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Sorry...Again
August 22, 2008 by
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This week has been ridiculous 'round these parts, and when I finally have the time and content to blog my internet decides to die. Pretty interesting game this morning against Argentina for Team USA, and hopefully I'll be able to get up some thoughts on the action once linksys...
Game Recap: USA 116, Australia 85
August 20, 2008 by
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Team USA Links for the Night Owls
August 20, 2008 by
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Yes, it's late. But in case you're still up at this hour, make sure to check out the immense amount of awesome Team USA coverage floating around the net from blogs and MSM alike: Eric Musselman (who I wouldn't
NBA Card-Collecting Madness Engulfs U&M Ever So Briefly
August 20, 2008 by
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A little over a week ago I caught Empty the Bench's post on falling in love with NBA card collecting again, and decided to give it a try. Well, not actively; I was at Wal-Mart and happenned to see some cards
OK, OK
August 19, 2008 by
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I know it's been a ghost blog around here lately, but bear with me. I'm getting all moved in to a new apartment, but things should be back to normal within the next day or two. I'm not planning on doing game notes for Germany as it would frankly be a waste of your and my...
USA vs. Spain: Precap
August 15, 2008 by
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That's right. Because of my infinite foresight, I managed to schedule my move-in into my new apartment on the morning of USA-Spain. I get to see a grand total of zero minutes of tomorrow's game, and probably won't even be able to watch the re-cast...if there is one. Life...
The Secret to Team USA's Free Throw Woes
August 15, 2008 by
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Team USA has been pretty horrible from the free throw line in their Olympic contests thus far, but a lot of the problem requires explanation. Normally solid free throw shooters are joining casual bricklayers LeBron James and Dwight Howard as "I guess we'll take 1 for 2"...
Game Recap and Film Session: USA 92, Greece 69
August 14, 2008 by
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Game Notes: USA 97, Angola 76
August 12, 2008 by
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There won't be much in the way of a Film Session today, because I spent most of my gametime experience this morning on Ball Don't Lie's liveblog. But here are some abbreviated thoughts on a pretty uncompetitive game:
* The biggest visible difference in this game is...
Game Notes: Argentina 85, Australia 68
August 12, 2008 by
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# I love complaining about how Team USA never gets off to a good start, but Australia's taken that tendancy and turned it into an art in this one. They're no 1992 Angola, but Argentina takes an early 16-3 lead. They're going to Bogut early offensively and he's not converting...
Double Standard Much?: Spain's Controversial Team Photo
August 12, 2008 by
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If for some reason you haven't seen that picture, you should. It's a team photo of this year's Spanish National Team mocking the eyes of their Olympic hosts (...and it was a full-page ad). If you think it's funny, fine, cool, whatever. What's more important to me...
Film Session: USA 87, Australia 76
August 06, 2008 by
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Yes, Team USA is mortal. This team can and may lose.
Shocked? Don't be. This team has never been unbeatable. That said, it's going to be really fricking hard to beat them. And I say that after watching the half-court offense get completely dismantled in the last two games...
Ben Gordon, We Need to Talk
August 01, 2008 by
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We've been talking – y'know, me, your teammates, your coaching staff, everyone who watches the NBA – and I felt like I needed to be the one to tell you: you're not that good.
It's okay, take your time. Here's a tissue. There there, buddy...[continued]
Team USA Film Session: USA vs. Turkey
August 01, 2008 by
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Yesterday's friendly gave us a lot more to look at than Team USA's match-up with Canada; plenty to be wow-ed with, some things to be afraid of, and more to improve. But you probably already knew that. (Sorry this is so late, bytheby, got a little sidetracked last night).
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Team USA: a fine line between confidence and cockiness?
August 01, 2008 by
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There was one thing I missed in the film session that I remembered later, and it's pretty important to Team USA's play and identity development. Is this a team of smug, quiet confidence or of cocky, ruthless showboating? It's a question that needs to be asked after a play...
Team USA News: Post-USA vs. Canada
July 27, 2008 by
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You've heard what I had to say about last night's affair, so it's time to turn to the rest of the interwebs.
Sheridan hits you in the face with some interesting numbers. Some of them should at least worry you, mildly; good against Canada's one thing, but good against...
Carl English's LiveJournal
July 27, 2008 by
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See Team Canada's Carl English's post-game thoughts after being blown out by Team USA.
USA-Canada: Game Notes
July 26, 2008 by
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The game was a blowout, and both teams knew that coming in. But this Team USA squad needs all the time on the floor it can get, and there are a few delicious morsels from last night's affair that are in need of digestion.
* For starters, these team USA jerseys look rad. From...
Where Do We Go From Here?
July 24, 2008 by
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So, you've put together a losing season. Can't say it's a stretch, no one actually expected you to do well. Sure the promising young talent is there, but your aging sharpshooter isn't what he used to be and your would-be superstar thinks he's a lot better than he...
Team USA News
July 23, 2008 by
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The hype is in full effect for Team America. Redemption, revenge, whatever you want to call it, Team USA is in the mood to dominate. And they're not just going to spank you. LeBron's holding a ball gag and a paddle and Kobe may have just thrown away the piece of paper with...
Josh Childress is Gone; Signs 3-year deal with Olympiakos
July 23, 2008 by
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Looks like it's official; Josh Childress has signed a 3-year, $20 million deal with Olympiakos.
Josh Childress may leave Hawks for $20 mil and a lifetime supply of gyros
July 22, 2008 by
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They're not exactly blip players, so we have to take notice. But at the same time, they're not exactly superstars, so it doesn't make the headlines. Slowly but surely, Europe has been snatching away our low to midlevel free agents and at least a handful of talented prospects...
Team USA Olympic Outlook: Three Weeks Remaining
July 22, 2008 by
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The newest additions to the Olympic party are Croatia (after defeating Germany), Greece (after defeating Puerto Rico), and Germany (after defeating Puerto Rico in the bronze-medal game. And congrats to Dirk for his first ever Olympic experience). Greece, who is undoubtedly the best...
Bigger Than You or I, Kobe or LeBron
July 22, 2008 by
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It's no coincidence that most of the MSM has turned into a hype machine for Team USA and that's because these upcoming Olympic Games are the most important we've ever known, in terms of basketball.
The Americans had their creation and their domination, and their ultimate...
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