Comments on: A Rare Rout http://need4sheed.com/2009/04/a-rare-rout.html Detroit Pistons Blog, with NBA News, Videos, Original Desktop Wallpapers, Screensavers and a little hilarity thrown in for good measure. Sun, 21 Mar 2010 05:22:41 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Fariduddin http://need4sheed.com/2009/04/a-rare-rout.html/comment-page-1#comment-30989 Fariduddin Sat, 11 Apr 2009 21:07:20 +0000 http://need4sheed.com/?p=4171#comment-30989 Richie you might be right that any effort would be in vain... its frustrating to watch our team being dealt a bad hand. we all recognize the winds of change in the NBA culture and instead of blowing in a direction thats not pointing to blind conformity, we could resist and not be content with the status quo. personally, i'm not cut like that where i can swallow bias calls. its 3-4 refs on the court and thousands of fans in the stands, along with several media talking heads. I'm sure that we can be creative and tap into the passion of over a thousand Pistons fans that spend their good money to watch a fair game. T-Shirts, Banners, Chants, Posters, etc. indeed could stir the pot... or other options. but again, i believe that my call is in vain. but i would ask to recall past feelings when certain cats drive to the hole and get a call, or the lack of calls that our players receive, or the momentum being controlled by the refs instead of the players... it's not a good feeling... Power is at times an illusion and Stern's possession of power is an illusion. We have the greatest Power if collectively we hold peeps accountable. there exist a culture of maintaining the status quo and bowing to false power.... Peace Richie you might be right that any effort would be in vain… its frustrating to watch our team being dealt a bad hand. we all recognize the winds of change in the NBA culture and instead of blowing in a direction thats not pointing to blind conformity, we could resist and not be content with the status quo. personally, i’m not cut like that where i can swallow bias calls. its 3-4 refs on the court and thousands of fans in the stands, along with several media talking heads. I’m sure that we can be creative and tap into the passion of over a thousand Pistons fans that spend their good money to watch a fair game. T-Shirts, Banners, Chants, Posters, etc. indeed could stir the pot… or other options. but again, i believe that my call is in vain. but i would ask to recall past feelings when certain cats drive to the hole and get a call, or the lack of calls that our players receive, or the momentum being controlled by the refs instead of the players… it’s not a good feeling… Power is at times an illusion and Stern’s possession of power is an illusion. We have the greatest Power if collectively we hold peeps accountable. there exist a culture of maintaining the status quo and bowing to false power….

Peace

]]> By: Richie http://need4sheed.com/2009/04/a-rare-rout.html/comment-page-1#comment-30972 Richie Sat, 11 Apr 2009 01:23:44 +0000 http://need4sheed.com/?p=4171#comment-30972 Fariiduddin, you're overestimating the power of signs and shirts. Hell, you're overestimating the amount of screen time that fans get at games. Do you think that Stern wants the cameras on a group of fans that are rebeling against his puppet refs? It's not going to help. You'd be better off trying to organize a massive campaign of hand written letters to Stern himself complaining about your concerns for the integrity of the game. Your complaints are well founded, but your suggestion for reaction is vaine. Fariiduddin, you’re overestimating the power of signs and shirts. Hell, you’re overestimating the amount of screen time that fans get at games. Do you think that Stern wants the cameras on a group of fans that are rebeling against his puppet refs? It’s not going to help. You’d be better off trying to organize a massive campaign of hand written letters to Stern himself complaining about your concerns for the integrity of the game. Your complaints are well founded, but your suggestion for reaction is vaine.

]]> By: Fariduddin http://need4sheed.com/2009/04/a-rare-rout.html/comment-page-1#comment-30959 Fariduddin Fri, 10 Apr 2009 15:09:58 +0000 http://need4sheed.com/?p=4171#comment-30959 Richie you point is noted and valid, however i don't believe that the Jordan Rules were related to Jordan getting calls. More so to this guy freaking us every each way and being a one man show. Jordan was killing teams by himself, and the Jordan Rules were based on not against us. again, Richie your point is valid concerning a campaign Pistons fans can initiate. however, let me make a point: in various European countries when employees are losing their jobs or they are being affected financially they react. they hold people accountable. now equate that with mad people losing their jobs in America and bankers being bailed out when they have blood sucked average Americans. Wrong is Wrong, and it appears to be a culture of acceptance. sorry to get political.... but when fans invest money into the game why is that one is crazy when they seek a fair shake? its crazy, in my opinion, for refs to overtly make dumb calls and protect super stars. by bringing banners, making signs and T-Shirts and having these items visible at the Palace will trigger a national convo and/or debate about this matter. it creates the potential for us to re-claim the game and see all teams dealt with in a fair manner. if there are other ideas i am open... but we will face more than likely Cleveland or Boston. i think the Pistons can beat either one! but if LBJ & Paul P. are being protected and their teams are getting the bulk of the calls we don't stand a chance... and we won't win... i just want to see a fair game.... Peace! Richie you point is noted and valid, however i don’t believe that the Jordan Rules were related to Jordan getting calls. More so to this guy freaking us every each way and being a one man show. Jordan was killing teams by himself, and the Jordan Rules were based on not against us.

again, Richie your point is valid concerning a campaign Pistons fans can initiate. however, let me make a point:

in various European countries when employees are losing their jobs or they are being affected financially they react. they hold people accountable. now equate that with mad people losing their jobs in America and bankers being bailed out when they have blood sucked average Americans. Wrong is Wrong, and it appears to be a culture of acceptance. sorry to get political…. but when fans invest money into the game why is that one is crazy when they seek a fair shake?

its crazy, in my opinion, for refs to overtly make dumb calls and protect super stars. by bringing banners, making signs and T-Shirts and having these items visible at the Palace will trigger a national convo and/or debate about this matter. it creates the potential for us to re-claim the game and see all teams dealt with in a fair manner.

if there are other ideas i am open… but we will face more than likely Cleveland or Boston. i think the Pistons can beat either one! but if LBJ & Paul P. are being protected and their teams are getting the bulk of the calls we don’t stand a chance… and we won’t win…

i just want to see a fair game….

Peace!

]]> By: Austin K http://need4sheed.com/2009/04/a-rare-rout.html/comment-page-1#comment-30958 Austin K Fri, 10 Apr 2009 13:57:19 +0000 http://need4sheed.com/?p=4171#comment-30958 I think orlando is going to coast it out hanging in 3rd. They know theres is practically no chance for us to get 6th. There going to stay right where they are. Stan Van Gundy is not stupid. He knows the bulls can't upset Boston. I wouldn't be surpirsed to see the Magic throw a game in the event they have a chance to move to the 2nd seed. It's going to be hard playing against powerhouses and the refs I agree. It's going to be interesting if Miami plays Cleveland round two. With the superstar calls canceling eachother out, it's really going to be a fun series. We pistons fan know when we'be been cheated in the playoffs. Just sad and I hope we see less of it this post season. I think orlando is going to coast it out hanging in 3rd. They know theres is practically no chance for us to get 6th. There going to stay right where they are. Stan Van Gundy is not stupid. He knows the bulls can’t upset Boston. I wouldn’t be surpirsed to see the Magic throw a game in the event they have a chance to move to the 2nd seed. It’s going to be hard playing against powerhouses and the refs I agree. It’s going to be interesting if Miami plays Cleveland round two. With the superstar calls canceling eachother out, it’s really going to be a fun series. We pistons fan know when we’be been cheated in the playoffs. Just sad and I hope we see less of it this post season.

]]> By: Dre http://need4sheed.com/2009/04/a-rare-rout.html/comment-page-1#comment-30957 Dre Fri, 10 Apr 2009 13:05:11 +0000 http://need4sheed.com/?p=4171#comment-30957 Bottom line: Whitlock is a tool. A fake one. A 'plastic hammer' to be precise........ Anyone on foxsports.com couldve/wouldve wrote that. Personally it doesnt even phase me.... It's what i've come to expect from ALL of the fauxsports media as well as tv sports media ANYWAYS. Their opinions hold no water with me anymore, anyway. Need4Sheed.com though is kind of cool. Good luck in the playoffs Detroit. (you may need it).... ;) Bottom line: Whitlock is a tool. A fake one. A ‘plastic hammer’ to be precise…….. Anyone on foxsports.com couldve/wouldve wrote that. Personally it doesnt even phase me…. It’s what i’ve come to expect from ALL of the fauxsports media as well as tv sports media ANYWAYS. Their opinions hold no water with me anymore, anyway. Need4Sheed.com though is kind of cool. Good luck in the playoffs Detroit. (you may need it)…. ;)

]]> By: Johnny (#1 Stuckey fan) http://need4sheed.com/2009/04/a-rare-rout.html/comment-page-1#comment-30956 Johnny (#1 Stuckey fan) Fri, 10 Apr 2009 12:18:38 +0000 http://need4sheed.com/?p=4171#comment-30956 ok...who here would def. rather play celtics than the cavs? Most def. me! Sorry I just feel like Cleveland is the tougher oppnent this year and with all the injuries makin a factor in beantown I would just rather try and win there. Not to mention they don't have LBJ...and all his foul calls...I'm really hopin that Chi-town screws up and loses these next 3 or at least 2 out of 3 and we can win 3 of 4 or more, we would then play Boston. If we tie Chicago, the tiebreaker would be the division record and if we are tied there, I think it would be the conference record (which we would win). I'm not sayin Boston is a bad team by any means, I just think we would have a harder time with them is all. Just think everyone 1999 Knicks! (currently the only 8th seeded team ever to reach the NBA Finals) lol. ok…who here would def. rather play celtics than the cavs? Most def. me! Sorry I just feel like Cleveland is the tougher oppnent this year and with all the injuries makin a factor in beantown I would just rather try and win there. Not to mention they don’t have LBJ…and all his foul calls…I’m really hopin that Chi-town screws up and loses these next 3 or at least 2 out of 3 and we can win 3 of 4 or more, we would then play Boston. If we tie Chicago, the tiebreaker would be the division record and if we are tied there, I think it would be the conference record (which we would win). I’m not sayin Boston is a bad team by any means, I just think we would have a harder time with them is all. Just think everyone 1999 Knicks! (currently the only 8th seeded team ever to reach the NBA Finals) lol.

]]> By: Th3 Answ3r http://need4sheed.com/2009/04/a-rare-rout.html/comment-page-1#comment-30955 Th3 Answ3r Fri, 10 Apr 2009 03:39:23 +0000 http://need4sheed.com/?p=4171#comment-30955 "pistons 4 life Says: April 9th, 2009 at 6:59 pm Well written Whitlock. I couldn’t agree more. Sure AI might be one of the best ever to play his position But he’s never going to win a championship because in his own mind every team he plays for is all about him. He can say all the right things, but he just can’t do them for some reason. He’s one of those players that says things like, I just felt like I could have done more for us to get the win, when he’s not in the game. He’s fooled himself into thinking that the best thing for any team he’s on is for him to play more, shoot more, and score more points. He just doesn’t get “team” basketball. What more can you say?" Hey tard, he sacrificed just about everything -_-. He said he wanted to fit in. He sacrificed his minutes, points, and just about everything else. “pistons 4 life Says:
April 9th, 2009 at 6:59 pm

Well written Whitlock. I couldn’t agree more. Sure AI might be one of the best ever to play his position But he’s never going to win a championship because in his own mind every team he plays for is all about him. He can say all the right things, but he just can’t do them for some reason. He’s one of those players that says things like, I just felt like I could have done more for us to get the win, when he’s not in the game. He’s fooled himself into thinking that the best thing for any team he’s on is for him to play more, shoot more, and score more points. He just doesn’t get “team” basketball. What more can you say?”

Hey tard, he sacrificed just about everything -_-. He said he wanted to fit in. He sacrificed his minutes, points, and just about everything else.

]]> By: The Fluidics http://need4sheed.com/2009/04/a-rare-rout.html/comment-page-1#comment-30954 The Fluidics Fri, 10 Apr 2009 02:49:03 +0000 http://need4sheed.com/?p=4171#comment-30954 Some of you folks need to let the whole AI thing go. It's over, move on. Some of you folks need to let the whole AI thing go. It’s over, move on.

]]> By: BadBoysAgain http://need4sheed.com/2009/04/a-rare-rout.html/comment-page-1#comment-30953 BadBoysAgain Fri, 10 Apr 2009 02:32:23 +0000 http://need4sheed.com/?p=4171#comment-30953 We need the Jordan Rules back because the refs are wack! The shirts should say JORDAN RULES and Hermann should lay down a few more strong fouls in the playoffs. Come on Detroit, where the Bad Boys at!!? We need the Jordan Rules back because the refs are wack! The shirts should say JORDAN RULES and Hermann should lay down a few more strong fouls in the playoffs. Come on Detroit, where the Bad Boys at!!?

]]> By: pistons 4 life http://need4sheed.com/2009/04/a-rare-rout.html/comment-page-1#comment-30951 pistons 4 life Thu, 09 Apr 2009 23:59:23 +0000 http://need4sheed.com/?p=4171#comment-30951 Well written Whitlock. I couldn't agree more. Sure AI might be one of the best ever to play his position But he's never going to win a championship because in his own mind every team he plays for is all about him. He can say all the right things, but he just can't do them for some reason. He's one of those players that says things like, I just felt like I could have done more for us to get the win, when he's not in the game. He's fooled himself into thinking that the best thing for any team he's on is for him to play more, shoot more, and score more points. He just doesn't get "team" basketball. What more can you say? Well written Whitlock. I couldn’t agree more. Sure AI might be one of the best ever to play his position But he’s never going to win a championship because in his own mind every team he plays for is all about him. He can say all the right things, but he just can’t do them for some reason. He’s one of those players that says things like, I just felt like I could have done more for us to get the win, when he’s not in the game. He’s fooled himself into thinking that the best thing for any team he’s on is for him to play more, shoot more, and score more points. He just doesn’t get “team” basketball. What more can you say?

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