Comments on: Smith: Win or it’s a “wasted season” http://blogs.ajc.com/jeff-schultz-blog/2009/04/17/hawks-know-close-isnt-good-enough-this-time/ This AJC sports blogger takes things seriously when he has to, but he really would rather not Sat, 11 Feb 2012 02:33:12 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: home and family http://blogs.ajc.com/jeff-schultz-blog/2009/04/17/hawks-know-close-isnt-good-enough-this-time/comment-page-2/#comment-163538 home and family Sun, 11 Jul 2010 06:38:52 +0000 http://blogs.ajc.com/jeff-schultz-blog/?p=740#comment-163538 Hi dude , Why dont u put facebook badge on your blog? Because I want to follow your facebook. Thank you Regards Admin Hi dude , Why dont u put facebook badge on your blog? Because I want to follow your facebook. Thank you Regards Admin

]]> By: truth-serum http://blogs.ajc.com/jeff-schultz-blog/2009/04/17/hawks-know-close-isnt-good-enough-this-time/comment-page-2/#comment-1996 truth-serum Tue, 21 Apr 2009 01:16:54 +0000 http://blogs.ajc.com/jeff-schultz-blog/?p=740#comment-1996 tale of woe April 20th, 2009 4:51 pm I appreciate the honor of you singling me out. I’m flattered. I don’t know you, or care to. Thanks have a nice day. Schultz, why are you trying to make an issue of judgment about Woodson’s Job? The city is behind Woodson and his crews just like the bubbas are behind you and your crew. Sund came out in an article published by the AJC last week and praise and congratulated Woodson. Charles Barkley and TNT's Crew praised the work of Woodson. It clear to see that he has done an outstanding job and will be back next year no matter what your mouth says. Woodson is a winner and we are lucky to have him!!! Just like the many guys on here that see you for who and what you are, guys that matter like Sund and Barkley see Woodson for who and what he is. You are narrow, divisive and unfair. You may not like it but that’s my impression of you and no matter how many bubbas you send after me I’ve read enough of your writings to know what you are about. Mike Woodson isn’t talking to you because he too, can see through you. Of all those coaches you named that are speaking to you how many are Black? How can you suddenly be ignorant of why Woody isn’t speaking to you? When you read the other sports writers post they have hundreds of different responses because they are fair journalist. You are a race baiter. Should you receive mercy when you showed none? Let’s ask Michael Vick did you show him any mercy... Woodson will be back next year regardless of what the Hawks do in the playoffs. Win lose or draw in any round and the Hawks will still be playing at or equal to their talent level. Woodson does a Great Job. tale of woe

April 20th, 2009
4:51 pm

I appreciate the honor of you singling me out. I’m flattered. I don’t know you, or care to. Thanks have a nice day.

Schultz, why are you trying to make an issue of judgment about Woodson’s Job? The city is behind Woodson and his crews just like the bubbas are behind you and your crew.
Sund came out in an article published by the AJC last week and praise and congratulated Woodson. Charles Barkley and TNT’s Crew praised the work of Woodson. It clear to see that he has done an outstanding job and will be back next year no matter what your mouth says.
Woodson is a winner and we are lucky to have him!!!
Just like the many guys on here that see you for who and what you are, guys that matter like Sund and Barkley see Woodson for who and what he is.

You are narrow, divisive and unfair. You may not like it but that’s my impression of you and no matter how many bubbas you send after me I’ve read enough of your writings to know what you are about.

Mike Woodson isn’t talking to you because he too, can see through you. Of all those coaches you named that are speaking to you how many are Black? How can you suddenly be ignorant of why Woody isn’t speaking to you? When you read the other sports writers post they have hundreds of different responses because they are fair journalist. You are a race baiter. Should you receive mercy when you showed none? Let’s ask Michael Vick did you show him any mercy…

Woodson will be back next year regardless of what the Hawks do in the playoffs. Win lose or draw in any round and the Hawks will still be playing at or equal to their talent level. Woodson does a Great Job.

]]> By: tale of woe http://blogs.ajc.com/jeff-schultz-blog/2009/04/17/hawks-know-close-isnt-good-enough-this-time/comment-page-2/#comment-1985 tale of woe Mon, 20 Apr 2009 20:51:17 +0000 http://blogs.ajc.com/jeff-schultz-blog/?p=740#comment-1985 I rarely read the comments, but some of you guys have way too much time on your hands. Jeff, don't let a few rotten tomatoes get you down. I think the Hawks have done good this year and I think Woodson is getting better as a coach. I still think he isn't very creative and doesn't know what he wants to do most of the time. I always look at the plays after a timeout and 8/10 times we turn the ball over or make a stupid play. To me, that is coaching... Anyway, I am hoping we win this series quickly as I think the Cavs will be waiting for us after their 4 game series with the Pistons. I am curious - Truth-serum , do you have a job? If so, what do you do? You have way too much time and think way too much into some of these things. Are you lonely? I rarely read the comments, but some of you guys have way too much time on your hands. Jeff, don’t let a few rotten tomatoes get you down. I think the Hawks have done good this year and I think Woodson is getting better as a coach. I still think he isn’t very creative and doesn’t know what he wants to do most of the time. I always look at the plays after a timeout and 8/10 times we turn the ball over or make a stupid play. To me, that is coaching…

Anyway, I am hoping we win this series quickly as I think the Cavs will be waiting for us after their 4 game series with the Pistons.

I am curious – Truth-serum , do you have a job? If so, what do you do? You have way too much time and think way too much into some of these things. Are you lonely?

]]> By: Jeff Schultz http://blogs.ajc.com/jeff-schultz-blog/2009/04/17/hawks-know-close-isnt-good-enough-this-time/comment-page-1/#comment-1982 Jeff Schultz Mon, 20 Apr 2009 14:48:18 +0000 http://blogs.ajc.com/jeff-schultz-blog/?p=740#comment-1982 Snowman -- no question Woodson outcoached Spoelstra last night. Kudos to him and everybody in a Hawks uniform. Hawks were in control for all except the first five seconds (Wade's dunk). The only thing I don't like is we have to wait three days for game two. Thank TV for that one. Three games in seven days? (Sun-Wed-Sat.) Hate it, hate it, hate it. (Yes people, in that sense I'm a hater.) Heading out to practice today, will post a column this afternoon. Snowman — no question Woodson outcoached Spoelstra last night. Kudos to him and everybody in a Hawks uniform. Hawks were in control for all except the first five seconds (Wade’s dunk).

The only thing I don’t like is we have to wait three days for game two. Thank TV for that one. Three games in seven days? (Sun-Wed-Sat.) Hate it, hate it, hate it. (Yes people, in that sense I’m a hater.)

Heading out to practice today, will post a column this afternoon.

]]> By: Ted Striker http://blogs.ajc.com/jeff-schultz-blog/2009/04/17/hawks-know-close-isnt-good-enough-this-time/comment-page-1/#comment-1981 Ted Striker Mon, 20 Apr 2009 12:06:33 +0000 http://blogs.ajc.com/jeff-schultz-blog/?p=740#comment-1981 Something tells me that 'Frosty' will be back again someday. Something tells me that ‘Frosty’ will be back again someday.

]]> By: Snowman http://blogs.ajc.com/jeff-schultz-blog/2009/04/17/hawks-know-close-isnt-good-enough-this-time/comment-page-1/#comment-1980 Snowman Mon, 20 Apr 2009 03:24:48 +0000 http://blogs.ajc.com/jeff-schultz-blog/?p=740#comment-1980 Outstanding job by all the Hawks tonight (by the way, on TV the place looked loud and rockin...sorry Jeff I think it was a sell-out, 18, 851!!!)...WOW!!!...They really looked sharp. Marvin and Zsa Zsa, a huge "Shout-out" for your efforts especially. Marvin got them going early and Zsa Zsa played hard and rugged tonight and was very, very effective when he was in there. One thing I will say about the Hawks, if you miss an open jump shot against them they will make you pay! (smile)...Congrats Josh, you played very, very well tonight getting out on the break. I would give him the game ball (except for the 3 pt. air ball he shot...smile...it was ok because it fell in Al's hands and he put it in for a lay-up)... Great night (holding the Heat to Just 7 points in the 4th!!!)... Jeff, Now that is coaching baby!!!!...I know you won't give coach any credit for that game plan and the preparation that goes with that however I'll tip my hat twice to coach for you for his execution of a terrific plan for game one. How does your "I Hate coach Woodson Hater Ade" taste tonight?...Good luck in game two to the Hawks!!!...Finally, the Hawks don't want or need your validation...I don't know why I respond to your non-sense anyway...Great job Hawks!!! (smile) Outstanding job by all the Hawks tonight (by the way, on TV the place looked loud and rockin…sorry Jeff I think it was a sell-out, 18, 851!!!)…WOW!!!…They really looked sharp. Marvin and Zsa Zsa, a huge “Shout-out” for your efforts especially. Marvin got them going early and Zsa Zsa played hard and rugged tonight and was very, very effective when he was in there.

One thing I will say about the Hawks, if you miss an open jump shot against them they will make you pay! (smile)…Congrats Josh, you played very, very well tonight getting out on the break. I would give him the game ball (except for the 3 pt. air ball he shot…smile…it was ok because it fell in Al’s hands and he put it in for a lay-up)… Great night (holding the Heat to Just 7 points in the 4th!!!)…

Jeff, Now that is coaching baby!!!!…I know you won’t give coach any credit for that game plan and the preparation that goes with that however I’ll tip my hat twice to coach for you for his execution of a terrific plan for game one. How does your “I Hate coach Woodson Hater Ade” taste tonight?…Good luck in game two to the Hawks!!!…Finally, the Hawks don’t want or need your validation…I don’t know why I respond to your non-sense anyway…Great job Hawks!!! (smile)

]]> By: Jeff Schultz http://blogs.ajc.com/jeff-schultz-blog/2009/04/17/hawks-know-close-isnt-good-enough-this-time/comment-page-1/#comment-1979 Jeff Schultz Sun, 19 Apr 2009 22:49:30 +0000 http://blogs.ajc.com/jeff-schultz-blog/?p=740#comment-1979 Great question, Snowman. I've asked Mike several times but he won't say. Hey, honestly, it really doesn't matter to me, and it certainly doesn't affect my coverage. There are several coaches and athletes I haven't liked personally in the past but sang their praises, and conversely there are several who I liked but criticized. I understand how easy and convenient it is for a reader/fan to believe, "Oh he hates him, so he criticizes him." But it really doesn't work that way. As for Mike, as a coach, I'll say now what I've said from the outset of this season -- if the Hawks win a playoff round, it will be a step forward and the question of his future will be put to rest. And I'll write it. Again. Great question, Snowman. I’ve asked Mike several times but he won’t say. Hey, honestly, it really doesn’t matter to me, and it certainly doesn’t affect my coverage. There are several coaches and athletes I haven’t liked personally in the past but sang their praises, and conversely there are several who I liked but criticized. I understand how easy and convenient it is for a reader/fan to believe, “Oh he hates him, so he criticizes him.” But it really doesn’t work that way. As for Mike, as a coach, I’ll say now what I’ve said from the outset of this season — if the Hawks win a playoff round, it will be a step forward and the question of his future will be put to rest. And I’ll write it. Again.

]]> By: KJ http://blogs.ajc.com/jeff-schultz-blog/2009/04/17/hawks-know-close-isnt-good-enough-this-time/comment-page-1/#comment-1978 KJ Sun, 19 Apr 2009 21:19:33 +0000 http://blogs.ajc.com/jeff-schultz-blog/?p=740#comment-1978 is it just me or does pau gasol look like a baby chicken? Orlando tips in a few minutes. Mark my words folks, if philly comes out hitting hard orlando is going to fold. is it just me or does pau gasol look like a baby chicken? Orlando tips in a few minutes. Mark my words folks, if philly comes out hitting hard orlando is going to fold.

]]> By: Snowman http://blogs.ajc.com/jeff-schultz-blog/2009/04/17/hawks-know-close-isnt-good-enough-this-time/comment-page-1/#comment-1977 Snowman Sun, 19 Apr 2009 20:58:56 +0000 http://blogs.ajc.com/jeff-schultz-blog/?p=740#comment-1977 So I geuss that explains why you NEVER have a positive thing to say about coach Woodson and the progress the Hawks have made. Very intersting...hhhmmmmmmmm...it actually explains allot...by the way, why is he not talking to you?...Go Hawks!!!...Good luck to them tonight!!!... So I geuss that explains why you NEVER have a positive thing to say about coach Woodson and the progress the Hawks have made. Very intersting…hhhmmmmmmmm…it actually explains allot…by the way, why is he not talking to you?…Go Hawks!!!…Good luck to them tonight!!!…

]]> By: Jeff Schultz http://blogs.ajc.com/jeff-schultz-blog/2009/04/17/hawks-know-close-isnt-good-enough-this-time/comment-page-1/#comment-1976 Jeff Schultz Sun, 19 Apr 2009 20:41:59 +0000 http://blogs.ajc.com/jeff-schultz-blog/?p=740#comment-1976 Utah's missing their center, Okur (hamstring) -- that hurts a little. But Lakers are so much the better team, obviously. Not sure anybody can stop them if they're on their game. Utah’s missing their center, Okur (hamstring) — that hurts a little. But Lakers are so much the better team, obviously. Not sure anybody can stop them if they’re on their game.

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