Help Fire Don Nelson, Sign the Petition

http://www.PetitionOnline.com/GSW/petition.html

 

To:  Golden State Warriors Management

 

Fire Don Nelson 

Fire Don Nelson because its the first step to getting this team turned around. 

Fire Don Nelson because he is not only hurting the current warriors team, he is hurting our future. 

Fire Don Nelson because sitting Anthony Randolph and starting Mikki Moore is unacceptable. 

Fire Don Nelson because without a solid coach, nobody wants to play here. 

Fire Don Nelson because "Nellie Ball" doesn't work 

The Golden State Warriors need to fire Don Nelson. Its the only way this franchise has a chance. Please sign this and tell us why YOU want the Warriors to fire Don Nelson.

 

Rex Ryan is one cocky xxxxxxxx and someone needs to put in him in his place fast. After niners file tampering charge vs. Jets, Coach Rex Ryan says: "I think its ridiculous. Wish we were playing them (49ers)."

This really makes me mad. I love that a coach has confidence in his players. What I think is uncalled for is calling out our team and saying " I wish we were playing them." Listen Slob/Coach Ryan, your team isnt that good. Yes your D looks nasty but that Offense is not going to cut it.

Add coach Rex Ryand the NYJ to the niners most hated list. If only we could play them and "hit them in the mouth."

Go Niners

First time at the Daily Norseman. Thought that this was the perfect place to ask this question. Trying to determine Bernard Berrian's value for todays game. I know he is no longer on the injury report and practiced all week long. However, last week he played the entire game and only was looked to twice from Mr. Favre. Do you guys think he will have any success in todays game? Or the Vikes be up so much that they pound the rock with AP for the majority of the game? ... Ultimately what I am trying to say is...

 

Do I start Bernard Berrian today in my fantasy football league? Come on guys help a brother out. Thanks and GL today.

Trying to figure out which new 49er jersey I should get. The obvious answer would be Patrick Willis which I am very close to doing. However, getting a defensive player's jersey has never been my forte. What about a nice #21 Gore jersey instead? I think his number on the new uni looks sick. Heres my question:

Which 49er jersey should I get? Also, any recommendations on a place to buy them in the city of SF? I dont like the idea of buying something like a jersey online without trying it on. Help a niner fan out.  Need to get one before the first preseason game. Thanks

I wanted to throw out this idea which I know initially will turn some people away but hear me out.

While there is nothing worse than your favorite team losing 3-7 right after the AllStar Break to start the 2nd half of the season, maybe there is some silver lining.

Maybe this losing streak isnt a "good thing" per say but maybe it helps us in the long run. Maybe this 3-7 Road trip actually is a positive in that it forces the giants brass to stop drooling at our first half record and really see what type of anemic offensive team we have. For the entire first half, we were all blinded by our pitching and panda's rise to all most all star status. But now, it seems the giants negatives have become very clear very quickly and everyone is waiting to see how the giants react.  Rumors swirl around victor martinez (featured today 7/27 in ESPN's rumor central). But who knows whats legit and whats just heresay.

Regardless this 3-7 road trip came at perfect timing, right before the trade deadline. There is nothing we can do to take back our losing streak, only things we can do to avoid repeating it. 

Wake up giants management. Its your move. And all of us will be watching

I was watching sportscenter and after the giants vs brewers highlights were done, peter gammons said "the giants are dangerous and dont be suprised if sabean looks to aquire a big right handed bat."

With that said, who do you guys think are some realistic options for us via trade?

I would list off a few names off the top of my head but I know thats a rookie move that will result in extra roasting from the McCovey Chronicles veterans so I will leave the options up to you all. Hopefully we can get a realistic list going...thoughts?

Based on today's Don Nelsons comments , it seems that a few things have actually been resolved in Warrior land. Seems like a minor accomplishment but with all the recent insanity thats out there regarding this Amare trade, even an ounce of clarity seems like a wonderful thing.

 

Heres a list of what we now know for sure. Finally:

#1- Steph Curry will NOT be traded

#2- Stephen Jackson will move back to the 3 spot

#3- Don Nelson sees Curry as the future Point Guard 

 

Here are some of the remaining unanswered questions:

#1- Will the Warriors still be able to complete a deal for Amare without Curry? 

#2- Will Steph Curry start right away with Monta in the backcourt? 

#3- Will Monta mind sliding back to the SG after all this PG talk went down this offseason? 

#4- Would the warriors be able to sign Amare in the summer of 2010 if they dont land him this offseason?

 

Overall I am excited about the idea of having Curry on this team for years to come. The thought of trading the guy along with Beans etc. sounds crazy to me. I think Nelson and the management know that the warriors have the upper hand and that Amare will become a free agent after this season anyways. We have a young nucleus of that's very talented, plenty of cap space to sign a max free agent deal in 2010, and the coaching staff and front office that seem to be on the same page.  For the first time since I can remember, and god I hope someone is knocking on wood, I actually feel semi comfortable with the current mindset of the warriors front office (ducking...taking cover...).

 

Wow. Did I really just say that? 

 

Go Warriors. 

Have waited to make a post on the warriors and Flynn for a while now but figured with the draft close now was a good time. Just for reference, I have watched every Syracuse basketball game since 2002-2003 season when I started school attending Syracuse as an undergrad. Here is my take on Mr. Flynn and thoughts on the warriors taking him:

PROS: The guy has heart and as you all witnessed in the OT thriller when he blew up and became a name. He is a great point guard with tons of athleticism. He can jump out of the gym and everyone would be surprised with how high the guy can jump. He gets his teammates pumped up and seems to be a good leader not totally focused on his own stats.  He is super tough and probably one of the toughest small guys I have seen since AI. The guy throws his body around and seems to always get up for the next play 

CONS: His defense is ok, not an amazing defender by any means other than being quick and stealing the ball. He sometimes takes plays off or disappears. This is what bothered me the most this past year. When Syracuse would be losing, you would almost forget that he was even out on the court. 

OVERALL:. While I do not envision him becoming an all star (Carmelo Anthony) who takes over games,  I think the guy will be a solid NBA pick for another team (Bobby Jackson-esque), NOT the warriors. Why not the warriors? Because Jonny Flynn at the 1 and Monta at the 2 seems like a tiny tiny back court. With both guys on the floor, whos going to guard the opponents 2? I know nelly says that SJax will play the 2 and Nelly the 1 but I just think that ultimately Monta will be a better fit at off guard slot and I dont think that the SJAX at SG is our future. While I would still be happy to see my boy Jonny Flynn dressing in a warriors uni (bc I am a homer), I feel that there are much better fits out there for us at PG and hope we can select someone who can ultimately play alongside Monta for years to come. 

 

If you all are interested in serious depth on most of the first round prospects, check out my boys write ups on CBS Sports. 

http://brianklevenson.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/14871938/15239145

Not to beat a dead horse...but word on the street is that the asking price for Boldin is now a second rounder. Doesn't it seem that a proven pro bowl caliber WR is worth a second round pick? Seems like his hard nosed attitude would fit with Coach Singletary. I know I KNOW. Tons of people have already posted this topic before but this new development seemed fanpost worthy. It might be hard to pry him from arizona considering we are an in division rival but for a second round pick? Seems like a no brainer to me. What do you all think? Do you think the niners should trade their second round pick for Boldin? Will they trade for Boldin?

Even though the game is over 5 hrs away, starting to get pumped already for tonights matchup with Blake Griffin and co. Thought it would be a good idea to start a thread that includes everyones favorite Syracuse videos from the net that gets them fired up for tonights game. Obviously the majority of them live on youtube but thought it would be great to compile them all in one place. So without futher adu, I will start us off STRONG.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQxDfA9Jsss&feature=PlayList&p=0C608EDCA5AF9C26&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=3