Fear The Links - 8/13

by Buckeye Brad on Aug 13, 2009 1:55 PM CDT in Fear The Links

Cleveland Plain Dealer

Brian Windhorst looks at the Leon Powe signing.

Akron Beacon-Journal

Patrick McManamon has a good article which includes quotes from Mike Brown discussing his strategy in the Orlando series which has been questions by many after the loss.

The News-Herald

Bob Finnan also looks at the Powe contract, and adds in his notes that the Cavs might be looking at Joe Smith or Rob Kurz for their final roster spot.

Columbus Dispatch

Michael Arace gives an educated look at LeBron's options next year, unlike most of what you hear in the national media.

Around The Internet

At TheClevelandFan, Sam Amico says LeBron's problem is that he's too honest with the media and he should just offer a "no comment" when discussing his contract. He also gives his power rankings heading in to the start of the season. And Erik Cassano writes about the media attention which will surround LeBron until he signs his next contract.
RockKing at WaitingForNextYear says that Leon Powe gives the Cavs needed depth in the post but also adds that they shouldn't overlook Joe Smith.
John Krolik at Cavs: The Blog writes his thoughts on the Powe signing.
Bradford Doolittle at Basketball Prospectus analyzes the 2009-10 NBA schedule.
Charley Rosen at FoxSports.com writes about the best defensive players in the league.
NBA.com has an excellent look at how the current Cavs team came together.
Austin Carr has a blog!
And last but certainly not least, the blog Cleveland Frowns gives their best shot at the lyrics to Delonte West's freestyle rap about KFC. Hot sauce in my baaaaaag!

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Nice links, but...

The new FTS logo looks really bad. Can’t we change it back? The only thing good about this one is the shade of CLE in the background.

by IBHMC on Aug 13, 2009 4:22 PM CDT reply actions

No way, this is much better.

by Buckeye Brad on Aug 13, 2009 6:27 PM CDT up reply actions

+1

I like the new one.

2009 Prediction: Att - Yds - TD
Jerome Harrison 95 - 532 - 8

by Simmsinns on Aug 13, 2009 8:25 PM CDT up reply actions

And its like a weird nerd Magic group. Right now I am getting torn to shred for saying how utterly stupid they are to consider Nick Anderson for jersey retirement. Now am I off base here? Also Their Admin E is quite the ego maniac. He has verbally attacked me numerous times for merely stating we would be made fun of if Choke Free Throws was put in the rafters.

So I have seen this blog is pretty laid back and not run by a cult, So question

Are the Magic to be ridiculed if they retire Nick Anderson’s Jersey?

"Sold your body!! Oh Bender, I been down that road. I know it's glamorous, and the parties are great. But you'll end up spending every dollar you make on jewelery and skin-tight pants." -- Hubert J. Farnsworth

by Will Said Skills Pay the Billz? on Aug 13, 2009 11:18 PM CDT reply actions

LMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Been there done that. These are some real cats here, It got heated and I have said some shitty things especially during ECF. But Instead of acting as if I am not worthy of responding too because i disagree these guys they dish it rig back. I am a magic fan till I die but brother as far as the the 2 blogs go

Fear the Sword=Dope sports bar where brew leads to a civil although heated debate

3rd quarter collapse=Dungeons and Dragons convention. With the janitors Tv, with the game on in his closet.

You should find an uneasy(you got a friend in me!) but comfortable blog here, because these guys get pretty Damn funny when dismantling LeBron hater trolls

Some people swear they down as can be
Turns out those same Homies Sit down to pee

by I blocked Patrick Chewing on Aug 13, 2009 11:48 PM CDT up reply actions

Thanks for the kind words. We enjoy talking basketball with anyone as long as they’re not idiots about it.

As far as Nick Anderson, I think it would be silly to retire his jersey. What did he do to deserve that? The guy never even made an All-Star team, let alone All-NBA or something like that. I know he played a long time in Orlando, and maybe the fans love him, but jersey retirement?

Of course, the Cavs retired the jersey of Nate Thurmond, who played there less than two years, so teams do strange things.

by Buckeye Brad on Aug 14, 2009 9:45 AM CDT up reply actions

It just sets us up for ridicule

Some people swear they down as can be
Turns out those same Homies Sit down to pee

by I blocked Patrick Chewing on Aug 14, 2009 4:23 PM CDT up reply actions

We enjoy talking basketball with anyone as long as they’re not idiots about it.

Sounds great, but how do you decide if someone is or isn’t an “idiot” about something? Is your judgment solid?

"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson

by Gils_Keloids on Aug 14, 2009 5:09 PM CDT up reply actions

It’s rather simple to tell if someone in using logical, rational arguments based on facts or if they’re just making up things to suite their own agenda. Of course, you also have the trolls who come here just to bash our players and pick fights. But it’s pretty easy for me and other members to tell who’s acting like an idiot and who really wants an intelligent discussion.

by Buckeye Brad on Aug 14, 2009 6:10 PM CDT up reply actions