Realistic Expectations......

[THE HCP]

Just curious how some of you view your Blazers? Reading all of the nut job posts here on S2 cracks me up sometimes.

Back in late October if I had told you that our Blazers on April 1st would have only 3 less wins the the dynasty known as the Miami Heat, what would you have said?

My bet is everyone of you would be doing back flips from happiness.

The things some of you post about how horrible we are playing or how much we suck......as if we had 8 wins, not 48!

I couldn't be more proud of these guys. Ripcity!!

 

[Natebishop3]

Just curious how some of you view your Blazers? Reading all of the nut job posts here on S2 cracks me up sometimes.

Back in late October if I had told you that our Blazers on April 1st would have only 3 less wins the the dynasty known as the Miami Heat, what would you have said?

My bet is everyone of you would be doing back flips from happiness.

The things some of you post about how horrible we are playing or how much we suck......as if we had 8 wins, not 48!

I couldn't be more proud of these guys. Ripcity!!

Or they pretty much did exactly what I said they would. I predicted 5th seed. I think I even predicted low 50's for wins. What now?

 

[GrandpaBlaze]

Just curious how some of you view your Blazers? Reading all of the nut job posts here on S2 cracks me up sometimes.

Back in late October if I had told you that our Blazers on April 1st would have only 3 less wins the the dynasty known as the Miami Heat, what would you have said?

My bet is everyone of you would be doing back flips from happiness.

The things some of you post about how horrible we are playing or how much we suck......as if we had 8 wins, not 48!

I couldn't be more proud of these guys. Ripcity!!

I would have been a doubter. These guys have well surpassed my "realistic" expectations. I thought they had a decent chance at playoffs at the beginning of the season with a likely first round exit. Now, I'm hoping to get to the second round. Anything more than that is total bonus.

The thing is, when they are playing with the poise and swagger they have the past couple of games, I start getting visions of grandeur and think finals or even championship. Sometimes it is hard not go to all Mags on these guys.

Gramps...

 

[Mediocre Man]

way better than I thought their record would be

 

[illmatic99]

I predicted 47 wins a low playoff seed. Looks like we'll be pretty close to that.

What I want so badly is a playoff series win. 13 years has been a huge drought-- pretty much since I began to ardently follow the team (watched/listened to every game in these 13 years), I deserve some sort of reward.

 

[Strenuus]

I predicted 47 wins a low playoff seed. Looks like we'll be pretty close to that.

What I want so badly is a playoff series win. 13 years has been a huge drought-- pretty much since I began to ardently follow the team (watched/listened to every game in these 13 years), I deserve some sort of reward.

So bad! It's been hard going through the dog days and seeing the team be lackadaisical... now it seems they are back on track. God damnit, they better win tonight.

 

[BLAZER PROPHET]

Just curious how some of you view your Blazers? Reading all of the nut job posts here on S2 cracks me up sometimes.

Back in late October if I had told you that our Blazers on April 1st would have only 3 less wins the the dynasty known as the Miami Heat, what would you have said?

My bet is everyone of you would be doing back flips from happiness.

The things some of you post about how horrible we are playing or how much we suck......as if we had 8 wins, not 48!

I couldn't be more proud of these guys. Ripcity!!

I have been pretty consistent in that I have been very pleased with how we have done and the strides we have made with virtually no trade bait.

 

[magnifier661]

I said 55 wins in the summer after learning we got Lopez and t rob. I'm still sticking to that.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

I said 82-0 and I stand behind that prediction. I've sent in complaints to the league and I'm sure our losses will be overturned.

 

[Boise Blazer]

I said 82-0 and I stand behind that prediction. I've sent in complaints to the league and I'm sure our losses will be overturned.

Thank God! I was getting worried. With Sly in our corner the league doesnt stand a chance.

 

[Strenuus]

I said 82-0 and I stand behind that prediction. I've sent in complaints to the league and I'm sure our losses will be overturned.

Man... at this rate, you'll never have to pay $9 for the buffet again!

 

[tlongII]

They've exceeded my expectation. I hated going through that slump recently, but it looks like we're over that. HCP, you shouldn't be surprised at the reactions. Portlanders are more emotionally invested in their NBA team than other cities.

 

[Strenuus]

They've exceeded my expectation. I hated going through that slump recently, but it looks like we're over that. HCP, you shouldn't be surprised at the reactions. Portlanders are more emotionally invested in their NBA team than other cities.

Yep. It's either that or the... soccer team.

Or the Thunder (AFL).

 

[illmatic99]

Before the season, what was the Vegas o/u for POR? If I remember correctly, it was something < 40. Lotsa gambling Blazer fans shoulda made some serious $$

 

[Strenuus]

Before the season, what was the Vegas o/u for POR? If I remember correctly, it was something < 40. Lotsa gambling Blazer fans shoulda made some serious $$

Wow, if I would have known that, I would have put some money on that. That's free money if that's the number they gave. Under 40? I think even the most pessimistic fan had them at 44-46.

 

[illmatic99]

I remember they had us at 13th in the west but can't remember the wins exactly

Edit: http://www.sbnation.com/nba/2013/10/28/5037930/vegas-odds-nba-over-unders-2013-14

38.5

 

[Eastoff]

I believe, I thought we'd be a 6 seed with about 45 wins.

 

[chris_in_pdx]

I believe, I thought we'd be a 6 seed with about 45 wins.

This was my prediction as well. 6-8 seed, 45-48 wins. Even with their recent frustrations, I'm still very pleased with how this season is going so far.

 

[Strenuus]

I remember they had us at 13th in the west but can't remember the wins exactly

Edit: http://www.sbnation.com/nba/2013/10/28/5037930/vegas-odds-nba-over-unders-2013-14

38.5

Thanks for that! Repped.

 

[oldmangrouch]

The first 40 games they wildly exceeded my expectations. Since then, they have been the 38-40 win team I predicted.

I don't know why things went off the rails...and I am almost past the point of caring. For someone who has been a fan since the team was born, that is a sad place to be.

 

[BlazerBeav]

Realistic expectations? This is sports - I don't like to mix reality with my fandom. Sports are my outlet for all the crappy realism I confront during the day. When I get to the Moda Center, I have dreams of greatness!

That said, I realistically expect the Blazers to crush those bastards tonight in Los Angeles - nothing will make up for losing to them at home, but it's at least something.

 

[THE HCP]

I had us at 46-48 wins and #7 or 8 in the west. These guys have berms a blast to watch this season! By the way, I think we CRUSH the Lakers tonight!

 

[Strenuus]

I had us at 46-48 wins and #7 or 8 in the west. These guys have berms a blast to watch this season! By the way, I think we CRUSH the Lakers tonight![/QUOTE]

Hear hear!

 

[blue9]

I think I had us anywhere from 9th (worst-case) to 4th (best-case). I think we saw both of those teams this season.
If we didn't have our blazing-hot start we'd be looking at the 9th seed (maybe worse). Throughout the season the team has exceeded my expectations (Game 1 - Game 20), met my expectations (Game 21 - Game 59), and played below my expectations (Game 60- Game 72). Let's hope that Game 73+ get back to them exceeding my expectations!

 

[BigGameDamian]

Just curious how some of you view your Blazers? Reading all of the nut job posts here on S2 cracks me up sometimes.

Back in late October if I had told you that our Blazers on April 1st would have only 3 less wins the the dynasty known as the Miami Heat, what would you have said?

My bet is everyone of you would be doing back flips from happiness.

The things some of you post about how horrible we are playing or how much we suck......as if we had 8 wins, not 48!

I couldn't be more proud of these guys. Ripcity!!

If you want realistic expectations ask outside of the Blazers fan base.

 

[BigGameDamian]

I had us at 6th or 7th and I'm sticking to it.

 

[riverman]

I had us at 46-48 wins and #7 or 8 in the west. These guys have berms a blast to watch this season! By the way, I think we CRUSH the Lakers tonight!

This was exactly my low ball prediction before pre season, after preseason and seeing TRob play I bumped it to 52 wins and 6 seed, second round. Before preseason, I did what I always do and predicted 82 and a championship. That's my 6th man swag. I now think we'll get 53 wins and have a shot at the WCF. I agree with HCP here, it's been one of the most inspiring seasons in the last 3 years and like some, I've been a die hard fan since the beginning. There is always a lot of buzz kill on these sites and it's good to see some optimism balance the boards out. Good thread HCP!

 

[THE HCP]

Of course my expectations will be raised after what we have done THIS year, but I'm just enjoying the ride FAMS!

 

[BigGameDamian]

Of course my expectations will be raised after what we have done THIS year, but I'm just enjoying the ride FAMS!

My expectations wont be raised for this year but for next year they will be. Neil has a lot of work to do this summer and I really think the Blazers need that third star.

 

[maxiep]

Wow, if I would have known that, I would have put some money on that. That's free money if that's the number they gave. Under 40? I think even the most pessimistic fan had them at 44-46.

I had them at something like 28-33 wins. I couldn't have been more wrong. And may I add that I haven't eaten much other than crow since November...and it's been the most delicious crow ever.

My "realistic" expectations now? I think 2nd round or even WCF if we continue to play well. And this offseason we'll see a consolidation trade, Mo re-signing and a terrific vet signing for the MLE. Next year--if we stay healthy--we'll be fucking monstrous.