tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post5362646604098460894..comments2024-03-17T03:18:56.070-04:00Comments on Dan Shanoff: Wednesday 05/23 A.M. Quickie:Oden, Durant to Portland, Seattle?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger104125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-61268069919714819772007-05-24T09:43:00.000-04:002007-05-24T09:43:00.000-04:00Why should you watch this Stanley Cup, Dan? Why d...Why should you watch this Stanley Cup, Dan? Why do we "hockey guys" watch it? Maybe because it will be, you know, actually exciting and good hockey? A good competition? We like the sport, not egocentric atheletes. It does not take mega-stars to make a good sports event, a fact much of the country seems to have forgotten. Our idiotic celebrity culture is starting to encroach on just about the only good thing left on broadcast TV, sports, and I hate it. If you need a big star, or a team from NYC to get excited about a sporting event, you are not a fan, but a star watcher. Go back to your Dancing With the Stars, the real sports fans know what's up.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11315016895444029563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-24503258971483037382007-05-23T20:50:00.000-04:002007-05-23T20:50:00.000-04:00fuck you dan. fuck you for hoping the sonics will...fuck you dan. fuck you for hoping the sonics will leave. a team-hopper like yourself doesn't know what its like to care about a team.eskadonihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09225798111925150995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-21316067395355351492007-05-23T20:30:00.000-04:002007-05-23T20:30:00.000-04:00I would like to change my preemptive stud to Schil...I would like to change my preemptive stud to Schilling to a very big DUD. Thank you, that is all.jhawkjjmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18297634924511036895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-76627459509964119772007-05-23T18:30:00.000-04:002007-05-23T18:30:00.000-04:00By the way, the Finals aren't starting until Monda...By the way, the Finals aren't starting until Monday because:<BR/><BR/>1) They're going for the post-cookout Memorial Day crowd.<BR/>2) <A HREF="http://hondacenter.com/" REL="nofollow">Honda Center</A> is booked Saturday night.<BR/>3) The schedule was already set to accommodate a potential game 7 in the Anaheim-Detroit series.<BR/><BR/>Although, as I check the schedule at <A HREF="http://www2.scotiabankplace.com/eng/index.cfm" REL="nofollow">Scotiabank Place,</A> they have Game 4 of the Finals and a Roger Waters concert booked at the same time on June 4. (Hmm, crazed Sens fans vs. stoned Floyd fans. Wonder who wins that fight?)The Legend of Vincent Tremblayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12141687990907230328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-46233287731313307132007-05-23T17:02:00.000-04:002007-05-23T17:02:00.000-04:00We have to take Giambi's posting privileges away n...We have to take Giambi's posting privileges away now -- especially if he wants to link us to Highbrid Nation.Natsfan74https://www.blogger.com/profile/02774593132826810650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-15827514808716890932007-05-23T16:48:00.000-04:002007-05-23T16:48:00.000-04:00Way to go Milan. The Italians win again.Way to go Milan. The Italians win again.chitown italianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05005966579859344446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-35328919156015791602007-05-23T15:25:00.000-04:002007-05-23T15:25:00.000-04:00Simmons column is up on ESPN!!Simmons column is up on ESPN!!Patriots64https://www.blogger.com/profile/15787034853382760764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-28046503517107404622007-05-23T15:19:00.000-04:002007-05-23T15:19:00.000-04:00I could care less what happens to Bill Simmons tod...I could care less what happens to Bill Simmons today.He's not the face of the Boston Celtics.anyway,Celtics are learning towards Al Horford(florida) or Brandon Wright from UNC.People are forgetting this DRAFT is deep with talent.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-48579436618737129592007-05-23T15:17:00.000-04:002007-05-23T15:17:00.000-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-87283059957177331182007-05-23T15:08:00.000-04:002007-05-23T15:08:00.000-04:00Here are some compelling points for being interest...Here are some compelling points for being interested in the Stanley Cup finals:<BR/><BR/>- Since 2003, Anaheim and Ottawa 1 and 2 respectively in post season wins.<BR/><BR/>- Ottawa favors an offensive game, while the Ducks rely on their D. Should be interesting to see which game plan prevails.<BR/><BR/>- Teemu Selanne going for a cup could get the nod for "aging superstar finally gets the cup."<BR/><BR/>- The Anaheim fans. Normally a fickle group, but they had amazing energy during a crazy third period last night. They even gave Edmonton fans a run for their money in last year's Western Conf. Championship.<BR/><BR/>- And this matchup is slightly more compelling/competitive than SA/Utah and Det/Clev. Ugh!stooncerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00568875226310625742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-84636473512031031352007-05-23T15:05:00.000-04:002007-05-23T15:05:00.000-04:00(You NHL-savvy commenters: Please educate the rest...<I>(You NHL-savvy commenters: Please educate the rest of us why this Cup matchup is worth following.)</I><BR/><BR/>Arguably the best scoring line (Ottawa's Spezza, Alfredsson, Heatley) versus the 2 best defensemen in the game (Anaheim's Pronger and Niedermayer).<BR/><BR/>The Ducks signed Pronger just for a series like this. The Senators traded for Heatley last season to put them where they are- in the Cup Finals. Both teams master plans have come to fruition quickly. Now it will be interesting to see who's philosophy trumps the other... Ottawa's "Fast and Loose" or Anaheim's "Muck and Grind".Jingoisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01269679565181077961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-11044005305203207072007-05-23T14:47:00.000-04:002007-05-23T14:47:00.000-04:00I just read about Giambi over at Highbrid Nation a...I just read about Giambi over at <A HREF="http://highbridnation.highbrid.com/?p=2272" REL="nofollow">Highbrid Nation</A> and the writer over there really put things in perspective for me. The media has really blew the whole "performance enhancing drug" thing out of proportion. Seriously, I'm not saying its ok to use these drugs but can we please stop acting like these drugs give athletes some kind of super human advantage over thier peers.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17021455995158069252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-17911334341203517402007-05-23T14:40:00.000-04:002007-05-23T14:40:00.000-04:00I never liked Sosa. I would say Banks is a great c...I never liked Sosa. I would say Banks is a great choice but there are others too. Tinkers, Evers, Chance since they are the biggest names on the World Series Champions team.<BR/><BR/>Non-champs: Banks, Santo, Sandberg, Grace, Kingman (but only because my aunt dated him).chitown italianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05005966579859344446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-17235124031216297262007-05-23T14:33:00.000-04:002007-05-23T14:33:00.000-04:00I Love Dan Patricks idea for how you determine the...I Love Dan Patricks idea for how you determine the #1 pick in the NBA. You have the team with the 2 worst records play a game winner gets the #1 pick. I would even take it farther then that, take the teams with the 4 worst records and have them play. 1 vs 4 and 2 vs 3, winners play for the #1 pick, loser play for the #3 pick. Do not think anyone would tank those gamesCMFosthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05291296862033162143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-7744599290702712752007-05-23T14:27:00.000-04:002007-05-23T14:27:00.000-04:00Seriously, Dan. I wish you would stop trying to in...Seriously, Dan. I wish you would stop trying to ingratiate yourself so much with Deadspin. I read most of the comments on your live lottery blog on their site and most of the commenters were simply just making fun of you. <BR/><BR/>If you want to continue to contribute to DS, you're going to have to do what they ask when applying to be a commenter. "Sharpen up your words. Post something either funny or make a comment that is socially relavent." I just don't want to see you become the butt of a running joke.codydoggy_1https://www.blogger.com/profile/04955618967264797559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-38473662205218568092007-05-23T14:21:00.000-04:002007-05-23T14:21:00.000-04:00Three points Dan...1) Liverpool not so much becaus...Three points Dan...<BR/><BR/>1) Liverpool not so much because I like them, but because the karma of the Italian League scandals from last year catches up with AC Milan.<BR/><BR/>2) Ottawa/Anaheim isn't as great as Ottawa/Buffalo, but I would agree with previous posters on the excitement of last night's third period. I think you have to be a serious fan of hockey, soccer or any other sport with continuous action to appreciate this year's Stanley Cup match-up. The anticipation of a big play in an anaerobic sport such as baseball, basketball, or football is what makes it exciting to serious and casual fans.<BR/><BR/>3) You have been a proponent of Memphis and Boston tanking at the end of season to secure a better draft position, when inevitably it blows up in your face and they both lose out. What does the NBA do to make their draft as fair as the NFL, NHL or MLB? Stern says the lottery was initiated to stop teams from tanking...Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04932029176303141951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-6120112062906644062007-05-23T14:07:00.000-04:002007-05-23T14:07:00.000-04:00Watch the Stanley Cup finals because its better th...Watch the Stanley Cup finals because its better than watching Spurs-Jazz and Cavs-Pistons.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07476929093358287999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-83957095153938455422007-05-23T14:03:00.000-04:002007-05-23T14:03:00.000-04:00New ESPN NFL blog up.http://myespn.go.com/profile/...New ESPN NFL blog up.<BR/><BR/>http://myespn.go.com/profile/hashmarksPatriots64https://www.blogger.com/profile/15787034853382760764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-66815304556962112092007-05-23T13:56:00.000-04:002007-05-23T13:56:00.000-04:00KaKa is going to destroy Liverpool. Bring on the I...KaKa is going to destroy Liverpool. Bring on the Italians!!!chitown italianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05005966579859344446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-53089105411936655382007-05-23T13:08:00.000-04:002007-05-23T13:08:00.000-04:00More on Dukes: at age 22 he already has 5 kids wi...More on Dukes: at age 22 he already has 5 kids with 4 different women. Shawn Kemp better watch out!Mikepcflhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08980600874603719777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-62841122099347359862007-05-23T13:05:00.000-04:002007-05-23T13:05:00.000-04:00Cmfrost,Yeah, I'd hate to lose Big Al, but despara...Cmfrost,<BR/>Yeah, I'd hate to lose Big Al, but desparate times call for desprate measures. But hey, maybe McHale will throw his old teammate a bone.eileenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15435132755332951836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-36354270774070459282007-05-23T13:02:00.000-04:002007-05-23T13:02:00.000-04:00Kaka is the best player in the world at this momen...Kaka is the best player in the world at this moment, and his team can count on a great performance by him in big games, therefore, my pick is A.C. Milan. <BR/><BR/>Dan, why the insistance that the Sonics leave Seattle? I hope that somehow, getting Durant will miraculously keep the team in Seattle, where they belong. That team has been in Seattle for 40 years, and have been very well supported. Their arena is fine, it is the lease that sucks... and who is to blame for that? The prior management.<BR/><BR/>Also, someone mentioned Seattle not needing Durant because of Rashard Lewis. Here's the thing, I highly doubt that Lewis will be in Seattle next year. Some team will bite and pay him way too much. They guy doesn't play defense, won't rebound, isn't great in the post... he is now a 6'10" three-point shooter. I like the pairing of Ray Allen and Durant, with Ridnour distributing.Travishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00931269234255947654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-54079340482307297332007-05-23T13:01:00.000-04:002007-05-23T13:01:00.000-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.B. Viddyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12692359981469783500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-58197806748127383692007-05-23T12:48:00.000-04:002007-05-23T12:48:00.000-04:00Marcus both shows suck and if your girlfriend make...Marcus both shows suck and if your girlfriend makes you watch either you should show her the door.CMFosthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05291296862033162143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-43175747005640773652007-05-23T12:37:00.000-04:002007-05-23T12:37:00.000-04:00IDOL SUCKS!!!...but I do watch Dancing with the St...IDOL SUCKS!!!...but I do watch Dancing with the Stars, but only cause my girlfriend makes me, I swear! Please believe me!Marcus Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17020660877653524405noreply@blogger.com