I'm a bloodthirsty blazer fan. After seeing Rudy crash into the standard I was screaming for the camera to pan up so I can see someone, anyone bust Ariza in the face. That isn't what this post is about though. While I was seething, my wife kept asking

who is number 5? He is such a nice guy. Did you see how he went right to check on Rudy. He was really concerned! Oooooh there is #5 again keeping them from fighting. What is his name. Farmar?! He is really nice. Is he good?

When we got home I put the kids to bed and then rushed downstairs to get on Bedge as I'm still way amped up about the game/assault. She comes downstairs and tries to talk about the game with me. Realizing that she has taken a strong interest in it I listen:

That #5... what was his name again? He was really nice. I like him.

At this point I do admit that, yes that was really classy.

Tonight I let her know that a friend backed out of going to the 4-10 LA game with me. She wants to go and then informed me that she is going to root for the Blazers and Farmar. I say whatever. She follows by informing me that she

POSTED ON HIS BLOG

Now I do love my wife, but can I let this go? See poll or comment below. I'm torn between my sworn allegiance to hate all things L*ker and totally agreeing with her.

Poll

Can you overlook your hatred of LA and respect or even root for Jordan Farmar?

12%

I don't care if he is Sully the pilot if he is a L*ker I hate him

23 votes

7%

He was just scared of Frye and Outlaw and stayed out of it until it was safe

13 votes

50%

Yes. It was a natural reaction from a compassionate guy.

92 votes

10%

Pritchard must trade for him before the L*kers turn him into an arrogant preening pompous dirtbag

19 votes

20%

Your wife shouldn't be allowed into the Rose Garden.

37 votes

184 votes | Poll has closed

PLAYER	FG %	T0'S PER 48	FOULS PER 48	MINUTES /GM.
Greg Oden	48.3	3.9	7.9	22.1
K. Perkins	56.0	4.1	6.2	27.9
Al Horford	53.3	2.3	4.4	31.9
E. Okafor	59.3	2.9	4.5	33.9
Ben Wallace	46.8	1.1	2.8	23.4
Erick Dampier	62.1	2.2	5.7	21.1
Nene Hilario	63.3	2.6	5.3	32.6
Kwame Brown	54.9	3.1	6.9	15.5
Biedrins	54.3	3.2	5.5	33.8
Yao Ming	52.4	3.9	4.3	34.0
Nesterovic	50.3	2.2	5.1	23.4
Chris Kaman	57.1	3.7	4.3	35.5
Bynum	55.4	2.6	4.8	29.7
Marc Gasol	55.2	3.6	5.4	29.0
Bogut	53.3	4.1	5.7	31.1
Brook Lopez	47.4	2,7	5,6	26.9
T. Chandler	57.0	1.9	5.5	32.1
D. Howard	57.2	3.6	3.9	37.5
S. Dalembert	45.1	2.6	5.9	25.7
Shaq	58.8	3.3	6.0	27.4
Pryzbilla	81.4	2.2	7.1	23.3
Tim Duncan	52.5	3.2	3.4	52.5
Javale McGee	49.6	1.8	6.5	18.4
AVERAGE	52.6	2.9	6.1	28.3

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It may have been the crushing 39 point loss or the infiltration of soft euros. Possibly the taste of Shaq's rear in Kobe's mouth was too much. Maybe Wilt, Magic and Kobe's infidelities finally were enough for this loyal family man. As a general sports fan living in Oregon, the Blazers are unavoidable. They are the only big time game you can see in person. They are making brilliant moves with fantastic likeable young talent. Maybe it was the last 12 months of riding my longtime friend & lifelong laker fan that did it. Whatever it was....... a bona fide laker fan has heard the message and accepted the gospel of blazer basketball!

Before you write this off as another fair weather casual Laker fan following the fair weather...

 Please consider the following:

• He was born in Magic's rookie year and rooted for every laker team he can remember
• He is going against father, brother & cousin(all laker fans)
• He has been to Laker playoff games in Portland, Minnesota & LA
• He is a former all state forward in Oregon (Class 2A) that knows and loves basketball

I NEED YOUR HELP HERE

To consumate this properly I will be drafting a Declaration of Blazer Devotion that I will ask him to sign. He has already agreed to turn over his powder blue Kobe # 8 jersey for my creative disposal. I invite your suggestions on the Declaration and jersey disposal. I will take video of the jersey disposal and post it here for your enjoyment. A big thanks to anyone who has ideas to help with the big day.

UPDATE The powder blue Kobe jersey has been turned over to my possession until the time of it's demise.

I've about had it with Big Suke & Ropp from 1080 the fan.  Today they blathered on for 20 minutes about how dangerous it is for "bloggers" to have media credentials to be in the locker room.  Their point is that soon the Blazers will be letting just anybody in and that Bloggers cannot be trusted to use good judgement in reporting.  I couldn't help thinking that this must be directed squarely at our very own Ben Golliver.... and that really ticked me off.

 

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This is from my lovely wife of all people.  I was bemoaning the Blazers 9 of 12 and 5 straight losses.  Then I was talking about how great it was when they were 25-16.

She compared the Blazers season to the infamous cough-fart.

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By my estimation over 70% over the blazersedge community is expecting Rudy Fernandez to be a significant contributor next year.

Of course I hope he will be a great player, but I don't expect it.  Here are my concerns:

He is very thin with a narrow frame.  He is hyped as a great finisher based on his youtube highlight reel.  I don't think he will get the easy open court dunk opportunities.  He won't be able to strongly finish in the NBA.  When he dunks he usually gathers and then uses both hands.  He needs a fastbreak or alley oop to finish and we are not headed to that style of play.

His shooting.  I really have no idea what his stats are.  My concern is that his shot is different each time and he will struggle to consistently hit set shots.  I am guessing he is a streak shooter.

Management, Media and fans are all buying in.  What am I missing about Rudy.  I hope you can convince me, because I would like to share in the hugely optimistic future getting even better.

Poll

What do you expect of Rudy in 08?

26%

Super sub

34 votes

3%

Tweener, you deserve a kick in the onions

4 votes

41%

Will earn consistent playing time by the middle of the year

52 votes

18%

10 minutes per game

23 votes

0%

Immediate star he will win the rookie of the year over Oden

0 votes

1%

NBDL

2 votes

7%

Will start & play great alongside Brandon Roy

10 votes

0%

Pritchard won't bother to clear a roster spot for him

1 votes

126 votes | Poll has closed

The biggest difference for me this year is how the wife enjoys the games with me.  Now, the wife has no interest in sports and generally prefers that I do something productive with my time.

Last year Z-bo had a game winning shot... she didn't care.  This year Travis hits the game winner & she almost dropped the baby while hollering.  This change for her is that we have likable players.

I've got a long ways to go before she joins blazersedge, but I also never thought I would come home to see her watching the pre-game show.

Poll

Is your spouse a blazer fan?

12%

Ummmm.... I live with my parents still

8 votes

7%

They are a bigger fan than me

5 votes

1%

My blazersedge addiction was the final straw in the marriage

1 votes

50%

They root for the blazers to support my interest

33 votes

21%

No

14 votes

7%

I've never asked if they are ... the game is on don't distract me

5 votes

0%

They are from southern cal and a L*akers fan

0 votes

66 votes | Poll has closed

Many of us argue that Steve Blake helps us by not hurting us.  When he is shooting 30% on wide open threes that is the difference between winning & losing these close games.

I'm afraid he is always wide open because the defense just isn't that worried about him.  Because they aren't worried about him they are shutting down the lane.  

I expect that Blake will start shooting a little better.  My big concern is that he will never draw the defense and therefore he hinders our offense.  Am I underrating his great ability to run our offense?  I'd love to hear some other options because our offense is somewhat pathetic over the last 7 games.

Right now Blake is hindering us.  I hope he can recover and play well enough to not hurt us.  I don't think he has the potential to be a difference maker for the future.