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Comment on Random Thoughts on Browns draft and Cavs season by Nick

Nick — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 19:15:28 +0000

I like the Richardson pick, I’m not fine with the trade up to take him, even if the rumors were true and someone was gonna trade up with Minnesota to pick up Richardson, there were still plenty of holes to fill on our squad or moves to make with other teams for valuable players on the board. I hate Weeden at 22, i doubt he would have gone before our 37th overall pick (yes the jokes are funny Ben), but, is Colt really gone?? do we have another controversy?? more quarterback competition?? still no quality receiver to throw the ball to? awesome…..

Comment on We have a different definition of ‘wise’ by On the Cavs, Tanking and Lester Hudson | WaitingForNextYear

On the Cavs, Tanking and Lester Hudson | WaitingForNextYear — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 14:00:22 +0000

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LeBron felt the same way about Luke Jackson | Ben Blog — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 23:29:37 +0000

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Comment on We have a different definition of ‘wise’ by Nick

Nick — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 10:53:18 +0000

Sometimes I wonder how some of these so called experts made it to the level they’re at with the way they think. As a loyal, die hard Cavs fan, but also a logical one, I couldn’t agree with you more. If this was a squad that could be running together for another 3 years, meaning a healthy Andy, Jamison and Parker in their late 20′s as opposed to mid 30′s, Sessions as a great back-up that has more trade value to us than on the court value, then I’d be all about making the playoffs at an 8 seed, even losing four straight, and building confidence in Kyrie and Thompson. BUT, Jamison will not be here next year, I hope the same can be said for Parker, I’d love to see a healthy Andy, and I’d love to see Sessions traded to help a true playoff contender.

Antwan Jamison, Alonzo Gee, Anthony Parker. Three players who have started and play 20 plus minutes a game this season that will likely not be back next season. Excuse me for looking towards the future when it’s obvious we will have almost an entirely new squad to run with next year. And what happens then? We probably hang in limbo for another season or two and make an 8 seed for the playoffs to lose in the first round.

I’ve never rooted for the Cavs to lose. I may have secretly hoped that some teams make a lucky, or really hard, last second shot to win over the Cavs, but I’ve never wanted them to lose. Play hard, win the games you should, lose to teams who are obviously better than you, don’t get blown out, top 10 pick next season. I’d rather see another young talent grow and develop with Kyrie and Tristan, as opposed to going around in free agency to find the pieces we’re missing and trying to make them fit into the puzzle.

Comment on We have a different definition of ‘wise’ by _Believeland

_Believeland — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 10:41:50 +0000

I’m so glad I called you out. I agree 653%. I hate losing. HATE IT. Stop calling me a bad fan when I give out a muzzled “huzzah” when we lose. If we are going to lose – I want to lose with games filled with minutes by KI, TT, AG, SS, CE, and other youth. Not by #VeteranLeadership step-back game losing 3s or Olé defense. The Cavs need to make the minutes be future development minutes, not AP, AJ, Imma-get-mine minutes (I mean unless it’s a showcase game for a trade). They will not be here in 2 years (prays for this Friday to make me correct). Good post. Now if I can call you out to get that $20 you owe me…..

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Comment on So This Happened by On Sports Hate | WaitingForNextYear

On Sports Hate | WaitingForNextYear — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 21:21:59 +0000

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Comment on Toronto 104, Cleveland 96 by Ion66

Ion66 — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 19:45:07 +0000

Under new coach Dwane Caey, the Raptors have been working hard to focus on the defensive side of the game, and it’s paying off so far. Hopefully between the new coaching and a few new players, they wont be immediately tagged as a team that plays no defence. I thought they played decent D against the Cavs, who may also have been expecting less of an effort (or succsess) on D as well. Once the Cavs rookies get in the groove, and they start to respect the Raps new system more, I think we’ll see some closer games later in the year.

Comment on Toronto 104, Cleveland 96 by _Believeland

_Believeland — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 15:14:38 +0000

agree ^45 power…..smart stuff…. And If Jamison get 3 blocks in a game will you shave off the #Monsterchops?

Comment on Toronto 104, Cleveland 96 by Toronto Raptors Morning Coffee Dec 27 | Raptors Republic | ESPN TrueHoop's Toronto Raptors Blog

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 14:06:41 +0000

[...] Ben Blog I don’t and won’t expect the Cavs to compete, let alone win, on a night-to-night basis. But they were facing the Toronto we-don’t-play-defense Raptors as their home opener. This game wasn’t a gimme (no games will be a gimme for this team) but it was certainly winnable. Seeing the poor defensive effort and stagnant offense was disheartening. [...]