SB Nation User Blog: ericande

NBA 2L10 ot Live'10

ericande — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 06:42:14 -0000

NBA 2L10 ot Live'10

I got 2K9 last year, I hear Live got much better this year. Which should I buy this year?

Brockman

ericande — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 17:36:51 -0000

What are Kings fans thoughts on Brockman going into the season? I'm a Blazers fan but a Husky fan first and would love nothing more then to this guy succeed in the NBA. In college he had trouble scoring against guys like the Lopez twins but he could grab rebounds against anybody, he's got the knack for rebounding they can't coach. Are fans expecting much from him? Does it seem like he'll get much playing time?

Twitter

ericande — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 05:50:47 -0000

Twitter

I finally signed up for twitter. What are the best Blazer/basketball/sports related twits to follow?

Pryz is buying bling

ericande — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 19:06:23 -0000

Pryz is buying bling

Not sure if there's an online link but in the latest ESPN the Mag, there is a little section on a guy who sells tons of athletes their bling. He singled out Pryzbilla as buying the most for his wife and said her ring is 10 times nicer than most NBA player wives. Who knew?

B-Roy on KJR in 10

ericande — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 19:28:37 -0000

B-Roy on KJR in 10

Brandon Roy will be on with Softy in 10 minutes. I'm sure they'll talk about extending his contract. If you're not in Seattle you can listen on kjram.com or I'm sure they'll podcast it. Update: I'm switching gyms to LA fitness

Who is Roy going to endorse in the draft?

ericande — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 15:54:25 -0000

Who is Roy going to endorse in the draft?

Yesterday on Wheels at Work, Wheels alluded to a PF in this year's draft that Roy has been trying to convince the Blazers need to pick up. Any chance it's not Jon Brockman? I know we had a fanpost on Brock before and the general thought was the community didn't want him, but does Roy's(hypothetical) endorsement change that? This is the same vouching for Batum, that worked out well.

Link to video

ericande — Sun, 03 May 2009 06:12:05 -0000

Link to video

Anyone have the link to the video clip of B-roy's sick fadeaway on Battier in game 6? I can't find it...

Revised expectation = Unrealistic expectations?

ericande — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 17:47:19 -0000

Revised expectation = Unrealistic expectations?

p(. Before the season started, most fans were expecting somewhere between 47-52 wins and a 7th or 8th seed. Few people expected us to win more games then that or win a playoff series. The team takes us by surprise and not only wins 54 games but secures homecourt advantage. Despite that homecourt advantage, we draw the Rockets which is was the team generally regarded as our second toughest matchup behind the Lakers. Sure enough, we're down 3-1 and now there are criticisms all around. Is this team the subject of unfair expectations or failing to play to their ability and deserve the criticism? I see this kind of thing happen all the time in sports. For example, Coach Romar at UW took the Huskies to 3 straight tourney appearances and then the next two years we finished in the bottom third of the conference for two years. A portion of the fanbase started calling for his head. Last year he surpassed expectations and won the conference. This team has gone from 21 to 32, 41 and how 54 wins in consecutive years. First playoff game they are clearly playing scared and get blown out. Since then, they won convincingly at home (a late flurry of 3's made it look closer but the game was pretty much over,) and lost two games on the road at Houston by a combined total of 4 points. Regardless of what happens this series I'm excited about our prospects. I believe the faults with this team are obvious and if those are corrected, the Blazers will see the WCF next year. -Oden needs stop fouling, I'd like to see him play 30-32 minutes a game next year. If he gets that time, he'll be effective. -Late game lineup needs to be shifted if Blake & Outlaw are going to make silly mistakes. I like our 'big' lineup with Roy and Rudy as our guard and either Martell or Batum at SF. -LA needs to play the game in clutch situations and not think too much about his shot. I'd also like to see him be more aggressive. I think those three things will be better next year. Blazers will win about. 60 games and have playoff experience. Watch out league.

Cross your fingers for me!

ericande — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 07:19:33 -0000

Cross your fingers for me!

I'm THIS CLOSE (I'm holding up two fingers, very close together) to landing a press pass for Tuesday's game. Hmmm.... stay at home watching the game on TV here in Seattle or drive down to Portland with an up close and personal, all-access ticket to watch the game in person! I find out Monday afternoon if I get it.... I'm nervous..... (PS, I promise to supply as many high quality photos as possible for your viewing pleasure if I get it!)

Latest Simmon's podcast - picks Blazers to win in 5

ericande — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 01:02:34 -0000

Latest Simmon's podcast - picks Blazers to win in 5

Joe House, his favorite NBA fan, picked the Blazers in 7