When people talk about Samuel Dalembert the conversation often goes something like this: Did you see Dalembert last night? Yeah, he looked clueless out there on the court. I know, and he needs to shut his mouth about playing time, too. I don't know what the hell Billy King was thinking when he signed him to that long-term contract. The Sixers should try and trade him. I know I have personally been in a few conversations just like that about Sammy. Well tonight I thought I'd switch it up … [Read more...]
Post Birthday Sports Blogging
March 27, 2008 By 7 Comments
Finally! Back sports blogging again. I have been caught up in March Madness, then Easter came, and Monday was my birthday which I planned on posting then. But I got this new laptop, and after 45 minutes on the phone with Dell support yesterday I finally got it working right after 3 days of frustration. A lot has happened since my last post and much more to come. So lets get right into it. The 76ers are two games above .500, the 6th seed in the Eastern conference, only a half game behind … [Read more...]
Villanova’s Comeback Keeps Big 5 Alive in NCAA Tourney
March 22, 2008 By 1 Comment
Ironically, the last Philadelphia school to get in the 2008 NCAA tournament is now the only team to survive the opening round. Villanova beat Clemson 75-69 in one of the last games of the night - and it was a great one. Villanova struggled to handle Clemson's relentless pressure in the first half committing the bulk of their 19 turnovers in the opening 20-minutes. That helped the Tigers get up on Nova by as much as 18 and took a 12-point lead into the half. The Wildcats are no strangers to … [Read more...]
76ers Lay an Egg in Orlando: Make Me Look Bad
March 21, 2008 By 5 Comments
Coming off an emotionally charged win on Wednesday in Allen Iverson's long awaited return to Philly the 76ers showed clear signs of a let down against the Orlando Magic tonight. From the opening minutes Orlando jumped all over the Sixers, and I could tell it was just going to be one of those nights. Orlando won the game with their league-leading 3-point attack, shooting 14-23 from beyond. That was enough to overcome the 21 turnovers the Sixers forced. On the other side, the 76ers simply … [Read more...]
AI’s Return Proves to be the Perfect Ending for the 76ers
March 19, 2008 By 12 Comments
The game Sixers fans have been waiting for has finally come and gone. I had the pleasure of sitting in the lower level at the Wachovia Center directly across from the Denver bench for Allen Iverson's return to Philly, as evidenced by the photograph above. And the game was everything a fan could have hoped for. This makes two perfect 76ers' games in a row that I have attended. We got a great high-scoring affair, some fantastic plays on both ends, a very good game from AI and most … [Read more...]
Take a Look Inside the Philadelphia 76ers’ Locker Room
March 18, 2008 By 10 Comments
According to the 76ers' PR people the Sixers are the only NBA team that allows fans in their locker room. I don't know if that is true or just PR propaganda to shed a positive and unique light on the team; either way it is pretty cool they let fans in there. As you already know, Saturday I was at the San Antonio game. I went with my gf who got tickets through her college's (Franklin & Marshall) Philadelphia alumni chapter. (The Sixers' VP of Sales is an F&M alum.) They raffled off … [Read more...]
Sixers Handle Spurs – ‘Tough Stretch’ Becomes Win Streak
March 15, 2008 By 13 Comments
I am writing this post after getting home from another superb performance and win by our 76ers over the San Antonio Spurs. That means my head has not exploded - yet. In my opinion this was the perfect basketball game to attend when you are a die-hard fan of the home team has 3 main characteristics. Some exciting plays and moments. That can be dunks, crossovers or draining a few big three point shots. A comfortable lead that is not too large that you lose interest because the game is … [Read more...]
Someone Just Solidified NCAA Player of the Year
March 15, 2008 By 11 Comments
Is there any question who the national player of the year in college basketball is now? I am a huge UNC fan, always have been and always will be. In my time following the team, there has never been a more likeable player than Tyler Hansbrough, and today was just another example why. He does everything well on the college level, but that isn't enough for him. Every game he goes out there and works harder than any other player on the floor. If their was a picture in the dictionary next to the … [Read more...]
Letdown My @#$ – Sixers’ Comeback Quiets the Skeptics
March 15, 2008 By 8 Comments
Tell the truth, how many of you either turned the game off or accepted the loss when the 76ers were down 16 points at the beginning of the 4th quarter? You look at the lackluster line-up of Sixers reserves on the floor, and everyone is saying "Ok, this game is over." In fact Mark Zumoff and Bob Salmi had a whole conversation about when Mo Cheeks would concede the game and rest his starters, knowing they had to play the defending champs tomorrow. No no no. Those "scrubs" led by Rodney … [Read more...]
Temple and St. Joe’s to Battle for Big 5 Tradition in A10 Final
March 14, 2008 By 1 Comment
Whew, we can finally take a sigh of relief. The last month of the college basketball season has been filled with uncertainty for the city of Philadelphia and its fans. We have been sweating bullets wondering if the Big 5's (+ Drexel) NCAA tournament streak would be broken in 2008. If you doubt that insecurity in Philly, read this, this, this and this. The 31-year streak is in tact. With both Temple and St. Joe's advancing to the Atlantic 10 Conference Final, we are guaranteed at least one … [Read more...]
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