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Mind games — Sports slumps more psychological than physical

Jimmy's Sneakers | 6:51 a.m. Feb. 12, 2008

Did anyone else read Espn's Sport's Guys All-star memory about hanging with Kyle Korver's "Banana Republic" possee at an all-star party a few years ago? Good stuff.

CJ FONVILLE | 6:58 a.m. Feb. 12, 2008

He'll be alright!

CJ Reese | 6:58 a.m. Feb. 12, 2008

Nice Burns.

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CJ Anderson | 7:00 a.m. Feb. 12, 2008

Just get out, and take 5% of your grade with ya. CJ is doing fine.

Jimmy's Stinkers | 8:05 a.m. Feb. 12, 2008

Jimmy says what does Banana Republic have to do with basketball or this article? Jimmy says...........

Anonymous | 8:26 a.m. Feb. 12, 2008

At least we got a great guy playing well on the road. This mixes well with many of our players who do not do as well there. Go Kyle!

Mac | 9:37 a.m. Feb. 12, 2008

Junst remind these players of four simple words: "Regression to the mean."

In other words, if a player averages 40% over time, they will always shoot that percentage over the course of several games. Thus, if they have a few "slump" games in the 20%, I can guarentee you they will eventually have a few breakout games of 60%. So, just keep shooting!

Remember, regression to the mean!

Krease | 10:55 a.m. Feb. 12, 2008

Mercy is for the weak! An enemy deserves no mercy!
Jazz need to play tough no matter who they play. Tough is not dirty or thug unless you lower yourself to the Fakers,Ticks,or Thuggets!

Jimmy's Sneakers | 11:46 a.m. Feb. 12, 2008

@ Jimmy's Stinkers.

Not much, other than it talks a little bit about Korver and it has his pic attached to the article, and Jimmy read the other article last night so it was fresh on Jimmy's mind.

Jimmy's Sneakers | 12:25 p.m. Feb. 12, 2008

Jimmy thinks that there are a lot of haters out there. Jimmy knows a lot more about basketball then he is given credit for. Jimmy thinks Korver is going to be huge in the playoffs for the Jazz and eventually Collins will come up big. Jimmy says Collins is a hard worker and a leader in the locker room because he brings experience and he is a sold defender and rebounder.

Can fix it. | 1:01 p.m. Feb. 12, 2008

Your huge player salary is weighing on your mind....

Give it to me! Yeah, that's the ticket.
and all your slums will be over....

Jazzsmack | 1:34 p.m. Feb. 12, 2008

Kyle Korver is a good addition and should be on the floor at the end of the game like he usually is. I like the way he has fit in here and I think he is happy. I am very impressed. By the way whoever keeps posing as me stop it and get your OWN name. Keep shooting Kyle.

NY Jazzfan | 6:15 p.m. Feb. 12, 2008

Who cares? If we can have his "threat" of a three which helps spread the floor in ESA; and, he can stay hot on the road...we're in a good place!

Jazzsmack | 12:19 a.m. Feb. 13, 2008

TO MODERATOR AND EVERYONE: The person entering posts under the name jazzsmack is not jazzsmack but an identity thief.

Continuing to do so compromises the credibility and integrity of the forum and everyone who contributes to it.

If you disagree with what I have been posting on these forums then man up and say so under your own name. That how these forums works rather than playing your childish games.

rvalens2 | 2:17 a.m. Feb. 13, 2008

RE: Jimmy's Sneakers

Okay Jimmy, here's your chance.

Please enlighten all of us as to why you know a lot more about basketball than you are given credit for? You needn't provide your real name but a background Bio would go a long way towards silencing your critics.

Personally, I find your 3rd person speech a bit annoying. However, I am willing to give you credit for a number of interesting posts.

P.S. You don't happen to be Jimmy Soto? One of the University of Utah's point guards during Majerus' reign. The reason I ask is because I know you understand Spanish.

MixMastaPJ | 7:32 a.m. Feb. 13, 2008

He's just making fun of the Seinfeld character

Shinons | 8:12 a.m. Feb. 13, 2008

Ahh...Ozzie is great.

/Sox fan

Jazzsmack | 10:13 a.m. Feb. 13, 2008

TO MODERATOR AND EVERYONE. Who keeps impursunnating me? No one beleave the garbage that has been posted lately. And who cares about the so called "slump." That is all nonsence. Quite imatating me whoever is doing it!

Jimmy's Sneakers | 10:19 a.m. Feb. 13, 2008

Jimmy knows because Jimmy played half a season at Western Wyoming before tearing his ACL. Jimmy's career was but short but not his knowledge.

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