Congrats to the Spurs

Kodos · 05-29-2003, 11:38 PM

And good series to the Mavericks. They played hard without their star, and performed admirably trying to get back into the series. Good luck to the Spurs in the Finals.

SirFozzie · 05-29-2003, 11:41 PM

Chokers. Both of em. Neither team wanted to win at all. (metaphorically speaking)

Kodos · 05-29-2003, 11:45 PM

The Chokers have had 2 incredible game 6 fourth quarters in a row.

TroyF · 05-29-2003, 11:52 PM

They have this strange thing about blowing leads at home and doing the exact opposite on the road.

I wouldn't call them chokers though.

How about Steve Kerr? What a gutsy performence that was. Good to see there's still room in the league for a slow footed, short guy.

TroyF

Fritz · 05-30-2003, 05:25 AM

WILL BASKETBALL NEVER END?

Kodos · 05-30-2003, 11:21 AM

WILL BASKETBALL NEVER END?

I feel the same way about baseball before Spring training.

MylesKnight · 05-30-2003, 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Kodos
WILL BASKETBALL NEVER END?

I feel the same way about baseball before Spring training.

...& Hockey as well.. It seems that the NFL and College Football & Hoops are the only "Major" Sports that have it right..

MLB (by far the loonnnngggessstt), NBA & NHL, get a clue.

Kodos · 05-30-2003, 11:25 AM

Nothing ruins Sportscenter like baseball coverage.

MylesKnight · 05-30-2003, 11:39 AM

Excerpt:

...Word out of Bud Selig's Office is that there is a new scheduling arrangement proposal that is going to be discussed at this winter's MLB Meetings. Apparently, the proposal consists of a 810 Game Regular Season schedule for each team with teams playing tripleheaders on a daily basis...

"We took a look at the numbers and figured out we could actually get 810 regulars season games in for each team and we would still have a month or two available for the Playoffs and then be able to move right on to the next season right away.", Selig stated from his office, "People just can't get enough of this Baseball stuff and we're gonna bring it to 'em. I really see this proposal being approved and ratified quickly."

Another possibililty that was mentioned is a 3,240 Game Schedule that could be played over the course of 5 Years.

"We feel like this would be the true endurance test that Major League Baseball strives for. Just think, a team like the Devil Rays who normally are 40+ games out after 162 Games would still be right in the thick of things with an enormous amount of time to get back in the picture."

Stay tuned...

Anrhydeddu · 05-30-2003, 11:49 AM

Let's see, NBA and NHL starts the first of October and lasts until middle June: 8 1/2 months

MLB starts first of April and lasts until the end of October: 7 months

Asshats.

cuervo72 · 05-30-2003, 11:50 AM

Maybe MLB can go to a tiered system, like they do with soccer. Each league has an upper and a lower division, and they only play teams within the division. Every year a pair or two of teams get swapped between the divisions (or maybe at midseason, to make it worthwhile for the teams in the lower division). So this year, for the AL, the upper division would be *- NY Yankees, Oakland, Anaheim, Minnesota, Seattle, Boston and Chicago Sox; lower division Toronto, Cleveland, Texas, Baltimore, Kansas City, Detroit, Tampa Bay. If the swap were to occur today, Toronto and KC would be promoted at the expense of Anaheim and Chicago. Or something like that. Sure it would wreak havok with statistics and scheduling, but it would be fun

Oh, and a swap then occurs again at the end of the year, based on second half records.

Kodos · 05-30-2003, 12:31 PM

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Originally posted by Anrhydeddu
Let's see, NBA and NHL starts the first of October and lasts until middle June: 8 1/2 months

MLB starts first of April and lasts until the end of October: 7 months

Asshats.

You haven't factored in how boring baseball is to watch - especially baseball on TV. Science experiments have shown conclusively that a baseball season that lasts only 7 actual months seems like 52 years to hapless viewers who have lost their remotes.

cuervo72 · 05-30-2003, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Kodos
You haven't factored in how boring baseball is to watch - especially baseball on TV. Science experiments have shown conclusively that a baseball season that lasts only 7 actual months seems like 52 years to hapless viewers who have lost their remotes.

Thanks to my TV and satellite receiver both being RCA, my family room TV has 2 identical remotes

Neuqua · 05-30-2003, 02:12 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Anrhydeddu
Let's see, NBA and NHL starts the first of October and lasts until middle June: 8 1/2 months

MLB starts first of April and lasts until the end of October: 7 months

Asshats.

The NBA season normally starts on October 31st so it's not exactly fair to count October as an entire month.

cmp · 05-30-2003, 02:23 PM

What's up with all the basketball haters on this board. Nothing's better then the NBA. And I'm not joking either.

Anrhydeddu · 05-30-2003, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by gold101
What's up with all the basketball haters on this board. Nothing's better then the NBA. And I'm not joking either.

Thanks for the out-loud laugh this afternoon, I needed something to relieve the stress while my program compiles.

JeeberD · 05-30-2003, 03:35 PM

Mavs made me sad last night. They really needed Dirk in the fourth quarter, since no one else could even get close to making a bucket. Oh well, that's the way things happen in sports...

Marmel · 05-30-2003, 03:57 PM

Kodos, why are you congratulating the Spurs at FOFC? Do you think they are going read this thread?

Kodos · 05-30-2003, 03:59 PM

I have reason to believe that Subby is actually Tim Duncan.

tucker342 · 05-30-2003, 04:03 PM

Great series, congrats to the Spurs

MylesKnight · 05-30-2003, 06:16 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Kodos

I have reason to believe that Subby is actually Tim Duncan.

..and SkyDog is actually Steve Kerr.

05-29-2003, 11:41 PM	#2
SirFozzie Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: The State of Insanity	Chokers. Both of em. Neither team wanted to win at all. (metaphorically speaking) __________________ Check out Foz's New Video Game Site, An 8-bit Mind in an 8GB world! http://an8bitmind.com

05-30-2003, 05:25 AM	#5
Fritz Lethargic Hooligan Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: hello kitty found my wallet at a big tent revival and returned it with all the cash missing	WILL BASKETBALL NEVER END? __________________ donkey, donkey, walk a little faster

05-30-2003, 11:39 AM	#9
MylesKnight College Benchwarmer Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Neptune Beach, Florida	Excerpt: ...Word out of Bud Selig's Office is that there is a new scheduling arrangement proposal that is going to be discussed at this winter's MLB Meetings. Apparently, the proposal consists of a 810 Game Regular Season schedule for each team with teams playing tripleheaders on a daily basis... "We took a look at the numbers and figured out we could actually get 810 regulars season games in for each team and we would still have a month or two available for the Playoffs and then be able to move right on to the next season right away.", Selig stated from his office, "People just can't get enough of this Baseball stuff and we're gonna bring it to 'em. I really see this proposal being approved and ratified quickly." Another possibililty that was mentioned is a 3,240 Game Schedule that could be played over the course of 5 Years. "We feel like this would be the true endurance test that Major League Baseball strives for. Just think, a team like the Devil Rays who normally are 40+ games out after 162 Games would still be right in the thick of things with an enormous amount of time to get back in the picture." Stay tuned... __________________ IT'S ALL ABOUT THE BLACK & GOLD!! Last edited by MylesKnight : 05-30-2003 at 11:41 AM.

05-30-2003, 11:50 AM	#11
cuervo72 Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Maryland	Maybe MLB can go to a tiered system, like they do with soccer. Each league has an upper and a lower division, and they only play teams within the division. Every year a pair or two of teams get swapped between the divisions (or maybe at midseason, to make it worthwhile for the teams in the lower division). So this year, for the AL, the upper division would be *- NY Yankees, Oakland, Anaheim, Minnesota, Seattle, Boston and Chicago Sox; lower division Toronto, Cleveland, Texas, Baltimore, Kansas City, Detroit, Tampa Bay. If the swap were to occur today, Toronto and KC would be promoted at the expense of Anaheim and Chicago. Or something like that. Sure it would wreak havok with statistics and scheduling, but it would be fun Oh, and a swap then occurs again at the end of the year, based on second half records. __________________ null

05-30-2003, 03:35 PM	#17
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	Mavs made me sad last night. They really needed Dirk in the fourth quarter, since no one else could even get close to making a bucket. Oh well, that's the way things happen in sports... __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

05-29-2003, 11:45 PM	#3
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	The Chokers have had 2 incredible game 6 fourth quarters in a row.

05-29-2003, 11:52 PM	#4
TroyF Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000	They have this strange thing about blowing leads at home and doing the exact opposite on the road. I wouldn't call them chokers though. How about Steve Kerr? What a gutsy performence that was. Good to see there's still room in the league for a slow footed, short guy. TroyF

05-30-2003, 11:21 AM	#6
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	WILL BASKETBALL NEVER END? I feel the same way about baseball before Spring training.

05-30-2003, 11:25 AM	#8
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	Nothing ruins Sportscenter like baseball coverage.

05-30-2003, 11:49 AM	#10
Anrhydeddu Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Oct 2002	Let's see, NBA and NHL starts the first of October and lasts until middle June: 8 1/2 months MLB starts first of April and lasts until the end of October: 7 months Asshats.

05-30-2003, 02:23 PM	#15
cmp Pro Rookie Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Grand Rapids, MI	What's up with all the basketball haters on this board. Nothing's better then the NBA. And I'm not joking either.

05-30-2003, 03:57 PM	#18
Marmel Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Manchester, CT	Kodos, why are you congratulating the Spurs at FOFC? Do you think they are going read this thread? __________________ 81-78 Cincinnati basketball writer P. Daugherty, "Connor Barwin playing several minutes against Syracuse is like kids with slingshots taking down Caesar's legions."

05-30-2003, 03:59 PM	#19
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	I have reason to believe that Subby is actually Tim Duncan.

05-30-2003, 04:03 PM	#20
tucker342 Pro Starter Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Iowa City, IA	Great series, congrats to the Spurs

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