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Blatche Comes to Play, Tapscott Wins Debut
If Andray Blatche brought it like that every night, Eddie Jordan would still have a job. The talented but inconsistent fourth-year forward was the story of tonight's 124-100 over the mildly-interested Golden State Warriors. Blatche is the first player in the NBA to have at least 25 points, 12 rebounds, five assist and five blocks since Jermaine O'Neal did it on Feb. 27, 2007. Not bad stuff. Other notables: -I dug the big lineup...Please click on the title to continue reading this entry.
Andray Blatche Stinks, Literally
Andray Blatche Stinks, Literally
truthaboutit.net — Last night against the Miami Heat, as players were getting settled on the bench for the commencement... of the 3rd quarter, Andray Blatche decided to unleash a dirty bomb upon his teammates, Nick Young and Dominic McGuire. Luckily, there is documentation on the reaction stages of Nick Young. (more) Andray Blatche Stinks, Literally
Jordan Fired, Tapscott to Take Over
voices.washingtonpost.com — According to sources familiar with the situation, the Wizards have relieved Coach Eddie Jordan of his duties.... Jordan was informed of the decision this morning. Ed Tapscott, who had carried the title of Director of Player Development but traveled with ... (more) Jordan Fired, Tapscott to Take Over
Give Me The Rock :: Day 29 of 180: Blatche is the new Marion
Give Me The Rock :: Day 29 of 180: Blatche is the new Marion
givemetherock.com — Line of the Night: Nothing disturbs tranquility like Andray Blatche (1.54) blocking 5 shots in addition to... scoring 25 points and grabbing 12 rebounds. He also had 5 assists and 2 steals, and even made a three! Hello New Shawn Marion! (more) Give Me The Rock :: Day 29 of 180: Blatche is the new Marion
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"Coach Jordan will be a lifelong friend and somone I communicate with for the rest of my life,"...
Bullets Forever — ... Wizards Insider with Caron Butler's thoughts on Eddie Jordan and Ed Tapscott. The Obama comparison gives me an excuse to post this. Yeah, it makes fun of the Wizards, but you have to be able to laugh in times like these, and this gave me a chuckle. ...

And So The Ed Tapscott Era Begins, Wizards-Warriors Game 12 Recap
Truth About It - Washington Wizards Blog — ... [Blatche Comes to Play, Tapscott Wins Debut - Ivan Carter, Wizards Insider] ...

Tapscott = Obama
DC Pro Sports Report — ... Antawn Jamison’s 25 points and 11 rebounds, Caron Butler’s 35 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 3 steals, and game MVP Andray Blatche’s 25 points, 12 rebounds, 5 assists, and 5 blocks. Javale McGee added 14 points and 5 rebounds in 20 minutes and Dee Brown chipped in with 10 points on 4-4 shooting. Not since Jermaine O’Neal in February 2007 has a player scored at least 25 points, grabbed at least 12 rebounds and had at least 5 assists and blocks as Blatche did last night. Jamison was asked where this Blatche has been all year:“I don’t know but I like that it’s here ...

So what can we expect from Ed Tapscott
Bullets Forever — ... One of the immediate things Tapscott did was to turn to what he called the "eight plus two plan."  The idea is that there are eight guys who will play solid minutes every game no matter the circumstance, with about two of the remaining four guys on the team playing based on "matchups."  The question of whether a coach should play only the same guys every game or base his substitution patterns on "feel" is a continuous debate among coaches.  Eddie Jordan, as we know, veered more toward the "feel" way of thinking, which drew a lot of ire among all of us.   ...

Eddie Jordan, A Week Later
Truth About It - Washington Wizards Blog — ... "Coach Jordan will be a lifelong friend and someone I communicate with for the rest of my life. To see him go, that was tough. That's why I didn't talk yesterday because it hurt....." -Caron Butler ...

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