Hawks

By richbrave

April 8, 2008 11:11 PM | Link to this

DAMM SEKOU:

This team does love to wallow in adversity doesn’t it?

By Harpie

April 8, 2008 11:11 PM | Link to this

No coach, no win

By g-thang

April 8, 2008 11:17 PM | Link to this

i can’t believe that the hawks did not show up for this game, as critical as it was!! i am startin’ to get concerned that we will let indy catch us. instead of focusin’ and playin’ great these next 4 games, they will be lookin’ over their shoulders. ny beat detroit, so you know that they would love nothin’ better than to beat the hawks and keep them out of the playoffs. then we have boston and orlando, sheesh. things are startin’ to look bleak. i was optimistic before tonight’s game, but now…

By hawksfanfordawin

April 8, 2008 11:18 PM | Link to this

“Joe Johnson as the lone ranger for the hawks”

That there is the bio of joe johnsons days as a hawk..

Being an extreme fan of joe i feel if the virus named woodson stays i want him to seek out

By g-thang

April 8, 2008 11:24 PM | Link to this

it’s obvious that the Hawks like theirs “over easy” cause that is what they did tonight. i am so p**. i got my playoff tix and parkin’ tix, now these guys don’t even look like they are goin’ to make it!!

bibby is tired, plain and simple. this dude needs a breather, where is ac? it looks like mike conley jr is ballin’ did we do right in pickin’ ac. he ain’t playin’ nuthin’ like he did wit’ a&m. zsa-zsa is awful. and woody has the bench scared as hell…dam

By Rimfire

April 8, 2008 11:27 PM | Link to this

What a shame… and the coach sits there with that “hang-dog” look of a beaten man. Changes must be made. Talents are being wasted

By MannyT

April 8, 2008 11:29 PM | Link to this

Sekou, I don’t like my eggs as the ninth course at the Eastern Conference diner.

I’m glad that listened to more than I watched. That game was ugly enough to cost me some hearing. If I had watched all of it I think I’d be blind right now.

WAF

By reese

April 8, 2008 11:29 PM | Link to this

To tell the truth, the biggest concern I had with this game was the missed layups and missed open shots. Indiana played a physical game and the refs allowed them to bump shooters driving in the lane. We were missing layups and they were making outside shots.

Josh Smith was playing at an intensity early in the game that was only matched by Indiana. Eventually, JJ and J Childress woke up and matched J Smith’s intensity. However, we were down by too many at that point.

Time to put this game behind us and focus on beating the knicks. Go Hawks.

By terrell barron

April 8, 2008 11:41 PM | Link to this

We will finish 1-3 and the Pacers will finish 3-1 and we will MISS the P……s! Or we will win out and Toronto will go 1-4 and we will take the 7th seed into the P…….! Take your pick. lol! We just dont know WHAT TO EXPECT FROM THESE HAWKS.

By CRYSTAL

April 8, 2008 11:47 PM | Link to this

LET ME SAY THIS U WILL NEVER FIND A TRUE BIGGER HAWKS FAN THAN ME. WITH THAT BEING SAID I AM JUST SO FRUSTRATED JOE AND JOSH S LOOK LIKE THEY WERE THE ONLY ONES IN THE GAME DURING THE TIME I WATCHED. BIBBY PLEASE PLEASE GET SOME MORE SHOTS TO GO DOWN!!!! ALSO TRY THIS FOR SIZE AS MANY PEOPLE DONT LIKE SALIM I AM ONE WHO FEELS LIKE HE HAS NEVER GOTTEN A FAIR SHAKE TO SHOW WHAT HE COULD DO. I DONT CARE WHO U ARE ALL TEAMS CAN BENEFIT FROM A GUY WHO CAN SHOOT THE 3 OF THE BENCH AND WHAT ABOUT JEREMY RICHARDSON FROM WHAT I HAVE SEEN FROM HIS PLAY HE IS NOT THAT BAD. I KNOW OUR BENCH IS NOT THAT GOOD BUT I THINK U HAVE TO GET THEM IN THE GAME AT LEAST 2 TO 3 MIN TO BUILD SOME KIND OF RTHYM OR CONSISTENCY U ARE GOING TO HAVE TO USE THEM. HAWK PLEASE JUST WIN THESE NEXT FEW GAMES AND WE WONT HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT THIS GAME U LOST 2NITE. ON A SIDE NOTE JOE JOHNSON MARRY ME U ARE SO CUTE

By Ken Strickland

April 9, 2008 12:02 AM | Link to this

That was a very inspiring comeback. Too bad Woodson wouldn’t help his team by sending in some fresh legs to help get them over the top. Bibby is obviously suffering the effects of playing too many accumulative mins. It would’ve been a very effective move to use both Acie and Salim to pressure their PG’s full court. With Chills playing PG, we weren’t as competitive inside. Once Salim entered the gm, Chills went to work inside and we started our comeback.

Salim also forced Indy to ease up on doubling JJ and he was able to score with more ease. It’s unbelievable how Woodson consistently puts his personal agenda with certain players ahead of what’s in the best interest of his team. This franchise is going nowhere if the SAASG can’t see that Woodson has some serious issues as a HC, and it’s having a negative effect on the team and it’s players.

By doc

April 9, 2008 12:06 AM | Link to this

sekou, it went down a bit like the three deep cocktail gthang offered up this morning, nothing but grade A prilosec heartburn. well i was on the cusp of ordering tickets today. think i can wait at least until saturday morning on whether to make the outlay of cash.

i think clyde is lying low for now. if they are in he congratulates them and drops the bottom line from his posts. if not he gets a huge boost to his brazilian heath fund through his sideline business. even warren buffet is investing in their currency, just dont think it is the currency expenditure clyde has in mind.

the team has three days to figure it out whether they are men or boys.

By Najeh Davenpoop

April 9, 2008 12:44 AM | Link to this

Well, so much for getting that 7th or 6th spot. Looks like the Celtics sweep is gonna materialize after all (assuming we actually make it).

It’s one thing to lose, but another thing entirely to look like the damn Knicks… speaking of which, the Hawks better win that game. You can’t be losing to the most dysfunctional franchise in pro sports when you are in a playoff chase.

Bibby the “floatie” looked more like a “floater” today, if you know what I mean. Of course, it doesn’t really “float” when you do it in your girlfriend’s laundry hamper, as I know from experience.

If there’s one other thing this game proved, other than that the Hawks define “inconsistent”, it’s that everyone who thinks Kevin Durant is more valuable to his team than Al Horford needs to check themselves. First six minutes of the game, Horford is in and the Hawks are flying high. As soon as he exits, there goes all the momentum. Sure, this also has to do with Zaza Pachulia’s refined fellating skills, but it doesn’t change the fact that Horford’s presence is incredibly valuable — making his Rookie of the Year candidacy even stronger.

One more thing… G-thang, “parkin tix”? You’d rather pay $10 to park there than $3 to go on Marta? Not to mention, there’s a lot on Luckie Street that supposedly charges $5 but is never attended, so it’s basically free…

By Eric C.

April 9, 2008 1:17 AM | Link to this

Unfortunately, the Hawks will finish 0-4 and miss the playoffs by 2 games. The disintegration has started…frustration is tearing team apart. This will be one of the worst late-season collapses in Hawks history.

By CRYSTAL

April 9, 2008 1:39 AM | Link to this

PLEASE DONT THINK THAT WAY U STILL GOTTA BELIEVE WE WILL BOUNCE BACK

By Sekou K. Smith

April 9, 2008 2:01 AM | Link to this

I don’t think this is the beginning of the end for this team. I just think they misunderstood what type of energy was needed to deal with a team like the Pacers (one of the NBA’s many, why-aren’t-they-as-good-as-they-look-on-paper teams) in a situation (win or go home) like this. It’s almost as if the team that knows it has another life always fails to land the knockout blow. It happens often in the playoffs. But you’re right, Josh Smith and Joe Johnson seemed like the only two guys who were in the matrix there for a while. And they were both venting to the officials about the rough play and non-calls, as well they should have. It’s going to take six or seven men doing the same to make the playoffs, though. It’s going to take more.

By Mac-Town

April 9, 2008 2:20 AM | Link to this

I just think the Pacers matched up well against the hawks, and also that they are better than their record (injuries for one thing).

The hawks defense is suspect…and that team has sooo many shooters…everybody was nailing mid range jumpers and threes. Before the game when I thought about all their shooters I was scared of this exact same thing happening.

What I dont get is why is someone for the opposition always open? Why does someone ALWAYS have to to try and help someone else out? Can our players not keep guys in front of them man to man?

By ray

April 9, 2008 2:25 AM | Link to this

Najeh, agreed. I spoke on the Horford effect towards the end of the last blog.

I love how people keep saying how much talent Billy amassed here. It’s true. But explain to me how one rookie comes out of the game and all of the sudden we can’t defend the paint? Uh-huh. YOu know, a team with six better-than-average point guards is a team with a lot of talent too. Get the point?

In the playoffs, there is even more grind-it-out style of play. Things become more physical. You think you’re getting bumped now? Make it to the playoffs, and you’ll get to see how much the refs allow…

Also, this proves exactly what kind of role a head coach plays. Good coaching is often the difference in a tight game, let alone a playoff game. A good coach has developed his bench, for one thing…because they will be absolutely critical at times. Since we already know this is a wash, let’s move on to the next thing. We know we only have two battle-tested veterans. Hell, we’ve only got two veterans PERIOD if you want to get technical. This is where the head coach comes in. Again, it’s a wash. So…we have a useless head coach (who can’t even get us through a tough regular season game), no bench (may as well say it that way), and two veteran players.

…And to think that some people (AHEM…TERRENCE MOORE) have the nerve to talk about beating our opponent in the first round. Pah…

So, is everybody enjoying the ride? You know how it is…you live with the wins and die with the losses. Nobody likes to see the home team choke. On to New York…

By tony

April 9, 2008 3:35 AM | Link to this

we have a mediocre team, mediocre owners, mediocre coach, alot of mediocre fans and the worse gm in nba history! chris paul(pg) is setting the league on fire and that alone should have been enough reason to send bk walking - knowledgeble fans should know that the bibby trade was not a reasonable trade because #1 bibby is not a pg but a sg at best,he’s a sub-par ball handler and an adverage defender. don’t get me wrong because i like bibby’s leadership and his shooting ability but we needed a pg not another sg. woodson is not your typical fundamental systematic hc. it’s not our players fault that they pass the ball poorly, poor ball handlers, poor finishers at the basket, poor decision making:no it’s not the players fault because they are what we thought they were! it’s the gm responsibility to evaluate these kids to make sure that they are are mentally sound(example):1.how well do they pass the ball, 2.how many turnovers in their college career 3.can they systematically finish a lay-up with good body control 4.more importantly are they team players. i can go on and on and on! bottom line, we need change!

By SalimFan

April 9, 2008 6:06 AM | Link to this

Don’t you guys dare let JOE JOHNSON OFF OF THE HOOOK. He was just as flat as mike bibby in the first half. Josh Smith was the only player who came out with any defensive intensity in the first half. What in the H E L L is he getting paid 70mil for? Smoove should get Joe’s next chcek. When you’re the franchise you can’t come out of the gate lacking intensity. Joe should have been the first one geting into his teammates, joe should have been the first on to strike on offense. If any player should have gotten a technical foul it’s Joe Johnson. This has always been my knock on Joe. He is not an IMPACT type of player. He get’s his points in the flow of the game. Hopefully it’s just the HC rubbing off on him but that’s not acceptable behavior for the FACE OF THE FRANCHISE. Kobe sets the tempo, kobe forces the action. You can’t be passive. You should at least take the initiative to rally your teammates, that’s what you sighned on the dotted line for buddy. But it’s proving my theroy thst joe is just a very good piece and not truly something special.

Sure he had 30-something points but it’s when you get them that counts. Grarbage time at the end of the game is not nearly the appropriate time. JJ, marvin, and chiLLs should have scored all of those points when josh did. IN THE FIRST HALF WHEN WE STILL HAD A CHANCE TO TAKE CONTROL OF THE GAME.

In sekou’s article today he quoted Josh Smith from a phone conversation and josh know how important this game was, and he played his hert out. Just like befor the Grizzlies game when marvin said that smoove was like “i’m really gonna take it to this team”. Apparently his teammates never got the message.

I know something was wrong when Horford was so calm in that pre-game intrview. This team always seems to have a mental let down. And look no further than the bench for the answer. Phil Jackson. Yup Because that’s who woodson loked like with his A S S firmly planted on the bench with his team down by 28 points. Get you A S S up and earn your money and get that stupid look off of your face. You shoud’ve gotten that technichal and not Josh Smith. Why the H E L L is he doing your job for you? Way to crap up in front of your friends and family, staring off into space clueless. Woodson was probably too busy visiting with his family when he was supposed to be getting his team ready mentally and going over the game-plan.

After the first five minutes all of the starters execpt for Josh Smith and Al Horford would have been on the bench. You have guys who get paid chump change (Mario, Salim, J-Rich, Solomon) who would gladly go out there and play some defense. Woodsen is such an idiot. although solomon and salim played that was a crappy player rotation.

In the second half salim was the only reason the score was halfway decent and you take him out? And the n you put Chills at the point? what? I understand you wan length for their three point shooters but you’ve gotta look at who’s producing. Why was horford out of the game for so long?

By the time THE REST OF THE TEAM stopped fumbling away passes and actually started being productive in the second half. Smoove was already gassed B/C he scored when it actually counted.

THEN THERE WAS BIBBY. He’s realy starting to p** me off to say the least. Premier pg’s in the leauge find other ways to be productive when their shots aren’t falling. Like driving to the basket maybe? Oh thats right you missed those too. I’m of the poinion that he other guard from Arizona should be starting for this team (literally like three years ago). But i’ll give the guy who just two seasons ago averaged 21ppg the benefit of the doubt FOR NOW. But be warned Bibby. OUR PATIENCE IS RUNNING THIN AND YOU NEED TO GET YOUR ACT TOGETHER.

Based on that performance we do not even deserve to be in the playoffs. Just give pheonix the lottery pick.

By g-thang

April 9, 2008 6:27 AM | Link to this

watch the hawks lose to ny and then we are done!! the nicks are playin’ like they are the second best team in the east, instead of like the second worst team. they took it to detroit. our best hope is that indy keeps losin’ ‘cause we can’t depend on the hawks to keep winnin’. let’s back into the playoffs, since we can’t kick the muther f door in…

By SalimFan

April 9, 2008 6:33 AM | Link to this

During the game is was like “why are these chumps scoring so easily?”

“Why is this guy taking an uncontested jumpshot?”

And that was whne we were up by six in the first quater. Right then I knew the hawks were in for a long night. They did’t bring their A-game today (execpt smoove). Wooodsen even took the day off. No WAF he just sat there with his hands in his lap staring at the pacers cheerleaders.

By SalimFan

April 9, 2008 6:40 AM | Link to this

G-thang, I Agree

By smartguy

April 9, 2008 7:07 AM | Link to this

Fire Woody before its too late!!!

By Willie Coyote

April 9, 2008 7:23 AM | Link to this

Bibby is just off right now. He can’t be tired…he’s played less than half the season so far. Josh Smith was the one who looked tired yesterday. that probably had a lot to do with the fact that he was the only one who came out ready to scrap last night. too bad his teamates didn’t give that same effort.

Not playing the bench throughout the year is really catching up. Between J Rich & Salim, there is no excuse for Woodson to not get Joe an extra 5-6 minutes off per game.

By Harry Hawk

April 9, 2008 7:30 AM | Link to this

If the Hawks somehow screw this up and don’t make the playoffs, they wouldn’t even deserve their crappy little lottery pick anyway. The Hawks don’t need any more lottery picks now. They need two truly solid veteran players (preferably two frontcourt guys) added to this roster. Oh, they also need a head coach who doesn’t wait until the end of the season to try to find some kind of depth off his bench. I don’t think Salim Stoudamire knows whether to show up in warmups or a three-piece suit. It’s an absolute joke the way Woodson has handled the bench. I don’t care how good or bad those players are. Get them in there and figure out a way for them to be effective. That’s your job, dammit.

By JEFFREY CADAVERO

April 9, 2008 7:55 AM | Link to this

A GREAT BLOG ENTRY, SEKOU SMITH..YOU SAID IT ALL..SIMPLY THE WORST LOSS OF THE SEASON FOR THE HAWKS..ALL THEY HAD TO DO IS WIN THE GAME AND THEY’RE IN THE PLAYOFFS..INSTEAD THEY GOT DOWN BY 29 POINTS TO A TERRIBLE PACERS TEAM!!! UNACCEPTABLE LOSS AND THIS ONE FALLS SQUARELY ON THE SHOULDERS OF THE WORST COACH IN THE NBA, MIKE WOODSON..HE SHOULD HAVE BEEN FIRED A LONG TIME AGO..IT’S CLEAR THAT THE OWNERS OF THE HAWKS AREN’T COMMITTED TO WINNING..IT’S ALSO CLEAR THIS TEAM HAS NO BUSINESS IN THE PLAYOFFS STINKING UP THE COURT AS THEY DID LAST NIGHT..AFTER THE HAWKS LEFT THE COURT, IT MUST HAVE TAKEN THE CLEAN-UP CREW ALL NIGHT TO CLEAN UP THE EGGS THEY DROPPED ON THE PACERS COURT, STINKING IT UP LIKE NO OTHER TEAM HAS THIS SEASON..READ MY LIPS: FIRE MIKE WOODSON!!!!

By jami$$ion

April 9, 2008 7:56 AM | Link to this

MAC-TOWN your post at 220 was the truth.why can’t our guys as athletic as they are not keep up with a bunch of shooters?SALIMFAN your 1st post was on the $ also.I said on the last blog start duck we’ll be toast,cause he wasn’t gone showup defensively.He never shows up against good 3s.I said start Rio,play a zone to keep them in front of us,& stay on dunleavy like white on rice.salim would a been starting for me 3 years ago.TONY these guys are who we thought they were.They don’t get a chance to prove it!

By Don!

April 9, 2008 8:00 AM | Link to this

Okay, can we fire Woody now?

I’ve watched this same game 25 times this season — and every time the Hawks implode in the third quarter.

I’m telling you, the biggest judge of coaching ability is how your team plays in the third quarter. That’s when a good coach makes the adjustments necessary based on how their team, and the other team, are playing that night.

I don’t have the statistics, but I’d love it if someone could look it up — and I’ll bet you that the Hawks have the worst +/- differential in the entire NBA for the third quarter.

I’m not saying Woody’s a bad guy — far from it, he seems to be a truly nice guy, and in a different situation he may be a great coach.

But not here, and not now — not with this team.

On talent alone we should be a .500 club. Maybe not a contender, but solidly in the playoffs in a weak bottom of the Eastern conference. We shouldn’t have to struggle like we are over the last week of the season just to get into the post season.

So …

Can we fire Woody now?

Later,

Don!

By robo

April 9, 2008 8:20 AM | Link to this

Playoffs or no playoffs, Woody has to go. this team has no discipline on defense and if the birds want to get to the elite level (they are 100 levels below that now), they need a coach who will not only tolerate this c**p but will kick some butt to get results. I would accept losing a close game but being blown out like that in a game that winning meant wrapping up a playoff spot (with one more NJ loss or Hawks win), I cant stand to watch. And if they do get in, Boston will not only win in 4, but they will win big in every game.

By jami$$ion

April 9, 2008 8:21 AM | Link to this

Yeah the pacers team has confused me all season.they actually have a nice team and pre injuries they still played like crap.Guess their coach can coach against the hawks.IF THE OWNERS WANTED TO WIN THEY WOULD A LET BK CAN WOODY YEARS AGO!AND AT THE LEAST AFTER GIVING WOODY THE BENEFIT OF THE DOUBT FIRED HIM AFTER THE TRADE,IF THEY WANTED TO MAKE THE PLAYOFFS.NOWAY IN HELL I WASTE MY MONEY ON WOODY! “B!TCH U IS CRAZY. SIGN U TO A EXTENSION ! B!TCH I’M BOUT TO EXTEND MY FOOT IN YO AZZ!”

By jami$$ion

April 9, 2008 8:28 AM | Link to this

i can’t wait til we fire woody!

By WNC Hawks Fan

April 9, 2008 8:35 AM | Link to this

The problem with the Hawks is that the entire defensive philosphy is based on the other team missing the shot. Not because the Hawks defense did anything to affect or alter the opponent’s shot, mind you, rather to just hope and pray that the other guy throws up a brick. The Pacers shot 61% in the first half for pete’s sake. To say that the Hawks play defense is really an insult to the notion of actually playing defense.

If…and that’s a BIG if…the Hawks do stumble into the playoffs, the Celtics will kill them. Absolutely kill them, because they have zero interest in stopping the other team from scoring.

By Greg

April 9, 2008 8:37 AM | Link to this

Sorry I hope Indie wins out and we go 2-2 over the next four games so we don’t make the playoffs. We need major changes for the hawks to compete consistently.

By terrell barron

April 9, 2008 9:23 AM | Link to this

Eric C, The only way the Hawks can miss the playoffs by 2 games is for them to go 0-4 and the Pacers go 4-0. They might mess around and go 0-4, but the Pacers WILL NOT go 4-0. PLEASE!

By RA

April 9, 2008 9:26 AM | Link to this

When I was kid, my dad and I used to play this card game. It was called battle. It was pretty simple really. If you laid down a card, the other person laid down a card and whoever had the high number, took both cards, well, if the cards had the same face value, there’d be a battle. You’d lay down five cards and turn the last one over. Whoever had the highest fifth card took all ten. It went on like that until one person was completely out of cards. Here’s the point, it was always toughest to take the last card. It was always a joker or an ace or a ten, something hard to take, and a few times that old man was down to his last card and he came all the way back and beat me. My point is the Hawks were trying to take another team’s last card, in their stadium, in front of their fans. What happened was what was probably going to happen. Does that excuse the Hawks for the way they played last night, not hardl. A playoff hardened team would have put the Pacers on ice last night, bottomline. Does it mean that the Hawks are going to choke and miss the playoffs, not necessarily. It just means that it’s hard to take a team’s last card, that’s all.

By terrell barron

April 9, 2008 9:30 AM | Link to this

Jamison, I got admit, That thing about extending yo foot in his azz, cracked me up. I needed that after watching that s** last night. Thanks for the laugh!

By richbrave

April 9, 2008 9:38 AM | Link to this

SEKOU SMITH:

I’ve see it with the Wizards. Here’s Atlanta. This is a walkover. Let’s cruise. Then the Hawks hand the Lizards their hats and they slither out the door.

When they turn up the heat and play bully-ball they carry the Lakers to overtime on L.A.’s floor. Then of course, L.A.’s thinking - oh, its the Lizards. This is a walk-over. Lakers just lucky they were at home. It takes seven or eight guys all doing the same.

Exactly right Mr. Blogmeister. They will learn. You can’t just show up and win. It does take time, however to build ‘tude and chemistry amongst playa’s. Hawks are on the rise.

By jeff

April 9, 2008 9:43 AM | Link to this

I think it’s a distict possiblity the Hawks miss. Indy has a cupcake schedule for the next four games (@ Philly, Charlotte,@Washington, and the Knicks). We are @ NY, Boston, Orlando, and Miami. After watching this team yesterday, there is nothing that would make me believe beating the Knicks (who will want to play spoiler) is a sure thing. Relying on Boston to rest their starters gives me no relief. Orlando? They’ll have revenge on their minds from their lost to us the other day. Miami is the only game I think we will win with no problem. Honestly, I can see Indy going 4-0. They have the fire power to match up with Philly’s uptempo style. The Bobcats are playing for anything. Washington? Depends on which team shows up. They may be the only team that will put up a true fight because they are playing for their seed. Knicks? That’s a win for Indy.

By #21=Top 50,1stBallot

April 9, 2008 9:45 AM | Link to this

SalimFan,

What are you talking about? Joe had 11pts and 4 ast in the first half. What do you want from him? The fact that he went on to drop 19 in the second half without assist says one of two things- either he knew he had to step it up even more by taking more shots or nobody else was hittin shots to give him anymore dimes. He shot 54% from the floor. He played a very solid game- he just had no help, excluding Smoov.

A huge problem was, as I’ve been saying previously, the liability that Bibby is on defense. Flip Murray absolutely abused the dude. It all goes to the guard penetration that we allow by Bibby’s lack of ability to deny. I’m not saying Bibby’s not worth “the trouble” when he’s “on”, but something has to be done to address this. As stated by someone else it is critical for him to find ways to contribute, even when his shot is not falling.

I didn’t expect us to go undefeated the rest of the way, so I’m not worried- we will still…

RISE UP

By Ken Strickland

April 9, 2008 10:01 AM | Link to this

I certainly hope the Hawk players don’t give up as quickly and as easily as some of you so called fans. Part of our recent problems have to do with adjustments by the opposition. Woodson’s OFF is not designed to attack the basket. We spend a lot of the 24sec clock setting picks to free players to receive entry passes. As a result, we end up starting our OFF above the key or far away from the basket on the wing. Teams now realize that if they pressure the passer and overplay the person receiving the pass, they will disrupt our OFF.

With all of the movement and screens, we still end up going one on one or taking a contested jumpshot. Woodson doesn’t seem to comprehend that adjustments to his OFF, and player fatigue, are the major causes of our recent OFF/DEF problems. Woodson hasn’t made one single attempt to counter these adjustments because he, like some of you, blames the players. It’s always been considered standard procedure to counter overplaying DEF’s by using back cuts, or attack the basket and forcing the DEF to collapse. Bibby actually did that often last night, but he had trouble finishing.

If a DEF overplays, you spread the OFF, but Woodson continues to call for pick and rolls with JJ. This places 2 defenders near the ball and makes it easier to double him. Spreading the floor creates more DEF spacing, makes it more difficult to double, while making it easier to penetrate and dish for uncontested shots.

I GUESS AS LONG AS A HC CAN BLAME THE PLAYERS, OFFICIATING, AND/OR THE GM FOR NOT GIVING HIM WHAT HE WANTS, IT BECOMES THIER RESPONSIBITY TO MAKE THE APPROPRIATE CHANGES AND/OR ADJUSTMENTS, NOT HIS. ISN’T THAT RIGHT COACH WOODSON?

By BA

April 9, 2008 10:08 AM | Link to this

Marquis Daniels looked like he belonged in the women’s national championship last night. A man with hair weeves? The most feminine thing I’ve seen since Mike Miller with his hello kitty hairbands. As far as the Hawks go, I’d give you some sparkling in game analysis, but I’m too busy losing my lunch. Trap game. Hawks fell in the trap. Is AC law hurt? Or did Woodson’s hatred of Law override his all consuming hatred of Salim? And Ray, since you are in law enforcement, which government agency do we contact about Solo being starved to death? Defax? I’m not sure if his parents are doing it or not. Can we hook him up with Eddie Curry’s chef? Sekou, tell the Hawks we don’t like eating f**king eggs.

By Kelvin

April 9, 2008 10:24 AM | Link to this

The Hawks may very well bounce back, but let’s be honest going against the Celtics they Hawks will be lucky to keep the margin losses under twenty. The team that finishes ninth in the West would have homecourt advantage in the first round if they were playing in the East. That is how bad the NBA Eastern Conference is right now. The Hawks will probably make the playoffs in a very weak conference only to be destroyed in the first round against the Celtics.

By Eric

April 9, 2008 11:00 AM | Link to this

THIS IS THE VERY REASON WHY COACH WOODSON SHOULD LOOSE HIS JOB. IT’S ALWAYS THE COACHES FAULT WHEN HIS TEAM DOESN’T SHOW UP. AFTER THE WIN OVER THE SIXERS, I HEARD HE WAS ACTING AS IF THE TEAM HAD ALREADY MADE THE PLAYOFFS. NO MATTER WHAT HAPPENS FROM THIS POINT FORWARD, GET RID OF THIS CLOWN!!!!!!!

By Chikara

April 9, 2008 11:03 AM | Link to this

Look at it this way: the two times the Hawks had a chance to beat a team they should’ve beaten (NJ and Indy) they lost. The Hawks are a team that plays down to their competition, and I think the reality smack last night will motivate them to beat NY on Friday.

No way Indy beats Washington at the phone booth, and all Atlanta has to do is win Friday and beat Miami and they are set.

By Rahim

April 9, 2008 11:27 AM | Link to this

MIKE WOODSON WE NEED YOU TO COME OUT AND SAY IT! “WHAT DO YOU HAVE AGAINST SALIM?THIS LITTLE CHIP ON YOUR SHOULDER AGAINST HIM HAS TO STOP

By SalimFan

April 9, 2008 11:35 AM | Link to this

*#21=Top 50,1stBallot *

I’m talking about Joe’s defensive intensity in the first half. He got toasted plenty of times just like marvin. Thats unacceptable when you are supposed to be the face of the franchise.

And like I said, if this was kobe if he saw his team struggling IN THE FIRST HALF HE WOULD’VE TOOK ON THE OFFENSIVE DUTIES AND KEPT HIS TEAM IN THE GAME. HE WOULD HAVE GOTTEN THE TECHNICAL FOUL, NOT JOSH SMITH. jOE WAS JUST AS OUT OF IT IN THE FIRST HALF AS MARVIN AND BIBBY……ESPICALLY BIBBY.

Josh had to contest all of the penetrators b/c marvin and joe kept getting beat in the first half. On both ends ofthe court. like you said joe only vhad 11 pts in the first half. Josh had 20-something. Unacceptable for joe. He’s not a leader like I previously stated. Somone like KOBE WOULD HAVE REALIZED THE SITUATION EARLY AND GOT THE BALL ROLLING. Joe did nothing but get some garbage points at the end of the game.

By Eric Graves

April 9, 2008 11:45 AM | Link to this

Hey guys! I have to agree with the Sacramento Kings fan who told us about a month ago that Mike Bibby was not a consistant player anymore. This Kings fan said that for the last two years he has seen Bibbly constantly have “one” good game and then have one or two bad games afterwards. Well, he was right because I am definitely seeing this trend out of Mike Bibby. He is not worth 14 million. He is hot one night and cold the next. This is not the type of point guard we need.

Although Josh Smith played with intensity last night, he still has to realized that he is not a shooter. I saw Josh Smith take two long jumpers while Salim was on the floor with him. I don’t know what makes Josh Smith think he should take those shots. The two 3 pointers he made in the Toronto game are not shots he makes on a regular basis. Josh Smith needs to stay within his game on the offensive end.

Somebody please answer my comments and tell me what if you agree or disagree.

By smartguy

April 9, 2008 11:49 AM | Link to this

Great points Don! Woody is shameful.

Hello Gearon and Levenson: Instead of talking about the playoffs, here we are talking about our overwhelmingly terrible head coach. Its not too late!

FIRE WOODY AND WATCH THE HAWKS SOAR!!

By ronald

April 9, 2008 11:57 AM | Link to this

you know i have never saw a team not show they don’t give a dam you see it in the player eyes and mind to go to a place and knowing that you are in control or your own faith and hope you know it let you know, it make you sick to see no efford at all

By CP6

April 9, 2008 12:11 PM | Link to this

Get real, SalimFan and all you other idiots who think Smoove “brought it” yesterday. All he brought was his usual dumba$$ reckless game. He made that great dunk and then sat on his a$$ savoring the moment instead of getting back on D. The Hawks go on a run and he decides to take over as PG and turned the ball over. He went for the block and got off his feet instead of playing smart man-D and got burned at least 5-6 times. How stupid can one player be? That boy’s IQ is worse than Forrest Gump’s.

Intensity don’t mean $hit without focus, and Smith (boy ain’t Smoove) has NO focus.

By terrell barron

April 9, 2008 12:42 PM | Link to this

Woody is spoiling Al’s chances of winning the ROY. Not that is really matters, but why is he taking awayu the kid’s minutes like that? 2 fouls and you dont see him again until the game is out of hand. Give me a freakin break!

By O'brien

April 9, 2008 1:09 PM | Link to this

We trailed by as many as 29 points, but JJ still played 44 minutes? When the starters are struggling, shouldnt you utilize the bench to see if they can provide a spark? Maybe Richardson can hit a few shots, maybe AC can penetrate and dish. Surely they couldnt do any worse than the starters, who were getting blown out…

By RaySkee

April 9, 2008 1:14 PM | Link to this

We need another COACH! Plain and Simple

By Najeh Davenpoop

April 9, 2008 1:32 PM | Link to this

Haha BA I was wondering the exact same thing looking at Marquis Daniels last night… did he lose a bet or something?

By kisha

April 9, 2008 1:35 PM | Link to this

@SalimFan-From what I can tell, the only consistent play is coming from JJ and everyone else is a hit or miss depending on the night. That’s why he received player of the month and player of the week. Give credit where credit is due. All this talk about intensity is getting on my nerves. Intensity is nothing without execution and that’s the real problem.

By hawk4life

April 9, 2008 2:06 PM | Link to this

here’s to staying home for the playoffs! (no point to make it only to get blown out) take that Atlanta Spirit! hopefully the money you lose will force you to make some REAL changes (larry brown’s looking for a job)

By hawk4life

April 9, 2008 2:06 PM | Link to this

here’s to staying home for the playoffs! (no point to make it only to get blown out) take that Atlanta Spirit! hopefully the money you lose will force you to make some REAL changes (larry brown’s looking for a job)

By g-thang

April 9, 2008 2:23 PM | Link to this

i have been sittin’ here thinkin’. i don’t think that the hawks deserve to go to the playoffs, remember the sonics game, wizards game, when they were 0-11, the 1st bucks game, the 1st chicago game, when they were really strugglin’and the 2 losses to charlotte. of the 44 losses that we have 22 of them have been by dbl digists. this is crazy. how can over half of your losses been blowouts and you call yourself playoff bound? this team lacks consistency. we don’t deserve to go and i know that they ain’t gonna play like they want to go either.

By kwooden1

April 9, 2008 2:34 PM | Link to this

I was very very disappointed in last nights lose. I actually said that they would have a good chance of making the playoffs, if they split the last four games (Philly twice, Toronto and Indiana) which they did. But they didn’t come out with the killer intinct last night and that bothers me. Indiana was the more desperate team and they played like it. I still believe the Hawks have a good chance to make the Playoffs because the rest of the teams they are playing have really nothing to play for. Boston is resting the Big 3, Orlando already cliched the division, and NY and Miami are tanking for balls. Looks like if the Hawks win 3 their in, regardless.

GO HAWKS!

By FUNK DAT

April 9, 2008 3:01 PM | Link to this

All this talk about JJ and Josh Smith is irrelevant. All we really need is a NEW GOT DAM HEAD COACH then we can reasess from there. I’d happily take Larry Brown over our current duffus head coach.

By ray

April 9, 2008 3:15 PM | Link to this

BA, ha ha! Good post, man! Yeah, it would be DFACS that we contact for ol’ Solo. Since he’s over the age limit now, perhaps I can submit a waiver form on his behalf, LOL!

Not to pick on Ken at all…. But the majority of his post is exactly why so many fans are “giving up.” In fact, I’ll key on one word: adjustments. When games get tough, you have to make adjustments. When the other team makes adjustments you must also make adjustments. Woody has shown us that either cannot make adjustments, or cannot make the correct adjustments at the right time. So….when you know that your head coach is not capable, how are you supposed to feel about tough games? All you can do is hope that the right players have the right chemistry and do all the right things at all the right times…without guidance. Yeah….somebody want to sell me ocean front property in Arizona? (as the country song goes…)

I’m not giving up on this team. But recognize things for what they are: We are neither “in” the playoffs, nor “out” as it stands right now. There are games left to be played, and the 8th seed is still undecided.

However, I would be very interested in how people perceive things if we don’t make it. There is something to be said for looking ahead…and by the way…firing Woody at this point is pointless. May as well fire him after the season is over. Nobody else has been head coach of the team this season, so they likely wouldn’t make enough of a difference for the last few games. Why? Because the bench has already been decimated through lack of playing time, for one thing. Even letting Larry Drew take the reins isn’t a guarantee of enough changes to help us make the playoffs. Nor would it guarantee a single win in the playoffs if we make them.

Mark my words. This offseason is an ample opportunity for the ASG to come forth with a “new” campaign. They’ve already spread their propaganda though various channels (AHEM…Terrence Moore). They’ve already set the table. They want to make money. They’re going to have to at least make it LOOK like they’re offering a new and different product. We shall see if this is so, or just more Fool’s Gold (copyright-HB Ando)

By SalimFan

April 9, 2008 3:46 PM | Link to this

CP6 I’m njot going to get into a player debate with you especially since this one about Josh Smith just doesn’t seem to go away. You can say what you want but he was the only player who showed up last night.

Kisha have you ever played basketball before? Execution means nothing without effort and intensity. It’s the difference between a completed play or a turnover.

By cp

April 9, 2008 3:51 PM | Link to this

I was not shocked this team got beat last night. Mike Knapp is so beyond terrible that I cant even think of a new word to describe this guy. I was thinking the other day about how that Kings fan was right. Ive noticed that Bibby will have a great shooting game then come out and cant hit anything. I just dont see how you get down 29 points and dont put some shooters in and try to get the team some type of spark or energy. The only thing Mike Knapp is good at is folding his arms and frowning. This team can make the playoffs but they better hope that Indina loses at least two of their games but hell the Pacers have a easy schedule. Steve Smith or somebody needs to pull these guys to the side and reinforce to them how important these games are because I doubt they listen to anything Mike Knapp says

By AL

April 9, 2008 3:59 PM | Link to this

CP6 youre the idiot just another josh smith you dont even know what the hell you are talkin about

By honest_abe

April 9, 2008 4:10 PM | Link to this

has woody ever taken one for his guys and gotten tossed? last night would have been a perfect opportunity for him to do just that. the hawks were getting tossed around like rag dolls. i understand home court advantage but the refs last night took it to a whole different level. he should’ve stepped in front of josh before he got that technical and chewed out those officials. its not like the hawks lose anything with woody back in the locker room.

By kisha

April 9, 2008 4:25 PM | Link to this

@SalimFan-I won back to back state championships as the starting point guard of my high school basketball team, was player of the year in my state, and led my college team to two NCAA tournament appearances my junior and senior year. I got credentials. What have you done but ride Josh’s ($$$$) and his intensity has him avergaing the highest turnover rate on the team for somebody with shaky ball handling skills at best.

By SalimFan

April 9, 2008 4:28 PM | Link to this

Honest_Abe

I completly agree. Woody won’t even take one for his players. Pathetic

By Tiger Woo

April 9, 2008 4:41 PM | Link to this

We should have kept T-Lue and traded Acie Law. T-Lue was one of the most clutch shooters coming off the bench. Sure, you say, it’s too early to give up on Acie, but besides J-Chill, where is the spark coming off the bench?

By SalimFan

April 9, 2008 4:47 PM | Link to this

FINE KISHA SINCE YO’RE SO SMART TAKE SMOOVE OUT OF THE REST OF OUR GAMES AND SEE IF WE WIN ONE SISTER!

Kisha also what state did you win back to back titles in?….and you better not say something like Idaho. The proof is in the hardware, I can look up your credentials. I seriously doubt that you’re telling the truth though. Any sensible observer can see what josh means to this team and the fact that his strengths outwiegh his weaknesses.

Sure, you’re right about everone elso om the team being hit or miss besides joe on OFFENSE, but DEFENSE is where the hawks have lost the madjority of their games this season. If everyone on the team brought their a game just like smoove every night the hawks wouldn’t have an issue taking care of the pacers.

With all of josh’s “turnovers” we still manage to average a solid 100ppg so I really don’t see tham as being that much of a problem.

By Willy Randolph

April 9, 2008 4:49 PM | Link to this

Don’t worry guys. We’ll all be sippin’ champagne soon enough.

By Najeh Davenpoop

April 9, 2008 5:04 PM | Link to this

There’s no Falcons blog to post this on, so I’ll post it here anyway: Dolphins have started negotiating a contract with offensive tackle Jake Long. Bad news for the Falcons.

By terrell barron

April 9, 2008 5:15 PM | Link to this

O.K. lets calm down people! This team just took 2 out of 4 from teams fighting for playoff positions. Indy, Philly, and Toronto. I think we’re expecting a little too much from this team, AGAIN! Lets see how we bounce back in NY on Friday, before we throw in the towel.

By smartguy

April 9, 2008 5:28 PM | Link to this

Najeh, since the Hawks don’t have any picks this year, who do you think the Falcs should draft? I heard today that the whole group went up to Boston to see Mr. Ryan.

By terrell barron

April 9, 2008 5:40 PM | Link to this

Glen Dorsey!

By Najeh Davenpoop

April 9, 2008 5:43 PM | Link to this

I have been a Falcons fan my whole life, but if they don’t draft a lineman, either offensive or defensive, I will seriously consider switching to a different team. I’m not joking. We have drafted I think 2 first-round offensive linemen in the last 18 years (Lincoln Kennedy and Bob Whitfield if I’m not mistaken), and every year we wonder why our running game is inconsistent, our QBs get sacked all the time, Keith Brooking wears down as the season goes along, our run defense gets worse with every game… all problems directly attributable to bad line play on both sides of the ball. Meanwhile teams like the Patriots spend all kinds of first day picks on linemen and end up in the playoffs every year. If Jake Long ain’t available Dimitroff either needs to take Glenn Dorsey, or he should trade down to take Sedrick Ellis or Ryan Clady.

By cob

April 9, 2008 6:04 PM | Link to this

Woody is a terrible coach but I can’t put all of last night’s game on him. We knew the scouting report on Bibby when he came: offense comes from his J, defense doesn’t come at all - no J, no game. Marv and Chil are both mediocre defenders, although Marv should be good. Al was having trouble working against Indy. Zaza sucks. We have a flawed roster and a weak bench. Woody should be playing the bench differently and playing the starters more effectively but there is only so much he can do. I’d like to switch out our wing men for a couple perimeter defenders who can catch and shoot, snag a big defensive combo guard to back up Joe and Bibby, and grab a big lug for when Josh or Al come out.

By cob

April 9, 2008 6:16 PM | Link to this

Woody is a terrible coach but I can’t put all of last night’s game on him. We knew the scouting report on Bibby when he came: offense comes from his J, defense doesn’t come at all - no J, no game. Marv and Chil are both mediocre defenders, although Marv should be good. Al was having trouble working against Indy. Zaza sucks. We have a flawed roster and a weak bench. Woody should be playing the bench differently and playing the starters more effectively but there is only so much he can do. I’d like to switch out our wing men for a couple perimeter defenders who can catch and shoot, snag a big defensive combo guard to back up Joe and Bibby, and grab a big lug for when Josh or Al come out.

By drmaryb

April 9, 2008 6:36 PM | Link to this

Well, Fellas, if I may jump in here -

The WAY them’ pacers man-handled those hawks?

That was just - WRONGE!

By drmaryb

April 9, 2008 6:50 PM | Link to this

Hey sekou

I like mine poached and gently placed upon dry toasted wheat english muffin, topped with steamed garlic - butter spincah and drizzled with freshly made hollandaise sauce.

MMMMMH! MMMMMH! GOOD!

By drmaryb

April 9, 2008 6:54 PM | Link to this

Oh Yeah …..and garnished with fresh fruit: Honey-Dew Melon, Strawberries and Kiwi. Also, a nice side of kale to give it that finishing touch.

MMMMH! MMMMH! GOOD!

By Big Red

April 9, 2008 6:55 PM | Link to this

I’ve been saying it for forever now. Mike Bibby has been so inconsistant. I was wandering what was taking mike woodson so long to put salim on the floor. He’s a really good shooter. He passes the ball pretty good and he’s not like acie law. He’ll shoot it if he has the shot. It’s starting to get very frustrating watching mike play like this. Go Salim!!!!!

By Najeh Davenpoop

April 9, 2008 7:02 PM | Link to this

I’m a simple guy… I prefer mine sunny-side up from Waffle House.

By Big Red

April 9, 2008 7:04 PM | Link to this

Salim Fan. How can you say anything negative about jj. Where would they be without him. He doesnt even get to come out of the game. Mike always gets a break from either acie of salim and chills. Joe Johnson is the man and if it wasn’t for him we would have started talking about next season a long time ago and if his shot is flat it’s probably because he’s fighting double teams all of the time and he has to defend the best player. Mike is wide open 95% of the time. No excuses for Mike.

By drmaryb

April 9, 2008 7:09 PM | Link to this

Hey Najeh and terrell

I just heard on NFL-Network, that the Falcons are getting a lot of pressure to take Matt Ryan? With that 3rd Pick.

I don’t know, fellas, If they do that I will be sick to my stomach. Don’t Do It - Tommy! Don’t Do It! It’s a trap!

Take OL/LONG JAKE if not available? Take DL/DORSEY GLENN if not available?
We might have to take a hard look at the RB-from Arkansas? AAAH! What’s his name? If not those three? Me might have to take a look at MATT RYAN - But I don’t like that option….Geez! I would hate to be a GM! Darned if you do & Darned if you don’t!

Too bad you can measure HEART! But it really is a crap shoot - because Money DOES change people & and you never know until the MONEY is SPENT!

I really don’t know what the BIRDS should do though?

By Najeh Davenpoop

April 9, 2008 7:20 PM | Link to this

If anyone’s pressuring the Falcons to take Matt Ryan, it’s PETA. I don’t see anyone within the organization trying to get the Falcons to take a QB when they have so many holes at so many positions, particularly on each line. At least I hope not.

By terrell barron

April 9, 2008 7:57 PM | Link to this

If Dorsey and Long are gone, give me Sedrick Ellis. Imagine Ryan behind that O-Line. GEESH! Gotta beef up the O and D lines first.

By BIg Red

April 9, 2008 8:09 PM | Link to this

Who cares about the falcons. Go Hawks!!!!!!!!!!!!

By drmaryb

April 9, 2008 8:18 PM | Link to this

See Najeh

If the Big-Tuna is already negotiating with Jake Long for that first pick?

When the whole world knows they need a QB? What does that say?

Yep - Your’e right, you must build a team from the lines FIRST

So, why take a hit or miss QB? That is the hardest position to transition into from College to Pro. That’s why you need three (or is it four?) years of college to enter the draft!

We took a famous QB at #1 and look where we are today! It’s hard to be a QB so much pressure, Being taken 1st is pressure enough & then to perform too? I can’t gamble on a QB if I’m in the Falcons front office.

I trust Dimitroff will do the right thing! But Jake Long is a Can’t miss! I don’t trust that RB either, McFadden is I believe his name?

Get a Line player, I hope the #2 team takes Matt Ryan to take him off our table!

Oh Yeah! Hawks - Give us something to talk about on here!

By SalimFan

April 9, 2008 8:39 PM | Link to this

Bug Red,

You’re right. I was so caught up in the loss that I forgot how hard JJ has to play every game and the fact that he plays almost the entire game EVERY game.

Now that I think about it, Joe usually coasts through the first half so he can close the game out strong. When you put it like that then everyone else shouild have stepped up sooner.

By drmaryb

April 9, 2008 8:45 PM | Link to this

Hey NajehD

simple is good! ;o

By drmaryb

April 9, 2008 9:05 PM | Link to this

Hey Big-Red

look up the spelling of: INCONSISTENT. Then - Tell us what to do. Smile/LOL!

If the Hawks gave us something to talk about? Then they wouldn’t be disrespected on this BLOG!

I don’t know about you? - But, I don’t take LOSING very well. I don’t like LOSING! Why? Well, that’s because:

I AM A WINNER! make no mistake - about it!

By terrell barron

April 9, 2008 9:07 PM | Link to this

The Knicks are suddenly playing some pretty good basketball. uh oh!

By drmaryb

April 9, 2008 9:08 PM | Link to this

Hey sekou

I like mine the same way to HAWKS do:

on my face! ;o

By Big Red

April 9, 2008 9:24 PM | Link to this

Drmaryb or what ever the hell your name is. Your right but this is not a spelling test. I as on the x-box and typing at the same time. If your gonna call me out then do it about sports not cause of stupid s#$t like this. Like I said. F&%k the falcons

By infamouskrs

April 9, 2008 9:28 PM | Link to this

it was so bad, seeing first-hand how lost the entire team looked last night! execution was 1 on 1 ball all night. plays seemed very “sloppy” and “street-ballish”.

and ZAZA “mr. who me”…you should have heard the guys a row down clowing your GOOFY as(s)! to see a guy miss a wide open pass from a running slasher under the basket was a reminder of why the beers are 6.00 a piece at the arena…WE NEED IT!

and another thing…do you think it’s a problem when a huddle has 2-3 player’s heads checking out the PACEMATES during a timeout instead of Woody’s coloring book?

By JL

April 9, 2008 9:35 PM | Link to this

Seakou - so where does this leave us now? Four left, split between road and home and not an as easy schedule like Indiana has.

Is it true that the “owners” are looking to change management?

Who on earth would come here to work for them?

And what about Belkin? What’s he been up to lately?

I’m holding playoff tickets in my hands but for some reason they don’t look real.

By infamouskrs

April 9, 2008 9:39 PM | Link to this

on a side note….it was kinda funny how i thought i could hear myself “echo” when i was shouting during the pacer free-throws (alot OF FREE THROWS) ! Sekou…you had to hear some of the funny sh** i was screaming….anyway, it was still worth the cash…always good to represent MY HAWKS TEAM !

By Steve T

April 9, 2008 9:40 PM | Link to this

I was looking at the owners and they did not look too happy in the first half. I think Woody might be gone after this season. He has failed to develop the bench. The hawks should have a good bench with AC at PG JR at SG JC at SF SJ at PF ZP at center The gaurds can stretch the defense because they can shot long range. Solo bring some shot blocking to the team while JC can work the baseline. This game just show that Woody needed to get a 3pt shooter to help stretch the defense. We have two shooters on the bench and he has not used them.

By infamouskrs

April 9, 2008 9:43 PM | Link to this

my “echo” in arena = amazing crowd turnout

By drmaryb

April 9, 2008 10:07 PM | Link to this

Yeah Little-Red

drmaryb is my name! did your mama really name you that! Whew! poor kid, no wonder you have low self-esteem, if someone actually - named me big-red?

I would be p i s s e d too! So, don’t come on here talking about somebody’s name! I am as REAL & RAW as you will ever get!

I am not hard to find, you can look me up!

By Big Red

April 9, 2008 10:09 PM | Link to this

I agree with you Steve T. He does a terrible job with his subs.

By Raw Person

April 9, 2008 10:19 PM | Link to this

Uh Oh! I didn’t mean to upset you raw person. Let’s be friends. You play madden?

By jami$$ion

April 9, 2008 10:26 PM | Link to this

Can we move on past all the hate!We hate our coach!U hate our GM!And half of yall hate our best player.G THANG yes we’ve lost half our games by doubledigits,& the other half were games we blew our DAMSELF!CP6 JS shoot 50 got 13s & got 25 i’ll take that allday.Find some1 else to pickon.Quit hating it’ll kill u!Salim joe is a good player.Leader superstar?No.He doesn’t have it but,smoove has that fire in him.Eric who are we to limit a players game? We would be no better than woody in not developing our talent!

By drmaryb

April 9, 2008 10:31 PM | Link to this

X-Box or not, your dumb A S S just can’t spell!

No - I don’t play! I don’t play madden! I don’t even play the RADIO!

HA HA HA! LOL! I am just having fun with this chump! ;o

By drmaryb

April 9, 2008 10:43 PM | Link to this

Is that it? Geez! I am so bored, nothing to talk about re: the hawks.

No real fighter on here - to take the sting of losing - out on? Well, I guess I will call it a night - Good Night Everybody!

By Big Red

April 9, 2008 10:46 PM | Link to this

Alright drmary. Is that better? You won the battle. Let’s squash the battle and talk sports. I ain’t tryin to get my throat cut over a blog. Im bout peace. Love You

By richbrave

April 9, 2008 10:49 PM | Link to this

WIZARDS BEAT BOSTON. D.C. brings their “A” game. Boston B+. The entire team except Petcherov score in double figures(just kidding). But it was quite spread out. Bench points mucho.

By richbrave

April 9, 2008 10:53 PM | Link to this

109-95 over Boston. The Wiz have their backs up. I don’t think they will lose to Indy. We got your backs Hawks fans. You are in.

By Steve T

April 9, 2008 11:29 PM | Link to this

The Hawks need a win and Indy a lost baby. The Hawks need to win at least two more because Indy will lose one more game.

This summer the hawks need to work on the bench. AC needs to work out in the weight room to get stronger. He and Salmin both need to work on the 3 pts shot. JR, Solo, and Zaza all need to hit the weight room hard. They all need to add 20 pounds of muscles. These guy are the most ready to help guys on the bench. They just need to get stronger.

Mario needs to work on a jumper over the summer.

By Ken Strickland

April 9, 2008 11:38 PM | Link to this

RAY-points well made and well taken.

The Falcons will draft either DT’s Dorsey or Ellis, not QB Ryan. Remember, Ryan played at Boston College, and our GM is from New England(Boston). So he’s seen Ryan as much as anyone in the NFL. He likely saw him throw most of those 19 INT’s and who knows how many near INT’s. BBrohm is the QB the Falcons covert most, and he’s the most accurate passer in the draft. And while completing more passes than Ryan, his INT’s over the last 2yrs are fewer than Ryan’s 2007 total. Brohm is a bigger more athletic version of Ken ” The Snake” Stabler. Drafting him would also make spending a high draft pick on a premier LT much less of a priority, since he’s left handed. It would bring TWeiner back into the picture, as least for the short term. Brohm will likely be availabe in the top of the 2nd rd, or the bottom of the 1st.

DT Dorsey(1st rd) and QB Brohm(2nd rd) would be a much better 1/2 draft combination than Ryan and whatever OT/DT available to us in the 2nd rd.

By ray

April 9, 2008 11:57 PM | Link to this

Infamouskrs, if you were a Hawks player, you’d be checking out the PaceMates too. Anything is more constructive than listening to Woody babble incoherently and draw stick figures on his little marker board in the huddle. In fact, if you haven’t noticed…this happens damn near every time. Every time there’s a timeout or something, no more than 1 or 2 players is actually LOOKING at Woody or whatever the hell he’s drawing….

drmaryb, well now that’s an interesting way to have an egg. However, I think it would give me uncontrollable gas.If you ever hear anything about a natural gas explosion down in the southeastern section of Georgia, you’ll know it was me trying one of your eggs….

OH wait…did I just make a bodily function joke? Crap…the blog police will be after me any minute now…

By Najeh Davenpoop

April 10, 2008 12:44 AM | Link to this

Seeing as how I am a bodily function joke, I don’t think the blog police care too much, Ray.

By BA

April 10, 2008 1:32 AM | Link to this

When Smoove got teed up in the Pacer game, Woodson blew a golden opportunty. If he had stormed onto the court, and pulled the old Bobby Cox, I think the Hawks not only win that game, but they go into the playoffs, for better or worse, behind Woody. They would have run that JJ iso play to perfection. ZaZa would have flopped even HARDER, even Salim’s suit would have looked better. But the man has lost his team. Josh Smith showed him up in front of God and everybody there (had to be something like FORTY people in that building). Then he returned to the bench triumphantly, receiving full support from Solomon Jones. Doesn’t sound like something that would happen on the Spurs bench, or Detroit’s.

Is it possible that Woodson’s been a patsy all along? Billy Knight, knowing he was going to strip this club down to nothing, hired Woodson knowing he would eventually pull the Pat Riley? The Don Waddell? I hope not, because just like Larry Drew, it’s too close to Woodson. Call me crazy, but remember at the all-star break, when Sekou wrote about the first practice with Bibby? Billy Knight on the floor? In a way it would serve him right, having to utilize this backward inside out group of power forwards!

By Mac-Town

April 10, 2008 4:05 AM | Link to this

Well, I’m just gonna worry about right now. Once we make the playoffs FINALLY I’ll be happy and we can worry about all the other stuff then.

Soooo, Do you guys think Boston and Orlando will be resting players since their spots are already locked up? If so, I’ll feel a lot better about our playoff chances and getting wins against 1 or both of them.

By Mac-Town

April 10, 2008 4:28 AM | Link to this

too bad we’re running into the knicks when they’re playing their best basketball of the season.

By doc

April 10, 2008 10:52 AM | Link to this

we have as many wimpy bloggers here as the hawks have as basketball players. all this wishing that someone isnt playing well or not playing their best players really says a lot for the expectations but better yet the lack of confidence. arent we backing into this enough by not having a winning record? isnt that enough of a gift to worry about who is resting whom and who is playing their best basketball or not? i say win it against the best and you have confidence going in; back in and you are out as easy as you got in. ever see the guy who play golf and cheats his way around the course for good scores then when folks are watching somehow has a bad day every time? that is what not winning it fair and against the best does for you weakens the will to win and makes one weaker.

By Raptors fan in TO

April 10, 2008 11:13 AM | Link to this

Wow, what a change in tone from the comments last week! Don’t worry, Hawks fans, I think you guys have that playoff spot all but secured. Indy doesn’t play defense and two games is too much to overcome this late

By #21=Top 50,1stBallot

April 10, 2008 11:36 AM | Link to this

With the regular season coming to a close, I thought it’d be interesting to check some national, preseason predictions. Suffice to say “Oh the disrespect” (save Ford and Hollinger). Actually I’d say the most appauling part of the piece is on Duck’s defensive (li)ability. Who are they watching?

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/dailydime?page=dime-AtlantaPreview0708

RISE UP

By terrell barron

April 10, 2008 12:18 PM | Link to this

Greg Anthony’s comment about this team was right on! If it were’nt for the SORRY East, we would be going home early, just like last year.

By SalimFan

April 10, 2008 12:27 PM | Link to this

Jami$$ion,

Your 10:26 post is so true.

Ray Hell yeah i’d talk to the pacemate too lol. When I get decent seats at hawks games I try and talk to the hawks dancers too.

BA, Woody defenely needs to grow a pair. Also do you really think salim will be back next year. No pun intended It’s a serious question.

By doc

April 10, 2008 12:51 PM | Link to this

after watching my suns blow one last sunday it was quite rejuvenating to see what they did to the spurs last night. not sure if the big fundamental wasnt a bit overwhelmed with the way he looked at the end. shaq was the man last night even if it was just for one night.

By mykhalc

April 10, 2008 1:08 PM | Link to this

i REALLY hope i’m wrong but for a team and a coach that has shown it DOES NOT know how to close out games, it is hard for me to truly believe they’ll know how to close out games to secure a playoff spot!!! but wouldn’t be GREAT if they found a way within themselves to do so!!!!! here’s hopin’ they choose the right pill!!!!

By SalimFan

April 10, 2008 1:31 PM | Link to this

Nets Lost last night so they’re out. Pacers will lose to The Wizards and we will win in NY so we’re in. I really hope we can get a 40-win season out of this.

By g-thang

April 10, 2008 2:07 PM | Link to this

salim the way that ny is ballin’ now? i don’t see us beatin’ them, the way we played the other night. ny is more motivated wit’ a new gm and more motivated to be a spoiler than the hawks are to win and make the playoffs.

the hawks and asg have to take care of their business. because the hawks did not take care of their business by draftin’ a pt. guard 2 yrs ago, we have suffered in futility. because the hawks did not handle their business against less inferior teams, we are fightin’ for our playoff lives, in futility. i hope that they pull it out.

GO HAWKS!!

By ray

April 10, 2008 2:13 PM | Link to this

Today In The News

OKay, okay. So I had to do it again…

I don’t know what’s worse: the fact that there’s a poll asking whether or not we think the current roster can develop into a national championship…or the fact that over 270 people said Yes.

Blog Crimes Unit officers have unearthed yet ANOTHER conspiracy. All the important questions franchise owners/leaders should be asking themselves have somehow developed into poll questions. It appears that this is how the ASG is making franchise decisions. Blog Crimes Unit technicians bugged a particular golf resort/country club and were able to record the following:

*”Hey Mike, I was just thinking…should we sign Josh Smith or just trade him?”

“Hell, I don’t know Bruce. Who knows how much money the kid really wants? How much is he worth to us? I know…Why don’t we make it a poll question on the AJC website under the Hawks section?”

“Yeah, that’s an idea I suppose… I’m concerned about Speedy too. I mean, all that money, and dude even says he’s going to try and play next year. But evertime he hits the floor, something happens. Do you think we should trade him or try and buy him out or something?”

“Uhhhh…I don’t know, Bruce. Why don’t we make it another poll question for the following week?”

“I hear ya, I hear ya. Man, I’m thinking we have to make some changes. We lose so much. Such tough questions. Should we keep Knight and Woodson? Can we really build a championship contender out of the current team roster? Should we go ahead and sacrifice one of our young forwards in an attempt to get a center? Do we keep Mike Bibby? How much money will he want? Can we afford him? Does he even want to stay? How do we keep JJ happy? What if he doesn’t want to stay ‘cause we lose so much, then what do we do…trade him? It’s all so confusing..”

“For cryin’ out loud, Bruce! Can you NOT see that I’m working on my putting game here? Stop bothering me with all these damn questions! I do NOT have the answers! The questions you SHOULD be asking yourself is how do we promote and get more ticket sales, and what will it take to finally get rid of Steve? Have Terrence, Mark, Jeff, or somebody put up a freakin’ poll for each of those silly questions you have. It’ll entertain those simple-minded fans and maybe even give one of those simpletons something to write about, although we usually have to tell them what to write. I mean, those three guys are supposed to be sports writers? Geez Bruce, do I have to think of everything around here?! Besides, taking polls is the easiest way to get answers without actually having to THINK about them, plus nobody really gets the blame for making the decision. It’s pure genius, I tell ya. You see…not only do you dodge the blame this way, you can tell those rat-b******* fans that they got what they asked for when they voted on the polls! Now leave me alone…I’m trying to get this putt down..”

Hmmmmm. Sound downright dastardly. We’ll report more as we come across it. That’s all for now…

By Najeh Davenpoop

April 10, 2008 3:32 PM | Link to this

G-thang, wasn’t it just a couple of days ago you said we are gonna win out, Washington’s gonna go 1-4, Toronto’s gonna go 1-4, and we’ll get the 6th seed, or something like that? One loss now completely changes your outlook? New York hasn’t been motivated since Patrick Ewing played for them. I don’t rule out the Hawks losing to anyone, but I would feel pretty comfortable betting on the Hawks to beat an Eddy Curry-less Knicks team. David Lee and Jamal Crawford are the only players on that team who even sometimes care about winning.

By SalimFan

April 10, 2008 3:58 PM | Link to this

ray I knew It! Damn ASG Playin Golf on tha job. Shouldn’t they be worried about all the free-Agents they have this upcoming summer.

I just knew Terrence Moore was one of them.

G-Thang, I also can’t see us losing to the knicks. Can you say NO DEFENSE. If that means Joe has to go for 50 than so be it, but after the fallout in Indy and a closer look at the standings I seriously doubt that there will be any more “slippage” as woodson so poeticallly puts it.

By SalimFan

April 10, 2008 4:00 PM | Link to this

ray I knew It! Damn ASG Playin Golf on tha job. Shouldn’t they be worried about all the free-Agents they have this upcoming summer.

I just knew Terrence Moore was one of them.

G-Thang, I also can’t see us losing to the knicks. Can you say NO DEFENSE. If that means Joe has to go for 50 than so be it, but after the fallout in Indy and a closer look at the standings I seriously doubt that there will be any more “slippage” as woodson so poeticallly puts it.

By cp

April 10, 2008 5:40 PM | Link to this

The Hawks should be interviewing candidates for the coaching job for next year regardless if they make the playoffs or not. Mike Knapp should not be back next year in any capacity. Not even as a water boy. I cant lie the Knicks are playing better ball and hell if I remember correctly they played us tough last game. We cant look past them or we will end up on the outside looking in. We need to handle our business.

By infamouskrs

April 10, 2008 7:33 PM | Link to this

doc…you’re right about Shaq…dude was unstoppable last night! Duncan was all over him….he just kept going to that hook shot of his. interesting drama leading to the playoffs. still funny how the guy has trouble puttin’ that “baseball” through the hoop on those free throws!

ray..you kill me! how in the hell those BCU agents were able to get all that “live” insight while these jerks were golfin’ and being hit by tomatoes from undercover fans in the bushes is beyond me…nice reporting!

you should have seen the reaction..late in the first (during a Pacer free throw) from the bench when i screamed (during complete silence) “RESIGN JSMITH”….they were laughing’…..do they know something we don’t?

was lookin’ for a Woodson reaction…but we know he was deep in concentration —>{….did i TiVO American Idol?) !

By Ken Strickland

April 10, 2008 8:05 PM | Link to this

The Hawks aren’t lacking the motivation or the will to win their remaining gms. The core of this team is simply lacking in mental and physical energy because Woodson has run them into the ground playing them overextended mins. Bibby seems to have hit a wall and his legs and overall judgement are gone. Woodson is playing Chills out of position, at PG, which limits his overall effectiveness. Marvin has upped his gm, but Woodson always goes to one on one or pick and roll with JJ in the 2nd half. That seems to take Marvin out of the OFF loop. Horford is starting to show the effects of playing too many mins, and his OFF and rebounding are suffering.

For personal reason’s, Woodson is refusing to even play Acie or Richardson, and is reluctant to play Salim consistent mins. the Indy was poorly officiated. Our players were so exhausted after their comeback, they started concentrating on, and arguing with the officials and just gave up from exhaustion. Woodson gave them no relief or direction. And don’t forget, FRUSTRATION can rob a player, and a team, of their emotional energy quicker than anything. Just look at how frustrating we become as fans, just watching Woodson’s gm to gm ineptitude. Imagine how the players feel, and must be affected, having to experience it first hand, live and in person. How often has JJ announced he needs some help. Don’t you think he feels that way when teams are doubling him, especially when Bibby’s off his gm, and Woodson teams him with Chills rather than scoring threats, with fresh legs, like Salim and/or Richardson or even Acie and/or West?

I believe they will eventually overcome their fatigue, lack of coaching and weak OFF system to get into the playoffs. I have nothing but pride and respect for these young and relatively inexperienced players.

By terrell barron

April 10, 2008 8:19 PM | Link to this

Check out that Golden State, Denver matchup on TNT. Tied for the 8th spot, with 3 to go. Now that intensity! Like Barkley said, this is going t be the BEST NBA Playoff ever, in the West.

By ray

April 10, 2008 9:21 PM | Link to this

Ken, you’ve hit it on the head: practice doesn’t make perfect. Instead, practice makes permanent. When faced with a situation, people do not often rise to the occasion. Rather, they are reduced to their level of training. There are exceptions, of course.

Bottom Line: Woodson has created this monster by draining the starters and subverting the bench. What foolishness. And nobody can tell me it’s because they’re all so young. Take one look at the Portland Trailblazers. The entire team is young, but the bench is highly effective.

Najeh, I wouldn’t look past New York. They have been playing a bit better lately, and they nearly beat us last time. David Lee outhustles us on the regular, Jamal Crawford and Nate Robinson get hot easily (and are difficult to deal with), and then there’s key guys off the bench. Renaldo Balkman and Wilson Chandler weren’t easy to deal with last time either. I’m not saying the game isn’t winnable, I’m just saying that they’re talented and play hard enough to not be ignored or run over. I’m sure our guys will be very motivated. Here’s to hoping they got enough rest and won’t get entirely mismanaged by you know who…

By drmaryb

April 10, 2008 9:35 PM | Link to this

Hey ray-star

MMMMH! I will personally make a pair of my famous special Eggs Copenhagen especially for you! I am actually pretty functional in the kitchen - So I have been told!

I have a special range hood in the kitchen that will regulate the gas levels in the area. So, you can have at it, and eat as many eggs as your little heart desire!

With the outrageous gas prices - $3.28/Gal/Reg at QT - Your emissions just might come in handy - You never know! LMAO!

But these Hawks man - We need these playoffs to validate our roller-coaster season! Once we get in, We’ll just take it from there.

But Them’ Pacers really came out and taught our team how they need to play if they wan to make some NOISE in these playoffs.

Two Shout-Outs for the daily news today, that’s like reading the Paper within the Paper! Man - You are puttin’ Mark & Terrence to SHAME!

Poll - Anyone? Tiger finished round -1 @ the Masters even par 72. My hometown is Aiken,SC-Augusta,GA - That’s how we do!

LOL! LMBoobiesO! ;o

By new jersey faithful

April 10, 2008 9:47 PM | Link to this

They just had 3 days off, isn’t that plenty of time to recoup??? They are pro athletes anyway, they should be conditioned to play all night long baby!! GO HAWKS!!!!!!!!!!!

By richbrave

April 10, 2008 10:11 PM | Link to this

drmaryb:

I’m not aware of any propulsion system of an automobile which runs on methane and I’m not so functional in the kitchen!! Cooking is a disease. Fortunately, I share life with someone who doesn’t think that way.

Like I said last night. The Wizards have got your back. They will not lose against Indiana. Take it to the bank, the Hawks are in like Flynn. They want LeBron and the Cavs BAD. They are NOT going to lose.

By infamouskrs

April 10, 2008 10:16 PM | Link to this

all the rest in tha world DOESN’T MEAN SHTI when you’ve got 1 of the WORST COACHES “trying” to prepare a team ! EVERY WIN FROM OUR BOYS IS HEART…no coaching involved, AT ALL!

By drmaryb

April 10, 2008 10:40 PM | Link to this

Hey RichBrave

How’s my main man doing? Are you having emissions issues too?

I can help with that, I have a really huge Church-Fan in my possession. It takes three beautiful women to fan one hot man!

So, you will definitely be cooled off! Now, should we call doc to write a prescription for that viagra? I’m Just Sayin’ - We need to be careful with that big ole’ heart of yours!

Are you wrapping up that THESIS? What is the topic? I miss you - RichieB I have been so busy, with my Pro Football Team, we travel to Orlando on 4/12/08 to play a team called Orlando Mayhem

Hey why don’t you Google the team website: www.atlantaxplosion.com
you will see my BIO without a picture. I am camera shy but people say I am good-looking! I am a little shy when it comes to taking Photos - I don’t like Photos of me! They don’t do me justice in my opinion - I am quite the perfectionist! Anyway, I need to take one to post on my websites! I guess!

Hey, it’s good to catch up with you .

By infamouskrs

April 10, 2008 10:42 PM | Link to this

should “THE FANS” get a “Executive of the Year” award consideration….

we all know that Billy has been making a majority of his picks ONLINE for who knows how long!

So…someone has been STUDYINg this blog and summitting their “calculated” opinions….based on COMMENTS….”if you’d like to make a call”…….PLEASE HANG(yourself) UP…..do not DIAL AGAIN!

being’ real though….RESIGN JSMITH NOW ! why not…..WHO ELSE SELLS SEATS?

By drmaryb

April 10, 2008 10:43 PM | Link to this

Hey RichBrave

I sure hope you are right about the Wizards taking care of business against them rough-neck pacers!

It’s apparent, the Hawks need help to get into the playoffs! Which is a shame, considering the obvious talent on this team!

By richbrave

April 10, 2008 10:58 PM | Link to this

drmaryb:

Rightous post as usual. Wiz will rule.

Girl, lets move to west Texas. The Church-Fan and the two of us - who-o-o-e-e-e forget it!! Those straights got nothin’ on us. Whew!! We should fit right in. Get that Viagra ready. I need to resurrect myself. I am a sinner and a heathen, and need the good graces of the church bretheren to heal my soul. Hallelujah!!

By richbrave

April 10, 2008 11:20 PM | Link to this

drmaryb:

Interesting, ve-e-e-r-r-r-y-y-y interresting. I did not know that there was full contact football for women. Is there a blog for the league or the team where we might talk football.?

By drmaryb

April 11, 2008 12:58 AM | Link to this

Wow RichBrave!

It never dawned on me - That our team should have a BLOG!! That is so righteous man! How do you create a blog? I have no idea!

I love you - RichieB! You and I connected my first day blogging! What is it - three months now & running?

Anyway, You are my man & I will always have your BACK! Do you live in the A? I would love to meet you & your people someday. Either in the A or the DC? Where ever you are.

By richbrave

April 11, 2008 6:54 AM | Link to this

drmaryb:

Ask the team president. I really have no idea what is entailed. Somebody within the organization should know. Since this is a league and the XPRESS is a member, the AJC might do the same as they do for the Braves, Falcons etc. I don’t know if Title 9 applies here or not.

By ronald

April 11, 2008 12:24 PM | Link to this

well with the hawks it stramble with a lot of oil that the way they play stramble it sad but if fustrated to see how they so out and profrom we are tire of hearing that them have only two player with playoff expericen that bull because if you want something you are going to go and get it the best way you can and nothing going to stop you for them it like everthing stoping them they do not have the mind set to wanted it bad it would not stock me if they don’t make it i look forward to seeing them at home, and which way the want to go the ownership

By MannyT

April 11, 2008 1:19 PM | Link to this

Just got my playoff tix strip, so the Hawks roller coaster is going in a good direction…at least until game time.

drmaryb you can create a blog in a few minutes. Just by blogging here, you probably have the skills to get the blog out. The technical piece isn’t that hard either (unless you need a large infrastructure and people to monitor what gets posted.)

As for words from the team (players, coaches, etc.) they can say it and someone else can type it.

richbrave I have faith that the Wiz (or the 76ers) can do their magic against the Pacers. The Hawks should be able to take care of the Knicks & Heat. If we cannot get those 2, we don’t deserve to go to the playoffs.

WAF

By Ken Strickland

April 11, 2008 1:44 PM | Link to this

Over the last 4-5yrs, this franchise has exhibited an awful lot of arrogance from top to bottom. The SAASG has demonstrated an almost total disdane for its fan base, and little concern for its team. They threw both under the bus when they blocked BK’s attempts to fire our disfunctional HC.

Our GM hasn’t endeared himself to that same fan base. With 4gms remaining in the season, our disfunctional HC is still trying to prove to himself, and everyone else, he’s the HC. In his attempts to do so, his efforts are eroding the confidence and abilities of our young players rather than developing, enhancing and/or utilizing them. A new HC might have recognize and corrected Woodson’s faulty approach and corrected them. That alone would have benefitted the players and the team.

Let’s hope our young Hawks can rise to the occasion and bury the Knicks tonight.

By richbrave

April 11, 2008 2:23 PM | Link to this

MANNY T:

Gotta’ agree, they don’t need three. Those two you mentioned and one loss by Indiana to either D.C or Philadelphia and they’re in.

By BA

April 11, 2008 2:30 PM | Link to this

Hey RichBrave, just read about your boy Arenas coming back. What are your thoughts? Does this guy have enought time to get ready for the postseason? Do you think the Wizards will resign him? And by the way, thanks for all the Richmond Braves updates on the OBrien blog. I’ll take all of that stuff I can get! Anybody seen Ando? Ray, I’m going to have to file a missing persons report with the blogs crime unit!

Hey Salim fan, I think Salim will be back with this club if Woodson is gone next year. But with Woodson here, I don't see the Hawks resigning him. Hell, why would your boy want to stay with Woodson?!

By BA

April 11, 2008 2:41 PM | Link to this

Salim fan, I think Salim is back with this club if Woodson is gone. But If Woody remains, why would Salim stay? It would be career suicide.

By doc

April 11, 2008 2:43 PM | Link to this

manny t where did you opt to sit for the strips?

By randy

April 11, 2008 3:21 PM | Link to this

This is what happens when Larry Bird gets full powers over a club, THEY WIN! Good News we are 2 games up, bad news, its only really one game up because if we tie, Indy goes to the playoffs. We need Bibby to come alive again if we are going to have any shot. Bibby - offense = defensive liability.

By drmaryb

April 11, 2008 3:48 PM | Link to this

Damn Ronald

What in the world was that? Your 12:24 post - Is that English?

I know we chop words on here, but Lord Have Mercy! Oh I get it - you were just playing & trying to make us laugh out loud.

By ray

April 11, 2008 3:55 PM | Link to this

BA, there’s no telling where that guy is…

As for those who say that Portland is going right back to lottery land…how about finish the sentence? They’re going back to lottery land with a .500 record. So yes, they’re still better than we are, despite the fact that we have two veteran guys of star level talent. And they get to go back to the lottery.

Be glad we’re not part of the western conference. You think we deserve to go to the playoffs and have done well? The 8th seed in the west has a 48-31 record, which means they are playing better than .600 ball. How’s THAT for perspective?

Gotta love how Woody says he won’t yank his starters tonight if they get into foul trouble. Really? You did last game. Then he says that everybody has to contribute, bench and all. Ha. You’ve relegated almost anybody not named Childress to cheerleader status. Give ‘em a skimpy outfit and a pair of pom-poms, that’s about all the contribution you’ve ALLOWED, you dope-faced moron! I suppose they should be glad you allow them to wear their jerseys, huh?

What worries me about the Knicks is not that they have a lot of talent. We can beat those guys. But a handful of them play with such fire. If we come out flat, they will flat beat us down. Can’t come out flat. We have to fight the whole game. Guys like Robinson and Crawford will attack you for the full 48 minutes, so no let-downs. And if you don’t put a body on guys like David Lee and Renaldo Balkman, they’ll get 30 or more rebounds between them.

Wish I could see this one. Perhaps I’ll record it.

By drmaryb

April 11, 2008 4:00 PM | Link to this

Hey MannyT

Thanks for the information. It’s a 47 team league world-wide (IWFL) I am positive there has to be a website with a BLOG on it, It just never dawned on me, because I am always on here. Can’t make a livin’ sittin’ on a Blog - That’s for sure.

KenS

Dysfunctional is the perfect word to describe this ASG! Nothing more needs to be said. I just pray that GOD loves Bball too and will make a way for the Hawks to be in these Playoffs! If not, this season will be all for not! And, all this passion on this here blog would be a waste.

I can’t believe the lack of energy on this blog on a Big Game Night like this? I think WOODY ran all of us into the ground too! I don’t know if it’s the POLLEN count or what, but I just feel plain ole’ tired today.

The only thing that would perk me up is a: WINNER!

By richbrave

April 11, 2008 4:07 PM | Link to this

ray:

Back from ny sojourn to west Texas. I get the feeling Woodson is a control freak. Saw a lot of that on my last trip out west too.

By MannyT

April 11, 2008 4:30 PM | Link to this

doc My playoff strip is in the cheap seats (303), but I did commit to 108 for next season. If by odd chance we get on a playoff run, i.e. get past the 1st round, I’ll gladly sell the 303s and move down.

drmaryb no offense, but it looks like they spend much more time playing football than marketing via the web. Me thinks a few college aged sports interns with basic web skills could do a lot. Mainly use them to keep info current and do things like type blogs for the league’s stars. Check out all the blogs that the WNBA has.

To paraphrase what I tell lots of folks for business, fans for the IWFL are nice, but what you really want are fans for the Atlanta Xplosion!

The Atlanta Dream actually drop specials via their sparsely populated blog. This could be a good idea to get some buzz going. Maybe even a IWFL spot in second life.

Hope your ladies knock some mouse heads around on Saturday.

…and there is a new blog where it is quite appropriate for doc to send out a DING!

WAF

By drmaryb

April 11, 2008 4:39 PM | Link to this

Hey People

I just saw Ando, on isle 8 at this new store that just opened: AAAH! what’s the name of that store? Oh yeah!

It’s called: WORDS R’ US

He, stated that he had run out of WORDS! HA HA! LMBoobiesO!

ray these Hawks man - between them and the Pollen? I have a huge headache, the only cure for that is:

WINNING! Just Win!

By drmaryb

April 11, 2008 4:45 PM | Link to this

Hey sekou
This Blog has run out of gas, We need a new Blog man! Give us something to talk about on here! Come on! Bring it!

By Big Red

April 11, 2008 6:08 PM | Link to this

Hey drmaryb. How was your day?