Entries from July 2007

Garnett traded

Date July 30, 2007

Well, the pain and suffering of Suns fans is finally over. Granted, most gave up on the idea of Kevin Garnett weeks ago, but a few of us held out hope. Since it had been so quiet for a good while now, and there was no way Garnett would be playing in Minnesota next year, it […]

The Cardinals’ Hybrid 3-3-5 Rock and Rolle Defense

Date July 29, 2007

Clancy Pendergast is an innovator. He loves to surprise opposing offenses with his defensive wrinkles…wrinkles that will have the opposing players and coaches scratching their heads and scurrying to the sideline photos. Pendergast also loves to put his players in roles that cater specifically to their strengths. In the past, Pendy has played around on a […]

A tragedy

Date July 27, 2007

It’s amazing how a normal afternoon can turn so tragic and devastating in the wink of an eye. The news that the Channel 15 and Channel 3 helicopters crashed into each other, killing all all four people inside, is just a sad and horrible turn of events.
Channel 15 lost pilot Craig Smith and photographer Rick […]

Raja Bell has surgery

Date July 27, 2007

The Phoenix Suns just announced that All-NBA Defensive Team member Raja Bell underwent successful arthroscopic surgery for general debridement on his right knee Thursday. The surgery was performed by Dr. Tom Carter at the Banner Good Samaritan Hospital in Phoenix.
“Raja had mild wear and tear of his knee cap,” said Carter. “This was simply a […]

What’s wrong with me?

Date July 25, 2007

So this Tim Donaghy stuff is outrageous. The fact that someone could do this kind of thing and get away with it in a league so full of scrutiny and security is amazing.
It’s also so unsurprising and unshocking that I really uncare.
I mean, I should get upset about this right? Is something wrong with me? I even […]

Cardinals’ Pre-Camp Defensive Back Analysis

Date July 25, 2007

In 2007, if the Cardinals are going to be a playoff contender, they will need to show vast improvement in the secondary. In recent years, the Cardinals have struggled in pass coverage because of passive schemes, loose coverage, untimely penalties and shoddy fundamentals. This year, with the addition of two free agents and the anticipated growth of the young […]

Suns vs Spurs: Game 3 fouls

Date July 24, 2007

Enjoy this little YouTube video that covers all the bad calls in Game 3 of the 2007 Suns vs Spurs playoff bout.
 If you are like me and a die-hard fan, you’ll get ticked off all over again. You’ve been warned.

Cardinals’ Pre-Camp Defensive Front 7 Analysis

Date July 23, 2007

One of the more curious moves former Steelers’ offensive coordinator, Ken Whisenhunt, made in assembling his Cardinal coaching staff was electing to retain the incumbent defensive coordinator Clancy Pendergast. Pendergast, clearly a favorite of the Bidwills and Rod Graves, has typically been a 4-3 defensive oriented coach. However, with Whisenhunt in control, the Cardinals are now […]

Later Kurt

Date July 20, 2007

AZCentral.com just reported that Kurt Thomas has been traded to Seattle for cash and two first-round picks. No wait, the SUNS are trading the picks AND Kurt to Seattle for cash. Ugh.
2008 and 2010 first rounders and Kurt. Nice. I guess we get some future 2nd round consideration and a trade exception, and $8 million […]

Suns in high-definition all season

Date July 20, 2007

Music to my ears. You can ask anyone who knows me. If it’s not in HD, I rarely watch it.
Unless it’s Friends repeats. Or Rescue Me. Or Always Sunny in Philadelphia.
Or Phoenix Suns games.
Thankfully, I can cross off the Suns from the regular, crappy, low-def broadcasts and welcome them, into the wonderful, amazing wold of […]