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SlyPokerDog said:
You know your hair is thinning when it takes longer to drive to the barber than it does to get your hair cut. (Hey, I know what you’re thinking, I’m not balding, it’s thinning dammit, thinning.)

Whoa! I was just reading over the comments of what I posted. Let me just say that a lot of what I posted is tongue in cheek.

Anyway, so where was I…

As most of you already know there is this Tier 1 and Tier 2 thing going on. Tier 1 gets locker room access, Tier 2 doesn’t. While I understand why Blazer’s Edge is upset with their Tier 2 status I’m happy with it. It’s my sincere goal to get the forum permanent Tier 2 access. While not having access to the players makes things a little difficult I think there are a ton of things to cover without it. Also having met a lot of you over the years if I were the Blazers I wouldn’t let you near the players either.

For two days I’ve been racking my brain to trying come up with a story idea, theme, subject, something that would be original and entertaining that you won’t get anywhere else.

I could do a Quick and peek through some blinds, giving you forbidden access. I could do a Canzano and report on a disadvantaged fan, something to tug on your heartstrings. But neither of these are original and the whole peeking thing would probably get our Tier 2 status revoked.

So I started pouring through all of the great write-ups about the team that are on the forum and internet. I read everything I could and my first thought was, “I wonder if I’ll get a free t-shirt and glow stick on press row. “

I scolded my fan self for thinking that I told myself I better get into press mode because I’ve got my credentials and I’m goin’ to the game, baby!

I plan on posting live from the game in our game thread and in here for some post game thoughts, analysis and a few stories.
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I want tier 3. That's sitting over at the Crowne Plaza drinking beer making insightful comments on the game thread.
 
HCP tells me the secret to getting press passes is to deliver hot dogs and sodas to the TV truck a few times a game.

(so he doesn't have to?)
 
Just don't bug the cleaning lady in the hallway for free beer this time Sly! Be like a high school kid and wait outside bugging Casey to slip you a cold one
 
Off to the game!

Like I said I'll post in the game thread but I'm also posting here so we can show the Blazers the popularity of having people at the game on press row. Popularity means views and replies. So I'm asking, begging, for the good of our little community and to get better writers than I to the games please post in this thread.

Also post in the game thread.

Anyway, off for an adventure!

Go Blazers!
 
Try not to punch Canzano... If you can't help yourself, clock him extra good!
 
SlyPokerDog said:
You know your hair is thinning when it takes longer to drive to the barber than it does to get your hair cut. (Hey, I know what you’re thinking, I’m not balding, it’s thinning dammit, thinning.)

Whoa! I was just reading over the comments of what I posted. Let me just say that a lot of what I posted is tongue in cheek.

Anyway, so where was I…

As most of you already know there is this Tier 1 and Tier 2 thing going on. Tier 1 gets locker room access, Tier 2 doesn’t. While I understand why Blazer’s Edge is upset with their Tier 2 status I’m happy with it. It’s my sincere goal to get the forum permanent Tier 2 access. While not having access to the players makes things a little difficult I think there are a ton of things to cover without it. Also having met a lot of you over the years if I were the Blazers I wouldn’t let you near the players either.

For two days I’ve been racking my brain to trying come up with a story idea, theme, subject, something that would be original and entertaining that you won’t get anywhere else.

I could do a Quick and peek through some blinds, giving you forbidden access. I could do a Canzano and report on a disadvantaged fan, something to tug on your heartstrings. But neither of these are original and the whole peeking thing would probably get our Tier 2 status revoked.

So I started pouring through all of the great write-ups about the team that are on the forum and internet. I read everything I could and my first thought was, “I wonder if I’ll get a free t-shirt and glow stick on press row. “

I scolded my fan self for thinking that I told myself I better get into press mode because I’ve got my credentials and I’m goin’ to the game, baby!

I plan on posting live from the game in our game thread and in here for some post game thoughts, analysis and a few stories.
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Half your sentences are missing commas. Besides writers, our board needs a proofreader. I volunteer.
 
"I guess I’ll put this on hold and go get a haircut."
I thought dogs got clipped?
 
Actually, the timing would never work. Never mind. With press deadlines, the proofreader should be instantly available to the writer.
 
I'm here.

In the bowl, watching shoot around.

I have just found out that there are more than 2 tiers. Not sure how many yet but we're pretty much at the bottom.

Good news, I'm staring at the new court and it's amazing! Looks great! Home run by the Blazers. I've just finished watching tonight's opening intro video, very cool! The players even stopped shooting to watch it.

I asked our contact at the Blazers if I can take pictures of the players during warm ups and he wasn't sure. In order not to rock the boat I will take them but not post them until after the game.
 
SlyPokerDog said:
I'm here.

In the bowl, watching shoot around.

I have just found out that there are more than 2 tiers. Not sure how many yet but we're pretty much at the bottom.

Good news, I'm staring at the new court and it's amazing! Looks great! Home run by the Blazers. I've just finished watching tonight's opening intro video, very cool! The players even stopped shooting to watch it.

I asked our contact at the Blazers if I can take pictures of the players during warm ups and he wasn't sure. In order not to rock the boat I will take them but not post them until after the game.
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This is exactly what i was thinking when the whole tier system thing started to get press Via BE. While i totally understand what Dave is saying i just don't think he has thought this through. Just do your best and have fun with it. You really can't go wrong Sly.
 
Good luck sly! I'm sure you'll do great. You're the right man (I mean dog) for the job to get our foot permanently in the door
 
QT Sly "I could do a Quick and peek through some blinds, giving you forbidden access. I could do a Canzano and report on a disadvantaged fan, something to tug on your heartstrings. But neither of these are original and the whole peeking thing would probably get our Tier 2 status revoked. "

best of both worlds..peek through the blinds at a disadvantaged fan....

Hey bud..have a great time. I know you will do fine
 
SlyPokerDog said:
I'm here.

In the bowl, watching shoot around.

I have just found out that there are more than 2 tiers. Not sure how many yet but we're pretty much at the bottom.

Good news, I'm staring at the new court and it's amazing! Looks great! Home run by the Blazers. I've just finished watching tonight's opening intro video, very cool! The players even stopped shooting to watch it.

I asked our contact at the Blazers if I can take pictures of the players during warm ups and he wasn't sure. In order not to rock the boat I will take them but not post them until after the game.
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Try not to sniff too many crotches tonight, I know it's got to be tempting
 
jlprk said:
Actually, the timing would never work. Never mind. With press deadlines, the proofreader should be instantly available to the writer.
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I'm still hoping you start the late night with jlprk series.
 
jlprk said:
Actually, the timing would never work. Never mind. With press deadlines, the proofreader should be instantly available to the writer.
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Most high school students claim word processors does that for them. :biglaugh:
 
Was just sitting on the Blazers bench with Sarah Hecht watching shoot around when Chris Kaman sat beside us and started asking us questions if we had seen his show. Hell of a nice guy, funny as hell. Part of me wanted to take a picture with him and ask for an autograph but no worries, I played it cool, I played it media aloof. I still smiling from it. Kaman is a great fit to Rip City.
 
SlyPokerDog said:
Was just sitting on the Blazers bench with Sarah Hecht watching shoot around when Chris Kaman sat beside us and started asking us questions if we had seen his show. Hell of a nice guy, funny as hell. Part of me wanted to take a picture with him and ask for an autograph but no worries, I played it cool, I played it media aloof. I still smiling from it. Kaman is a great fit to Rip City.
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Be careful not to show too much doggy drool! :lol:
 
A couple of quick notes before go off in search of something to eat:

I have given my very own tier. I'm not sure if it's tier 3, 4 or 9. It might be the SPD Tier. I look at it as a honor, a compliment to me and this forum.

This special tier gets me access to the court but I am not allowed in the press room. No stats, series history and post game quotes. Tier 1 has locker room access, Tier 2 has press room access. Tier SPD is floor access. It's cool but I'm sad I won't be able to enjoy the free opening night press buffet.

The only thing bad about having your own tier is that no one, not security, not the ushers, not even members of the press have seen Tier SPD before. This means I'm getting stopped a lot. They carefully look at the pass, then me, then the pass again.

Oh well....
 
SlyPokerDog said:
Was just sitting on the Blazers bench with Sarah Hecht watching shoot around when Chris Kaman sat beside us and started asking us questions if we had seen his show. Hell of a nice guy, funny as hell. Part of me wanted to take a picture with him and ask for an autograph but no worries, I played it cool, I played it media aloof. I still smiling from it. Kaman is a great fit to Rip City.
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In other words, "he smelled good!"
 
SlyPokerDog said:
Was just sitting on the Blazers bench with Sarah Hecht watching shoot around when Chris Kaman sat beside us and started asking us questions if we had seen his show. Hell of a nice guy, funny as hell. Part of me wanted to take a picture with him and ask for an autograph but no worries, I played it cool, I played it media aloof. I still smiling from it. Kaman is a great fit to Rip City.
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Where's a fish eyeball when you need one?
 
Wow, free t-shirts tonight. I'm in Tier 47.

barfo
 
that's ok, Sly. If we do our jobs right, maybe they'll be asking you for a copy of our stats and series history for their postgame quotes. :)
 
First breaking news, exclusive of the night. Instead of trying to find something to eat I used my Tier SPD access and went out on to the back loading dock to get shots of cars when up pulls LMA in a beautiful Mercedes. The rest of the team has been out on the court warming up for a while now but LMA just got here. Late? Nah, according to security out there (after they first scrutinized the never seen before Tier SPD pass) told me that this is normal for LMA, he's traditionally the last to arrive.

And that's why I'm here, bring you the news and info that no one else will!
 
Did you come across HCP taking a selfie with LMA's rims?

Edit: (that sounded waaay worse than I meant it)
 
SlyPokerDog said:
First breaking news, exclusive of the night. Instead of trying to find something to eat I used my Tier SPD access and went out on to the back loading dock to get shots of cars when up pulls LMA in a beautiful Mercedes. The rest of the team has been out on the court warming up for a while now but LMA just got here. Late? Nah, according to security out there (after they first scrutinized the never seen before Tier SPD pass) told me that this is normal for LMA, he's traditionally the last to arrive.

And that's why I'm here, bring you the news and info that no one else will!
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Also I haven't left to get food yet because I was told not to sit up in the 200 level until the place cards have been set out first. It's 6:15pm and no place cards yet so I kinda set up here anyways. My laptop has a nice big screen but it sucks up the battery juice so I'm up here in press row plugged into an outlet. I'm most likely sitting in the wrong seat but I want make sure I have enough juice for the game. I'm not sure what happens if it turns out I'm in the wrong seat but I imagine it won't be good for the laptop.
 
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