tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2024797733624868284.post2478137511879776590..comments2023-06-24T09:15:38.049-06:00Comments on Shades Of Blue: monson of the tribShadesOfBluehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00878194904024083593noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2024797733624868284.post-49491867867337507882008-05-17T00:01:00.000-06:002008-05-17T00:01:00.000-06:00I like Graham as well. The guy makes me laugh.I'v...I like Graham as well. The guy makes me laugh.<BR/><BR/>I've tried to listen to Locke but something about the dude's voice doesn't sit well with me. I like the stats that he brings but can't listen to him very long before I find myself annoyed.SittinDeadRedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05648010028682116873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2024797733624868284.post-62753564971171339922008-05-16T20:32:00.000-06:002008-05-16T20:32:00.000-06:00I can't figure out why so many people hate Kevin G...I can't figure out why so many people hate Kevin Graham. I think that guy is my long lost brother. Everything down to his man card rules I think are brilliant. I've been getting frustrated with David Locke as of recent. He is the biggest Boozer homer. I love how he breaks down most games but if anyone calls his show in the last week and brings up Boozers lack of play he totally starts patronizing them. He starts making comments that just because you're a fan doesn't mean you have to be knowledgeable. This is all in reference to a guy questioning Boozers play justifiably so. Monson is a boner. I've thought that from day 1. Again, I probably would never switch back over to 1280 if it wasn't for Graham. Talk to you guys in a bit, well at least through the 648 texts that are going to start crossing the waves between the 3 of us here in a minute.Agent_Scarnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01418738099483917819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2024797733624868284.post-17185001057941500982008-05-16T20:16:00.000-06:002008-05-16T20:16:00.000-06:00I wasn't able to get the live blog set up. If the...I wasn't able to get the live blog set up. If the Jazz play in a game 7 I'll try to have it up and going then.SittinDeadRedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05648010028682116873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2024797733624868284.post-31253097868891450632008-05-16T20:15:00.000-06:002008-05-16T20:15:00.000-06:00I don't know why I like the guy other than after 6...I don't know why I like the guy other than after 6 years of listening to the big show he has grown on me. I didn't care for him in the beginning but my opinion of him has changed over the years. <BR/><BR/>So, I can understand your dislike for him. Most people don't care for him either.<BR/><BR/>I'm excited for the game. It's fun to have something that you are passionate about. Some people don't understand the love for the sport, the competition, or attaching yourself to a team, but for me it's a part of my life that I really enjoy. I can't imagine liking sports without having a team to be fanatical about. Monson is missing out by maintaining his "unbiassed" view.SittinDeadRedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05648010028682116873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2024797733624868284.post-73114225729273018752008-05-16T15:24:00.000-06:002008-05-16T15:24:00.000-06:00I agree with you Shane on the refs, I would rather...I agree with you Shane on the refs, I would rather them swallow the whistle at the end of games. I was in no way saying that there is a conspiracy, only that Monson is an a-hole for his article. I lost it when I read his, "im not a fan" statement again. I hated that when I listened to him and reading it brought back his idiocy to me. The only game the Jazz shot more free throws was in game four, but I can understand why. Whether fans like it or not, stars get preferential treatment. I remember laughing at some of the calls Malone and Stockton would get back in the day. It comes with experience and proving oneself. D-Will is on his way and Boozer was until this Kirilenko-esque fall off during the playoffs. The only thing he is missing is a good ole fashion cry in front of the media. <BR/>The Jazz lost because of failure to execute, Monson should write something on the game or the NBA and lay off the fans. Why put them down for finding something to be passionate about. Good for the fans, I am one and if I ever stop getting excited, that will be a sad day. That is what makes sports so great.ABChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15026264077761460811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2024797733624868284.post-81229097099917144602008-05-16T09:17:00.000-06:002008-05-16T09:17:00.000-06:00I've linked the article on the sidebar to give eve...I've linked the article on the sidebar to give everyone a chance to read it and respond if they would like. <BR/><BR/>I actually like Monson. I admit he can come across pompous with his whole "I'm not a fan therefore my perspective is better than yours," but for the most part I think he does a pretty good job. <BR/><BR/>Having listened to 1280 for the last 6 years I know that my opinion of him is in the minority and that most people share your same view of him.<BR/><BR/>Oh well. Whether you are a fan or not it was pretty clear that the refs blew some very key calls coming down the wire in the last game. I don't buy the whole conspiracy that the refs are purposely affecting the game to get certain matchups in the finals, but some of the missed calls were so obvious I can see how some people would wonder.<BR/><BR/>The Memo flop was a good no call if you ask me. Memo, rather than fighting for the rebound, tried to rely on his European Ball style and hoped that the ref would bail him out by rewarding his flop. Did Gasol pushoff? Yeah. Was it a foul? Maybe. No ref though is going to give you that call with 20 seconds left on the clock especially when you are on the road. The ref swallowed his whistle as he should of. <BR/><BR/>I think Monson does have a point in that Laker fans could just as easily complain about the officiating here in the ESA. I would expect the Jazz to get more of the calls here at home tonight than the Lakers. We'll have to watch and see.<BR/><BR/>Everyone complains about the officiating. It sucks no matter what team you are cheering for. Some fans here locally are so sure that the conspiracy exists that it has been the hot topic of discussion. Hence the need to write the article. It's all anyone wants to talk about on the radio. <BR/><BR/>Like I said, I don't buy it. I think the refs did blow some calls, but the refs blow calls every game. The Jazz had ample opportunity to take over that game and failed to do so. <BR/><BR/>They'll get the win tonight and I would be willing to bet they get the calls as well. That's usually the case when you are playing at home.SittinDeadRedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05648010028682116873noreply@blogger.com