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KeiraNY
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I didn't mean it like that Mel...I meant a free agent, not via trade. I don't want to part w/ the baby either. If I can't root for Tari, D-Train & the baby are my faves.
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| Keira, to get someone who can rebound and contribute on the offensive end (we just lost a double-digit scorer on a bad day), we'd have to give up the Baby. That's the price I'm not willing to pay. |
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KeiraNY
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| Posted: 02/16/05 4:12 pm ::: Re: To BCBG, Herrade, Keira, Dex, and Lib Crew |
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Thanks Cam!! I'll surely take you up on it!! Maybe I can find a cheap ticket to PHO and head on over!! I'll be glad to drink (if only to drown my sorrows) and be a member of the Brigade (even an honorary one).
Would you become a member of the F_Blaze_ Coalition?? That's our return package...and a few drinks of course. Gotta come to NY and we'll treat ya!
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To BCBG, Herrade, Keira, Dex, and the rest of the Lib Crew:
The Mercury Brigade is currently taking applications for new members.
Members must commit to drinking with the players and Coach Graf after the game at Majerle's. Members must also commit to hearing inside information on other teams.
New members receive one night of free drinks and food, pictures taken with Mercury players and that night's opposing team, and complimentary attempts to hit on you by MB. |
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CamrnCrz1974
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| Posted: 02/16/05 4:23 pm ::: |
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| Would you become a member of the F_Blaze_ Coalition?? |
Of course! What does membership entail? Do I have to change my screen name to reflect coalition membership?
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| Posted: 02/16/05 4:34 pm ::: |
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| No you just have to assume that a team that went to the Conference championship and hasn't gotten rid of one person who played a role in the playoffs, is gonna absolutely suck because of Blaze.
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| Posted: 02/16/05 4:35 pm ::: |
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| Does Blaze use the name "Chasing Dogma" on the ESPN board?
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| Posted: 02/16/05 4:40 pm ::: |
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dts, we are not assuming the loss of Tari is going to be the reason the team sucks. We are assuming that Blaze will once again completely bungle the draft, that she will have less impact on free agency than the Miami Sol, that if she makes a trade it will be a bad one, and that she will continue to believe that a shooter is a point guard. We are assuming that she will micromanage the team into oblivion while chasing away fans like we carry some sort of contagious virus (which we do; it's called fanaticism).
We are also assuming that Ann's going to take her sweet time showing up, that Becky will continue to make boneheaded mistakes, that the post play will be soft (to say the least), and that at least three players are going to end up injured because of inept care.
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Keegan
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| Posted: 02/16/05 5:05 pm ::: |
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| Does Blaze use the name "Chasing Dogma" on the ESPN board? |
It's not Blaze. |
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herrade
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| Posted: 02/16/05 5:11 pm ::: |
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Of course! What does membership entail? |
pain. suffering. misery.
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| Posted: 02/16/05 5:17 pm ::: |
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| No you just have to assume that a team that went to the Conference championship and hasn't gotten rid of one person who played a role in the playoffs, is gonna absolutely suck because of Blaze. |
Well considering I am the founding member and I don't feel that way in the least, I don't think that's part of the membership criteria. See my post over at ESPN. I think this move is best for everyone. Lib fans may not want to hear it, but our 3 captains aren't losing sleep over the loss of Tari, neither are our coach and gm or anyone else on the roster. Tari gets to go somewhere and be happy which she was no longer able to do in NY. I'd rather that than a replay of last season or the one before it.
Membership into the FBC simply consists of the willingness to strongly dislike Blaze in some form. It must be natural. Tamika Whitmore has agreed to waive the membership fee for all incoming members in celebration of her recent stick up of Penny Toler. Community service includes buying our senior members drinks, watching their kids from time to time, and listening to their significant others who are now scattered across the country, complain. Trust, it was much easier when they all sat in the same section. You must also be a willing participant in the sharing information that may impact the coalition directly or indirectly in an implicit or explicit manner on the boards. You must also be able to name the various sects of the coalition and know the difference. Some days I'm an 11, some days I'm a 23, others I'm a 24. Let me break it down.
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#24 or a #44 - If you are a part of this crew, you simply hate Blaze.
#11 - you're slick. You disagree with some, most or all of her personnel decisions and don't really care for her as the gm, but you respect her connections and know not to burn bridges. You may have become indifferent in regards to the person with an option to forgive or you may actually understand the difficulty in her decision making. You appreciate her business sense and get along fine as long as it doesn't relate to basketball.
#23 - you're the kindest and most realistic of them all. You voluntarily left her reins. You don't take things personal, and you like being on the outside looking in. Like a #11 member, you've known and befriended Blaze for a long time, (or if you're a fan you remember her basketball prowess) so you are incapable of outright hate. If you're a fan and a member of this crew, you just think she's incompetent, but oh well, it's still my team.
#34 - you're hot and cold. You're simply a member because all your friends are doing it and you thought it was cool but you really don't have a problem with Blaze because she was still sane during your time. You're just a member because it's fashionable and chic. This option is mostly for fans who aren't die-hard Liberty fans.
#25 - you're an enabler. You let Blaze do what she does by supporting her efforts but you seem to be uncomfortable doing so.
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Alepp03
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| Posted: 02/16/05 5:47 pm ::: |
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I'm not goin for the not today bullshit. I'm just not.
My favorite player might be traded from the Comets because of a scandal. Yet I didn't whine complain and stress, I merely thought of the best for my team and for Sheryl. Tina is pregnant which left this team in the state of almost definite doom and gloom. Did I get pissed and whine? No, I thought about the rebuilding of the club. So on those days, those tragic days in my history of being a WNBA fan, I took the high road and expect others to as well. I got a messed up GM too. You wanna trade Blaze for Van, bring it on.
I sympathize with Lib fans on a club that is seemingly falling. If ANYONE feels it, it's Comets fans. I know you're not singling anyone out and stuff, but can't you try and at least have optimism for Tari's situation. If she thought she was gonna be shat on and not respected, do you really think she would have signed with Houston?
I'm not calling anyone out, but geeez, don't paint the Comet situation as a bad one for players to come into. It's no good for anyone, and I am embarassed by it as a Comet fan.
I promise to, as a Comet fan, keep Tari in perspective. I'm not gonna compare her to Tina, cus the comparison is unnecessary. I'm gonna be every bit as thankful to have her on our squad and to see her play with determination and grit as you all did when she was with the Libs. I can't do anything about those "whiny" fans, but I will promise you that in this Comet fan's heart, Tari will be given a chance to prove herself again, and be respected as she should be.
Also, I will try to be more sympathetic to the feelings of Lib fans with regards to the less than gracious Comets fans that have tainted the name of "Comet fan" over the years, whoever they are.
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Alepp03
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| Posted: 02/16/05 6:08 pm ::: |
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| Well, a really good day will be when the Comets see the Libs in the finals again. Classic. Absolutely classic. We won't talk about who wins...
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Slovydal
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| Posted: 02/16/05 6:22 pm ::: |
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| Well, a really good day will be when the Comets see the Libs in the finals again. Classic. Absolutely classic. We won't talk about who wins... |
That would be so much fun
I'd have to root for New York
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herrade
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| Posted: 02/16/05 7:39 pm ::: |
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You must also be able to name the various sects of the coalition and know the difference. Some days I'm an 11, some days I'm a 23, others I'm a 24. Let me break it down.
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classic!
sometimes i'm an 11, but most days i'm a strict 24, because i sure as hell am not a 44. i'm sorry, dex. i know you're going to tell me to get over it, but i'm not there yet.
nobody's asked me to babysit their kids, but i would certainly buy some folks a nice blood-orange martini or two (or six) at north square... since i'm there most nights i can walk anyway. i know its a bougie drink, but it's too damn good to resist.
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| Posted: 02/16/05 7:55 pm ::: |
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| I don't know about Comets fans being "whiners"...I just know that we got very, very spoiled during the Dynasty Days. |
truer words were never spoken. now, when you guys have a legitimate reason to whine, nobody wants to listen . . .
i'm happy for tari (could've been worse), and i predict she'll have one of her best seasons. to spite blaze, of course.
i canNOT imagine who/what we'll have in the post for new york. it's frightening. but the good thing for me is that i don't have to worry about season tix. i'm sure i'll be able to walk in on game night and get the same seats i've had before.
is there a test to join the brigade? do you have to actually show up in phoenix?
bcbg, my condolences. i know you're not happy about this turn of events. but blaze'll give you good reason to worry about other things very soon, i'm sure. (btw, a new restaurant has opened up in my BUILDING, for crying out loud, and i'm in BIG trouble: they serve caipirinhas.)
what i'm thinking about today, most of all, is how i fully expect commissioner donna orender to get on the horn, ask those idiots at nba tv why the freak they keep airing those 20-year-old games and demand that they bulk up the summer programming with wall-to-wall wnba.
that is all.
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| Posted: 02/16/05 11:24 pm ::: |
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| i'm sorry, dex. i know you're going to tell me to get over it, but i'm not there yet. |
Yes, I am. But it's ok, I understand, as the 44 is an acquired taste. I no longer defend that part of the FBC as sometimes I myself prefer not to associate with its leader. Speaking of tastes, martini? The founder of the FBC doesn't drink martinis. He likes bottles of Hennessy but most of the senior members seem to be fruity drink drinkers, so you guys can have fun with that. Today I am a #23. |
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| Posted: 02/16/05 11:28 pm ::: |
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| Fruity drinks, caipirinhas, hmm, I could have fun in that department too. But I'm still a Bailey's drinker and I'm mostly a #24, it's always yes or no.
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| Posted: 02/17/05 5:13 am ::: |
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| herrade wrote: |
| i'm sorry, dex. i know you're going to tell me to get over it, but i'm not there yet. |
Yes, I am. But it's ok, I understand, as the 44 is an acquired taste. I no longer defend that part of the FBC as sometimes I myself prefer not to associate with its leader. Speaking of tastes, martini? The founder of the FBC doesn't drink martinis. He likes bottles of Hennessy but most of the senior members seem to be fruity drink drinkers, so you guys can have fun with that. Today I am a #23. |
I can't believe how many people dislike #44, she must be the most disliked player in the League (or is it #9).
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| Posted: 02/17/05 5:46 am ::: |
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Yes, I am. But it's ok, I understand, as the 44 is an acquired taste. I no longer defend that part of the FBC as sometimes I myself prefer not to associate with its leader. Speaking of tastes, martini? The founder of the FBC doesn't drink martinis. He likes bottles of Hennessy but most of the senior members seem to be fruity drink drinkers, so you guys can have fun with that. Today I am a #23. |
I can't believe how many people dislike #44, she must be the most disliked player in the League (or is it #9). |
#9 has a lot more game to back it up. |
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KeiraNY
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| Posted: 02/17/05 11:13 am ::: |
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I agree that no one in the Libs organization is losing sleep over Tari leaving, only us fans (well not really losing sleep, but quite pissed off).
I'm DEFINITELY a #24. Solidarity all the way! Even though I love my #23, but this one deserves a full out hatred!!
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| No you just have to assume that a team that went to the Conference championship and hasn't gotten rid of one person who played a role in the playoffs, is gonna absolutely suck because of Blaze. |
Well considering I am the founding member and I don't feel that way in the least, I don't think that's part of the membership criteria. See my post over at ESPN. I think this move is best for everyone. Lib fans may not want to hear it, but our 3 captains aren't losing sleep over the loss of Tari, neither are our coach and gm or anyone else on the roster. Tari gets to go somewhere and be happy which she was no longer able to do in NY. I'd rather that than a replay of last season or the one before it.
Membership into the FBC simply consists of the willingness to strongly dislike Blaze in some form. It must be natural. Tamika Whitmore has agreed to waive the membership fee for all incoming members in celebration of her recent stick up of Penny Toler. Community service includes buying our senior members drinks, watching their kids from time to time, and listening to their significant others who are now scattered across the country, complain. Trust, it was much easier when they all sat in the same section. You must also be a willing participant in the sharing information that may impact the coalition directly or indirectly in an implicit or explicit manner on the boards. You must also be able to name the various sects of the coalition and know the difference. Some days I'm an 11, some days I'm a 23, others I'm a 24. Let me break it down.
If you're a:
#24 or a #44 - If you are a part of this crew, you simply hate Blaze.
#11 - you're slick. You disagree with some, most or all of her personnel decisions and don't really care for her as the gm, but you respect her connections and know not to burn bridges. You may have become indifferent in regards to the person with an option to forgive or you may actually understand the difficulty in her decision making. You appreciate her business sense and get along fine as long as it doesn't relate to basketball.
#23 - you're the kindest and most realistic of them all. You voluntarily left her reins. You don't take things personal, and you like being on the outside looking in. Like a #11 member, you've known and befriended Blaze for a long time, (or if you're a fan you remember her basketball prowess) so you are incapable of outright hate. If you're a fan and a member of this crew, you just think she's incompetent, but oh well, it's still my team.
#34 - you're hot and cold. You're simply a member because all your friends are doing it and you thought it was cool but you really don't have a problem with Blaze because she was still sane during your time. You're just a member because it's fashionable and chic. This option is mostly for fans who aren't die-hard Liberty fans.
#25 - you're an enabler. You let Blaze do what she does by supporting her efforts but you seem to be uncomfortable doing so.
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SORF,
Your avatar is the cutest!
Coming from the classiest Comets fan, I believe you. It'll be the first time I will totally love if the Liberty lose a game. Against the Comets no less!
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| Posted: 02/17/05 1:19 pm ::: |
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See Mel, I know this is basically resolved, but these are the Comets fans I see - Smoov and SORF, pilight and MT, among others, who are the fans that will love Tari as much as Lib fans did. She's more than a welcome addition, she's a sight for sore eyes with the Comets in the energy department. She's something new, that seems to have a better propensity to gel with the regulars.
Hey, and even if pilight seems skeptical, we all know he's just glad something's happening. My fear is the same as his though, that all we do is get good enough to delay rebuilding. I want a good draft pick next year if we aren't contending for a championship Let's be honest, Tari doesn't make the Comets any younger.
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