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Marcus
August 8th, 2011
3:06 pm
can’t see @ work ……. but I am sure the folks in Cali are wondering if the price for pizza toppings are going up … “What, $3.99 to add pepperoni?!?!?”
Marcus
August 8th, 2011
3:13 pm
oops .. can see it …. I wonder if Philips Arena will have a new pizza franchise in the concessions area?
I hope he drops mega-loads of moolah to make the Hawks. I think Sund may be put in retirement mode within the next 8 months …and LD may be looking at an assistant gig within 12 mos. My guess is most new owners want to bring in folks they know or have a good feel for. If Merulo has had a jonezin’ to own a team for “years”, he probably already has a short wish list of guys that he would want in key positions (GM and head coach).
Hey, will there be a 2012 NBA draft if the season is lost?
RaJaH
August 8th, 2011
3:26 pm
Can’t wait to see who he has in mind for GM and coach.
N.D.T.K.A.
August 8th, 2011
3:29 pm
First move MC,
Bring in a quality GM and coach. Let them evaluate the roster. Instead of Drew and Sund. Good to have one person making the decisions for the Hawks.
nickp
August 8th, 2011
3:46 pm
Atlanta Hawks sold during NBA lockout
Breakin News
August 8th, 2011
3:52 pm
Fire SALE ANYONE??
Jettison All NBA along with his side kick Marvin…
One price for any Toppings please?
Fire Sund and Larry simultaneously!
We want an all Latin Woman’s Cheer-leading squad..
ant banks
August 8th, 2011
4:28 pm
this guy is goin’ to come in and make a splash!!! he is a “first hispanic owner” and proud of it, so he ain’t gonna sit back and watch.
CONservative Johnson
August 8th, 2011
4:42 pm
Has anyone found out anything about the guy yet (ie how much is he worth)?
Phuch Le` Duch
August 8th, 2011
5:09 pm
pronounced – foosh le duke
I have been posting on the football and baseball sites and decided to post on the basketball site
since a new owner is set to arrive. I’ve decided to arrive along with him. I am more knowledgeable
about european sports but I do enjoy American cricket and rugby. I’m kidding,
the Braves and Bulldogs of course. I will poke my nose in from time to time as I do on the other
blogs just mainly to read and enjoy the conversation.
Westurd
August 8th, 2011
5:21 pm
First order of business…….please, please replace those piss poor scoreboards that hang high in the rafters. The quality and technology feels like it came out of the 80’s. Philips should be embarrassed to have their name associated with those screens.
Second order of business…….win, with some excitement.
Phuch Le` Duch
August 8th, 2011
5:26 pm
pronounced – foosh le duke
All that folderol before and I forgot to welcome Alex Meruelo to Atlanta, Georgia.
Breakin News
August 8th, 2011
6:11 pm
CONservative Johnson
August 8th, 2011
4:42 pm
“Has anyone found out anything about the guy yet (ie how much is he worth)?”
“Meruelo bought 80% stake in #Hawks and Philips for about $300 mil. Also assumed virtually all debt, including city bonds”
Guess he’s worth enough to drop 300x 1 million usd to purchase 80% of stock in the Franchise plus assume all debt(City Bonds)??
He sells mucho pizza’s!!
If he wants to earn respect with the fans he’d better get out the broom get rid of the bums!!!
ADIOS LARRY( I dont get no respect) AND SUND (31 years of mediocrity)
Bring back Knight so he can correct his mistakes!
Breakin News
August 8th, 2011
6:18 pm
Memo to new Hawk’s ownership: Make sure those Latina’s on the new Cheer leading squad are 5′9″
in bear feet!
Put them in micro-fishnets to accentuate their long gorgeous legs! Excitement down @ Phillips!!
KevinM
August 8th, 2011
6:28 pm
Congrats to this fan base who has gotten what they wished for; a single point of accountability.
The ASG is gone as far as we’re concerned. Perhaps Alex moves them out more and more as time goes by.
And yes, my hope is Drew and Sund can be looking for work sooner than later.
Mike is back
August 8th, 2011
8:11 pm
What’s up MC, I gotta give it to you ya bro…you got your pulse on the heart of the fans…I’m excited about this guy…to make a major investment in the Hawks…during the lock out…this guy has to have a passion for the game.
THE ASG should never be forgiven for selling away the Thrashers…that should be their legacy…that and giving up JC2…How JC2 name got involved in trade…for the life of I will never understand.
The new owner Says he want to bring a ring to ATL…hey, I already like this guy.
GO HAWK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ole Hawk's Fan
August 8th, 2011
8:31 pm
FIRE ASG……………………………..free at last……………………FREE AT LAST! Now CLEAN DA HOUSE OF THE POOR MANAGEMENT(SUND, DREW AND ANY ASSISTANCE IN MANAGEMENT). NOW I WILL BUY SEASON TICKETS FOR WIFE AND MYSELF. HAVEN’T BEEN TO A HAWK CAME SINCE NIQUE JERSEY WAS RETIRED. WE HAD SEASON TICKETS FOR YEARS UP UNTIL THAT DEBACLE WITH THE CELTICS WHEN LEVINGSTON(CLIFF) TOOK THE FINAL SHOT @ THE OMNI. THE NEXT SEASON, STAN KASTEN RAISED THE PRICE OF THE TICKETS AND MOVED US FROM BEHIND THE HAWKS BENCH. Welcome Mr. Meruelo.
KevinM
August 8th, 2011
9:17 pm
DMB, you are on the prowl I see…..but I gotta give it to you….this guy doesn’t sound like he knows much about the Hawks. Not sure if it means he will allow the ‘basketball’ people run the establishment, but I bet Rick Sund will work his magic and keep himself in the mix…at least for now…it just depends on who the owner leans on for advice.
If its Sund, oh boy….if its someone like a Hubie Brown, then maybe there is something good that is going to come out of this.
And, it might be better that we get a guy who knows business, but just has the sense to hire the ‘best’ basketball people he can find. I would think when he looks at Larry Drew’s salary, he thinks “Well, we have the lowest paid coach in the game, and we need to make a splash and bring together the fan base with a big name that does have championship experience.”
And no one say Larry Brown either!
Grandad
August 8th, 2011
9:40 pm
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Grandad
August 8th, 2011
9:48 pm
I ain’t interested in scoreboards
and I ain’t got a hair of a notion
why anyone cares about
Jordon Crawford;
* (no offense Mike is back) *
-but- when the new guy uttered the word
CHAMPIONSHIP,
he had me…..hook, line, and sinker !
Go Hawks !
drmaryb.(*_*).
August 8th, 2011
9:57 pm
KevinM
I haven’t posted on this blog today. Just closed my practice and finished a ton of paperwork. I’m surprised MC put up a new blog today. 2 in 24 hours must be some record on the Beat! LOL!
I did however just leave Bradley’s Blog and I will re-post my comments here for a lack of anything to add to what I said there:
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Pragmatic!
Once I read all the fine and varied opinions and learn more about Mr. Meruelo, I can make an impact statement of my own.
For now I am so stunned and elated that a change is gonna’ come, that I’ve been rendered speechless. I just learned of this great news when the red light on my B-Berry began flashing while I was in church yesterday:
I was praying that a change was gonna’ come on many fronts. Little did I know it was gonna’ be my Hawks on that day, that hour and that moment.
As soon as I gather my self up off the floor? I’m gonna’ come up swinging. That and if I ever get to use my own user ID ever again without “Lurch” (da troll), stalking me. LOL & smdh. (she pffts & smirks)
I have no interest in posting under multiple I’d’s nor time to waste or play games with that. Besides, content reveals character and my cohorts know me, my style and my swagger, just like I know them, their style and their swagger. (lol)
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Let’s Go Hawks!
drmaryb.(*_*).
August 8th, 2011
10:33 pm
He Hate Me!
I think MC hates us! He posts a blog, but NARY a comment to his:
EX-BLOG PEOPLE? He doesn’t even call us that any more in his blogs. I think Daddy’s gone and found himself a new family to love. I guess Mamma wasn’t doing it right?
-drmaryb- The Entertainment Reporter
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My Grand-Daddy!
Hey Grand-Daddy, that was a plug from me and for you. I champion all your efforts and plights. I’m on board with you re: this blog’s antics, lack of moderation, trolls unattended and running wild, nor blog-fan appreciation.
I’am reporting all the blog abuse and lack of respect for others who enjoy posting under their est. user I’d’s. Very soon there will be IP Addresses banned, (a temp. stop gap) as we are all aware.
Meanwhile, back at the ranch? We got a new owner! 80% is more than I ever imagined. Right now, I’m just fact gathering, before I throw in my .02 cents worth of an opinion. I’m closed tomorrow, so I will call you in the late morning. Hugs and Kisses!
G-Nite Everyone! I missed everybody on here and have found new hobbies. Peace.
ILL-Logical
August 8th, 2011
10:59 pm
Let’s see: if $300 million represents 80% of the NPV of the franchise plus real estate plus outstanding debt then the amortised value of the Hawks , then $375 million would represent approximately 100 % of the team’s value. If the ASG paid $200 million for the Hawks and Thrashers and sold the Thrashers for say,$125 million then they has a net return on investment of, assuming a basis of $200 million , of 47%. that doesn’t account for taxes, amoritization and interest and of course legal fees.
But the characterization of NBA ownership as being unprofitable doesn’t seem to comport with the facts. The Sixers sold at a premium as well. Mr. Stern,please tell me again how the owners are loosing money and who is holding a gun to their head(s) to force them to continue down the primrose path?
Patrick
August 8th, 2011
11:05 pm
MC,
Good job on the video. If you get a chance, teach your pathetic colleague, D Ledbetter a thing or two. Keep up the good work!
Buddy Grizzard
August 8th, 2011
11:43 pm
Said it before. The guy who presses R.C. Buford’s shirts knows more about basketball than anyone in the Hawks organization. Dennis Lindsey should be the next Hawks GM. Buford’s last understudy to get a GM job? Sam Presti, Oklahoma City Thunder.
http://blog.mysanantonio.com/spursnation/2011/08/02/spurs-lindsey-still-in-hunt-for-vacant-raptors-gm-job/
Slimjr
August 8th, 2011
11:46 pm
“But the characterization of NBA ownership as being unprofitable doesn’t seem to comport with the facts. The Sixers sold at a premium as well. Mr. Stern,please tell me again how the owners are loosing money and who is holding a gun to their head(s) to force them to continue down the primrose path?”
@ILL-Logical, why would the Chief Gangster/godfather himself tell the truth about anything basketball related? He’s a lawyer for one and a pseudo politician…. Welcome to the “Matrix” Sir!
Grandad
August 9th, 2011
12:14 am
ILL-Logical
That point was brought up in negotiations.
*I don’t even know what amortization means nor how to spell it.
But, I know that was a point of contention in how they
[owners] balanced the books.
Larry Coon says it is SOP not to count amorecitation.
*(santblso) for Sautee
Grandad
August 9th, 2011
12:20 am
Patrick
Are you serious ?
This is the 2nd blog since the 4th of July
and you’re criticizing D.O.L.
Pardon me if I exaggerated a micro-smidgeon.
EmirS.
August 9th, 2011
12:30 am
It’s sad once the lockout began, I wasn’t all that down about it. Now with a new owner…it’s as though new life has sprung into me. I’m getting more and more anxious for something to be done with the CBA.
By the way, what exactly is going on with the CBA? Who wants what and why? Whose winning and whose losing….because I only seem to understand these things when they’re explained by some of you bloggers…..
Weird eh?
Patrick
August 9th, 2011
1:01 am
I’m sure if he had stuff to write about and was getting paid for it, he would. What do you want him to comment on. Read his story on the new owner. It is better than anything that DOL will ever put out.
Buddy Grizzard
August 9th, 2011
1:37 am
EmirS.,
The situation with the lockout is that players are seeking for the National Labor Relations Board to agree with their position that the owners have not negotiated in good faith. Meanwhile the owners have made a preemptive strike in the courts, seeking to have a judge agree with their position that the lockout does not violate antitrust laws and may proceed.
While both sides wait for respective rulings, nothing is going to happen. The owners are trying to break the union and get a CBA that puts 100s of millions of dollars in their pocket. Meanwhile, the NBA will soon be negotiating a TV deal at a time when advertising for live events is becoming more valuable. In the age of Tivo, many people wait to watch their favorite shows so they can skip the commercials. Live events such as sports are advertisers’ best opportunity to keep viewers in front of the TV where their commercials can actually be seen.
So the owners are crying poverty while shelling out record prices for garbage franchises like Golden State and handing out $120 million contracts to non-money players like Joe Johnson. Meanwhile, after the CBA is signed, owners will cash in on a new TV deal and watch their franchise values go through the roof.
KevinM
August 9th, 2011
2:57 am
ILL-Logical, your comments are just an example of the hypocrisy of the NBA owners.
If Stern can sell owner poverty to the players, this will be his latest and greatest achievement as commish. The players are going to stand their ground on this one.
Golden State sold for 450M…..guys were lining up to pay that price. Doesn’t sound like tough times going on to me…..
The Joe Johnson contract is full of hypocrisy as the owners just can’t defend justifying their stances here. Once the games start going by, you are going to see some activity.
If the players can hold out long enough, the dissension towards the owners will grow.
Can you tell I favor the guys who don’t set the prices? The owners are blaming everyone but themselves.
drmaryb.(*_*).
August 9th, 2011
7:32 am
ALEX BABY!! You had me at HELLO, and then you said CHAMPIONSHIP!!
It’s OPEN SEASON on NBA BEEFCAKES, ladies, and I’m LOCKED AND LOADED!!
OMG, I LOOOOOOVE MEN!!
Slimjr
August 9th, 2011
8:11 am
The owners are full cow manure just like those faces you see on the Fox/CNN/MSMBC….BLah,Blah,Blah
MsDee
August 9th, 2011
8:14 am
MC,
You have a really beautiful smile..u should smile more often!!
O'Brien
August 9th, 2011
8:19 am
I would trade Sund, Drew and a second round pick for Lindsey and Casey.
I think it’s a well calculated financial move by the new owner to buy the Hawks this year. Because of the lockout, Drew will get a reduced salary, and Rick Sund only has one year left. I think the new owner will let this season/lockout play itself out, and then he will look to bring in his guys (coach and GM) next offseason.
Also, if there is a lockout, players wont be getting paid, so he may save a little bit of money there, since the ASG was losing money each season.
Slimjr
August 9th, 2011
8:26 am
“I would trade Sund, Drew and a second round pick for Lindsey and Casey.” LOL
Dont forget J-LO from the BRONX! She very single now and loaded in more ways than one..Sexiest 40 year old alive….
Slimjr
August 9th, 2011
8:28 am
So what this guy does not know basketball. Did Ted Turner know baseball?
Slimjr
August 9th, 2011
8:39 am
Fact: It cost about 1 dollar to make a full size Pizza with toppings! Say what? Yep!
Thats a lot of Dough?…….
drmaryb.(*_*).
August 9th, 2011
8:53 am
SOLD!
Well the era of The ASKillerG has finally come to an end. PTL!
The ASKG were the equivalent of 8 feces throwing orangutans. The only suits they filed were against one another.
They never filed into the arena wearing suits to watch their own team play – yet they criticized fans for not doing so. They never spent money wisely (as Najeh Davenpoop would say).
Najeh also coined the phrase:
“8 feces throwing orangutans”, which I succinctly adopted and stole from him. That is the most accurate depiction of The ASKG (a phrase I coined), I have ever heard.
So, welcome Alex Meruelo, your fan base will be as rabid as you make them be. We are hungry, beaten and teased from years past, mired with mediocrity and not a snowball’s chance in hell of winning anything to speak of!
Find us a Dwight Howard and unleash Jeff Teague – please!
Promote the New Look Hawks well:
Offer $2 Beer nights (mid-week)
Free garage parking for early arrivals
Create a Game Day Experience
Open the gates 3 hours early (with BOGO promos)
And, we will pack & rock Phillips Arena in kind!
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Oh Yeah! And, Welcome To Atlanta.
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- the real DMB -
O'Brien
August 9th, 2011
9:07 am
I tried posting a link but was unsuccessful. The new Hawks owner was on 680 the fan, so maybe somebody can post it (although he didnt say much about basketball operations).
drmaryb.(*_*).
August 9th, 2011
9:12 am
Hello – Good Morning!
SlimJr Baby! Wassup my LOVE? Boy have I missed you and all that unbridled enthusiasm you always bring to the blog. You make the blog FUN to read. You are one sick puppy.
The sexiest 40 year old alive? Whoa … wait a minute, I may have something to say about that. LOL!
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Wassup Ms. Dee? Great to see you this morning. I was looking for you yesterday. Now, the blog is up and running – properly.
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Grand-Daddy! I just called you 30 minutes ago, no answer, wake up fool & take your meds! (lol) we need you to give the the new guy a classic: TFD a Hidden Gem that noone else but you can see. (she winks!)
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Najeh Baby! Man do I LOVE you too. I just posted my comments titled: SALE on a national NBA blog and pasted it here, check out sekou’s spot, there is some “Good Stuff” over there as well.
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I gotta log off now, back to the rock pile. I’ll check in tonight though. Yawl have fun, with all the great breaking news for us Hawks Fans. I’m stoked! .(*_*).
drmaryb.(*_*).
August 9th, 2011
9:25 am
He Got Jokes!
“I would trade Sund, Drew and a second round pick for Lindsey and Casey.” – O’BRIEN -
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O’Brien!
Lindsay Lohan & Casey Anthony? Really? I just got the joke. I’m slow before I get a Starbuck’s cup of joe.
Hilariously funny. You are stoopidly funny beneath that dry sense of humor.
Keep it coming, laughs are not coming fast enough amidst all the politico crap of the day.
And, like a 2 Live Stews caller – I’m gone! (aiight…aiight…aiight)
honest_abe
August 9th, 2011
9:28 am
the entire hawk’s game experience was a joke under the asg. from ryan cameron to drummers that came out during pregame. all those drummers signaled were that the asg were cheap as hell! if meurelo wants fans to come out in droves he needs to change everything from the product on the court to everything around it…
chicago, la, new york, and boston make their games an event. if you want to sell out the arena make it worth people’s hard earned money!
Slimjr
August 9th, 2011
9:30 am
“Hello – Good Morning!
SlimJr Baby! Wassup my LOVE? Boy have I missed you and all that unbridled enthusiasm you always bring to the blog. You make the blog FUN to read. You are one sick puppy.
The sexiest 40 year old alive? Whoa … wait a minute, I may have something to say about that. LOL!”
Goodmorning drmaryb(The one and ONLY)! I missed you too! Big time!.
Oh yea, u could give J-Lo from the Bronx a run for her money in the looks dept? Now thats impressive my lady!! LOL! YEAH!
I was on a roll yesterday! Just having fun. Glad u like..Have a great day!
drmaryb.(*_*).
August 9th, 2011
9:36 am
* Najeh … Blog titled: SOLD!
drmaryb.(*_*).
August 9th, 2011
10:01 am
Early Birds Combo!
Free Garage Parking and $2 Beer until Game Time!
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How’s that for a PROMO? It will get the arena packed early and rocking on week nights – right?
Place $1 scratch off lottery tickets under 10,000 seats and the WINNER must have the corresponding ticket stub for that seat! (let Arthur Triche worry about ppl who sit in other’s seats)!
Here’s my point: there are a ton of ways to pack the arena if the owner wants to.
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SlimJr! I missed you too – a lot! You got Swagg. Everybody on really has their own M.O. Too Much Good Stuff! Promise me we will meet at a designated spot one night at the arena – word? You can see for yourself, what I’m working with. I might even wear a dress – for you! LOL!
Ok, I really got to go pay some bills now. I’m just so excited about the FOR SALE flipped to SOLD! (sniggles)
drmaryb.(*_*).
August 9th, 2011
10:05 am
If ALEX BABY wants to sell those HOTLANTA HAWKS tickets like HOTCAKES, he should have a promotion where fans can get UPCLOSE AND PERSONAL with those BIG, MANLY MEN in the locker room before they get all SWEATY on the HARDWOOD, right, ladies??
Is it getting HOT in here, OR WHAT??
drmaryb.(*_*).
August 9th, 2011
10:12 am
PROMO!
Arthur Triche! I know how to do the $1 Scratch Off Lottery Tickets. Instead of placing them under the seats?
Give the 1st 10,000 ticket holders the lottery tickets as they enter the gates – first come first serve! When the tickets run out, that’s it. Issue one ticket per ticket stub collected @ the turn stiles.
Price the Jerseys BOGO until Game Time starts and open the doors, 3 hours early. A packed arena is the best way to energize the players!
They look for and need fan support, it demoralizes players like Joe, Josh and Al when the stands are empty at the ball toss. The ASKG NEVER did anything to reward the fans.
Hopefully, Meruelo will dare to be different.
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OK! I’m really gone this time.
drmaryb.(*_*).
August 9th, 2011
10:17 am
BOGO BEEFCAKE NIGHT!
(ALEX BABY, why haven’t you called me???)
ATL Legend
August 9th, 2011
10:23 am
Folks it’s finally time to bury the ghost of ASG! Those tight-wad clowns changed our team colors to generic blue and red. Let’s show ASG how much we hate them by starting a campaign to beg our new owner to go back to the red and gold Dominique Wilkins, Spud Webb, Pistol Pete and Lou Hudson wore before those ASG clowns hijacked our beloved Atlanta Hawks. By the way, I’m a Cuban-American born and raised in the ATL, so maybe I might have enough ‘juice’ to convince Alex Meruelo to get this feat accomplished! ATL stand up!
drmaryb.(*_*).
August 9th, 2011
10:32 am
Missing Ingredients!
Two key elements to an authentic drmaryb post are:
1. A Theme
2. Masterful Content
You can’t fake that. It’s FOOL proof! (sniggles)
(scroll-A-troll)
honest_abe
August 9th, 2011
10:35 am
you have enough juice because you’re of cuban descent? huh?
god have mercy on my soul.
Ain't That the Truth, Ruth
August 9th, 2011
10:48 am
@ATL LEGEND—I promise you that Pistol Pete and Lou Hudson NEVER wore any GOLD. The gold, which was actually yellow, didn’t show up until much later. Maybe you were born in Atlanta but you must not have been around for the 70’s. Go do some research.
drmaryb.(*_*).
August 9th, 2011
11:03 am
HOTLANTA HAWKS TO DO LIST:
1) SIGN more BEEFCAKES!!
2) HOSE ME OFF!!
OMG, there’s a NUCLEAR MELTDOWN way down there, all thanks to BIG BURLY DWIGHT HOWARD himself!!
ATL Legend
August 9th, 2011
12:09 pm
@Ain’t That the Truth, Ruth You must be blind. The 1974-1977 Atlanta Hawks wore uniforms with Red and Gold trim. Pistol Pete and Lou Hudson played for the Hawks during that time period. You need your bi-focals checked. I’ve been following the Hawks since 1979 and have been a Hawks fan ever since I was a little kid. You need to do some research or get your eyes checked.
Rusty
August 9th, 2011
12:25 pm
My many blog friends 2011 has been a very bad year for my hawks & myself. I will be 72 this coming Jan. April 27 I had a heart attack with a 99 % blockage & a 60 % blockage. They placed a stent in the 99%. I finally got back to playing golf 5 x a week. Last Monday I was playing & was going down to the 8th tee (all down hill) when I realilized that I had no brakes & then the rear tire came off throwing me into the pavement & my friend into the grass. After bleeding from my left eye ,many fractures on the left side of my face,bleeding elbows & knees & also a shattered wrist I am home from the hospital after a week in great pain. I had bleeding in the brain & had to be taken off my plavix which I am now back on. I am in great pain & am hoping to be feeling better hopefully soon. I am hoping to see a new direction in the hawks need to get rid of ld & Rick as soon as possible.
KevinM
August 9th, 2011
1:03 pm
Here’s hoping a speedy recovery to you Rusty….I sure hope you get your health back quickly.
Don’t worry about the Hawks for now…they’ll still be in limbo for awhile….
ATL Legend
August 9th, 2011
1:19 pm
@honest_abe You’re silly. Do you know what a ‘tongue-in-cheek’ comment is? You definitely need God’s mercy cause you’re more petty than honest.
Astro Joe
August 9th, 2011
2:09 pm
Rusty, hang in there man. Remember, if He has the power to vanquish the ASG from our favorite team, then miracles do happen.
Changes r a cumin
August 9th, 2011
2:31 pm
How cool would it be if the new owner had the hawks comin through smoke at home games to Desi Arnezes’(sp) rendition of BAHBALOo….:-)
ATL Legend
August 9th, 2011
3:10 pm
@Changes r a cumin No, he needs to come through the smoke and say, “Say hello to my little friends.”
Slimjr
August 9th, 2011
5:17 pm
Kool,like your plan DMB. Just make sure your gams are encased in the black micro-nets with the backseams! lol
Slimjr
August 9th, 2011
5:20 pm
Hey Rusty get well fast dude. Sorry to hear your not feeling well..Get this book called the “1 minute cure” Oxygenating the blood will help you heal much faster and give you energy!
drmaryb.(*_*).
August 9th, 2011
6:02 pm
Sick Bay!
Rusty baby! Take it easy and get well soon. Sounds like that golf course has some ’splaining to do? The wheel came off and the brakes did not work? That cart needs to be put on the scrap pile and not rented to paying customers.
I’m just glad you are still with us. You heal soon and the old blog hounds will be ready to give you grief when you feel up to the good ribbings!
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SlimJr! You are such a little freak, boy. (smile)
drmaryb.(*_*).
August 9th, 2011
7:12 pm
And when you get back, you can rib me right in the privates, you stud. (wink)
2 FOR JOHN DREWM
August 9th, 2011
7:50 pm
GO DMB !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
drmaryb.(*_*).
August 9th, 2011
9:28 pm
2 For the Road!
Wassup 2forJohnDrew? Long time no see. How the hell are you baby?
As you can see the white gnats are out in full force. Just sroll past the troll comments using my I’d on here. He is obsessed with me these days and poor thing needs some love, hugs and attention. I pity the fool.
Anyway, are you excited about the new Hawks owner? Looks like Daddy has deep pockets, big dreams and huge plans for our Hawks.
I’m so elated, are you?
Melvin
August 9th, 2011
10:47 pm
Looks like the Hawks new owner better have a plan to get fans in the seats and this payroll under control…
“Let’s take a look at one case in point. The Atlanta Hawks are one of the more competitive teams in the Eastern Conference, having made the playoffs for four straight seasons, but they are also one of many NBA teams that struggle to fill their arenas for 41 home dates. Last season the Hawks were 22nd in the NBA in attendance, selling just 83.4% of their tickets. That put them below non-playoff teams like the Charlotte Bobcats, Toronto Raptors and the Detroit Pistons. That was down a bit from the previous season, but it was pretty average for the Hawks, whose arena is located in the middle of one of the worst traffic malaise in the country.
Logically, a team that is perennially in the 20’s in terms of attendance would not offer insane contracts to its players, knowing that it is likely to be difficult to balance their budget with top-dollar players, yet that’s exactly what the Hawks did last summer. When shooting guard Joe Johnson became a restricted free agent the Hawks locked him into a contract that will pay him $20.5 million per season average over the next six years. That makes some sense of Johnson was an MVP candidate and had lead the Hawks to multiple deep playoff runs, but neither of those things is the case. The Hawks gave MVP money to a player who has never taken them past the second round.”
http://www.hoopsworld.com/Story.asp?story_id=20556
Grandad
August 10th, 2011
12:45 am
Rusty
I’m sorry I accused you of bein’ in Jr. HS.
Must had you mixed up with someone else ?
Sounds as if you and I should get together
and pool resources to hire one nurse for the both of us.
I have some ideas for qualifications…..
if you’re interested in beginning the interview process.
Any way let’s hope the next year goes well for the both of us.
The Great Physician (and time) heals all wounds.
Get well soon.
Najeh Davenpoop
August 10th, 2011
1:49 am
“but it was pretty average for the Hawks, whose arena is located in the middle of one of the worst traffic malaise in the country.”
Of course it’s also located right on a MARTA line, but god forbid any of our friends in the northern suburbs gets on a train any time soon.
The Braves have a legitimate gripe about the location of the stadium. The Hawks and Falcons do not. There is nothing wrong with the location of the Dome and Philips.
drmaryb (*_-)
August 10th, 2011
6:48 am
Why hasn’t ALEX BABY called yet? He PROMISED to dust off this old FURNACE of mine!
I just know he can light my FIRE again, unless Marvin Williams gets there first.
Now I need someone to MOP this place up, right, ladies?
O'Brien
August 10th, 2011
7:34 am
Melvin,
The lack of consistency on the court (and the blowouts), and the leadership off the court (LD and Sund) has contributed to fan apathy. Therefore, I think the new owner will make changes (both on the court and off) to try and get fans more excited about the team.
drmaryb.(*_*).
August 10th, 2011
7:58 am
Ground Hog Day!
O’Brien, that is a really fine observation there. The blow outs and apathy from the GM, Coach and this team has become par for the day.
What is a fan to do, but fall in line with apathy?
We all said at the end of last season that, “There needs to be a major shake up with this roster!”
But, don’t stop there? Look at the management and coach as well. Looks like we got more than we asked for – A Single New Owner with deep pockets, is just what the doctor ordered. Now, we can look to change this DVD and watch a different movie. I can’t wait to see the changes, I just hope it comes fast and furious in every area possible.
This core needs to be broken up, somehow. Just do it wisely, I ask.
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I’ll check in after work tonight, big day ahead. I’m beginning to feel content with the way things are going with the Hawks new era, though.
Bella Vita fellas!
honest_abe
August 10th, 2011
9:01 am
the new owner should start from scratch. new team name, new unis, blow up the team and get new players. somehow do whatever you can to get d howard. trade the entire team and throw in harry the hawk as a bonus.
It was not a bad pick
August 10th, 2011
9:36 am
Free Marvin!
doc
August 10th, 2011
9:58 am
najeh, i live in the northern burbs, voted for marta in the first referendum in the late 60’s early 70’s and was appalled there was so little vision at that time by surrounding counties and their leadership as well as within marta. with that said, i find it to be the antithesis of getting there in as timely manner. i tried it during the boston playoffs and was appalled how long it took. i can get from the phillips door home in 25 minutes by car well planned and executed i assure you. that is somewhere between the time the first train arrives at the phillips or before the switch you have to make to go north and get another train. it is not user friendly sadly enough from the north and it doesnt cross link or go where it needs to go. for example, i have to drive half as far as it takes to get down town just to get to the closest marta, then wait. it was poorly designed conceptually and physically. sorry, that is too easy and simple of a shot for me to let go.
well, i can say good bye to my punching bag, the broken atlanta spirit group, aka BASG, that i pointed out from the outset of this blog about summer of 2005, was the problem, not woody, bk or jj even in the dark days. they robbed and plundered and had the lawyers and accountants to do it as they continue law suits within legal groups almost unheard of. man what arrogance they had and displayed as they floundered and stole and continued the party line of look what we are doing for you and we deserve you to come even though our formula for success hasnt changed a bit.
at least the new guy realizes he will have to use a more proactive approach of win the respect of my customers before building anything going forward. just the same, it is going from the known to the unknown and that is dangerous. so, i hold my applause and excitement until further down the road. it is better to know your enemy than not, so to speak. we knew the basg as they cremated their own brand all the while crying out it is someone else’s fault. let us see how the new owner builds the brand he has now inherited of the hawks, from the destroyed brand of the basg.
i have missed the blog and all of you guys this summer to forget.
MC, obviously, for anyone to see it otherwise dont get it, it must be out of your hands for you to be so quiet to your blog members. sad to see they have tied your hands behind your back and away from the keyboard. to say otherwise might cost your job so we are here waiting for any news.
rusty get well, long road but part of it, maybe the worst, is travelled. let me know if i can help.
JM
August 10th, 2011
10:26 am
Just watch the CNN interview with the new owner. Got say the Hawks PR department needs to give him a refresher on how to conduct a successful interview. But I was impressed with how humble he seems. I think he will understand what his customers (us fans) want and need and work to give us a valuable product. Things are looking up for our Hawks.
Slimjr
August 10th, 2011
10:31 am
it was not a bad pick:
Question? Are you stalking drmaryb? and why?
Slimjr
August 10th, 2011
10:42 am
@JM, all he has to do is check these blogs on the AJC to get a clue how the brilliant fans/bloggers feel and take a look @ some of the ideas being cast around to take this franchise to places it has never been before.. I have lots of hope in the this owner….
Najeh Davenpoop
August 10th, 2011
2:34 pm
“Got say the Hawks PR department needs to give him a refresher on how to conduct a successful interview”
The Hawks have a PR department?
ILL-Logical
August 10th, 2011
10:28 pm
The $1.2 million renovation for the Headlines Bar and Grill is an important step in what needs to become a complete overhall of Phillips Arena’s physical plant. An outcome could be another NBA ALL Star game-Houston just got the 2013- to re establish Atlanta’s mojo for the Association. The lockout won’t be a problem with a renovation, in fact it could provide an incentive for the fans to check both the team and Philllips when the lockout ends.
http://whatnowatlanta.com/2011/08/09/headlines-bar-grill-slated-for-1-2-million-renovation/
The Truth
August 10th, 2011
10:30 pm
HAWKS FANS
I too desire an ownership change more than anything but this pending acquisition of the Hawks
gives me reason to pause.
Based on this article, there could be a conflict of interest between Majority owner (Meruelo), Minority owners (ASG) and Lenders (ASG). In other words, the Hawks deal (as currently constructed) could be heavily rigged in favor of the ASG. It gives the appearance of a Puppet Ownership who could be control by his minority partners.
If he is financing this way. It begs to question his ability to add financial value to the Hawks Organization and the team. The only people here who is likely to win is the ASG who will be holding 40% of his note of 300M along with their cash from the sell. Meruelo must acquire that along with his other operating expenses. If you’re a Hawk fan that should sound pretty scary.
If he misfires with his newly found Hawk venture, it is conceivable that Meruelo could be filing Chapter 7 in five year or have a fire sell to cut his losses.
I hope I’m wrong
Big Ray
August 10th, 2011
10:33 pm
Pretty sad when the troll decides to get in touch with his “feminine side” and start pretending to be DrMaryB .
I guess we shoulda seen that coming, however….
drmaryb.(*_*).
August 10th, 2011
11:20 pm
A Pervert in Mamma’s Basement!
Blue Ray
(Picture in Picture)
Wassup Fool? Man, it’s crazy when you run out of meds on the first of the month and Mamma ain’t home to monitor things! LOL!
If it wasn’t so sad … It might have been funny. I hear Casey Anthony’s old cell is vacant. 23 hours of lock down per day sounds …. Just about – right!
Blu! I sure hope this sale is approved quickly! I don’t care who’s left holding the bag. Let’s Go! Luxury Taxes – here we come! Sign ‘Em Up and let’s ball.
Worldwide Clyde
August 11th, 2011
3:24 am
FIRE LD
drmaryb.(*_*).
August 11th, 2011
6:27 am
Step Your Trolling Up!
LOL! I never call him Big-Ray.
My post must have a: Theme & Masterful Content!
I never spell yawl as yall.
The knock-off is so blatantly and fundamentally – flawed.
I can teach it a few things … But, as everyone can see, I am often imitated, But NEVER duplicated.
If you wanna’ Be ME? Then Be Me! LMAO.
Not even close … What a sad little troll.
_________________
I do give it an E: for effort though. Poor little thing, yearns for a pat on the head. Hugs & kisses and mad-love for the troll. Hang in there, things will begin to look up soon. I promise.
Mmmmmmwah! (A big ole’ sloppy wet kiss).
Phuch Le` Duch
August 11th, 2011
6:47 am
* pronounced – foosh le duke
I have been a sports blog voyeur for many years now. mostly reading, rarely commenting.
Your new troll does not seem to match the modus operandi of your former annoyance
AKA “Sybil”. This new troll does not possess the intellect of the one previously banned.
drmaryb.(*_*).
August 11th, 2011
7:19 am
Troll on Steroids!
Phuch Le’ Duch!
I hate to feed it, but this troll has been limping around the AJC Blogs for a couple years. Mainly, MC’s Hawks Beat. It has amounted to nothing more than a steroid – rant.
It is very incoherent and it mumbles a lot. There is no clear intent, (except a yearn for attention). It’s content is severly lacking. There really seems to be no point to it all.
It’s theme appears to be that of sexual frustration in nature. It is highly ineffective though, becasue everyone else on it’s hit list appears to be just fine in the bed room department. But, hey! What do I know?
I’m just here to talk Hawks Basketball not render pyscho-therapy. The whole thing just seems pitiful to me.
________________
Meanwhile, back on the Hawks Beat, the real topic of the day is The ASKG is all but irrelevant, because we fans get a single new owner with what appears to be deep pockets. I just hope he turns things around in the corporate offices and within the management of our Hawks and all that translates into a winning Hawks season with some upgrade of talent on this “almost there” roster.
Let’s Go Hawks! Let’s Go!
Grandad
August 11th, 2011
9:49 am
I agree with the above poser:
Hatter is not the troll.
I would never use the term troll with “the Hatter”.
He [Hat] is more clever than a mere troll.
This new fella is a stalker !
~So~
There will be hunters and hunted, winners and losers.
~The moral of the story is~
The deerhunter should never waste his arrow on a hare !
-chew on that one for awhile- fella.
Grandad
August 11th, 2011
9:51 am
oops
*poster…..with a “t”
-sorry-
drmaryb.(*_*).
August 11th, 2011
10:12 am
Double Jeopardy!
Dum … Dum … Dum … Dah!
_______________
I just figured out who: “Phuch Le` Duch” is!
Nelle has her Game Tite – Like Kobe on Game Nite!
Am, I right? If so, “Phuch Le` Duch” send me a text?
So, I can confirm this is you?
I’ll be available after 3PM today, I’ll be looking for that text.
(sniggles)
drmaryb .(*o*).
August 11th, 2011
10:48 am
Can’t talk about those Hawks with my mouth full.
Grandad
August 11th, 2011
11:44 am
There will be hunters and hunted, winners and losers.
The deerhunter should never waste his arrow on a hare !
9:49 am mean’t for you – 10:48 am – fella.
Slimjr
August 11th, 2011
2:45 pm
Hang in there(great pick) hopefully Marvin will be traded soon as the lockout is over! We can only hope..
Fact: Jealousy is a powerful tool used by the enemy to ruin lives..Dont take the bait! Resist with all your might!
What ever it takes, get Dwight and CP3 in here! The fans will be on fire!!
drmaryb.(*_*).
August 11th, 2011
5:03 pm
106 & Park on BET
Dwight Howard co-hosting with Rocsi from 5 – 8 right now!
1st Video: Blame it On The Alcohol. LOL! Dwight!!
drmaryb.(*_*).
August 11th, 2011
5:08 pm
Dang!
IDK that was: Jamie Foxx feat T-Pain?
Blame it on The Alcohol
Great club dance song.
Rondo
August 11th, 2011
5:51 pm
D. Howard and cp3 should have started there careers in Atlanta. But guess what the hawks blew there chances years ago to bring guys of this caliber to this team. So forget it fanatics
Slimjr
August 11th, 2011
6:10 pm
Rocsi= sexy legs, lol
Slimjr
August 11th, 2011
6:23 pm
Eagles play the Ravens tonight @ 7:30pm.. MV7 for MVP!
Najeh Davenpoop
August 11th, 2011
8:22 pm
4/6, 74 yards and a TD for Vick in his only series. Just another day at the office.
Worldwide Clyde
August 11th, 2011
10:55 pm
Rocsi = Mud Duck
It will be interesting to see if they will vote Vick into the Hall of Fame
Grandad
August 11th, 2011
11:40 pm
Hey Troll, Now That I Know Who You Are…..
“the best bait for a rat trap is peanut butter”
-anonymouse-
Buddy Grizzard
August 12th, 2011
11:28 am
Douchebag AJC closing our blog any minute. When they close it, make all Hawks comments on Page 1 of every new Bradley and Schultz column. Let them know they can’t shut us up and lets have fun trolling the Falcons and Braves fans they keep blogs open for.
vava74
August 12th, 2011
11:29 am
Najeh,
I am not a football fan, but as an “adopted atlantan” I follow at a moderate distance what happens with all ATL teams (I do watch football every once in a while).
I watched with some morbid curiosity Vick’s comeback last year so my guess is that it is painful to go through this experience as a Falcons’ fan.
But, as a layman asking an opinion, don’t you think Vick in ATL may not have been exactly the same player that he apparently has become after his time in jail and his redemption?
As his path into unlawful and questionable activities apparently testifies, wasn’t Vick more or less stranded in a “vastly talented, already extremely wealthy, but not focused enough” mode?
Could it be that after his conviction he would always need a fresh start somewhere else in order to going back into full warrior mode? He also had to prove his worth last year in order to get the $$ and be able to pay his debts, so the space for him to show flashes of immense talent but lack of maturity was gone.
I would go out on limb and say that in much much much less extent, J-Smoove suffers from the same problems.
He is not was talented/gifted as Vick and also not as potentially volatile, but he lacks the maturity that Vick also seemed to lack.
Am I wrong?
Slimjr
August 12th, 2011
11:37 am
it was a good pick!
Dude,excuse me mam.I believe your a women. You’re stick is getting very old!!!!
vava74
August 12th, 2011
11:54 am
It’s pretty freaking annoying that the blog does not have a mechanism whereby you have to log on in order to post and that way lock in your moniker.
How difficult would be to implement this? Heck, not only we have to put up with gazillion messages saying that “Thabeet is the next Mutombo” but also have to out up with childish behaviors?
Grandad
August 12th, 2011
2:20 pm
vava74;
We have an All-Pro QB in ATL now named Matty Ice !
Last time I checked, he was pretty good.
The Falcons have had 3 consecutive winning seasons,
for the 1st time ever.
They won 13 games [reg season] last season.
Vick is gone. New era is here.
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For those who contrast the shading,
of pheomelanin Matt -vs- the eumelanin Mike;
understand that the rest of the offense consists of :
Fullback = whatever a mughelli is ? (eumelanin)
RG = ?
Clabo = I swear – I don’t know his melanin count.
[nor his eye color]
Center & LT = pheomelanin
TE = latino (coffee with cream) I don’t know ? [bronceada-lanin]
The rest = eumelanin
[not my melanin, but eumelanin]
Final count: (offense)
pheos – 3
eus – 5
brons -1
?s – 1
don’t knows – 1
(defense)
11 – 0;
unless Beer-man plays.
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silly huh !
Grandad
August 12th, 2011
3:08 pm
To the dmb stalker:
[and yes, I know who you are]
” Do you *think you are all that? ”
~No~
I *know I’m all that !
How do you reckon I figured out who you are?
Now go away, or, I’m gonna let the “cat” out’a the bag.
(no need for a mouse-trap when you have a cat)
AJC already knows…Ha !
Grandad
August 12th, 2011
3:58 pm
Time for…..G-dad’s Trade O` the Day;
*[the new CBA could change everything]
Memphis gets – Joe Johnson
-in return-
the Hawks receive – Rudy Gay & OJ Mayo
-why does Memphis do the deal-
* They have already signed Randolph
* They did as we did & gave Gay too much money
* They need to re-sign Gasol
* Mayo = salary dump
* By switching allocations from Mayo to Joe,
they can use the xtra $ for Gasol. *[5.6 $ mil $ next yr]
plus – Joe plays the [2] pos.
Memphis immediately a threat in West !
Hawks = No Brainer !
doc
August 12th, 2011
5:29 pm
sorry vava74, that is pure unadulterated nonsense (would say it louder if i could as in bs) and slander to even come close to putting josh in that light. as a fan who loved to see mike vick play, we were often not allowed to because he was not interested in learning the game of playing it, training to do it and staying sober mentally and that is testimony. i suspected he was stoned sometimes he played back then specifically a game in san diego and it was confirmed along the way where he even admitted to quitting. he had the same high ankle sprain josh had and took three months to recover and josh was out there in two weeks flying through the air as mike was saying he couldnt be himself with the injury essentially quitting on his coach who was bringing him along correctly.
thankfully mike has served his time and has righted himself from the depths he took himself that no one else had a part in, associating himself with the wrong crowd. josh drives me crazy and i have been the first here to suggest he could use a bit of help in the sports psych field as many have including braves icon john smoltz but josh smith has always played hard though sometimes not in the way people wanted him to and has trained hard to develop every step of the way including his three ball
and several years ago to going to houston to work with the dream, long before queen had a notion to do it. dont put josh in that category. sorry, it doesnt belong in a conversation about josh smith and shallow of you to go there as an occasional atl sports fan. maybe compare him with the self destructive powers of tiger as someone who had the world at his finger tips, as did mike, to think he was above it all, to see it fly away in a burning heap but not josh