BBW Around The Horn

[808Hornetsfan]

+2 for noballer+1 for The Captain+1 for Bluffcity

 

[Memphology]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (noballer07 @ Jun 27 2007, 04:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I don't think any of us can fully argue the effects of events and summer ball etc on a player's fatigue- we just don't know. All I know is that LeBron is a hell of an athlete and has bounced back from playing such an extended schedule in the past. You can look at his free throw stats and see it has gone down, but how do you know that that is attributed to fatigue? Being tired could even make him a better free throw shooter for all you know, it does for me at times. But, the fact is, even if he has been tired at the beginning of the season, look where they ended up- in the Finals. He had one of the best seasons of his career and he has made it to the promised land.</div>I mostly agree, IMO he was fatigued but it didnt slow him. I dont think it hurt him alot, but I do think he was tired cause of the hefty schedule of what he was playing. But I dont think it will ever hurt him too much in his career, remember the USA team has tons of stars so LeBron doesn't have to play that much at all.

 

[808Hornetsfan]

A lot of points were scored today, here's what it looks like at this point:+8 for BluffCity+6 for The Captain+4 for noballer07+2 for Suns Fan Guy This thread is getting really big so I think we should wrap this topic up, last chance to make your final posts people...

 

[Memphology]

I think LeBron is a world class athlete, but that doesn't make him invincible. Hes going to get fatigued just like last season, but just like last season he will defiently recover and come on strong.

 

[Suns Fan Guy]

looks like I'm gone I've been kinda out of it today. It was fun while it lasted!

 

[808Hornetsfan]

+1 for BluffCity... I think your pretty much safe from being cut today.

 

[808Hornetsfan]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Suns Fan Guy @ Jun 27 2007, 02:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>looks like I'm gone I've been kinda out of it today. It was fun while it lasted!</div>Thanks for playing man, it was fun having you. Don't worry, your points this week will be up on the Leader board. That's it, this topic is done. Three will move on, but only one will take home the win. Check back tomorrow afternoon for our fourth topic of the week!Overall ScoreBluffCityBlue- 17noballer07- 12The Captain- 10<strike>Suns Fan Guy-</strike> 4

 

[The Captain]

Good discussion guys. It was fun.

 

[808Hornetsfan]

Alright guys.... It's time to play Out of Bounds!!Day 4- Out of BoundsPro wrestler Chris Benoit was found dead in his Georgia home on Monday, right after he had murdered both his wife and kid. Reports say that Benoit had hung himself hours after the murders, and some steroids were found in his system, which may have inflicted the incident. It is still uncertain as to how fans will deal with this tragic story, and if the wrestling world can forgive this once upon a time champion. So guys, after seeing all of this unfold, are the fans of wrestling ever going to forgive Benoit and continue to honor him, or are the fans ready to boycott Benoit and the sport all together?? The bonus question will be, is it time for the WWE and WWF to take action and end steroid use among the players, or should the sport be left alone and continue entertaining fans like it's done for many years now?

 

[The Captain]

I say it should be banned. The steroid use obviously impaired his thinking, and he probably experienced a case of roid range, which cost the lives of his family. These guys don't need to be doing sterioids at all. It's all fixed anyway. Performance Enhancing Drugs have no part in ANY sport or entertainment. It's illegal in U.S law for a reason.

 

[808Hornetsfan]

+3 for The Captain

 

[Memphology]

I think wrestling fans are going to seperate his career from his personal life. As a wrestler, they will always honor him and think of him as a great wrestler, but I think as a person in real life they are going to be disgusted. As seen by fans on BBW, he was a star in the wrestling world and people are sad to see him go, as people on the outside looking in think different and think he shouldnt be honored at all because he committed a murder-suicide.In the last 10 years, 60 wrestlers under the age of 45 have died. This is a major problem, yet it would be difficult to oppose control on the WWE because its really not a sport, but an entertainment and these wrestlers sign up for this and they realize the risks. Saying that, I think the gonverment has to take action if the WWE doesn't, these are peoples lives here who are obviously in danger and many have already died, and people put themselves in these risks for just a entertainment aspect. If the goverment can intervene in the MLBs steriod problems, and even the porn industry aids issue(that they had a while back), they have to intervene in this for the safety of peoples lives.

 

[808Hornetsfan]

+4 for BluffCity... great post! :happy0144: What are your feelings on the whole situation? Do you guys as fans look at him in a disgusted way, or are you like BluffCity pointed out, do you separate his home life from his wrestling life and still respect him?

 

[Memphology]

I personaly dont like wrestling, so I dont know the volume of his popularity in the wreslting world, but I do know that if Michael Jordan did the same, I would never look at him in a honorable manner again...no matter what hes done on the court. I personaly cant seperate something like that from a persons career, it would make me sick...

 

[808Hornetsfan]

+2 for BluffCityI believe noballer07 is unable to make it today so it looks like The Captain and BluffCity are going to move on.. Final thoughts guys?

 

[Memphology]

Let Captain get a few more posts in for some points...Final Thoughts:Its sad and almost pathetic, he will be respected as the wrestler...but I dont know what to say about him as a person.Our topic for tomorrow should be Draft Thoughts...theres bound to be something controversial...

 

[The Captain]

Like Bluff, I don't follow wrestling at all. But I agree with him, if anyone did this in the four major sports, I would dislike them no matter how good they were on the field/court.That's my final thought.

 

[808Hornetsfan]

For sure tomorrow is Draft review, so make sure you both watch most of the first round... or at least the first ten picks.+1 for The Captain+1 for BluffCityOkay, that wraps a very short edition of Out of Bounds, only two remain and they'll go head-to-head in tomorrow's Final Showdown. Who will take home the first ever ATH win, find out tomorrow!!Overall ScoreBluffCityBlue- 23The Captain- 14<strike>noballer07</strike>- 12<strike>Suns Fan Guy</strike>- 4

 

[The Captain]

Wait, I have to watch it?

Can't I just see who gets picked? Cause I can't watch it.

 

[Memphology]

The only stuff we would talk about is the controversial stuff, so hit up ESPN or whatever, they will have everything you need.

 

[808Hornetsfan]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (The Captain @ Jun 28 2007, 11:52 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Wait, I have to watch it?

Can't I just see who gets picked? Cause I can't watch it.</div>that's fine.

 

[808Hornetsfan]

Okay guys, it's time for the Final Showdown! :boxin: :brucelee: Day 5- Final ShowdownAfter Portland took Greg Oden as expected, and Kevin Durant was selected by Seattle, a lot of trading went down last night at the 2007 NBA Draft. A few key veterans were moved such as Ray Allen going to Boston, Zach Randolph going to New York, and Jason Richardson going to Charlotte. If you count in some of those trades, along with draft picks, which team made the best moves on Draft Night? I'll let The Captain and BluffCityBlue make their opening posts...

 

[Memphology]

I think the biggest winners were the Portland Trailblazers, and not just because of drafting Oden. They finaly traded away the bad attitude in Zach Randolph and actually got something worthy back. They have Channing Frye who he and Aldridge are similiar, but they are going to battle it out for that PF spot which should eluvate each others games. They got Steve Francis who might have dopped off a bit, but he gives the Blazers flexibility by being able to put him at PG and SG, acquiring Francis somewhat solves their SF situation. And they got Josh McRoberts in the 2nd rnd who can become a solid 15ppg kindve guy who can also battle it out for the PF spot, so the Blazers are extremely healthy and deep in the froncourt. And they werent done yet, after basicly buying the Suns pick, they got Rudy Fernendez, who some say wouldve been a lottery pick if he played in college. And dont forget Taurean Green who they also acquired. This team was overnight revamped and I expect the Blazers who be a elite in in 3 or 4 seasons.I also think that Boston couldve done something good too. People criticized Ainge for trading the 5th pick(Jeff Green), but if a few more things happen, Boston might make it really deep into the playoffs. First thing, Doc Rivers is going to have to find a way to score efficiently and get the Celtics to play superb defense(which is a must need especially in the East) and Al Jefferson is going to step up. Then your looking at a 3-star lineup with Pierce, Allen and Jefferson. They will need to have their role players step up though. And lets not forget, Boston got Glen Davis in this deal who might turnout to be a steal, and he and Jefferson as the future frontcourt isnt too shabby.I also think you have to give credit to New York, Seattle and Atlanta.

 

[808Hornetsfan]

+4 for BluffCity, now awaiting The Captain to make her post...Edit: I guess she logged off. BluffCity has a 13-point lead thus far.

 

[The Captain]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (808Hornetsfan @ Jun 29 2007, 02:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>+4 for BluffCity, now awaiting The Captain to make her post...Edit: I guess she logged off. BluffCity has a 13-point lead thus far.</div>

I always thought that the scores were 0-0, and then 3 questions are asked. Whoever wins each question gets a point. First to 2 wins.Unless we aren't doing it like the show? Because there is no way I can beat a 13 point deficit. I don't really want to waste my time.Give it to Bluff.

 

[808Hornetsfan]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (The Captain @ Jun 29 2007, 05:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>

I always thought that the scores were 0-0, and then 3 questions are asked. Whoever wins each question gets a point. First to 2 wins.Unless we aren't doing it like the show? Because there is no way I can beat a 13 point deficit. I don't really want to waste my time.Give it to Bluff.</div>We're not doing it like that, sorry... It looks like BluffCity is our first winner of the season!!! :yahoo: Final ScoreBluffCityBlue- 27<strike>The Captain-</strike> 14<strike>noballer</strike>- 12<strike>Suns Fan Guy</strike>- 4We're taking a 48 hour break, so catch us next Monday with a new panel of analysts ready to go head-to-head for a victory. Until next time, have a good weekend folks!

 

[Amare320]

Well done to BluffCityBlue first and for most for winning also everyone who did great including The Captin, noballer & SunsFanGuy. I followed most of it and I have to say that this was a good first edition of BBW's ATH.

 

[808Hornetsfan]

It was a good first week, BTW Amare320, your up next week so don't forget. :winkglasses:

 

[Amare320]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (808Hornetsfan @ Jun 29 2007, 09:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>It was a good first week, BTW Amare320, your up next week so don't forget. :winkglasses:</div>Yep, Im hyped up for it. Just ease up on the baseball if there's ever a topic on it, I don't know sh*t about the sport!