Resolutions...

It's that time of year again, where we make half hearted promises to better ourselves and contribute to the overall yummy goodness of man-kind. While putting realistic expectations on how my 2007 will unfold, I"d at least like to assemble a rough draft to help me in times of crisis.

1) Go to the beach more - Let's get some facts together on this 1, you have co-ed's freash from college, bars every block, and them either wet or frolicking in sand, all while being half naked. Why exactly I don't LIVE down there should be more of a question. Regardless of the "why's", lets just say I'll more than likely be tan by July 1.

2) Run - Being fat and wearing that leopard spandex my grandmother gace me for Christmas doesn't exactly bode well to sweep all the festive females listed in resolution #1. While going with the tried and true method of pouring rum infused drinks down their throat always seems to work, I'm going high class this year. Besides, I can't be drunk all summer, or can I.....

3) Drink More - I'll spare you the whole drink more beer, fish live in it, and the whole when you drink you sleep, when you sleep you don't sin, you don't sin you go to heaven non-sense, and cut to the facts. Drinking is fun. Not in just the obvious ways, but be honest, people are easier to tolerate while looking through hazy eyes and improper grammer. Which is better? Being the one who IS drunk, or taking car of someone drunk? Yup, drinking wins in a landslide. By the way... it's $2 to ride the ocean city drunk bus all day and night. So bloddy marys in the morning to Orange Crushes in the afternoon, and Yager Bombs til last call are all realistic possibilities. I may either meet 1000 people this summer, get laid a dozen times a month, and run a tab at both the Green Turtle and Birth Control Clinic while buying stock in Penacilin. Ok, maybe all of them

4) Learn to Surf - Tell me how many times you've said, "damn, that freaking looks like a blast". Or, "Jesus Christ she's hot, I bet she'd dig me if I surfed." Both are sure fire winners. Odds of me injuring myself? About even money.

5) Appreciate - Not to end this is some meloncholy puff piece, but I am blessed with great friends, a solid support ground, and an all around great life. I'm fortunate beyond my wildest dreams. Be mindful of that, and help others in any way I can to help, at least a little, of all the cool things I have, and am able to do.

So go live it up kiddies. There is always a girl out there who is spending her first new years alone after coming off a long term relationship. To the girl who bought a special dress and shoes and just WANTS to get noticed, to.... well jesus, what else do you want, it's like shotting fish in a barrel this weekend. If you're into drinking, getting laid, and hugging strangers, and really, who ISN'T? Be safe out there, I'll see you all back in 2007. Lots of great stuff in store here at the lr.

MVP of the L, Gully in tha Streets

While Gil is continuing the takeover, go ask Kobe, or Nash, or well anyone that Agent Zero is straight murderin right now. Here's how Gil keeps the entire city behind him.

PLEASE check out the special appearance of CR's own, and Krista King's ex boyfriend L Profit. There really isn't anything this video doesn't have.

And yes, I'm just as shocked as you that a) LP is still alive and b) that Gil was flying up like that, then it dawned on me, it's entirely possible the rims aren't QUITE 10 ft.

After the jump as it were... brand new picture of the newly released Vegas Edition of the Gil Zero's.

Bowl Previews...

While being the only sport to take a month and a half break before declaring a national champion, among other complete monstroties, here are some shananigans to tide you over until the REAL playoffs begin, and we can all rejoice in the Chargers winning the Super Bowl...

Disclaimer: Feel free to shell out friendly wagers (non money of course) at your own peril.

to borrow the mjd criteria....

The Mike Tysons:

Oklahoma (-7) over Boise State: Great story being undefeated and all, even play your games on blue turf. Welcome to the land of real D-1 football. With Peterson coming back, in his swann song as a Sooner, compared with OU's defense showing up, 2 td game minimum.

Ohio St (-8) over Florida: Let me let you in on a little secret.... The Gators aren't that great. I'd have taken this line up to 13, as again, I don't see it staying within 2 td's. Oklahoma just gets top biling since I'm only giving 7, instead of 8. But I don't see either being watchable after the 3rd quarter.

Tennessee (-4) over Penn St: The Lions got slaughtered by ND, a team with a decent front 7 and an above average passing attack, Tennessee may be a mirror image of that. Combined that PSU's qb is getting death threats, and no one really scares me for the Lions, well I smell a blowout.

Michigan (+1) over USC: tell me why I'm going to take Booty over an angry Wolverine team? It's obvious they won't be able to run against UM, and yes it's essentially a road game for Michigan, and yes, Jarret is freakishly good, but um, the Wolverines don't suck. USC has lost it's last 2 in the Rose bowl, and UCLA game them a blue print to shut down USC's offense. Oh yeah, Michigan can kinda score some points when they want to as well. Only reason UM isn't a TD favorite is becasue of the location. I'm guessing a LOT of people freezing their asses off will welcome a little vaca to southern Cali for an extended weekend. Michigan by 10.

The Soda Popinski's...

Virgina Tech (-2) over Georgia: Beamer Ball was a covering MACHINE to end the year, covering their last 6 games, I see them finishing the season strong preparing for a national championship run next year, Georgia is young, and I see that hurting them in preperation for this game. V Tech thrives off of turnovers, I see them getting 3 of um here. Special parlay possib.... Hokies last 5 all went under, as well as Georgia's last 3 of 4. Considering I don't see either offense expoloing, even though the line has moved 2 points, 38.5 may still be a little high.

Auburn (-2) over Nebraska: The Huskers aren't quite ready for Auburn. They have 4 losses in a fiarly weak Big 12 North, while Auburn has some pretty big wins under their belt. The SEC is a totally different animal than what the Huskers are used to. Auburn is 10-2 ATS this year to boot, I've always been fans of lines where I like a team and don't have to give more than a fg, only thing to consider, much like V Tech, both have a chance to wallow in mediocrity, hence the low line. It's also why they are Soda Popinski's and not Mike Tysons.

Texas (-9) over Iowa: Only reason they aren't a Tyson? Texas is known for collapsing in bowl games (that Vince Young wasn't in). Mack Brown sucks. Other than that... EVERYTHING, i mean everything points the Horns way... Iowa has lost 5 of 6, 0-6 ATS, and have given up a whopping 186 on the ground.

The Don Flamenco's

South Carolina (-5.5) over Houston: Again, I'm putting my eggs in the SEC basket, as the Cocks (ok, maybe I just wanted to write cocks) have finally found their passing attack. The Cougars (no, not the hot mom's) haven't seen the talent and speed that Spurrier will bring. SC has played well to close the season, and I like them here.

I'll look deeper into everything else, maybe even find some Glass Joe's for you all to knock out later on. I always pick out the easy favorites first, then try to find underdogs later on. Since I normally throw around my Christmas money on underdogs, I'll be sure to find a couple.

Good luck out there...

Enough with the serious stuff, lets get to the dick jokes...

Yeah, me too. I need a break. Here's the funniest thing SNL has done in a LONG time. Bound to be an annual Christmas classic.

Wrapping up all the AI coverage...

I'll be honest, I wasn't even going to write about this for a multitude of reasons, 1 of them mostly being the fact that it's only been reported by roughly everyone outside of Jim Cramer, but hey, he may help with the stock profile of Wachovia after it's completly empty in a month.

But, that being said, you all come here becasue you want to find out the best reads on subjects. Some coming form me, most from others with far more insight than I. So I'll hit ya with my knowledge, then link the shit out of this, as there are some cats out there spittin knowledge on all things NBA. Which in this case, AI/Denver being the center of the leagues universe.

As far as everyone saying Denver robbed the Sixers, etc. is flat wrong. Of COURSE the sixers are going to "lose" on this trade, they just traded 1 of the top 20 players the game has ever seen in a position of ZERO strength. The whole damn league knew AI had to go, it was basically a fire sale. Getting .75 on the dollar had to be considered a success in this case, and I believe Billy King did that. Don't sleep on Andre Miller, he led Utah to the Final 4, led the league in assists in 2001, a borderline All Star, and is an above average point guard. The best Philly has seen in over a decade. He doesn't do anything great, and will never be considered great. His j isn't going to make you respect it, and he doesn't "see" the game in order to create. But he takes what's there, he can blow by you to penetrate, he takes the pass when it's there, and has a solid mid-range game. The great pg's create, they see the game in a way most do not, and it's impossible to explain it. They don't let the game come to them, they see whats GOING to happen in the future, and MAKE the game so. it's why the Nash's, Paul's, Magic's, Robertson's, Kidd's are truly special.

But I'm waxing poetic as to how I define the beauty of this game, let's get back to basics. Miller is not "that guy", but will be the best we've seen in a while, and will be a good fit for Mo Cheeks. Also Joe Smith will at least give the Sixers a body to pound down low with, and best part about him? No, it's not that he was a Terp, it's the fact his contract expires after this season. Which is the equivilent of the Sixers discovering a diamond mine in Section 228. It's priceless to them, the ones stuck in salary cap hell.

Now the draft picks, the glorious draft picks. Speaking hypthetically here, Denevr's pick doesn't mean too damn much. If the AI trade completly blows up in Denver's face (possib as well, considering Karl is a Larry Brown disiple, and we know how that started wih AI in Philly) and it's just an interesting dynamic they have working there now. AI will be the alpha male for 15 games, then magically defer to Melo? Don't think so. But here could be the REAL deal maker in this.... the Sixers acquire the rights to Golden State's first round pick. They are currently 2 games under .500, and no real promise to improve, especially in the West. That now gives the Sixers 2 chances in the Greg Oden lottery. And freaking imagine if they land Oden AND Durrant? My GAWD, thats just silly.

Overall? I'm sad to see Iverson leave as a fan. Meant a lot and have memories of him to last me my entire Sixer fandom. But I do realize a change was in order, and considering how much the organization was in dire straights, this gives promise to the future. It's what the Sixers DO with this promise that will be the ultimate determination on if this was really worth it.

Now, on to some nba heads I give mad propers to, this covers about all the ground you could want...

http://freedarko.blogspot.com/2006/12/and-so-story-goes.html - best i've read.

http://www.aolsportsblog.com/2006/12/19/nba-roundtable-on-the-iverson-trade-part-1/ - read all parts for the most comprehensive piece I've seen. Love the idea of the t-shirt with nothing but 3/17/06. Read to find out why.....

I'm headed up to the Wachovia tonight, I'm interested to see the buzz this may or may not create. Interesting for sure, AI, we'll miss ya. Here's a toast for the future though.......

Update: I've found out that the Golden State 1st round pick was given to them in a trade with Dallas. Denver picked it up with the Najera trade in 2005. So it isn't Golden State's 1st, it's Dallas', which in turn basically blows. So the 2 1st rounders they will acquire in this trade is Denver (who is going to be helped immensly with AI) and Dallas' who just may go back to the NBA Finals).

The lesson? As always, Billy King is an idiot.

Vote for Rory!!!

Ok, here's the deal... due to the NHL being a complete after thought in the minds of basically every target demographic they are going after, here si something I can support whole heartedly.

It's a defenseman named Rory Fitzpatrick, a journeyman who has battled from the minors to the pros for years now. he's the guy who gets no love or support when he does his job well, but gets sent back down for any mistake he makes. For that reason, a campaign by a head NHL website for fans started this campign, as you can see here... http://www.voteforrory.com/index.html

to write in this guy for the All-Star game. It's genius on just about every level. The NHL, as you can imagine, despises the whole thing. But it REALLY has a head of steam going now. As he is 2nd, which ASSURES him a starting spot in the game (he has absolutely zero chance to get named as a coaches pick).

This is just a FANTASTIC thing. It embodies everything cool about being a fan, and believeing you have a voice. I remember my freshman year of college TRL first came out with that cockmobster Carson Daly hosting. My roomate and I hatched the scheme to see if they REALLY counted all the votes, and came up with a half hearted attempt to get Ah Ha "Take on Me" into the top 10. Yes, we failed miserably (hey, back then there was no freaking myspace and well we were drinking most of the time). But this really has a chance. You know full well if this succeeds the NHL will change how you vote, so Vote or Die suckas!

Vote for Rory!

Heres the link to go vote... http://www.nhl.com/allstarballot/index.html#vote

Ok, so I HAD to acknowledge this

Many know I have a healthy fondness, or as others would call an uncomfortable man crush, on Gilbert Arenas. Not only did he go for frucking 60 last night going back home to LA where he ordered 75 tickets for friends and family. He showed up arguably the games brightest star on his home turf.Opposed to writing some diatribe as to the ramifications of such an occurence, and what it means in a bigger spectrum to the nba; and it's being, it's already been done. To save you the 25 seconds of clicking over to the freedarko post, and the genius that is Bethlehem Shoals , I quote his mastery of not only the embodiment of the event, but the completeness of his thought...

We've told you that THIS IS A LEAGUE OF STARS, so of course the Gilbert/Kobe fireball is tops on our reflective agenda. You also might have heard that THIS IS A LEAGUE OF PSYCHOLOGY, which is why I found myself entranced by Kobe's post-game reaction:

"You tip your hat and say, 'See you next time,'" [Bryant] said. "I don't think he has a conscience. I really don't. He was chucking out there. He took some horrible shots and he made some big ones. I don't get a chance to play him much. I'll be ready next time."

As Brett's noted, there's a surface irony to Kobe questioning anyone else's "conscience." This supposes, however, that it was intended as a swipe at Gil. I think we can all agree that part of what makes Arenas such a joy to watch is that he does lack a basketball conscience. But rather than come off as stubborn or malicious, it's responsible for his rapturous innocence. If Gilbert sometimes make counterintuitive or downright stupid choices on the court, it's not because he's a rebel or an uncoachable cur; that's not him, and anyone with an internet knows this. It's borderline racist to talk about "instinctual basketball," but Arenas really seems to play best when channeling some as-of-yet-unknown hoops muse. It's not the hedonism of id-driven slop, since there's certainly some kind of logic to his play. That Gil travels this wobbly path without hesitation is, without a doubt, the mark of man secure in his ego.

Kobe, on the other hand, has tailored his bones and blood to the structure of the sport. He may frequently flout basketball logic, but even his decadence stinks of rigor. Often, I find myself wondering if Kobe doesn't force the issue only because he feels himself the most basketball human being in existence. My standard LeBron spiel goes something like this: King James has within him the ability to alter the essence of the game on a whim. Then there's Kobe, who has so internalized basketball as we know it, all decades and decades of it, that he flexes its soul with every second he moves. His arrogance, inexcusable as it is, draws its strength from this indentification with the game itself, making him nothing less than the embodiment of the basketball super-ego.

Since I've already dipped into my dime-store Freud bag, I'll spare you the pat Nietzche reference. But in Kobe's comment, I see nothing less than a confrontation with the unknown and possibly unknowable, the absolute antithesis of his raison de baskebtall. That Arenas won the duel is significant, since it forces Bryant to acknowledge him as a peer; Dr. LIC saw condascension in the excess of pronouns, while I feel the shiver of cautionary distance. You got the sense that Kobe had met his babbling, foreign match, that at least for one night, Arenas's mastery of the game surpassd that of Kobe. Were Gilbert a mere gunner, this would be a fluke. Given the heavenly way of Arenas, this represents an ideological shock to Bryant's system.

And so it occurs to Kobe: could one exist without a conscience-driven basketball mind? He sees Arenas play free, loose, and unencumbered, and must accept his legitimacy. Maybe he's stuck on processing this for the rematch, or maybe, just maybe, he wonders if it might be of some use to him.

so there ya go. after getting mind warped by the greatness of FD, may it also be noted that Kobe is also kind of just a condescending prick.
It's the takeover kids, no go buy the new Gil-Zero's. Here's Gil's thoughts on his 60 spot... http://www.gilbertology.net/2006/12/18/gilbert-arenas-on-his-60-point-performance/. Also wanted to post this as it's basically all things Gil, for those not in the know of the brillance of one Agent Zero. The photo for this came last night as Gil bowed to his dad, his high school coach, and the other 73+ he brought to the game, not included in that count of course are his legions of fans who are just on board for this magical ride. It's the takeover.....

Knicks and Nuggets Brawl

I'm sure all of you have heard about this, it's not like New York is hard up for press. But if you haven't check out the vid. Couple thoughts...

Why is it when it's the NBA does it become such a big deal? Why does everyone turn the other cheek to baseball, hockey, even Nascar? Is it a deeper problem that no one wants to talk about?

What does 1 have and not the others... yup, "nba thugs". It's appalling. Yes, fans are closer to the action, yes, there are no pads, hats, etc. making it more "real". But the deeper rooted problem may have to do with America, not the nba. The thinly veiled racism is pretty apparant. It at least warrants mentioning. Besides, how many street games have you played in where hard fouls, and showing up an opponent ended up in verbal assults or punches? A couple dozen? More?

There is also the fall out for Melo's street cred. While I'm sure I'm not the expert in who has it and who doesn't... it should be noted, we have no idea why Melo high tailed it up court. I'd venture that most people would do the same. Worrying about the whole team, bench, who knows, leaving that situation doesn't make him bitch in my eyes.

Also BIG time propers for Jared Jefferies for his role. My God, who else would you want having your back? His team mate gets cheap shotted and it takes 4 guys to hold him back from getting his revenge.

ok, and lil nate's body slam was pretty freaking cool too...

Fa La La La La LaDainian

In anticipation of toinghts prime time game against the Chiefs, it's my new favorite Christmas song.

I've heard the chatter of how LT2 has gotten this record by the Chargers runnings up the score, etc. But here is the rebuttal I will throw out to the world... Do you know how freaking HARD it is to score a touchdown? Hell, how many times have you played in the annual Thanksgiving day game and not get in the end zone. Let alone the best football players on the planet. Be amazed by this guy.

Do yourself a favor and just watch him on a basic 4 yard run, where most people get stopped at the line of scrimmage. How he picks up a blitzing lineback with no fear. Hoe precise his routes out of the backfield are. Just incredible.

He's about to break Hourning record for points scored in a year as well. No small feat especially since ol Paul was kicking that year as well. So let this number sink in, REALLY think about it.

29 td's. 13 games.

Fa La La La Laaaaaaaa

La-Dain-ian!!!!!!!!!

The joys of being young...

So here's the deal... as I look around and see all the people sucking the fun out of life, solitary moments of your own personal bliss come in focus, and you realize how fucking sweet life is.


Perfect example.... this weekend.


Nothing really out of the ordinary, while millions of people wear out the black strip of their credit cards, I look and see it's supposed to be 60 and sunny. Completly ignoring the fact that it's December 16th, thats a TOTAL beach day.


So it is.... tomorrow we are embarking on lunch and cocktails in Ocean City, followed by go karts. Grab some dinner, hit up a happy hour somewhere, and then it's time for the re-match.


Mini Golf. For ALL the marbles.


The picture you see to the right will be me after the 18th green immediately after I knock my yellow ball of wonder into the fucking clowns mouth, I will also be rocking the sweet fucking Jam's he has on.


Who the hell knows what happen in my victory celebration Saturday night... maybe it ends like last night did, with Chubs (real names withheld to protect person's identity) calling the Playboy channel on Sirius. Hilarious is not the word, it was MUCH funnier than that.


So if anyone out there wants to partake.... write in the cool little comment box. Until then... I'm about to put the open in open bar. I have a good feeling they'll have Cakebread Cab, my pallet, much like the chick on the PB channel last night are wet.....

Christmas Rules

So it looks like everyone and their brothers monkey's uncle are having christmas parties this weekend, so my Christmas juices start flowing down my chin like a bukkake video, it's time for some Christmas rules...

• Charlie Brown and the Grinch are the shit. There are really no exceptions on this. I don't care how badass you are, the scene with Linus gets me everytime. And on that note, fuck the Who's and their Christmas Cheer.



• Egg Nog basically rules the fucking planet. I hear whispers that Lewes Dairy rules the Egg Nog Earth, but Hell To Da Naw, I rep the Wawa. I spice the shit out of with my old buddy Captain Morgan, and sprinkle Nutmeg on top. Sure it looks like my lip got blasted by Peter North after each one, but fuck that. Egg Nog is taking over.



• Fuck all the extra verses in Christmas songs. Who knows the 2nd verse to Jingle Bells? Or Silent Night? O Come All Ye Faithful? Exactly. It's fucking pointless. Lets skip verse #2-163 and make another glass of Egg Nog.



• There is NO downside to open bar. Winter is to Christmas Parties as Summer is to weddings. You drink copious amounts of free liquor. Name a poison, I don't care. Shots? line um up. Wine with dinner? Give me the big glass of Opus One. Scotch to sip on? Johnny Walker Blue please. Yes I realize the last 2 choices are roughly $75 a glass, we have an open tab bitches!



• Deliah's. Yup, Deliah's Christmas Party should be attended by every straight male within a 50 mile radius. Burns like gonorrhea that I can't go, and ironically enough it burns like gonorrhea when I CAN go. Go figure.



• Chicks dressing up like whore elves. Just in case you didn't get your fill on the devils holiday in October. The beautiful babies come out in full force sucking on candy canes and wearing outfits a real elf could wear just as much on baby jesus' day as well. Hell. Yes. It's what I ask for every christmas.



• Christmas Music. God bless Sinatra, Nat King Cole..... The Mariah Careys, Clay Aikens, and the like..... go fuck yourselves. I like my Christmas music old school. When you bat shit insane musicians try to start messing around with your "Wishing you were Rudolph" gay songs, blow me.



• Home Alone. Yeah, I'll admit it, I LOVE this movie. Watch it all year round. It's just that now is the only time of year I can watch it and not be considered out of my damn mind.

So there ya have it folks. Go enjoy the open bars, christmas songs, and the overall happiness this time of year. Forced or not, it always nice to be met by a smiling face, and to share a little Christmas spirit with everyone. If you need me, I'll be at my first Christmas party tomorrow, yes open bar, at Espuma in Rehoboth. here's hoping they have Opus One.

and don't think I'd leave ya hangin.....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e5TF4U36GFg

Do Tha Heizman... Dem Heizman Boyz

This had to be posted as soon as I saw it. So many questions, so much beauty. Aren't they tha ho's? Why the eye black? Who in the hell is that #7 jersey?

I really don't see how this doesn't become a huge hit. Troy Smith should do this roughly 1100 times against Florida in a few weeks.

If I was Billy King...

Realzing that I'm only 4 letters away and roughly 8 shades lighter than the other guy (pictured left), and sitting in the stands frustrated on more nights than I care to remember (or even when I can't remember thanks to Ashton's and Courvoisier), I decided instead of just complaining about things, I'll plan my attack. So when attendance dips so low that they have Be our new General Manager promotion(I know the Sammie Dalembert bobblearm give-away was "great success") I'll be prepared.

The number 1 thing that completly bothers me about this franchise I grew up loving is how they have no sense of direction. As soon as they peaked in 2001 reaching the NBA Finals, it's been a downward spiral. That team, at that time, reached it's potential. For Christ sake, do you realize Eric Snow, Aaron McKee, and Todd MacCulloch (who can now be seen at sixers games pushing 4 bills wearing a sportcoat, tie, and sandals), all played prodominant roles for an NBA FINALS TEAM?!?! The pick up of Mutombo mid-way through that year was the Sixers way of pushing all in. There was no youth, no future. They had a window of 2 years max to win a title, and it faded to 1 of the better Laker teams of all time. A coach in Larry Brown and a superstar in Allen Iverson who would not only clash heads, but bring out the best in each other.

But after watching Kobe and Shaq pour champangene on each other, and watch Mark Madsen have a seizure, I mean dance, I stood by a team who's best days were all in the past. To borrow a line from Rick Pitino "Dr. J isn't coming out of that tunnel, Charles Barkley isn't coming out of that tunnel, Moses Malone isn't walking out...", you get the picture. I've watched behind rose colored glasses the most unique, and often misunderstood superstar of my generation. One of the top 20 players to pick up a basketball has faded away into an abyss of losing. While he leaves his heart, his blood, and his pain on the floor every night, taking the breath away of those who watch his fearlessness, and go on scoring binges like Lindsay Lohan in Tony Montana's house, it's time to part ways.





I've been at the then First Union Center when you dropped 30 in a half, and after a couple buckets in a row, the whole place just "knew". Each shot we gasped, as you could feel the air being sucked up in the whole room. Roar with pride when it splashes knwowing we are witnessing something great. Something bigger than us.

So while this may be a break up of sorts, the time has come. It's for the best, and we both know it. I'm a GM now, and our best days are behind us. You'll forever be loved by a city that knew you gave it everything you had. You want to win, you deserve to win. My plan is for the future, so while you are posting career best numbers in fg%, assists, and even scoring, it's in yours and our best interest to make you leave this game that you love a champion.

So enough with the Swann Song, heres the plan kids, take notes....

• Trade AI, not after this year, not at the All Star break, NOW.


• Acquire as many draft picks for the 2007 draft as humanly possible. This has the potential to be one of the better draft classes in the last 10-15 years, with as many as a dozen prospects grading out to future All-Stars. So while some of you may not be familiar with names such as Greg Oden, Kevin Durrant, Joakim Noah, Brandan Wright, Julian Wright, Tiago Splitte, etc. You will. They are all potential franchise players, not starters, not good. Great. Guys you build around. Stockpile picks, trade them, get as many pieces to this puzzle as possible.


• Treat the fans, the ones who are here NOW like family. Do whatever you have to so they can see my vision. Bring excitment back into the organization.


• Fire Mo Cheeks. From most accounts a genuinely nice guy. Him helping that girl sing the national anthem will be a part of the nba's legacy for years to come, but the fact remains, he's not that great of a asketball coach. We are indebted to Mo for helping bring Phill's last championship, and we will be forever grateful. Your jersey will look at us with nostalgia for years to come. But it's time to move on....
• Free payroll, some how some way. Do you know we are still on the hook for over 13 million for Aaron McKie and Todd Mac? Yes, the same guys who were a part of the team 5 years ago! The guys who have scored as many points for the sixers this year than I have! Thankfully, Todd drops after this year, but we, as an organization will be paying Aaron McKie $7,000,000 next year. Ummmm, ouch.

Now this isn't a problem that can be solved in a year. it took a long time to get into this mess, but it CAN be fixed. How do we make all this a reality you say? Well some are easier than others. Getting rid of a coach is relatively easy, the rest, not so much. Only a select few teams would even WANT Iverson, so do your best to talk to Chicago (who also has 2 draft picks in the 1st round next year), the Clippers, Atlanta. His salary is decent compared to other big names out there (do you know Webber makes 2.5mil more than AI this year? So we figure out a way to get young, and let AI go after a title.

2007 - Our total salary goes down roughly 26mil for next year, so you think we go after free agents you say? WRONG! Let other teams spend like all hell next year. Take our shiny new draft pick toys, and play with them for a year. Work out the kinks, and see how we did. Figure out strenghts and weaknesses.

2008 - The albatross that has become Chris Webber has finally been free! We bottom out to roughly 35 million in TOTAL salary. Wow. We now has more young talent in the league, and lookie lookie here at THIS Free Agent class... Why hello Mr. Duncan, let me introduce you to young Greg Oden. Mr. Marion, welcome to Philly, have you met Iggy? Mr. Arenas, JUST the point guard I've been looking for. The list goes on and on, Jermaine O'Neal, Elton Brand. it's just nutty.

2009 - Make the run. Start our new dynasty.

So that's it. It took Alexander the Great decades to build his world empire, I have a 3 year plan. It's all about patience. Something the Sixers have lacked for quite some time. There is no "this year", it's what does this do to me 3, 4, 5 years down the road. No more Clarance Weatherspoons, Dikembe Mutombo's, Chris Webber's.

Dare to dream south philly. dare to dream........

Update: almost as SOON as I post this... this link comes across the internet http://www.the700level.com/2006/12/report_iverson_.html

As it was in the beginning.....

I'm going to venture in to waters occupied by roughly, well a bananas amount of people. It appears the only pre-requisite to getting a blog these days is you have to have something to say, and a computer. After thinking it through, I thought "wait a second. i have something to say. i have a computer." so here it is.... The topics of these will vary about as much as a brothel. While I in no way will be able to re-create or even imitate the genius behind the powerhouses such as http://www.deadspin.com/, http://freedarko.blogspot.com/, http://www.truehoop.com/ , http://www.gawker.com/, http://www.themightymjd.com/, or be sued for 7 million like perez hilton http://www.tmz.com/2006/11/30/perez-hilton-sued-for-7-5-million was, I'll offer vantage points on what many of you want to see, but never seem to find. Included in this mix of fruity pebbles shall range in just about anything. As I've always wanted to be cutting edge, from buying the Pam & Tommy sex tape for $50 from the sweaty guy behind the counter at a young age, to showing die hard steelers fans pictures of their star quarterback drunk off his ass. So embark with me on a journey my friends in the internet realm, as we marvel the awesomeness of agent zero, throw hotdogs down the hallway of paris hiltons snatch, to trying frivolously to strike it rich 3 sevens at time.... for it "is now and ever shall be....."