Comments on: Turning the page http://blogs.ajc.com/atlanta-hawks-blog/2009/10/21/turning-the-page/ A big basketball lover gives his fan\'s perspective on the Hawks -- and wants to know yours Thu, 09 Jun 2011 15:45:34 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Big Ray http://blogs.ajc.com/atlanta-hawks-blog/2009/10/21/turning-the-page/comment-page-2/#comment-3386 Big Ray Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:05:26 +0000 http://blogs.ajc.com/atlanta-hawks-blog/?p=160#comment-3386 New blog up, y'all! New blog up, y’all!

]]> By: niremetal http://blogs.ajc.com/atlanta-hawks-blog/2009/10/21/turning-the-page/comment-page-2/#comment-3385 niremetal Mon, 26 Oct 2009 02:24:11 +0000 http://blogs.ajc.com/atlanta-hawks-blog/?p=160#comment-3385 Daniel's killing 'em! http://www.790thezone.com/SuitupforSeasonTickets/index.aspx Daniel’s killing ‘em!
http://www.790thezone.com/SuitupforSeasonTickets/index.aspx

]]> By: More Sense http://blogs.ajc.com/atlanta-hawks-blog/2009/10/21/turning-the-page/comment-page-2/#comment-3384 More Sense Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:53:53 +0000 http://blogs.ajc.com/atlanta-hawks-blog/?p=160#comment-3384 Some sense, you forgot one thing. They also ain't gonna win with a super stiff on the sidelines. Some sense, you forgot one thing. They also ain’t gonna win with a super stiff on the sidelines.

]]> By: niremetal http://blogs.ajc.com/atlanta-hawks-blog/2009/10/21/turning-the-page/comment-page-2/#comment-3383 niremetal Sun, 25 Oct 2009 18:23:06 +0000 http://blogs.ajc.com/atlanta-hawks-blog/?p=160#comment-3383 I still don't like the big "ATL." Looks jarring to have lettering almost as big as the uniform number. I still don’t like the big “ATL.” Looks jarring to have lettering almost as big as the uniform number.

]]> By: niremetal http://blogs.ajc.com/atlanta-hawks-blog/2009/10/21/turning-the-page/comment-page-2/#comment-3382 niremetal Sun, 25 Oct 2009 18:17:40 +0000 http://blogs.ajc.com/atlanta-hawks-blog/?p=160#comment-3382 <strong>Ariose</strong>, Looks like that link you posted with the new alternate jerseys was almost exactly right: http://www.philipsarenastore.com/product_info.php?products_id=349&osCsid=a5a5ae662c9bfb7231bec2d4ddf85412 Ariose,

Looks like that link you posted with the new alternate jerseys was almost exactly right:
http://www.philipsarenastore.com/product_info.php?products_id=349&osCsid=a5a5ae662c9bfb7231bec2d4ddf85412

]]> By: Some Sense http://blogs.ajc.com/atlanta-hawks-blog/2009/10/21/turning-the-page/comment-page-2/#comment-3381 Some Sense Sun, 25 Oct 2009 15:14:57 +0000 http://blogs.ajc.com/atlanta-hawks-blog/?p=160#comment-3381 I am aware of a terrible, terrible incident that occurred at a metro high school earlier in the year...an incredible beat-down of a girl by a boy as other boys watched. The resource officer, euphemism for deputy sheriff, said, "He beat her like a man." That's what came to mind as I watched the Hawks v. Magis Friday night. Don't wanna hear that it was still exhibition. That was a beat-down that sends several message to Hawks fans and, hopefully, management: Better temper your enthusiasm. The current team can only hope for fourth again. If you're gonna truly compete in this league, it ain't gonna be w/ a bunch of stiffs who are average at best shooters. I am aware of a terrible, terrible incident that occurred at a metro high school earlier in the year…an incredible beat-down of a girl by a boy as other boys watched. The resource officer, euphemism for deputy sheriff, said, “He beat her like a man.”

That’s what came to mind as I watched the Hawks v. Magis Friday night. Don’t wanna hear that it was still exhibition. That was a beat-down that sends several message to Hawks fans and, hopefully, management:

Better temper your enthusiasm.
The current team can only hope for fourth again.
If you’re gonna truly compete in this league, it ain’t gonna be w/ a bunch of stiffs who are average at best shooters.

]]> By: niremetal http://blogs.ajc.com/atlanta-hawks-blog/2009/10/21/turning-the-page/comment-page-2/#comment-3380 niremetal Sun, 25 Oct 2009 05:09:04 +0000 http://blogs.ajc.com/atlanta-hawks-blog/?p=160#comment-3380 SI’s scouting report of the Hawks (provided by an actual NBA scout): http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/basketball/nba/hawks.scout/ Believe it or not, the one quibble I have is that I actually think they’re a bit harsh on Josh’s mentality. He doesn’t just go for the spectacular dunk or block anymore. SI’s scouting report of the Hawks (provided by an actual NBA scout):
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/basketball/nba/hawks.scout/

Believe it or not, the one quibble I have is that I actually think they’re a bit harsh on Josh’s mentality. He doesn’t just go for the spectacular dunk or block anymore.

]]> By: doc http://blogs.ajc.com/atlanta-hawks-blog/2009/10/21/turning-the-page/comment-page-2/#comment-3379 doc Sun, 25 Oct 2009 00:38:12 +0000 http://blogs.ajc.com/atlanta-hawks-blog/?p=160#comment-3379 well my bees just got a great assist from clemson as they took out the canes in ot. sweet. sets up a national championship game between my bees and the tide of clyde's. well a guy has to dream a bit. well my bees just got a great assist from clemson as they took out the canes in ot. sweet. sets up a national championship game between my bees and the tide of clyde’s. well a guy has to dream a bit.

]]> By: MannyT http://blogs.ajc.com/atlanta-hawks-blog/2009/10/21/turning-the-page/comment-page-2/#comment-3378 MannyT Sat, 24 Oct 2009 19:14:17 +0000 http://blogs.ajc.com/atlanta-hawks-blog/?p=160#comment-3378 I won't worry about the last preseason game from the viewpoint that we should have done much better. I will worry about it from the perspective that I wonder if Orlando has a significant psychological edge on the Hawks. I didn't get as excited when the Hawks beat the Wizards without Arneas, Jamison, & MIller. Bottom line--this team has talent, but is still a work in progress. The coaching also will need to adjust to the new players. Hopefully, they get in a few good practices before Wednesday and are ready to rool against the Pacers. ...and here a perspective on roster size for this season. http://www.usatoday.com/sports/basketball/nba/2009-10-23-3884046302_x.htm BWAF I won’t worry about the last preseason game from the viewpoint that we should have done much better. I will worry about it from the perspective that I wonder if Orlando has a significant psychological edge on the Hawks.

I didn’t get as excited when the Hawks beat the Wizards without Arneas, Jamison, & MIller.

Bottom line–this team has talent, but is still a work in progress. The coaching also will need to adjust to the new players.

Hopefully, they get in a few good practices before Wednesday and are ready to rool against the Pacers.

…and here a perspective on roster size for this season.
http://www.usatoday.com/sports/basketball/nba/2009-10-23-3884046302_x.htm

BWAF

]]> By: Big Ray http://blogs.ajc.com/atlanta-hawks-blog/2009/10/21/turning-the-page/comment-page-2/#comment-3377 Big Ray Sat, 24 Oct 2009 18:55:52 +0000 http://blogs.ajc.com/atlanta-hawks-blog/?p=160#comment-3377 Heh. Nothing like stirring the pot on a preseason blowout. Don’t know about some of y’all, but that was kind of fun. Cooler heads of course came to the “rescue”, and to be honest, if we hadn’t taken that beating that we did during the regular season last year, I don’t think so many of us would be so upset. It would have been an absolute surprise for the most part. Interesting comments by Joe Johnson. But what I want to hear is what is he, as leader of this team, intending to do about things? Is he going to call for closed doors meetings? Exhort his teammates on and off the court? What’s he plan on doing to help the situation? It’s very easy to b!tch about the problem. And he’s got very much a valid point. But it’s not just about recognizing that there is a problem. It’s recognizing what the problem is…then doing something about it. Before the typical flame dart comes, I’m not saying it’s all on Joe. I’m asking “what are you going to do?” If he takes this type of thing personally, then what is HE personally going to do about it? There are different directions to go, Joe. You could do like Stephen Jackson and say “to hell with all of this.” Or you could do something different. What are you going to do? Heh.

Nothing like stirring the pot on a preseason blowout. Don’t know about some of y’all, but that was kind of fun. Cooler heads of course came to the “rescue”, and to be honest, if we hadn’t taken that beating that we did during the regular season last year, I don’t think so many of us would be so upset. It would have been an absolute surprise for the most part.

Interesting comments by Joe Johnson. But what I want to hear is what is he, as leader of this team, intending to do about things?

Is he going to call for closed doors meetings? Exhort his teammates on and off the court? What’s he plan on doing to help the situation? It’s very easy to b!tch about the problem. And he’s got very much a valid point. But it’s not just about recognizing that there is a problem. It’s recognizing what the problem is…then doing something about it.

Before the typical flame dart comes, I’m not saying it’s all on Joe. I’m asking “what are you going to do?” If he takes this type of thing personally, then what is HE personally going to do about it?

There are different directions to go, Joe. You could do like Stephen Jackson and say “to hell with all of this.” Or you could do something different. What are you going to do?

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