Hi Mitch,
What's up? Seriously. I haven't heard from you lately and I'm worried you are in the middle of one of these great megadeals that you have pulled out of your hat before. I have only one request. Don't trade Lamar Odom. Not yet, anyways. Gve the the trio of Odom, Bynum and Gasol time to develop together. I cannot guarantee they will be tougher, but they will be more experienced and have a chance to get each other's backs during a long regular season. Ron Artest is out there and wants a new home, regardless of what he thinks he was told by Kings management. He only has one year left on his deal and he's not worth what Odom can potientially give you as a fourth scoring option behind Kobe, Pau and Drew. He would be under no pressure to produce and if he can't go out and do his thing under those conditions, then he will never be able to do it. In addition, if you play your cards right you might be able to get Ron Ron this time next year when his contract is up in Sac-Town.
I hope you enjoy the rest of your summer, Mitch. I look forward to another trip to the Finals and Pop complaining about your next heist.
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cvz
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Saturday, July 19
Thursday, July 17
Redemption
Just a quick note on an article I found. Here's a good article on former UNLV coach Bill Bayno. I will probably always remember him because his first year at UNLV was my freshman year. My first basketball game as a member of the pep band was a exhibition game and when the lights dimmed, the pregame fireworks absolutely blew me away! I was definitely hooked and have been feeding my addiction ever since. I root for Billy to do well because he was a bit too young and too flawed to succeed during his time in Vegas. His teams were much like him: inconsistent at times, flashy and brillant at others. But boy could he recruit. He was able to pull in Top 25 classes seemingly each year but couldn't coach them up to their potential. They managed to find a way to survive the 1998 WAC tournament, which I will treasure that entire week. In 1998-99, the team wasted a fine player in Shawn Marion, especially when Kaspars went down with a knee injury (I think they lost seven of their last nine games or something like that).
It seems Bayno has his life somewhat together and some perspective as well as a bit of maturity. He seems to understand everything can go away in the blink of an eye but addiction is a tough disease to kick. I wish him luck at LMU and hope he uses it as a springboard to better things. Good luck, except when you play the Rebs...
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It seems Bayno has his life somewhat together and some perspective as well as a bit of maturity. He seems to understand everything can go away in the blink of an eye but addiction is a tough disease to kick. I wish him luck at LMU and hope he uses it as a springboard to better things. Good luck, except when you play the Rebs...
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Monday, July 7
Licking my wounds....
So I figured I would have had more time to keep this updated, but I've been mourning the Lakers' loss in the Finals and even swore off the NBA...until the draft at least.
Not that the draft was that compelling. We'll check back in a few years to see what teams were able to get a steal and who busted. This summer in the NBA will definitely lack the drama that last summer packed. I don't think any power shifting megadeals will happen this summer. I would watch out for Corey Maggette and where he ends up...I hope it is not in San Antonio. I don't think the Lakers will do much this offseason, they want pretty much everyone back and from what I gather they would have to renounce Sasha and Ronny to sign a mid-level free agent and I don't think there is someone they are chomping to get. I really don't think they have to make many changes, a healthy Andrew Bynum is a large piece to add for next season and it is wait and see to make sure it works next fall.
Being tied up in the Finals has kept me distracted from what the Cubs are doing this year. I had to make sure the post I was reading was real before I believed it. The deal for C.C. and the Brewers makes me nervous, if the Crew can get to the postseason, no one will want to face Sheets and Sabathia four times in a series. The main concern is the Cubs depth. They've had some injuries, most notably Soriano. It has taken a toll, but they have been able to tread water and stay on top of the division. I'm hoping they can keep it together to make it the playoffs, maybe add a piece so they can compete against what will surely be a powerhouse AL team in the Series. I think even if they make it to the World Series, the AL team will just be too good for them to overcome. We'll see what happens.
UNLV's basketball team played six games in Australia this past week. They went 4-2, against some decent competition. It was more important for Beas and Trevon to get some PT and get them a head start on the new season. Let's hope they don't play like freshman at the beginning of the year. Their non-conference schedule is pretty aggressive. Speaking of which, I see that Utah has built a made for BCS non conference schedule. It's a great idea, but only if they win most of the games. Otherwise, the Mountain West will not be able to shed its reputation of being unable to win out of conference games. UNLV's schedule is much stronger than last year's but if UNLV can come out 12-2 they will be in great position to crack the Top 25. I think the in season tourney will be a good test for the Rebels. Can't wait to renew my season tickets earlier than last year....
Can TV networks come up with something better than this Wipeout, I Survived a Japanese Game Show and Farmer wants a wife crap? Who are the tv executives that came up with this one? Wipeout is such a clear rip off of MXC, without the witty banter that crosses the culture and makes you feel sorry for the poor saps who have no idea what's going on or that they are in on the joke. Add the commentary of a Sportscenter anchor and a bitter Talk Soup ex-host, and you realize the show is a bottom feeder, lowest denominator show that lacks the charm? of the translated circus show from Japan.
I look up and down the DVD aisles and see some of the crappy and old shows that are out now and I cannot fathom why "Ed" is not one of them. This was a truly great show and I miss it terribly.
Look for the return of The Big Show with Dan and Keith on Sunday Night Football this fall. DP is back on syndicated radio and now on the big network with his former partner in crime doing the highlights. Makes me wonder what Craig Kilborn is up to...
laters
cvz
Rebels by 10
Not that the draft was that compelling. We'll check back in a few years to see what teams were able to get a steal and who busted. This summer in the NBA will definitely lack the drama that last summer packed. I don't think any power shifting megadeals will happen this summer. I would watch out for Corey Maggette and where he ends up...I hope it is not in San Antonio. I don't think the Lakers will do much this offseason, they want pretty much everyone back and from what I gather they would have to renounce Sasha and Ronny to sign a mid-level free agent and I don't think there is someone they are chomping to get. I really don't think they have to make many changes, a healthy Andrew Bynum is a large piece to add for next season and it is wait and see to make sure it works next fall.
Being tied up in the Finals has kept me distracted from what the Cubs are doing this year. I had to make sure the post I was reading was real before I believed it. The deal for C.C. and the Brewers makes me nervous, if the Crew can get to the postseason, no one will want to face Sheets and Sabathia four times in a series. The main concern is the Cubs depth. They've had some injuries, most notably Soriano. It has taken a toll, but they have been able to tread water and stay on top of the division. I'm hoping they can keep it together to make it the playoffs, maybe add a piece so they can compete against what will surely be a powerhouse AL team in the Series. I think even if they make it to the World Series, the AL team will just be too good for them to overcome. We'll see what happens.
UNLV's basketball team played six games in Australia this past week. They went 4-2, against some decent competition. It was more important for Beas and Trevon to get some PT and get them a head start on the new season. Let's hope they don't play like freshman at the beginning of the year. Their non-conference schedule is pretty aggressive. Speaking of which, I see that Utah has built a made for BCS non conference schedule. It's a great idea, but only if they win most of the games. Otherwise, the Mountain West will not be able to shed its reputation of being unable to win out of conference games. UNLV's schedule is much stronger than last year's but if UNLV can come out 12-2 they will be in great position to crack the Top 25. I think the in season tourney will be a good test for the Rebels. Can't wait to renew my season tickets earlier than last year....
Can TV networks come up with something better than this Wipeout, I Survived a Japanese Game Show and Farmer wants a wife crap? Who are the tv executives that came up with this one? Wipeout is such a clear rip off of MXC, without the witty banter that crosses the culture and makes you feel sorry for the poor saps who have no idea what's going on or that they are in on the joke. Add the commentary of a Sportscenter anchor and a bitter Talk Soup ex-host, and you realize the show is a bottom feeder, lowest denominator show that lacks the charm? of the translated circus show from Japan.
I look up and down the DVD aisles and see some of the crappy and old shows that are out now and I cannot fathom why "Ed" is not one of them. This was a truly great show and I miss it terribly.
Look for the return of The Big Show with Dan and Keith on Sunday Night Football this fall. DP is back on syndicated radio and now on the big network with his former partner in crime doing the highlights. Makes me wonder what Craig Kilborn is up to...
laters
cvz
Rebels by 10
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