Official Not So Random Thoughts Thread Version 2.2

dobrojim · Post #981 » by **dobrojim** » Tue Mar 29, 2011 6:38 pm

Heartiest of congrats Fish

since you may not get much sleep for a while, it's a real
shame that the Wizards on done on the west coast for the
season. Just sayin'

Nivek · Post #982 » by **Nivek** » Tue Mar 29, 2011 7:09 pm

I think it's clear, the only way the Wizards can continue to win is if fish has a son before each game. You have some work to do, Mr. Cob.

Post #983 » by **miller31time** » Tue Mar 29, 2011 7:45 pm

Congrats, fish! But save it for next season, then pop em' out like crazy.

closg00 · Post #984 » by **closg00** » Tue Mar 29, 2011 7:57 pm

fishercob wrote:The Wiz are undefeated since my son was born last night. Just sayin....

Chocolate City Jordanaire · Post #985 » by **Chocolate City Jordanaire** » Tue Mar 29, 2011 7:58 pm

fishercob wrote:The Wiz are undefeated since my son was born last night. Just sayin....

I think you are doubly blessed to have had a girl first, older by 2-3 years, fish. That's the best possible order as far as I'm concerned. Big sisters (mine was) are protective and nurturing. Little brothers listen to sisters a lot of times to where the parents get a break. None of the sibling rivalry you might have had to deal with as a parent like I do, with boys two years apart. You did it right.

Great news, fish. Congratulations to you and your wife on your blessed event!

BigA · Post #986 » by **BigA** » Tue Mar 29, 2011 9:17 pm

fishercob wrote:The Wiz are undefeated since my son was born last night. Just sayin....

Way cool, congratulations!

Halcyon · Post #987 » by **Halcyon** » Wed Mar 30, 2011 4:30 am

fishercob wrote:The Wiz are undefeated since my son was born last night. Just sayin....

Congrats!

Post #988 » by **Zonkerbl** » Wed Mar 30, 2011 4:16 pm

Congratulations fish!

Post #989 » by **pineappleheadindc** » Wed Mar 30, 2011 5:24 pm

fishercob wrote:The Wiz are undefeated since my son was born last night. Just sayin....

In 19 years, after one year at the University of Kentucky, I expect your son to be our first round draft pick!

Hearty congratulations.

Severn Hoos · Post #990 » by **Severn Hoos** » Wed Mar 30, 2011 5:57 pm

Congrats, fish! As the last of 5 with 4 older sisters, I understand the desire to keep the family name going. Well done!

Post #991 » by **Zonkerbl** » Wed Mar 30, 2011 7:08 pm

Ok, can we get back to commenting on random stuff? Because I have something super important that I have been waiting all day to get off my chest but I don't want to steal Fish's thunder.

Goddam but the Fallout: Las Vegas add-on is kicking my butt! I suck.

Severn Hoos · Post #992 » by **Severn Hoos** » Wed Mar 30, 2011 9:06 pm

Congrats to Will Roberts - UVA pitcher who threw a perfect game on Tuesday:

* It was the second perfect game in ACC history, and the first since 1959.

* It was the 19th perfect game of any length in Division I since 1957, the eighth nine-inning perfect game since 1957, and the first since 2002.

* Roberts struck out 10, got 14 ground-outs, and allowed just one ball out of the infield — a fifth-inning flyout to right field.

And a funny writeup about the writeup in the GW paper, via the bog:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/dc- ... _blog.html

Cramer · Post #993 » by **Cramer** » Fri Apr 1, 2011 8:04 pm

Wasn't sure where to post this review by Bill Simmons but I thought it was pretty funny.

27. Washington Wizards
The past two Wizards seasons easily could have doubled as an HBO dramedy about a dysfunctional NBA team called "Chocolate City." The pilot episode would have been structured around longtime owner Abe Pollin dying (November 2009) and the team going into a state of flux, as Gilbert Arenas slowly melted down over nasty Internet rumors and Andray Blatche did Andray Blatche things. Within a few episodes, Gilbert's card game with Javaris Crittenton (and their heated aftermath in the locker room, including the guns, the investigation and the suspension) would have been the dominant plot of the first season, with backup plots revolving around lovably wacky Internet billionaire Ted Leonsis buying the team, Andray Blatche as Andray Blatche, and Mike Miller playing entire games without ever breaking a sweat. Then the cliffhanger would have been the Wiz winning the John Wall Sweepstakes.

Season 2? Not quite as exciting; still watchable. You'd have the episode in which Wall did the Dougie and got berated by a national radio personality. You'd have episodes for Gilbert finally getting traded, JaVale McGee emerging as a rebounder/shot-blocker and making the dunk contest (where his crazy mom kissed the judges on the lips), and Flip Saunders making history by getting outcoached by Vinny Del Negro in a game. You'd have emerging characters like Yi Jianlian (the overwhelmed Asian import who can't believe he's on such a crazy team); Kirk Hinrich (the dorky guy from Kansas who has nothing in common with anyone on the team); Nick Young (the gunner who everyone hates playing with -- did you know he hasn't had three assists in a game since mid-January?); Mike Bibby (the old guy who got traded here, took a look around, then told his agent, "I'll give up next year's salary just to get out of here"); and, of course, Andray Blatche as Andray Blatche. Maybe it hasn't been as good as Season 1, but the show has legs now. I'm excited for Season 3

Post #994 » by **nate33** » Fri Apr 1, 2011 8:25 pm

I wonder if Young's teammates do indeed hate playing with him? I don't get the impression they do. Young isn't really a selfish player, he's just limited in his decision-making abilities. I think the team understands that his role is to shoot when he has a shot, and to give it back to Wall if he doesn't.

Cramer · Post #995 » by **Cramer** » Fri Apr 1, 2011 10:32 pm

nate33 wrote:I wonder if Young's teammates do indeed hate playing with him? I don't get the impression they do. Young isn't really a selfish player, he's just limited in his decision-making abilities. I think the team understands that his role is to shoot when he has a shot, and to give it back to Wall if he doesn't.

You can't say someone's dumb as a stump any nicer than that.

fishercob · Post #996 » by **fishercob** » Mon Apr 4, 2011 1:03 am

Thanks for the love, fellas. Winners of 3 of 4 and undefeated on the road since the Nemo was born. We trim his fish stick at synagogue in the morning, so don't be shocked if he -- and the Wiz -- go in to a little funk. Lot's of reading here to catch up on, but a really do appreciate the warm wishes.

SUPERBALLMAN · Post #997 » by **SUPERBALLMAN** » Mon Apr 4, 2011 1:19 am

I'd like to see Blatche on a serious conditioning program this offseason... heavy on weightlifting, as well as swimming and martial arts.

Cramer · Post #998 » by **Cramer** » Mon Apr 4, 2011 1:45 am

SUPERBALLMAN wrote:I'd like to see Blatche on a serious conditioning program this offseason... heavy on weightlifting, as well as swimming and martial arts.

....and I'd like to see the top of my wife's head while she's sucking my dick like her life depended on it.

My odds, while not great, are much better.

pancakes3 · Post #999 » by **pancakes3** » Mon Apr 4, 2011 6:19 pm

^somebody's getting really salty

Post #1000 » by **Zonkerbl** » Mon Apr 4, 2011 6:42 pm

rimshot!