SB Nation User Blog: texoswego

Will Team Be Arriving Early for Pre Training Camp Workouts This Year?

texoswego — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 17:48:35 -0000

Sorry if this was posted elsewhere, but I have been out of the Blazersedge/Blazers loop a little the past few weeks and I was wondering if the team was meeting up for workouts again this year prior to Training Camp like they have the past few years.

I realize that in some ways the extra few weeks of rest may be better for the guys, but seeing almost the entire team show up early last year was certainly impressive.

Anyone heard anything on this?

Did Greg go to Houston?

texoswego — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 18:58:32 -0000

Any update on whether Oden is traveling to Houston?

I know Greg was scheduled to meet with team doctors today, but I am guessing the team plane has already departed for Houston at this point.

Was he on it or left behind?

It seems like a longshot that he had his appointment with the doctors this morning, was cleared to play, and then made the team plane.

Let's hope that is the case!

-Tex

Laker Arrogance

texoswego — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 20:00:18 -0000

Laker Arrogance

Some things never change....

"There's one thing you can count on, some Western Conference team arising to challenge the Lakers before it's over.

Before the decade is over, I mean. Or the decade after that, for sure."

I have a pretty good feeling that sometime before the end of the next decade there will be a new Western Conference Champion!

Dallas Trade Rumor

texoswego — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 20:55:11 -0000

Dallas Trade Rumor

I don't usually get into trade rumors, but this was in a local Dallas media blog today and it definitely intrigued me.

Usually the trades that are "rumored" are so one-sided that they are laughable.

Each of these proposed trades, however, seemed to make some sense for both Dallas and Portland.

Big G Article in USA Today

texoswego — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 17:50:01 -0000

Big G Article in USA Today

I know the issue about Greg's nickname has been discussed ad nauseam around here and elsewhere, but I figure what really matters is what his teammates call him.

I like "Big G" as Brandon calls him throughout this article.

"Big G" or "GO" (as Greg prefers)....Sometimes simple works.

New Rebecca Haarlow Fan Page

texoswego — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 03:02:19 -0000

New Rebecca Haarlow Fan Page

She is becoming big-time.

How soon until she leaves for ESPN?

Hopefully it is after the championship parade!

Best Source for Blazer Tix?

texoswego — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 17:50:44 -0000

I am making one of my semiannual pilgrimages back to the Rose City for the holidays, and I want to try to get a couple tickets to this Friday's game (11/28) against the Hornets.

I am monitoring Stub Hub and Craigslist.

Any other good sources for finding tix I don't know about?

I am always looking for a good deal!

Since I only get to go to a few home games a year, I am looking for 200 level or better.

Thanks for any tips or guidance.

-Tex

NBA League Pass Available?

texoswego — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 01:59:21 -0000

Anyone know when they are going to release the pricing and allow you to sign up for this?

All the ads on DirecTV and NBA.com reference last year's packages.

It seems a little late to have not released anything for this season.

I swear last year I had already ordered my subscription and watched some pre-season games on there.

As a Blazer fan in Dallas I am dying for some live Blazer game action!

-Tex

Blazer Retro Apparel

texoswego — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 20:48:19 -0000

In preparation for the upcoming season, I want to upgrade the Blazer garb a bit.

Anyone know where you can pick up some retro Blazer apparel? Online or at a store....

I'm no hipster, but I'd love to find some one of a kind Blazer merchandise from the old days!

It would be great to find that one of a kind old school t-shirt that makes even my fellow diehard Blazer's Edge fans ask, "WHERE did you find that shirt?"

(Some fresh out of the box Drexler Kangaroos might also do the trick)

Unfortunately, all my own old Blazer apparel long ago met its match!

-Tex