Noah missed his second game after Vinny over used him against the Blazers. My thoughts on how that game may cost them a playoff spot. Luol Deng missed the game due to soreness in his knee that actually has been bothering for the last couple weeks. Brad Miller continues to start in place of Joakim while James Johnson, yes the same James Johnson who couldn't see the court about a month ago, got the start for Deng.
Then just to add to the injury woes Derrick Rose banged knees with Mike Bibby early on in the first quarter and ended up in the locker room. Luckily he did return half way through the second quarter and looked fine throughout the rest of the game scoring 24 points and dishing out 3 assists.
Taj Gibson also racked up another double-double, 11 points & 13 boards, and may give Noah a run for the most on the team if he misses extended time.
To make up for the lose of Deng, Del Negro employed his new favorite lineup, Rose, Hinrich and Murray which I have to admit it better then Skiles old three guard lineup of Duhon, Hinrich and Gordon. Murray saw around 30 minutes of action continuing his solid play since coming over in the Tyrus Thomas trade. Hakim Warrick also played well scoring 10 points and grabbing 7 rebounds.
The Bulls were able to pull within six point early in the 4th but then after a timeout the Hawks just started crashing the boards and proved too much for the shorthanded Bulls as they lost 112-88 for their second straight lose and three out of the last five.
Acie Law was able to see some action against one of his former teams replacing Rose late in the fourth. While Joe Alexander saw his first game action since joining the team in mop up duty. Even with Deng and Noah out and Rose missing about a quarter of the game Vinny stayed with a very short rotation only play 8 players until the game was out of reach.
We also got to see a three guard lineup of Law, Pargo and Murray. If that doesn't give you nightmares as a Bulls fan I don't know what does.
Does anyone know what happened to Devin Brown? He was seen as a replacement for Salmons when they traded Aaron Gray for him but even in a game like this he was unable to see any time not even garbage time at the end.
The Bulls got probably their final look at what I feel should be their #1 free agent target this summer in Joe Johnson. JJ had an off night only scoring 14 points on 5-15 shooting but grabbed 9 rebounds and dished out 3 assists for a very balanced attack. The Hawks had 5 players in double digits lead by former Bull Jamal Crawford with 21.
Next Game.....Derrick Rose and the Bulls welcome Mark Cuban and his her look Dallas Mavericks to town on Thursday. The Mavs have looked great since making the trade to bring over Caron Butler and Haywood. Game tips-off at 7PM and can be found on Comcast.
Monday, March 1, 2010
Big Names to Da Bears
A few former Pro Bowl players have been released by their teams in the last few days and have expressed interest in coming to Chicago. I expect none of them to be signed but should the Bears consider them.
The First is Torry Holt who had played under Mike Martz in St. Louis. Holt who played last season with the Jaguars after spending the first 10 years of his career in St. Louis. Holt would be able to give some pointer to the young inexperienced Bears receivers. Holt has over 900 catches for over 13,000 yards but at 33 and coming off two sub 1,000 yard receiving seasons, is there much left in the tank? Holt seems to think so and stated his desire to rejoin his former coach here in Chicago. Would Holt be another Marty Booker or could he still help the team?
Secondly there is former Eagle Brian Westbrook. Unlike Holt who has no injury concerns, Westrbrook has never played in all 16 games in any of his 8 seasons. Brian missed 8 games this past season while dealing with concussions. Westbrook is an extremely versatile back who would probably fit very well in Martz's offense. But the big question is his health and at this point in his career is he really an upgrade over Matt Forte? I don't think he is worth the risk and would rather see them spend money on the offensive line to help the running game.
Finally we come to a guy they looked at last off season but passed and let him go to the eventual Super Bowl champion New Orleans Saints. I'm speaking of none other then Darren Sharper. He is the oldest of the trio at 34 but might be the one with the most left in the tank as he is still playing at a very high level. Sharper would bring a veteran leader to the defensive backfield that has been lacking since Mike Brown was here and healthy. Sharper is I think the player most likely that the team will add taking in what Lovie said over the weekend at the combine about needing a safety.
None of these players should require big money to get them signed and in this uncapped year what real difference does it make. Now is the time that this organization gets things right, steps up and builds around their franchise quarterback. There probably isn't a free agent answer to help the offensive line but they can build up the rest of the team and put a winner back on the field.
Do any of these guys interest you as a fan?
The First is Torry Holt who had played under Mike Martz in St. Louis. Holt who played last season with the Jaguars after spending the first 10 years of his career in St. Louis. Holt would be able to give some pointer to the young inexperienced Bears receivers. Holt has over 900 catches for over 13,000 yards but at 33 and coming off two sub 1,000 yard receiving seasons, is there much left in the tank? Holt seems to think so and stated his desire to rejoin his former coach here in Chicago. Would Holt be another Marty Booker or could he still help the team?
Secondly there is former Eagle Brian Westbrook. Unlike Holt who has no injury concerns, Westrbrook has never played in all 16 games in any of his 8 seasons. Brian missed 8 games this past season while dealing with concussions. Westbrook is an extremely versatile back who would probably fit very well in Martz's offense. But the big question is his health and at this point in his career is he really an upgrade over Matt Forte? I don't think he is worth the risk and would rather see them spend money on the offensive line to help the running game.
Finally we come to a guy they looked at last off season but passed and let him go to the eventual Super Bowl champion New Orleans Saints. I'm speaking of none other then Darren Sharper. He is the oldest of the trio at 34 but might be the one with the most left in the tank as he is still playing at a very high level. Sharper would bring a veteran leader to the defensive backfield that has been lacking since Mike Brown was here and healthy. Sharper is I think the player most likely that the team will add taking in what Lovie said over the weekend at the combine about needing a safety.
None of these players should require big money to get them signed and in this uncapped year what real difference does it make. Now is the time that this organization gets things right, steps up and builds around their franchise quarterback. There probably isn't a free agent answer to help the offensive line but they can build up the rest of the team and put a winner back on the field.
Do any of these guys interest you as a fan?
Did one win cost the Bulls a playoff spot
This past Friday as the Bulls took on the Portland Trailblazers in a very exciting overtime victory a choice was made that may cost Chicago a spot in the playoffs.
Joakim Noah who is suffering from Plantar Fasciitis, an injury that will never go away and the only proven treatment is rest, played 27 minutes scoring 8 points grabbing 11 boards and even dishing out 4 assists. All this while playing stellar defense on LaMarcus Aldridge.
But was the win worth it?
This was only Noah's 4th game back after missing 7 games earlier in the month. In the first three games Noah player a total 26 minutes. Most people, myself included, was very confused why the team was even playing Noah since they were playing well winning five of the seven games he missed.
After the game Friday it was being reported that Noah could barely walk and was seen with a bag of ice wrapped around his foot in the locker room. There were several times during the game that Noah looked to be in extreme pain.
Noah sat out Saturday's game vs the Pacers and will miss tonight's game against the Atlanta Hawks.
Heading into an extremely tough stretch of games this month, it again raises the question why the team did not rest him and save him for the stretch run. March features 12 out of the 15 games against teams in the playoff hunt, including two games against the Miami Heat which are currently in 9th place 2 1/2 games behind the Bulls.
The only thing that may keep the Bulls playoff hopes alive if Noah can't return is that both Miami and Toronto are both dealing with injures to their star players, Wade and Bosh respectively. If somehow they survive March there is hope in April when they face Milwaukee and Toronto once and the current 8th place team Bobcats twice including the final game of the season.
There are 23 games left in this season, 13 of which are at home, and they will need at least 10 more wins to make the playoffs and that alone will require them to beat a few teams that they shouldn't. Can they do it without Noah for the majority of those games? I don't know
Joakim Noah who is suffering from Plantar Fasciitis, an injury that will never go away and the only proven treatment is rest, played 27 minutes scoring 8 points grabbing 11 boards and even dishing out 4 assists. All this while playing stellar defense on LaMarcus Aldridge.
But was the win worth it?
This was only Noah's 4th game back after missing 7 games earlier in the month. In the first three games Noah player a total 26 minutes. Most people, myself included, was very confused why the team was even playing Noah since they were playing well winning five of the seven games he missed.
After the game Friday it was being reported that Noah could barely walk and was seen with a bag of ice wrapped around his foot in the locker room. There were several times during the game that Noah looked to be in extreme pain.
Noah sat out Saturday's game vs the Pacers and will miss tonight's game against the Atlanta Hawks.
Heading into an extremely tough stretch of games this month, it again raises the question why the team did not rest him and save him for the stretch run. March features 12 out of the 15 games against teams in the playoff hunt, including two games against the Miami Heat which are currently in 9th place 2 1/2 games behind the Bulls.
The only thing that may keep the Bulls playoff hopes alive if Noah can't return is that both Miami and Toronto are both dealing with injures to their star players, Wade and Bosh respectively. If somehow they survive March there is hope in April when they face Milwaukee and Toronto once and the current 8th place team Bobcats twice including the final game of the season.
There are 23 games left in this season, 13 of which are at home, and they will need at least 10 more wins to make the playoffs and that alone will require them to beat a few teams that they shouldn't. Can they do it without Noah for the majority of those games? I don't know
RIP Kerr & Van Lier
A year ago today the Chicago sports fans were shocked when we lost two all-time sports icons of the city in Norm Van Lier and Johnny "Red" Kerr.
Anyone who was at the tribute on Febraury 10 to Kerr last season, that saw greats like MJ, Bob Love and Scottie Pippen come back to honor the first Bulls coach and longtime announcer knew that he was not long for this world. Over the last few years before he retired from broadcasting he started to miss road trips and then sometimes wouldn't call play by play and only would contribute before the game and at half time. To those who didn't know how sick he was it may have come as a shock to see him get rolled out onto the court in a wheelchair. But after that day everyone knew it was just a matter or time. Maybe that tribute was the one thing "Red" was waiting for.
But shockingly last year around mid afternoon the news broke that Norm Van Lier had been found dead at his home was truly shocking. I remember hearing something on the radio and started calling people to see if they heard the same thing. Norm had been still working and was working for Comcast just a few days earlier when the Bulls upset the Magic at home. Norm was only 62 years old. Sadly it took Norm's passing for him to finally be honored by the team. However they have still not decided to retire his number which now that he is gone will probably never happen.
Then later in the day maybe around 9 or 10 PM when the news of Norm's passing had finally sunk in the news broke that Kerr had passed away at home after a long battle with cancer. As Melissa Isaacson said in her article about the two, "It was, to longtime Bulls fans and so many others, a punch to the gut followed by a slap in the face,". I couldn't have said it better myself.
It was truly a very sad day for all Bulls fans as well as Chicago sports fans. I was at the Kerr tribute game last season as well as at the first home game after the two passed away and I will be there tonight when we will remember once again these two great men.
Anyone who was at the tribute on Febraury 10 to Kerr last season, that saw greats like MJ, Bob Love and Scottie Pippen come back to honor the first Bulls coach and longtime announcer knew that he was not long for this world. Over the last few years before he retired from broadcasting he started to miss road trips and then sometimes wouldn't call play by play and only would contribute before the game and at half time. To those who didn't know how sick he was it may have come as a shock to see him get rolled out onto the court in a wheelchair. But after that day everyone knew it was just a matter or time. Maybe that tribute was the one thing "Red" was waiting for.
But shockingly last year around mid afternoon the news broke that Norm Van Lier had been found dead at his home was truly shocking. I remember hearing something on the radio and started calling people to see if they heard the same thing. Norm had been still working and was working for Comcast just a few days earlier when the Bulls upset the Magic at home. Norm was only 62 years old. Sadly it took Norm's passing for him to finally be honored by the team. However they have still not decided to retire his number which now that he is gone will probably never happen.
Then later in the day maybe around 9 or 10 PM when the news of Norm's passing had finally sunk in the news broke that Kerr had passed away at home after a long battle with cancer. As Melissa Isaacson said in her article about the two, "It was, to longtime Bulls fans and so many others, a punch to the gut followed by a slap in the face,". I couldn't have said it better myself.
It was truly a very sad day for all Bulls fans as well as Chicago sports fans. I was at the Kerr tribute game last season as well as at the first home game after the two passed away and I will be there tonight when we will remember once again these two great men.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Deng leads Bulls over Pacers
Luol Deng came out firing scoring 11 of his 31 points in the first quarter. Usually Deng going off big in the first quarter is a bad sign of things to come because he disappears the rest of the game, but not tonight. Deng also had 9 rebounds to go along with his 4 blocks.
The Bulls lead by 19 after the first and by as many as 23 at one point only to see that lead vanish after the Pacers hit 6 of 10 shots behind the arc during the second quarter. Bulls managed to keep the lead and went into the half with a 58-54 lead. They were able to extend their lead to 13 after three and held on to win 120-110 in a game they had to win against a very bad Pacer team.
Derrick Rose was lights out as usual nearly getting a triple double with 23 points 9 rebounds and 8 assists and had some highlight real plays late in the 4th which included a huge alley-oop dunk over A.J. Price of the Pacers who a few players before got his hands on a ball Derrick mishandled and drove down the court only to see his shot get blocked and taken away by Rose.. Kirk Hinrich's improved shooting continues as he scored 14 points on 6 of 8 shooting including 2-3 behind the arc.
Flip Murray also had another solid game scoring 16 on a poor shooting night but he was able to ge to the line 10 times making 8 free throws. Hakim Warrick had his worse game as a ball failing to score in double digits for the first time in four games while only grabbing 1 board in 15 minutes of time. Taj Gibson registered another double-double with 14 points and 11 rebounds.
Joakim Noah's play continued to be monitored only playing 7 minutes once again.
Bulls play again at home on Friday taking on the Portland Trailblazers.
Alexander watch...... Now stands at 4. Joe Alexander still has yet to see any playing time since joining the team at the trading deadline. If this continues my over/under bet looks pretty good. Maybe I can even lower it to his old number or maybe instead of points how about minutes player?
The Bulls lead by 19 after the first and by as many as 23 at one point only to see that lead vanish after the Pacers hit 6 of 10 shots behind the arc during the second quarter. Bulls managed to keep the lead and went into the half with a 58-54 lead. They were able to extend their lead to 13 after three and held on to win 120-110 in a game they had to win against a very bad Pacer team.
Derrick Rose was lights out as usual nearly getting a triple double with 23 points 9 rebounds and 8 assists and had some highlight real plays late in the 4th which included a huge alley-oop dunk over A.J. Price of the Pacers who a few players before got his hands on a ball Derrick mishandled and drove down the court only to see his shot get blocked and taken away by Rose.. Kirk Hinrich's improved shooting continues as he scored 14 points on 6 of 8 shooting including 2-3 behind the arc.
Flip Murray also had another solid game scoring 16 on a poor shooting night but he was able to ge to the line 10 times making 8 free throws. Hakim Warrick had his worse game as a ball failing to score in double digits for the first time in four games while only grabbing 1 board in 15 minutes of time. Taj Gibson registered another double-double with 14 points and 11 rebounds.
Joakim Noah's play continued to be monitored only playing 7 minutes once again.
Bulls play again at home on Friday taking on the Portland Trailblazers.
Alexander watch...... Now stands at 4. Joe Alexander still has yet to see any playing time since joining the team at the trading deadline. If this continues my over/under bet looks pretty good. Maybe I can even lower it to his old number or maybe instead of points how about minutes player?
Turning Jap.......
I really don't know what to say about this.
The only thing that popped into my head after seeing this was the episode of Entourage when Vinny Chase was broke and needed some quick money so did a commercial for a Chinese Red Bull drink. Hard to believe that the soon to be 28 year old actress who has been on the scene for 16 years after her big break in Interview with a Vampire that would be doing something that makes her look like an Anime reject from comic-con.
For some reason though I have watched it several times cause I find it funny.
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Greatest All-time Runningback
Ok so I read over at Fanhuddle.com an article by a very biased Dallas Cowboys fan claiming hands down that Emmitt Smith was by far the greatest running back of all time. I know this debate can go on forever and can includes lots of names but in my book there is only three I consider in this debate: Walter Payton, Emmitt Smith and Barry Sanders.
I'm excluding Jim Brown, Gayle Sayers among others cause in my opinion these 3 are the best.
I'm also going to admit I'm a huge Bears fan but I'm trying to keep this unbiased but if you feel I'm leaning towards Payton at least you know why. To be honest I don't feel there is just one answer. That is the best part about football through all the Eras and how everything changes there can always be a debate.
Walter Payton
13 years. Rushing 16,726 yards on 3,828 attempts averaging 4.4 yards a carry with 110 touchdowns. Receiving 4,538 yards on 492 catches averaging 9.2 yards a catch with 15 touchdowns. Passing 11 of 34 for 331 yards and 8 touchdowns. The NFL did not keep track of fumbles during his career, they didn't start till 1991.
Won 1 Super Bowl title. 10 - 1,000 yard rushing seasons. Missed only one game during his career, back in his rookie season, playing in 191 games. Has his number 34 retired with the Bears. 1 League MVP, 9 Pro-bowls, 1 Pro bowl MVP, 6 First-team and 3 Second-team All-Pro Selections. Known for his tremendous blocking.Spent his entire career with the Chicago Bears.
Emmitt Smith
15 years. Rushing 18,355 yards on 4,409 carries averaging 4.2 yards a carry with 164 touchdowns. Receiving 3,224 yards on 515 catches averaging 6.3 yards a catch with 11 touchdowns. Passed once for one touchdown. Fumbled 54 times losing 25 of them.
Won 3 Super Bowl titles. 11- 1,000 yard rushing seasons. Missed 12 out of a possible 240 games during his career. 1 League MVP, Rookie of the Year, 1 Super Bowl MVP, 8 Pro-bowls, 4 First-team and 1 Second-team All-Pro Selections. Is in the Cowboys' ring of Honor(Their equal to retired Jerseys). Holds career rushing record, rushing touchdown record as well as most 100 yard rushing games for the NFL. Played 12 years with the Dallas Cowboys and 3 with the Arizona Cardinals.
Barry Sanders
10 years. Rushing 15,269 yards on 3,062 carries averaging 5 yards a carry with 99 touchdowns. Receiving 2,921 yards on 352 catches averaging 8.3 yards a catch with 10 touchdowns. Passing 1 of 4 for 11 yards. Fumbled 27 times losing 13 of them.
10 - 1,000 yard rushing seasons. Missed 7 out of a possible 160 games during his career. Rookie of the Year, Co-MVP, 10 Pro-Bowl selections, 6 First-team and 4 Second-team All-Pro selections. Also had a 2,000 yard rushing season which only 6 players have ever done. Sadly he played on losing teams in Detroit and never even made it to a Super Bowl.
So what does everyone think? Who is the best?
I'm excluding Jim Brown, Gayle Sayers among others cause in my opinion these 3 are the best.
I'm also going to admit I'm a huge Bears fan but I'm trying to keep this unbiased but if you feel I'm leaning towards Payton at least you know why. To be honest I don't feel there is just one answer. That is the best part about football through all the Eras and how everything changes there can always be a debate.
Walter Payton
13 years. Rushing 16,726 yards on 3,828 attempts averaging 4.4 yards a carry with 110 touchdowns. Receiving 4,538 yards on 492 catches averaging 9.2 yards a catch with 15 touchdowns. Passing 11 of 34 for 331 yards and 8 touchdowns. The NFL did not keep track of fumbles during his career, they didn't start till 1991.
Won 1 Super Bowl title. 10 - 1,000 yard rushing seasons. Missed only one game during his career, back in his rookie season, playing in 191 games. Has his number 34 retired with the Bears. 1 League MVP, 9 Pro-bowls, 1 Pro bowl MVP, 6 First-team and 3 Second-team All-Pro Selections. Known for his tremendous blocking.Spent his entire career with the Chicago Bears.
Emmitt Smith
15 years. Rushing 18,355 yards on 4,409 carries averaging 4.2 yards a carry with 164 touchdowns. Receiving 3,224 yards on 515 catches averaging 6.3 yards a catch with 11 touchdowns. Passed once for one touchdown. Fumbled 54 times losing 25 of them.
Won 3 Super Bowl titles. 11- 1,000 yard rushing seasons. Missed 12 out of a possible 240 games during his career. 1 League MVP, Rookie of the Year, 1 Super Bowl MVP, 8 Pro-bowls, 4 First-team and 1 Second-team All-Pro Selections. Is in the Cowboys' ring of Honor(Their equal to retired Jerseys). Holds career rushing record, rushing touchdown record as well as most 100 yard rushing games for the NFL. Played 12 years with the Dallas Cowboys and 3 with the Arizona Cardinals.
Barry Sanders
10 years. Rushing 15,269 yards on 3,062 carries averaging 5 yards a carry with 99 touchdowns. Receiving 2,921 yards on 352 catches averaging 8.3 yards a catch with 10 touchdowns. Passing 1 of 4 for 11 yards. Fumbled 27 times losing 13 of them.
10 - 1,000 yard rushing seasons. Missed 7 out of a possible 160 games during his career. Rookie of the Year, Co-MVP, 10 Pro-Bowl selections, 6 First-team and 4 Second-team All-Pro selections. Also had a 2,000 yard rushing season which only 6 players have ever done. Sadly he played on losing teams in Detroit and never even made it to a Super Bowl.
So what does everyone think? Who is the best?
Monday, February 8, 2010
Bulls all decade
It is fitting that people aren’t really sure what to call the past decade. The Zeros, The Odds. Who knows except it is now over and we won’t have to worry about it for another 90 years.
I for one am trilled to see it go as the Bulls should be. With the teens comes potential thanks to some lucky ping pong balls bringing us Derrick Rose. Hopefully things go better this time around with the franchise corner stone then it is at the beginning of the last decade. But let’s get to the to the point the all decade team for Da Bulls.
I took a lot of things into account while putting this team together. 1. time with the team 2. production with the team 3. and finding pieces that fit. NBA rosters can carry 15 players, 12 active and 3 injury/inactive players.
Honorable mention
Jamal Crawford – Jamal spent 4 seasons with the team increasing his scoring average in each season while more was asked of him. During his final season with the team he averaged over 17 points. I couldn’t put him on the team based on his play while hear because it was all about him but based on his current play in Atlanta it looks like he has finally grown up.
The inactives
Jannero Pargo – every team needs some instant offense and someone who will get hot and just keep shooting when you are down. Pargo spent 4 years in Chicago and almost single handily brought the Bulls back several times including a memorable playoff game against the Wizards in 2005.
Chris Duhon – Duhon is the perfect end of bench guy. Solid player that does nothing great but does several things ok. Duhon also spent 4 years with the team but they really had no place for him with the arrival of Derrick Rose. Duhon allowed Skiles to slide over Kirk Hinrich to the 2 and keeping Ben Gordon in his 6th man role. Chris started 73 games his rookie season and along with the arrival of Deng, Gordon and Nocioni helped turn things around.
Antonio Davis – Davis spent 2 seasons in Chicago and provided the veteran influence the young Bulls needed. Davis spent most of his time starting due because Eddie Curry and Tyson Chandler were not a good fit starting together. Davis is a nice fit with this team being able to play center or power forward.
The Bench
Ben Gordon – The former 6th man of the year is the perfect bench player. During Ben’s 5 seasons with the team he started about half of the games he played in. Ben is the perfect example of instant offense averaging between 15-21 points per game while still playing starters minutes off the bench. He also shoots about 41% from behind the arc and is a great closer who isn’t afraid to take that shot at the end of the game.
Eddy Curry – Eddy Curry was supposed to be the low post presence that replaced Elton Brand. Curry was on his way to becoming that player before his heart issues. The sad thing about Curry was offense was all he cared about. Eddy increased his scoring average in all 4 of his seasons before he was sent to the Knicks in a sign & trade. Coming off the bench would be the best for Curry because it would limit his fouls.
Tyson Chandler – The other half of the twin tours that Jerry Krause thought would lead the Bulls to a NBA Championship. Tyson was supposed to be the next Kevin Garnett. Tyson basically did everything well that Curry did not. He blocked shots and rebounded but could not score. He spent 5 seasons in Chicago block over a shot a game while grabbing 8 boards. He would provide solid defense off the bench and could play either the 4 or the 5.
Brad Miller – Brad would be the big man who can shoot off the bench. Brad has had 2 stints with the team 2 years each. Brad would help spread the floor that would allow him to play with any of the other bigs on the team.
Andres Nocioni – Nocioni was a fan favorite here in Chicago because he did all the little things. He played defense and did whatever the team needed. He is able to play either forward spot and get under the other team’s best player’s skin. Andres averaged 11 points and 5 rebounds while shooting about 37% from behind the arc. Some of Lebron’s worst games were against the Bulls when Nocioni was guarding him.
Ron Artest – Ron was supposed to be the next Scottie Pippen. A big small forward who played solid defense. Ron spent over 2 years here in Chicago and improved his number in each season increasing his scoring, rebounding and shooting percentage. Ron was sent to the Pacers in the trade that brought Jalen Rose to Chicago. Who knows how things would have been if Ron stayed in Chicago.
Derrick Rose – Derrick could easily be a starter on this team and will probably be end up being the best player on this team when it’s all said and done. Derrick in only a year and 1/2 has been very impressive in that short time but due to the most time another player has spent with the team I just could not put him as the starting point guard.
The Staters
Luol Deng – Luol is the only player left from that 2004 crop of players that helped turn things around for the Bulls. During his 6 seasons Deng has averaged 15.7 points, 6.5 rebounds and 2.2 assists. His best season was during the 06-07 season where he averaged 18.8 points and 7.1 rebounds starting all 82 games while helping the Bulls upset the Miami Heat, the defending champs, and getting into the second round of the playoffs. The only thing that has held Luol back are injuries, missing over 100 games so far in his career.
Elton Brand – Is there any other forward who deserves this spot. Even though Elton only played 2 season at the very beginning of the decade the team has been unable to fill the hole left by him. Brand averaged 20 points and 10 rebounds in each of those 2 seasons. He also averaged 1.6 blocks and about 2.5 assists per game. Brand being traded for the draft rights to Tyson Chandler will go down in history as the worst move in Bulls history.
Joakim Noah- The current man in the middle is exactly who I would want manning the middle on this team. Noah would be the perfect player to play along side Brand. Even though Noah has only played 3 seasons so far he has improved every year and has increased his rookie year number of 6.6 points 5.7 rebounds and .9 blocks to this season scoring 11 points while grabbing 12 boards and blocking 1.7 shots a game. Noah also brings a championship pedigree winning 2 NCAA championships at Florida. Hopefully he will be able to help bring a few here to Chicago.
Jalen Rose – Yeah remember him. Jalen came to the Bulls during that Artest trade. Jalen averaged about 23 points a game in parts of 3 seasons with the team. Jalen also dished out 4 assists and grabbed 4 boards a game while in town. Jalen would have to start on this team because he never really accepted coming off the bench but he would give way to Gordon in the 4th or would also be able to slide over and play along side Gordon at times.
Kirk Hinrich – Capt Kirk has to be the starting point guard on this team. Hinrich has been with the team for all 7 years of his career which makes him the longest tenured member of the team. Over that time Kirk has only missed the playoffs twice. During his career he has averaged 13.5 points 5.9 assists and 1.3 steals while moving between playing both guard spots depending on who he has been asked to play along side. But no matter who it is, Chris Duhon, Jamal Crawford, Ben Gordon or even currently Derrick Rose, Kirk just does what is asked of him which usually means guarding the best guard on the other team.
I for one am trilled to see it go as the Bulls should be. With the teens comes potential thanks to some lucky ping pong balls bringing us Derrick Rose. Hopefully things go better this time around with the franchise corner stone then it is at the beginning of the last decade. But let’s get to the to the point the all decade team for Da Bulls.
I took a lot of things into account while putting this team together. 1. time with the team 2. production with the team 3. and finding pieces that fit. NBA rosters can carry 15 players, 12 active and 3 injury/inactive players.
Honorable mention
Jamal Crawford – Jamal spent 4 seasons with the team increasing his scoring average in each season while more was asked of him. During his final season with the team he averaged over 17 points. I couldn’t put him on the team based on his play while hear because it was all about him but based on his current play in Atlanta it looks like he has finally grown up.
The inactives
Jannero Pargo – every team needs some instant offense and someone who will get hot and just keep shooting when you are down. Pargo spent 4 years in Chicago and almost single handily brought the Bulls back several times including a memorable playoff game against the Wizards in 2005.
Chris Duhon – Duhon is the perfect end of bench guy. Solid player that does nothing great but does several things ok. Duhon also spent 4 years with the team but they really had no place for him with the arrival of Derrick Rose. Duhon allowed Skiles to slide over Kirk Hinrich to the 2 and keeping Ben Gordon in his 6th man role. Chris started 73 games his rookie season and along with the arrival of Deng, Gordon and Nocioni helped turn things around.
Antonio Davis – Davis spent 2 seasons in Chicago and provided the veteran influence the young Bulls needed. Davis spent most of his time starting due because Eddie Curry and Tyson Chandler were not a good fit starting together. Davis is a nice fit with this team being able to play center or power forward.
The Bench
Ben Gordon – The former 6th man of the year is the perfect bench player. During Ben’s 5 seasons with the team he started about half of the games he played in. Ben is the perfect example of instant offense averaging between 15-21 points per game while still playing starters minutes off the bench. He also shoots about 41% from behind the arc and is a great closer who isn’t afraid to take that shot at the end of the game.
Eddy Curry – Eddy Curry was supposed to be the low post presence that replaced Elton Brand. Curry was on his way to becoming that player before his heart issues. The sad thing about Curry was offense was all he cared about. Eddy increased his scoring average in all 4 of his seasons before he was sent to the Knicks in a sign & trade. Coming off the bench would be the best for Curry because it would limit his fouls.
Tyson Chandler – The other half of the twin tours that Jerry Krause thought would lead the Bulls to a NBA Championship. Tyson was supposed to be the next Kevin Garnett. Tyson basically did everything well that Curry did not. He blocked shots and rebounded but could not score. He spent 5 seasons in Chicago block over a shot a game while grabbing 8 boards. He would provide solid defense off the bench and could play either the 4 or the 5.
Brad Miller – Brad would be the big man who can shoot off the bench. Brad has had 2 stints with the team 2 years each. Brad would help spread the floor that would allow him to play with any of the other bigs on the team.
Andres Nocioni – Nocioni was a fan favorite here in Chicago because he did all the little things. He played defense and did whatever the team needed. He is able to play either forward spot and get under the other team’s best player’s skin. Andres averaged 11 points and 5 rebounds while shooting about 37% from behind the arc. Some of Lebron’s worst games were against the Bulls when Nocioni was guarding him.
Ron Artest – Ron was supposed to be the next Scottie Pippen. A big small forward who played solid defense. Ron spent over 2 years here in Chicago and improved his number in each season increasing his scoring, rebounding and shooting percentage. Ron was sent to the Pacers in the trade that brought Jalen Rose to Chicago. Who knows how things would have been if Ron stayed in Chicago.
Derrick Rose – Derrick could easily be a starter on this team and will probably be end up being the best player on this team when it’s all said and done. Derrick in only a year and 1/2 has been very impressive in that short time but due to the most time another player has spent with the team I just could not put him as the starting point guard.
The Staters
Luol Deng – Luol is the only player left from that 2004 crop of players that helped turn things around for the Bulls. During his 6 seasons Deng has averaged 15.7 points, 6.5 rebounds and 2.2 assists. His best season was during the 06-07 season where he averaged 18.8 points and 7.1 rebounds starting all 82 games while helping the Bulls upset the Miami Heat, the defending champs, and getting into the second round of the playoffs. The only thing that has held Luol back are injuries, missing over 100 games so far in his career.
Elton Brand – Is there any other forward who deserves this spot. Even though Elton only played 2 season at the very beginning of the decade the team has been unable to fill the hole left by him. Brand averaged 20 points and 10 rebounds in each of those 2 seasons. He also averaged 1.6 blocks and about 2.5 assists per game. Brand being traded for the draft rights to Tyson Chandler will go down in history as the worst move in Bulls history.
Joakim Noah- The current man in the middle is exactly who I would want manning the middle on this team. Noah would be the perfect player to play along side Brand. Even though Noah has only played 3 seasons so far he has improved every year and has increased his rookie year number of 6.6 points 5.7 rebounds and .9 blocks to this season scoring 11 points while grabbing 12 boards and blocking 1.7 shots a game. Noah also brings a championship pedigree winning 2 NCAA championships at Florida. Hopefully he will be able to help bring a few here to Chicago.
Jalen Rose – Yeah remember him. Jalen came to the Bulls during that Artest trade. Jalen averaged about 23 points a game in parts of 3 seasons with the team. Jalen also dished out 4 assists and grabbed 4 boards a game while in town. Jalen would have to start on this team because he never really accepted coming off the bench but he would give way to Gordon in the 4th or would also be able to slide over and play along side Gordon at times.
Kirk Hinrich – Capt Kirk has to be the starting point guard on this team. Hinrich has been with the team for all 7 years of his career which makes him the longest tenured member of the team. Over that time Kirk has only missed the playoffs twice. During his career he has averaged 13.5 points 5.9 assists and 1.3 steals while moving between playing both guard spots depending on who he has been asked to play along side. But no matter who it is, Chris Duhon, Jamal Crawford, Ben Gordon or even currently Derrick Rose, Kirk just does what is asked of him which usually means guarding the best guard on the other team.
Sunday, February 7, 2010
Da Hawks
Brent Sopel (n) 1. old 2. bad defenseman 3. likes to allow goals
Sopel needs to go. Incase you missed it last night he is now effecting the team even when he isn't on the ice. He is the one who got the unsportsmanlike penalty with 2 minutes left in the game that left the Hawks with only 3 skaters on the ice in what was a 2-0 game.
Somehow Sopel is a +3 on the year but all it takes is watching a few shifts to wonder how that is possible. He has 6 points, 1 goal and 5 assists, so far this year and I really don't expect the number to rise.
The Hawks would be much better off by letting Sopel sit and let him be the 7th defensemen and let Jordan Hendry play and see if you need another defensemen come playoff time.
Sopel's penalty put the Hawks in a 6-3 situation since the Blues pulled the goalie and really it was just a matter of time before one slipped past Niemi who was fantastic stopping 34 shots and really deserved to tally his 5th shutout of the season.
Hopefully now that the Hawks are healthy minus Adam Burish maybe we will start seeing less of Sopel and maybe see one of the fowards play a little on the last defensive line.
Sopel needs to go. Incase you missed it last night he is now effecting the team even when he isn't on the ice. He is the one who got the unsportsmanlike penalty with 2 minutes left in the game that left the Hawks with only 3 skaters on the ice in what was a 2-0 game.
Somehow Sopel is a +3 on the year but all it takes is watching a few shifts to wonder how that is possible. He has 6 points, 1 goal and 5 assists, so far this year and I really don't expect the number to rise.
The Hawks would be much better off by letting Sopel sit and let him be the 7th defensemen and let Jordan Hendry play and see if you need another defensemen come playoff time.
Sopel's penalty put the Hawks in a 6-3 situation since the Blues pulled the goalie and really it was just a matter of time before one slipped past Niemi who was fantastic stopping 34 shots and really deserved to tally his 5th shutout of the season.
Hopefully now that the Hawks are healthy minus Adam Burish maybe we will start seeing less of Sopel and maybe see one of the fowards play a little on the last defensive line.
DWADE homecoming
That's right after starting that wets coast trip with 2 straight loses the Bulls rebounded to win 5 straight on the road to then return home and lose 1 at home and 2 on the road leading up to Saturday's matchup with DWade and the Miami Heat at the UC.
The Bulls get a look at another potential free agent target in back to back night with Joe Johnson Friday night in Atlanta and hometown kid DWade last night.
Coming into the game Joakim Noah remains out resting his foot but the Bulls got even more short handed with the suspension of Tyrus Thomas before tip-off. This marks Thomas' second suspension this year for breaking team rules. I'm pretty sure we are seeing the last few days of Tyrus here in Chicago, trade deadline 11 days away.
Ok but back to the game. For the most part the game was very back and forth, one team would get a 6 point lead then the other team would come right back and then get a lead and so on. With all the back and forth they entered the 4th tied. Bulls got a great effort from Rose and Deng with 24 and 25 points respectively. In a surprise move the Heat did not put their best defender Wade on Derrick Rose at the end of the game like most teams have been doing to force the ball out of his hand.
Bulls had 16 more free throw attempts in this game which is shocking.
Chris Richard getting his first action since rejoining the team played 20 minutes and grabbed 7 boards and scored 2 points while blocking a couple shots filling in nicely for the missing Noah and Thomas.
But besides a big win against a team they are competing with for a playoff spot was the effect this may have on the offseason. After the game Wade said that the Heat's effort is lagging and that they are too predictable, "We have to find a way to mix it up". "Everyone knows exactly what we are going to do." The lose dropped the Heat to 8th in the East and 3 games under 500 and actually tied with the 9th place team Milwaukee. The win has the Bulls with a 24-25 record and 6th in the East a full game ahead of the Heat and tied with the Bobcats. The Heat are 3-7 in their last 10.
If I was DWade I would have been looking across the court last night at the end of the game daydreaming about what next season may bring perhaps playing along side DRose making up an all Chicago backcourt for their home town team. If the season continues the way it is that dream may become reality.
The Bulls get a look at another potential free agent target in back to back night with Joe Johnson Friday night in Atlanta and hometown kid DWade last night.
Coming into the game Joakim Noah remains out resting his foot but the Bulls got even more short handed with the suspension of Tyrus Thomas before tip-off. This marks Thomas' second suspension this year for breaking team rules. I'm pretty sure we are seeing the last few days of Tyrus here in Chicago, trade deadline 11 days away.
Ok but back to the game. For the most part the game was very back and forth, one team would get a 6 point lead then the other team would come right back and then get a lead and so on. With all the back and forth they entered the 4th tied. Bulls got a great effort from Rose and Deng with 24 and 25 points respectively. In a surprise move the Heat did not put their best defender Wade on Derrick Rose at the end of the game like most teams have been doing to force the ball out of his hand.
Bulls had 16 more free throw attempts in this game which is shocking.
Chris Richard getting his first action since rejoining the team played 20 minutes and grabbed 7 boards and scored 2 points while blocking a couple shots filling in nicely for the missing Noah and Thomas.
But besides a big win against a team they are competing with for a playoff spot was the effect this may have on the offseason. After the game Wade said that the Heat's effort is lagging and that they are too predictable, "We have to find a way to mix it up". "Everyone knows exactly what we are going to do." The lose dropped the Heat to 8th in the East and 3 games under 500 and actually tied with the 9th place team Milwaukee. The win has the Bulls with a 24-25 record and 6th in the East a full game ahead of the Heat and tied with the Bobcats. The Heat are 3-7 in their last 10.
If I was DWade I would have been looking across the court last night at the end of the game daydreaming about what next season may bring perhaps playing along side DRose making up an all Chicago backcourt for their home town team. If the season continues the way it is that dream may become reality.
Friday, February 5, 2010
Things aren't looking good
That's right sports fans the Bulls have lost 3 straight after winning 5 straight.
Bulls entered the 4th quarter with a 6 point lead and saw that vanish within the first 3 minutes of the quarter.
I didn't expect the Bulls to win without Noah but I didn't expect them to be dominated this way on the boards. Bulls looked tired and slow during the 4th like they played the night before. Makes me very worried about how they will play Saturday vs the Heat at the UC. No one was able to grab double digit rebounds.
Deng lead the way with 20 points followed by 19 from Rose. The shooting lows hit ground level going 0 for 10 from behind the arc, missing several open shots as the Hawks would double team. I have to wonder if we are instore for a look at another shot bench with the lose of Noah since only 8 players played while all 12 played for the Hawks. Rose, Hinrich and old man Miller all played around 40 minutes while Deng had 35 and Gibson 33, only John Salmons played more then 15 minutes off the bench with Tyrus getting 15 and Devin Brown 7.
On a total side note, Joe Johnson is everything the Bulls need. Unless Wade comes to Chicago forget everyone else and go get Johnson and trust me others will follow. Speaking of Wade, Bulls will face the Heat Saturday night at the UC tip-off at 7, game can be found on channel 9 WGN.
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Has anyone won 5 straight and then lost 5 straight.
Bulls entered the 4th quarter with a 6 point lead and saw that vanish within the first 3 minutes of the quarter.
I didn't expect the Bulls to win without Noah but I didn't expect them to be dominated this way on the boards. Bulls looked tired and slow during the 4th like they played the night before. Makes me very worried about how they will play Saturday vs the Heat at the UC. No one was able to grab double digit rebounds.
Deng lead the way with 20 points followed by 19 from Rose. The shooting lows hit ground level going 0 for 10 from behind the arc, missing several open shots as the Hawks would double team. I have to wonder if we are instore for a look at another shot bench with the lose of Noah since only 8 players played while all 12 played for the Hawks. Rose, Hinrich and old man Miller all played around 40 minutes while Deng had 35 and Gibson 33, only John Salmons played more then 15 minutes off the bench with Tyrus getting 15 and Devin Brown 7.
On a total side note, Joe Johnson is everything the Bulls need. Unless Wade comes to Chicago forget everyone else and go get Johnson and trust me others will follow. Speaking of Wade, Bulls will face the Heat Saturday night at the UC tip-off at 7, game can be found on channel 9 WGN.
Posted on Fanhuddle.com
Has anyone won 5 straight and then lost 5 straight.
In Rod we trust?
Lovie finally got his guy. Today the Bears admit that no one outside of the organization wants to be a puppet for Lovie Smith in what might be his last year as head coach of the Chicago Bears. Therefore they have promoted Rod Marinelli from d-line coach to defensive coordinator.
You may remember back when Lovie first got the job his first choice to run the defense was Rod Marinelli who at the time was the d-line coach for the Tampa Bay Bucs. He was not allowed to interview for the spot due to some language in his contract that required the Bucs to give him permission to interview for a job even if it was a step up unless it was a head coaching job. Well the Bucs wanted to hold onto Rod because they kept losing defensive assistants and were always worried they might lose Monte Kiffin.
Therefore Lovie decided to go with former Bear, Ron Rivera who he would kick out the door after the Super Bowl run. And caused Matt Millen to reach for Marinelli after he fired another head coach in Detroit since he could only offer him a head coaching job to get him out of Tampa.
An interesting side note to all this is the Marinelli and Martz relationship since Martz used to run the offensive in Detroit for Marinelli before the 0-16 season.
My only question now is when will Rod's son-in-law join the staff? Any other friends of Lovie need a job or a raise?
You may remember back when Lovie first got the job his first choice to run the defense was Rod Marinelli who at the time was the d-line coach for the Tampa Bay Bucs. He was not allowed to interview for the spot due to some language in his contract that required the Bucs to give him permission to interview for a job even if it was a step up unless it was a head coaching job. Well the Bucs wanted to hold onto Rod because they kept losing defensive assistants and were always worried they might lose Monte Kiffin.
Therefore Lovie decided to go with former Bear, Ron Rivera who he would kick out the door after the Super Bowl run. And caused Matt Millen to reach for Marinelli after he fired another head coach in Detroit since he could only offer him a head coaching job to get him out of Tampa.
An interesting side note to all this is the Marinelli and Martz relationship since Martz used to run the offensive in Detroit for Marinelli before the 0-16 season.
My only question now is when will Rod's son-in-law join the staff? Any other friends of Lovie need a job or a raise?
Google Taylor Momsen
Go ahead do it.
Look at the pictures of this girl.
She probably looks familar. She is on the CW show Gossip Girl with Blake Lively. If you don't know who Blake is google her after you finish this article. But back to Taylor in the show she plays a high schooler. She has been in movies like the Grinch who stole Christmas with Jim Carry and Underdog before doing Gossip Girl. The girl smokes, she is on numerous magazine covers.
You probably just think she looks young because in Hollywood that is usually what is done. They find the hot 20 something to play 16. The rest of her co-stars were born in 85, 86 and even 87 so all 22 or older on a show that is in it's third season.
Now go ahead and imdb Taylor
You will find that her date of birth is July 26,
1
9
9
3
yep that's right the girl was born in 1993 making her only 16 years old.
I'm sure many are circling July 26, 2011 which will make Taylor 18 and legal on their calendars. Seriously I suggest googling this girl and wondering where are her parents or are her parents like Jessica Simpson's father who couldn't stop talking to the press about his daughter's breats.
Look at the pictures of this girl.
She probably looks familar. She is on the CW show Gossip Girl with Blake Lively. If you don't know who Blake is google her after you finish this article. But back to Taylor in the show she plays a high schooler. She has been in movies like the Grinch who stole Christmas with Jim Carry and Underdog before doing Gossip Girl. The girl smokes, she is on numerous magazine covers.
You probably just think she looks young because in Hollywood that is usually what is done. They find the hot 20 something to play 16. The rest of her co-stars were born in 85, 86 and even 87 so all 22 or older on a show that is in it's third season.
Now go ahead and imdb Taylor
You will find that her date of birth is July 26,
1
9
9
3
yep that's right the girl was born in 1993 making her only 16 years old.
I'm sure many are circling July 26, 2011 which will make Taylor 18 and legal on their calendars. Seriously I suggest googling this girl and wondering where are her parents or are her parents like Jessica Simpson's father who couldn't stop talking to the press about his daughter's breats.
Fan Huddle
This is the problem with this stupid site. I want to be active and post all this stuff I can write about the Bulls but then when I write something and go back to reread it the site is down.
So the Bulls signed Chris Richard to a 10 day contract to help fill the void left by Noah. Richard was on the roster for training camp and the preseason. I expected he would have been kept around at the beginning of the season due to Aaron Gray's injury.
I would expect him to be signed to another 10 day contract and then after the trading deadline be signed on for the rest of the season either as insurance that Noah and Gibson are ok or to help fill out the roster after a trade.
This is so annoying
So the Bulls signed Chris Richard to a 10 day contract to help fill the void left by Noah. Richard was on the roster for training camp and the preseason. I expected he would have been kept around at the beginning of the season due to Aaron Gray's injury.
I would expect him to be signed to another 10 day contract and then after the trading deadline be signed on for the rest of the season either as insurance that Noah and Gibson are ok or to help fill out the roster after a trade.
This is so annoying
Movie Reviews
Like I alot of people I have the Blockbuster movie by mail system. I don't take full advantage of this because I don't have an instore membership so I can't just walk in return a movie and get a new one but that is besides the point.
This week I got Zombieland, Knowing and Paranormal Activity.
First Zombieland was awesome. It was funny, had some funny kill scenes, Woody is awesome and has accepted this is where his career has brought him. The main character is the nerdy looking guy who was also in Adventureland, I think that was the name of it, with Kristen Stewart so he is doing pretty well for himself now getting paired with Emma Stone in this movie. Also had a scene with Amanda Heard, I suggest you google her. But how awesome is it to have Abigail Breslin, who really is the IT child actor being in countless adult feel good movies now shooting at zombies and probably having more fun during this movie then she has the rest of her life. I highly recommend this movie, I give it 4 caskets on my 5 casket scale.
Now the biggest piece of crap I have ever seen and the sad part is I know I will never get the time I spent watching this movie back. I was so annoyed by this movie that I couldn't even fall asleep cause I couldn't figure out where it was going. Don't see Knowing, ever. Nicholas Cage and Rose Byrne reminded me of Mark Wahlberg and Zooey what's her name in the Happening. Just bad, might be the worse end of the world type movie ever. Idea was good but they just threw in too much crap. It seemed liked the writers probably had a bunch of notecards facedown on a table and he just kept flipping them over to get ideas. This receives the 6 feet under rating because everything about this movie should be buried and never be seen from again.
Now the wild card, Paranormal Activity. First off it is not a true story. It is the new Blair Witch. At some points I was bored out of my mind but I couldn't stop watching. After the movie I had to look up info about the movie to see what else there is out there. I have seen 3 different endings and I have heard there might be a 4th one out there somewhere. I don't want to give too much away about this movie because the more you know the more it will ruin the film but I think it was very well done. It will also receive the 4 out of 5 casket rating.
Next week review will include the latest Saw movie, I think number 6 but I'm sure number 7 isn't far behind and maybe some new releases.
Also fanhuddle might be showing some signs of life so please go check out the site and be patient with the speed.
This week I got Zombieland, Knowing and Paranormal Activity.
First Zombieland was awesome. It was funny, had some funny kill scenes, Woody is awesome and has accepted this is where his career has brought him. The main character is the nerdy looking guy who was also in Adventureland, I think that was the name of it, with Kristen Stewart so he is doing pretty well for himself now getting paired with Emma Stone in this movie. Also had a scene with Amanda Heard, I suggest you google her. But how awesome is it to have Abigail Breslin, who really is the IT child actor being in countless adult feel good movies now shooting at zombies and probably having more fun during this movie then she has the rest of her life. I highly recommend this movie, I give it 4 caskets on my 5 casket scale.
Now the biggest piece of crap I have ever seen and the sad part is I know I will never get the time I spent watching this movie back. I was so annoyed by this movie that I couldn't even fall asleep cause I couldn't figure out where it was going. Don't see Knowing, ever. Nicholas Cage and Rose Byrne reminded me of Mark Wahlberg and Zooey what's her name in the Happening. Just bad, might be the worse end of the world type movie ever. Idea was good but they just threw in too much crap. It seemed liked the writers probably had a bunch of notecards facedown on a table and he just kept flipping them over to get ideas. This receives the 6 feet under rating because everything about this movie should be buried and never be seen from again.
Now the wild card, Paranormal Activity. First off it is not a true story. It is the new Blair Witch. At some points I was bored out of my mind but I couldn't stop watching. After the movie I had to look up info about the movie to see what else there is out there. I have seen 3 different endings and I have heard there might be a 4th one out there somewhere. I don't want to give too much away about this movie because the more you know the more it will ruin the film but I think it was very well done. It will also receive the 4 out of 5 casket rating.
Next week review will include the latest Saw movie, I think number 6 but I'm sure number 7 isn't far behind and maybe some new releases.
Also fanhuddle might be showing some signs of life so please go check out the site and be patient with the speed.
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Would You Rather
I love listening listening to the Waddle and Silvi show and probably my favorite thing they do is Would You Rather where usually very strange and sometimes gross either/or questions are given to the hosts. Well I have the best one of all and it very apporiate leading up to the Super Bowl
As the Colts get ready for the Super Bowl for the second time in the last 4 seasons it has gotten me thinking. We could have had this same match up back then. What if Reggie Bush didn't taunt the Brian Urlacher during that long touchdown, would the defense have rallied?
But that is for a different day. The argument for the day is would you rather have the Current Bears Trio with Jay Cutler, Matt Forte and Devin Hester
or
The Bears Trio from that Super Bowl team which was Rex Grossman, Thomas, Jones and Bernard Berrian. Also keep in mind on this team Hester was an all world kick and punt returner.
Bernard Berrian was allowed to walk in free agency and Thomas Jones was traded to the Jets for draft picks while after sticking with all his ups and downs during the Super Bowl season, Lovie only stayed with Rex for 3 games after taking away all his offensive weapons.
So would the Bears have been better off today sticking with Rex, Jones and Berrian instead of Cutler, Forte and Hester?
posted on Bleacherreport
As the Colts get ready for the Super Bowl for the second time in the last 4 seasons it has gotten me thinking. We could have had this same match up back then. What if Reggie Bush didn't taunt the Brian Urlacher during that long touchdown, would the defense have rallied?
But that is for a different day. The argument for the day is would you rather have the Current Bears Trio with Jay Cutler, Matt Forte and Devin Hester
or
The Bears Trio from that Super Bowl team which was Rex Grossman, Thomas, Jones and Bernard Berrian. Also keep in mind on this team Hester was an all world kick and punt returner.
Bernard Berrian was allowed to walk in free agency and Thomas Jones was traded to the Jets for draft picks while after sticking with all his ups and downs during the Super Bowl season, Lovie only stayed with Rex for 3 games after taking away all his offensive weapons.
So would the Bears have been better off today sticking with Rex, Jones and Berrian instead of Cutler, Forte and Hester?
posted on Bleacherreport
Don't Trade Hinrich
The Bulls can't trade Kirk Hinrich.
I know this may come as a shock to lots of people but trading Kirk would be a very bad move. Over his seven year career he has had his ups and downs, lately more downs. During his first 4 years in the league his points per game increased each season while during the last 3 it has been a mixed bag.
But Kirk does all the things you need a role player to do. He does all the little things and based on the team's recent play since he came back from injury and was inserted into the starting lineup speaks for itself. The team is 13-6 since he returned which includes the game they lost vs Golden State which he missed due to the flu.
Most of the "experts" say the Bulls need to trade Kirk to clear cap space so they can make a run at 2 of the top free agents. I disagree because if you trade Kirk you are throwing this season out the window. Unless trading him brings back a potential star this team will not make the playoffs. Not only would be losing the starting shooting guard but also the backup point guard and unless DRose is going to play 48 minutes that means more playing time for Pargo and Hunter which scares me.
Also if they do trade him they will find themselves looking for the same type of player during the offseason. There are much better choices to trade away namely John Salmons.
Expect more trade talk in the next few weeks as we get closer to the Trade Deadline
Congrats..... To Derrick Rose for making his first all-star game. He is the first Bull to make the team since Michael Jordan during the 98 season
Coaching Moves..... Former Bulls assistant coach Del Harris reigned from the New Jersey Nets this week. News of him leaving the team actually started to leak during a game so it became big news after another loss for the Nets which was the 44th of the season. And in a surprise move today the Clippers have removed Mike Dunleavy from the bench but he will keep his GM spot. Clippers are currently 12th in the West and 7 games under 500 but they had just swept the Bulls for the season.
posted on Fanhuddle
I know this may come as a shock to lots of people but trading Kirk would be a very bad move. Over his seven year career he has had his ups and downs, lately more downs. During his first 4 years in the league his points per game increased each season while during the last 3 it has been a mixed bag.
But Kirk does all the things you need a role player to do. He does all the little things and based on the team's recent play since he came back from injury and was inserted into the starting lineup speaks for itself. The team is 13-6 since he returned which includes the game they lost vs Golden State which he missed due to the flu.
Most of the "experts" say the Bulls need to trade Kirk to clear cap space so they can make a run at 2 of the top free agents. I disagree because if you trade Kirk you are throwing this season out the window. Unless trading him brings back a potential star this team will not make the playoffs. Not only would be losing the starting shooting guard but also the backup point guard and unless DRose is going to play 48 minutes that means more playing time for Pargo and Hunter which scares me.
Also if they do trade him they will find themselves looking for the same type of player during the offseason. There are much better choices to trade away namely John Salmons.
Expect more trade talk in the next few weeks as we get closer to the Trade Deadline
Congrats..... To Derrick Rose for making his first all-star game. He is the first Bull to make the team since Michael Jordan during the 98 season
Coaching Moves..... Former Bulls assistant coach Del Harris reigned from the New Jersey Nets this week. News of him leaving the team actually started to leak during a game so it became big news after another loss for the Nets which was the 44th of the season. And in a surprise move today the Clippers have removed Mike Dunleavy from the bench but he will keep his GM spot. Clippers are currently 12th in the West and 7 games under 500 but they had just swept the Bulls for the season.
posted on Fanhuddle
Welcome to the new home of the Gibbsreport
Due to the slowness of Fanhuddle.com and it limiting to me writing only about the Bulls plus all of the other problems the site has had from uploading pictures not updating front pages I have decided to make a new home for my writing. I will be giving my opinions on everything from the state of Chicago sports to what I watch on TV. Maybe this will lead to something else I have no idea. Whatever I write on here about the Bulls will still be posted on Fanhuddle and whatever other sports topics I write about will be posted on Bleacherreport to try and get some followers. So please pass this on to others.
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