer
Don't feel too bad, the
December 2, 2007 - 04:23 ET by RESTLESS 1Don't feel too bad, the Hawks have given the Spurs hell over the past few years. And, I think you guys have a few good wins under your belt this year as well.
I do feel bad for Mr. Shy though. Losing 109-59 to anybody is just embarassing.
I didn't feel bad at all
December 2, 2007 - 04:45 ET by JerI didn't feel bad at all about the 109-59 Boston massacre ot the Knicks. Couldn't have happened to a more deserving bunch. [And I say that as one who grew up wishing someone would shove that cigar up Red Aurbach's a$$.]
Jer
More on the Spurs
December 2, 2007 - 03:53 ET by UnsaneHave some pity on me, I am surrounded by myopic, delusional Rockets fans (yes, their team has made some great strides, but they have a long ways to go yet). The Jazz hatred shall long remain. To wit, I was at a bar here in Houston watching the last game of the Conference Finals against them, and anytime the camera closed on on the Jazz bench, watching the Spurs show them how to play them game, bar patrons were treated to a maniacal Spurs fan screaming "ARE YOU GONNA CRY???" at the TV among other related comments (that Spurs fan being me, of course).
Dallas does not worry me at all. A GREAT regular season with MUCH potential to be sure, but Nowitzki is nowhere to be found after the middle of April. Dallas goes as Nowitzki goes, and when he's not around, the whole thing falls apart.
You know, all the whining and crying about the shape of modern sports today, and how the Spurs are a breath of fresh air in that regard, reminds me a little of the whole "quality programming" argument in regards to television. The Spurs have a team virtually devoid of egos...a group of character guys dedicated to winning. Oh, and did I mention ZERO drama? Yet, people within and without the media constantly moan and whine about how boring the Spurs are...in spite of them being what many people CLAIM to want. (Much the same with the "quality programming" on TV argument..people cry for it, and when they get it, they don't watch.)
Res tantum valet quantum vendi potest.
Unsane, is there any risk
December 2, 2007 - 04:06 ET by JerUnsane, is there any risk attached to being a "maniacal Spurs fan" in a Houston bar?
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December 2, 2007 - 04:19 ET by RESTLESS 1I would think Unsane was fairly safe. For all of the words back and forth, San Antonio and Houston must get along. A great deal of Houstonians spend