August 2012
1 post
How no net or cable have become a vacation of...
On Tuesday both my Internet and cable services went haywire on me when they just suddenly stopped working?
I called my cable company (who I won’t name, but it has the same initials as Tape Work Custard) and they said the earliest they could have a technician out to my house was by Friday morning.
At first, I was furious, how am I supposed to follow the Spurs without any Internet? How...
January 2012
2 posts
Recap: Ginobili injured in Spurs' loss to... →
Preview: Scouting the Timberwolves: Spurs to face... →
December 2011
12 posts
Preview: Spurs-Jazz Preview: Spurs look to rebound... →
Video: News4WOAI Sports Roundtable powered by... →
Writer takes you on journey as Spurs media →
A good friend of mine by the name of Aaron Preine who writes for the site PoundingTheRock.com wrote an excellent piece that I highly recommend everyone read who wants to know what it’s like in covering one of the greatest teams in sports, The San Antonio Spurs.
Recap: Martin's big second quarter helps Rockets... →
Preview: Spurs-Rockets Preview: Rockets boast... →
Recap: Ginobili, Blair help Spurs hand Clippers... →
Preview: Spurs-Clipper Preview: 'Lob City' makes... →
Recap: Ginobili leads Spurs to victory in season... →
Preview: Season opener: Spurs-Grizzlies preview →
Feature: Spurs' Joseph quietly silencing critics →
Preseason: Leonard save Spurs from overtime in... →
Preseason: Newcomers make debut, Spurs fall to... →
November 2011
1 post
The Other League That Can Benefit From The NBA... →
This was my first column for Crossover Chronicles that debuted last week. It’s still got a lot of relevance since we’re not sure if there will be a 2011-12’ NBA season yet….
August 2011
4 posts
Room for Improvement: Tiago Splitter →
After taking a week off since, you know, it’s the lockout. My R.F.I. series continued Wednesday as I analyzed the Brazilian Tiago Splitter.
Find out what he needs to improve on either this coming season or the following season because there may not be a 2011-12’ season.
Writer's Sound Off: Open Mic →
It’s an open mic week as Michael De Leon, Trevor Zickgraf, and I give open ended Spurs topics that are on our mind.
Mike dives into the NBA lockout and how losing a whole season isn’t something that scares the players.
Trevor gives his reasons why he’s disappointed in Texas basketball’s head coach Rick Barnes, the FIBA Americas tournament, and a trade he thinks the Spurs...
July 2011
16 posts
This is a classic off of Drop Dead...
Room for Improvement: Manu Ginobili →
My R.F.I. series continued this week when I analyzed fan favorite Manu Ginobili. Find out what Manu will need to do in his potential last two years of his career!
Writer's Sound Off: Trade Targets →
Trevor Zickgraf and I discuss some of the Spurs’ trade targets and players that have some realistic chance of being traded for said targets.
What's the deal with Ryan Richards? →
Who is this Ryan Richards player I’ve been writing or tweeting about lately? Is there a chance he will play for the Spurs soon? Since he’s only 20 years old, can he go play with the Austin Toros? I tackle all of these questions in my latest column.
Room for Improvement: Tim Duncan →
I went into this R.F.I. with one question in mind: is Tim Duncan really aging that dramatically? Check my findings as I put the Greatest Power forward to play the game under the analytical microscope.
Writer's Sound Off: Lockout Pros and Cons →
Michael DeLeon and I discuss the pros (they’re scarce) and the cons of losing some games due to the NBA lockout. Of course, we and all hoops fans/writers hope that no games are lost and everyone is ready for training camp in September.
Room for Improvement: Matt Bonner →
You’ve got it, “Coach B” is the next Spur put into the R.F.I. series. Be sure to check out the other Spurs that I’ve written about thus far: DeJuan Blair, James Anderson, Da’Sean Butler, Danny Green, Gary Neal, and George Hill before he was traded to the Brickyard 500.
Writer's Sound Off: Locked Out →
Michael De Leon, Jake Faunce, Trevor Zickgraf, and I give our takes on the NBA lockout that is currently underway. We give our thoughts on who is to blame, how long we expect the lockout to last, and who is it hurting the most?
How the NBA draft affects Da'Sean Butler →
I did another Q & A with Caleb Wygal of the SmokingMusket.com. In the piece, I tell Wygal and all West Virginia fans how the trades the Spurs made in the NBA draft will affect Butler.
On the first day of the NBA Lockout, I figured...
June 2011
15 posts
Spurscast #252: Draft Recap →
Michael De Leon, Jeff Garcia, Jake Faunce, Trevor Zickgraf, and I discuss the San Antonio Spurs’ 2011 draft. We delve into the George Hill trade for draft picks, the over stacked winged position, the realization that Richard Jefferson’s contract is pretty much un-tradable, and we talk about the new kids on the block: Kawhi Leonard, Cory Joseph, Erazem Lorbek, Davis Bertans, and Adam...
Room for Improvement: Gary Neal →
My Room for Improvement series continues as I analyze the “Sniper” Gary Neal. Be sure to check out the other four players that I’ve analyzed: DeJuan Blair, James Anderson, Da’Sean Butler, and Danny Green. I also wrote on George Hill before he was traded, Pacers fans can see what Hill needed to improve on from a San Antonio Spurs perspective.
Spurs' 2011 Draft Report Card →
What was the motive for trading George Hill? Did it make the team better or worse? What would one grade the team’s moves last night?
Room for Improvement: Danny Green →
The 5th installment of my R.F.I. series continues as I dissect and examine Spurs forward Danny Green. Find out why I strongly believe Green will be an upgrade over Richard Jefferson.
Let’s go back to 2003. On this year, Thrice...
Writer's Sound Off: Parker's Trade Value →
Project Spurs writers Jake Faunce, Trevor Zickgraf, and I responded to our thoughts of what we felt Tony Parker’s trade value was in the trade market right now. Have a listen and leave us comments if you like any of the idea’s that we pose.
What Is Da'Sean Butler's Future with the San... →
Last week, Caleb Wygal of SmokingMusket.com helped me out in my Room for Improvement: Da’Sean Butler column. This week, I answered a few questions from a Spurs perspective for Mountaineer fans.
Writer's Roundtable: Are the Spurs still the gold... →
Jake Faunce and I discuss this topic in this week’s segment.
Room for Improvement: Da'Sean Butler →
This is the 4th installment of the R.F.I. series. Da’Sean Butler is this weeks player. Be sure to have look at the other three pieces; DeJuan Blair, George Hill, and James Anderson.
Even after three years, Spurs still have similar...
My grandfather is celebrating his 80th birthday this coming Friday. For it, I’m putting together a movie with a lot of pictures and video clips. I decided to go into my external hard drive and dig for some files. In my findings, I found an old column from 2008. It’s from the summer after the San Antonio Spurs were defeated in the Western Conference finals by the Los Angeles Lakers in...
Room for Improvement: James Anderson →
This is the third installment of the R.F.I. series. In the first two pieces, I focused on DeJuan Blair and George Hill. Today, I concentrated on James Anderson and what he will need to do to make an impact next season. I also mentioned ‘The Matrix’ tho…..
Writer's Roundtable: Spurs' International Players →
Jake Faunce, Trevor Zickgraf and I sound off on whether or not we support the Spurs’ international players playing in the World Championships this summer.
Is it ok since there will be a lockout? What if they get hurt? (As Manu did in 08’) Etc.
