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DTOUR: Week of August 17th

Word to the wise:  Don't move to Arizona.

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There's something you don't see everyday in the desert.  I hope 2NASHTY is still alive, despite his preference of NBA teams.

What's on everyone else's mind?

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Have to say what most of us think of Arizona. They got KKK running that state.

by spurlover on Aug 17, 2010 11:29 PM CDT reply actions  

Eh, I was referring more to the freak storm that passed through today. About 3 inches of rain(half what we get in a year), 60mph winds, and that nasty haboob pictured above actually picked up some debris that knocked out the satellite dish for my building.

But no, that’s not the only reason I want to leave here.

Tony apologist since 2010.

by Tim C. on Aug 17, 2010 11:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

Wow, that seems completely irrational and ill-informed all at the same time.

by Big50 on Aug 18, 2010 9:07 AM CDT up reply actions  

and highly presumptuous…

"We suck on 'D. Both individually and team-wise, we suck. We're pretty consistent that way. I don't know if I have an answer to that. If I did, we wouldn't suck quite so bad." - Popovich

by Aaron "Hirschof" Preine on Aug 18, 2010 9:17 AM CDT up reply actions  

I’m not angry with illegals, I’d be doing the same thing: getting here and making some money. I think there needs to be a better system if there is work to be done and workers who want to do it.

But I think calling Arizona reps the KKK is a bit strong.

by Cedarpark on Aug 18, 2010 11:40 AM CDT up reply actions  

This is true. Even I wouldn’t say that. But there is a very strong Neo-Nazi presence here, and that’s a bit unsettling.

Tony apologist since 2010.

by Tim C. on Aug 18, 2010 11:43 AM CDT up reply actions  

This is interesting and I hope we can discuss this some time…

The Spurs = Not your granddaddies 7th seed !

by alamobro on Aug 19, 2010 11:20 AM CDT up reply actions  

Let’s keep politics out of this…

::runs up to check title::
Oh, this is the detour thread. Never mind, carry on.

Lauri: thank goodness I have you magnificent bastards to waste [the offseason] with.

by swgeek on Aug 18, 2010 2:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

Good, point. That’s very much like lighting a cross on fire in somebody’s yard and lynching people. Did you know that Mexico’s law on illegal immigration is vastly more rigid than anything in AZ or any other state? To be fair though, they want to keep the klan members out of Mexico.

by Big50 on Aug 19, 2010 9:26 AM CDT up reply actions  

+10000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000

I mean the people hiring illegal immigrants is more at fault than the people coming here in my opinion. They wouldn’t come here if they couldn’t get work or better the life of there family

One thing i can do...................is FINGER ROLL.

by gunnin' gervin on Aug 18, 2010 8:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

but

yeah this isn’t the place for politics like SWGEEK stated.

One thing i can do...................is FINGER ROLL.

by gunnin' gervin on Aug 18, 2010 8:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

i hate to get into this kind of thing on a SPURS blog site, but maybe think about this in a different way. its certainly easy for those of us who live outside AZ to point the finger of racism or whatever and bark about how terrible the immigration law is and all that.

i saw all of this as more of a cry for help from a state with a big problem. not everyone handles their problems the right way, but often people who need help get it.

instead of casting aspersions on the state and threatening them with federal actions and the like, our leaders ought to get more engaged in this problem and try to figure out a better way to solve it because the current system doesnt seem to be working – in any state.

its even more comical to me that all these hollywood types have tried to pile on.

by bones on Aug 20, 2010 9:08 AM CDT up reply actions  

If this was a cry for help, why didn’t the state do this three years ago, when the estimated immigration rates were much lower, there were only 1/4 of the National Guard troops on the border and 1/3 the number of deportations as happened in the last year? Seems like there was much more of a need for help then. But no, they’re doing this because the federal government is “doing nothing”. Well, nothing except way more than they were doing when Republicans were in charge.

Tony apologist since 2010.

by Tim C. on Aug 20, 2010 9:18 AM CDT up reply actions  

The short Beltway answer your question: because it wasn’t as politically advantageous for those in power in AZ as it is now. They can get much more mileage out of the issue now with a Dem. Congress and President than they ever could have three years ago.

I think it is universally accepted that there is an illegal immigration problem in Arizona which has deep roots and myriad implications. No political party/ideology has a corner on the morality of their position or on potential solutions.

This is not a binary issue. It is as complex as an issue can be.

"It's not that the Irish are cynical. It's rather that they have a wonderful lack of respect for everything and everybody."
-- Brendan Behan --

by Zeno of Citium on Aug 20, 2010 10:04 AM CDT up reply actions  

Sorry, should have read:

when the estimated immigration rates were much higher

Tony apologist since 2010.

by Tim C. on Aug 20, 2010 10:24 AM CDT up reply actions  

Not to worry. If the cartel keeps this stuff up, there won’t be anyone left alive in Mexico to worry about….:-(

by titansfan4ever on Aug 20, 2010 12:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hey Tim. I used to live in Tucson myself seven years ago. I suppose you’re having a late monsoon season right now. I went back to Tucson in June and stayed for a few days before realizing the rain just was not going to fall. Appears to be doing so now! Where do you live in AZ?

by The Augustus on Aug 18, 2010 12:11 AM CDT reply actions  

Chandler. That’s the 101 freeway in the pic above.

Tony apologist since 2010.

by Tim C. on Aug 18, 2010 8:22 AM CDT up reply actions  

All I can think about is Cheesecake Factory in Chandler mall now. LOL.

by xman130 on Aug 18, 2010 9:35 AM CDT up reply actions  

I didnt know there was 101 in arizona

Keep the faith!!

by Heman on Aug 18, 2010 12:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

Sorry didn’t hear about that storm hope everyone is ok? Can u blame me though that’s all they talk about on news channels.

by spurlover on Aug 18, 2010 12:14 AM CDT reply actions  

The Black Swan trailer got posted. You absolutely must see this movie when it comes out. It’s by my favorite director, Darren Aronofsky.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5jaI1XOB-bs

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by Josh Guyer (completely deck) on Aug 18, 2010 1:03 AM CDT reply actions  

That trailer gave me chills.

Next season, our only FIGASENI is @ NJ on the RRT. It is also a THIGAFONI, but not part of a BABA. - BlaseE

by J.R. Wilco on Aug 18, 2010 1:29 AM CDT up reply actions  

 Natalie Portman is enough reason for me to watch this film.

If you liked it, then you shoulda put a fifth ring on it.

by day_late_friend on Aug 18, 2010 5:19 AM CDT up reply actions  

have you ever “Natalie Portman” by Ozma?

by BlaseE on Aug 18, 2010 8:15 AM CDT up reply actions  

I’m not busting, but is that quite what you meant to say? Just trying to understand the question.

Next season, our only FIGASENI is @ NJ on the RRT. It is also a THIGAFONI, but not part of a BABA. - BlaseE

by J.R. Wilco on Aug 18, 2010 4:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

heard.…have you ever heard “Natalie Portman” by Ozma?

by BlaseE on Aug 19, 2010 8:41 AM CDT up reply actions  

There’s nothing I can do.

Next season, our only FIGASENI is @ NJ on the RRT. It is also a THIGAFONI, but not part of a BABA. - BlaseE

by J.R. Wilco on Aug 19, 2010 9:24 AM CDT up reply actions  

that’s the song that drew me in, but battlescars is their best song in all 8 minutes and 38 seconds of its awesomeness

by BlaseE on Aug 19, 2010 10:40 AM CDT up reply actions  

and Mila Kunis is enough for me.

Rim Rockin' Red Rocket -silverandblack_davis

by SpursfanSteve on Aug 18, 2010 9:47 AM CDT up reply actions  

+1

Keep the faith!!

by Heman on Aug 18, 2010 12:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

plus a million

Biggest coach Pop/Tiago Splitter homer on the internetâ„¢

by Josh Guyer (completely deck) on Aug 18, 2010 5:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

Physically, shes certainly attractive. I’ve heard some people don’t like her acting, but i think shes probably at least above average. She certainly hasnt hurt any of the movies i’ve seen her in (Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Max Payne…others i cant remember?)

Rim Rockin' Red Rocket -silverandblack_davis

by SpursfanSteve on Aug 18, 2010 6:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

She was pretty brutal in The Book of Eli.

by Big50 on Aug 19, 2010 9:03 AM CDT up reply actions  

One of the coolest things I have ever seen was in Ariziona; a super tall dust-devil. I thought it was a tornado at first glance but then I realized there wasn’t a damn cloud in the sky.

Different note: If any person with an active lifestyle is looking for a solid (and comfortable) athletic ankle wrap, give this a shot. Its probably the best athletic ankle support I have ever used (and I’ve burned through quite a few).

"We suck on 'D. Both individually and team-wise, we suck. We're pretty consistent that way. I don't know if I have an answer to that. If I did, we wouldn't suck quite so bad." - Popovich

by Aaron "Hirschof" Preine on Aug 18, 2010 7:08 AM CDT reply actions  

Thanks for the heads up, I am looking for a replacement myself. The current one I use has great support, but a little too limiting on movement.

by xman130 on Aug 18, 2010 9:40 AM CDT up reply actions  

I’ve been trying different ones over the last 12 months and most have the same issues; comfort, durability, and placement stability (changes position).

Though durability is still up in the air, this ankle wrap doesn’t budge during workouts and provides fantastic stability without being a pain in the ass. I also recently picked up a knee band from the same company. Didn’t move at all during a cardio-intense workout.

"We suck on 'D. Both individually and team-wise, we suck. We're pretty consistent that way. I don't know if I have an answer to that. If I did, we wouldn't suck quite so bad." - Popovich

by Aaron "Hirschof" Preine on Aug 18, 2010 9:58 AM CDT up reply actions  

I haven’t had a chance to get one yet, but I might go today after work. I have a couple of games this weekend so it will be the perfect time to test it.

by xman130 on Aug 19, 2010 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

Might have to order it. I don’t know about your area but McDavid seems to own the sport brace racket everywhere I go.

"We suck on 'D. Both individually and team-wise, we suck. We're pretty consistent that way. I don't know if I have an answer to that. If I did, we wouldn't suck quite so bad." - Popovich

by Aaron "Hirschof" Preine on Aug 20, 2010 7:57 AM CDT up reply actions  

Look at the dot in the middle and don’t move your eyes. I promise nothing will pop up and scream at you.

"We suck on 'D. Both individually and team-wise, we suck. We're pretty consistent that way. I don't know if I have an answer to that. If I did, we wouldn't suck quite so bad." - Popovich

by Aaron "Hirschof" Preine on Aug 18, 2010 7:10 AM CDT reply actions  

I love this illusion

Biggest coach Pop/Tiago Splitter homer on the internetâ„¢

by Josh Guyer (completely deck) on Aug 18, 2010 8:29 AM CDT up reply actions  

That’s pretty dang cool.

Next season, our only FIGASENI is @ NJ on the RRT. It is also a THIGAFONI, but not part of a BABA. - BlaseE

by J.R. Wilco on Aug 18, 2010 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

Holy crap.

Basically voted most normal person on PtR.

by Queness on Aug 18, 2010 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

So… Scott Pilgrim? Anyone else see that?

by DrumsInTheDeep on Aug 18, 2010 7:44 AM CDT reply actions  

yeah and expendables

by BlaseE on Aug 18, 2010 8:30 AM CDT up reply actions  

How’d you like Scott Pilgrim?

Next season, our only FIGASENI is @ NJ on the RRT. It is also a THIGAFONI, but not part of a BABA. - BlaseE

by J.R. Wilco on Aug 18, 2010 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

I really, REALLY dug it. I’d even go so far as to call it the seminal film of my Nintendo-stocking, hard-rocking, hipster-mocking generation. Hopefully it’ll take on a second life on DVD.

by DrumsInTheDeep on Aug 18, 2010 10:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

it was cool, some really great action choreography and they really let you see it all where as expendables was so zoomed in and sped up, you lost a lot similar to batman begins

for a comedy, I’d recommend Other Guys over it, but it was really good for a movie theater movie….great sound, special effects, action and group laughs

by BlaseE on Aug 19, 2010 8:47 AM CDT up reply actions  

some really great action choreography and they really let you see it all

This was my major gripe about Gladiator, and most any other “action movie” that doesn’t let you see any action at all. Is your movie centered around fighting, combat, or action? Then hire someone who knows how to choreograph that kind of thing, and then use a lens that’s wide enough to capture said action, for crying out loud.

One of the most egregious examples of this is Revenge of the Sith where close ups on the actors’ faces predominated during the big lightsaber finale so much so that only glimpses of the sabers could be seen, and that’s the part of the fight that’s worth anything! Apart from jumping from one ridiculous set piece to another without any logic for it at all, which completely ruined any kind of continuity whatsoever, there were precious few wide shots that allowed for any perception of the ebb and flow of the battle. I hate this kind of thing.

So, now that I know you can see it all in SP v TW, I’m definitely in.

Next season, our only FIGASENI is @ NJ on the RRT. It is also a THIGAFONI, but not part of a BABA. - BlaseE

by J.R. Wilco on Aug 19, 2010 10:48 AM CDT up reply actions  

sylvester stallone was really good with the gun action but the physical combat seemed really well choreographed but badly shot

by BlaseE on Aug 19, 2010 11:03 AM CDT up reply actions  

Plenty of action in Gladiator. It’s not a matter of actors not being able to learn choreographies. It’s a stylistic choice.

Compare Bourne 1 to Bourne 3. The action is much clearer in the first movie. Does it make it better than the 3rd? Debatable, but not in my opinion.

I smell death... everywhere.

by LatinD on Aug 19, 2010 7:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

Agreed. Bourne got better on every outing.

by DrumsInTheDeep on Aug 19, 2010 7:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

I heard Expendables is a disappointment.

I smell death... everywhere.

by LatinD on Aug 18, 2010 10:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

You have to go in expecting a throwback to 80s action films. Bad acting, tons of violence, etc.

"We suck on 'D. Both individually and team-wise, we suck. We're pretty consistent that way. I don't know if I have an answer to that. If I did, we wouldn't suck quite so bad." - Popovich

by Aaron "Hirschof" Preine on Aug 18, 2010 10:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

expendables is whatever you expect it to be….if you expect it to be shit, it’ll probably be shit…i expected a fun movie with over the top action and one liner dialogue and it delivered….not half as good as predators though

by BlaseE on Aug 19, 2010 8:44 AM CDT up reply actions  

Haven’t seen it, want to

by Big50 on Aug 18, 2010 9:07 AM CDT up reply actions  

Going to see it, I’m a sucker for girls with strangely colored hair.

I did a lot of soul searching. I didn't find anything.

by Hipuks on Aug 18, 2010 11:35 AM CDT up reply actions  

Were you a Roxanne Spaulding fan?

Next season, our only FIGASENI is @ NJ on the RRT. It is also a THIGAFONI, but not part of a BABA. - BlaseE

by J.R. Wilco on Aug 18, 2010 4:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

Now that I googled her, yes.

I did a lot of soul searching. I didn't find anything.

by Hipuks on Aug 18, 2010 7:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

Nope. Want to. Good?

I smell death... everywhere.

by LatinD on Aug 18, 2010 10:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

It lives up to the trailer (which actually doesn’t show any of the best parts) so if the trailer makes you want to see it, you’ll probably like it.

by BlaseE on Aug 19, 2010 8:49 AM CDT up reply actions  

Looking forward to it for sure, now.

Next season, our only FIGASENI is @ NJ on the RRT. It is also a THIGAFONI, but not part of a BABA. - BlaseE

by J.R. Wilco on Aug 19, 2010 9:28 AM CDT up reply actions  

wish I was home playing starcraft II: wings of liberty, castlevania: harmony of dissonance or transformers: war for cybertron……or something else with a subtitle

anyone else see the new bioshock: infinite trailer yesterday with the flying city? pretty impressive looking

by BlaseE on Aug 18, 2010 8:36 AM CDT reply actions  

I just want to have time to be able to play video games. I still have a handful of them that I haven’t opened :(

by xman130 on Aug 18, 2010 9:45 AM CDT up reply actions  

starcraft 2 is the shit. I’ve been playing it almost non stop.

Rim Rockin' Red Rocket -silverandblack_davis

by SpursfanSteve on Aug 18, 2010 9:48 AM CDT up reply actions  

i mostly play protoss, you?

by BlaseE on Aug 18, 2010 9:57 AM CDT up reply actions  

Terran, mostly. Like Protoss too though. Zerg i’ve just never enjoyed much for some reason.

Rim Rockin' Red Rocket -silverandblack_davis

by SpursfanSteve on Aug 18, 2010 1:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

If you ever want to team, just add me. at the risk of getting random pron sent to my email, it’s sbagwell1@uco.edu

Rim Rockin' Red Rocket -silverandblack_davis

by SpursfanSteve on Aug 18, 2010 1:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

For future use, if you’re concerned about spam, just replace the @ with the word at and people will figure it out, but most bots won’t.

Next season, our only FIGASENI is @ NJ on the RRT. It is also a THIGAFONI, but not part of a BABA. - BlaseE

by J.R. Wilco on Aug 18, 2010 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

I’m more worried about someone like Hipuks getting bored and subscribing me to fish newsletters :)

Hell, it’s probably what i’d do.

Rim Rockin' Red Rocket -silverandblack_davis

by SpursfanSteve on Aug 18, 2010 5:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

I don’t know any fish-related newsletters, but I could post your e-mail on 4chan and say that you killed a cat.

I did a lot of soul searching. I didn't find anything.

by Hipuks on Aug 18, 2010 7:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

oh dear god. that would be inhumane.

Rim Rockin' Red Rocket -silverandblack_davis

by SpursfanSteve on Aug 18, 2010 9:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

yeah, I never liked playing zerg much either even though I really like some of their units

by BlaseE on Aug 18, 2010 1:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

i picked up World at War COD yesterday, played it a bit this morning, and I think I’m going to take it back for Red Dead Redemption.

Call of Duty is just too addicting in that in order to be competitive with all the 14 year olds who live in the lobbies I’m going to have to put in like 3 hours a day. I just can’t allocate that much time.

by Cedarpark on Aug 18, 2010 11:47 AM CDT up reply actions  

another Bioshock? didn’t 2 just come out? (I did finish already)

"Mr. Gilmore deserves to be in the Basketball Hall of Fame damnit. Highest field goal percentage EVER"

http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/g/gilmoar01.html

by Joe deLarios on Aug 18, 2010 6:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

bioshock infinite isn’t slated until 2012…it’s a different studio too so they were probably working concurrently

by BlaseE on Aug 19, 2010 8:50 AM CDT up reply actions  

but I think 2 did just come out on ps3

by Cedarpark on Aug 30, 2010 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

congratulations on hiring one of the most overrated coaches in SEC history.

and Roll Tide :)

Rim Rockin' Red Rocket -silverandblack_davis

by SpursfanSteve on Aug 18, 2010 9:49 AM CDT up reply actions  

If you, as an Alabama fan, don’t like him, I can only assume he wasn’t horrible. : )

by Big50 on Aug 18, 2010 9:58 AM CDT up reply actions  

his first few years at the Barn he did well, and then after that he got kind of complacent.

Rim Rockin' Red Rocket -silverandblack_davis

by SpursfanSteve on Aug 18, 2010 2:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

i was going to say “go weber state” but that’s too embarrassing on the big 12 as a whole

by BlaseE on Aug 18, 2010 9:59 AM CDT up reply actions  

Yeah, that wouldn’t be good for anybody not named Weber State.

by Big50 on Aug 18, 2010 10:47 AM CDT up reply actions  

Man, football this year without The Pirate is going to be less entertaining.

by CapHill on Aug 18, 2010 2:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

He’s going to be on CBS’ college football show. That should be entertaining.

by Big50 on Aug 18, 2010 2:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

I looked it up and he’s going to be the play-by-play guy for CBS College Sports (CUSA, MWC, and academies), not the main network. SI Q&A

by CapHill on Aug 18, 2010 3:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

Gotcha, sorry I was going off of what I had heard.

by Big50 on Aug 18, 2010 3:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

I was excited too when I thought he would be one of the talking heads for pre/post games, but unfortunately, no such luck. I would, however, fire CU’s coach in a heartbeat if Leach would come to Boulder.

by CapHill on Aug 18, 2010 3:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

I wouldn’t be surprised if that happens. Leach would be a great fit there and y’all would a force to be reckoned with in the Pac-12 (or whatever they’re calling it). Of course his main problem is when he sued Tech that made other schools nervous.

by Big50 on Aug 18, 2010 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

I got some birthday cash, looking to get the new cheaper Kindle. Anyone have any opinions on it? Likes, dislikes?

Thanks.

by Cedarpark on Aug 18, 2010 11:37 AM CDT reply actions  

I can’t believe I was going to make some sort of fire-starter joke. I’ve been watching way too many survival shows.

I did a lot of soul searching. I didn't find anything.

by Hipuks on Aug 18, 2010 11:43 AM CDT up reply actions  

Have you seen The Colony? That’s kind of grown on me even though it is 20 adults playing pretend.

by Cedarpark on Aug 18, 2010 11:44 AM CDT up reply actions  

No haven’t seen it, I’ve been watching Dual Survival, that’s the one with the ex-military guy and the crazy guy who hasn’t worn shoes in 20 years. Nothing can compare to Survivorman though, a lot slower paced but that was the real deal.

I did a lot of soul searching. I didn't find anything.

by Hipuks on Aug 18, 2010 12:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

I find it great that they mix geniuses and retards

by NinjaRabbi on Aug 20, 2010 1:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ok, I need all of your help and suggestion. I get shin splints when I run for a while and I had tried proper shoes, hard surface, soft surface…nothing seems to help. Any suggestion. A little bit about me before some one says, keep running and you will be fine, I’m fit and had been working working out regularly since last 5 yrs and can do other kinds of cardio for longer stretches. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Keep the faith!!

by Heman on Aug 18, 2010 12:53 PM CDT reply actions  

Try landing on your toes first, instead of your heels.

Tony apologist since 2010.

by Tim C. on Aug 18, 2010 1:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

I did, but when I do that, I’m not able to run for longer. :(

Keep the faith!!

by Heman on Aug 18, 2010 1:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

Considering what you have already mentioned that can be caused by a number of things; tight calf muscles, leaning too far forward, too much weight on the ball of the foot, hitting too far back on the heels, over-pronation, and excessive incline running.

Try doing more calf/lower leg stretches before running. I also suggest anti-inflammatory pills and warming up the calf muscles (hot towel, shower, etc) before the stretches. Stretch your lower legs again after running and then ice your shins/calves for 20-30 minutes. Over time, this may slowly decrease the frequency shin splints since the muscles in the lower legs are becoming more flexible.

I did, but when I do that, I’m not able to run for longer. :(

How do your feet hit the ground while you run?

"We suck on 'D. Both individually and team-wise, we suck. We're pretty consistent that way. I don't know if I have an answer to that. If I did, we wouldn't suck quite so bad." - Popovich

by Aaron "Hirschof" Preine on Aug 18, 2010 2:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

I do warmup before running and also stretch after running. But haven’t tried the hot towel idea and the anti-inflammatory pills, will have to try that.

In the beginning, I’m hitting the heels just so lightly and once shin starts hurting, I’m trying to land on my front part of the foot or toes. I have tried the exact opposite too, but wouldn’t help. I know I’m doing something wrong, not sure what.

Keep the faith!!

by Heman on Aug 18, 2010 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

I mean the full mechanics. Is it just straight heel-toe or do you hit on the outside or /inside part of the foot as well?

"We suck on 'D. Both individually and team-wise, we suck. We're pretty consistent that way. I don't know if I have an answer to that. If I did, we wouldn't suck quite so bad." - Popovich

by Aaron "Hirschof" Preine on Aug 18, 2010 5:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

no, it is just heel-toe motion…also, I have noticed that most of the times, my left leg starts hurting before the right does.

Keep the faith!!

by Heman on Aug 18, 2010 6:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

Tim’s suggestion of landing on the ball of your foot (or your mid-foot) is what I started years ago, and it’s helped me immeasurably, although my issue wasn’t splints.

Also, make sure that you’re shortening your stride and keeping your feet under your frame. This caused me to have insane cramps in my glutes when I started the style, but over time your body adapts like most other things. What you really want to do is absorb the shock with your muscles instead of your joints and bones. Work into it bit by bit. If you need more cardio while your endurance is short, try an arm focused workout. There are some kickboxing aerobic routines that are entirely arms (punches, etc) that can really get the heart-rate up.

Next season, our only FIGASENI is @ NJ on the RRT. It is also a THIGAFONI, but not part of a BABA. - BlaseE

by J.R. Wilco on Aug 18, 2010 5:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

Also, there are often detailed instructions on this style in running magazines and/or online. Experiment with it and I think you’ll find something that works.

Next season, our only FIGASENI is @ NJ on the RRT. It is also a THIGAFONI, but not part of a BABA. - BlaseE

by J.R. Wilco on Aug 18, 2010 5:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

very useful suggestions. thanks JRW. I’m determined to break the barrier.

Keep the faith!!

by Heman on Aug 18, 2010 6:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

Good hint. A good way to get your body to run that way is:
1) picture yourself moving your body center forward, i.e. the abs are going forward, the legs and arms are just moving to glide the body on. Don’t focus on legs going up and down.
2) good posture while running. elongate the area between your ribcage and the bottom of your abs, core firm, don’t hunch.

Lauri: thank goodness I have you magnificent bastards to waste [the offseason] with.

by swgeek on Aug 18, 2010 6:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

Thanks swgeek. I’m going to try all of the suggestions from above and see what works. One step at a time though. :)

Keep the faith!!

by Heman on Aug 18, 2010 6:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

Are you warming up, stretching, and then running?

Careful about the surface you run on. Blacktop is better than concrete, and dirt is better than blacktop.

If you do any weighttraining look for the little gizmo that lets you do the reverse of calf exercises so you can build up the muscles on the shins.

watch how you run, make sure you are not landing hard. Try and barely touch the surface, imagine using the ground to propel you instead of landing hard.

Lauri: thank goodness I have you magnificent bastards to waste [the offseason] with.

by swgeek on Aug 18, 2010 1:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

I do fair amount of warm up and stretches both before and after running. I also avoid running on roads, I run only on the treadmill or on a dirt surface.

I agree, I need to watch more on how I run. I know I’m not doing it right, but just dont know what.

Keep the faith!!

by Heman on Aug 18, 2010 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

May be I should watch how exactly others land while running.

Keep the faith!!

by Heman on Aug 18, 2010 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

If you’re already using a treadmill, switch to an elliptical, your feet don’t leave the surface so super low (or no) impact plus they incorporate your arms more than a treadmill.

by BlaseE on Aug 18, 2010 4:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

That is what I had been using for a while now. Still, running seems to be more interesting to me.

Keep the faith!!

by Heman on Aug 18, 2010 4:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

Our favorite owner (Sterling) speaks about the Clippers shiny new acquisitions.

Lauri: thank goodness I have you magnificent bastards to waste [the offseason] with.

by swgeek on Aug 18, 2010 3:03 PM CDT reply actions  

And he wonders why no one wants to play/coach/work for him.

by CapHill on Aug 18, 2010 3:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

And why didn’t we land Gomes??

"I like the fact that he’s a man." – Hubie Brown on DeJuan Blair

by Manu ex Machina on Aug 20, 2010 5:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

Found the following on explain.xkcd.com today.

A: Because it messes up the order in which people normally read text.
Q: Why is top-posting such a bad thing?
A: Top-posting.
Q: What is the most annoying thing in e-mail?

Next season, our only FIGASENI is @ NJ on the RRT. It is also a THIGAFONI, but not part of a BABA. - BlaseE

by J.R. Wilco on Aug 18, 2010 4:13 PM CDT reply actions  

I like it! Though I prefer top posting in some forums, e.g. travel forums.

Lauri: thank goodness I have you magnificent bastards to waste [the offseason] with.

by swgeek on Aug 18, 2010 4:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

YES

Biggest coach Pop/Tiago Splitter homer on the internetâ„¢

by Josh Guyer (completely deck) on Aug 18, 2010 5:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

Realized after watching this…my life is being wastefully spent

Keep the faith!!

by Heman on Aug 18, 2010 4:23 PM CDT reply actions  

Don’t you worry, Heman. What we do on PtR every day is the sports-blog equivalent of that routine.

Next season, our only FIGASENI is @ NJ on the RRT. It is also a THIGAFONI, but not part of a BABA. - BlaseE

by J.R. Wilco on Aug 18, 2010 5:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

I knew it. This is why I don’t like offseasons(slow activity in PTR). If we are in the middle of the season, I would feel that I’m spending my time worthwhile(in PTR).

But seriously though, the guitar is as tall as the girl.

Keep the faith!!

by Heman on Aug 18, 2010 6:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

Found this over at explain.xkcd.com today.

A: Because it messes up the order in which people normally read text.
Q: Why is top-posting such a bad thing?
A: Top-posting.
Q: What is the most annoying thing in e-mail?

Next season, our only FIGASENI is @ NJ on the RRT. It is also a THIGAFONI, but not part of a BABA. - BlaseE

by J.R. Wilco on Aug 18, 2010 4:28 PM CDT reply actions  

i feel like it’s a trap.

Rim Rockin' Red Rocket -silverandblack_davis

by SpursfanSteve on Aug 18, 2010 5:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

Not really. It’s just a link to the site.

If you’re ever worried about this, you can always right-click the link, choose Copy Link Location and paste it to see where it points before following the link.

Next season, our only FIGASENI is @ NJ on the RRT. It is also a THIGAFONI, but not part of a BABA. - BlaseE

by J.R. Wilco on Aug 18, 2010 5:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

I like it…now do one with a tramp

"I’ve been in the league 14 years and I don’t think I’ve been called for a carry yet. It’s news to me," "I’ve never heard anyone complain about me carrying the ball. The best coach in the league Gregg Popovich didn’t have a problem with it last week."

by 2NASHTY on Aug 18, 2010 6:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

Found this over at explain.xkcd.com today.

A: Because it messes up the order in which people normally read text.
Q: Why is top-posting such a bad thing?
A: Top-posting.
Q: What is the most annoying thing in e-mail?

Tony apologist since 2010.

by Tim C. on Aug 18, 2010 4:41 PM CDT reply actions  

maybe a trap?

Rim Rockin' Red Rocket -silverandblack_davis

by SpursfanSteve on Aug 18, 2010 5:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

Found this over at explain.xkcd.com today.

A: Because it messes up the order in which people normally read text.
Q: Why is top-posting such a bad thing?
A: Top-posting.
Q: What is the most annoying thing in e-mail?

by CapHill on Aug 18, 2010 4:44 PM CDT reply actions  

should i click it?

nope. seems like a trap.

Rim Rockin' Red Rocket -silverandblack_davis

by SpursfanSteve on Aug 18, 2010 5:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

Thank you for your concern, and I was on the 101 right around when that shot was taken, BTW Tim do you kow what was on fire down around west tempe area? so the thing about PHX is we get ridonkuliosly hot and dry summers. then rain comes down in sheets…(but only when I’m on the free way). but guess what happens when turn on your wipers after 4 months of 110 deg and zero humidity…you can’t see shit. heres what I love about arizona the majority of people live i PHX a.k.a. the arm pit of AZ. that way they don’t screw up the nice parts (flagstaff, sedona, white mountains)

"I’ve been in the league 14 years and I don’t think I’ve been called for a carry yet. It’s news to me," "I’ve never heard anyone complain about me carrying the ball. The best coach in the league Gregg Popovich didn’t have a problem with it last week."

by 2NASHTY on Aug 18, 2010 5:30 PM CDT reply actions  

A colleague sent this to me. No, not out of the blue; it was relevant to a recent discussion.

For some reason, I thought PtR should see it. Just, you know, a few hours after you eat.

Basically voted most normal person on PtR.

by Queness on Aug 18, 2010 9:14 PM CDT reply actions  

Thanks for the nightmare, Q. Really appreciate it.

by CapHill on Aug 19, 2010 12:01 AM CDT up reply actions  

It was given to me, and so I give it to you. I’m a giver.

Basically voted most normal person on PtR.

by Queness on Aug 19, 2010 10:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

Sorry I’ve been away so much. But if you care about me at all, or if you want my respect, you should read this webcomic. It’s the best thing I’ve read in a long time. Just give it time.

I smell death... everywhere.

by LatinD on Aug 18, 2010 10:08 PM CDT reply actions  

I’m so sad that no one replied. This is too awesome to be ignored.

I smell death... everywhere.

by LatinD on Aug 19, 2010 7:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

“Get ye flask!” BWA HA HA… I’m a sucker for a well-timed Homestar Runner reference.
Good stuff, really. I’m sorry I missed the link when I scanned through this earlier.

JEEPERS, THIS IS LONG! :-)

by DrumsInTheDeep on Aug 19, 2010 8:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

It gets better. Starts slow, but pays off.

I smell death... everywhere.

by LatinD on Aug 19, 2010 8:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

I clicked through, like, a hundred, and saved the link for later.

by DrumsInTheDeep on Aug 19, 2010 9:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

i spent an hour on it and gave up. was good though.

Rim Rockin' Red Rocket -silverandblack_davis

by SpursfanSteve on Aug 20, 2010 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

 A set of pictures I’ve been looking at today. It’s from a guy who went to North Korea as a tourist, and as always the pictures are just surreal. I always thought that if North Korea didn’t exist and someone made it up as fiction, it would be considered too unbelievable.

Also, there was something slightly unsettling about all the pictures, aside from the empty streets and the Soviet-looking buildings. I couldn’t figure it out at first, then I finally noticed, there’s no trash, anywhere. Not a plastic bag, leaves, or anything else. It’s weird how a simple little detail like that changes everything:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/russthecheetah/sets/72157624516829108/

I did a lot of soul searching. I didn't find anything.

by Hipuks on Aug 19, 2010 1:00 AM CDT reply actions  

i’ve seen the same thing with the trash in pictures of middle eastern countries…a lot of the pictures looked like the infrastructure and buildings were built, but they hadn’t told people they could live there yet

by BlaseE on Aug 19, 2010 9:02 AM CDT up reply actions  

I’m uncertain of the extent of this but there are numerous small towns built by the N. Korean government that are uninhabited. Some are failed market towns and others are just incomplete (government ran out of money and won’t allow people to live there).

"We suck on 'D. Both individually and team-wise, we suck. We're pretty consistent that way. I don't know if I have an answer to that. If I did, we wouldn't suck quite so bad." - Popovich

by Aaron "Hirschof" Preine on Aug 19, 2010 9:13 AM CDT up reply actions  

No trash to be seen and decrepit public transportation? Sounds like despotic socialism to me!

Next season, our only FIGASENI is @ NJ on the RRT. It is also a THIGAFONI, but not part of a BABA. - BlaseE

by J.R. Wilco on Aug 19, 2010 9:36 AM CDT up reply actions  

North Korea also has the famous Traffic Ladies, since most traffic lights don’t work.

I did a lot of soul searching. I didn't find anything.

by Hipuks on Aug 19, 2010 12:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

That’s not “despotic socialism”. That’s not socialism at all. Thinking that socialism is represented by NK is why USAians use it as a curse word.

I smell death... everywhere.

by LatinD on Aug 19, 2010 7:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

I think someone needs to check his sarcasmometer settings. :)

by CapHill on Aug 19, 2010 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

No… really? Wow. I feel like a complete turd now.

I smell death... everywhere.

by LatinD on Aug 19, 2010 8:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

My impression was that jrw was just funning with everyone. Besides, we’ve all been turds at some point, part of being (in your case, an extremely stressed) human. I just try to limit it to only once a week. ;)

by CapHill on Aug 19, 2010 8:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

I comment once a week lately, so that’s fine. :)

I smell death... everywhere.

by LatinD on Aug 19, 2010 8:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

What about totalitarian Stalinist kleptocracy-dictatorship with a cult of personality and state sanctioned racism?

I did a lot of soul searching. I didn't find anything.

by Hipuks on Aug 19, 2010 11:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

Perfect.

I smell death... everywhere.

by LatinD on Aug 19, 2010 11:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

Off Topic...

Guys totally of topic but Spurs related, you might want to check it out! http://projectspurs.com/2010-articles/august/available-free-agents-who-should-the-spurs-get.html getting inputs and opinions from you are very much appreciated. Thanks!

by Robby23 on Aug 19, 2010 1:43 AM CDT reply actions  

Sorry, Robby. I love the Spurs and all, but I’m just about free-agented out this summer. Let me know if a deal is made, but I can’t spend any more energy wanting a player that is probably not even on the FO’s radar.

Next season, our only FIGASENI is @ NJ on the RRT. It is also a THIGAFONI, but not part of a BABA. - BlaseE

by J.R. Wilco on Aug 19, 2010 9:39 AM CDT up reply actions  

I’ll let you guys know if and when a deal is made. Again Thanks!

by Robby23 on Aug 19, 2010 7:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

Not sure if anyone has heard of this before, but the Garfield Randomizer can yield some hilarious results.

Biggest coach Pop/Tiago Splitter homer on the internetâ„¢

by Josh Guyer (completely deck) on Aug 19, 2010 1:26 PM CDT reply actions  

Biggest coach Pop/Tiago Splitter homer on the internetâ„¢

by Josh Guyer (completely deck) on Aug 19, 2010 2:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

Biggest coach Pop/Tiago Splitter homer on the internetâ„¢

by Josh Guyer (completely deck) on Aug 19, 2010 2:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

GOL

Biggest coach Pop/Tiago Splitter homer on the internetâ„¢

by Josh Guyer (completely deck) on Aug 19, 2010 3:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

Have you heard of http://garfieldminusgarfield.net/? Also very funny.

"I like the fact that he’s a man." – Hubie Brown on DeJuan Blair

by Manu ex Machina on Aug 20, 2010 5:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

Wow.

That’s brillian.

Christopher Nolan is the Manu Ginobili of Hollywood

by J.R. Wilco on Aug 24, 2010 1:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

"We suck on 'D. Both individually and team-wise, we suck. We're pretty consistent that way. I don't know if I have an answer to that. If I did, we wouldn't suck quite so bad." - Popovich

by Aaron "Hirschof" Preine on Aug 20, 2010 8:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

What's cooler than an image taken from a t-shirt worn by Blair?

Now we can call freshtuna

AIR FRESH.

Next season, our only FIGASENI is @ NJ on the RRT. It is also a THIGAFONI, but not part of a BABA. - BlaseE

by J.R. Wilco on Aug 19, 2010 2:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

For my OCD PtR viewers:

Have fun

Biggest coach Pop/Tiago Splitter homer on the internetâ„¢

by Josh Guyer (completely deck) on Aug 19, 2010 10:29 PM CDT reply actions  

Nenad Kristic has future with the WWE.

For those who haven’t seen the Serbia – Greece brawl.

"We suck on 'D. Both individually and team-wise, we suck. We're pretty consistent that way. I don't know if I have an answer to that. If I did, we wouldn't suck quite so bad." - Popovich

by Aaron "Hirschof" Preine on Aug 20, 2010 8:04 AM CDT reply actions  

TGIF, everybody.

Here’s a beautiful tune to send off the week.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WmAZoexenx8

"Whereas I never went fly like some of the boys." -- Ice

by DocRostov on Aug 20, 2010 9:15 AM CDT reply actions  

Nice choice

Christopher Nolan is the Manu Ginobili of Hollywood

by J.R. Wilco on Aug 24, 2010 1:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

who is the owner of the pounding the rock paspn league. I have been fully suspended from the remainder of the season. I knew that doing what I promise that I was going to reverse it. I just wondered if it was possible to have a farm team in the same league. I was going to see if it would work, and if it did, then i was going to trade them back. It was because of a question one of my friends had, and when I saw that the grizzlies’ GM spot was open. I decided to try it. I didn’t not see myself getting suspended or did I try to wrongfully tamper with the league. I agree with you banning me. I just would like you to understand that I did not try to do what it appeared to do in the long run. If you allow the Spurs Gm and the Grizzlies GM to return to the league, the first thing I will do is resign from the grizzlies and Start working only on the spurs.

Dejuan BLAAAIIIIIIRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!

by beastage on Aug 20, 2010 10:41 AM CDT reply actions  

I’m just trying to say that I won’t do it again and I hope you will honor my request to return to the League.

Dejuan BLAAAIIIIIIRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!

by beastage on Aug 20, 2010 11:25 AM CDT up reply actions  

George_Hill3 There’s nothing better than shipley’s n a orange juice for breakfast.
manuginobili @George_Hill3 Trust me G! There r many things better. Lol. How’s everything? Get that corner three ready, man!

George_Hill3 @manuginobili lol u know I don’t try alot of things….. Lol I’m sure there is but shipley’s are just so good to me but been in gym working.

George_Hill3 @manuginobili how’s everything going on ur end. What happened to the invite back to your country I’m coming next year lol

by BlaseE on Aug 20, 2010 12:54 PM CDT reply actions  

He’s right about Shipley’s.

Basically voted most normal person on PtR.

by Queness on Aug 20, 2010 2:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

What is Shipley’s?

by CapHill on Aug 20, 2010 10:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

i didnt know either. so i cheated and googled and i’m guessing its the donuts that came up.

Rim Rockin' Red Rocket -silverandblack_davis

by SpursfanSteve on Aug 20, 2010 11:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

Very awesome donuts.

Basically voted most normal person on PtR.

by Queness on Aug 21, 2010 10:32 AM CDT up reply actions  

Sometimes I feel sorry for the foreigners that have to make do with donuts.

I smell death... everywhere.

by LatinD on Aug 21, 2010 10:57 AM CDT up reply actions  

I don’t need your pity.

Basically voted most normal person on PtR.

by Queness on Aug 21, 2010 2:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

I’d agree, but you just typed “awesome donuts”.

I smell death... everywhere.

by LatinD on Aug 21, 2010 7:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

I typed very awesome donuts. I assure you, pity is entirely unwarranted.

Basically voted most normal person on PtR.

by Queness on Aug 22, 2010 10:05 AM CDT up reply actions  

I loved this.

Christopher Nolan is the Manu Ginobili of Hollywood

by J.R. Wilco on Aug 24, 2010 12:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

What should we be eating instead of donuts, LD?

Christopher Nolan is the Manu Ginobili of Hollywood

by J.R. Wilco on Aug 24, 2010 12:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

Facturas.

I smell death... everywhere.

by LatinD on Aug 24, 2010 10:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

fractions? did that in math class way back when, but not exactly fun eating.

Lauri: thank goodness I have you magnificent bastards to waste [the offseason] with.

by swgeek on Aug 24, 2010 10:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

I believe it was Sun Tzu who once remarked, " A man does not have to choose allegiance between facturas or Spudnuts, he in fact can love them both, for that is the true essence of maturity and/or fatassery".

I did a lot of soul searching. I didn't find anything.

by Hipuks on Aug 24, 2010 10:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

LOL!

Fatassery!!!!!!!!!!!

One thing i can do...................is FINGER ROLL.

by gunnin' gervin on Aug 27, 2010 10:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

Bring some with you when you come to the states?

I’m trying to rediscover verbosity. - LatinD

by J.R. Wilco on Aug 26, 2010 11:01 AM CDT up reply actions  

Psst dude. I think that is just the Spanish word for what we call danish pastry – no doubt the Argentine version is especial. (OK, once again I’d like to thank wikipedia.)

Hey if repeating as champions were that easy even the Spurs could do it.

by olf on Aug 26, 2010 1:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

No matter how like danish pastry it is, there’s no getting around the curiosity that there’s something out there that’s awesome that I haven’t experienced.

I’m trying to rediscover verbosity. - LatinD

by J.R. Wilco on Aug 27, 2010 9:59 AM CDT up reply actions  

They can only be eaten fresh, I’m afraid.

I smell death... everywhere.

by LatinD on Aug 28, 2010 2:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

::sigh::

I’m trying to rediscover verbosity. - LatinD

by J.R. Wilco on Aug 29, 2010 12:27 AM CDT up reply actions  

Good excuse for you to make a trip to Argentina.

Lauri: thank goodness I have you magnificent bastards to waste [the offseason] with.

by swgeek on Aug 31, 2010 5:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

I’m trying to rediscover verbosity. - LatinD

by J.R. Wilco on Sep 1, 2010 12:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

I didn’t link it but Hill had a link to a picture of his shipley’s donut bag and an OJ with that first tweet.

by BlaseE on Aug 21, 2010 4:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

I think my response to Manu would have been:

“Manu, i did the corner 3 thing last year. I think this year, I’m going to throw a little El Contusion into my game”

Rim Rockin' Red Rocket -silverandblack_davis

by SpursfanSteve on Aug 20, 2010 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

You need to be Hill’s designated twitter-er.

Christopher Nolan is the Manu Ginobili of Hollywood

by J.R. Wilco on Aug 24, 2010 1:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

Went to see Scott Pilgrim yesterday, I thought the movie would be funnier but still it was a good time, if you have grown up playing video games you’ll effing love it. Also Ramona changed the color of her hair a bunch of times, so that was a plus for me. I gotta say though, Kiera Culkin ( yeah the brother of the Home Alone guy) stole the movie.

I did a lot of soul searching. I didn't find anything.

by Hipuks on Aug 20, 2010 6:12 PM CDT reply actions  

Have you ever listened to a break-up song and thought to yourself, " Although this does a good job of expressing what is like to lose a valued relationship, I feel there is a distinct lack of f-bombs".

Well, I have good new for you. Hot off the presses, barely a day old, an insanely catchy song:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAV0XrbEwNc

I did a lot of soul searching. I didn't find anything.

by Hipuks on Aug 21, 2010 7:54 PM CDT reply actions  

Awesome.

I smell death... everywhere.

by LatinD on Aug 21, 2010 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

Cee-Lo has a voice. Have you heard Georgia?

Christopher Nolan is the Manu Ginobili of Hollywood

by J.R. Wilco on Aug 24, 2010 2:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

Three consecutive tweets from Hill yesterday….

Y do people say I be big headed at the mall… I sign n take a pic with everyone who approaches. Far from big headed.
I just hate the person who said I’m big headed is the one that say they big spurs fans but call me Grant Hill be serious…
I feel like everytime I go out somewhere I sign n take 1000 photos n autographs I’m not allowed just 2 sign sometimes or is it against rules

It kind of annoys me that a “fan” said that because Hill is probably one of the best Spurs in this regard. He is starting his own SA bowling league for FSM’s sake! He constantly invites people to Dave and Buster’s or bowling on his twitter account. In case anyone missed that tweet:

George Hill Rising Stars Bowling League Starts Sept. 9th @ Astro Bowling Cent 3203 Harry Wurzbach Rd. Call for details 210-824-6348

by BlaseE on Aug 25, 2010 9:47 AM CDT reply actions  

Yeah, George is more directly involved with Spurs fans(read more down to earth) than anyone else on the team. Don’t know why anyone would say he has a big head.

Tony apologist since 2010.

by Tim C. on Aug 25, 2010 10:22 AM CDT up reply actions  

unless…they meant literally and he though they meant figuratively

Does he have a big head?

by BlaseE on Aug 25, 2010 10:33 AM CDT up reply actions  

Reading a really good thriller by Dana Haynes called Crashers, ran across this.

Ray, an FBI agent from LA is talking to Tommy, from Austin Texas, who is in charge of the investigation of the crash. They have been considering a terrorist angle involving the Red Fist of Ulster. The latest info is that it might be pilot error.

“Guy kills a guy for money. That I get. Guy kills a guy for the love of a woman. Sure. One extremist of faith puts a twenty-two to the back of another extremist’s head, double tap to the skull. Happens. But to hate Catholicism enough to knock a Vermeer out of the sky? It never added up.”

“Given what we just saw…” Tommy said, nudging his chin in the direction of the Mac.

“Yeah,” Ray said, “Pilot error sucks, but it makes more sense than thinking anyone hates anyone or anything enough to do this.”

They sipped their coffee, just two guys.

Tommy said, “I dunno. I fuckin’ hate the Lakers…” and Ray snorted a laugh.

Timmy D .... enough said.

by Ms. Smith on Aug 27, 2010 10:02 AM CDT reply actions   1 recs

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