One day in the land of twitter an account was made. Matt Turner was his name. While nobody knew it yet this account was one day going to be a great twitter account. It was going to be a twitter account that would protect the innocent from the evil trolls and fill the hate filled internet with kindness in his tweets of "Hi" and "Weeeeeeeeeeeeee". They say he slayed a dragon and killed 50 zombies with one tweet. They say he came from this strange land of "Tennessee". This land was filled with evil. He watched as friends and family were reduced to tears by endless trolling. He couldn't take anymore. One day he vanished and nobody knew where he had gone. Little did they know he ventured off into the lands of the smokey mountains. It was there he honed his skills. He took on the trolls there and bested them at their own games. He would trick them into believing they had won the battle but at one last moment...one last tweet they would be quickly vanquished by the mighty tweeter. Matt Turner returned to his home...but he was different...stronger. He came home as COACH MATT TURNER! Coach Matt Turner was feared among the land of Tennessee and quickly the trolls were driven out and peace had been brought to the land Coach Matt Turner moved on to a new land known as Basketball Twitter. It was hear he found new enemies to slay and new friends to protect. All was well in basketball and there was peace. Until one day a dark...evil twitter account was born...some fear to say his name. They fear saying it will utter his appearance in your mentions...Donuts was born. Quickly Donut spread fear through the land of basketball twitter. Nobody was safe from his trolling. All tweets that were once posted without a thought had 2nd guessing to them "Will this attract the beast?" they would say. "If it did I will surely parish"...but one twitter account stood alone. One twitter account was willing to take on the beast. It was Coach Matt Turner of course. The battle raged for months...some say years. Then one day in an effort to draw out the beast Coach Matt Turner informed twitter of a youtube video that he was in. Donut immediately sprung on the tweet saying he will find it. For what purpose? We don't know. Maybe he wanted to show the world as to embarrass the mighty warrior? Or maybe it was for his own sick reasons...whatever the reason he went out to find it. Never had Donut been so determined to find this video. But he couldn't...he posted a video about Teen Sex at Franklin High School (It was disturbing) and Coach Matt Turner just shook his head no. "I GIVE UP!" yelled Donut. Victory was Coach Matt Turners! Basketball Twitter was safe once more. If ever a twitter account calls out for help Coach Matt Turner will be there. If a troll thinks they can troll the innocent Coach Matt Turner will stop them. Coach Matt Turner. A hero.
If you want to follow either of the twitter accounts mentioned above they are @CoachMattTurner and @2Rollz
Sunday, August 19, 2012
Friday, August 10, 2012
Goodbye Dwight
Goodbye Dwight Howard. The relationship is finally over. Superman is on his way to LA and out of Orlando. I want to say this is bitter sweet. I want to say that I'm gonna miss the good times with Dwight and that I wish we could rekindle the relationship. But I can't bring myself to it. Dwight getting out of town is a relief that I've been awaiting for what feels like years but in reality has only been months. We had good times with Dwight but all of that is meaningless now. I have never seen a player burn down an entire team on his way out but Dwight managed to do it.
Dwight was drafted in 2004 as the number one overall pick. The team had just come off one of the worst seasons in team history. Us Magic fans had just gotten over a nasty break up with Tracy McGrady who was fed up with management and wanted out. The pick of Dwight Howard over Emeka Okafor was largely criticized. How could the Magic take a high schooler over a college player? Well that's what Orlando did and it was a great decision. Nothing against Okafor who is a fine player but Dwight is lightyears better than him. With T-Mac out and Dwight in the future had begun. After some rough years with different coaches Dwight steadily rose as one of the best centers in the league. His dunks dazzled us and his defense impressed us. After 2007 in which the Magic were quickly ousted by Detroit in their first playoff appearance since 2003 Brian Hill was fired and Stan Van Gundy was brought in to which Dwight claimed "Basketball will be fun again" and fun it was. 2008 saw the Magic and Dwight explode. Dwight even competed in the dunk contest that year. This happened.
SUPERMAN WAS BORN! Magic fans went crazy and we reached the 2nd round of the playoffs for the first time since the 90's on the back of our young superstar rising center. Some were saying he might be the best center in the league. He certainly had a nickname now.
2009. My favorite year as a Magic fan. Nobody had the Magic in the Finals that year. But they reached the Finals. Largely behind the great play of Hedo and Rashard but also largely because of the defense and dunks of Dwight Howard and had the ball rolled the other way a few times this post might have looked a little different. The year after the finals Dwight was on a mission. His offense had improved a little but he was still the dominating defensive player he was. The Magic rode him and dominated all the way to the ECF where they were soundly defeated by the Celtics. While many of us didn't know it then. This was the end of the good times for the Magic and Dwight Howard.
2011 Dwight came out with an offensive flurry proving that he had the offensive game many wondered about him. He carried this team. It wasn't enough. An awful mid season trade lead to a team that was a shell of it's former self and lead to a first round exit. The Magic managed to go backwards every year since 2009 and that was it. The fun was over.
Coming out of the lockout Dwight demanded a trade. "Dwight why do you want to leave?" we asked! We never really got an answer. A season of strangeness and rumors emerged as Dwight played. Where will he go? The Lakers? The Mavericks? THE NETS!? YOU WANT TO GO TO THE NETS!? WHY THE NETS!? We all screamed confused as to of all teams why Dwight wanted to go to the Nets. Then it hit me. This wasn't about winning. This was about his brand and his market. It was about him wanting to go to a large market. In a way I understood it. I didn't like it but I understood it. But then you signed a clause that would keep you in Orlando for another year? "Maybe he will stay" we said. "There's hope" If only we knew what you would do I would have been screaming my head off that they trade you right then and there.
In one famous moment Stan Van Gundy, diet pepsi in hand, ousted Dwight for the team killer he was. Dwight demanded Stan be fired. It was out. Stan knew it. Dwight knew it. We knew it. Things were going to change. After another first round exit where Dwight was injured it was time for changes. Alex Martins gave Dwight his wish and fired Stan Van Gundy. "Well maybe now that they did that he'll want to stay?" No he demanded another trade the minute the Finals ended. We were done with it. At that moment any liking for Dwight left in the Magic fan base was gone. He was nothing to us. Dwight had singlehandedly destroyed an entire team in one season. He asked for people to be fired and yet he still wanted a trade. There was obviously no "loyalty" here. It was an overgrown baby destroying his old toy so he could go to his shiny new one.
We all know the story by now. An offseason of "where will Dwight go next" took place and Dwight was finally traded. Dwight, Chris Duhon, Earl Clark, and Jason Richardson are all being traded to the Lakers/Sixers (J-Rich). The Magic will be recieving Aaron Aflallo, Al Harrington, draft picks and some other players in the trade. I'm okay with the trade. A lot of people have problems with it but I'm just relieved to be done with this. No longer will we have to listen to the latest Dwight rumor. The team can finally start to rebuild. We can finally look towards the future.
Dwight was drafted in 2004 as the number one overall pick. The team had just come off one of the worst seasons in team history. Us Magic fans had just gotten over a nasty break up with Tracy McGrady who was fed up with management and wanted out. The pick of Dwight Howard over Emeka Okafor was largely criticized. How could the Magic take a high schooler over a college player? Well that's what Orlando did and it was a great decision. Nothing against Okafor who is a fine player but Dwight is lightyears better than him. With T-Mac out and Dwight in the future had begun. After some rough years with different coaches Dwight steadily rose as one of the best centers in the league. His dunks dazzled us and his defense impressed us. After 2007 in which the Magic were quickly ousted by Detroit in their first playoff appearance since 2003 Brian Hill was fired and Stan Van Gundy was brought in to which Dwight claimed "Basketball will be fun again" and fun it was. 2008 saw the Magic and Dwight explode. Dwight even competed in the dunk contest that year. This happened.
SUPERMAN WAS BORN! Magic fans went crazy and we reached the 2nd round of the playoffs for the first time since the 90's on the back of our young superstar rising center. Some were saying he might be the best center in the league. He certainly had a nickname now.
2009. My favorite year as a Magic fan. Nobody had the Magic in the Finals that year. But they reached the Finals. Largely behind the great play of Hedo and Rashard but also largely because of the defense and dunks of Dwight Howard and had the ball rolled the other way a few times this post might have looked a little different. The year after the finals Dwight was on a mission. His offense had improved a little but he was still the dominating defensive player he was. The Magic rode him and dominated all the way to the ECF where they were soundly defeated by the Celtics. While many of us didn't know it then. This was the end of the good times for the Magic and Dwight Howard.
2011 Dwight came out with an offensive flurry proving that he had the offensive game many wondered about him. He carried this team. It wasn't enough. An awful mid season trade lead to a team that was a shell of it's former self and lead to a first round exit. The Magic managed to go backwards every year since 2009 and that was it. The fun was over.
Coming out of the lockout Dwight demanded a trade. "Dwight why do you want to leave?" we asked! We never really got an answer. A season of strangeness and rumors emerged as Dwight played. Where will he go? The Lakers? The Mavericks? THE NETS!? YOU WANT TO GO TO THE NETS!? WHY THE NETS!? We all screamed confused as to of all teams why Dwight wanted to go to the Nets. Then it hit me. This wasn't about winning. This was about his brand and his market. It was about him wanting to go to a large market. In a way I understood it. I didn't like it but I understood it. But then you signed a clause that would keep you in Orlando for another year? "Maybe he will stay" we said. "There's hope" If only we knew what you would do I would have been screaming my head off that they trade you right then and there.
In one famous moment Stan Van Gundy, diet pepsi in hand, ousted Dwight for the team killer he was. Dwight demanded Stan be fired. It was out. Stan knew it. Dwight knew it. We knew it. Things were going to change. After another first round exit where Dwight was injured it was time for changes. Alex Martins gave Dwight his wish and fired Stan Van Gundy. "Well maybe now that they did that he'll want to stay?" No he demanded another trade the minute the Finals ended. We were done with it. At that moment any liking for Dwight left in the Magic fan base was gone. He was nothing to us. Dwight had singlehandedly destroyed an entire team in one season. He asked for people to be fired and yet he still wanted a trade. There was obviously no "loyalty" here. It was an overgrown baby destroying his old toy so he could go to his shiny new one.
We all know the story by now. An offseason of "where will Dwight go next" took place and Dwight was finally traded. Dwight, Chris Duhon, Earl Clark, and Jason Richardson are all being traded to the Lakers/Sixers (J-Rich). The Magic will be recieving Aaron Aflallo, Al Harrington, draft picks and some other players in the trade. I'm okay with the trade. A lot of people have problems with it but I'm just relieved to be done with this. No longer will we have to listen to the latest Dwight rumor. The team can finally start to rebuild. We can finally look towards the future.
Wednesday, August 8, 2012
30 for 30
Last night on Twitter I asked if you could make a 30 for 30 what you would do it on. The response was overwhelming. I'm gonna put down all the topics I was given and I'll be sure to mention which one are my favorites.
Bears-Packers
So much history here. This would be a great 30 for 30.
2010 Saints
I think instead of just the 2010 Saints they should do one on Katrina and how the team's return was embraced and the path that lead to the Super Bowl.
Barry Sanders story
This could be good
Curtis Martin
Interesting guy with an interesting story. Could be done well.
The Heart and Hustle Magic. Shaq and Penny. The departure of Shaq and the fall of the Magic.
This team fascinates me. I would love a 30 for 30 on them. Shaq leaving Orlando and how it destroyed the team for a decade. Penny's injuries. If any of these could have a 30 for 30 or just one big 30 for 30 on the team from the 90's up to the early-mid 2000's I would love it.
The 2004 Olympic Basketball Team
This could be a really good one. There's a lot of interest that comes with this team.
The 90's cowboys
Very popular for a reason.
Mawse and Jason Williams as HS teammates
Don't know much about these guys but a lot of people mentioned them.
John Thompson and Georgetown
College sports have a place in all our hearts.
Griffey Jr
Ken Griffey Jr was supposed to be an all time great. Injuries plagued him. I'd like to see one about him.
Lakers/Kings, Game 6 WCF 2002
A lot of people got excited when this one got mentioned. If done right could be great. I would love to see them buildup the greatness of the two teams at the beginning of it.
Tecmo Super Bowl
Maybe elaborate it to Sports and Video Games? Could be fun.
Malice at the palace
I think many of us have been asking for this one already. I still remember watching it happen live on TV.
The 99 Bulls
How does a team go from championship to nothing in one offseason? When MJ retires and other circumstances happen not even this sounds so crazy.
The ABA/NBA merger
I want this one. The ABA was so important to the NBA we have today.
The battle of lebron and carmelo back in their rookie years
If done right this could be fun.
Jordan's Flu Game
We all know about the famous flu game.
Summer of 98: Sosa & McGwire HR Race
This one you would have to get into Balco and Steroids. Could good if done well.
Kenny Anderson
Another one that could be really good.
I think what this makes obvious is that sports has tons of stories that we want to be told. There's a reason we love sports and the 30 for 30's show why we love sports. If you have any more suggestions leave them in the comments. I'd love to know what stories you want to have told.
Bears-Packers
So much history here. This would be a great 30 for 30.
2010 Saints
I think instead of just the 2010 Saints they should do one on Katrina and how the team's return was embraced and the path that lead to the Super Bowl.
Barry Sanders story
This could be good
Curtis Martin
Interesting guy with an interesting story. Could be done well.
The Heart and Hustle Magic. Shaq and Penny. The departure of Shaq and the fall of the Magic.
This team fascinates me. I would love a 30 for 30 on them. Shaq leaving Orlando and how it destroyed the team for a decade. Penny's injuries. If any of these could have a 30 for 30 or just one big 30 for 30 on the team from the 90's up to the early-mid 2000's I would love it.
The 2004 Olympic Basketball Team
This could be a really good one. There's a lot of interest that comes with this team.
The 90's cowboys
Very popular for a reason.
Mawse and Jason Williams as HS teammates
Don't know much about these guys but a lot of people mentioned them.
John Thompson and Georgetown
College sports have a place in all our hearts.
Griffey Jr
Ken Griffey Jr was supposed to be an all time great. Injuries plagued him. I'd like to see one about him.
Lakers/Kings, Game 6 WCF 2002
A lot of people got excited when this one got mentioned. If done right could be great. I would love to see them buildup the greatness of the two teams at the beginning of it.
Tecmo Super Bowl
Maybe elaborate it to Sports and Video Games? Could be fun.
Malice at the palace
I think many of us have been asking for this one already. I still remember watching it happen live on TV.
The 99 Bulls
How does a team go from championship to nothing in one offseason? When MJ retires and other circumstances happen not even this sounds so crazy.
The ABA/NBA merger
I want this one. The ABA was so important to the NBA we have today.
The battle of lebron and carmelo back in their rookie years
If done right this could be fun.
Jordan's Flu Game
We all know about the famous flu game.
This one you would have to get into Balco and Steroids. Could good if done well.
Kenny Anderson
Another one that could be really good.
I think what this makes obvious is that sports has tons of stories that we want to be told. There's a reason we love sports and the 30 for 30's show why we love sports. If you have any more suggestions leave them in the comments. I'd love to know what stories you want to have told.
Sunday, August 5, 2012
I know this isn't basketball related...
This has nothing to do with basketball. If you don't want to read it that's fine I don't expect you to. But it's the offseason and I felt like this would be cool to write about. I really wanted to get my thoughts on this somewhere out there.
Space
I've always lived 20 minutes away from NASA my entire life. So I'm used to space and it's many mysteries. Of course that doesn't make it any less cool. I'm used to watching shuttles exit the atmosphere. These shuttles performed amazing feats that had me in awe. My entire house would shake. I would walk out my front door and the shuttle is already gone. Amazingly fast. A fireball going through the sky. This is during the day of course. A night launch can only be described as the sun rising early. A shuttle launched at night lights up the whole sky. It's an experience that at one point I used to tell everyone they had to see once in their life. This unfortunately can not be anymore as former President Bush started during his term and President Obama finished during his the shutting down of the Shuttle Program. This made me angry. People in the area were laid off. I was wondering if I would ever get to watch something enter space ever again. I know we've landed a rover on mars before but I feel this is the first step to something more. Something big. I know I'm going to watch something light up the night sky as it enters space but this time it will be heading to Mars.
Space
I've always lived 20 minutes away from NASA my entire life. So I'm used to space and it's many mysteries. Of course that doesn't make it any less cool. I'm used to watching shuttles exit the atmosphere. These shuttles performed amazing feats that had me in awe. My entire house would shake. I would walk out my front door and the shuttle is already gone. Amazingly fast. A fireball going through the sky. This is during the day of course. A night launch can only be described as the sun rising early. A shuttle launched at night lights up the whole sky. It's an experience that at one point I used to tell everyone they had to see once in their life. This unfortunately can not be anymore as former President Bush started during his term and President Obama finished during his the shutting down of the Shuttle Program. This made me angry. People in the area were laid off. I was wondering if I would ever get to watch something enter space ever again. I know we've landed a rover on mars before but I feel this is the first step to something more. Something big. I know I'm going to watch something light up the night sky as it enters space but this time it will be heading to Mars.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)