Category Archives: Analysis

Bryan Colangelo’s Architectural Flaw

Title: Bryan Colangelo’s Architectural Flaw
Date: March 13, 2008
Original Source: Hoops Addict
Synopsis: Most of my work from Hoops Addict has since been lost from a server change-over they undertook, though I was lucky to find my backups. This article was a look at how most of Bryan Colangelo’s teams fair poorly in terms of rebounding differential, a potentially fatal flaw in his design plans for the Raptors.
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OJ Mayo, The New Juice at USC

Title: OJ Mayo, The New Juice at USC
Date: March 12, 2008
Original Source: The On Deck Circle
Synopsis: A profile of USC’s NBA prospect guard OJ Mayo in advance of March Madness. I remain a big fan.
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Supportless in Seattle

Title: Supportless in Seattle
Date: March 10, 2008
Original Source: Hoops Addict
Synopsis: After the semi-success of The ODC, thanks to Trev and Ryan McNeill I was able to branch out and began writing for Hoops Addict as well. Most of my work from there has since been lost from a server change-over they undertook, though I was lucky to find my backups. This article was a pleae for the basketball world to stop underrating Kevin Durant (that seems like a long time ago, no?).
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Delfino – Stay or Go?

Title: Delfino – Stay or Go?
Date: March 6, 2008
Original Source: The On Deck Circle
Synopsis: Carlos Delfino had performed well to date, but would it make sense for the Raptors to keep him in the mix for future seasons?
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Sifting Through the Cap

Title: Sifting Through the Cap
Date: March 6, 2008
Original Source: Hoops Addict
Synopsis: After the semi-success of The ODC, thanks to Trev and Ryan McNeill I was able to branch out and began writing for Hoops Addict as well. Most of my work from there has since been lost from a server change-over they undertook, though I was lucky to find my backups. This article was a look ahead to the 2008 offseason and the cap situations around the NBA.
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Running Diary of the Blue Jays’ Season Opener

Title: Running Diary of the Blue Jays’ Season Opener
Date: March 31, 2008
Original Source: The On Deck Circle
Synopsis: I tried to live blog/running diary the Blue Jays’ season opener, only to have it rained out.
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MMA Coming to Network TV

Title: MMA Coming to Network TV
Date: February 28, 2008
Original Source: The On Deck Circle
Synopsis: A look at how Elite XC’s deal to air on CBS could effect the Mixed Martial Arts world.
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NHL Trade Deadline Coverage

Title: NHL Trade Deadline Coverage
Date: February 26, 2008
Original Source: The On Deck Circle
Synopsis: Like I did for the NBA, I live-blogged the NHL Trade Deadline, complete with analysis of each trade with help from friends Paul and Matt.
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Blue Jays Bring Back Shannon Stewart

Title: Blue Jays Bring Back Shannon Stewart
Date: February 25, 2008
Original Source: The On Deck Circle
Synopsis: The Toronto Blue Jays added to their left field log-jam by acquiring Shannon Stewart, throwing him into the competition with Reed Johnson and Matt Stairs.
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Raptors Deal Dixon to Detroit

Title: Raptors Deal Dixon to Detroit
Date: February 21, 2008
Original Source: The On Deck Circle
Synopsis: I tried my hand at all-day NBA Trade Deadline coverage. This looks at the Raptors’ deal of Juan Dixon for Primoz Brezec.
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