| In The Meantime Authored by Zach Eisendrath - August 26, 2005 - 12:14 pm
| Current Featured Columns | | Final Thoughts On The 2008 NBA Draft This year's draft was decidedly more calm and casual than the Oden/Durant showdown, which made for a more candid and personal experience.
Grading The Deal: Baron Joins The Clips'It was savage' but as quickly as Baron became Mr. Warrior, he now is on his way to L.A. to become Mr. Clipper.
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Oh Danny Boy
Danny Granger, who has just three years of NBA experience under his belt, will undoubtedly be the man in Indiana beginning this summer.
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$10 Million For Five Players?
The Orlando Magic will be limited by the NBA's Luxury Tax in terms of filling the remaining spots on their roster. It is also possible it could cost them Keyon Dooling or Maurice Evans.
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Raptorland’s New Carnivore
The Raptors are bringing in a player who will have an immediate impact (unlike Hibbert or whomever the Raptors would’ve drafted at 17), plays a position of need (unlike Ford,) and carries a reputation of intimidation (unlike Nesterovic).
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Enjoy…or bore yourself with Shawn Kemp rumors!
The Brew Crew
I can’t remember the last time the Brewers were this much in the thick of things, this late into the season. Don’t get me wrong - I don’t think the Brewers have a very realistic chance of winning the NL wildcard – but they sure are keeping my attention.
The Brewers have been hovering around the .500 mark for weeks. Ricky Weeks? According to Hall of Fame journalist Peter Gammons, the Brewers have two of the top eleven prospects in the majors. Weeks has been stunning with his bat and his glove work is improving. (Did you see that miraculous no-look, behind the back throw to J.J. Hardy on Monday?) Hardy has been a dynamite fielder and seems to be gaining confidence at the plate. Then there is Corey Hart who has made a name for himself in his first month since being called up. Prince Fielder is so heralded that the he received a standing ovation at the game I was at on Wednesday against the Florida Marlins. Sure, Prince struck out swinging, but he brought an enthusiasm to the stadium that I have never been around. He has even prompted major rumors that the crew wants to move Lyle Overbay this summer.
The Brewers are currently in the middle of a 2 game home stand and I encourage you to check out a game. You can’t get a good seat pretty much anywhere inside Miller Park and you might be surprised how much fun you’ll have.
The Wild Card
The Brewers are a long shot to win it, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be exciting to follow. Waking up every morning to find the Yankees in a dogfight with the Indians and A’s is intriguing. The NL is a complete mess and five teams have a legitimate shot at getting it.
The Pack
Preseason is dreadful but the regular season is almost here!
While we are stuck in this tedious period, check out how Aaron Rodgers is developing and if Jim Bates is actually turning around our no-named defense.
Fantasy Football
It is addicting and can take over your life, but it sure is fun when you win! It makes Sunday’s and Monday’s fly by and you will be contemplating all week who to start and who to bench. You even might get a fantasy P.H.D by week 17 when your players have experienced every injury imaginable.
College Football
Find out if Barry Alvarez can shock the world in his final season with the Badgers. Check out Miami/Florida, Charlie Weiss at Notre Dame, Ty Willingham back in the Pac-10 and Steve Spurrier back in the SEC.
If all else fails, we can do what we have been doing: emailing Garry Howard of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel with our complaints and Larry Harris with our questions and compliments.
…Or listen to one of the most addicting but true basketball music videos of all time.
Until next time, GO BUCKS!
You can email Zach Eisendrath questions or comments at eisen063@umn.edu |
