Wanted to know if anyone knew where I could find Hawkeye Hockey on tv?  I would assume BTN but they're too busy showing womens volleyball that night(wtf?).   I wasn't sure if anyone knew if Fox Sports Midwest was showing it or whatever.  I live in Charlotte, NC and it's going to be difficult, but I am very excited about Hawkeye Hockey. Give it a few years and we can get a few better recruits in and have a formidable team! Something we can actually all get excited about. GO HAWKEYES!

*this is a joke, but wouldn't it be nice to see it happen?

Charlotte trades Larry Brown, Boris Diaw, and Dominic McGuire

Philly trades Jodie Meeks, Spencer Hawes, and Nocioni. 

We cut Sherron. We keep Tyrus.  Get another disposable center. Have a sharp shooter from 3.  Hire Jeff Van Gundy(insert Coach of your choosing that will allow us to play our players in ways that actually uses their talents).  Fire Higgins.  Hire Kevin Pritchard.  Trade Jack for some solid spare parts, or another aging star that can still contribute without throwing a tantrum every other play and jacking up 40 shots a game.  Commence playoffs! 

Long time reader. First time Fanpost-er. 

Now before you jump all over me on this. Hear me out.  I believe we should go after Donovan McNabb in order to mentor in a young QB(whom we would draft this year).  We have the pieces in place for him to come in and make plays.  If we get him. There would be a great shot at Westbrook coming back.  God knows no one in the world knows how to use Brian Westbrook better than McNabb.  Add that to Gore's power running and we've already got a killer backfield attack.  IN the WCO that we so desperately want to get back to. We have all the proper guys in place.  Crabtree would do well from a well delivered ball in which he has TIME to accumulate some YAC.  We have TWO TE's with receiving capabilites, and we have possession receivers in Morgan and (god forbid he catches the ball) Tedd Ginn.  I'm not saying Kolb is a great QB, but he sure isn't as bad as David Carr, or even Alex Smith for that matter.  Donovan had to have mentored him in some way, shape, or form.  Donovan can help us usher in a new Era.  I don't see him as a long term fix.  It's obvious the situation in Washington is far from just on-field issues.  I know it seems like it's the same way here, but I'm hoping that isn't the case.  A new set of coaches paired with a vet that could help lead our young players could be what we need.  Granted, I'd rather have Jeff Garcia, but hey Donovan could work out(short term).  Anyone else on board for this, or should we just get O-line, secondary, and a late round QB? 

I've been a pretty devout basketball fan for as long as I can remember.  The past three years(and a few of the previous...sigh) have been nothing shrot of catastrophic.  BUT! with this season I'm seeing something that I haven't seen in a Hawkeyes team in some time.  Heart. Athleticism.  Offense, and HOPE.  Each year we've seen flat play.  Recruits abandoning the program as fast as possible.  Nothing of positive note.  I know we're 3-4, but I finally have the Big Ten network out here in NC, and I've been able to watch 3 games so far.  

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Wanted to see how many of you all are coming out to opening night VS the Pacers?  I am considering getting lower level tickets for my fiance and I(shh don't tell her haha).  We will more than likely be at the game.  Who's excited? Who's pumped? Who's ready for some G-G-G-GGEEEEEEEEEEEEERRRRRRRRAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLDDDDDDDDD   WALLACE! Wallace! wallace wallace....wallace?  I am very excited.  I get chills everytime our intro video and music play.  Let's hear everyone's favorite thing about going to 'Cats games!!!  GET EXCITED IT'S BASKETBALL SEASON KIDS!

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There was no video, or questions, asked/answered by Boris Diaw on the Bobcats site.  Everyone else had a question and answer in video on the site.  Players that weren't on there were; Darius Miles(not signed),  McGuire, Najera, and Kwame.  All players we wouldn't really ask questions(no offense to them), but I just think it was odd that Boris Diaw was not there.  I know people have plenty of questions to ask him.  I sure do.  "Why don't you shower after games? Is that a French thing or are you terrified of American water?"  and others like "When the game is on the line.  Why do you simply disappear?"  Not to mention classics like "Can you stop bricking 3's, please?".  Anyway I was just filling up my 75 words. 

On June 24th Gerald Wallace, along with MUGGSY! and David Thompson will be hosting an open house(with FREE hot dogs, soda, etc).  From 6-9pm and will be broadcasting the NBA Draft on the Jumbo Tron.  I, for one, will be there.  MEET AND GREETS! Sweet I'm stoked.  I must digress that I need 75 words to complete this post and most of you know I highly enjoy roast much more than a ghost in the corner of the washington post. 

I know this may not really be the place for it, but has anyone noticed how god awful the playoffs have been since the first round ended?  Even in our sweep we showed heart and passion unlike this Cleveland team who has been the #1 team two years in a row in the regular season and is pathetic to watch against the Celts.  Atlanta...didn't even look like they wanted to be there ALL series against Orlando.  Utah outside of Boozer and D Williams showed no heart. No drive to win.  Hell the LAKERS in their domination looked like they didn't even care.  The Suns showed passion, but still managed to break the will of a seemingly shaken Spurs team who just didn't seem to want to push it over the edge after beating the Mavs.  WHAT IS GOING ON in the NBA?  These are not the playoffs I've grown accustomed to.  The past few years' playoffs have been nothing short of AMAZING.  Great heartfelt play.  7 game series' left and right.  OT.  Upsets. Heartbreak.   The only heartbreak this year was the fact Charlotte got matched up against the ONE team it couldn't compete against.  Maybe it's because I'm used to watching the Cats.  Play poorly for 3 quarters and come out gunning in the 4th.  WANTING that win.  Who knows, but as a fan of basketball  I feel truly let down by what this year has had to offer.  Now the ONLY thing that can keep me watching is a Suns-Magic finals, because unless Cleveland comes back in the 4th tonight they're done.  I'm sick of Boston. I'm sick of Orlando. I'm sick of the Lakers.  Sorry for the rant, but I had to get it out and put it somewhere.  

I honestly have never followed a basketball (football is another story. who gets excited for the Iowa spring game?...me)  team in depth as much as the Cats.  Therefore I know nothing about the NBA summer league.  What's the deal with it?  Can people go to games?  When does it start? How do I keep up with it?(other than here, of course).   Etc.  Any info would be greatly appreciated from my ROF breatheren. 

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We all know this is a crucial time for the Cats to stay focused and get ourselves into the playoffs. I'd like to see what everyone's opinions are on the remainder of the season.   Which back-to-backs we might have issues with.  What games are MUST wins, and so on.

Starting with Mondays game against Toronto.  We've got a few things on our side with this game.  We have a few days off after a good win.  It's a home game, and Toronto will be on the back side of a back-to-back.  The Raptors play the Heat on sunday night which could have playoff implications for us.  As of right now it's looking like Toronto is stuck in the 8 seed with not a lot of gumption for going any further.  They have a tougher schedule to end the season than both the Cats or Miami.  The Bucks have an interesting challenge.  They play Memphis, The Cavs, The Cats, The Suns,  Boston twice, and Atl.  They are either going to show absolute dominance and crush, or we have a great shot at getting the 5th seed.

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 ESPN REPORTS CELTS SHOPPING BIG BABY

I'm all for it.  This means we're probably going to give Raymond the contract he wants and keep Flip.  We'd have a young big man already in a defense oriented setup with the ability to score.  Bigger prescence inside and more mobility.  Also, has the ability to knock down 18ft jump shots.  Under the wing of Larry Brown he could really thrive in our setup.  Boosh

TOP 10 GERALD WALLACE DUNKS ON NBA.COM

Yea, they are pretty much royally bad ass.  The Predator showin MAD skills.   I have to make this 75 words, so I am eating up space.   My vote for best one is #2.  That dunk was ridiculously tight.   Gerald makes some simply freakish athletic plays, and I'm so glad he's finally an All-Star.  The league is like Dutch's crew and Billy(the Heat) simply say "That ain't no man.  We're all gonna die"

I hope I'm not kicking a dead horse by saying this, but there are two ticketmaster kiosks outside the arena down past the Bobcats Team Store outside.  They have a sign above them that says NO SERVICE FEE.  My brother used them the other week.  Two tickets $20. No tax. No Fee.  So, if you're like me and spend way too much time on ebay looking for cheap tickets.  Look no further.  Cheap, affordable way to support the Bobcats and have a great time downtown. 

I figured since the blog is getting quite a few new people(not like I'm a veteran) this would be a good place for people to post where they've found Bobcats gear around Charlotte.  Considering it is WAY harder to find Bobcats gear than it should be.  People should be willing to spread the good news.  I live in University Area and have found that the Wal Mart up here and in Concord(where I prefer to go because the University Area one is PACKED) both have a pretty decent selection.  The one in concord had hoodies for $20, sleep pants for $3, shirts for $12, etc.   Dick's has a few items here and there.  ALSO, the Hat stores in Concord Mills mall have GREAT deals on excellent Bobcats hats and always have a revolving stock.  I've picked up 3 for $5 a piece recently.  Obviously the Bobcats store at Time Warner Arena has a really good amount of stuff for pretty decent prices.  Anyway, are there any smaller places that are selling bobcats gear? Or anywhere with ridiculous good deals that we'd want to know about?  Also, anywhere to get cheap jerseys would be helpful as well!

Just wanted to know if anyone has heard any trade rumors about the Bobcats?  Are we looking to unload some baggage?  Who would you like to see come to the Cats and who do you REALISTICALLY think we could get/get rid of.  I know most, if not all, of you would agree that we need to shed Tyson Chandler.  His contract is inflated and is causing huge problems with our ability to acquire actual talent in exchange.  Also, Diop's contract is pretty large for his inability to consistently produce results.  I know real, solid, big men are tough to come by in the league, but I don't understand why we can't land a solid sized PF that could double as our C with Nazr as a backup.  I would like to see us take a stab at two guys.  Carlos Boozer or Antwan Jamison.  Either of those guys would add a HUGE amount of talent to the team.  Both add a significant amount of all around game to the team.  While Boozer isn't exactly 7ft, he obviously makes up for in his ability to defend and make shots.   Jamison is a legit 6' 10" guy that would add size and athleticism to our front court.  Considering Washington is having a fire sale, he seems to be the best bet for us to nab in exchange for a few smaller contract players such as Acie Law and Stephen Graham.