Game Day Dallas
8:00 AM.. Dave Johnson checking in …Here it is our first Game Day Blog. Here’s how it works. You can listen to yours truly and Glenn Consor on radio and online…and Steve Buckhantz and Phil Chenier will be on Comcast SportsNet…..On the radio dial it is ESPN 980 AM in Washington and inBaltimore FOX 1370 AM SportsRadio…..On yesterday’s blob I noticed questions about online listening…my understanding is it is FREE and we will have a link on the web site and on top of the BLOG….And we will doing a radio/online post game show that you can call into….Looking forward to tonight…especially seeing the return of Etan Thomas….check back in a couple of hours
Update: Hey everyone, SportzWiz checking in. The listen live link is above. Unfortunately there’s a chance that tonight’s game and only tonight’s game won’t be available for the local feed which means you’ll have to listen to the Dallas announcers. We contacted the league this morning about it when we saw the error and it might be too late to change. So you can check it later tonight, but there’s a good chance you will have to listen to the Dallas broadcast. Again this should NOT be an issue in the future. If you are in the DC area you can listen to Dave and Glenn on 980 in DC and 1370 in Baltimore.
8:20 PM Eastern Dave and Glenn here in Dallas…broadcast starts at 8:30…i hope you will be able to catch us online as well…Eddie Jordan’s interview starts our broadcast…going to see a lot of the second unit guys get time…but no Juan Dixon tonight because of right calf injury and no Nick Young banged his left knee last week in practice
Posted: October 7th, 2008 under Wizards.
Comments
Comment from aznzero
Time October 7, 2008 at 9:22 AM
The moment I been waiting for every year… Wizards basketball! Its going to be exciting and can’t wait to witness it all.
Comment from TAG FLIP
Time October 7, 2008 at 10:02 AM
on last night’s JEOPARDY episode:
Category: SPORTS NICKNAMES for $1000
Answer: “The NBA’s Agent Zero, AKA Hibachi, AKA The Black President.”
i went nuts cuz we all know who that is.. except the 3 ppl playing didn’t know… pissed me off.
anyway, game night tonight. this is the year for DC sports. skins are playing great, caps are defending SE division champs, and minus the aforementioned agent zero, we’re as healthy and deep as ever. i think the reserves really grew this offseason with the vegas summer league, and that will play a big part in giving our starters (who i assume will be daniels, stevenson, haywood, butler, and jamison again) some key rest as we progress through the season.
looking forward to posting on the blog tonight. great to be back everybody!!!
Comment from wiz-skins07
Time October 7, 2008 at 10:11 AM
TAG FLIP -
DC United is playing horrible….and lets not mention the Nats…
But the three teams that I care about the most:
1. Redskins
2. Wizards
3. Caps
Are REALLY REALLY great…
Comment from TAG FLIP
Time October 7, 2008 at 10:29 AM
very true. but those are mainly the 3 teams any DC sports fan cares about.. dc united and the nationals are afterthoughts atm..
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time October 7, 2008 at 10:38 AM
LOL Tag Flip… Where is Ken Jennings when you need him 
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time October 7, 2008 at 10:39 AM
Hi Guys. We have been waiting all off season for tonight.
Comment from slwiz
Time October 7, 2008 at 11:23 AM
Thanks. (see last comments in countdown is on), I will share this with those in our area. This is big and huge for us in Illinois!! I noticed WindyCity on the blog; hope they are just one of many that will find this live blog tonight!! WindyCity is obviously from northern Illinois so there may be more I don’t know of that isn’t as obvious; and to all I say Welcome as the local live bloggers are welcoming me!!
So many different match ups the coaches and fans would like to hear, watch. Dave and Glen on radio and Steve and Phil on TV. I don’t think Phil had much to do with live training camp? In the front lines I mean? Is he mainly more behind the scenes? Will Steve and Phil sit next to you radio guys? How do you communicate with each other so fans with TV and fans with radio get involved and benefit from both types of media? Or is it strictly separate at this time?
Just for fun! Sports city rivalry!! Sporting News; today’s online edition:
“Readers give us their picks …No doubt, it’s Boston As much as it pains me to say it, there is no doubt that Boston was the top sports city in 2008. The Red Sox won their second World Series in four years after going 86 without one. The Celtics won the NBA title in dominant fashion. The Patriots came within 39 seconds of a perfect season and the Bruins had a successful year making the playoffs and taking Montreal to seven games in the first round of the NHL playoffs. There’s no doubt that the dominant sports city of 2007-08 has been Boston.
Andrew Lestingi
Valley Stream, NY”
I never knew who Agent Zero, AKA Hibachi was until my reading summer reading and I didn’t know who AKA The Black President was until Tag Flips comment. I now know and will always remember so if ever those nicknames come up on “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire”; I’ll win that question:)
Comment from slwiz
Time October 7, 2008 at 11:29 AM
Also from Sporting News online edition: “Those funny T-Mobile ads with Sir Charles and D-Wade? You’ll be seeing more of them, SportsBusiness Daily reports, as part of the mobile phone company’s multi-year extension of its partnership with the NBA and WNBA, which now includes the D-League”.
This might be of interest to “numbers and statistical” fans like Tom? How’s the travel coming along? Did your begging help; or was it the flowers? LOL…
Steve, more of Sir Charles then?…
Comment from gbkdc
Time October 7, 2008 at 12:05 PM
TAG FLIP, thanks for posting that thing about Jeopardy! That is hilarious! And a little sad.
I’m very excited about tonight! I love that Black President nickname.
Comment from GlingGling
Time October 7, 2008 at 1:20 PM
Here is the link to the Jeopardy question for anyone interested.
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/dcsportsbog/2008/10/agent_zero_on_jeopardy.html
Those people are so clueless… I wish it was funny but it is actually sad.
Comment from GlingGling
Time October 7, 2008 at 1:35 PM
Dave, are you going to do post game shows with call ins often? I sadly can’t be part of that tonight but would like to in the future. Who wouldn’t want to talk Wiz with Wizards Wizzes? That’s right, seven Ws in a nine word sentence!
I hope everyone has fun tonight, I’ll be watching the game on DVR after the debate so maybe I’ll check in then. WOOOH GO WIZ!
Comment from slwiz
Time October 7, 2008 at 3:00 PM
8:30PM ETis 7:30PM in Illinois, right? Man don’t want to miss the beginning of the first preseason game. I’ve never in my life been this involved with NBA HOOPS. Never dreamed it; I miss my Dad; he would have loved this!!!
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time October 7, 2008 at 3:04 PM
Hi guys/gals — only a minute. Actually, I just got in (to Philly) from Chicago, where i was on business and to visit family (chicago is my home town).
Hope everyone enjoys tonight’s game, which I’m going to miss. 
Comment from slwiz
Time October 7, 2008 at 3:06 PM
Do I dare say I don’t know who Elvin Hayes is? Yes, because it’s okay to not know. But the comments about Dee’s jersey number; well, in Dee’s life he IS #11; always was and always will be; but he’s not got it in Washington. Why? I assumed another player had it or now that I’m reading about “The Big E” is the number 11 retired? “Poor Dee, Elvin Hayes stole his jersey number for good!”?
Elvin sounds like a great player who ALL players could learn from; pride, demand for respect, work ethic, great rebounder, shooter and an All-Star for his first twelve seasons. Wonderful example for any to follow. True, a difficult time growing up. Rough around the edges in the league with other players and coaches. So continuing to not know, now that’s what would be wrong and sad. Hats off to you Bullets legend and may your life in your later years be full as even now fans are learning from you!! If Dee has to give up his favorite number for your solid examples, so be it!! And if Dee is asked if he’s happy with #17; he’ll be the first to say “sure!! And hey, the #17 and the Wizard colors will begin to show up in Illinois soon. Can’t wait for that to happen!!
http://www.nba.com/history/players/hayes_bio.html
I still wonder Tom if it took the begging or flowers to get your V recording!! LOL
Comment from slwiz
Time October 7, 2008 at 3:06 PM
TV recording? sorry!
Comment from GlingGling
Time October 7, 2008 at 3:40 PM
slwiz, did you get into NBA/Wizards because of Dee? Nothing wrong with that. You seem so new to the league, but not to Dee.
There are some good “commercials” here that reference Gilbert’s nicknames.
With your tenacity you should be up to speed in no time. Hanging out here doesn’t hurt either. Also IL time zone is central, so yes 7:30.
Comment from SportzWiz
Time October 7, 2008 at 3:52 PM
For more info on Elvin Hayes check this out http://www.nba.com/wizards/history/elvinhayespage.html
Comment from MDwiz
Time October 7, 2008 at 4:53 PM
Sportswiz
“So you can check it later tonight, but there’s a good chance you will have to listen to the Dallas broadcast. Again this should NOT be an issue in the future. If you are in the DC area you can listen to Dave and Glenn on 980 in DC and 1370 in Baltimore”
so are you saying the comcast sportsnet broadcast will have the Dallas annocers? that would be let down
Comment from NedScharpf
Time October 7, 2008 at 4:54 PM
I want to see Blatche Slamma jammin tonight!
Can’t wait.
Comment from MDwiz
Time October 7, 2008 at 4:55 PM
correction guess i dident see you were talking about the streaming audio feed…..anyway will be tuning in tonight go wiz
Comment from AUNDRA
Time October 7, 2008 at 5:05 PM
TOM MANDEL
All your frat bloggers will be right here giving you play by play so don’t bother turning on the cable because the color commentary will be fast and furious.
Etan lets start with a prayer and then just let the animal instinct come out that you have been holiding in for a year. I expect the starters to get no more then 22 minutes and then it on for the YOUNG VETS to be to get it on! I will be watching and blogging the hold game and the after game press conference to hear the winners call! I’m predicting a great game from the Little Three but the Dermar Johnson is the guy I think will standout in the crowd tonight! So play to win and lets get it on!!!
Comment from Phemy
Time October 7, 2008 at 5:16 PM
yo guys, you gotta help me out please, since i’m kind of failing to use my “timezone-converter”…and i read some different times for the game to start…so…
Could you tell me in how many hours the game will start?(should be either in 5,5h or 3,5h?) Gotta set my alarm right, don’t want to miss the game~
(if someone like bex from germany reads this, does the game start 4.30am oder 2.30am? sport1 said the first, but on another page i read 2.30..dunno 
)
thanks in advance,
phemy
Comment from GlingGling
Time October 7, 2008 at 5:16 PM
Elvin Hayes was a BEAST! A true ironman. I don’t wonder how we won the 78 championships between him and Wes.
Comment from GlingGling
Time October 7, 2008 at 5:19 PM
My clock says it’s 4:55PM (eastern) and if the game starts at 8:30 then the game will start in 3.5h. If you’re in Germany which is GMT+1. Then you are six hours ahead of the Eastern Time zone (GMT-5). So the game would start at 2.30am in GMT+1. Hope that helps.
Comment from GlingGling
Time October 7, 2008 at 5:24 PM
Hey SportzWiz I checked the Audio League Pass schedule and there is a link to the Washington feed.
Phemy, don’t fret I live in DC but lived in England for three years. The time zone change messed me up even right before I left. I was always calling home at the wrong time.
Comment from SportzWiz
Time October 7, 2008 at 6:16 PM
Awesome glingGling! I was told it was probably 50/50 so I figured I’d let you know early on that it might not be a possibility.
Comment from SportzWiz
Time October 7, 2008 at 6:17 PM
MDwiz no problem. The game will be on tv so you will get to hear Steve and Phil if you watch on TV. Definitely check out the blog if its your first time, it’s pretty amazing what Dave and Glenn do.
Comment from slwiz
Time October 7, 2008 at 6:45 PM
And we will doing a radio/online post game show that you can call into….
dj/glen this is a little different that training, right! Seems you scurried away to get the audio and video on the website;but tonight you’ll have more time after the game for questions?? How cool. This is just so cool!! I’m really excited and look forward to your online blog; and blessings to Will. He’s going to have a fun time trying to get shots of our favorite players and match ups!! Thanks Will, ahead of time for your efforts!!
(still coming up to speed, willcomment on return comments soon’s I can)
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time October 7, 2008 at 7:25 PM
slwiz…. Elvin Hayes was one of the very best basketball players I have ever had honor to watch play. He was one of the best Bullets/Wizards players of all time.
I’ll be on after the game guys. I can’t watch and blog at the same time just yet. Got a new laptop coming. Soon I’ll be able to do both
Comment from Brickjp
Time October 7, 2008 at 7:30 PM
Wiz are BACK. Just as excited as you guys about tonight. Looking forward to seeing what our young guys can do. Enjoy the game! Btw, awesome that Gil was an answer on Jeopardy last night!
Comment from slwiz
Time October 7, 2008 at 7:42 PM
So many great comments; so sorry to the ones who can’t come or will come in after tip-off!! or have a wee bit of trouble with the multi-tasking!! LOL I know I felt bad missing out on the Friday scrimmage of training camp!!
Just clicked on the link to Elvin Hayes and it says in huge font “Retiring a Legend, Elvin Hayes” so my guess was right…do I get a prize…LOL I’ll check it out closer SportzWiz, thanks. So how do you fit in with dj and glen? Sometimes I see you start the blog; sometimes them?
Enjoy the game grifonRacing. Anyone!! I’m interested in Dee’s turnovers as he’s pushing the ball up the court. And the shot clock. During summer league he consistantly picked up his man in the backcourt; not real pressure but he bothered the dribbler; so how far down does the clock go; meaning how much time does the Maverick offense have to work with. 20/25 sec or less? And it’s a 35 sec shot clock?
Comment from GlingGling
Time October 7, 2008 at 8:02 PM
slwiz there are really only two time rules to think about when bringing the ball up and getting a shot off. The ball must pass half court within eight second of the inbound pass. I saw AD cause the opponent to do this once or twice last year. The shot clock is 24 seconds. I’ll be interested in seeing if Dee can really help shave off 1-3 of those seconds by bothering people way up the court. Some guys just don’t like being bothered before half court. Other guys it doesn’t matter, AD for instance can effortlessly shake just about any half court pressure one on one.
Comment from BelieveInWiz
Time October 7, 2008 at 8:06 PM
hey sportwiz
i live in FL so where can i watch Wiz preseason live? Lets give a hand to Our Players..
Lets Go Wizards.
Comment from BelieveInWiz
Time October 7, 2008 at 8:08 PM
CANT WAIT.. FEEL LIKE TIME IS TICKIN SLOWER THEN BEFORE..
Comment from slwiz
Time October 7, 2008 at 8:09 PM
It’s not only the bothering but even the extra seconds of keeping the sets from forming; or if Dee or other guards can keep the dribbler from seeing the cuts; or seeing period; etc is what I’m thinking as well. couldn’t remember the shot clock at 24 and thanks for the reminder of 8 to cross the time line…
I’ve got about 2 paragraphs ready to send on Dee and how we communciate. Tell me when your ready for it if ya want the info! :0
Comment from slwiz
Time October 7, 2008 at 8:11 PM
I’ve got the link open for audio!! It’s coming in very clear in Illinois!! Something about the caviliers; so what am I listening to?
Comment from BelieveInWiz
Time October 7, 2008 at 8:22 PM
thats s*ck that i cant watch wizards game. feel like moving back. cant wait. does any one know where to watch or listen our game from FL?
Comment from SportzWiz
Time October 7, 2008 at 8:25 PM
you can listen to the game by clicking the link at the top.
Comment from Charli B
Time October 7, 2008 at 8:42 PM
Hey wizards fans dat 1st games about 2 start
Comment from Charli B
Time October 7, 2008 at 8:43 PM
i got a good feelin’ about this year
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 7, 2008 at 8:43 PM
8:20 PM Eastern Dave and Glenn here in Dallas…broadcast starts at 8:30…i hope you will be able to catch us online as well…Eddie Jordan’s interview starts our broadcast…going to see a lot of the second unit guys get time…but no Juan Dixon tonight because of right calf injury and no Nick Young banged his left knee last week in practice
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 7, 2008 at 8:45 PM
great comments soprry we were late getting on…but tech problems here in dallas… is the washington feed online ??? anyone klnow
Comment from BelieveInWiz
Time October 7, 2008 at 8:47 PM
thanks Sportwiz..
is there something going on with this new wiz? can’t stay healthy. what is going on here?
Comment from Bmack34
Time October 7, 2008 at 8:48 PM
let’s go! I’m ready for did. Been waiting for dis! Go get em caron!
Comment from Charli B
Time October 7, 2008 at 8:49 PM
Sportwiz….
whats the starting lineup for tonight
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 7, 2008 at 8:50 PM
it’s DJ Wizards Radio here now dave johnson and Glenn Consor
daniels setevnson thomas butler jamison for wiz
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 7, 2008 at 8:51 PM
kidd antonine wright dampier nowitzki howard for mavs
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 7, 2008 at 8:52 PM
i see folks asking about Europe games
Berlin 2 PM eastern next Tuesday
and then Barcelona 3:30 PM eastern next Friday
and we will be blogging!!!!!!during the game while doing radio
Comment from TAG FLIP
Time October 7, 2008 at 8:53 PM
WOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! BUCK AND PHIL BACK ON THE AIR!!!
sucks we don’t got mason this yr tho. ima miss roger
Comment from wizfan and the kid
Time October 7, 2008 at 8:56 PM
Wow! New season and new optimism!
Looking forward to seeing some of those guys that will be on the bench during the season to see if we have any sleepers!
SportsWiz… how does Etan look? The kid was glue to the start of the TV broadcast and yelled when she saw him!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 7, 2008 at 8:56 PM
Glenn here: Great to be back, will be reall interesting tonight to see, the young guys, newcomers trying to make the team, and Etan making his comeback.
Comment from TAG FLIP
Time October 7, 2008 at 8:57 PM
no nick and juan tonight unfortunately.
Comment from GlingGling
Time October 7, 2008 at 8:57 PM
No nick, limited/no Juan. Let’s go Dee you’ll get minutes tonight.
Comment from wizfan and the kid
Time October 7, 2008 at 8:57 PM
Glenn…who looks the best out the group trying for a roster spot?
Comment from GlingGling
Time October 7, 2008 at 8:58 PM
Sorry I have to abandon you guys, I just made sure I got the game recording and now I’m off. I hope you guys have fun!
Comment from Charli B
Time October 7, 2008 at 9:00 PM
DJ…
When does the roster have to be cut down to 15 players
Comment from slwiz
Time October 7, 2008 at 9:01 PM
oh my gosh, dj and glen I hear you; all the way in Illinois; how cool; wonderful interview with Coach and the young one will get quality minutes; so sad about Nick and Juan; sure hope they will be better for Memphis or Detroit!!
Comment from wizfan and the kid
Time October 7, 2008 at 9:02 PM
Here we go!!!
Comment from slwiz
Time October 7, 2008 at 9:04 PM
did you just mention me in Illinois; oh my gosh, thank you so much!!!
Comment from FantasticWiz
Time October 7, 2008 at 9:04 PM
Dave I can hear you on the web… The audio link is good.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 7, 2008 at 9:05 PM
slwiz and everuone great to have you with us
Comment from SportzWiz
Time October 7, 2008 at 9:05 PM
Etan with a block, great to have him back,
Comment from BelieveInWiz
Time October 7, 2008 at 9:06 PM
that must be nice to be in there. when are they coming to Miami?
Comment from SportzWiz
Time October 7, 2008 at 9:06 PM
Look at ETAN!
Comment from SportzWiz
Time October 7, 2008 at 9:07 PM
TOUGH JUICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 7, 2008 at 9:07 PM
what a dunk by butler
Comment from TAG FLIP
Time October 7, 2008 at 9:07 PM
damn i didn’t know AJ was gonna sign wit philly if we didn’t re-sign him. what an expensive offseason for us >_<
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 7, 2008 at 9:08 PM
i say this game is going to be more about the D than any thing but its going to take a sec to get into a grove
Comment from BelieveInWiz
Time October 7, 2008 at 9:08 PM
can u guy post the video in here at the end of each qts?
Comment from wizfan and the kid
Time October 7, 2008 at 9:09 PM
OH NO!
Comment from Charli B
Time October 7, 2008 at 9:09 PM
Nooooo
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 7, 2008 at 9:09 PM
uh oh jamsion holkding his right knee
Comment from slwiz
Time October 7, 2008 at 9:09 PM
Tawn is that tawn hurt?
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 7, 2008 at 9:10 PM
be in miami in the regular season
Comment from wizfan and the kid
Time October 7, 2008 at 9:10 PM
We are at a commercial with Comcast…. what is going on??? Is Antwan ok?
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 7, 2008 at 9:10 PM
jamison is up but being helped off the court
Comment from Charli B
Time October 7, 2008 at 9:10 PM
wow…deez F-ing injuries is killin’ me
Comment from Bmack34
Time October 7, 2008 at 9:11 PM
no jamison!!!!
Comment from BelieveInWiz
Time October 7, 2008 at 9:11 PM
thanks DJ-WR
Wish u the best Twan.. dont get hurt..
Comment from TAG FLIP
Time October 7, 2008 at 9:12 PM
there goes our season w/AJ tho
Comment from BelieveInWiz
Time October 7, 2008 at 9:13 PM
one way or another young core will have chance to shine during pre-games.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 7, 2008 at 9:13 PM
blatche looks good on the positive
Comment from wizfan and the kid
Time October 7, 2008 at 9:13 PM
AB…looking good at the start.
Comment from Charli B
Time October 7, 2008 at 9:13 PM
hope its not to serious
Comment from BelieveInWiz
Time October 7, 2008 at 9:14 PM
good job from AB..
Comment from slwiz
Time October 7, 2008 at 9:15 PM
that’s for any prognosis; we are so worried, shook up, stunned
Comment from wizfan and the kid
Time October 7, 2008 at 9:15 PM
In shock here…
Comment from BelieveInWiz
Time October 7, 2008 at 9:17 PM
nice to hear u guys voices
Comment from TAG FLIP
Time October 7, 2008 at 9:17 PM
one word on antawn’s injury.. dagger. all i will say.
Comment from slwiz
Time October 7, 2008 at 9:18 PM
no, a three for jason
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 7, 2008 at 9:18 PM
this team is so deep that there bench is as good as there starting 5 so this is a test to all the young guys trying to find there NBA game
Comment from Bridge
Time October 7, 2008 at 9:18 PM
Please keep us posted about Twan; sorry guys, it’s kinda hard for me to just listen to the game without actually watching it – I wish I were…
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 7, 2008 at 9:20 PM
kidd makes this dallas team different
Comment from wizbulletman0
Time October 7, 2008 at 9:21 PM
here comes DEE
Comment from TAG FLIP
Time October 7, 2008 at 9:21 PM
Bridge – this is touch to watch not knowing what tawn’s situation is. we’re all excited for the season to start cuz we know we can have a great season (evn without agent zero for the first part of it) but the tawn injury just rips the heart out of us.
Comment from BelieveInWiz
Time October 7, 2008 at 9:22 PM
did u just say he sprain right knee? DJ-Wr
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 7, 2008 at 9:22 PM
sprained right knee for jamison is what we are being told..
Comment from Charli B
Time October 7, 2008 at 9:22 PM
Blatche really is impressing me
Comment from wizbulletman0
Time October 7, 2008 at 9:22 PM
oh BTW
HELLO EVERYONE
WIZARDS SEASON ONCE AGAIN
i hope the Twan injury isnt serious
Comment from slwiz
Time October 7, 2008 at 9:22 PM
come on wiz!!!, dee’s comming in!! who will he guard?
Comment from wizbulletman0
Time October 7, 2008 at 9:22 PM
thank you, hopefully its not a serious sprain
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 7, 2008 at 9:23 PM
sprained right knee is what we are told…the key wll be once they look at it more…keep fingers crossed…..bridge belivein wiz and all other great to have you with us
Comment from slwiz
Time October 7, 2008 at 9:23 PM
do i have to hit refresh each time?
Comment from Charli B
Time October 7, 2008 at 9:23 PM
i dont believe the jamison injury is goin to be severe….
something is tellin’ me don’t worry…
he’ll be back
Comment from slwiz
Time October 7, 2008 at 9:24 PM
hi bridge, scary hot and heavy action
Comment from SportzWiz
Time October 7, 2008 at 9:24 PM
When dee and dom are in the game expect to see them pickup full court more often, BLATCHE IS SICK!!!
Comment from slwiz
Time October 7, 2008 at 9:24 PM
Ms cathy brown, your boys in there!!!
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 7, 2008 at 9:25 PM
i hate that happend to AJ.. but to keep with the game AB is just crazy… i had no idea that he was going to come out this strong and thats one huge + for us
Comment from slwiz
Time October 7, 2008 at 9:25 PM
He’s back in the NBA ya go girl, you’re the best and a special lady!!!!
Comment from BelieveInWiz
Time October 7, 2008 at 9:25 PM
so far by listening love what Blatch bring it to our score board.
Comment from Wizards513
Time October 7, 2008 at 9:26 PM
Blatche is sick… Deshawn’s shot selection leaves something to be desired. great news sprain vs tear
Comment from BelieveInWiz
Time October 7, 2008 at 9:26 PM
how is Dom doing?
Comment from TAG FLIP
Time October 7, 2008 at 9:26 PM
that replay of jamison’ injury didn’t look good. looked even worse than gil’s knee injury 2 seasons ago…
Comment from Bridge
Time October 7, 2008 at 9:27 PM
I agree TF…Now that I know it’s a sprain, I’m a bit more optimistic – still bad news, but better than the worst…
Thanks DJ, great to be on
Comment from Jgarcia104
Time October 7, 2008 at 9:27 PM
im here! poor Jamison with his sprained knee hope he’s not out too long!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 7, 2008 at 9:27 PM
yes blatche has had a great start
Comment from slwiz
Time October 7, 2008 at 9:28 PM
Dom is playing the 2 with Dee; go guys; let’s get some offense going hang in there andray
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 7, 2008 at 9:28 PM
Dom just drove to the hoop and got a foul thats a good thing for him because last year he never tryed to make his own shot
Comment from TAG FLIP
Time October 7, 2008 at 9:28 PM
pech = I GET BUCKETS SON!!!
Comment from slwiz
Time October 7, 2008 at 9:29 PM
nice work down low, good attacking the basket on offense
Comment from SportzWiz
Time October 7, 2008 at 9:29 PM
Dom’s a lot more confident this year with the ball in his hands. Pech for 3!
Comment from SportzWiz
Time October 7, 2008 at 9:29 PM
Blatche 9 points in the quarter wiz lead 28-27
Comment from Jgarcia104
Time October 7, 2008 at 9:29 PM
yay pech!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 7, 2008 at 9:30 PM
nice finish to quarter
Comment from slwiz
Time October 7, 2008 at 9:30 PM
Pech with the lead? was that a 3?
Comment from BelieveInWiz
Time October 7, 2008 at 9:30 PM
as long as we can hang in there i love it. thats mean young core getting mature. beliving in themself
Comment from TAG FLIP
Time October 7, 2008 at 9:30 PM
Bridge – i’m wit u and every other wizards fan out there.. hopefully the sprain is all there is to it, like an MCL sprain or something… any torn ligaments is NOT what this team needs..
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 7, 2008 at 9:30 PM
jgarica great seeing you in richmond….
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 7, 2008 at 9:31 PM
not bad quarter BUT cross your fingers on jamison
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 7, 2008 at 9:31 PM
blacthe had 9 points
Comment from Bridge
Time October 7, 2008 at 9:31 PM
Hey slwiz –
Yay, Dom with the AND-1! Great to hear that AB is doing great – I always believed in him!
Feels good to hear that again [I GET BUCKETS SON!!!]
Comment from BelieveInWiz
Time October 7, 2008 at 9:32 PM
way to go Wizards
Believe!!!!!!!!!
Comment from SportzWiz
Time October 7, 2008 at 9:32 PM
Very very nice move by dray
Comment from TAG FLIP
Time October 7, 2008 at 9:33 PM
dang.. blatche is really looking good tonight.. let’s hope this is something we see on a game-by-game basis once the regular season starts.
Comment from slwiz
Time October 7, 2008 at 9:33 PM
up by 3
Comment from windy city
Time October 7, 2008 at 9:33 PM
not sure if this is already posted, but that’s the link the ESPN Baltimore, you can listen live through that website
Comment from slwiz
Time October 7, 2008 at 9:34 PM
windy you from chi-town!!!!
Comment from SportzWiz
Time October 7, 2008 at 9:34 PM
thanks windy city, there’s also a link at the top of this page
Comment from slwiz
Time October 7, 2008 at 9:34 PM
and 1 on Dee, drat
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 7, 2008 at 9:34 PM
man o man did i not hear the coach when he siad AB was a diff player
Comment from SportzWiz
Time October 7, 2008 at 9:34 PM
blatche again, and again!!!!
Im telling you this guy was by all accounts the MVP of camp
Comment from slwiz
Time October 7, 2008 at 9:34 PM
AB again!!!
Comment from slwiz
Time October 7, 2008 at 9:35 PM
and again!!!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 7, 2008 at 9:35 PM
blacthe alos playing with back to basket and he is driving
Comment from slwiz
Time October 7, 2008 at 9:36 PM
going to the basket keep it up!!!
Comment from Jgarcia104
Time October 7, 2008 at 9:36 PM
wow blatch is tearing these guys apart. a lil inside and outside. i wanna see him set some people up cuz u know he can
Comment from Charli B
Time October 7, 2008 at 9:36 PM
Its The Takeover….
Blatche takeova that is
Comment from slwiz
Time October 7, 2008 at 9:36 PM
oh, a block
Comment from slwiz
Time October 7, 2008 at 9:37 PM
DJ: what’s his percentage
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 7, 2008 at 9:37 PM
blacthe aggressive has a agleam in hbis eye
Comment from SportzWiz
Time October 7, 2008 at 9:37 PM
While Dom missed that layup thats a great sign, he was strong and aggressive and just didnt finish, but great move, he didnt have that comfort last year
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 7, 2008 at 9:37 PM
also picking the ball up over his head to give the other team no chance to strip the ball away
Comment from Charli B
Time October 7, 2008 at 9:37 PM
Love what im seeing about of blatche
Comment from slwiz
Time October 7, 2008 at 9:38 PM
tough dom, keep trying, broke up by dee, darn got it back to Mavs
Comment from Phemy
Time October 7, 2008 at 9:38 PM
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/wizardsinsider/2008/10/haywood_to_see_hand_specialist.html (hope the link works)
mehh…that would suck: “[...] the specialist advised Haywood to undergo a surgical procedure that would require him to miss between four to six months.”
Comment from wizbulletman0
Time October 7, 2008 at 9:39 PM
JAVALE MCGEE IS COMING IN
BEWARE
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 7, 2008 at 9:39 PM
phemy that’s the first i have seen that will check into it ansd hanks for being with us
Comment from slwiz
Time October 7, 2008 at 9:40 PM
Yeah, get that long body up there on the jam!!!!
Comment from Bridge
Time October 7, 2008 at 9:40 PM
AB must have ate his spinach before the game…I think that that’s what popeye ate right? lol
Comment from slwiz
Time October 7, 2008 at 9:40 PM
whats AB percentage so far?
Comment from slwiz
Time October 7, 2008 at 9:40 PM
yeah bridge show those muscles!! lol
Comment from Jgarcia104
Time October 7, 2008 at 9:41 PM
wow!
Comment from slwiz
Time October 7, 2008 at 9:42 PM
are they going beigger
Comment from SportzWiz
Time October 7, 2008 at 9:42 PM
the rookie shows flashes!
Comment from slwiz
Time October 7, 2008 at 9:42 PM
was that JaVale, cool
Comment from TAG FLIP
Time October 7, 2008 at 9:42 PM
hey DJ is antawn jamison back on the bench or is he still in the locker room?
Comment from slwiz
Time October 7, 2008 at 9:43 PM
JaVale blocks!!! Been waiting to hear that. Go JaVale!!!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 7, 2008 at 9:44 PM
blacthe is seven of 12 shooting.,..so just over 50%
Comment from slwiz
Time October 7, 2008 at 9:44 PM
Thanks onpercent 7/12
Comment from slwiz
Time October 7, 2008 at 9:45 PM
Great work and effort; rest; and come back in to that zone!!!!
Comment from slwiz
Time October 7, 2008 at 9:46 PM
tough D will be pay off, shrug that 3 off
Comment from SportzWiz
Time October 7, 2008 at 9:47 PM
wiz4life those are the type of possessions where you go at least that was in the preseason, great defense for 23 seconds, just not 24
Comment from slwiz
Time October 7, 2008 at 9:47 PM
Wizards4life you watching tv too?
Comment from slwiz
Time October 7, 2008 at 9:47 PM
they WILL get the whole 24; believe
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 7, 2008 at 9:48 PM
JAMISON UPDATE AND THIS COULD …COULD BE GOOD IT IS STRAINED RIGHT KNEE NOT SPRAINED… STRAINED…so thanks for crossing your fingers
Comment from slwiz
Time October 7, 2008 at 9:49 PM
thanks so much for the update, strain not sprain…still wishing him well….
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 7, 2008 at 9:49 PM
yeah i have to see whats going on at least the first few preseason games
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 7, 2008 at 9:50 PM
blacthe still hustling
Comment from slwiz
Time October 7, 2008 at 9:50 PM
thanks for saying whose “on deck” helps lots!!!
Comment from TAG FLIP
Time October 7, 2008 at 9:50 PM
so is he back on the bench or is he still back in the locker room?
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 7, 2008 at 9:51 PM
mcgee ruyns the flloor so well for seven footer
Comment from Phemy
Time October 7, 2008 at 9:51 PM
CANT FEEL MY FAAACEEEE
meh i missed saying that, even though he might not have done it ;>
Comment from SportzWiz
Time October 7, 2008 at 9:51 PM
JaVale’s length is really giving dallas problems on defense, couple deflections, a block, doing a nice job
Comment from TAG FLIP
Time October 7, 2008 at 9:52 PM
Phemy – i missed saying that all summer as well
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 7, 2008 at 9:52 PM
shooting coach is going to be a good help to him i know he helped Haywood!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 7, 2008 at 9:52 PM
jamison still in locker
Comment from SportzWiz
Time October 7, 2008 at 9:53 PM
JaVale’s shot is actually pretty good, I think he just needs to relax at the line,
Comment from Bridge
Time October 7, 2008 at 9:53 PM
Great news about Twan…I feel weird saying that though…
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 7, 2008 at 9:54 PM
wiz4life goodf to see you in richmond too..you mention shooting coach dave hopla..works with all these guys and even does instant videos over the shots and then instructs them with the video right on the court
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 7, 2008 at 9:55 PM
is he good from the line SportzWiz? i have no idea remember this is my first time looking at the kid
Comment from slwiz
Time October 7, 2008 at 9:55 PM
do they use that shooting mechanism over the basket; don’t know what it’s called?
Comment from Jgarcia104
Time October 7, 2008 at 9:57 PM
bad pass…
Comment from slwiz
Time October 7, 2008 at 9:57 PM
12 in fb and 30 in paint?
Comment from SportzWiz
Time October 7, 2008 at 9:57 PM
he struggled in college, but when i saw him in richmond he was real solid, so i guess we’ll only see over time.
Comment from Jgarcia104
Time October 7, 2008 at 9:57 PM
again..
Comment from slwiz
Time October 7, 2008 at 9:59 PM
was that a good call??
Comment from Jgarcia104
Time October 7, 2008 at 9:59 PM
are they looking for maguire to play the 2 guard this season as well? i noticed him in there with deshaun both in the game and @ the scrimage last friday..
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 7, 2008 at 10:00 PM
Dave i think that was WizFan4Life that you cought up with in richmond… i did make it down there how ever but i never got my autographs but thanks for the info
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time October 7, 2008 at 10:00 PM
I’m in a hotel in Philly, listening via my laptop and with the dynamic boxscore on the screen. Andray is having a terrific night, obviously. Meanwhile, no one else is helping much, at least not yet.
Comment from slwiz
Time October 7, 2008 at 10:00 PM
nick is out and so is juan dixon so macquire is helping out on the 2?
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 7, 2008 at 10:00 PM
hard to tell
Comment from Bridge
Time October 7, 2008 at 10:01 PM
Alright people, signing off for the day…I’m a big ole “softy” so I must admit that I missed everyone . Keep it fun – I’ll be here for the next “gameday”.
Comment from SportzWiz
Time October 7, 2008 at 10:01 PM
first preseason game, guys just going a little too quick
Comment from Jgarcia104
Time October 7, 2008 at 10:02 PM
i got a couple of pics.. i got a pic w pech, dee brown, and taj macullck. no pics w dixson tho =( oh and by the way nick is really tall in person!!
Comment from slwiz
Time October 7, 2008 at 10:02 PM
great to see you tom, yes last count dray was 7/12 javale had a block, and jumper and running the floor causing problems with his lenght I think!! fast and furious
Comment from slwiz
Time October 7, 2008 at 10:03 PM
how do you post your pics Jgarcia104?
Comment from slwiz
Time October 7, 2008 at 10:03 PM
later bridge…
Comment from Jgarcia104
Time October 7, 2008 at 10:03 PM
i put them on face book lol umm email is jdg257@email.vccs.edu you can look me up that way~
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 7, 2008 at 10:04 PM
sloppy end to the half spacing was not good on offense and that’s why the turnovers
Comment from slwiz
Time October 7, 2008 at 10:05 PM
sportzwiz; excitement and enthusism and adrenalin; may be able to calm them in locker room; plus they know about Tawn; they too are probaly worried knowing will help their hearts and focus…
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 7, 2008 at 10:06 PM
well thats what the preseason is for lets hope they get better
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 7, 2008 at 10:06 PM
pre season game 14 turnovers for the wizards in first half …10 for the mavs for that matter
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 7, 2008 at 10:07 PM
man just cought something on CSN that said they may be a hand problem keeping haywood out 3-6 mo.
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 7, 2008 at 10:08 PM
jgarcia104….i just caught your mcguire questions…sorry i have ben slow tonight…i have to get in regular seaosn form
Comment from slwiz
Time October 7, 2008 at 10:11 PM
haywood out 3-6 months possibly???? How’s etan looking he may see more action that’s unbelievably tough for Brendan….tough on team, too.
Comment from Jgarcia104
Time October 7, 2008 at 10:11 PM
lol its ok dave you do alot, the radio, the blog, dc united games, and i saw ur stuff on the redskins on wtop as well, you sir sleep in regular season form, minus the spelling, lol
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 7, 2008 at 10:12 PM
but you are right mcguire has played some two
Comment from slwiz
Time October 7, 2008 at 10:13 PM
will this audio feed be in an archive to listen to later?? Will it have a pause button so we can pause forward reverse at our trying to slow down the action??!! Man great for my first experience!!!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 7, 2008 at 10:15 PM
in fact he was two guard with dee borwn
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 7, 2008 at 10:15 PM
good question slwiz…i will check…it might be this year
Comment from slwiz
Time October 7, 2008 at 10:19 PM
Thanks i’ll look for the response cause this is very, very fast; great though!!
Comment from Jgarcia104
Time October 7, 2008 at 10:19 PM
i donno maybe its just me but i dont like him playing the two… he doesnt seem to have the ball handleing for the two.. i know we play a two gaurd system but they guys always say they can play that way cuz they can shoot, so gil can slide to the “2″ when he’s hott, and deshawn can bring it up same when he gets hott or when AD wants to take it in. but lets say deshawn gets hott and mcguire has to call the plays to 2 free him up for a 3 or get everyone in the right position to put them in the right set… i donno i would rather see caron at the two and mgcuire get teh ball at the wing, but as much as it might be just because nick and juan are out i did see it at the scrimage as well so im just wondering if they are thinking about it so that he can guard the 2 and deshawn the point to stop penetration but i think its too risky cuz it will disturb the offense.. dave what do you think?
Comment from Jgarcia104
Time October 7, 2008 at 10:20 PM
he played a lil with stevenson as well
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 7, 2008 at 10:21 PM
there is very little passing going on out there on O#
Comment from gbkdc
Time October 7, 2008 at 10:22 PM
Ohmigod, Jamison, Haywood… this team breaks my heart!!!! Feel better, Antawn and Brendan. You will be missed! We are pulling for you! And the rest of the guys are picking up the slack. Great effort from Blatche!
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 7, 2008 at 10:24 PM
nice to see ET hitting from the line and that little flip in
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 7, 2008 at 10:25 PM
again hopin on jamiosn only strained right knee
Comment from slwiz
Time October 7, 2008 at 10:25 PM
a couple baskets, let’s keep going guys; small bites; and D will create more O
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 7, 2008 at 10:25 PM
good d by blatche…but offense looks ugly
Comment from slwiz
Time October 7, 2008 at 10:26 PM
great AB stand your ground
Comment from slwiz
Time October 7, 2008 at 10:26 PM
was that CB3.. need him involved!!!
Comment from slwiz
Time October 7, 2008 at 10:27 PM
good AD that time go veterns
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 7, 2008 at 10:27 PM
yeah this is a good O# but there not playing it.. the ball moving gets open shots and better looks
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 7, 2008 at 10:27 PM
wow welcomer to the game dermarr johnson
Comment from slwiz
Time October 7, 2008 at 10:27 PM
what’s our line up now?
Comment from slwiz
Time October 7, 2008 at 10:28 PM
and 1 for dermarr? great, score please?
Comment from Jgarcia104
Time October 7, 2008 at 10:28 PM
wow no one is stopping the ball in transition
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 7, 2008 at 10:29 PM
so i am told antawn is going with us to memphis and he is walking around so that is encouraging!!!
Comment from slwiz
Time October 7, 2008 at 10:30 PM
so what’s causing them not to move the ball;
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 7, 2008 at 10:30 PM
thanks for the updates that sure makes me fell much better about the season!
Comment from gbkdc
Time October 7, 2008 at 10:31 PM
thanks dj great news
Comment from TAG FLIP
Time October 7, 2008 at 10:31 PM
that is extremely good news on jamison. keep all your fingers and toes crossed peeps.
Comment from TAG FLIP
Time October 7, 2008 at 10:32 PM
keep em crossed 4 brendan too
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 7, 2008 at 10:32 PM
speed of brown pays off
Comment from slwiz
Time October 7, 2008 at 10:32 PM
first DEE brown Score????
Comment from wiz-skins07
Time October 7, 2008 at 10:32 PM
Great news on ‘Twan…….
Dave…will there be any Spalding Never Flat packs given away this season?….
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 7, 2008 at 10:33 PM
well its more of a lack of moving players.. but who knows
Comment from WuCrew1
Time October 7, 2008 at 10:33 PM
So do you think that we will see Taj tonight?
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 7, 2008 at 10:33 PM
mavs look surprised at times by kidd
Comment from slwiz
Time October 7, 2008 at 10:34 PM
that helps, thanks must move as weell as pass, gesh, can we catch a break
Comment from slwiz
Time October 7, 2008 at 10:35 PM
and 1 for AB
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 7, 2008 at 10:36 PM
blacthe is really going to the hoop
Comment from Jgarcia104
Time October 7, 2008 at 10:36 PM
dave did you see my question lol
Comment from Jgarcia104
Time October 7, 2008 at 10:36 PM
or paragraph should say lol
Comment from wizbulletman0
Time October 7, 2008 at 10:36 PM
hey well they have their starters in, against our DEEP reserves…i laugh at that.
Comment from Jgarcia104
Time October 7, 2008 at 10:37 PM
hmmm no pech this quarter? wonder why
Comment from wizbulletman0
Time October 7, 2008 at 10:37 PM
also i like D. Johnson (the player, but DJ you the man on the radio) LOL
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 7, 2008 at 10:37 PM
ehhh its the Mavs we are playing here its not like this is some back up team or anything and its a preseason game this is were you put your guys in let them do what they do then go back and tweek it as needed not a big deal
Comment from slwiz
Time October 7, 2008 at 10:39 PM
was that a good shot out there
Comment from wiz-skins07
Time October 7, 2008 at 10:40 PM
Dave…will there be any Spalding Never Flat packs given away this season?….
Comment from wiz-skins07
Time October 7, 2008 at 10:41 PM
Btw… I LOVE the way that ‘Dre has been able to keep his fouls down…thats what really prevented him from getting more PT last year…
Comment from Jgarcia104
Time October 7, 2008 at 10:42 PM
there we go lets go pech
Comment from slwiz
Time October 7, 2008 at 10:42 PM
spacing, low post isn’t getting finished
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 7, 2008 at 10:42 PM
i will check
Comment from wiz-skins07
Time October 7, 2008 at 10:44 PM
Yeah….Dave thanks for the Shout-Out on the radio!!!
You the man!!!
Go Dave Johnson…
Comment from windy city
Time October 7, 2008 at 10:45 PM
sorry, have to say this…
it’s DARE IN Williams, that’s who Dee played with at Illinois (NOT Der RON) sorry, it’s a peeve of mine
Comment from wiz-skins07
Time October 7, 2008 at 10:46 PM
Now I’m really glad to be back blogging with you guys…I kinda went on a break over the summer…but you guys can count on me the Whole Season. Just last last year.
Go Wizards
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 7, 2008 at 10:46 PM
windy city i will give it to glenn
Comment from slwiz
Time October 7, 2008 at 10:48 PM
yeah, even Oprah on national TV didn’t get it right!! and he played on the Olympics
Comment from slwiz
Time October 7, 2008 at 10:48 PM
but who was the 2 losses to? Got cha there don’t we!! LOL
Comment from windy city
Time October 7, 2008 at 10:50 PM
thanks guys, much appreciated!
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 7, 2008 at 10:50 PM
wow D just Droping the ball off to a guy standing in the post for easy layups
Comment from wiz-skins07
Time October 7, 2008 at 10:50 PM
Dave..
Please check it out..I really enjoyed trying to win on of those..It was fun caling after the games and trying to answer a trivia question..Even if the Wizards Organization doesnt decide to give this away hopefully they will give something else away..
Comment from ricklevinenyc
Time October 7, 2008 at 10:51 PM
i know you guys keep mentioning that the offense is out of sync. what are your impressions of the defense? it seems the mavs aren’t having too tough a time scoring…
Comment from slwiz
Time October 7, 2008 at 10:52 PM
great D DEE and no foul!!!
Comment from slwiz
Time October 7, 2008 at 10:52 PM
I mean team D took it down almost the whole 24
Comment from vanishingelephants
Time October 7, 2008 at 10:53 PM
i recently moved out of the dc area and this is my only way to listen/check out the info. while i’m kicking and screaming inside not being able to watch this – it’s really nice to hear the good old home voices and get insight from fellow bloggers – so umm thanks y’all…
Comment from wizbulletman0
Time October 7, 2008 at 10:53 PM
that was funny, Dee when calling for the ball was like “SONGAILA”
i just find it funny he calls him by his last name.
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 7, 2008 at 10:53 PM
getting back in traz.. not stoping the ball… its not going to be all there to start with but it could be alot better
Comment from wiz-skins07
Time October 7, 2008 at 10:54 PM
Its just pre-season guys…NO need to worry..I said this during the Skins’ preseason n im saying it now…
PLUS..the LeTraveliers just got squashed by the Raptors
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 7, 2008 at 10:55 PM
transition defense has not been good either….ricklevinenyc you make as good point…but the two are linked…poor balance on offense then leads to poor balance on defense
Comment from slwiz
Time October 7, 2008 at 10:55 PM
it sounds like they have flashes of what they practiced but don’t have it consistant but having 3 out must have something to do with it
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 7, 2008 at 10:56 PM
glenn just said if you are not balanced on offense…it leads to transition baskets
Comment from slwiz
Time October 7, 2008 at 10:57 PM
but they are going to learn alot from this game and these guys are learners. They will do better, I agree; it’s very early
Comment from aznzero
Time October 7, 2008 at 10:57 PM
this game was good up till the second quarter. dallas is on fire
Comment from ricklevinenyc
Time October 7, 2008 at 10:58 PM
thanks for the response DJ. you can just call me Rick
Comment from TAG FLIP
Time October 7, 2008 at 10:58 PM
wiz-skins07 – let’s not talk about the LeTraveliers until the playoffs now shall we? my mouth is still bitter after the end of last season..
Comment from slwiz
Time October 7, 2008 at 10:59 PM
haven’t seen JaVale back in again? or heard AB name he out, too?
Comment from Jgarcia104
Time October 7, 2008 at 10:59 PM
go pech!
Comment from slwiz
Time October 7, 2008 at 11:00 PM
thank goodness they got off that 62
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 7, 2008 at 11:00 PM
pech mania
Comment from wiz-skins07
Time October 7, 2008 at 11:02 PM
The LeTraveliers will get thiers this season just like the Cowgirls…
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 7, 2008 at 11:05 PM
how did that guy get to the rim with out putting that ball on the floor
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 7, 2008 at 11:07 PM
DJ do you know how many open roster spots we have?
Comment from slwiz
Time October 7, 2008 at 11:10 PM
DJ do we stay here for post game blog questions? will eddie be live with you for interview or players?
Comment from slwiz
Time October 7, 2008 at 11:12 PM
Rocket 90; Grizzlies 90 4th quarter 2 min to go; we play Grizzlies tomorrow night
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 7, 2008 at 11:12 PM
well we do have 15 under contract BUT…dee brown and juan dixon only have partially guaranteed contract….milt newton did tell us in richmond that we are under the cap….so the roster is pretty set….but maybe there is one spot
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 7, 2008 at 11:13 PM
geee i just seen a blur of blue he is crazy fast
Comment from ricklevinenyc
Time October 7, 2008 at 11:13 PM
i like what i am hearing about dermarr. i believe he gives us more versatility than Juan
Comment from slwiz
Time October 7, 2008 at 11:14 PM
we can call in? what is phone number again SLOWLY, please. LOL
Comment from SportzWiz
Time October 7, 2008 at 11:14 PM
Javale’s athleticism for a player his size is just plain scary
Comment from Wizards4Life
Time October 7, 2008 at 11:14 PM
is that with Dee and Juan ? number 13 looks good to me
Comment from SportzWiz
Time October 7, 2008 at 11:15 PM
dom hasnt been able to get anything to fall but theres no quit in him fighting hard and hustlin!
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 7, 2008 at 11:16 PM
mcgee pech blacthe all showed something tonight
Comment from slwiz
Time October 7, 2008 at 11:16 PM
is the call in live or just talking with you guys?
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 7, 2008 at 11:17 PM
guys post game show next
301-230-0980 to call in…
join us here tomorrow…call in and talk to glenn
Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time October 7, 2008 at 11:18 PM
call in is live with Glenn
Comment from Jgarcia104
Time October 7, 2008 at 11:20 PM
they just confirmed the story on haywood on csn
Comment from slwiz
Time October 7, 2008 at 11:21 PM
rockets ahead with 14 seconds left
Comment from ricklevinenyc
Time October 7, 2008 at 11:21 PM
what did they confirm about haywood?
Comment from Jgarcia104
Time October 7, 2008 at 11:22 PM
dave if they put haywood on the IR will that free up a spot? only cuz if its the back end of that 4-6months that would be basicly 90pecent of the season with us going deep into the playoffs
Comment from Jason C
Time October 7, 2008 at 11:22 PM
So uh is Jamison ok? And i heard Haywood out 4-6 months? Not good way to start.
Comment from Jgarcia104
Time October 7, 2008 at 11:23 PM
that he will go to the specialist tommorrow to “confirm what he already knows” about getting the surgery done… they spoke to him on the phoen and saidhe wants to get it done as soon as possible
Comment from ricklevinenyc
Time October 7, 2008 at 11:23 PM
the stat lines from starters: stevenson, daniels, and thomas are a bit disappointing. do we know if nick young is going to play tomorrow night?
Comment from ricklevinenyc
Time October 7, 2008 at 11:25 PM
ouch about haywood. unless thomas can really get up to speed quick, does that make blatche the starting center? at least mcgee showed that he can pick up some minutes. but man-oh-man, injuries are really decimating this team over the last few years.
Comment from TAG FLIP
Time October 7, 2008 at 11:26 PM
buck and phil just said it… we seem to be a snakebit team.
Comment from slwiz
Time October 7, 2008 at 11:32 PM
any calls in yet, I wanted to see how it worked first, LOL
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time October 7, 2008 at 11:34 PM
Juan…. I don’t think so. If we could have done that we would have with Etan last year.
Comment from Jgarcia104
Time October 7, 2008 at 11:36 PM
ahh you have a point but did etans salary cap numb count against us last year?
Comment from Jason C
Time October 7, 2008 at 11:37 PM
is Dave ok? Will he make it tomorrow…hahaha
Comment from Jason C
Time October 7, 2008 at 11:38 PM
He sounded winded.
Comment from TAG FLIP
Time October 7, 2008 at 11:46 PM
whew. i just heard good news on sportsnite… eddie said that tawn is walking around and is in good spirits. injury isn’t as serious as it looked, and that it may just be a hyperextended patellar tendon or something like that. but so far no ligament damage.
on a more down note, brendan will likely be having surgery and he could be missing most of the season.
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time October 7, 2008 at 11:47 PM
We seem to have some kind of curse? The very first game and we hear Brendan may be out 4 to 6 months. Then we SEE Antawn’s knee buckle under him. What the heck is Next?
Ok enough of that!
I thought Andray played really well at times. Dee looked like he fit his billing. That guy is quick. He can run the offense and pass pretty darn well too. I didn’t understand Dominic at the 2 but I guess that was because Nick tweaked his knee? He certainly was easily exploited there. I really like Demarr. For his size that kid can move and covers the passing lanes well. Everyone was “clanking” them so who really knows what his shot is like. Pesh didn’t impress me much. Almost like a fish swimming in jello. JaVale is gonna be a very very good one. Wow that kid is gonna be Something. Something I didn’t realize until tonight…The Kid has Attitude!
Comment from GrifonRacing
Time October 7, 2008 at 11:48 PM
yes sir it did
Comment from Tom Mandel
Time October 8, 2008 at 9:58 AM
Am I hearing that Brendan is out 3 months? Yikes!! Hope that’s not true.
Only one game, and the starters didn’t play much (nor very well either — except for Caron), so nothing to take away from having lost.
Dom’s line says he was 0-6 — *that* I don’t like to see. Was he missing jumpers? Or…?
Looks like Pech played quite well. Shot well and got 7 rebounds in 23 minutes (very good!). Ditto JaVale’s performance, though erratic in his case (1-4 from the line and 3 fouls in 12 minutes).
One thing I liked in Dee’s performance especially — he grabbed 3 boards. Probably a tribute to being very quick and strong, even though small. If he can rebound like a bigger guard he will be a big help.
Comment from neal
Time October 8, 2008 at 8:31 PM
What a let-down. Back to reality. I guess we still aren’t world beaters. I was so deflated I turned it off at half time. My observations based on one half:
Andray Blatche had NO FOULS AND NO TURNOVERS in the half and scored like an all-star. So much for any competition between he and Songaila for time. Songaila didn’t do much but foul. So….now the competition is between Songaila and Pecherov for time at PF. That’s an important competition, since it looks like Blatche will be getting most of his minutes at C for 3-4 months, and may end up getting minutes backing up Butler if McGuire can’t shoot in prime time.
Sorry, but it’s time for Linton Johnson to go home.
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Comment from wiz-skins07
Time October 7, 2008 at 8:52 AM
Yea!!!! First gameday of the season…Thats what im talking about…I could hardly wait…
What I Want to See:
1.) Alot of Nick Young and Dominic McGuire.
2.) The Starters getting in a good couple of minutes.
3.) See if our bench has IMPROVED..
GO WIZARDS…
Only 12 hours till TIP-OFF!!!!!!