Eddie Jordan Press Conference FIREThread
by Michael Levin on Apr 15, 2010 7:38 AM PDT
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PrintTune in at 11:00 to watch management take a huge dump on Eddie's chest and throw him under the bus. I'm watching CSN's package of awful moments from this season. We still owe EJ 6 million dollars over the next two years. Dei Lynam just hinted at Larry Brown's return to Philadelphia.
I think I'll have Na-na-na-na Na-na-na-na hey, hey, hey, Goodbye stuck in my head the rest of the day. Also, send in your designs for the "I Survived the Eddie Jordan Era" shirts starting.....Now.
Firethread here.
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So it wasn’t that long ago that the phillies were in the same position as the sixers are now?
They were in the basemen of attendance and one of the worst teams in the league with no future?
“wasn’t that long ago” is when again?
by jemagee on Apr 15, 2010 7:41 AM PDT reply actions
Weren’t they still around 500 with solid attendance?
by jemagee on Apr 15, 2010 7:43 AM PDT up reply actions
not when Matt Beech and Mike Grace were pitching. Fregosi’s last few years and Francona’s tenure. just awful.
by Michael Levin on Apr 15, 2010 7:47 AM PDT up reply actions
Oh, see, i wasn’t reallly paying that much attention back in the day
but hell that doesn’t even seem ‘recentl’ – that’s 10-15 years ago
by jemagee on Apr 15, 2010 7:49 AM PDT up reply actions
sr950.com streams online for those of us with jobs – it’s only slightly better than WIP but it is better
by jemagee on Apr 15, 2010 7:42 AM PDT reply actions
wooooo no jobs! I have steve jobs, does that count?
by Michael Levin on Apr 15, 2010 7:42 AM PDT up reply actions
Chis Wheeler thinks the sixers should make a ‘bowa’ like hire that energizes a fanbase just because who the hire is
by jemagee on Apr 15, 2010 7:43 AM PDT reply actions
it'll get people interested in the sixers again
that or Lebron
The Kolb Era has begun....
Kolb - a heavy medieval war club with a spiked or flanged metal head, used to crush armor - Wikipedia of course
I've been waiting my whole life for an Eagles Championship
RIP JJ
by sports00fan00 on Apr 15, 2010 9:17 AM PDT up reply actions
No – it won’t – not for any extended period of time
I mean jesus christ the sixers already DID THAT with mo cheeks
by jemagee on Apr 15, 2010 9:23 AM PDT up reply actions
“That’s not Philadelphia, that’s a group of knuckleheads that went up there and did that”
Andy Reid on Donovan being booed on draft night.
I mean I get it, but isn’t that what Philadelphia sports fans are – largely – a group of knuckleheads?
by jemagee on Apr 15, 2010 7:46 AM PDT reply actions
any group of sports fans is largely a group of knuckleheads
by Michael Levin on Apr 15, 2010 7:47 AM PDT up reply actions
Oh don’t be so hard on yourself – you’re a group of knucklheads all on your own
by jemagee on Apr 15, 2010 7:48 AM PDT up reply actions
a whole group! it’s like the united states of tara but with a less sane blogger.
by Michael Levin on Apr 15, 2010 7:50 AM PDT up reply actions
And much less hot (and talented) – Toni Collete is just a bomb actress – super talented
by jemagee on Apr 15, 2010 7:51 AM PDT up reply actions
3 years away from the playoffs
That’s what I expect if they do the rebuild correctly.
If they try another shortcut (like the way the Brand signing was a shortcut) then they will return to the playoffs sooner… but take even more years to become relevant.
So I wonder how important this next coach is. IMO, I just want someone solid for 3 years so that the revolving door stops.
http://www.phillyarena.com - Philly sports forum/blog
So we’ve had this discussion before – if 3 yeears away – do you trade Iguodala while he’s at maximum value or hope that his career arc lasts longer than the average ‘athletic’ player?
by jemagee on Apr 15, 2010 7:50 AM PDT up reply actions
Probably, yes. Unless the draft gets you Favors or Johnson. Those guys would really fit with Iguodala, and he would help them develop.
http://www.phillyarena.com - Philly sports forum/blog
Why Favors or Johnson? They’re about as different as you can get
by Michael Levin on Apr 15, 2010 7:54 AM PDT up reply actions
Favors will benefit from 2 guards to drive and spoon feed him with opps.
Also Favors/Sam/Iguodala/Jrue is a great defensive core that. Both these things gets Favors working towards his strengths. If the lose Iguodala they will be even more a mess, and Favors may start trying to be more of a freelance offensive player- which would hurt his development.
http://www.phillyarena.com - Philly sports forum/blog
I agree, but I just thought it was interesting that you chose Favors and Johnson. Wes is much more similar to Aminu than he is to Favors.
by Michael Levin on Apr 15, 2010 7:57 AM PDT up reply actions
They don’t have to be similar to be good fits with the current personnel.
Derek Bodner
by Derek Bodner on Apr 15, 2010 8:09 AM PDT up reply actions
Jrue/Iguodala/Wes has a chance at being a tremendous backcourt on both ends of the court. At ages 20/22/26 no reason to blow that up. You might never find a better combination if you send away Iguodala.
http://www.phillyarena.com - Philly sports forum/blog
Next years rookie is most likely going to be older than Jrue
That’s just weird
by jemagee on Apr 15, 2010 7:59 AM PDT up reply actions
Thad is younger than Speights. Lou is only a year older than Speights, 2 years older than Johnson.
Next year:
Jrue 20
Thad: 22
Speights: 23
Lou: 24
Iguodala: 26
http://www.phillyarena.com - Philly sports forum/blog
Such a great looking roster age wise if – you know – speights lou and thad would be better than they are :)
by jemagee on Apr 15, 2010 8:01 AM PDT up reply actions
I also think Stefanski is both incapable and unable to build for a long term future. Him being on the hot seat almost ensures he will have to try and take short cuts.
LB, at 71 and with his track record, would be the same way in terms of working towards a 45 win team instead of building a long term foundation based on a superstar.
http://www.phillyarena.com - Philly sports forum/blog
LB doesn’t ‘rebuild’ he restocks, patches, then leaves
by jemagee on Apr 15, 2010 7:51 AM PDT up reply actions
I don’t think any ‘name’ coach is going to tolerate rebuilding, Avery, JVG, whomever…you can’t rebuild with a guy who expects to win (and is expected to win)
by jemagee on Apr 15, 2010 7:52 AM PDT up reply actions
That’s why I wonder about the relevance of this next coach.
I think GM and patience is much more important.
You don’t fix a fundamentally broken organization (7 coaches in 6 years, Brand/Miller mistakes) simply with a coaching change. Reeks of rearranging deck chairs on the titananic… except this ship has already sunk.
http://www.phillyarena.com - Philly sports forum/blog
by tk76 on Apr 15, 2010 7:54 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I agree with derek
The next hire will most likely have Stefanski ties and DEFINITELY will be drawing salary from another team next year
by jemagee on Apr 15, 2010 7:55 AM PDT up reply actions
Later today, Ed Stefanski will be on with Mike Missanelli.
If you listen – be prepared for a lot of ‘Iguodala stinks, you should trade him for a pack of doritos’ comments
by jemagee on Apr 15, 2010 7:53 AM PDT reply actions
I make special allowances for important days like this – i’m really only on for the press conference
by jemagee on Apr 15, 2010 7:55 AM PDT up reply actions
Tim Kurkjian – HE cursed the phillies – it was him
“I see nothing that can stop them” “best tam in the league”
Damn ESPN hack
by jemagee on Apr 15, 2010 7:54 AM PDT reply actions
“A step backwards”
Dude, you didn’t take a step backwards, you fell in a hole and your friend joe isn’t around to help you out.
by jemagee on Apr 15, 2010 8:00 AM PDT reply actions
Jordan was ‘relieved’ of his duties
and a fanbase is thus relieved
by jemagee on Apr 15, 2010 8:00 AM PDT reply actions
ES relieved himself on the fans with his last hire.
http://www.phillyarena.com - Philly sports forum/blog
by tk76 on Apr 15, 2010 8:01 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Stefanski defending the players against Jordans bull shit – sort of
by jemagee on Apr 15, 2010 8:03 AM PDT up reply actions
Ed responds with “resiliency” “playing hard” — avoids the question.
by Michael Levin on Apr 15, 2010 8:03 AM PDT up reply actions
John’s got it — im watching on Slingbox
by Michael Levin on Apr 15, 2010 8:04 AM PDT up reply actions
I’m pissed that you you haven’t been up for 2 hours like i ahve been
by jemagee on Apr 15, 2010 8:07 AM PDT up reply actions
The fans who criticize brand and iguodalas contract in the same sentence are what i like to refer to as the knuckledraggers
by jemagee on Apr 15, 2010 8:07 AM PDT reply actions
If you think about it – having someone who gets double teamed down low IS IMPORTANT (It’s what iverosn never had) but you need people who can benefit from the double teams – and the sixer don’t have that
IMagine the open looks KK gets if Brand has the double team
by jemagee on Apr 15, 2010 8:08 AM PDT up reply actions
Moving forward, i’d like the team to not suck as much
by jemagee on Apr 15, 2010 8:08 AM PDT reply actions
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Stefanski commenting on the lack of second half touches for Elton
by jemagee on Apr 15, 2010 8:10 AM PDT reply actions
If he wasn’t going to be back he wouldn’t have done this press conference in my opinion
by jemagee on Apr 15, 2010 8:11 AM PDT up reply actions
YOU HIRED EDDIE JORDAN
that’s where you went wrong you idjit
Because he was cheap and you know him – putz
by jemagee on Apr 15, 2010 8:12 AM PDT reply actions
Hey John
“Afford” is the key question – but not like you asked it
by jemagee on Apr 15, 2010 8:12 AM PDT reply actions
Front court very important to stefanski
That concerns me because ther’s a huge hole in the back court
by jemagee on Apr 15, 2010 8:14 AM PDT reply actions
If he was really sorry he’d take all his alary this year and pay back everyone who bought a ticket this year at least a couple bucks
by jemagee on Apr 15, 2010 8:15 AM PDT up reply actions
Wasn’t that him asking the ‘players quit’ question?
by jemagee on Apr 15, 2010 8:16 AM PDT up reply actions
of course, you can hear the snarkiness miles away
by Michael Levin on Apr 15, 2010 8:17 AM PDT up reply actions
Shouldn’t he be breaking into mcdonalds labs stealing more secret recipes?
by jemagee on Apr 15, 2010 8:17 AM PDT up reply actions
Aaron Mckie should be guaranteed for his work with Jrue
by jemagee on Apr 15, 2010 8:17 AM PDT up reply actions
anyone see this article about how Phil Jackson complained about Durant getting preferential treatment from refs?
sixth seventh coach in 4 5 years? That’s excellent journalism
by jemagee on Apr 15, 2010 8:17 AM PDT reply actions
If i were Ed Stefanski I’d have no mirrors – i’d constantly sit shiva – mans ugly
by jemagee on Apr 15, 2010 8:18 AM PDT reply actions
All of us on the other hand...
Right Said Fred…
http://www.phillyarena.com - Philly sports forum/blog
It’s very difficult to trade for an unrestricted free agent to be on draft night, isn’t it?
by jemagee on Apr 15, 2010 9:43 AM PDT up reply actions
It’s not impossible. A sign-and-trade can be worked out (whether legally or not) before the draft happens and can be finalized when allowed.
Yes, cause you know violating the rules of free agency always goes over well with GM’s
by jemagee on Apr 15, 2010 9:55 AM PDT up reply actions
Not starting over, only took a step backwards.
Good, I was worried Stefanski wasn’t delusional any more.
Talking about moving pick for VETERAN PLAYER — woo hoo
by jemagee on Apr 15, 2010 8:18 AM PDT reply actions
That made my stomach sink.
Sounds like Snider will keep ES around for the kill blow.
If I were another franchise I’d be circling the Sixers like a vulture looking to pick off easy pickings from the roster.
http://www.phillyarena.com - Philly sports forum/blog
Aside from Jrue Holiday – who on the sixers roster is a player worth ‘picking’?
by jemagee on Apr 15, 2010 8:50 AM PDT up reply actions
Ed, your last coaching hire didn’t go so well, don’t you think you should run this one slightly differently?
by jemagee on Apr 15, 2010 8:19 AM PDT reply actions
They would have had probably 10-14 more wins with a better coach
by jemagee on Apr 15, 2010 8:20 AM PDT up reply actions
The head coach hire won’t get the sixers on the front page for more than a day unless it involves technology that makes john wooden 50 years younger
by jemagee on Apr 15, 2010 8:22 AM PDT reply actions
5 days after the bobcats are elimnated i will have to find something interesting to do during the nba season
by jemagee on Apr 15, 2010 8:22 AM PDT up reply actions
FRACKING sr950 cut off after Stefanski finished
by jemagee on Apr 15, 2010 8:22 AM PDT reply actions
I had a dream zombies were coming after me and i couldn’t get out of bed
by jemagee on Apr 15, 2010 8:22 AM PDT up reply actions
i woke up this morning with my foot hurting in the same place it got stabbed in my dream. is this bad?
STOP LUMPING IGUODALA AND BRANDS CONTRACT IN THE SAME FRACKING SENTENCE
by jemagee on Apr 15, 2010 8:23 AM PDT reply actions
If Stefanski is more worried about making a splash hire instead of the right hire, the team is screwed
by jemagee on Apr 15, 2010 8:24 AM PDT reply actions
So who is going to call up 950 and let me hear one rational caller?
by jemagee on Apr 15, 2010 8:25 AM PDT reply actions
So the sr950 tools seems to think Stefanski seems ‘iffy’ about his job security in some of his answers – i didn’t get that – did anyone else?
by jemagee on Apr 15, 2010 8:27 AM PDT reply actions
kate fagan just asked justin timberlake what the sixers should do.
he said, “i’d bring sexy back if i were them.”
not sure who he was referring to. must be reggie evans.
Jord— pretty absurd that we’re talking on this thread, twitter, and email at the same time. just call me and video chat and we’re the masters of technology.
Mark Jackson’s name just came up by some moron caller on WIP and said he would be great. If you are going to give somebody new a shot why not give it to Aaron McKie? I know it probably isn’t sexy but I would rather give it to him since he has coaching experience then Jackson or Eric Snow.
Marc Jackson thinks he’s too good to learn how to coach as an assistant – dear god no
by jemagee on Apr 15, 2010 8:39 AM PDT up reply actions
SR950 did not go back to players now i get to listen to the uneducated masses calling themsleves ‘fans’ but who obviously should be smacked
by jemagee on Apr 15, 2010 8:40 AM PDT reply actions
One guy on SR950 seems to realize thiere is no quick fix
by jemagee on Apr 15, 2010 8:43 AM PDT reply actions
FIRING Cheeks was a good move
SHUT UP about Josh Smith
“Doesn’t make no sense to me” – cause English isn’t your first language.
Now i remember why i can’t listen to Philly sports radio, callers are worse than the fans
by jemagee on Apr 15, 2010 8:49 AM PDT reply actions
and by worse than the fans i meant worse than the hosts
by jemagee on Apr 15, 2010 8:49 AM PDT up reply actions
I wish any fan who said this had a clue that josh smith NEVER was going to be on the sixers
by jemagee on Apr 15, 2010 9:06 AM PDT up reply actions
Not a player on the squad right now when this team gets turned around?
Really?
by jemagee on Apr 15, 2010 8:52 AM PDT reply actions
If you can’t make it a championship team – why not blow it up.
Welcome to the dark side my friends
by jemagee on Apr 15, 2010 8:52 AM PDT reply actions
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