If the city voted just above a Chinese prison for its special dissidents is going to the finals? It has to be this year. Their starting five is great. You know they're great.
But the bench? The bench is more than mere spare parts.
Kyle Korver is a gunner.
Morris Almond killed it in the D-League.
Matt Harpring is guts and nuts.
Paul Millsap is the reason why people shouldn't fear Boozer leaving.
Kosta Koufos is a Memhet Okur clone. It's the right team for him.
Oh? And did we mention C.J. Miles has bills-paying skills.
They may not go to the finals, but somebody's got a tough out to get past them.
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Saturday, October 25, 2008
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Listen...here's the thing.
I'm a simple kind of sports fan. I do not expect much. I want my teams to beat the teams they're supposed to and steal a few versus the teams that have better talent. And I can handle years of being above average. But you know what?
There comes a time when you want a shot at the brass ring. Sure, the Brewers are driving down the road as if they're on three tires with a four star wanted level. But the fact is, the Brewers have just a touch more talent than the Mets.
Am I being hypocritical? No. See, when a good run starts? You want to see how far they can go. And yet, I am zen about the fact that simple logic dictates that the Cubs would clinch by the time the season ends. Because for the longest time, I was honest about the fact that the Cubs had more skill.
I hated the Cubs for their ridiculous announcing, their annoying theme song, and their fans general degeneracy into becoming nothing more than a Midwestern Red Sox fan. But I was man enough to admit their on-field talent level was higher. That being said? If the Brewers lose the Wild Card?
I won't be happy.
That also being said? I'm getting sick of the Badgers being the Clemson of the north. Always finishing with 8 or 9 wins, always losing to a lesser team or two. Question? Can this year be any different. Answer? Yes.
Will it? No.
Why? Because the Badgers have three definable trap games. All on the road. And I can guarandamntee they'll lose two of them.
September 27th @ Michigan
Why? Because Michigan sucks now and they have a date with Ohio State, who should have their shit together by October.
October 18th @ Iowa
Why? Iowa still has a tough defense, Wisconsin is a natural rival, and a game versus Penn State the next week? This is where they will fall.
November 1st @ Michigan State
Why? Because even if Michigan State is in the middle of a slow start, their talent level is similar to the Badgers. And if by a hook and crook they're unbeaten at this point? They will lose here.
Three trap games. Two losses. I eagerly await which above average SEC team we will face in a bowl game.
There comes a time when you want a shot at the brass ring. Sure, the Brewers are driving down the road as if they're on three tires with a four star wanted level. But the fact is, the Brewers have just a touch more talent than the Mets.
Am I being hypocritical? No. See, when a good run starts? You want to see how far they can go. And yet, I am zen about the fact that simple logic dictates that the Cubs would clinch by the time the season ends. Because for the longest time, I was honest about the fact that the Cubs had more skill.
I hated the Cubs for their ridiculous announcing, their annoying theme song, and their fans general degeneracy into becoming nothing more than a Midwestern Red Sox fan. But I was man enough to admit their on-field talent level was higher. That being said? If the Brewers lose the Wild Card?
I won't be happy.
That also being said? I'm getting sick of the Badgers being the Clemson of the north. Always finishing with 8 or 9 wins, always losing to a lesser team or two. Question? Can this year be any different. Answer? Yes.
Will it? No.
Why? Because the Badgers have three definable trap games. All on the road. And I can guarandamntee they'll lose two of them.
September 27th @ Michigan
Why? Because Michigan sucks now and they have a date with Ohio State, who should have their shit together by October.
October 18th @ Iowa
Why? Iowa still has a tough defense, Wisconsin is a natural rival, and a game versus Penn State the next week? This is where they will fall.
November 1st @ Michigan State
Why? Because even if Michigan State is in the middle of a slow start, their talent level is similar to the Badgers. And if by a hook and crook they're unbeaten at this point? They will lose here.
Three trap games. Two losses. I eagerly await which above average SEC team we will face in a bowl game.
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