Comments on: Chumpservations, Vol. 11: Jon Gruden’s QB Camp, an NBA Playoffs update and would you trade for Ben Roethlisberger?

By: Chris Humpherys

Chris Humpherys — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 06:08:32 +0000

And, Al… the NFL has a LOT of work to do.

The last thing anyone wants, the owners, players or fans, is a work stoppage.

By: Chris Humpherys

Chris Humpherys — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 06:07:37 +0000

Al… I don’t think Tampa Bay will let the Rays leave, especially since they’ll contend this year. If it comes down to that, I think they’ll break that contract with St Petersburg and get that new stadium built.

I have faith that the Magic will make the necessary adjustments to keep Dwight Howard in the game for the following series. Maybe Stan Van should take a page out of Phil Jackson’s book and criticize the refs for how they’re calling Dwight. It might be worth the $25,000 fine.

I think Dwight’s cerebral. He’s a bright kid. I just don’t know that he has the finesse at this point of his career to be compared to Pat or the Dream. Remember, those guys were raw early on as well.

By: tophatal

tophatal — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 05:41:17 +0000

Contraction won't be the answer but most definitely there's a chance that the Rays will move out of state and to Las Vegas. The money is there and they'd build them a purpose built venue at the drop of a hat. If Dwight can't even show a modicum of discipline in his game that requires him on the floor as the team's leader. Then consider what the Cavs'll do to him. Dwight's game isn't as solid as it needs to be. And he much like an oaf thinks that he can simply play the clown and all will be right. If they should fail to make the conference finals much less the NBA Finals itself. Then you can point back to his lack of discipline shown. That's why Dwight will never have the game of an Olajuwon or even Ewing at best . He's simply not cerebral enough ! NBA Playoffs observation pieces. It's Over ....It's Over ............. It’s Over ………It’s Over Pt 2 ………….. Alan Parkins

By: tophatal

tophatal — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 05:37:40 +0000
The NFL isn't as such away from a strike as they'll work and abide the tenets set per their cba with NFLPA . What could very well lead to a stoppage is if they can't agree on a revamped agreement concerning how their revenues are divided. They had the March 5th deadline which came and went but Goodell and Smith agreed in principal to continue negotiating behind closed doors. Alan Parkins

By: tophatal

tophatal — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 05:29:28 +0000
Contraction won't be the answer but most definitely there's a chance that the Rays will move out of state and to Las Vegas. The money is there and they'd build them a purpose built venue at the drop of a hat. If Dwight can't even show a modicum of discipline in his game that requires him on the floor as the team's leader. Then consider what the Cavs'll do to him. Dwight's game isn't as solid as it needs to be. And he much like an oaf thinks that he can simply play the clown and all will be right. If they should fail to make the conference finals much less the NBA Finals itself. Then you can point back to his lack of discipline shown. That's why Dwight will never have the game of an Olajuwon or even Ewing at best . He's simply not cerebral enough ! NBA Playoffs observation pieces. It's Over ....It's Over ............. It’s Over ………It’s Over Pt 2 ………….. Alan Parkins Alan Parkins

By: Chris Humpherys

Chris Humpherys — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 01:42:17 +0000

Al… we all know Pujols is about to be a very rich man.

I’m thinking one dollar more than A-Rod might be in order.

And I didn’t say baseball had their stuff together. I just meant compared to the NFL who is 18 months away from a strike, things in MLB are relatively copacetic.

By: Chris Humpherys

Chris Humpherys — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 01:39:17 +0000

Drewster… I just thought Orlando had too much firepower for Charlotte. Aside from Jackson and Wallace, they really don’t have much. Orlando is a much, more balanced team. The Bobcats were just an appetizer, preparing them for what should be a physical series against the Hawks.

Re: Tebow, it doesn’t really surprise me that a team moved up to get him in the first. There had been rumors of that sort.

I think he’ll sit, practice hard and do his bet to eventually compete for that starting gig.

From everything I know about that kid, he’s made a business of proving people wrong, so it wouldn’t surprise me if he does it one more time.

I just hope McDaniels is experienced enough of a coach to bring that kid along, ’cause he’ll need it.

If you don’t like Chuckie, man, then you might not dig the show.

Be right over to sign up.

By: Chris Humpherys

Chris Humpherys — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 01:34:28 +0000

Some of the calls against Howard have been bad, Al, but most of the time, he’s making stupid, unnecessary fouls.

I think Van Gundy will be able to make adjustments in the next round against Atlanta to has some size down low.

Good thing for Orlando that they have a good back up center in Gortat.

By: Chris Humpherys

Chris Humpherys — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 01:29:15 +0000

Still though, Al. This team needs a babysitter and that’s the coaches job.

They have the talent on the floor, they just need to be coached. They’re better than this depleted Jazz team (aside from at the PG position) and their coach needs to recognize that and exploit those disadvantages. That’s not getting done.

When ‘Melo and Birdman are jawing on the sidelines, it’s up to the coach to quell that nonsense.

Or don’t they want to win?

By: Chris Humpherys

Chris Humpherys — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 01:26:37 +0000

As far as which sport is more profitable, Al, there’s no doubt the NFL takes the cake hands down. That’s why teams like the Yankees have to cough up so much money to smaller market teams in revenue sharing. Perhaps they should consider, dare I say it… CONTRACTION!

I do feel, however, that there will be some sort of NFL rookie salary cap that even the players union will back.