BallHype Forum - Cleveland Sports

Comment by Swope in Anyone Still Come Around These Parts?

Wed, 16 Jan 2008 15:32:05 +1800

I almost threw up in my mouth when I saw the wire come across with this news. Every win they get is a credit to the players. Brown is supposed to be some defensive genious, but he can't even get that part right. Usually it's only against good teams that the Cavs have no D, but Memphis? One of the worst teams in the league was scoring at will on Brown. Even last year, I was hoping they would be the first team to win a championship and then fire their head coach the next day.

Comment by ampbyu in Anyone Still Come Around These Parts?

Tue, 15 Jan 2008 21:36:13 +1800

I was kind of shocked they extended him. I wasn't expecting it. After all, this shouldn't be a .500 team.

I agree with you on all points. The offense has been, is, and will be terrible. LeBron dribbles and everyone else watches.

But what's the front office doing? I find it hard to believe that they aren't able to mess around with the cap in some way that would land somebody better than Devin Brown. It makes me sad inside to think that the Cavs key free agent acquisition over the summer was Devin Brown. Of all people...

Ferry did a great job assembling what the Cavs have now. The problem is they need one more piece. Hughes could be that piece but he's the king of inconsistent.

I think it comes down to this -- the front office wanted to show everybody stability and trust in the face of hard times. So they extended Mike Brown. And instead of being in awe of their integrity, I want to go make myself some lunch...

Replying to: FilteringCraig

Comment by FilteringCraig in Anyone Still Come Around These Parts?

Tue, 15 Jan 2008 15:05:27 +1800

I got all my thoughts together on this one and posted it.

http://ballhype.com/story/why_give_mike_brown_an_extension/

Replying to: Sarge

Comment by Sarge in Anyone Still Come Around These Parts?

Tue, 15 Jan 2008 13:34:03 +1800

Cleveland: Unnecessarily Extending Head Coach Contracts since 2006

Replying to: FilteringCraig

Comment by FilteringCraig in Anyone Still Come Around These Parts?

Tue, 15 Jan 2008 12:30:30 +1800

That's awesome. We were hurting for callers this week. :-)

So, how do you feel about Mike Brown's extension? I think it is absolutely miserable.

Brown can't solve the third quarter woes.

Brown still has no offensive sets to end games other than LeBron dribbling out the clock and shooting a fade-away.

Brown still doesn't do anything good in developing young players. Daniel Gibson basically forced his hand, and yet he STILL got pushed back to the bench in favor of Larry Hughes and Sasha.

I know Brown has had success, but I just don't attribute it to him. He is a good defensive coach, but he is far from a complete X's and O's guy.

Comment by ampbyu in Anyone Still Come Around These Parts?

Sun, 13 Jan 2008 11:49:55 +1800

There's ALWAYS something going on in Cleveland sports... Listened to some of the show on your site, Craig. Not bad. I may just have to call in next week.

Comment by FilteringCraig in Anyone Still Come Around These Parts?

Sat, 12 Jan 2008 13:07:33 +1800

Hey Sarge, you can have a plug if I don't get all nervous and forget. :-) This is show number 1, so my nervous energy is high.

Replying to: Sarge

Comment by Sarge in Anyone Still Come Around These Parts?

Fri, 11 Jan 2008 14:13:16 +1800

only if i get a plug :)

Replying to: FilteringCraig

Comment by FilteringCraig in Anyone Still Come Around These Parts?

Fri, 11 Jan 2008 11:53:49 +1800

Oh hell yeah. As long as the Cavs are playing and as the Buckeyes Basketball team heads toward March, I am here.

Also, I have a radio show on WKNR2 that will debut on Saturday January 12th. That is 1540 AM in Cleveland at 11:00 AM until 12:00.

You can also stream it on their website. I would love it if some of you people would listen and call. This is the debut show, so I don't know how many callers there will be.

http://www.espncleveland.com/

Comment by Sarge in Anyone Still Come Around These Parts?

Thu, 10 Jan 2008 14:09:53 +1800

Slow time of the year for Cleveland Sports, but just wondering if this place has a pulse...

Comment by mcfarlp in Can you believe the game that LeBron just had?

Fri, 1 Jun 2007 04:24:52 +1900

It's so cliche, but I feel like I was a "Witness" tonight. LeBron was so "In The Zone" that it didn't matter what Detroit threw at him. To score 29 of the last 30 points in a crucial game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals is just unbelievable. The Cavs will close these guys out in Game 6 this time around.

Comment by mcfarlp in Cavs clinch home court for 1st round of playoffs

Fri, 13 Apr 2007 06:14:46 +1900

Cavs cruised past New Jersey with some nice dunks by LeBron to clinch home court to open the playoffs. The Cavs also pulled their record even with the Bulls (tho the Bulls hold the tie breaker). The Cavs have 3 very winnable games left vs ATL, PHI and MIL. The Bulls remaining schedule includes CHA, WAS and NJ. Washington is very banged up and shouldn't offer much resistance to the Bulls. The Cavs need to hope either Charlotte or New Jersey can upset the Bulls so the Cavs can secure home court thru the second round of the playoffs.

This game could be a preview of a first round matchup with New Jersey if the Cavs win out and the Bulls lose. Go Cavs!

Comment by mcfarlp in Browns have 3rd pick in the draft. What should they do?

Fri, 6 Apr 2007 04:57:34 +1900

Quinn visited Cleveland today wearing an orange shirt. Jamarcus Russell and Adrian Peterson were in Cleveland yesterday. All 3 are intriguing players that could help the Browns get back to playoff contention. Calvin Johnson might be the best wide receiver prospect in years. And what Browns fan could forget about the woes of the offensive line. What should the Browns do with the 3rd pick?

Comment by mcfarlp in Grady goin' gonzo! Should he still be leading off?

Fri, 6 Apr 2007 04:36:39 +1900

Grady Sizemore took the White Sox deep for the 3rd straight game. He's off to a tremendous start this season. I know he's got good speed, but should Eric Wedge start hitting him third instead of leadoff?

Comment by mcfarlp in Go Tribe!

Thu, 5 Apr 2007 04:39:49 +1900

Grady continues to love White Sox pitching. 2nd home run in 2 games. Is it too early to start the Grady Sizemore for MVP chant?

Comment by mcfarlp in Go Tribe!

Tue, 3 Apr 2007 04:49:29 +1900

Great way to get the season started. Grady Sizemore smacked the second pitch of opening day for a home run. The Indians hung 8 runs on White Sox starting pitcher Jose Contreras in 1 inning. Gotta love the Cleveland offense! I know it's just one win, but you've gotta love spanking the ChiSox.

Comment by mcfarlp in No Buckeyes?

Mon, 12 Mar 2007 06:48:12 +1900

Trying to drum up some hype? :) I've been meaning to get to that. :)

patrick

Replying to: Jason

Comment by Jason in Have the Cavs found their PG in Hughes?

Fri, 9 Mar 2007 18:59:01 +1800

Hughes was great in '04-05. Now, if he can just stay healthy ...

Replying to: mcfarlp

Comment by Jason in No Buckeyes?

Fri, 9 Mar 2007 18:56:06 +1800

Where's the Ohio State love? Do they have to wait for a Columbus Sports group?

Comment by mcfarlp in Have the Cavs found their PG in Hughes?

Fri, 9 Mar 2007 06:54:23 +1800

The Cavs seem to be on a roll since Larry Hughes replaced Daniel Gibson at the point. Is Hughes the point guard they've been searching for over the last two years? It seems like LeBron and the Cavs are playing their best basketball of the season over the last 3 games. LeBron has averaged 36+ ppg with Hughes as PG, and Hughes has averaged 20 ppg over this stretch.