James The Aussie

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Posted Thursday October 29, 2009, About: Why Fox is sticking with Delhomme
Not true... and Not true.

Makes for a good story though.
Posted Monday October 19, 2009, About: Smith pouts after Panthers win
Jamarcus Russell: 68/149, 830 yards, 2 TD, 6 INT, 51 QB rating*
Jake Delhomme: 79/133, 847 yards, 4 TD, 10 INT, 56.8 QB rating

*Jamarcus Russell has played 1 more game.

As bad as Jake has been in 2009, Russell is worse. The only people who could possibly disagree with that are brainwashed Raider's fans.
Posted Monday October 19, 2009, About: Smith pouts after Panthers win
Carolina are a small market team, and when you read the vast majority on uninformed, unintelligent comments left on this story you realize how little exposure they get on a national level.

It takes a few seconds to do a little research rather than voicing an opinion that is uninformed an incorrect.

Smith is still an elite WR who keeps his mouth shut more often than not. He was the first to jump to Delhomme's expense, but to Smith this isn't about dollars, it isn't about stats it's about wanting to be a part of his team's victory.

Thus far in 2009 the OC and Delhomme haven't been able to use him effectively. Of course the full quote also included Smith saying the win was bittersweet because they got the win, but he was dissapointed he couldn't make a difference... but paraphrasing made more sense to get a controversial story.
Posted Wednesday September 30, 2009, About: Will Panthers dump Fox, Peppers?
No, I didn't get picked on... thanks for your concern though!

Clearly from your quick wit though you must have recently recovered from a concussion like your golden boy.
Posted Wednesday September 30, 2009, About: Will Panthers dump Fox, Peppers?
Punctuation, embrace it, love it.

The players I mentioned are rookies, not starters. Typically in the NFL you draft players in the 2nd and 4th round as depth players who may, one day, evolve into future starters. Normally this is how the NFL works. If you are drafting players in the 2nd and 4th round to start for your team, then you team is pretty bad to begin with. It's laughable you can't distinguish the difference between a rookie and a starter.

I am the furthest thing from delusional about my team, we have extreme coaching problems at the moment and a do-nothing DE who doesn't want to be here. That being said, when you attempt (poorly) to mock my optimism in two players who we got through the trade with the 49ers when you have no knowledge of their potential, then yes, I will support my point.
Posted Wednesday September 30, 2009, About: Will Panthers dump Fox, Peppers?
No, but I for one don't buy into the short sighted culture that idiots buy into where they think the only great players come from 1st round picks.

We filled a need with a good player in Brown who we valued very close to the top of our big board. Last time that happened we went the path less traveled and took a player who according to Mel Kiper 'should have been a 2nd round pick' we got Jon Beason 'way too early', and he's a Pro-Bowl LB.

So, instead of attempting to be a smartass, think about what you're saying before you say it and don't pretend to know the players in question when you clearly have no clue.
Posted Wednesday September 30, 2009, About: Will Panthers dump Fox, Peppers?
Except Everette Brown led the NFL in sacks in the preseason and Mike Goodson was 4th in the NFL in preseason rushing yards.

I'm not too worried about who we got.
Posted Thursday September 17, 2009, About: Smith doesn't like Delhomme at QB
EPIC FAIL.

Watch the video before commenting on it. I feel sad for anyone who can watch it and not realize they're kidding around.

After the video ends, Smith went to DeAngelo Williams and asked him to rip on Jake too because he 'wasn't getting enough of it'. They were all laughing as the fans at BoA stadium booed.
Posted Wednesday August 12, 2009, About: Bobcats interested in Pietrus' brother
Florent Peitrus' last year stats don't tell the tale of his career. He was traded to a Spanish team who buried him on the bench. He is a starter for the French national game and last week scored 20 pts and had 6 rebs in a game against Italy in which he held Andrea Bargnani to 10 pts and the games top scorer was Marco Belinelli with 26.

He's versatile and can play the 3 or the 4 and sold defensively. Exactly what Coach Brown is trying to do with the Cats.... so sit back and enjoy the ride as we transform into the Marseille Bobcats. At the least we have some spiffy new jerseys to look forward to next season, I'm loving the design.
Posted Thursday July 30, 2009, About: Panthers close to being sold
Please, do some research before showing your ignorance. Even in poor seasons the Hurricanes sell out a decent percentage of home games.

In 2002, 6 teams had worse attendance
In 2003, 11 teams had worse attendance
In 2004, granted only 1 team had worse attendance.
In 2006, 9 teams had worse attendance.
In 2007, 15 teams had worse attendance than the Canes, including Edmonton, Pittsburgh, Boston, NJ and Chicago
In 2008, 10 teams had worse attendance than the Canes, including the NJ Devils.
In 2009, 10 teams had worse attendance than the Canes, including the NJ Devils.

So, in all these 'years of terrible attendance' we've only really had 1 horrible season. Check your stats next time.
Posted Tuesday July 28, 2009, About: Sources: Hornets trading Chandler for Okafor
How is Emeka's contract undesirable? Granted, it's long... but it's very cheap for a quality big man. After all, there are only 3 players in the NBA who have averaged a double-double for each of the last 5 seasons:
- Tim Duncan
- Dwight Howard
- Emeka Okafor

As a Bobcats' fan, I know this trade is all but done, I'm just hoping there is some silver lining like an additional player or is part of some larger plan because straight up this doesn't make sense.
Posted Thursday May 21, 2009, About: Clippers considering Rubio?
Well, when the concensus second best player in the draft wont play for you (Rubio) and you have a hole at PG, do you reach and take Thabeet? Or do you attempt to make a move?

The Grizzlies have the lowest payroll in the league and they need to get better, fast to entice FAs. Getting Griffin might fill a gap they've been trying to since Pau left, and getting Baron gives them a backcourt option to help them along.

Plus, OJ Mayo and Baron are friends, it wouldn't make the transition too bad. I think the Clips get the better deal, but I don't think it's horrible for the Grizzlies.
Posted Thursday May 21, 2009, About: Clippers considering Rubio?
Per Hoopshype.com there is a possibility:

-Clippers send #1 overall, Baron Davis to Grizzlies
-Grizzles send #2 overall, Rudy Gay to Clippers

Grizz draft Blake Griffin
Clips draft Ricky Rubio

Seems like a pretty decent trade for both parties.
Posted Thursday May 21, 2009, About: Clippers considering Rubio?
I was surprised, but his agent said they want Sacramento or a big market. I wouldn't be surprised to see D'Antoni make a big splash to try and get the kid. He loves him, but can Knicks fans put up with another Euro draft choice?
Posted Thursday May 21, 2009, About: Clippers considering Rubio?
This argument may be a mute point, Rubio is thinking of sitting until 2010 to enter the draft.

His situation is slightly different to Yi's. He wants to be in a large market for endorsement money, because he has to pay close to $2 million out of his own pocket to be released by his Spanish club. He wont do this if drafted by OKC, or Memphis.

He wants to be in LA, Sacramento or another large market.
Posted Thursday May 21, 2009, About: Clippers considering Rubio?
Kind of off topic, but since we're talking point guard prospects.... look for Australia's own Paddy Mills. Will be late 1st round out of William and Mary.

Dude can flat out play, had a down freshman year, but this is the same PG who broke CP3s and Deron Williams ankles in Beijing.
Posted Thursday May 21, 2009, About: Clippers considering Rubio?
And you trust a coach or GM being honest before any draft? If they don't want Griffin they're probably drumming up interest from other teams.
Posted Thursday May 21, 2009, About: Clippers considering Rubio?
I said 'will see' not 'has seen' tense in imprortant.

Rubio has been playing in the Spanish pro leagues for 4 years... since he was 14 (he's only 18 now). Due to the difference between US and European leagues it will take him a little longer to maturate, but he is a special prospect.

Griffin will be a solid NBA PF.... I'm thinking Al Jefferson like...
Posted Thursday May 21, 2009, About: Clippers considering Rubio?
Rubio will be a better pro than Griffin, mark my words. Good power forwards come along every few years... Rubio is the best PG prospect the NBA will see for years, we're looking at the next Pistol Pete here.
Posted Tuesday May 12, 2009, About: Cuban apologizes to Martin & family
Excellent idea, I'm glad you have come up with a very mature and well constructed response. No need to help perpetuate negative stereotypes.
Posted Wednesday May 06, 2009, About: McDonald okay with UFC cut
I'm sad to see McDonald go... even in his losses he was an entertaining fighter. I'd like to say we'll see him again, but with his age and record, it's unlikely he'll be in the octogon again.
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