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And One And One posted 6/27/2008 from blog.cleveland.com [flag]
If you don't have summer plans, you do now. And if you do have summer plans, they just changed. Welcome to Court Rivals, my vote for best new Web site of 2008. The site is beautiful, easy to navigate, and lets the user build a basketball team of their own. Yeah, you heard it here first. Build your own basketball team. (Interview with Kevin Kazimir) ... [link]

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  • The World of Isaac The World of Isaac
    +2
    Pretty interesting idea they've come up with....
    Posted 6/27/2008 [reply] [flag]
    • And One And One
      +2

      Jeff Wong and I are putting together a team. Interested?

      Posted 6/27/2008 [reply] [flag]
  • AEM AEM
    +1

    Ok, this looks too cool, count me in cause I love this type of stuff. Yay, another thing that will drive my wife nuts because it has to do with sports (lol)

    AEM

    Posted 6/27/2008 [reply] [flag]
    • And One And One
      +1

      AEM:

      Jeff is out of town today; I'll let him know you're on the team. Go ahead and join the site and create a player. I am a 7'1" forward. :)

      We need a name for the team, too. Thoughts?

      C

      Posted 6/27/2008 [reply] [flag]
  • AEM AEM
    +1

    I am Jonny Carolina (lol) 6'4" guard.

    Well, if you are going to recruit in here called them the Hypers (from Ball Hype). (lol)

    BTW, if you have a spot on your FFL league I love to join and play with you guys!

    AEM

    Posted 6/27/2008 [reply] [flag]
    • And One And One
      +1

      The Hypers. I love it. I don't have a FFL but FFGoat does, I'm pretty sure. Jeff is a guard, too. So we have a forward and two guards. Do you know anyone else you can invite?

      C

      Posted 6/27/2008 [reply] [flag]
  • AEM AEM
    +1

    Hmmmm, off the top of my head no, but I am sure that someone we can find. Heck, how many do we need, just the starting 5, or we need bench warmers?

    AEM

    Posted 6/27/2008 [reply] [flag]
  • la287 la287
    +1
    I already have my own player there. Let me know when something's set up, and I'll pull a Carlos Boozer.
    Posted 6/27/2008 [reply] [flag]
    • And One And One
      +1

      la287!!! You knew and you didn't tell us sooner???

      I am Frank Basloe, the man who believes Naismith did not invent the game. Will you really join us? Do you like The Hypers for a name?

      C

      Posted 6/27/2008 [reply] [flag]
  • AEM AEM
    +1

    Also if you check their forum there is several players looking for a team. Maybe we can bring them on? I am sure with all the NBA/basketball people around here that finding seven more should be easy.

    AEM

    Posted 6/27/2008 [reply] [flag]
  • AEM AEM
    +1

    There is a free agency thread, but I can't get into it because I am not yet with the email (my email is not working so I haven't received it from them).

    Now we are 4. See, pretty soon you are going to have to turn them away (lol).

    AEM

    Posted 6/27/2008 [reply] [flag]
  • la287 la287
    +1

    Yeah, I've been playing it for a couple months now. Just didn't want to admit my childish addiction.

    I think we should try and fill out the roster with as many bloggers as we can before resorting the their forums. Of course, for this to work, people have to log in multiple times a day to train their player.

    Posted 6/27/2008 [reply] [flag]
    • And One And One
      +1

      That's what Jeff and I have been doing for two days - since we stumbled on the site. Training, training, training. Frank Basloe is a weak passer and I am determined to help him. :)

      OK, let's stick to bloggers for now. Let's all send out some e-mails and ask people to join.

      C

      Posted 6/27/2008 [reply] [flag]
    • And One And One
      +1

      Or stay logged on all day. That's what I do.

      But I work from home.

      Posted 6/28/2008 [reply] [flag]
  • AEM AEM
    +1

    I am in it to win it!

    I do not do anything half way, I like doing these types of things.

    AEM

    Posted 6/27/2008 [reply] [flag]
  • la287 la287
    +1
    What's the team name and password?
    Posted 6/27/2008 [reply] [flag]
    • And One And One
      +1

      Don't have one yet. That's why I was asking if you liked "The Hypers." We need a name and then I can set up the team and send out the password.

      C

      Posted 6/27/2008 [reply] [flag]
  • And One And One
    +1

    Here's the scoop

    Team Name = The Hypers

    Password = erinjason

    Who's with me?

    C

    Posted 6/27/2008 [reply] [flag]
    • Erin Erin
      +2
      Yet another reason to keep this marriage thing going - would hate to disrupt your fantasy league by splitting up the password.
      Posted 6/28/2008 [reply] [flag]
      • AEM AEM
        +1

        What the community wouldn't do for you and Jason eh?

        AEM

        Posted 6/28/2008 [reply] [flag]
      • And One And One
        +3

        Always happy to help. My mom used to say:

        Love is blind.

        Marriage is an institution.

        Therefore, marriage is an institution for the blind.

        Or something like that. :)

        Posted 6/28/2008 [reply] [flag]
        • AEM AEM
          +1

          My wife just read this and said "I was a lot more than blind to marry you AEM" lol

          Well, so much for that eh?

          AEM

          Posted 6/28/2008 [reply] [flag]
          • And One And One
            +2
            Oh, I like her? Does she want to be on our team?
            Posted 6/28/2008 [reply] [flag]
            • AEM AEM
              +1

              She should have been the blogger of the family, everyone likes her more than me (yes, I am whining OK? LOL JK)

              AEM

              Posted 6/28/2008 [reply] [flag]
  • AEM AEM
    +1

    I will be once my email works and they let me in!

    AEM

    Posted 6/28/2008 [reply] [flag]
  • AEM AEM
    +1

    I am in now (my email is all debugged). Working out Jonny C right now!

    AEM

    Posted 6/28/2008 [reply] [flag]
    • And One And One
      +1

      What is Jonny C's weakness? Did you join the team? Frank Basloe is a conditioning machine. :)

      Posted 6/28/2008 [reply] [flag]
      • AEM AEM
        +1

        Blocking and dunking are his weaknesses.

        In last night's game Jonny C (as the fans as come to call him (lol)) had 11 points and 8 assists. Yes, he was a bit sloopy with the ball, 2 TO's, but overall not a bad game!

        We need a couple of more players now so at least the starting five is "real" lol

        AEM

        Now back to training the 6'4" point guard, today Court Rivals, next year MSG and the NBA Draft! LOL

        Posted 6/28/2008 [reply] [flag]
  • And One And One
    +1

    Proud to announce The Hypers beat the Boston Blazers last night. Our first game and it's a win!! Tonight - the Brooklyn Bouncers. Let's make Erin and Jason proud!

    Train, people, train!!

    Posted 6/28/2008 [reply] [flag]
  • And One And One
    +1

    Here's your team captain's stats:

    Speed: 14
    Endurance: 12
    Ball Handling: 12
    Passing: 12
    Shooting: 17
    3 Point Shooting: 11
    Free Throws: 14
    Dunking: 29
    Rebounding: 29
    Blocking: 33
    Defense: 25
    Leadership: 27

    Conditioning as we speak - Speed Kills.

    Posted 6/28/2008 [reply] [flag]
    • AEM AEM
      +1

      Jonny Carolina

      Speed: 22

      Endurance: 12

      Ball Handling: 21

      Shooting: 22

      2 Pt Shooting: 23

      FT Shooting: 21

      Dunking: 18

      Rebounding: 19

      Blocking: 13

      Defense: 21

      Leadership: 22

      Posted 6/28/2008 [reply] [flag]
      • And One And One
        +1
        Jonny Carolina will be brilliant and unstoppable when his endurance increases. Nice work, Jonny C.
        Posted 6/28/2008 [reply] [flag]
  • AEM AEM
    +1

    Hey C,

    Is Jeff going to join?

    AEM

    Posted 6/28/2008 [reply] [flag]
    • And One And One
      +1

      AEM:

      Jeff will join when he gets back to town tomorrow.

      C

      Posted 6/28/2008 [reply] [flag]
      • AEM AEM
        +1

        I have sent out a couple of emails to guys I know in here, no response from either one yet, let's hope they do join, that would make it 6 people in all, not bad.

        AEM

        Posted 6/28/2008 [reply] [flag]
        • And One And One
          +1
          Do we want to stick with sports bloggers for now?
          Posted 6/28/2008 [reply] [flag]
          • AEM AEM
            +1

            Who else did you have in mind?

            People we know outside of BH?

            Or the forum of CR?

            To me all is well as long as they keep up with the team and make us move up!

            AEM

            Posted 6/28/2008 [reply] [flag]
            • And One And One
              +1
              Brought it up because la287 mentioned yesterday he wanted to stick with bloggers. Let's see if he responds. If not, the team captain will make an executive decision. :)
              Posted 6/28/2008 [reply] [flag]
              • la287 la287
                +1
                I've sent out some invites on Court Rivals. If we fill up and a blogger wants to join, we'll make room.
                Posted 6/28/2008 [reply] [flag]
  • AEM AEM
    +1

    And there were four!

    AEM

    Posted 6/29/2008 [reply] [flag]
  • And One And One
    +1

    Check out the forums. Just posted a couple of comments. Have to confess Frank slept in this morning but he's hitting the gym as we speak.

    We need to think of some awards. AEM for outstanding Web site contribution. la287 for knowing the ropes. Malice for joining. :)

    Posted 6/29/2008 [reply] [flag]
  • AEM AEM
    +1

    Finishing up some work and then I will finish the web site.

    I am going to work on the t-shirts too (lol).

    AEM

    Posted 6/29/2008 [reply] [flag]
  • And One And One
    +2
    This Monday, June 30th, 2008, there will be no game simmed at 4 AM Eastern Time because that game will be simmed at 10 PM Eastern Time instead.

    This time change will be permanent barring any issues that may arise with changing the game time (such as the server exploding due to the spike in traffic)

    For those of you who don't know, this is a necessary step we have to take to prepare the site for live play-by-play (which will hopefully be rolled out sometime shortly thereafter).

    Along with the game time change, the following will be in effect:
    - Rosters will lock at 8 PM ET and unlock at 10 PM ET
    - Coaching sliders will lock at 8 PM ET and unlock at 10 PM ET

    ---edit: The following will still remain in place:
    Training credits are still being awarded at midnight
    Divisions changes/realignments are staying at 4:30 AM
    Chemistries will remain being awarded at 5 AM.


    Thank you for playing Court Rivals!
    Posted 6/29/2008 [reply] [flag]

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Court Rivals - There is No Off Season in Basketball
Published 7/20/2008 by Patrick at Give Me The Rock
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