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toad

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(Msg. 16) Posted: Wed Dec 31, 2003 12:00 am
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"Terraholm" <terraholm_SpamGoAway.DeleteThis@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> Great stats on a bad team does not mean much. They need to translate into
> wins.


when we were talking about Jamison, you said him getting good stats on a bad
team didn't mean anything either. Now Jamison's getting good stats on a
good team. I think Zach would be a success on any team he plays for and it
doesn't matter that he's on this *bad* blazer team. It's nice to see you
finally admit we're bad =)

lol




> >Because I expected stardom from the time I saw him play as a freshman
> > at MSU. Because I yelled and screamed to get him in the lineup before
he
> > becomes another Jermaine casualty. Because I think he can go down as
> > successful as Barkley. Because he went from averaging 8 ppg and 5
boards
> > last year to 23 ppg and 11 boards this year. Because he will probably
> land
> > on the all-star team. Because he may get the most improved player
award.
> > Because he is the future. Because he's doing more for our team
> offensively
> > than anyone. Because Zach is the man. Because he's only going to get
> > better. Because he is a star and he's shining bright.
> >
>
> Got tissue?

it's nice to be able to actually refer to someone on our team as a
(potential) superstar. I'd love to have someone like TMac, Iverson, or some
other superstud. If we're destined to go down this year, I just assume do
it with some excitement and a reason to cheer. Players who are fun to
watch. Players who produce. Right now our reason is Zach. It's going to
be great watching him improve and dominate.

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Terraholm

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(Msg. 17) Posted: Wed Dec 31, 2003 12:00 am
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"toad" <papatoad.DeleteThis@mrstoad.com> wrote in message
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> "Terraholm" <terraholm_SpamGoAway.DeleteThis@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> >
> > Great stats on a bad team does not mean much. They need to translate
into
> > wins.
>
>
> when we were talking about Jamison, you said him getting good stats on a
bad
> team didn't mean anything either. Now Jamison's getting good stats on a
> good team.

Bingo. So now they mean more.

> I think Zach would be a success on any team he plays for and it
> doesn't matter that he's on this *bad* blazer team. It's nice to see you
> finally admit we're bad =)

You may be right about Zach, I tend to agree that his game would fit about
anywhere, but plenty of players that put up great stats on bad teams do not
carry them over to a good team See Stoudamire....and 2 months is not a
career.

They are bad right now. Not really from lack of talent though, so I still
see no reason to panic.
If Zach's break out season makes the team so much better, why is not their
record better than last year?


> > > than anyone. Because Zach is the man. Because he's only going to get
> > > better. Because he is a star and he's shining bright.
> > >
> >
> > Got tissue?
>
> it's nice to be able to actually refer to someone on our team as a
> (potential) superstar.

We have had one of those for years....

I'd love to have someone like TMac, Iverson, or some
> other superstud. If we're destined to go down this year, I just assume do
> it with some excitement and a reason to cheer. Players who are fun to
> watch. Players who produce. Right now our reason is Zach. It's going to
> be great watching him improve and dominate.

Do not be shocked if he hits a wall and slumps for awhile.


--
Laurel T
"Wallace is a riddle wrapped in a mystery,
wrapped in a headband." S.I.

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(Msg. 18) Posted: Wed Dec 31, 2003 12:55 am
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"Terraholm" <terraholm_SpamGoAway.DeleteThis@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> "toad" <papatoad.DeleteThis@mrstoad.com> wrote in message
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> > "Terraholm" <terraholm_SpamGoAway.DeleteThis@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> > news:vv20hjg64rfv49@corp.supernews.com...
> > >
> > > Great stats on a bad team does not mean much. They need to translate
> into
> > > wins.
> >
> >
> > when we were talking about Jamison, you said him getting good stats on a
> bad
> > team didn't mean anything either. Now Jamison's getting good stats on a
> > good team.
>
> Bingo. So now they mean more.
>
> > I think Zach would be a success on any team he plays for and it
> > doesn't matter that he's on this *bad* blazer team. It's nice to see
you
> > finally admit we're bad =)
>
> You may be right about Zach, I tend to agree that his game would fit about
> anywhere, but plenty of players that put up great stats on bad teams do
not
> carry them over to a good team See Stoudamire....and 2 months is not a
> career.
>
> They are bad right now. Not really from lack of talent though, so I still
> see no reason to panic.
> If Zach's break out season makes the team so much better, why is not their
> record better than last year?

it's kinda funny when we had pippen, bonzi, da healthy, sabas, and everyone
else, we had too much talent. Now it appears we don't have enough talent.

I think when DA's back, we'll improve and if we got a good guy at center
(not a washed up bag of bones), I think the combo would be enough to make us
a solid playoff team. We're close, but we're not there.


> > Right now our reason is Zach. It's going to
> > be great watching him improve and dominate.
>
> Do not be shocked if he hits a wall and slumps for awhile.

it happens, but his consistency has been pretty superlative thus far. I
like his passion and willingness to get better. He's not a stubborn prick
who thinks he knows everything and that's a great quality for a young guy
with his ability.
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(Msg. 19) Posted: Wed Dec 31, 2003 12:55 am
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"toad" <papatoad.DeleteThis@mrstoad.com> wrote in message
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> "Terraholm" <terraholm_SpamGoAway.DeleteThis@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> >

> > They are bad right now. Not really from lack of talent though, so I
still
> > see no reason to panic.
> > If Zach's break out season makes the team so much better, why is not
their
> > record better than last year?
>
> it's kinda funny when we had pippen, bonzi, da healthy, sabas, and
everyone
> else, we had too much talent. Now it appears we don't have enough talent.
>
> I think when DA's back, we'll improve and if we got a good guy at center
> (not a washed up bag of bones), I think the combo would be enough to make
us
> a solid playoff team. We're close, but we're not there.

I do not think they will be better with DA over McInnis. He is just as
streaky. But the PGs are being worn out right now and the depth will help.

> > > Right now our reason is Zach. It's going to
> > > be great watching him improve and dominate.
> >
> > Do not be shocked if he hits a wall and slumps for awhile.
>
> it happens, but his consistency has been pretty superlative thus far. I
> like his passion and willingness to get better. He's not a stubborn prick
> who thinks he knows everything and that's a great quality for a young guy
> with his ability.

Wait until the write up on him comes out in SI....


--
Laurel T
"He's instant offense... on
both ends of the floor, I might add."
Barkley on Cuttino Mobley
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(Msg. 20) Posted: Thu Jan 01, 2004 1:53 am
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"Terraholm" <terraholm_SpamGoAway.RemoveThis@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:<vv4701rvm12i5b.RemoveThis@corp.supernews.com>...
> > Right now our reason is Zach. It's going to be great watching him improve
> > and dominate.
>
> Do not be shocked if he hits a wall and slumps for awhile.

I wouldn't be surprised either. When you start scoring 25-30 a night, other
teams have to take notice and try to come up with something defensively to
stop you. In fact, while I don't know if I'd call it a slump yet, I'd say he
already hit a bit of a wall on this 3-game road trip.
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(Msg. 21) Posted: Fri Jan 02, 2004 3:14 am
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Keep loosing Blazers and Memphis!!! Those draft picks are looking better
and better!

"Mark Bruso" <markbruso_nospam DeleteThis @comcast.net> wrote in message
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> OK, tell me if there is anything wrong with this..
>
> 1) Hoping for every Portland loss this season.
> 2) Hoping for every Memphis loss this season, just don't fall into the
> bottom 3.
> 3) Let Rasheed walk, $17M off the books.
> 4) When will Shawn Kemp's Millions be off the books?
> 5) Have 2 top 1/3 draft picks this summer!
> 6) Sign Zach to a 3-4 year fair, but not maxed out contract. These max
out
> contracts for the max number of years end up biting teams in the ass down
> the road.
>
> Mark
> Season Ticket Holder from 1986-1996. Now I won't even watch a game. I
just
> read about the team on the internet.
> Go Mariners!
>
>
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