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Happy Father's Day

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 22:51:00 -0700

As many of you know, my dad is the source of my Blazers fandom. I remember as a young girl sitting next to my dad as we watched the Blazers. His enthusiasm and knowledge was in inspiration. He was the best teacher for which a girl could ask.

On the Clock: Mock Draft 2013

Sun, 09 Jun 2013 11:05:00 -0700

Your guess is as good as mine. Nevertheless, far be it for me to not enter my own predictions into the pool. So, with that said ... Kassandra is on the clock.

Examining the Roster

Sun, 12 May 2013 15:42:00 -0700

The Blazers had a very young and inexperienced bench for the season and Coach Terry Stotts opted to play the starters heavy minutes. On the other hand, looking long-term, would it have not been better to have focused a bit more on player development than trying to accumulate a win total which equaled a paltry 33 games?

Some Random Musings

Sun, 14 Apr 2013 10:53:00 -0700

We weren't expected to do much as for as playoff contention is concerned. Forget the expectations (or lack there of) had we made it to the first round.

Jared Jeffries -- Did You Know?

Sun, 24 Mar 2013 06:52:00 -0700

The state of Indiana is notorious for being a huge basketball state. One could even argue that Indiana's love for basketball could rival Texas' love for football. Even the casual viewer of the film Hoosiers can see the intensity, emotion and pure love the people of Indiana share for the game and their teams.

Monthly Honors Lead to a Rookie Result

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 14:47:00 -0700

With the exception of an extremely small number of reports, the Blazers Damian Lillard is expected to run away with this year's Rookie of the Year award. In fact, most feel he has already put his competition for that honor in the rear-view mirror this season.

Traveling the Country Via the NBA

Sun, 10 Mar 2013 12:17:00 -0700

A seldom-mentioned fact is that the NBA originally started out as an 11-team league, known as the Basketball Association of America (BAA), with the 1946-47 season. The name change came prior to the league's fourth season, 1949-50.

Meyers' Extra Inspiration

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 02:24:00 -0800

On February 27, Meyers turned 21 years old. From that moment on, he has been a beast on the court. He has taken no prisoners and has not bothered with taking names ...

Meyers Leonard -- Did You Know?

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 07:20:00 -0800

Obviously, for players in the NBA, winning a championship is paramount for their reasons to play the game at the highest level. Teams build for it. They trade for it. They draft for it. Players hone their skills in high school and college in an attempt to put themselves in the right place to land on an NBA team and strive for that elusive championship. Sometimes, players will find such championship success prior to reaching the NBA.

Best Wishes to Ronnie Price

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 19:10:00 -0800

When Ronnie was signed last summer, he was touted as a veteran who could come in and show leadership while mentoring Damian. In fact, it was widely reported that he had already the two had worked out several times together previously. In other words, they already had a professional relationship. It was a perfect fit.

Joel Freeland -- Did You Know?

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 20:09:00 -0800

Like many fans, I wondered if we would ever see Joel in a Blazers uniform. That July day when it was announced that he had signed his NBA contract was filled with excitement, anticipation and wonder.

Triple-Double - Only if it's a Win!

Sun, 27 Jan 2013 04:49:00 -0800

Shortly after the third quarter began, I scrolled down to look at the boxscore. Nicolas Batum had seven points, seven assists and five rebounds. He was on pace for his second triple-double in three games. But just after the half, it's much too early to think about such things; even though the Blazers had just established a double-digit lead. wasn't it?

Too Early for Scoreboard Watching?

Sat, 26 Jan 2013 11:55:00 -0800

Certainly, while any of us are scoreboard watching, we're evaluating which teams' wins would help us the most. Obviously, if an Eastern Conference team is playing a Western Conference team, that's a no-brainer; you hope the latter team falls. Hey, it can only help the Blazers chances, right?

New Season; New Prognostications

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:31:00 -0700

The onset of this season comes with promise, but with a reality check. Most don't see the Blazers as a playoff team, and likely rightfully so. The promise is that of a new start. There's a new coach, new players and revamped returning vets. Perhaps the Blazers can surprise some this year.

Evaluating Our Own Free Agents

Sun, 01 Jul 2012 17:12:00 -0700

It's that time of year again; the time when leaves dance in the summer breeze, when kids are playing kickball in the street and when NBA teams are consumed in the race to sign free agents.

Update: Kassandra's Mock 2.0

Wed, 27 Jun 2012 20:36:00 -0700

On June 8 I presented my Mock 1.0 for the NBA draft. Since then, some things have changed. Namely, the Chicago combine and scores of draft workouts have been conducted around the league. Players have been ascended and descended in player rankings and mock drafts around the league.

It's a Matter of Trust

Mon, 25 Jun 2012 21:10:00 -0700

... if you're looking at the big picture of this retooling, your outlook might jsut be different from everyone else in the BlazerNation. Sure, you may see similarities between your plan and your friends, but somewhere, out there, there's going to be at least the minute of variations. Suffice to say, the options for the Blazers are seemingly limitless. In other words, anything could happen.

Breaking it Down: Kassandra's Mock 1.0

Fri, 08 Jun 2012 12:16:00 -0700

1. New Orleans Hornets -- Anthony Davis (6-10, Kentucky). I could try throwing in a cute quip here, but it's no secret the Unibrow is headed for the Big Easy. This is even more certain than the Indianapolis Colts taking Andrew Luck in the NFL draft a couple months ago.

Remembering Our First Big Man

Sun, 03 Jun 2012 10:57:00 -0700

He was the Portland Trail Blazers first starting center. He came before LaRue Martin, Bill Walton, Tom Owens, Mychal Thompson, Sam Bowie, Kevin Duckworth, Arvydas Sabonis, Joel Pryzbilla, Greg Oden and ... I guess, we'll see. He was our first big man, and he was pretty darn good for us.

Welcome Home to Our Friend

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 09:21:00 -0800

The BlazerNation, which has been openly urging the team to bring in some depth at center, has seemed to have an extra kick in its step following the news of Joel's announcement.

BlazerNation Watches its All-Star

Sun, 26 Feb 2012 22:47:00 -0800

On his very first defensive series, he claimed a rebound. Shortly thereafter, he hit a 17-foot jumper for the first all-star points of his career. Later on, in his time in the fourth quarter, he put up a layup.

Who's Your Pick?

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:15:00 -0800

Choosing the criteria for your own Pick to Click can rely on any number of things. Now, it would be easy to just select LaMarcus for every game. He's been the best and most consistent Blazer this season. On the other hand, there are any number of other guys who are often in the conversation; Nicolas (my recent pick four games in a row and again against the Spurs). Gerald (especially at home), Jamal, Wesley Matthews, and Raymond Felton to be frequently considered.

It's Officlal: LaMarcus Aldridge, All-Star

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:30:00 -0800

We in the BlazerNation have known for quite some time that LaMarcus Aldridge is an all-star and now, The NBA's Western Conference coaches have proven us correct.

As was just announced on TNT, LaMarcus has been voted as one of seven reserves to the West squad.

Last week had been reported

Camby Clears Boards in Blowout of Suns

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 09:41:00 -0800

Numbers can be a strange thing.

If you were to look only at the points scored in Friday

Frenchman, Rhino Step Up in Loss

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 21:19:00 -0800

If the Blazers were destined to lose to the Rockets tonight (107-105 in overtime), someone forgot to tell Nicolas Batum and Craig Smith.

Nicolas was absolutely amazing on this night. Now often, his contributions aren't reflected in the boxscore. Tonight, that's only partly true. Check out his statline: 29 points, 8 rebounds 4 blocks, an assist, a

The Cheerleader and the Realist

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 23:24:00 -0800

The Blazers nearly came back from a 23-point second-half deficit tonight, but Orlando made just a couple more shots

One-Eleventh Done ...

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 15:38:00 -0800

If you break it down into pieces of six, the NBA season contains 11 sections. With a record of 5-1, Blazers have completed one such section.

Everyone by now knows that the team is gelling together, is undefeated in four home games and has split its road games. It's a crazy season but,

After Two Games ...

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 21:43:00 -0800

The season has begun and the Blazers are exactly where they -- and their fans -- want them to be. They've got two home wins and stand at 2-0, with game three coming on Thursday at home against Denver.

The Nuggets come to the Rose Garden on the second night of a back-to-back, sporting a 2-0 record. While

Season Prognostications

Mon, 26 Dec 2011 15:27:00 -0800

As with many, I've decided to add my own predictions on the NBA season. Given the circumstances of the lockout, shortened free agency and training camp, and the condensed season. All, some or none could come true.

TOP EIGHTS

Western Conference:
1. Thunder (the clear favorite)
2. Mavericks

Tis the Season

Sun, 25 Dec 2011 06:08:00 -0800

i woke up, went for my run and came back to prepare some breakfast for me and my dormmate. as i typically do, i

The Pulling Strings of College Teams

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 15:00:00 -0800

This is the time of year where the BCS bowl match-ups are beginning to be made (or playoff seedings for those teams not in Division I). There is no shortage of controversy.

However, at my house this thanksgiving, there were no fewer than six colleges/regions in high dispute. Some have had great seasons and others not so great. Regardless,

Finally, It's tentatively Over

Sat, 26 Nov 2011 02:17:00 -0800

I've always hated the word "tentative."

It's meant to be a positive term in a contract negotiations of any time. A tentative agreement is supposed to provide a sense of

College Ball: Best Player Leads Best Team

Sun, 09 Oct 2011 12:33:00 -0700

Several people think I should be divided on my choice of college football teams given the state I'm from and where I attend college.

I say, let them speculate.

However, there is no speculation needed. I am an Oregon girl at heart. I bleed Portland Trail Blazers black and red. I will forever love my high school's

Now Playing

Sun, 18 Sep 2011 11:56:00 -0700

During this down time of late summer/early fall, basketball is beginning to

Have We Forgotten?

Sun, 11 Sep 2011 06:15:00 -0700

There are other things which have a greater impact. There are other things which are of a higher priority. There are things to never forget.

Blazers, Timbers, Portland, Oregon Fandom

Sat, 27 Aug 2011 13:21:00 -0700

As with everyone in Portland and in Oregon, many things dictate my daily and weekly routine.

Right now, for me, there's work -- in the fall my sophomore year will begin shortly -- and much socializing with friends, as well as as much quality time with my family as I can fit in.

And of course, during any day, there is always the time to be a fan of my home town.

Tidbits from the weekend

Sun, 17 Jul 2011 20:40:00 -0700

Portland fans can be pretty pleased with this week's local sporting events, but perhaps not so much with those on the international stage.

In order to come away with a feel-good vibe from this particular blog entry, perhaps we should touch on the latter of those events first, and leave the more pleasant for the end.

Catching Up with the Blazer Nation

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 10:42:00 -0700

I think it goes without saying that -- with or without a lockout -- this is the slow time of year; perhaps accurately described as a drought in the BlazerNation.

Some community outreach programs are still going on. We're right smack dab in the middle of Blazer Dancer tryouts. The Timbers enthusiasm has transcended

Oh What To Do During a Portland Summer

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 22:08:00 -0700

This being the summer after my freshman year away at college, I'm wondering what this respite from school holds in store.

It was a whirlwind June for my family; a month which saw my oldest brother get married to my now sister-in-law. He's the first of the eight of us to be married. For a little summary, check out my personal blog regarding the wedding:

Positioning the Blazers - The Bigs

Sat, 18 Jun 2011 13:10:00 -0700

Finding and/or creating depth on the front line is the key here. LaMarcus Aldridge anchors the bigs and he's about as good as they get. Marcus Camby, who will turn 39 during the course of the season, is still effective on the boards. After that, there are some serious question marks at these two positions. Should Greg Oden return, his productivity level could impact the team in a big way.

Positioning the Blazers - The Wings

Sun, 12 Jun 2011 20:19:00 -0700

The following is the second of a three-part series on this blog where I'll take a look at each position on the

Positioning the Blazers - Point Guard

Sat, 11 Jun 2011 22:22:00 -0700

The following is the first of a three-part series on this blog where I'll take a look at each position on the Blazers roster and what the realities of off-season moves might have on those positions. Today we'll look at point guard; part 2 will cover the wings (sg and sf), and in part 3 will focus on the bigs (pf and center).

Team Mating with the Blazers

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 16:40:00 -0700



76ers (Turner and Iguodala) versus

Thanking the Fallen

Mon, 30 May 2011 10:34:00 -0700

Today is not a day which will live in infamy, but millions of Americans will take time to recognize those who have fallen in the name of American freedom.

Memorial Day means much more than getting a sale on sheets at JCPenney

My Mock Draft - A Lesson in Research

Sun, 29 May 2011 01:03:00 -0700

It really is that time of year when all eyes are on the NBA draft. As many will do, I have conducted my own mock draft. Looking at the rosters and stats for each team with a first-round pick, I have predicted the order of picks in the draft, as well as a comment on each pick.

Criteria employed included a combination of player rankings, team needs

21 and 51

Sun, 22 May 2011 01:53:00 -0700

The draft lottery has been conducted and the NBA draft order is set. Of course, the lottery didn't change Portland's draft-day fortunes. The Blazers hold the 21st pick (first round) and 51st pick (second round).

The NBA draft will be held at 4 p.m. pacific time, June 23 at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.

Looking At Trade talk

Sun, 15 May 2011 19:53:00 -0700


So begins the time of year that teams no longer in the playoffs begin talking about the draft, prospects, and acquiring players from other teams via trade or free agency.

Unless you're a fan

Learning from the Blazers

Sun, 08 May 2011 16:16:00 -0700

As we continue to look back over the 2010-11 season, I think each Blazer taught us or showed us a little something, no matter

Reflections

Sun, 01 May 2011 20:59:00 -0700



Andre, Nicolas, Brandon, LaMarcus and Marcus

It's three days

Winning game four was 'Natural'

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 21:00:00 -0700

I rarely write a blog after a single game. However, following the Trail Blazers 84-82 win over the Mavericks in game four, I am left with no choice ... and that's a good thing.

I probably

Roy has Earned Support, Respect

Wed, 20 Apr 2011 21:44:00 -0700


I have very little idea of what it takes to be a professional athlete. To be a vital piece of a professional sports team. To be an all-star in a professional sports league.

What I have is common sense, loyalty and an abundance of faith. I know right from wrong. I know not to turn on someone who has provided inspiration

An Open Letter to Mavs Fans

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 17:51:00 -0700

Dear Dallas Mavericks fans,

So, your playoff series against the Blazers has started and right now you're up 1-0.

Sure, you had some help from the NBA and its whistled puppets

Starting Fives, Trailblazer, Hall of Fame

Sun, 10 Apr 2011 15:42:00 -0700

I've done this before, so I thought I'd give it another try. Last night, I solicited three questions from my twitter followers which I would research and answer here. They didn't disappoint. In fact, the three who responded provided what turned more than just questions. Here we go.

Bonding over the Blazers

Sat, 26 Mar 2011 15:17:00 -0700

The little brown-haired girl's dad was sitting on the couch watching his favorite team play. All of two-years old, she was already entrenched in her role as daddy's little girl. She crawled up on the couch and plopped herself next to him.

He smiled.

Watching this team was an event in the household. This

Evolution of a 'Project'

Sun, 20 Mar 2011 13:43:00 -0700

When the Portland Trail Blazers announced they had acquired a 6'8" forward from France via a trade on draft day in 2008, few Blazers fans knew of the name, Nicolas Batum.

Houston had selected him with the 25th pick of the

Blazers to sign center Chris Johnson

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 18:02:00 -0700

According to multiple sources, including a report on Blazersedge, the Trail Blazers will call up center Chris Johnson for the remainder of the season.

The team has not announced the signing as of March 13. The news comes

Scouting Road Trip Opponents

Sun, 06 Mar 2011 18:17:00 -0800



The Blazers head out on the road for their final east coast swing of the season, with four games in six nights. The trip includes two sets of back-to-backs (Orlando on Monday

Kinship with Fans of Another Team

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 15:09:00 -0800


Several teams and players are in the middle of adjusting following trades which were made just prior to the NBA trade deadline on Thursday.

We've already seen

Saying Goodbye to Some Friends

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 16:20:00 -0800
If your reading my blog entry, you've undoubtedly heard the news which is rocking the blazers world today: Portland has acquired Gerald Wallace from Charlotte in exchange for Joel Pryzbilla, Dante' Cunningham, Sean Marks and two draft picks. While it was thought the blazers might make a trade, this one didn't happen until just about the last minute.

For

Lesser Known Trades

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 09:04:00 -0800

With the trade deadline just hours away at the time of this writing, we've already seen many big trades. Denver, New York, Utah and New Jersey have been involved in made major deals.

What's been missed in all the major trade headlines are several minor deals which have been engineered.

So, how about a recap:

Marcus' Anniversary

Wed, 16 Feb 2011 15:41:00 -0800



It was one year ago today when the Blazers were introduced to their newest player; "LaMarcus-Marcus, Marcus-LaMarcus."

All right, perhaps the introductions were not that

Cho Dealing, Batum Improvement, Past ASG

Sun, 13 Feb 2011 13:04:00 -0800

So, what do people want to know when it comes to the Blazers, just a week prior all-star weekend. Curious about this, I solicited some of my twitter followers and they asked some pretty good questions.

A couple of these are going to require educated guesses, and perhaps a wee bit of editorializing; while a couple

Three on the Road

Wed, 09 Feb 2011 21:41:00 -0800

If you look at a map of North America and match it up against the Blazers' opponents on their upcoming three-game road trip, you'd have a tough time finding another NBA team with a latitude closer to the north pole (with the exception of Milwaukee).

Portland visits Toronto on Friday, Detroit on Sunday and closes out

trading away sentimentality

Fri, 04 Feb 2011 15:57:00 -0800


It's the time of year when a lot of NBA talk turns to trades, expiring contracts and attaining that one last piece for a playoff run.

As you can tell from the blogs, message boards and interviews surrounding

Wesley selected for rookie-sophomore challenge

Tue, 01 Feb 2011 16:08:00 -0800

Portland will be represented during the NBA's all-star weekend.

The nba today announced the rosters for the rookie-sophomore challenge and, low and behold, Wesley Matthews of the Blazers was selected as one of the guards for the sophomore team.

Wesley is averaging 16.1 points, 3.1 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.3 steals

from outside 150 miles

Sun, 30 Jan 2011 20:16:00 -0800
Just a note from a girl following the Blazers from college.

A D-League Opportunity

Fri, 28 Jan 2011 23:00:00 -0800
Playing time. That's what every player needs in order to develop to their potential.

The Blazers feel Armon Johnson needs those precious minutes in order to pull his game to the next level. That's why today they have assigned him to the team's Developmental League affiliate, the Idaho Stampede. Armon becomes the second blazer rookie to be assigned to Idaho

tough stretch, celtics

Thu, 27 Jan 2011 08:35:00 -0800
we've got a tough stretch of games coming up; the celtics tonight, then the spurs and nuggets, the latter of which being on the road.

as usual with this team, depth is going to be an issue. we just signed Chris Johnson of the nba's d-league to a 10-day contract so we do have an extra body to throw in there until Marcus returns, but we seem thin up front.

australia day

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 20:45:00 -0800
blazers fans' favorite australian finds himself far from home today on his country's biggest holiday, but Patty is not alone on australia day.

australia day commemorates the arrival of the first fleet at sydney cove in 1788 and the proclamation at that time of british sovereignty over the eastern seaboard of new holland, according

good news for LaMarcus

Tue, 25 Jan 2011 21:47:00 -0800
as if we needed another injury problem, we got a reprieve today.

an MRI on LaMarcus. hip was negative for cartilage and tendon damage to his hip. he does have a hip contusion, but this is actually good news. the last thing we needed was for our best player to go down to injury.

hopefully, the team takes heed of this news and lowers his minutes.

no effort in surprising loss

Mon, 24 Jan 2011 21:33:00 -0800
i don't think anyone thought we would lose tonight to the kings, but thanks to a tremendously lackluster effort, we did just that. turnovers, lazy defense and little aggressiveness on offense all contributed to the loss which, by the way, was by 15 points.

i have to give some props to Dante' who had a career high four blocks to go along with eight points

gritty wins

Sun, 23 Jan 2011 13:39:00 -0800
we're in the midst of perhaps the easiest part of our schedule and we've found a way to dig out five straight wins. the most recent three have followed the same pattern; fall behind early and come back in the second half to snare the win.

LaMarcus, Nicolas, Wesley, Rudy and company have shown remarkable hustle and a knack for coming up with the big plays

LMA for LA - a different look

Fri, 21 Jan 2011 22:44:00 -0800
we all know of the debate surrounding the all-star game invitations and, while LaMarcus won't be voted by fans as a starter because of market size, he still can be voted in by the coaches.

the main competition for him would be Kevin Love of minnesota and Blake Griffin of the l.a. clippers. each are posting better rebounding averages on the season, but LaMarcus

an overtime win

Thu, 20 Jan 2011 10:19:00 -0800
all right, i'll be the first to admit that i was nervous when sacramento held a seven-point lead with about six minutes left in last night's game. then, i saw our blazers go on a 7-0 run to tie it. at that point, i once again became confident we would win.

it didn't come easy though. as we tripped down to the wire with LaMarcus' last shot which could have

technical difficulties corrected

Mon, 17 Jan 2011 14:53:00 -0800
i want to apologize for any difficulty in the previous blog. i realize the paragraphs all ran together. thanks to some help from a friend, it should be llooking like normal.

we start the second half of the season tonight against minnesota at the rose garden. we've beat them twice this season, so there's nothing to indicate we can't do it again.

~ Kassandra

mid-season analyzed

Sun, 16 Jan 2011 20:07:00 -0800

if i could sum up the blazers season after 41 games, i don't really know which word i would use. tumultuous; tragic; resilient. to some extend, all would seem to apply in one shape or another. i know there are many who are analyzing this season at this point, so i hope i can shed some different light on it.

Rudy and Dante under the weather

Sun, 09 Jan 2011 01:25:00 -0800
it was reported that Rudy sat out the second half of the minnesota game friday night with flu-like symptoms. then Dante' tweeted this morning that he was sick.

first of all, are both related? second, will either be able to play sunday against the heat?

Rudy posted on his twitter saturday afternoon that he went to his hair stylist, saying he

Rudy, Dante' under the weather

Sat, 08 Jan 2011 20:19:00 -0800
it was reported that Rudy sat out the second half of the minnesota game friday night with flu-like symptoms. then Dante' tweeted this morning that he had the flu.

first of all, are both related? second, will either be able to play sunday against the heat?

Rudy posted on his twitter saturday afternoon that he went to his hair stylist, saying

two on the road

Fri, 07 Jan 2011 21:05:00 -0800
for the first time since the first road trip of the season, the blazers will return home with a winning road trip. they really needed a confidence boost on the road and they got it with these wins over houston and minnesota.

it was a team effort in both games, but with different reflections in the boscore. seven guys scored in double figures against the

my other blog

Sun, 02 Jan 2011 21:10:00 -0800
we're coming off a great win to start the year,, over houston, 100-85. i'm gaining more and more confidence in the team, as they seem to be gaining more and more confidence about their own play. regardless of who may or may not be on the inactive list, i am excited about 2011 for the blazers.

i wanted to take this opportunity to share a link to my personal

best win of the season

Tue, 28 Dec 2010 16:26:00 -0800
last night the blazers did something that seems to have eluded them all season. they played a full 48 minutes, which resulted in holding off the jazz for the first time on three seasons in utah.

everyone contributed and everyone was hustling. if we play like that every night, our record is surely to improve for the good.

~ Kassandra

thankful

Sun, 26 Dec 2010 11:40:00 -0800
last night i joined my family in watching the blazers drop only the third christmas day game in their history, and i was thankful. don't get me wrong, i hate to see my blazers lose, and it was a very exciting game ... almost too exciting.

just five days before christmas, my dad was rushed to the hospital with heart attack-like symptoms. after a minor

maybe we should play all games on tuesdays

Tue, 14 Dec 2010 21:27:00 -0800
as myself and others were chatting on the trail blazers site during last week's home victory over phoenix, someone said something which has rattled around in my head. rattled around enough that i decided to do a little research. through 25 games, the blazers post a record of 12-13. though, that's not the research about which i was speaking.

portland has

finding our energy and enthusiasm

Wed, 08 Dec 2010 21:51:00 -0800
i was going to wait a couple of days, but i've got just one day left and one final left until winter break starts. i'll spend a couple of days with my brother and his fiance, then it's home to milwaukie for the holidays.

it's been a tough stretch for the blazers over these past couple weeks, but with wins over clippers and suns -- especially the latter --

home for the first holiday

Sat, 20 Nov 2010 17:19:00 -0800
thanksgiving break is here. i'll be arriving home on sunday the 21st, and will return to school on sunday the 28th.

now how is this for a lack of poetic justice: while i'm home for the holiday, the blazers will be home as well -- for one game! just one game on the schedule during the seven days i'll be local to my team!

i'm very

just the facts

Sun, 14 Nov 2010 21:37:00 -0800
there's a lot going on in blazernation right now, some good, some bad.

i love the way Nicolas and Dante are playing; Wesley is all right, but i feel i'm justified in my skepticism of him; we are still getting into injury issues.

Joel and Greg are on the way back, but Brandon and his knee have been the spark of much debate as of late, and even

converting a southern californian

Sat, 30 Oct 2010 20:35:00 -0700
i've been a blazers fan since before i can remember, and now i'm in my freshman year in college.

my dormmate is from oxnard, california, just north of los angeles.

Julie is not necessarily a sports fan, but if she had an nba team for which to pull, it would be the clippers. she knows enough about Kobe Bryant to know she doesn't want to follow

David Stern's officiating rules have destroyed the nba

Fri, 15 Oct 2010 22:52:00 -0700
half way into the nba pre-season, ive noticed a lot of talk of the league’s officiating, officials and new rule regarding players’ reactions following the occicials whistle.

ive commented on a number of message boards, but thought I would consolidate those thoughts here.

oficiating:

top 10 reasons portland will win the west

Sun, 10 Oct 2010 14:26:00 -0700
in the spirit of David Letterman, here's my top 10 list of why portland will win the west this year:

10. east coast teams with games against the blazers will forfiet after mistakenly traveling to portland, maine, not realizing the larger town of portland is actually in oregon;

9. the team is the trail

pre-season player analysis capsules

Sun, 26 Sep 2010 00:38:00 -0700

As we approach the 2010-11 season, let's take a look at a quick analysis of the individual blazer players. please note that these capsules are as of september 25, two days before the start of training camp.

Brandon Roy: this could very well be his year. he’s working out, getting stronger