http://www.sbnation.com/users/Mallardvalue Posts made by Mallardvalue on SB Nation http://www.blazersedge.com/2008/10/22/640612/quick-poll-regarding-o-liv Mallardvalue Wed, 22 Oct 2008 19:55:51 -0000 <p>In keeping with Douglast's request for succinct polls I offer this:</p> <p>While reading the O-Live blog comments I have been privy to a somewhat innane debate regarding the abbreviated moniker 'Zers and its acceptable use.&nbsp; The first few times I heard this argument I chalked it up to inconsequential blather, but since then I have seen many more comments about its use and it has seemingly grown some legs...as has my interest in this issue.&nbsp; There are those who use this reference and those who despise it. Where are you at?&nbsp; I ask you:</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <fieldset class="poll-box"> <legend>Poll</legend> <h5 class="poll-title">Do you condone the use of 'Zers as a viable option to refer to the Portland TrailBlazers? </h5> <div id="poll_container_30716_493689963" class="poll_container"> <div class="poll_option clearfix"> <div class="poll_option_percentage" style="display:none">10%</div> <div class="poll_option_result"> <h5>Yes</h5> <div class="poll_option_bar"><span class="vote_count">19</span> votes</div> </div> </div> <div class="poll_option clearfix"> <div class="poll_option_percentage" style="display:none">89%</div> <div class="poll_option_result"> <h5>No</h5> <div class="poll_option_bar"><span class="vote_count">164</span> votes</div> </div> </div> <p class="poll-total-votes"><strong>183</strong> votes | <span class="poll-has-closed">Poll has closed</span> </p> </div> <script> FastInit.addOnLoad(function(){ new SBN.Poll('poll_container_30716_493689963').animateResults({renderImmediately:true}); }); </script> </fieldset> http://www.addictedtoquack.com/2008/9/25/621935/misleading-headline-of-the Mallardvalue Thu, 25 Sep 2008 20:08:33 -0000 <h3><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/news/story?id=3608922">Misleading Headline of the&nbsp;Day</a></h3> <div class="description"><p>I was proud of Dennis when I read this...then I read the article.</p></div> http://www.buildingthedam.com/2008/9/24/621000/another-option-at-qb-in-20 Mallardvalue Wed, 24 Sep 2008 16:39:07 -0000 <h3><a href="http://blog.oregonlive.com/behindbeaversbeat/2008/09/booted_off_virginia_team_qb_pe.html">Another Option At QB in&nbsp;2009?</a></h3> <div class="description"><p>We will be adding another QB to our depth chart for the 2009 season. What are some of your thoughts on this signing?</p> <p>This signing brings up a good debate question about the size of QBs and the effectiveness of each. Do you prefer bigger QBs, such as Peter Lalich, or smaller QBs, like Moevao? Why?</p></div>