Why ask Why?

Posted by Jimmy on Tuesday, December 12, 2006 @ 9:28am

Why was Mehmet Okur in the game when the jazz had a 20 point + lead last night? I don’t understand the decision and I am disappointed that he hurt his ankle. This is what the Salt Lake Tribune said regarding the injury, “Center Mehmet Okur “tweaked” his right ankle in the game’s final minutes, and said it was still sore after the game. He received treatment and said he would see how it feels today.” Lets all hope that it feels good today.



21 Game Review

Posted by Jimmy on Tuesday, December 12, 2006 @ 9:19am

In order to understand my perspective on the Jazz season thus far, I think it is important that you understand me a little bit better.  I am the fan that is consumed with emotion.  The fan that when things are going good is totally unrealistic about how well the Jazz are playing, and on the flip side when things are bad I am the unbearably negative fan. 

After 3 years of losing and mediocrity coming into this season I had my guard up.  I believed that we had paid way to much money for A.K., Okur, and Boozer and that we were destined for another mediocre season at best.  As with any new season there were some optimistic thoughts, especially with the additions of Derek Fisher, Paul Millsap, Dee Brown, and Ronnie Brewer.  However, Continue Reading This Entry »



Congrats to Coach Sloan

Posted by McSean on Tuesday, December 12, 2006 @ 2:05am

I just wanted to take a moment and congratulate Jerry Sloan on his 1,000th career victory. ESPN reported tonight that the Dallas Mavericks currently have 998 wins in their franchise history. That really puts this accomplishment into perspective.

It has not always been pretty, but the Jazz have been consistent and consistently good over the last 19 years. Thanks for the hard work and dedication. We hope to have you for 19 more!