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March 2008
A suggestion for the Hawks
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Here is a suggestion for whoever winds up running the Atlanta Hawks: Fire Woodson, hire Memphis coach John Calipari.
Do you think his dribble drive offense, as written about on ajc.com, would work in the pro game?
I know that playing East Carolina and Marshall is a lot different than playing Boston and Detroit, but heck , we gotta do something.
Thoughts?
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What happened in the second half?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
As the Hawks battle for a playoff spot, one of the teams they needed to beat to keep out of the race was the New Jersey Nets.
They couldn’t do it.
The Nets now lead the Hawks by a half game for the eighth and final playoff spot in the East.
In case you missed it, the Hawks had 70 points at halftime. Things were looking good when the Hawks went into the locker room. The problems started when they came out.
The Nets were waiting for them. The Hawks looked flat in the third period. It ended up with the Nets outscoring the Hawks 65-47 in the second half to notch the victory.
I guess the old saying is true. You know…the one about “wanting it more.”
I guess the Nets wanted it more.
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What a difference Bibby makes
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
As the Hawks got their first win against division opponent Washington the other night, things looked real easy.
After all, Mike Bibby led the team with 23 points and Joe Johnson contributed with 18 points and 10 assists.
But, remember when when it wasn’t easy? Remember when the Wizards had won 12 of 15 games against the Hawks before Monday’s win? Remember when Antawn Jamison would beat the Hawks with his points, but mostly with his rebounding?
But now Mike Bibby is a Hawk and he is doing the things needed for this team to win. Things like creating opportunities for his teammates. While the team is not guaranteed a victory every time Bibby takes the floor, I like the Hawks’ chances.
Don’t you?
Does this team deserve to make the playoffs?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
In sports, there are teams that roll through their regular season and clinch a playoff spot early. Other teams get hot toward the end of the regular season and continue their hot run in the playoffs.
Alas, the Hawks are neither of these.
The way they’re playing lately, the Hawks are going to “back into” the playoffs. I.e. Philadelphia, New Jersey and/or Indiana would have to collapse in order for the Hawks to get in.
Is that what you really want, Hawk fans? Do you want our team to be struggling when they take on #1 seed Boston? In essence, do you want to see a team that is the opposite of being on a roll?
Don’t get me wrong. I want to see the Hawks in the playoffs. But I also want to see a playoff with teams that deserve to be there.
I hope the Hawks get hot real quick.
What is Woodson’s next move?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
You read it on ajc.com. You heard about it as other fans discussed it.
You know that Billy Knight wants Woodson out while “ownership” backs the coach up.
You watch the games. You know that Woodson plays Joe Johnson every single minute of every game. He does the same with Josh Smith.
So where does the Hawks coach go from here? Does he coach the same as he has since he’s been in Atlanta? Does he change his strategy? If so, does he do it ‘cause he’s trying to make the playoffs or because he has something to prove to his boss?
What about ZaZa? Salim? Solomon Jones? Mario West? Is there playing time gonna increase? Or is Woodson gonna stick with a six or seven player rotation?
Whatever happens, it’ll be interesting.
I’d hate to be in Woodson’s position.
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