Comments on: Sixers Beat the Knicks Without Playing Much Defense http://www.reclinergm.com/sixers-vs-knicks-a-new-beginning/ Philly sports blog for diehard Sixers & Phillies fans Fri, 30 Jul 2010 03:49:30 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Sixers vs. Knicks: Not a Gimmie http://www.reclinergm.com/sixers-vs-knicks-a-new-beginning/#comment-12766 Sixers vs. Knicks: Not a Gimmie Fri, 27 Feb 2009 23:59:02 +0000 http://www.reclinergm.com/?p=3959#comment-12766 [...] 116 - 110 (6-point win) [...] [...] 116 – 110 (6-point win) [...]

]]> By: jjg http://www.reclinergm.com/sixers-vs-knicks-a-new-beginning/#comment-11288 jjg Mon, 26 Jan 2009 05:36:07 +0000 http://www.reclinergm.com/?p=3959#comment-11288 <strong>Chris Iafolla</strong>  Read and appreciated your thoughts on McNabb.  Just have to say in reply, T.O. has no power to steamroll anyone's reputation - we make our own, entirely.  Also, Philadelphia took to Iverson, a flawed scoring savant who had many brushes with  controversy, for his court brilliance, obvious competitive courage (that inspired '01 teammates beyond their norms) and personal authenticity.  McNabb, as a personality, is like a suburban shopping mall:  lights are on, open for business, but spending one's time there is a bland and largely artificial experience ... reason for the city/QB disconnect.  Lastly, Ike Reese, a knowledgeable ex-teammate and frank commentator said on radio today that Donovan "gets a tight sphincter"  in big games and critical moments - hardly an endorsement of the QB who so enchants Pete.  Chris Iafolla  Read and appreciated your thoughts on McNabb.  Just have to say in reply, T.O. has no power to steamroll anyone’s reputation - we make our own, entirely.  Also, Philadelphia took to Iverson, a flawed scoring savant who had many brushes with  controversy, for his court brilliance, obvious competitive courage (that inspired ‘01 teammates beyond their norms) and personal authenticity.  McNabb, as a personality, is like a suburban shopping mall:  lights are on, open for business, but spending one’s time there is a bland and largely artificial experience … reason for the city/QB disconnect.  Lastly, Ike Reese, a knowledgeable ex-teammate and frank commentator said on radio today that Donovan “gets a tight sphincter” 
in big games and critical moments – hardly an endorsement of the QB who so enchants Pete. 

]]> By: Mike http://www.reclinergm.com/sixers-vs-knicks-a-new-beginning/#comment-11286 Mike Mon, 26 Jan 2009 03:58:28 +0000 http://www.reclinergm.com/?p=3959#comment-11286 RRose, what are you talking about?  Of course the fans didn't give him a standing ovation when he checked into the game but he definitely got a very nice, warm response from where I was sitting. The McNabb thing last night was definitely strange.  They kept his picture on the jumbotron for a few extended seconds, almost begging him to acknowledge the crowd, which appropriately got louder & louder, but he just sat there with a completely blank expression on his face.  The only time he seemed to interact with anyone was the jabbing back & forth with Nate Robinson.  I did notice though that he stayed for the entire game.  Most high profile celebrities who sit where he did sneak out midway thru the 4th. RRose, what are you talking about?  Of course the fans didn’t give him a standing ovation when he checked into the game but he definitely got a very nice, warm response from where I was sitting.

The McNabb thing last night was definitely strange.  They kept his picture on the jumbotron for a few extended seconds, almost begging him to acknowledge the crowd, which appropriately got louder & louder, but he just sat there with a completely blank expression on his face.  The only time he seemed to interact with anyone was the jabbing back & forth with Nate Robinson.  I did notice though that he stayed for the entire game.  Most high profile celebrities who sit where he did sneak out midway thru the 4th.

]]> By: RRose http://www.reclinergm.com/sixers-vs-knicks-a-new-beginning/#comment-11278 RRose Sun, 25 Jan 2009 23:00:32 +0000 http://www.reclinergm.com/?p=3959#comment-11278 Dannie  I read a recent article with Kate Fagan and I believe another with  Bob Ford in the Inquire that bascially says he has to get with the program.  Its not blatant but its almost saying hey Elton this team is better without you, so get on board.  Or better yet, not actually stated but maybe,  just maybe ES made a mistake choosing Brand.  I'm all for waiting patiently, championships are built with a lot of luck involved.   During the Knicks game he got introduced with no applause no hey welcome back ovation.    Pretty silent greeting.  I just hope we aren't too quick to look past the feeling a lot of us had when he was signed.  OR I'm totally reading every thing wrong and I'll eat these words at a later date.  But I related his non ovation to the non response McNabb gave with his recognition at the game.  They both seemed similar to me in a sense.  Dannie  I read a recent article with Kate Fagan and I believe another with  Bob Ford in the Inquire that bascially says he has to get with the program.  Its not blatant but its almost saying hey Elton this team is better without you, so get on board.  Or better yet, not actually stated but maybe,  just maybe ES made a mistake choosing Brand.  I’m all for waiting patiently, championships are built with a lot of luck involved.   During the Knicks game he got introduced with no applause no hey welcome back ovation.    Pretty silent greeting.  I just hope we aren’t too quick to look past the feeling a lot of us had when he was signed.  OR I’m totally reading every thing wrong and I’ll eat these words at a later date.  But I related his non ovation to the non response McNabb gave with his recognition at the game.  They both seemed similar to me in a sense. 

]]> By: deepsixersuede http://www.reclinergm.com/sixers-vs-knicks-a-new-beginning/#comment-11277 deepsixersuede Sun, 25 Jan 2009 22:27:50 +0000 http://www.reclinergm.com/?p=3959#comment-11277 We sometimes take durability for granted as far as Iggy,A.Miller and most of our team is concerned but seeing that Redd is out for the year gives me an appreciation for our "old" point guard who never misses a start. We sometimes take durability for granted as far as Iggy,A.Miller and most of our team is concerned but seeing that Redd is out for the year gives me an appreciation for our “old” point guard who never misses a start.

]]> By: Pete http://www.reclinergm.com/sixers-vs-knicks-a-new-beginning/#comment-11272 Pete Sun, 25 Jan 2009 20:43:12 +0000 http://www.reclinergm.com/?p=3959#comment-11272 Chris - <div> </div> <div>jjg believes McNabb is the 6th (or was it 7th?) best QB in Philly history..... good luck!!</div> Chris -

jjg believes McNabb is the 6th (or was it 7th?) best QB in Philly history….. good luck!!
]]> By: Rob http://www.reclinergm.com/sixers-vs-knicks-a-new-beginning/#comment-11271 Rob Sun, 25 Jan 2009 19:59:17 +0000 http://www.reclinergm.com/?p=3959#comment-11271 One thing is for sure: the Sixers matching up with other uptempo teams are going to be FUN and high scoring.  I can't recall the last time I considered a Knicks-Sixers matchup FUN (of course with the Sixers winning those games of course!) One thing is for sure: the Sixers matching up with other uptempo teams are going to be FUN and high scoring.  I can’t recall the last time I considered a Knicks-Sixers matchup FUN (of course with the Sixers winning those games of course!)

]]> By: Chris Iafolla http://www.reclinergm.com/sixers-vs-knicks-a-new-beginning/#comment-11270 Chris Iafolla Sun, 25 Jan 2009 19:20:12 +0000 http://www.reclinergm.com/?p=3959#comment-11270 jjg, I have to disagree with you on the McNabb issue.  Recently, I think you are right; he has made passive aggressive comments to the media and should let some of these issues roll off his back.  But look back across his time here.  When he was perceived as a "company man" the fans and the media got on him for not being honest.  When he takes the occasional shot at the media or the orgnization now, he is criticized for saying too much.  The media and fan base can't have it both ways with him.  You say all of the criticism he has been given, he has asked for?  Did he ask for Rush Limbaugh?  Did he ask to be called out by the NAACP?  Did he ask for TO to steamroll his reputation and his team? I do understand where you are coming from in some sense.  McNabb needs to get thicker skin and stop taking things so personally.  I believe that the majority of the city wants him back, knows he is the best quarterback this franchise has ever had and generally supports him. But he seems to listen to the vocal minority instead of the silent majority.  So does he deserve to be criticized and scrutinized?  Of course.  Is the level he receives commiserate with other stars in this city?  Not even close. Take Allen Iverson for example.  When the guy was here, the same knock could be made against him.  He was a great player that could not lead a team to a championship.  For the most part, the city still embraced him.  Not to mention, as people, McNabb and Iverson are worlds apart.  Why then does McNabb get the criticism when others do not?  It's the "Rocky" mentality of this city.  We appreciate athletes that do a lot with a little and despise those that do little with a lot.  It is not a bad trait, but does explain the love/hate relationship with many players. jjg, I have to disagree with you on the McNabb issue.  Recently, I think you are right; he has made passive aggressive comments to the media and should let some of these issues roll off his back.  But look back across his time here.  When he was perceived as a “company man” the fans and the media got on him for not being honest.  When he takes the occasional shot at the media or the orgnization now, he is criticized for saying too much.  The media and fan base can’t have it both ways with him.  You say all of the criticism he has been given, he has asked for?  Did he ask for Rush Limbaugh?  Did he ask to be called out by the NAACP?  Did he ask for TO to steamroll his reputation and his team?

I do understand where you are coming from in some sense.  McNabb needs to get thicker skin and stop taking things so personally.  I believe that the majority of the city wants him back, knows he is the best quarterback this franchise has ever had and generally supports him. But he seems to listen to the vocal minority instead of the silent majority.  So does he deserve to be criticized and scrutinized?  Of course.  Is the level he receives commiserate with other stars in this city?  Not even close.

Take Allen Iverson for example.  When the guy was here, the same knock could be made against him.  He was a great player that could not lead a team to a championship.  For the most part, the city still embraced him.  Not to mention, as people, McNabb and Iverson are worlds apart.  Why then does McNabb get the criticism when others do not?  It’s the “Rocky” mentality of this city.  We appreciate athletes that do a lot with a little and despise those that do little with a lot.  It is not a bad trait, but does explain the love/hate relationship with many players.

]]> By: jjg http://www.reclinergm.com/sixers-vs-knicks-a-new-beginning/#comment-11269 jjg Sun, 25 Jan 2009 18:01:11 +0000 http://www.reclinergm.com/?p=3959#comment-11269 <strong>RRose</strong>  Couldn't disagree more.  Any antipathy, or even limitations of respect, that Donovan senses from fans, he's brought on himself (excluding Cataldi's band on draft day) with hot-and-cold play and big game failures, and his own passive-aggressive sniping in media relations (distancing activity for sure) from the bunker in his mind ... an odd creation as he's been a favored son of Eagles oranization for a decade.  If you can't stand the heat, don't cash the boffo paychecks.  He's learned that lip service and hype doesn't go over big in Philly.  Goes for Brand too.  "Just do it" or expect continued bashing, as you call it.  Philly's ready, is always ready - ask Bobby Clarke, Pete Rose, Moses Malone and Wilbert Montgomery; they didn't wait for bouquets.  You're not great until proven great.  Don't wanna be here, ask out.       RRose  Couldn’t disagree more.  Any antipathy, or even limitations of respect, that Donovan senses from fans, he’s brought on himself (excluding Cataldi’s band on draft day) with hot-and-cold play and big game failures, and his own passive-aggressive sniping in media relations (distancing activity for sure) from the bunker in his mind … an odd creation as he’s been a favored son of Eagles oranization for a decade.  If you can’t stand the heat, don’t cash the boffo paychecks.  He’s learned that lip service and hype doesn’t go over big in Philly.  Goes for Brand too.  “Just do it” or expect continued bashing, as you call it.  Philly’s ready, is always ready – ask Bobby Clarke, Pete Rose, Moses Malone and Wilbert Montgomery; they didn’t wait for bouquets.  You’re not great until proven great.  Don’t wanna be here, ask out.    

 

]]> By: guest http://www.reclinergm.com/sixers-vs-knicks-a-new-beginning/#comment-11268 guest Sun, 25 Jan 2009 17:43:49 +0000 http://www.reclinergm.com/?p=3959#comment-11268 jjg, I am still mad at Nate Robinson for beating Andre Iguodala in that slam dunk contest a couple years back.  Iggy got robbed big time. I actually think its a good sign that we can win without playing good defense.  Most of our struggles this year (as far as stats go) have been on the offensive end.  Its good to see us drop triple digits every once in a while. The Knicks bench was great. They accounted for over half of the Knicks points.  Tim Thomas was a tough match up for us.  It seemed like everytime we were about to put the game out of reach, he would nail a three.  And he just didnt miss anything. A fun game to watch and its good to see a full stadium too.  After these next two road games we have 7 straight at home. Should be interesting.  I dont know about you guys but Im circling the Heat Game.  Could be a game that we jump up the the sixth seed with a win. jjg, I am still mad at Nate Robinson for beating Andre Iguodala in that slam dunk contest a couple years back.  Iggy got robbed big time.

I actually think its a good sign that we can win without playing good defense.  Most of our struggles this year (as far as stats go) have been on the offensive end.  Its good to see us drop triple digits every once in a while.

The Knicks bench was great. They accounted for over half of the Knicks points.  Tim Thomas was a tough match up for us.  It seemed like everytime we were about to put the game out of reach, he would nail a three.  And he just didnt miss anything.

A fun game to watch and its good to see a full stadium too.  After these next two road games we have 7 straight at home. Should be interesting.  I dont know about you guys but Im circling the Heat Game.  Could be a game that we jump up the the sixth seed with a win.

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