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Random Thoughts on Browns draft and Cavs season

Posted on 2012/04/27

- The Cleveland Browns have a new starting running back and quarterback.  I’m cool with this. I wanted Claiborne, the corner from LSU (I liked the idea of stacking the defense) but I can’t fault them with upgrading their shitty … Continue reading →

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LeBron felt the same way about Luke Jackson

Posted on 2012/03/22

I’m probably too excited, but the basketball dork in me is thrilled by this. From Tom Reed, Plain Dealer: Some high draft picks do not want to attend the NBA’s summer league after they have established themselves. Irving is not … Continue reading →

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We have a different definition of ‘wise’

Posted on 2012/03/13

With a record of 15-23, the Cavs are in a virtual tie with the New York Knicks (18-24) and Milwaukee Bucks (18-24) for the 8th seed in the Eastern Conference playoff race. If the Cavs were in the West, their … Continue reading →

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Cavs face a playoff team, don’t get blown out

Posted on 2012/01/25

I mean, they still lost, of course. But by not-as-much! The final was 92-85. Single digits! This meeting with LeBron and the Heat felt a little different. Instead of some CLEVELAND vs LEBRON battle (that some folk just can’t get … Continue reading →

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Toronto 104, Cleveland 96

Posted on 2011/12/27

Same shit, different year. Before I get all ranty, I’ll point out that this is just one game and it’s way too early to draw any real conclusions about this team or any particular player. And yes, the Cavs losing … Continue reading →

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Thanks For Making Ryan Hollins Try Hard That One Time

Posted on 2011/12/15

also for Kyrie Irving:  It’s unclear when or even if Baron Davis plays again this season, but it definitely won’t be as a member of the Cavaliers. The club released the 32-year-old point guard Wednesday night through the amnesty clause, allowing it … Continue reading →

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Cavs to pursue Anthony Parker

Posted on 2011/12/01

Awesome. From Sam Amico: Sources have indicated the Cavs are likely to offer free agent Anthony Parker a two-year deal. Parker, 36, started the majority of games at shooting guard last season. “They want to keep him,” one source said. … Continue reading →

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BenBlog Book Review: ‘Pass the Nuts’ by Dan Coughlin

Posted on 2011/12/01

This book is fun. Full stop. Filled with stories of Cleveland sports history, local media nuggets and a dash of drinking shenanigans, Pass the Nuts was quite simply a bunch of fun to read. The book’s subtitle is “More Stories About … Continue reading →

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Give thanks

Posted on 2011/11/23

(Note: If you feel like you’ve read this before, you did. Last year. I cleaned some things up and moved some stuff around, but the post itself is mostly unchanged.) While it hasn’t always been the case, Thanksgiving is my … Continue reading →

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Etan Thomas and the 99%

Posted on 2011/11/13

With it looking more and more likely that the NBA players will reject the owners’ latest offer, Etan Thomas took to the pages of ESPN to explain the players’ side. I found the piece very interesting, especially how Thomas chose characterize the … Continue reading →

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