Any Cook Fans?

Brian_Cook_Fan · Post #1 » by **Brian_Cook_Fan** » Wed Jul 29, 2009 3:50 pm

He's a great shooter, I wish he could just get some PT

Brian_Cook_Fan · Post #2 » by **Brian_Cook_Fan** » Wed Jul 29, 2009 4:13 pm

didn't think so

Post #3 » by **Optimism Prime** » Wed Jul 29, 2009 4:15 pm

A) Give it more than 20 minutes for someone to respond.
B) Nope, not really.

Post #4 » by **TMU** » Wed Jul 29, 2009 4:28 pm

Best screen name ever.

The Weis Is Right · Post #5 » by **The Weis Is Right** » Wed Jul 29, 2009 4:44 pm

I'm a fan of Brian Cook...from the shootaround to the first whistle. After that, keep the bench warm.

moofs · Post #6 » by **moofs** » Wed Jul 29, 2009 4:44 pm

TMU I can't figure what to make of your new avatar. Care to 'splain?

Ribalding · Post #7 » by **Ribalding** » Wed Jul 29, 2009 5:19 pm

It's cool how some players' managers are willing to do anything to create some buzz for their clients.

Good work, man. I'm sure Brian is pleased with your effort.

Post #8 » by **TMU** » Wed Jul 29, 2009 5:30 pm

moofs wrote:TMU I can't figure what to make of your new avatar. Care to 'splain?

Moofs, I don't know if you follow baseball but those are the famous words of baseball outfielder Jeff Francoeur - a former Atlanta Brave who was recently traded to the NY Mets. The quote was almost as epic as when Carl Everett denied the existence of dinosaurs or when Iverson complained about practice.

OBP is the abbreviation for "on-base percentage", a measure of how often a batter reaches base and a good indicator of hitting as well as plate discipline. What's interesting about Francoeur is that he has almost four times as many strikeouts as walks in his career, and his career OBP is a rather pedestrian .309. Thus, the quote doesn't come as a surprise. How does a man understand what OBP is when he can't get on base?

When the trade was announced a few weeks ago, I put up the avatar to show my strong disapproval of the trade. Ironically, he's been batting .327 average with .350 OBP and even drove in 14 RBI ever since I put it up. I guess reverse psychology is a good thing. :-?

jove9 · Post #9 » by **jove9** » Wed Jul 29, 2009 6:58 pm

That's a good explanation and all, but I can't read the quote. Too small.

Stupid 80 x 80 avatars.

Post #10 » by **Optimism Prime** » Wed Jul 29, 2009 7:09 pm

jove9 wrote:That's a good explanation and all, but I can't read the quote. Too small.

Stupid 80 x 80 avatars.

Right-click, view image*. I do that lots with avatars here.

* That's how it works with Firefox, at least. If you're using IE, I can't help you.

Post #11 » by **TMU** » Wed Jul 29, 2009 7:22 pm

jove9 wrote:That's a good explanation and all, but I can't read the quote. Too small.

Stupid 80 x 80 avatars.

Just for you jove9. :wink:

Also, he should have paid more attention to his teammates.

YaoZaii · Post #12 » by **YaoZaii** » Wed Jul 29, 2009 7:42 pm

he has a nice shot but that's about it.

either he gets no PT or he gets GT. (Garbage time)

i think he'll need to start looking for a job soon before his contract ends with the rockets. I don't think he'll be in the league after this contract.

rocketsballin · Post #13 » by **rocketsballin** » Wed Jul 29, 2009 8:14 pm

cook is good for a 3rd backup, but shouldnt be in the rotation for a playoff team.

one thing tho, in the la/hou series, a game or so after yao went down, cook was on pau on the high block, pau was trying to loose him...he did, but not w/o a lot of contact that wasnt fouling, and he had his hands up the whole time as he was moving side to side defending pau. i dunno wtf was that, but it was good. if a team desperately needs a big, he's good but for low minutes or on the 3rd team.

texasholdem · Post #14 » by **texasholdem** » Wed Jul 29, 2009 8:58 pm

kinda weird how we ended up with both Cook and Ariza since they got traded for each other not too long ago

Brian_Cook_Fan · Post #15 » by **Brian_Cook_Fan** » Wed Jul 29, 2009 9:14 pm

Ribalding wrote:It's cool how some players' managers are willing to do anything to create some buzz for their clients.

Good work, man. I'm sure Brian is pleased with your effort.

I wish, Brian grew up close to me and went to my favorite college, that's how I became a fan

check his shooting stats, he's one of the best shooters in the game

Brian_Cook_Fan · Post #16 » by **Brian_Cook_Fan** » Wed Jul 29, 2009 9:16 pm

texasholdem wrote:kinda weird how we ended up with both Cook and Ariza since they got traded for each other not too long ago

that is crazy

KiDdFrESh · Post #17 » by **KiDdFrESh** » Wed Jul 29, 2009 9:39 pm

Brian_Cook_Fan wrote:He's a great shooter, I wish he could just get some PT

Brian... is that you? :lol:

aznkillabeezZz · Post #18 » by **aznkillabeezZz** » Thu Jul 30, 2009 12:36 am

Guy986 · Post #19 » by **Guy986** » Thu Jul 30, 2009 12:50 am

jove9 · Post #20 » by **jove9** » Thu Jul 30, 2009 1:10 am

I had no idea that there was something funny going on between Cook and Bryant....