Friday, February 1, 2013
What's in a Name?
Drove by this last time I was in Danie's hometown...nice to know that people still give credit where credit is due. I had a hunch, but this erased any doubt. #fearthedeer
Key Questions: Joe And The Chipmunks
It's no secret that a lot was learned from last offseason, most notably the fear of getting embarrassed. Because of that, both sides have taken note and have chosen to keep their mouths shut. Don't think for a second that the rivalries are not burning deeper than ever. Last year, everyone went into PCTI3 as friends, not too worried about the outcome. This offseason, the only friends are the one's on your team.
Let's take a look at some key questions going into PCTI4 for Joe's squad. Really pathetic how he puts his name in the team name, but I guess we are used to that from The Actor.
5. Will The Stickman put the excel spreadsheets away and touch a basketball?
Fresh off a kickball injury that sidelined him for months, the Bruise is saying he is ready to get down to business. The question is what kind of business? After a recent wedding and an upcoming wedding of his best friend and part time perfect 10 model K. Mo, you can't help but to wonder if the will be staying focused, or if the same issue that has held him back from taking the step into PCTI's elite will hamper him again-another full offseason of not touching a basketball. We know no matter what he will hand out some punishment, but will it be PCTI1 and 2 (basketball punishment) or PCTI3 (physical punishment)? We will have our answer in a few months.
4. Is The Brat's jump shot joining him in Scottsdale?
As we have learned, playing one time with someone in a PCTI offseason will shape your entire opinion about them as a player, and fully expect that they will play the same way at PCTI that they did during whatever session you were with them. The Brat is fresh off two straight sessions shooting roughly 85%, through an array of 3's, mid range, hooks, and Spotcuts (no worries, no righty layups). Bratstick is going to get his buckets on o-boards and garbage buckets, so if he brings the 90% jump shooting with him, he might be earning his way back in the MVP mix. That being said, his right hand and temper could easily shatter those dreams.
3. Will Spotlight be relevant?
The answer is no. The difference between the Spotcut in PCTI3 and 4 is comparable to Russ Tyler's knucklepuck from playing on the streets to on the USA Jr.'s team. Unfortunately for Spot, he won't have a goalie mask to hide behind. With Coach Skillz at the helm, film sessions are aplenty, and shutting down PCTI's most deadly move is top priority. Who knows, maybe that rebounding ability he has been promoting since he set foot in Dallas last year will finally be on display.
2. What does an Actor/Gaybin backcourt look like?
This new found "Bromance" is almost as believable as Obama and Clinton being friends. In the media, they will do anything to make it look like they are on the same page. Simply drafting a guy in the 4th round after he shot 70% from the field doesn't warrant any love. It shows disrespect. Just a matter of time before the media breaks through this nonsense and these two go at each other again. Sorry losers, we aren't buying it.
1. What will a Wes/Ben Wilson frontcourt look like?
Meaty.
Let's take a look at some key questions going into PCTI4 for Joe's squad. Really pathetic how he puts his name in the team name, but I guess we are used to that from The Actor.
5. Will The Stickman put the excel spreadsheets away and touch a basketball?
Fresh off a kickball injury that sidelined him for months, the Bruise is saying he is ready to get down to business. The question is what kind of business? After a recent wedding and an upcoming wedding of his best friend and part time perfect 10 model K. Mo, you can't help but to wonder if the will be staying focused, or if the same issue that has held him back from taking the step into PCTI's elite will hamper him again-another full offseason of not touching a basketball. We know no matter what he will hand out some punishment, but will it be PCTI1 and 2 (basketball punishment) or PCTI3 (physical punishment)? We will have our answer in a few months.
4. Is The Brat's jump shot joining him in Scottsdale?
As we have learned, playing one time with someone in a PCTI offseason will shape your entire opinion about them as a player, and fully expect that they will play the same way at PCTI that they did during whatever session you were with them. The Brat is fresh off two straight sessions shooting roughly 85%, through an array of 3's, mid range, hooks, and Spotcuts (no worries, no righty layups). Bratstick is going to get his buckets on o-boards and garbage buckets, so if he brings the 90% jump shooting with him, he might be earning his way back in the MVP mix. That being said, his right hand and temper could easily shatter those dreams.
3. Will Spotlight be relevant?
The answer is no. The difference between the Spotcut in PCTI3 and 4 is comparable to Russ Tyler's knucklepuck from playing on the streets to on the USA Jr.'s team. Unfortunately for Spot, he won't have a goalie mask to hide behind. With Coach Skillz at the helm, film sessions are aplenty, and shutting down PCTI's most deadly move is top priority. Who knows, maybe that rebounding ability he has been promoting since he set foot in Dallas last year will finally be on display.
2. What does an Actor/Gaybin backcourt look like?
This new found "Bromance" is almost as believable as Obama and Clinton being friends. In the media, they will do anything to make it look like they are on the same page. Simply drafting a guy in the 4th round after he shot 70% from the field doesn't warrant any love. It shows disrespect. Just a matter of time before the media breaks through this nonsense and these two go at each other again. Sorry losers, we aren't buying it.
1. What will a Wes/Ben Wilson frontcourt look like?
Meaty.
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
PCTI IV Hit List
Each year, there is something that someone does on the court that makes one burn inside. Whether it be someone going off for points that you feel shouldn't have happened, one playing well and you want to see to it that it never happens again, someone with a big mouth in the offseason that you want to crush, or just someone you straight up don't like... We all have those people.
Just because someone plays on my team doesn't mean they will be left off the list. Below are my top five going into PCTI IV, #1 being the guy that might not make it past two minutes before he gets taken out:
5. Scott Donley-One of the many things in this world that drive me crazy are when people are always falling down. I'm not a ballerina by any means (I do have grace, however), but Donley came crashing to the ground more times than he scored. Whether it be diving at your feet, using your head as leverage to jump resulting in some lost footing, or just diving for a ball that isn't even loose, he was living on the floor. He reminded me of an Alex Gibbs OL cut blocking at any opportunity. If he brings that same mantra to IV, I promise to give him a reason to be on the ground.
4. Big Brent Carney-I haven't forgotten about BBC's red faced snap out on me in III because my squad hit our first couple shots. Forget the effort of working with Sabin to push game 1 back to accomodate him. The snap out actually started brewing when he walked into the gym and I immediately asked him to get his headshot from the photographer, who was actually there per his request. Once things started going his way he miraculously lost his attitude, and it's time he suffers some ramifications.
3. Michael Beasley-Betrayel is an awfully amusing thing. After being a relative unknown, Beas has developed some friendships in PCTI, which I'm extremely happy about. The funny part about it is that Beas has forgotten where he came from. His newfound swag at the draft now that he has some guys that he think "Has His Back," resulted in him saying and doing whatever the opposite I had planned, and thus thinking he was really funny. He also decided to take a rare day away from nature, crafting a detailed blog post about my shortcomings. That's all well and good, he's just going to pay for it.
2. Ben Wilson-I don't know what else to say except I hate this guy.
1. Spotlight-It's getting to the point now that no matter what the write up is, I feel like Spotlight should be #1. It was a tough decision deciding who I wanted to hit more between Ben and Spot, but Spot's accolades (Rich) garnered from his 6 and 2 have me on edge. No one appreciates low numbers and glue guys like me, but instead of being humble he goes on record preaching to anyone that will listen about how good of a rebounder he is. I can promise I will do everything in my power to make sure this Nashville loving scrub goes down.
Just because someone plays on my team doesn't mean they will be left off the list. Below are my top five going into PCTI IV, #1 being the guy that might not make it past two minutes before he gets taken out:
5. Scott Donley-One of the many things in this world that drive me crazy are when people are always falling down. I'm not a ballerina by any means (I do have grace, however), but Donley came crashing to the ground more times than he scored. Whether it be diving at your feet, using your head as leverage to jump resulting in some lost footing, or just diving for a ball that isn't even loose, he was living on the floor. He reminded me of an Alex Gibbs OL cut blocking at any opportunity. If he brings that same mantra to IV, I promise to give him a reason to be on the ground.
4. Big Brent Carney-I haven't forgotten about BBC's red faced snap out on me in III because my squad hit our first couple shots. Forget the effort of working with Sabin to push game 1 back to accomodate him. The snap out actually started brewing when he walked into the gym and I immediately asked him to get his headshot from the photographer, who was actually there per his request. Once things started going his way he miraculously lost his attitude, and it's time he suffers some ramifications.
3. Michael Beasley-Betrayel is an awfully amusing thing. After being a relative unknown, Beas has developed some friendships in PCTI, which I'm extremely happy about. The funny part about it is that Beas has forgotten where he came from. His newfound swag at the draft now that he has some guys that he think "Has His Back," resulted in him saying and doing whatever the opposite I had planned, and thus thinking he was really funny. He also decided to take a rare day away from nature, crafting a detailed blog post about my shortcomings. That's all well and good, he's just going to pay for it.
2. Ben Wilson-I don't know what else to say except I hate this guy.
1. Spotlight-It's getting to the point now that no matter what the write up is, I feel like Spotlight should be #1. It was a tough decision deciding who I wanted to hit more between Ben and Spot, but Spot's accolades (Rich) garnered from his 6 and 2 have me on edge. No one appreciates low numbers and glue guys like me, but instead of being humble he goes on record preaching to anyone that will listen about how good of a rebounder he is. I can promise I will do everything in my power to make sure this Nashville loving scrub goes down.
Monday, January 14, 2013
Dates Set for PCTIIV
UPDATED:
Everyone of you suck, cept' Deuce.
$talin
- April 18-21. (TR-Sunday)
- Depart on earliest flight out of your airport on Thursday, April 18th. The later you leave, the better chance you will miss game 1. Every airport will have a flight out to Phoenix at the latest 7:00 am. You can sleep on the flight.
- Fly into Phoenix airport stick.
- First game will begin on Thursday, April 18th at roughly 6:00 pm.
- Games are tentatively scheduled:
- Thursday, April 18th @ 6 & 7 pm-Games 1 & 2.
- Friday, April 19th @ 6 & 7 pm-Games 3 & 4.
- Saturday, April 20th @ 10 & 11 am-Games 5 & 6.
- Saturday, April 20th @ 4:00 pm-Game 7.
- Depart Sunday, April 21st. Try to get a flight out around noon-1:00 pm.
Everyone of you suck, cept' Deuce.
$talin
Friday, January 11, 2013
Wednesday, January 2, 2013
New Year, New Injuries
Many of you are aware, but I am back on the shelf again. I have injured my Quad/Hip Flexor (did not take a note during BC's Hip Flexor Injury Prevention Seminar). Additionally, I have an acute case of Halitosis, which I will not clear up until after PCTI.
I hope my team comes in better shape than me as I will need to be carried (probably physically) throughout the weekend!
Did we ever come up with a Team Name?
My team, please take care of your bodies (less trips to Shoney's, Wes). Other guys, go and suck butt.
--Dr. Joseph Thompson, MD
Jump-Shot/Job Creator
Time To Get Serious
I'm confident I speak on behalf of everyone when I say I feel physically miserable after the last month of my life. That being said, talking about how much you ate and drank over Christmas is cliche, boring and completely unproductive.
The good news about the new year: Football is more or less over, college basketball only has one relevant team (Vandy), and snow should be gone soon (no more season threatening injuries for Beas and Abe). Long story short, there isn't much left to look forward to.
PCTI training camp for the Dallas folk begins today. Let the jump roping begin.
107 days.
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