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121977.107 in reply to 121977.106
Date: 1/17/2010 6:33:18 PM
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Mitch Holloway was the key to Magic's dominate victory over me, well...him and the horific 39% shooting from my team. The majority of that low percentage was contributed by John Barr and Nicolas Briand. I can't give them all the blame though, because the coach has simply played them way too many minutes and their game shape has suffered. In order to turn around from this 2 game losing streak the Illusion are going to have to find a new pg that can play some defense, and move the ball around on offense, and improve their starters game shape.

From: Ray C.

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121977.108 in reply to 121977.106
Date: 1/17/2010 9:07:49 PM
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Take away the 27 FTs made by the Cresleys, Dragons totally dominated the game if you look at the stats. Hopefully, we can remain competitive the rest of the season.

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121977.109 in reply to 121977.108
Date: 1/17/2010 11:46:10 PM
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You had less turnovers and you beat him on the defensive stats, which is probably because you ran a 3-2 to his motion. So you negated his offensive strengths. That's also why your offensive flow is inept-high and his is awful-high.

His game shapes are a tad low too with many of his key players at average. . .it looks like most of your core is at least respectable.

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121977.110 in reply to 121977.106
Date: 1/17/2010 11:54:36 PM
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Humility aside, Hawks could have very well made the case for his very own Vernon Salisbury who had a fantastic performance in a big win, to the tune of 39 points 8 rebounds and 4 assists (could easily have had 42-43 if he can hit a few more free throws).

I'm excited and nervous for my matchup versus Goats. My hope is that I've planned my rotations well enough to be able to put a decent squad on the floor, but frankly I'm also still in the Cup as well, so I'll be minus at least two key rotation players. I did the same thing against Junior Knicks, but you also feel a lot better when you are at home.

I told Crazys that I feel the second half sleeper is going to be Magic. I really don't think they are out of the playoffs yet. 3 games back with 13 to play and that team can make a run. They've had a brutal road schedule and have a lot more home games coming up.

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121977.111 in reply to 121977.110
Date: 1/18/2010 2:56:01 AM
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Magic didn't have to be a sleeper the first half of the season. I knew they had a better team than what they normally put out on the court untill their game against me, but what I dont understand is why they didnt. Why fall so far behind when they didnt have to? Magic could easily be in the top 4 right now had they played every game the way they did against me.

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121977.112 in reply to 121977.111
Date: 1/18/2010 8:24:00 AM
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I agree but I am sure they have a master plan.

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121977.113 in reply to 121977.112
Date: 1/18/2010 12:44:12 PM
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I agree but I am sure they have a master plan.


Ha! Then I have all you fooled!

Seriously, I just did some more scouting this week than I usually do (which wouold be none). I also put Themba Moshoeli back on the floor as a PF, where he plays better than my trainees right now.

I'll be honest, until now, all of my success has been due to the fact that I started in season 2. And since I came back down to DIII, my lack of success has been because the level of play has steadily increased. I can't just trot out my trainees, even in backup roles, and expect to win. This division has gotten too tough. That's great for BB but bad for the Magic.

Anyway, I hope the second half of the season is better for me. If the Magic can make a run, it will be one for the BB record books.

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121977.114 in reply to 121977.113
Date: 1/18/2010 12:46:22 PM
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On another note...has anyone tried to buy a new trainer recently? You can't get a level 5 for less than 100k.

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121977.115 in reply to 121977.114
Date: 1/18/2010 12:58:08 PM
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Yeah, the staff market is inflated right now.

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121977.116 in reply to 121977.115
Date: 1/18/2010 1:46:51 PM
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hell yeah it is, and it makes no sense economically at all because of the salary increase per week that happens. If you pay a lot of money for a trainer or some other staff member the amount of money you save from buying one with a low salary, will not be cheaper than paying a small amount for a high salary staff member. In both the long run and the short run it makes no sense, so I don't understand why people are paying for these staff members at such inflated rates

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121977.117 in reply to 121977.116
Date: 1/18/2010 3:02:51 PM
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Yeah, I try to find one with lower salary but if I end up having to bid more than I feel he's worth, then I tell him to "f" off and enjoy the team that's willing to overpay. I normally receive a stern letter from the staff's agent afterwards about that kind word I sent their way.

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