Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Near Death Experience
Some guy tried to out-Donley Donley in a game Monday night. He blatantly tried to rip my finger off, much the way Donley has tried to blatantly kill me on several occasions. I MEAN LOOK AT ALL THAT DAMAGE...
It's okay though, I reacted like any regular guy would. I was so tough about it, gosh you guys would have been proud...
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
8 Truths Heading Into PCTI-III
For every lie, there always comes some truth. That's why it's time to formally announce what will actually happen in PCTI-III.
1. Scott Donley will impress with basketball ability rather than physicality. Very few have been as highly scrutinized as Donley coming into PCT-IIII. Some negative and some positive. What is never discussed is the fact that unlike most, Donley's game has showed continuous improvement since college and could really fill a role as a combo forward that will mix it up. For a guy playing against top notch talent in the ever competitive Appleton, WI, look for Donley to put together a 10 pt, 8 board weekend.
2. Bryan McKinney bursts on to the scene and leads PCTI-III in scoring. A natural scorer with a lightning quick shot, surprising confidence, and high motor, PCTI was made for this guy. After two years of apathetic play, he appears to be rejuvenated and ready to make a statement. Call it controversial, but anyone that knows the guy knows that if nothing else, he can score.
3. All shooting percentages will go up in PCTI-III. Unsure of what the biggest contributing factor was to the last two years, I expect massive improvements from the abysmal 38.1 FG% (Both teams shot the exact same percentage down to the decimal), 28% from 3, and 62% from the line. 7 guys in the 20-30% range is just concerning. Expect the increased focus on conditioning and playing to contribute to improved shooting.
4. The Spotlight will make the PCTI faithful forget about Dawson Huff.. Wait... Who?
5. A win by Breaking Bad will create a new storyline amongst PCTI. A win for BB would mark the first time that the overall W-L record becomes prevelant. A win would mean that Thompson and Stephens have seperated themselves from the pack as both 3-0 lifetime. A loss would mean Wilson and Sabin are 0-3. A superhuman performance by Wilson or Sabin will mean nothing if they have a blemish that size by their resume. Talk about a conversation that will gain more steam each year...
6. Brian Eskildsen will stay healthy for an entire series. I know this one's hard to believe as a lot of whispers are going around questioning his physical and mental toughness, but I have enough faith that the basketball gods will reward his financial commitment and allow him to play a full PCTI. Whether or not his toughness permits that is another story, but there will be no significant injuries sustained to PCTI's version of the Dr.'s Dream.
7. The individual game points and rebounds record will not be broken. Wilson's 27 in PCTI-II along with Eskildsen's 19 boards in PCTI-1 will be records very difficult to break, and this year will not be the one.
8. PCTI-III will be the best yet.
1. Scott Donley will impress with basketball ability rather than physicality. Very few have been as highly scrutinized as Donley coming into PCT-IIII. Some negative and some positive. What is never discussed is the fact that unlike most, Donley's game has showed continuous improvement since college and could really fill a role as a combo forward that will mix it up. For a guy playing against top notch talent in the ever competitive Appleton, WI, look for Donley to put together a 10 pt, 8 board weekend.
2. Bryan McKinney bursts on to the scene and leads PCTI-III in scoring. A natural scorer with a lightning quick shot, surprising confidence, and high motor, PCTI was made for this guy. After two years of apathetic play, he appears to be rejuvenated and ready to make a statement. Call it controversial, but anyone that knows the guy knows that if nothing else, he can score.
3. All shooting percentages will go up in PCTI-III. Unsure of what the biggest contributing factor was to the last two years, I expect massive improvements from the abysmal 38.1 FG% (Both teams shot the exact same percentage down to the decimal), 28% from 3, and 62% from the line. 7 guys in the 20-30% range is just concerning. Expect the increased focus on conditioning and playing to contribute to improved shooting.
4. The Spotlight will make the PCTI faithful forget about Dawson Huff.. Wait... Who?
5. A win by Breaking Bad will create a new storyline amongst PCTI. A win for BB would mark the first time that the overall W-L record becomes prevelant. A win would mean that Thompson and Stephens have seperated themselves from the pack as both 3-0 lifetime. A loss would mean Wilson and Sabin are 0-3. A superhuman performance by Wilson or Sabin will mean nothing if they have a blemish that size by their resume. Talk about a conversation that will gain more steam each year...
6. Brian Eskildsen will stay healthy for an entire series. I know this one's hard to believe as a lot of whispers are going around questioning his physical and mental toughness, but I have enough faith that the basketball gods will reward his financial commitment and allow him to play a full PCTI. Whether or not his toughness permits that is another story, but there will be no significant injuries sustained to PCTI's version of the Dr.'s Dream.
7. The individual game points and rebounds record will not be broken. Wilson's 27 in PCTI-II along with Eskildsen's 19 boards in PCTI-1 will be records very difficult to break, and this year will not be the one.
8. PCTI-III will be the best yet.
Happy Valentine's Day from my Grizz!
http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nba-ball-dont-lie/grizzlies-valentine-day-cards-key-love-235147684.html
(Editor's note: This link was discovered by me first and was in no way discovered or influenced by Anthony Hopkins)
(Editor's note: This link was discovered by me first and was in no way discovered or influenced by Anthony Hopkins)
Monday, February 13, 2012
My Bets
This is a follow up to my gambling post. I have decided to give everyone some of the bets I would make if gambling were legal (or if someone would actually take these odds). I was thinking about odds, game situations, and how I think some players will play.
Who will score the most TOTAL points in PCTI III?
Bet: Abe -140. Even at -140 it is a great value. He will get his shots.
Long shot: Bruise +250. Limited scoring on team, and they might try to pound the ball inside a lot.
Who will have the highest GAME HIGH in points in PCTI III?
Bet: Joe EV. When Joe gets hot from outside, he can score in bundles.
Long Shot: McKinney +500. Could benefit from inside out passing from Smo and familiarity w DK. Also he looks fabulous.
Who will have the most TOTAL rebounds in PCTI III?
Bet: Donley +250. Love this bet. Great value and depending on defensive assignments and minutes, this moose of a man can gobble up boards.
Long Shot: Beas +500. Could we see Beas hitting the boards hard on D?
Who will have the highest GAME HIGH in rebonds in PCTI III?
Bet: Sabin EV. When he gets close to double digits, he smells it and turns it up. Have potential for Ricky Davis throw it off the backboard for the stat.
Long Shot:The Spotlight +400. Good rebounder for his size and these odds are too good for one game.
Who will have the most TOTAL offensive rebounds in PCTI III?
Bet: AHOP +110. He knows this is his only way to be effective in the game. Also, lots of potential rebounds on his own missed layups.
Long Shot: Ben +300. Good instincts, big body. Does he have the energy?
Who will have the most TOTAL assists in PCTI III?
Bet: Brian EV. Good passer and ball handler. Likes to look for a pass before looking for his shot.
Long Shot: Smo +600. Good passer out of the post and doesn’t force up shots.
Who will have the highest GAME HIGH in assists in PCTI III?
Bet: Pitto -140. He logs good minutes and when he is creating for others, he makes good decesions.
Long Shot: Abe +900. 9 to 1 is way too high for someone that has the ball in his hands for a lot of possesions.
Who will have the most TOTAL turnovers in PCTI III?
Bet: AHOP +150. Headcase + Hungover Sunday= TO’s
Long Shot: DK +600. With someone not named Pitto “guarding” him, will he still have the high A/TO ratio?
Who will have the most TOTAL steals in PCTI III?
Bet: Pitto -120. Takes chances and is quick. If he doesn’t get a steal, his man will most likely score.
Long Shot: Wes +450. Good defender, quick hands, good instincts.
Who will have the most TOTAL blocks in PCTI III?
Bet: BC EV. Long and a good help defender. Smo might affect more shots but BC might get more swats.
Long Shot: Dr. Joe +225. 2 words: Explosive Athleticism.
Who will have the most TOTAL 3 point FG made in PCTI III?
Bet: Ben -110. This guy might have to turn into Kobe to score for his team. Lots of shots here
Long Shot: Donley +300. Will probably have a big man on him. If he gets hot, he could knock down a bunch of 3’s
I’ll refrain from the last 3 for now.
Saturday, February 11, 2012
Top 10 Myths Going Into PCTI 3
A lot has happened in the last seven months. Rivalries have started, escalated and ended. Some guys are gaining credibility for their workouts.. Some are getting crucified for lack there of. Between all the storylines that have formulated this offseason, I will now put to rest my top 10 biggest myths going into PCTI3.
In no particular order:
1. Joe Thompson has a knee injury. I'm really not sure if this is just a situation where the man they call Dr. is using real life storylines as opportunities to improve his acting, but I'm not buying this one. This is a classic example of a once credible athlete taking steps backwards physically, and not having enough guts to admit it's his own fault, and trying to blame a fluke injury. Disregard the 4-Square check ins, there is no substance to this.
2. Pat Higdon deserves the nickname "The Spotlight." I can't remember the parameters of how he "Earned" the nickname, but it couldn't have been from his hoops game. I'm one of the bigger Higdon fans when it comes to his game, but with this hype I would be expecting the next Tony Allen. There are going to be some disappointed teammates not because of his lack of game, but because he has a nickname that is ill-deserved.
3. Wes Murray will be out of shape. After eight months of effort, waging war on Murray's body has finally paid off to the PCTI bretheren. I'm going on record promising this will be the first PCTI that we see Wes Murray at full strength.
4. Brent Carney's length gives offensive players fits. After only four blocks in PCTI2 (Tied with Sabin) he no longer is a defensive threat patrolling the middle.
5. The feud between Bruiser Van Horne and Big Brent Carney is fake. It was an awkward unspoken rivalry for everyone after PCTI2, until I wisely got it out in the open. It's clear these two guys' don't like each other, so expect the rivalary to come to blows in PCTI3. Although a renowned fighter throughout every year in his life, Bruise could have some trouble with BC's length, jabs and affinity for using his sharp elbows.
6. Josh Pitto will keep quiet now that him and Sabin are on opposite teams. Although it sounds good on paper, nothing will burn Pitto up more than Sabin being successful, which is very possible. Will he set his sights on a new teammate? More than likely.
7. Smo protecting the rim is a joke. Watch the tape and give me an argument. HIS rim.
8. Ben Wilson will have to shoulder the offensive load for TLFK. With sharpshooters like McKinney and Sabin, an attack guy like Michael Beasley, a low post player with touch (Bruise), and a garbage man (Smo), TLFK has plenty of guys shouldering the scoring load. In the mean time, that leaves Murray and me to focus our superior talents on knocking down open jumpers and pushing people around.
9. Brian Eskildsen is a bad boy. I'm not really sure where this reputation came from, but it's time to put it to rest. A couple cheap shots does not warrant that reputation, especially when he only does it to the guys he knows he can get away with it from.
10. PCTI 3 will be the last of Joe Thompson's career. Not sure if this is another opportunity for him to work on his acting, but Thompson has been very vocal about him announcing his retirement after PCTI 3. If his team wins, there is no way he will walk away knowing his career record is tied with Josh Stephens, a lifelong rival. If he does, we look forward to welcoming Dylan Lynch, another lifelong rival, as the newest member of PCTI.
In no particular order:
1. Joe Thompson has a knee injury. I'm really not sure if this is just a situation where the man they call Dr. is using real life storylines as opportunities to improve his acting, but I'm not buying this one. This is a classic example of a once credible athlete taking steps backwards physically, and not having enough guts to admit it's his own fault, and trying to blame a fluke injury. Disregard the 4-Square check ins, there is no substance to this.
2. Pat Higdon deserves the nickname "The Spotlight." I can't remember the parameters of how he "Earned" the nickname, but it couldn't have been from his hoops game. I'm one of the bigger Higdon fans when it comes to his game, but with this hype I would be expecting the next Tony Allen. There are going to be some disappointed teammates not because of his lack of game, but because he has a nickname that is ill-deserved.
3. Wes Murray will be out of shape. After eight months of effort, waging war on Murray's body has finally paid off to the PCTI bretheren. I'm going on record promising this will be the first PCTI that we see Wes Murray at full strength.
4. Brent Carney's length gives offensive players fits. After only four blocks in PCTI2 (Tied with Sabin) he no longer is a defensive threat patrolling the middle.
5. The feud between Bruiser Van Horne and Big Brent Carney is fake. It was an awkward unspoken rivalry for everyone after PCTI2, until I wisely got it out in the open. It's clear these two guys' don't like each other, so expect the rivalary to come to blows in PCTI3. Although a renowned fighter throughout every year in his life, Bruise could have some trouble with BC's length, jabs and affinity for using his sharp elbows.
6. Josh Pitto will keep quiet now that him and Sabin are on opposite teams. Although it sounds good on paper, nothing will burn Pitto up more than Sabin being successful, which is very possible. Will he set his sights on a new teammate? More than likely.
7. Smo protecting the rim is a joke. Watch the tape and give me an argument. HIS rim.
8. Ben Wilson will have to shoulder the offensive load for TLFK. With sharpshooters like McKinney and Sabin, an attack guy like Michael Beasley, a low post player with touch (Bruise), and a garbage man (Smo), TLFK has plenty of guys shouldering the scoring load. In the mean time, that leaves Murray and me to focus our superior talents on knocking down open jumpers and pushing people around.
9. Brian Eskildsen is a bad boy. I'm not really sure where this reputation came from, but it's time to put it to rest. A couple cheap shots does not warrant that reputation, especially when he only does it to the guys he knows he can get away with it from.
10. PCTI 3 will be the last of Joe Thompson's career. Not sure if this is another opportunity for him to work on his acting, but Thompson has been very vocal about him announcing his retirement after PCTI 3. If his team wins, there is no way he will walk away knowing his career record is tied with Josh Stephens, a lifelong rival. If he does, we look forward to welcoming Dylan Lynch, another lifelong rival, as the newest member of PCTI.
Friday, February 10, 2012
An Addiction
I love to gamble, especially on sports. Pitto does more than I do, but I have wagered my fair share of my income (Pitto wagers more than his income). So I took a few hours out of my work day to come up with some odds for statistical categories in this upcoming PCTI. If you don't know how the numbers work, here is a quick breakdown.
All the negative numbers, indicate how much money you would have to wager in order to win $100. All positive numbers, mean you would have to risk $100 to win that amount. Example:
Which participant in PCTI III is most likely to get laid by a rando (regardless of age) at some point during the weekend (odds set low for example)?
Abe (-225)
Sabin (+250)
If you pick Abe, in order to win $100, you would risk $225.
If you pick Sabin, you risk $100 to win $250, or risk $40 to win $100. (Or he is 2.5 to 1)
Everyone adequately confused? Good, here are the odds for PCTI III. These numbers reflect projected production, competition, other players, which team they're on, projected minutes, and projected game outcomes. Wagers are cancelled if a player is inactive for the weekend. ENJOY!
Who will score the most TOTAL points in PCTI III?
| Abe | -140 |
| The Spotlight | +900 |
| AHOP | +2000 |
| Dr. Joe | +140 |
| BC | +170 |
| Donley | +800 |
| Pitto | +250 |
| B-EZ | +400 |
| DK | +2400 |
| Sabin | +110 |
| Benni | -110 |
| Smo | +1500 |
| Beas | +700 |
| Wes | +2500 |
| McKinney | +1200 |
| Bruise | +250 |
Who will have the highest GAME HIGH in points in PCTI III?
| Abe | -250 |
| The Spotlight | +450 |
| AHOP | +450 |
| Dr. Joe | EV |
| BC | +125 |
| Donley | +300 |
| Pitto | EV |
| B-EZ | +300 |
| DK | +1600 |
| Sabin | -110 |
| Benni | -200 |
| Smo | +1000 |
| Beas | +225 |
| Wes | +2500 |
| McKinney | +500 |
| Bruise | +200 |
Who will have the most TOTAL rebounds in PCTI III?
| Abe | -120 |
| The Spotlight | +750 |
| AHOP | +700 |
| Dr. Joe | +700 |
| BC | EV |
| Donley | +250 |
| Pitto | +1000 |
| B-EZ | +110 |
| DK | +400 |
| Sabin | +140 |
| Benni | +225 |
| Smo | +150 |
| Beas | +500 |
| Wes | +1200 |
| McKinney | +800 |
| Bruise | +200 |
Who will have the highest GAME HIGH in rebonds in PCTI III?
| Abe | -140 |
| The Spotlight | +400 |
| AHOP | +300 |
| Dr. Joe | +300 |
| BC | -120 |
| Donley | +150 |
| Pitto | +800 |
| B-EZ | -110 |
| DK | +200 |
| Sabin | EV |
| Benni | +120 |
| Smo | -105 |
| Beas | +200 |
| Wes | +700 |
| McKinney | +450 |
| Bruise | +110 |
Who will have the most TOTAL offensive rebounds in PCTI III?
| Abe | EV |
| The Spotlight | +700 |
| AHOP | +110 |
| Dr. Joe | +650 |
| BC | -125 |
| Donley | +250 |
| Pitto | +1500 |
| B-EZ | -115 |
| DK | +175 |
| Sabin | +110 |
| Benni | +300 |
| Smo | +225 |
| Beas | +600 |
| Wes | +1400 |
| McKinney | +900 |
| Bruise | +140 |
Who will have the most TOTAL assists in PCTI III?
| Abe | +800 |
| The Spotlight | +200 |
| AHOP | +300 |
| Dr. Joe | +140 |
| BC | +150 |
| Donley | +400 |
| Pitto | -125 |
| B-EZ | EV |
| DK | -115 |
| Sabin | +110 |
| Benni | +700 |
| Smo | +600 |
| Beas | +300 |
| Wes | +400 |
| McKinney | +600 |
| Bruise | +900 |
Who will have the highest GAME HIGH in assists in PCTI III?
| Abe | +900 |
| The Spotlight | +175 |
| AHOP | +300 |
| Dr. Joe | +110 |
| BC | +120 |
| Donley | +500 |
| Pitto | -140 |
| B-EZ | -110 |
| DK | -125 |
| Sabin | +110 |
| Benni | +500 |
| Smo | +800 |
| Beas | +400 |
| Wes | +300 |
| McKinney | +700 |
| Bruise | +1000 |
Who will have the most TOTAL turnovers in PCTI III?
| Abe | -125 |
| The Spotlight | +200 |
| AHOP | +150 |
| Dr. Joe | -110 |
| BC | +250 |
| Donley | +350 |
| Pitto | EV |
| B-EZ | +110 |
| DK | +600 |
| Sabin | +350 |
| Benni | -130 |
| Smo | +300 |
| Beas | +200 |
| Wes | +800 |
| McKinney | +250 |
| Bruise | +400 |
Who will have the most TOTAL steals in PCTI III?
| Abe | EV |
| The Spotlight | +225 |
| AHOP | -115 |
| Dr. Joe | +175 |
| BC | +350 |
| Donley | +250 |
| Pitto | -120 |
| B-EZ | -130 |
| DK | -115 |
| Sabin | +200 |
| Benni | +500 |
| Smo | +175 |
| Beas | +175 |
| Wes | +450 |
| McKinney | +200 |
| Bruise | +600 |
Who will have the most TOTAL blocks in PCTI III?
| Abe | +250 |
| The Spotlight | +400 |
| AHOP | +600 |
| Dr. Joe | +225 |
| BC | EV |
| Donley | +300 |
| Pitto | +450 |
| B-EZ | -150 |
| DK | +600 |
| Sabin | +130 |
| Benni | +500 |
| Smo | -250 |
| Beas | +200 |
| Wes | +600 |
| McKinney | +550 |
| Bruise | EV |
Who will have the most TOTAL 3 point FG made in PCTI III?
| Abe | -140 |
| The Spotlight | +250 |
| AHOP | +325 |
| Dr. Joe | EV |
| BC | +350 |
| Donley | +300 |
| Pitto | -125 |
| B-EZ | +350 |
| DK | +400 |
| Sabin | +250 |
| Benni | -110 |
| Smo | +800 |
| Beas | +150 |
| Wes | +250 |
| McKinney | +200 |
| Bruise | +700 |
Who will be on All-Tourney Team in PCTI III?
| Abe | -300 |
| The Spotlight | +110 |
| AHOP | +175 |
| Dr. Joe | -110 |
| BC | -175 |
| Donley | EV |
| Pitto | +120 |
| B-EZ | -200 |
| DK | +150 |
| Sabin | -120 |
| Benni | -225 |
| Smo | +110 |
| Beas | +120 |
| Wes | +250 |
| McKinney | +200 |
| Bruise | -110 |
Who will win Defensive MVP in PCTI III?
| Abe | +500 |
| The Spotlight | +225 |
| AHOP | -125 |
| Dr. Joe | +150 |
| BC | +350 |
| Donley | +400 |
| Pitto | +600 |
| B-EZ | -130 |
| DK | +115 |
| Sabin | -125 |
| Benni | +600 |
| Smo | -140 |
| Beas | +175 |
| Wes | +450 |
| McKinney | +350 |
| Bruise | +400 |
Who will win MVP in PCTI III?
| Abe | -125 |
| The Spotlight | +700 |
| AHOP | +900 |
| Dr. Joe | +200 |
| BC | -105 |
| Donley | +325 |
| Pitto | +400 |
| B-EZ | -115 |
| DK | +800 |
| Sabin | +150 |
| Benni | EV |
| Smo | +800 |
| Beas | +325 |
| Wes | +1500 |
| McKinney | +1000 |
| Bruise | +300 |
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