hoopsaddict.com - 1/27/2009
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As with most anything in life, success in sports is measured on the basis of initial expectations just as much as absolute success. The Tampa Bay Devil Rays were far better than anyone expected, the New York Yankees missed the playoffs despite having an extremely high payroll, and the Arizona ...
hoopheadsnorth.blogspot.com - 1/27/2009
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Ever since the New Year, Andrea Bargnani has
really stepped it up. The production from the former...
#1 draft pick has increased dramatically. He has moved from a Darko comparison to a Dirk comparison. In this same time frame, Andrea looks to have stopped shaving and has grown a ridiculous beard ...
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MO' BETTER BEARD: Bearded Bargnani vs. Beardless Bargnani
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Raptors Republic - ESPN TrueHoop's Raptors Blog —
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Kings closely watching Miami/Toronto trade talk
Patients, Raptors cheered by visit
Harris to be a test
Parker makes mark
Parker finds a new home as point guard
Raptor tidbits - Messina still linked to Toronto, a closer look at Jawai
MO’ BETTER BEARD: Bearded Bargnani vs. Beardless Bargnani
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The Burden of High Expectations
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Toronto Raptors Linkage for January 27th from 07:28 to 22:40
The AltRaps Blog —
... - Video The Burden of High Expectations - As a Toronto Raptor fan, I know far too well how a season ripe with optimism can be darkened with a few untimely injuries and losing streaks. No, the Raptors aren t the worst team in the NBA this year, not even close, but they are performing significantly below expectations. ...
Hoops Addict Article - The Burden of High Expectations
The On Deck Circle —
... Re-debuted over at Hoops Addict too! An article on how it’s a little rougher cheering for a team with high expectations unmet (Chicago, Toronto) than a normal bad team (Clippers 1940-Present). Check it out! ...
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