Way too soon.

Kevin Duckworth passed away last night August 25, 2008. He was 44 years old.

Duckworth was huge player on the court, 7 feet tall and 300 pounds when he played. He was even a larger person off it. He was always involved in the community and was one of those rare athletes that was accessible. A huge heart.

Back in the early 90’s when the Blazers were competing for championships, as a child I would always pretend to be on the team, always comparing myself to the big fellow.

I feel like going and shooting some hoops.

RIP Duck.

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New...

Not only do we have a new logo. We have a new show airing tomorrow (8.22.08). Our old friend Bruce stops by to talk about Timbers and MLS coming to town.

I did want to hit on one other thing. One of the biggest upsets in Olympic history happened yesterday or the day before or when ever it happened in China. The US Softball team lost a game. It does not matter who beat them (Japan) just that they lost. This is the first time in they had lost in the Olympics and the first time the US has not won the gold medal. They gave up three runs in this game the same amount of runs they had given up, until this game, in the 2008 and 2004 Olympics combined.

Unfortunately for the US this might be the last time that softball will be played at the Olympics. The IOC in their wisdom has voted not to have it as a sport in the 2012 games in London. Mostly because it has been dominated by one country. So did Japan just save the sport? Time will tell.

I just want to know how an actual sport like softball gets voted out but we still have, trampoline, table tennis, equestrian (horses can win the Kentucky Derby but not a gold medal), and speed walking (just plain stupid).

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Blazers news

Brandon Roy to have Surgery!!!!!!!!!!!

Ok everyone lets just calm down. Roy is going in for arthroscopic surgery to repair a torn meniscus. This will be the second time Roy has gone through this procedure. The first time was in college and was on his right knee, this will be on his left knee. Typical recovery time is four to six weeks.

Roy should be back right around the time the Blazers start training camp. Meaning the only time he would miss is the volunteer workouts. So all in all everything should be fine Portland fans. My greatest concern here is that this guy just does not seem to be able to stay healthy missing 24 games his rookie year and 6 last year. If Portland is going to start contending for championships it starts with Roy.

McMillan says no to OKC

Nate McMillan recently told the Seattle Times that he does not want his retired jersey to be hung up in Oklahoma City. “I never played in Oklahoma City. I spent my who career in Seattle, you know.”

Good for you Nate.

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Pro Athletes and the Olympics

For some reason this is a hot button topic to some people. I’ve always thought the answer was quite easy. If the Olympics are such a huge event then they need the best in the world competing, and most of the time a professional athlete is the better than an amateur. It’s just common sense. It’s nice to have the stories of the underdogs, who had a rough life growing up and have overcome insurmountable odds, but I want to see the best of the best playing. And just because there are professionals does not mean that you don’t get those heart warming stories. Simply put the best athletes in the world need to be there to make the games legitimate. That means both the professional and amateurs needs to be present as long as they are the best to represent their country.

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