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Comment from Bridge
Time February 28, 2009 at 8:07 AM

Good to know that you guys made it safely .

Kinda brisky-cold huh lol?…

I’m SO excited about 2nite – - can’t wait; I know that we could get this WIN!

GO WIZARDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Comment from Tom Mandel
Time February 28, 2009 at 8:15 AM

Bridgey — I thought it’d be some kind of deep emotional conflict for you, living in Milwaukee and having the improving Bucks to watch, but no… you are a true blue Wiz fan!!

Comment from Reuben
Time February 28, 2009 at 8:59 AM

The atmosphere at last nights game was great! Having Obama there was awesome. I think the wizards really put 200% effort the whole way:!: GO WIZARDS!!!!

Comment from Bridge
Time February 28, 2009 at 9:34 AM

No emotional conflict whatsoever Tom . WIZARDS ALL DAY EVERYDAY!!

Comment from getabigboyoffense
Time February 28, 2009 at 11:08 AM

neal, nice contribution regarding our coaching situation on the end of the previous blog. I agree with you 100%.

Bucks tonight…Go Wiz!!!!!!!!!!

Comment from slwiz
Time February 28, 2009 at 11:23 AM

I think for the first time I may understand a little clearer the phrase “basketball family”.
If it weren’t for the University of Illinois I wouldn’t even be blogging, since Dee did spend several months with the Wizards. The recent news of Johnny “Red” Kerr’s fight against cancer also of the University of Illinois brings home that one of his teams was the Baltimore Bullets. Upon researching this was an ABA team, no relationship to the Baltimore Bullets that are present day Washington Wizards. Also, passing away was Norm Van Lier a Comcast analyst who worked with Kendall Gill also from the University of Illinois. So the tie in to the Wiz is since Glen, Dave, and SportzWiz work with the Wizard media I wonder if you feel these losses and if you ever had a chance to meet these men? Or if this is how you feel about “basketball families” and how they grow and go from town to town, college to college, team to team, or even jobs to jobs? I remember early on in blogging SportzWiz encouraging me to stay a fan of the Wiz even when Dee was let go. For me, attending the “Night of Legends” and seeing not just young men honored but also older ones like 76 year old Johnny “Red” Kerr was a privilege for me. I only wish the best for the basketball family and friends of Mr. Kerr and Mr. Lier. It truly is a tribute to them that their names and reputations bring joy to others outside of their own families.

Tonight is Sacramento and my hope is for a Wiz win. You players just never know whose lives you will touch by your actions or how ealy in your careers you may do so. I know from the blogs that you have touched many this year even with all the losses. Go Wizards Go; keep up the fight!

Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time February 28, 2009 at 12:54 PM

11:43 AM EST….yes Bridge it is cold here in Milwaukee.. and I really appreciate Slwiz comments about basketball family. I did not know Norm Van Lier or Johnny “Red” Kerr but to say hello to but they were always warm and friendly. Still we are all part of a basketball family and that’s part of what this BLOG is all about..Glenn and I miss bloggers when we don’t hear from them for awhile..players change teams but friendships and professional respect remain…we are saddened at losses of greats like Van Lier and Kerr and happy for success for guys like Roger Mason even though it is with another team…..hey it’s been a tough year—and I picked up the Milwaukee paper this AM and there was something about the economy being bad—but it’s pretty cool that through this technology we can hook up with some friends on a daily basis and actually during games—-we can debate, we can agree, we can disagree, we can share etc…….we are all anxious for the Wizards future to get better and brighter..but for now we just have to enjoy the moment and we can do that because we have our own little basketball family

Comment from slwiz
Time February 28, 2009 at 2:59 PM

oops, I was looking at the wrong schedule!! So its Milwaukee tonight…no wonder Bridge is talking about the cold…and yep, Bridge loves her Wiz!! A back to back win would be great!

I hadn’t really followed the Obama campaign too much. The other night he gave the State of the Union Address and I can see why people’s emotions are stirred up by his arrival to the Verizon Center. He’s extremely interested in the nation and its welfare and is working hard to cope with the recession, the war, the economy, the health care needs, and energy. I wonder how he can have so much passion and interest and still not just maintain hope but give hope and confidence. For a nation that has been struggling with emotional trauma this hope brings out the best in folks who are trying to believe! For him to attend the game must have been a stress reliever for him; to choose a struggling team in his nation to possibly get away from struggles for a bit, well, that really says a lot for him to trust his Washington Wiz and his Chicago Bulls players to give him relief and entertainment!! To him it doesn’t matter the wins or losses, the location, he still believes in the people of his nation. And all he asks in return is that people try and help him rebuild and recover from the economic and other national struggles. Man, I never thought I’d blog about stuff like this! The Wiz really responded to him. Their excitement really carried over from the locker room onto the court! Now do it tonight against the Bucks!

Comment from Bridge
Time February 28, 2009 at 3:23 PM

Awww – people are all sentimental and stuff 2day…I’m all touched ; families MUST have some type of dysfunction in order to be functional – - I’m just glad that I’m able to be apart of all of this! I know that I have my times of “anger” but most of the time, it’s all out of love. And Sl, I HOPE that you do stay with us because like everyone, you bring a lot!

DJ, I’ll try to come up there to visit you guys personally. Don’t be alarmed – - really – I’m a nice person, and pretty nice to look at (lol), so in the end, it’s nothing but a win-win situation…

Comment from Jaba
Time February 28, 2009 at 4:16 PM

Great win yesterday! And since I didn’t get to listen to the game, I loved reading all your comments today!
slwiz – what’s Dee Brown doing these days? Obviously his stint with the Suns didn’t work out, but is he playing at all at the moment?
I’d love to see Pech get some playing time tonight! We need to find out what we have in him. And JCritt deserves more than 12 minutes as well!

Comment from datonypony
Time February 28, 2009 at 5:42 PM

Let’s get a good game today wizards!

Comment from 2stepsaway
Time February 28, 2009 at 5:56 PM

Hello all!!!

I am home in NY this weekend for my mother’s bday & I was not able to attend the game (my 4th missed home game this season BUT I am SO happy that we won!!!!!

I will be at my mother’s party 2nite, so I will miss the game again….

I will be back at the Verizon ctr for the game v. the Hawks. Until then BEAT THE BUCKS!!!!!

Comment from dcbutler357
Time February 28, 2009 at 6:02 PM

Hello Gang,

I noticed Caron hobbling a little yesterday, I hope all is well. Once again, I really saw some good things last night, I hope it becomes the norm. I have a couple of items on the calendar this evening, hopefully I can get on the blog.

Let’s go Wiz!!

Comment from neal
Time February 28, 2009 at 6:04 PM

Bridge, I’ll be watching the 2nd half tonight. If I don’t see you rooting correctly I’m coming right through the set at you.

Comment from llballa19
Time February 28, 2009 at 6:24 PM

Happy to see another Wiz victory. Looking forward to the game tonight.

Comment from CRUNCHTIME RADIO
Time February 28, 2009 at 7:13 PM

I’M PRETTY EXCITED ABOUT THE WIN LAST NIGHT BUT COACH TAPPSCOTT IS THE WORST COACH IN THE LEAGUE. THE WIN THEY GET ARE NOT BECAUSE HE DID A GOOD COACHING JOB BUT BECAUSE HIS PLAYERS GAVE A WINNING EFFORT. I CAN’T FIGURE OUT WHY JUAN DIXON ISN’T GETTING ANY PLAYING TIME AN JAVARIUS IS UNLESS THEY ARE SHOWCASING HIM FOR A POSSIBLE TRADE I CAN’T SEE WHY HE’S GETTING SO MUCH TIME, HE PLAYS AGRESSIVE ON DEFENCE BUT GETS BEAT ALOT. DIXON GETS BEAT BUT HE CAN SCORE AN HE CAN PLAY THE PASSING LANES, THIS IS JUST MY OPINION. I SAY GIVE DIXON ATLEAST 15 MINUTES A GAME TO GET HIM LOOSE AN YOU’LL SEE WHAT I’M TALKING BOUT

Comment from wtop
Time February 28, 2009 at 7:31 PM

Everyone I will be with you on the blog but late I have something else to do also.

Comment from slwiz
Time February 28, 2009 at 7:51 PM

It’s sorta hard to actually watch Dee play since he’s playing for the Israeli league; his team is Maccabi Tel Aviv. He’s playing point behind a really good player, Carlos; so his minutes are limited but he feels he’s gaining professional experience and he has been in every game except this last one against Real Madrid. The league is quite completive and he’s played against two other University of Illinois players who are in the Spain league, Roger Powell and Brian Randle. Generally Maccabi plays on Sunday’s and Thursday’s around noon our time. Here are a couple links
http://www.maccabi.co.il/Default.asp?language=english
http://www.euroleague.net/ Dee’s team is in Group F

I’ll check back a little later!! Go Wiz!

Comment from SportzWiz
Time February 28, 2009 at 7:55 PM

slwiz Dee’s in good hands with maccabi they are the model organization in the euroleague, and have won multiple titles. Israel also treats their athletes like superstars.

Its big big time over there.

Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time February 28, 2009 at 8:18 PM

BRIDGE is here everyone!!

Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time February 28, 2009 at 8:21 PM

Glenn here: keys: bench contribution< last game 8 guys in double figures, wiz have to attack rim, Bucks are last in NBA in blocks, execute vs pressure, no second chances, Bcks 6th in off reb, cant let Charlie V go crazy.

Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time February 28, 2009 at 8:22 PM

Glenn Consor says e once scored 39 point against Maccabi Tel Aviv in 1981 whiulke playing for Maccabi Haifa

Comment from slwiz
Time February 28, 2009 at 8:26 PM

Hey, hey, is Bridge where she actually sees us typing or did she go to her seat!! I bet she has been thrilled to meet you both!

Also, txs for the keys!!

Yeah, they’ve won something like 16 titles. This loss against Real Madrid of 4 points was a heart breaker. They lost to them earlier by double figures so ya know they were trying hard to get this 2nd one. Grrrrr… hope they can win some in the Top 16!!

Comment from slwiz
Time February 28, 2009 at 8:29 PM

Did I catch that right!! Glen played for Haifa? Wow 39 points!! Glen knows about the rivalries and competition over there!! It’s just different here in the NBA. Some of the USA players are friends off the court; overseas sometimes even wearing the other teams colors is a no-no!

Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time February 28, 2009 at 8:30 PM

bridge went to her seats…i will pass on the greeting

Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time February 28, 2009 at 8:33 PM

glenn : yeah they are very passionate about hoops and soccer in Israel, thet had Earl Williams who played for the Celtics, crazy good rebounder

Comment from slwiz
Time February 28, 2009 at 8:34 PM

Cool, a fan meeting the media!! Wow what a treat for her!! Hope you gave her those words..”and this is the voice of the Wizards”…just love those sayings ya got!! You guys are really nice to all the bloggers who try and meet you; it’s appreciated when you see or shout out to us!!

Comment from datonypony
Time February 28, 2009 at 8:34 PM

Waiting for thetip off now:D

Comment from weswalk
Time February 28, 2009 at 8:34 PM

Would like to hear from bloggers re: Grunfeld. While I agree with the majority of posts re: Tapscott, we should keep in mind that he is only the messnger. Nothing is happening on the court (rotations, minutes etc) without Grunfeld’s blessing.

In the only interview I heard from him, he is a supporter of Tapscott and all the moves the interim coach is making. His plan appears to be wait til next year.

Comment from datonypony
Time February 28, 2009 at 8:36 PM

I quite like the 2 rookie forwards from bucks.

Comment from slwiz
Time February 28, 2009 at 8:36 PM

Alright, got ya on the radio!!

I’ll check out Earl Williams and Celtics later!! How’d ya know I liked Red Aurback (spell) and Larry Bird!! LOL both get

Comment from Wizards4Life
Time February 28, 2009 at 8:36 PM

always ready for the tip after a game like last night..lets hope it carried over..

Comment from datonypony
Time February 28, 2009 at 8:38 PM

Redd and BOgut out we have a chance with this one. Have to l;ock down jefferson.

Comment from slwiz
Time February 28, 2009 at 8:41 PM

Nice interview about “not dropping off” and Dom’s growth. Sure hope the bench handles this back to back! Go Wiz!!

Comment from gbkdc
Time February 28, 2009 at 8:41 PM

Hey everyone! I am still pumped up from last night! Go Wiz, let’s get 2 in a row!!

Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time February 28, 2009 at 8:41 PM

and Joe Alexander is out with an ankle injury one of the rookie forward you were talking about datonypony

Comment from datonypony
Time February 28, 2009 at 8:42 PM

Alexander is out? That’s a shame. Like watching him play. He has potential.

Comment from slwiz
Time February 28, 2009 at 8:43 PM

Wow Redd has 21 point average so him being out will possibly be a difference; txs for sharing that!

Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time February 28, 2009 at 8:43 PM

and we are with you guys…that was a focused team win last night

Comment from gbkdc
Time February 28, 2009 at 8:43 PM

GO DMAC!!!

Comment from tyrone20000
Time February 28, 2009 at 8:43 PM

Good game to get Pecherov in there for significant minutes…

Comment from datonypony
Time February 28, 2009 at 8:45 PM

I think defense is key, I’m thinking a low scoring game for both teams.

Comment from slwiz
Time February 28, 2009 at 8:45 PM

Isn’t Bogut in the middle? That should help the paint and driving in I hope!

Comment from Wizards4Life
Time February 28, 2009 at 8:45 PM

also like to see Juan in there at least a few mins

Comment from datonypony
Time February 28, 2009 at 8:46 PM

AND WE’RE OFF!

Comment from gbkdc
Time February 28, 2009 at 8:47 PM

It was good to see Pech. I feel sad for Juan not getting to play in front of the Prez, tho. Hope he comes to another game!

Comment from Wizards4Life
Time February 28, 2009 at 8:48 PM

man 2 on D.song quick

Comment from datonypony
Time February 28, 2009 at 8:48 PM

SOngaila…. Oh well this might be good for…. MCGEEEEEEEE

Comment from slwiz
Time February 28, 2009 at 8:49 PM

gbkdc might just be a 4 or 8 year term; he’s just gotta come to the Verizon Center again!! Come on Wiz lets get those rebounds!!

Comment from datonypony
Time February 28, 2009 at 8:49 PM

The other rookie forward immediately making an impact on wizards.

Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time February 28, 2009 at 8:50 PM

good d by mcguire

Comment from Wizards4Life
Time February 28, 2009 at 8:51 PM

nice by Dom and if james had not got in the way it would have been a back door for CB3

Comment from datonypony
Time February 28, 2009 at 8:52 PM

Need to stay calm.

Comment from Wizards4Life
Time February 28, 2009 at 8:53 PM

got to work the ball more get a better shot and drive it to the basket

Comment from datonypony
Time February 28, 2009 at 8:53 PM

Immediately trailing. Need to stay calm..

Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time February 28, 2009 at 8:54 PM

yes bucks are not a shot blocking team 29th in the nba sowe need to drive to the bucket

Comment from datonypony
Time February 28, 2009 at 8:54 PM

Get a tall lineup, we can out post up these guys.

Comment from tyrone20000
Time February 28, 2009 at 8:55 PM

As much as I dislike Blatche, this is his type of game for sure…

Comment from slwiz
Time February 28, 2009 at 8:56 PM

Wow Bridge made cards for the players!! How cool!! go Bridge #1 Wiz fan!!

Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time February 28, 2009 at 8:57 PM

luc b moute doing a good jo in butler

Comment from slwiz
Time February 28, 2009 at 8:59 PM

why is James shooting so quickly and in the corner?

Comment from Wizards4Life
Time February 28, 2009 at 8:59 PM

J.Crit would be nice

Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time February 28, 2009 at 9:00 PM

both teams playe dlast night but bucks look crips we don’t

Comment from slwiz
Time February 28, 2009 at 9:01 PM

possibly moving Caron so moute isn’t on him

Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time February 28, 2009 at 9:01 PM

mcguire again..MBAH Moute is like the Bucks Dom McGuire

Comment from Wizards4Life
Time February 28, 2009 at 9:02 PM

nice read by Dom still need to go after the basket

Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time February 28, 2009 at 9:02 PM

easy buckets by the bucks

Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time February 28, 2009 at 9:03 PM

defense is bad right now double teaming sessions byut not rotating

Comment from llballa19
Time February 28, 2009 at 9:04 PM

struggle city right now

Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time February 28, 2009 at 9:05 PM

great high school story coming uop wiuth glenn at the half

Comment from slwiz
Time February 28, 2009 at 9:06 PM

moute with 4 offensive rebounds bucks have 11 to Wiz’s 5; come on guys box out and get in there!!

Comment from Wizards4Life
Time February 28, 2009 at 9:06 PM

thats what im talkin about

Comment from slwiz
Time February 28, 2009 at 9:06 PM

down low, alright keep attacking that paint

Comment from Wizards4Life
Time February 28, 2009 at 9:10 PM

looks like the bucks doing about the same play every time down drive and dish to the corner

Comment from llballa19
Time February 28, 2009 at 9:10 PM

that would have been nice to get at the end of the quarter

Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time February 28, 2009 at 9:11 PM

lilball just used your line on radio…it is early though

Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time February 28, 2009 at 9:13 PM

too mnay tgunrovers…need to attack paint…go to the blocks

Comment from CRUNCHTIME RADIO
Time February 28, 2009 at 9:14 PM

ok lets go wiz

Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time February 28, 2009 at 9:14 PM

bucks six of 7 from three

Comment from slwiz
Time February 28, 2009 at 9:14 PM

Come on bench bring the energy!!!

Comment from slwiz
Time February 28, 2009 at 9:16 PM

who was on bell????

Comment from CRUNCHTIME RADIO
Time February 28, 2009 at 9:16 PM

magee is tough, young take too many quick shots

Comment from dcbutler357
Time February 28, 2009 at 9:16 PM

lol…JD TO JM!!

Comment from CRUNCHTIME RADIO
Time February 28, 2009 at 9:17 PM

dixon wide open

Comment from dcbutler357
Time February 28, 2009 at 9:19 PM

We do a lot better when we have ball movement on offense. On defense, its pick your poison. Do you stay in the soft zone and get pounded by threes or do you go man to man and move your feet on D?

Comment from CRUNCHTIME RADIO
Time February 28, 2009 at 9:19 PM

anyone knows what young average in assist

Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time February 28, 2009 at 9:22 PM

need more dfenseive intentisty simple as that

Comment from CRUNCHTIME RADIO
Time February 28, 2009 at 9:22 PM

is it m or young is getting beat on defence

Comment from gbkdc
Time February 28, 2009 at 9:24 PM

Ugh

Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time February 28, 2009 at 9:25 PM

bucks had a 9-0 run until mcgee scored

Comment from wtop
Time February 28, 2009 at 9:25 PM

Is listen live working tonight since espn 980 website does not have the game on their listen live page

Comment from dcbutler357
Time February 28, 2009 at 9:25 PM

Need to leave the zone alone and play man

Comment from CRUNCHTIME RADIO
Time February 28, 2009 at 9:25 PM

i agree

Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time February 28, 2009 at 9:28 PM

bucks 16 asist in 19 field goals

Comment from fr000zen
Time February 28, 2009 at 9:31 PM

GRRRRRRR the bucks killing us . play some D please

Comment from fr000zen
Time February 28, 2009 at 9:33 PM

nice rebound by AJ

Comment from dcbutler357
Time February 28, 2009 at 9:33 PM

Is JCritt hurt?

Comment from fr000zen
Time February 28, 2009 at 9:35 PM

tap needs to put blacth and mcgee together and dominate the paint

Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time February 28, 2009 at 9:35 PM

not that we are aware of

Comment from dcbutler357
Time February 28, 2009 at 9:35 PM

Where is AB?

Comment from dcbutler357
Time February 28, 2009 at 9:36 PM

Thanks DJ and Glen

Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time February 28, 2009 at 9:38 PM

w eare cjecking on javaris we domn’t see him on the bench

Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time February 28, 2009 at 9:40 PM

crittenton the flu out

Comment from fr000zen
Time February 28, 2009 at 9:42 PM

DJ-WizardsRadio hi guys , were from new zealand and r wizards funs, we dnt have broadcast of nba here, lucky we have gamecast and listening live. Go wizzzzzzzzz

Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time February 28, 2009 at 9:43 PM

thanks for the heads up on crittenton…asist blog

Comment from llballa19
Time February 28, 2009 at 9:44 PM

sessions is playing very well

Comment from Aj
Time February 28, 2009 at 9:47 PM

We have never faired well against aggresive teams like atlanta and philadelphia this season. We need to play more intense in the second half. GO WIZARDS.

Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time February 28, 2009 at 9:49 PM

hey fr0000zen..great to have you on biard does it sound okay in new zealand

Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time February 28, 2009 at 9:50 PM

it seemed like everyone who was on bell wqas getting caught on screens

Comment from fr000zen
Time February 28, 2009 at 9:52 PM

sounds really clear, were all listening here on the bar cheering and drinking beer. every time the wiz scores the bar goes nuts = ) go wizz

Comment from Aj
Time February 28, 2009 at 9:52 PM

Kinda random but when i went to the game against phily I sat near the locker and at halftime I tried to touch the players hands but I was too far back. SO Javale jumped his highest to get to my hand. just somthin cool dat happened

Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time February 28, 2009 at 9:53 PM

that is too cool we are about to talk about you on the radio

Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time February 28, 2009 at 9:56 PM

aj we do have good guys….make mistakes byut trying to learm

Comment from dcbutler357
Time February 28, 2009 at 9:57 PM

Frozen,

LOL…That is too funny…hope you’re able to blog/type by the end of the game.

Comment from fr000zen
Time February 28, 2009 at 9:59 PM

thanks for that ! It made me a little famous here, = ) keep it up guys, were listening but the keyboard looks a little fuzzy to much beer =) thanks DJ-WizardsRadio go wiz

Comment from dcbutler357
Time February 28, 2009 at 10:02 PM

Frozen,

Don’t get a TUI, and get your blogging priviledges revoked

Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time February 28, 2009 at 10:04 PM

sessions is handlign double team

Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time February 28, 2009 at 10:06 PM

a tui that is funny what is temp in new zealnad

Comment from fr000zen
Time February 28, 2009 at 10:07 PM

hehehe nice one. no worries a chick will drive me home, the bar’s getting nuts I’m all wet with beer n peanuts = )

Comment from slwiz
Time February 28, 2009 at 10:10 PM

great shout out to you dcbutler and froozen to you both; now come on Wiz make a run!!

Comment from dcbutler357
Time February 28, 2009 at 10:11 PM

Thanks for the shout out…wifey didn’t believe we had live contact with shout-outs and she heard the story about the TUI…LOL

Comment from dcbutler357
Time February 28, 2009 at 10:12 PM

Okay, back to the game, gotta dig a lil deeper.

Comment from slwiz
Time February 28, 2009 at 10:12 PM

man come on the zone isn’t the way to go; get a grip

Comment from fr000zen
Time February 28, 2009 at 10:14 PM

DJ-WizardsRadio can we please know how many registered blogger’s r there?

Comment from slwiz
Time February 28, 2009 at 10:15 PM

tell your wife that us bloggers live for those shout outs whether in Germany, New Zealand, Illinios, in Milwaukee at the game or having a birthday or whatever it’s what we “type” for!! LOL As Dave says about technology and/or Dickie V. wow baby we love it!!!

Comment from dcbutler357
Time February 28, 2009 at 10:15 PM

ROFLMAO…DJ AND GLEN, you’re supposed to be helping me out…she agrees with the truthful line…LOL…We are over here rolling in laughter.

Comment from fr000zen
Time February 28, 2009 at 10:15 PM

lol about the TUI heheheh

Comment from dcbutler357
Time February 28, 2009 at 10:19 PM

for SLWIZ

Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time February 28, 2009 at 10:19 PM

i will have toc heck on the number b,oggers let you know on monday

Comment from slwiz
Time February 28, 2009 at 10:19 PM

see there’s my shout out and I love it; man can ya see Glen shooting a 39 point game!!

Comment from dcbutler357
Time February 28, 2009 at 10:20 PM

Cmon wiz we want to use our

Comment from slwiz
Time February 28, 2009 at 10:21 PM

back at ya and to your wife who puts up with all this blogging!! Hope she’s still laughing!! We get on a run and they come back; let’s get some stops guys!!

Comment from dcbutler357
Time February 28, 2009 at 10:21 PM

for DOM

Comment from slwiz
Time February 28, 2009 at 10:25 PM

I remember some of those early games this year and the drive and passion the Wiz showed in the 4th quarter. Come on guys do this back to back; bring it on the 4th quarter!!!

Comment from dcbutler357
Time February 28, 2009 at 10:28 PM

good start to the qrtr…let’s go wiz!

Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time February 28, 2009 at 10:29 PM

19 and 11 for jamison another doubke doublke

Comment from fr000zen
Time February 28, 2009 at 10:29 PM

OHhh yes ! go wiz

Comment from slwiz
Time February 28, 2009 at 10:30 PM

tighten up that Defense we gotta have some stops!!!

Comment from gbkdc
Time February 28, 2009 at 10:30 PM

Ohmigod these 3’s!!!!! Get someone on the shooters!!

Comment from slwiz
Time February 28, 2009 at 10:31 PM

Man I wish Songalia didn’t have those fouls he’s doing the inside work and it’s working!!

Comment from dcbutler357
Time February 28, 2009 at 10:31 PM

They are smoking hott!

Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time February 28, 2009 at 10:32 PM

wearfe helping on defense but then not getting out to recoevr on the shooters

Comment from gbkdc
Time February 28, 2009 at 10:32 PM

Play some D!!! Where is the team we saw last night!

Comment from fr000zen
Time February 28, 2009 at 10:34 PM

lolz. gold fish

Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time February 28, 2009 at 10:34 PM

frozen you and the gang still thre

Comment from llballa19
Time February 28, 2009 at 10:36 PM

Milwaukee is not missing

Comment from llballa19
Time February 28, 2009 at 10:37 PM

that team left the building when Obama left

Comment from dcbutler357
Time February 28, 2009 at 10:38 PM

llballa that was funny

Comment from dcbutler357
Time February 28, 2009 at 10:39 PM

ok, perfect time to come back, the threes have slowed down

Comment from slwiz
Time February 28, 2009 at 10:39 PM

he didn’t just take Darius out did he; man darius was working hard; for heavens sake take an unproductive player out not the productive one

Comment from gbkdc
Time February 28, 2009 at 10:41 PM

I miss the Obama Wiz.

Comment from dcbutler357
Time February 28, 2009 at 10:41 PM

slwiz, that sounds familiar…it will change one day

Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time February 28, 2009 at 10:42 PM

alright some good d .. need to get this stop done 14 with 5:39 to go it is possibkle

Comment from dcbutler357
Time February 28, 2009 at 10:43 PM

gbkdc, that was a very entertaining game…I was like, where has this been all season…same players, different outcome, but it was welcomed.

Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time February 28, 2009 at 10:43 PM

ouch

Comment from dcbutler357
Time February 28, 2009 at 10:46 PM

AJ, cmon!!

Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time February 28, 2009 at 10:48 PM

turnovers are preventing us from winning

Comment from slwiz
Time February 28, 2009 at 10:48 PM

I can’t believe Darius hasn’t returned he was the spark this game!! But your right it’s all too familiar a saga.

Comment from llballa19
Time February 28, 2009 at 10:49 PM

yea not gona get back in the game throwing the ball to richard jefferson

Comment from llballa19
Time February 28, 2009 at 10:50 PM

it makes perfect sense to take a guy out that was playing well on both ends

Comment from fr000zen
Time February 28, 2009 at 10:50 PM

yes still listening , hoping were gonna win, people at the bar react differently if wizards loses very loyal funs =)

Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time February 28, 2009 at 10:52 PM

didnt even know we had fans in new zeland

Comment from dcbutler357
Time February 28, 2009 at 10:54 PM

Oh well, looks like this is a wrap. Frooozen, how did you and your friends become wiz fans? Just wondering.

Comment from dcbutler357
Time February 28, 2009 at 10:57 PM

BTW-Welcome aboard

Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time February 28, 2009 at 10:57 PM

gang thanks for being here 301-230-0980 for pst game show….

Comment from llballa19
Time February 28, 2009 at 10:59 PM

well Wizards back to the drawing board

Comment from dcbutler357
Time February 28, 2009 at 11:02 PM

Thanks everyone, great blogging tonight

Comment from fr000zen
Time February 28, 2009 at 11:03 PM

nice blooging with you guyszz till next time.. thanks DJ-WizardsRadio

Comment from DJ-WizardsRadio
Time February 28, 2009 at 11:07 PM

big thanks to everyone

Comment from getabigboyoffense
Time February 28, 2009 at 11:53 PM

Tap just doesn’t get it and anyone who thinks that he does, or is above criticism doesn’t get it either.

The bulk of the criticism for the Wizards performance this year falls on the shoulders of Erine and Tap. Ernie picked, and has stuck with, Tap and Tap is a horrible coach.

The man is the world’s worst regarding rotations; he has no game strategy; he doesn’t understand how to deploy defenses; he has yet to demonstrate any knowledge of offfensive strategy; he is a negative influence on the younger guys (so much for coach of player development)…in short, he has not a single positive attribute that would qualify him to coach a basketball team on ANY level, let alone a NBA team.

The players play hard. They are coached poorly, They are placed in positions from which it is almost impossible to succeed.

I realize that Critt was out of action tonight; and I realize that I was critical of Tap for not playing Juan in front of the President last night, but for goodness sake I didn’t mean that Juan should play 20 minutes while he contributed nothing tonight.

I think that Jamison is an offensive force. He is also a defensive liability. AJ had his (pick a number) triple double tonight (21 points, 14 rebounds, gave up 25 points). AJ has always played defense on his heels. Previously he had youth to help him recover. Might be time to start thinking 6th man award again. He has the tools to score double/doubles off the bench.

CB, once again, demonstrated the lack of humility that was present the past few years that made him an all-star. Like AJ, CB only shot when he had the ball. His turnovers are unbelievable in number and timing. He is becoming a hot dog with this “captain” BS.

Once again, I suggest that AJ and CB be limited to 20 minutes per game; Darius be the back up for McGee at 5; Blatche play the 4 position; Dominic play the 3; Nick play the 2; Mike James be the backup for Critt at 1 for the bulk of the game. I no longer care if we win or lose, I just want to see the younger guys have an opportunity to develop.

Comment from getabigboyoffense
Time March 1, 2009 at 12:03 AM

Recently on the Washington Post blog I asked Ivan why the Post editors seem to choose to portray the Wiz in the worst possible light. I asked him why they chose to publish the pic of Dominic having his shot blocked when he had a 14 point/ 14 rebound game. I thought that it would have been better to show Dominic scoring, rebounding, or blocking a shot, himself. The Wiz ARE, after all, the home town team.

Tonight we all had to suffer through Steve B. rambling on about some insignificant piece of trivia while the game was in progress and we had no relevant input from him about what was transpiring on the court. It might very well be that Steve B. is simply mouthing the words that some producer/director is shouting in his ear, but I find it annoying. It is also annoying that Steve B. says things like “Blatche just bowled him over on the drive”, when there was actually a blocking call made on the defender. Phil has the right attitude, he minimizes the opposition’s success and maximizes the Wizards successes. Steve seems to go in the opposite direction. What’s his deal?

Comment from Wizards4Life
Time March 1, 2009 at 12:52 AM

my falt my Net went down because if this stupid storm.. but anyway that was a tough game… its hard to see them go from all that awsome play the other night to slumping slow D and no real O# tonight thats not this team we know that much.. and as far as Buck gose i have watch this team for along time the ?s sometimes make me mad as well but i have never seen him say bad things about the Wizards but he is a fan just like me and you so i would say sometimes he gets upset at plays he knows ppl can make and just dont.. but i did hear him get mad about the calls being made on the wizards or the lack there of

Comment from Wizards4Life
Time March 1, 2009 at 12:57 AM

o i have to ask why did Nick and Dom and AB sit so long i think Nick was starting to catch fire in the 2nd and he got pulled as quick as he started to hit some shots and DOM is one of the best players we have on D# and he sat alot tonight when the game was close at least!

Comment from dcbutler357
Time March 1, 2009 at 2:54 AM

LOL…I can’t believe we are on here STILL trying to figure out why/how/what/when etc about Tap and his actions…lol…

Ernie said he’s doing a great job…lol…I would like to know what Tap is hired to do, so I too can maybe say that Tap is doing a great job…as my nose continues to grow….lol…

I will give Caron props as far as trying to get the wiz fired up and into the game…somebody has to do it, and since he’s on the floor the majority of the time, he might as well step up.

Comment from Bridge
Time March 1, 2009 at 9:39 AM

Thanks DJ and Glenn – - I put that in your hands because I trust you guys; thanks! I REALLY appreciate it!

Man…For me, the game was just bad in all types of ways – - I don’t know what was worse – my friend embarrassing the hell out of me, or Tap embarrassing the hell out of the players…That had to be like one of the worse experiences experienced at a game. The good thing is that I met DJ and Glenn and was able to speak a bit to AB and McGee, so that was cool!

The line-ups were pretty horrendous; Juan should not have even seen most of the minutes he got last night – - he kinda seems to mess up the flow of how the game should go. Then at one point, I found myself wondering where the hell was D-Song because he SHOULD’VE seen more minutes – - as Mike (because he had a great game yesterday), Dom (he did too), Nick (and him too), McGee , AB, and Pech (OMG, these three did too!) should’ve. I’ve just never seen anything like it; I really didn’t understand what was going on. Nick was doing good in the first quarter, then he yanked him out! D-Song was making the points and creating the flow we needed that complemented Twan and Caron’s game, but he got yanked too numerous times. In the fourth, I noticed something CRAZY happening. I’m like “Ok, why is Dom holding Charlie V. right now?” Then I look over like “who’s our C?” Long behold, Twan was playing in there as C – how BIZARRE is that??? Demoralization can, well should, (now) be added to his résumé because that was just terrible. I don’t even know what to say anymore – - I’ve NEVER seen anything like it. Scott enjoyed out-coaching him yesterday. I mean, I know that Obama is Obama, but man! Fans can’t even see themselves a win like that anymore – - Tap made sure that he was on his A-game in front of our Prez (of course)…

Comment from Tom Mandel
Time March 1, 2009 at 9:40 AM

I like Buckhantz; he is one of the best home-town style announcers I’ve every followed. Earlier this season, I tried watching our game vs. NO down there via the net. I could not believe how bad and one-sided their announcers were.

I wasn’t able to watch last night. What a horrible effort it appears to have been from the box score.

Comment from Bridge
Time March 1, 2009 at 9:46 AM

I actually LIKE the NO announcers – - they’re pretty funny IMO…

Comment from gbkdc
Time March 1, 2009 at 9:57 AM

Bridge, that is so great that you got to meet everyone! and your post was very interesting. Some strange rotations for sure. Don’t know what to say…

Comment from GrifonRacing
Time March 1, 2009 at 11:43 AM

DCB that is my biggest Wizards related fear. Ernie has said on more than one occasion that Tap is doing a very good job. If Ernie really believes that and his words aren’t just meant for “the press” the Wizards are in much worse shape going forward than we initially imagined.

We now have two very large hurdles to our teams future success. We are financially strapped and won’t even be able to sign our draft picks. And now it seems we have the possibility of Tap coaching the team again next season if Ernie believes he is doing a “good job”.

Comment from neal
Time March 1, 2009 at 12:45 PM

Actually, I thought the team showed more energy on D than earlier in the year. Made a lot of mistakes, however. Looked like a lot of ad libbing on offense. And often it was working. The paper indicated that might happen more.

Jamison is a maestro around the basket. I love to watch him. His shooting % down low must be the best we’ve had since Moses Malone and the shots he makes would be really tough ones for most players. And getabigboy, I completely agree with what you say about his D. I do think, however, that last year he improved that aspect a lot. He seems to have regressed this year.

The most encouraging thing about McGee is his energy level. Most guys that big aren’t that energetic. He needs to temper that energy with focus and concentration when he shoots, but that should come with experience and confidence.

Pecherov was playing for a few games and doing OK. Now he’s disappeared again. No one can get confidence and experience just playing 3-4 minutes a game. Maybe they decided he’s just too ugly to be on TV.

Comment from Tom Mandel
Time March 1, 2009 at 9:13 PM

If you haven’t seen this — it’s really great fun! Magic Johnson, Bill Russell, Steve Nash, Chris Paul looking at tape of President Obama playing ball and commenting on his game.

Not to be missed!

Comment from getabigboyoffense
Time March 1, 2009 at 9:40 PM

Tom M. Thanks for the link. I had not seen it. No pressure there. Only the best ever at the game judging your game. At least they gave him some slack. I liked it. He plays the game the way most of the bloggers played the game…Intense, but for FUN!

Comment from getabigboyoffense
Time March 1, 2009 at 9:44 PM

Bridge, you were right-on with your comments. No one can figure how Tap will use players. He does some pretty crazy things that no other coach would do. The only thing for sure is that to win, the team will have to overcome whatever he does.

Comment from getabigboyoffense
Time March 1, 2009 at 10:24 PM

Evening neal,

I read, gain insight from, and enjoy every word you post.

I think that AJ’s defense only appeared to improve last year because he had Brendan (who really improved) to stop some of his mistakes. While Darius has many positives, his stopping power as a last resort is not one of them. It’s probably one of the reasons why he gets a lot of fouls ; we are usually behind at the end of the first quarter, and we are fighting uphill throughout the rest of the game.

I agree with you and I really love AJ’s offensive game also. I don’t believe that he is a slackard on defense. I just think that he simply can’t compete with the quickness of the players he is supposed to defend.

To compensate for the man-to-man defensive weaknesses, the Wiz frequently play a zone. When we do play zone, our defensive rotations in the zone are poor after the second pass and then we get killed by the 3-point shot. I’d be willing to bet three (and only three) push-ups that during practice, the ball seldom gets beyond the second pass so we don’t get to practice what to do after that.

It’s no small wonder that the best coaches are the best teachers. Coaching IS teaching. Good teachers praise in public and criticize in private. Poor coaches let everyone know that a player made a mistake and the coach is going to punish that player by taking him out of the game at a point that emphasizes the mistake. (classic Tap—terrible teaching/coaching, VERY bad for team morale)

The Wiz is composed of a majority of very talented, very young, and very under-coached players. We should take advantage of the fact that there is no pressure to make the playoffs; no pressure to win, and use the opportunity to teach sound, fundamental basketball and let the young guys have some serious game-time to learn. AJ and CB know how to play the game. Give them some rest (20 minutes of playing time max per game). The fans would love it.

Our problem, of course, is that we have very few current Wiz coaches who are capable of teaching basketball fundamentals. If we don’t want to replace any coaches, fine, let’s just hire a few specialists who can augment the current staff. A big man coach (Zo comes to mind), a defensive guard specialist, a rebounding specialist, etc. Come on Abe, it can’t cost that much and we just might find a real coach.

Go Wiz!!!!!

Comment from Tom Mandel
Time March 2, 2009 at 8:05 AM

I agree w/ every word Getabig says above.

Don Nelson is starting to rest his veterans. What he does, however, is give them a whole game off; he says that over the years he has figured out that this works best. That way, when the guy plays, he plays his normal minutes. When he gets a day off, that’s what it is.

We could try that instead of just lowering minutes — on the other hand, it doesn’t much matter what *we* think. The man who speaks in big words ain’t listening.

Btw, no one would ever accuse Don Nelson of being sophisticated or an intellectual. He sure can coach, however.

Comment from Tom Mandel
Time March 2, 2009 at 8:31 AM

5 inches of snow here in Lewes, Delaware. The dogs love it, but I’m ready for Spring.

Comment from neal
Time March 2, 2009 at 8:53 AM

Lewes, Deleware? Is that where you live, Tom?

Comment from GrifonRacing
Time March 2, 2009 at 9:36 AM

That’s about what we got here in Annapolis. My dogs don’t like it. Anything that gets their big feet wet is tabboo lol. At least that’s the way they have me trained anyway. They had me believing that hook line and sinker until they came back after a weekend at the kennel with a picture of both of them standing in the ‘Wading Pool”. The caption read “one of their favorite things”. ???