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Jazz notes: Kirilenko, Price doubtful for game with Phoenix
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maxcall | 6:16 a.m. Jan. 10, 2008
This will be a good test for the jazz. A must win.
Bob | 6:36 a.m. Jan. 10, 2008
Please don't tell us about Jarron's political affiliations. I want so
badly to like him.
J in NY | 8:29 a.m. Jan. 10, 2008
I like John Hollinger's idea of playing small (it would maximize AK's
talent, which is something that has not happened since he was an all-star), but
who would the Jazz get for Okur? He is not playing well right now, so his value
is down. If you are going to trade a guy, you want to do it when his value is
at its peak.
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suds | 9:10 a.m. Jan. 10, 2008
amen to that Bob
Anonymous | 9:11 a.m. Jan. 10, 2008
I've never really liked Collins. Now I know why. Hillary
clinton.....Please
Huh | 9:13 a.m. Jan. 10, 2008
Okay, OKur is struggling right now but so is AK and AK is injured. Doesn't
make any sense at all. Besides why do we need to trade Okur to do this anyway.
If AK was healthy and Okur continued to struggle you culd still do this and not
give up Okur for nothing and the last thing we need is another 3 or 2 to start
in front of Korver. That being said I think Okur has played a little better the
last couple of games. If it helps AK do it especially if Okur is struggling.
Really Dislike Collins Now | 9:38 a.m. Jan. 10, 2008
My nickname for Collins was DBC (Death By Collins) due to his knack for killing
the momentum or the Jazz' chances for a win. Now I need to change his
nickname to DBD- that means "Gullable, bandwagon democrat". Any
respect I had for him prior is no gone.
to play or not to play | 9:46 a.m. Jan. 10, 2008
I think that it is very interesting that so many players on our current roster
continue to miss games due to every little ache or pain, hang-nail,or runny
nose. If Stockton and Malone would have been that soft in their day the Jazz
would have never accomplished all that they did. It's time to toughen up
and play through a little bit of pain. Go Jazz!!!
Donna | 10:07 a.m. Jan. 10, 2008
I think, if you want to make remark's about the player's, then you
should leave out there voting rights and keep your nasty remarks to your self,
what they do in there private life is there own business, not every one
else's, it is funny how all you fan's can talk but when they do some
thing good, then he is the greatest, if you are a jazz fan then be one, other
wise stay out of there business.
Collins hater | 10:23 a.m. Jan. 10, 2008
How low can a player get?
Anonymous | 10:34 a.m. Jan. 10, 2008
Donna I agree with you 100%.
Wow | 11:06 a.m. Jan. 10, 2008
Just when I thought I couldn't dislike Collins more this proves that the
there is no floor for Collins hatred. I just puked a little when I read that.
Team Player | 11:07 a.m. Jan. 10, 2008
I agree with Bob. I neither need nor want to know about any player's
political beliefs or activities. It seems that including that stuff about
Collins in this article was just an invitation by the writer for controversy and
non-sports related commentary. Lets keep Jazz articles about the Jazz huh?
I hope that somehow Kirilenko's back gets enough better throughout the day today for him to play tonight. He absolutely shines like the sun when he plays against the suns! Go Jazz!
I hope that somehow Kirilenko's back gets enough better throughout the day today for him to play tonight. He absolutely shines like the sun when he plays against the suns! Go Jazz!
Go Red | 11:23 a.m. Jan. 10, 2008
If some of you peeps think you want to respond to a players political lives I
guess you have a protected right, but is it morally right? If so I guess I have
a right to ask what you think of the republican candidate with strong Utah ties,
and Utah being the reddest state in the union, being trashed by the Republican
party and national media? How does that taste? Do you still want to vote and
donate to the big Red Party? How much more are they going to slam your religion
before you get it? Now you see who the real people are,that your past loyalties
have went too. Wake up.
Bomar | 11:25 a.m. Jan. 10, 2008
Donna, your right, Collins politics don't matter, but his contribution to
the team, or lack thereof does. When was the last time that Jaron actually made
a difference in a game? Arujo would contribute as an enforcer, which would
actually help the team.
JRC | 11:36 a.m. Jan. 10, 2008
I think Collins' decision to donate to a presidential campaign is
commendable, and speaks well of him -- regardless of his choice of candidates.
He's behaving as a responsible member of the community. Furthermore, there
certainly is nothing unique about NBA players becoming involved in politics.
Bill Bradley, who played for the Knicks, served as a U.S. Senator from New
Jersey. Tom McMillan, who played for several teams, served as a member of the
U.S. House of Representatives from Maryland. And the late congressman from
Arizona, Morris Udall, played for the Denver Nuggest of the old National
Basketball League.
Collins is a competent baskball player who is a good fit with the Jazz. He's also an intelligent man who has a bright future in the field that he pursues after he retires from the NBA.
Collins is a competent baskball player who is a good fit with the Jazz. He's also an intelligent man who has a bright future in the field that he pursues after he retires from the NBA.
M. Lewinsky | 11:53 a.m. Jan. 10, 2008
Fellas, fellas.
Collins was just making a contribution to Hillycare in the hopes that her program could keep AK healthy because he is tired of being called upon to play defense when AK is injured.
Collins was just making a contribution to Hillycare in the hopes that her program could keep AK healthy because he is tired of being called upon to play defense when AK is injured.
Sokol | 12:05 p.m. Jan. 10, 2008
Wait till that anti male, anti father Sillary takes over...All of us men better
sleep with one eye open..
and be prepared to bribe a judge to see your kids..its the American way...Collins will be crying later over this....
and be prepared to bribe a judge to see your kids..its the American way...Collins will be crying later over this....
Collins is OK | 12:48 p.m. Jan. 10, 2008
Collins is no superstar but he brings some things to the game that apparently go
unnoticed by many. He draws fouls and defends, makes an occational shot from
8-10ft out, bothers insiders on defense to the point of distraction, and uses
his fouls. He may flop but it works often enough to get turnover opportunities
the team. Off court he is well-mannered, articulate, avoids ostentatious
"body art" and doesn't act "street". He's good for
the team.
to donna, et al. | 1:13 p.m. Jan. 10, 2008
The player's personal lives should be just that, but if the newspaper feels
that it's a newsworthy item to publish that tidbit then fans have the right
to comment about it. Maybe the press should leave it alone.
Also- what gives athletes, musicians, or movie stars the right to bad mouth political figures any more than the fans have the right to bad mouth others here. It all rolls downhill. If the so-called role models for our society think that it's ok to sell their opinions as propoganda, then before long regular commentors on the DNews are going to get into it as well. Personal lives should be just that- personal (starting at the top).
BTW, this says a few things about David Stern as well and the direction of the NBA today.
Also- what gives athletes, musicians, or movie stars the right to bad mouth political figures any more than the fans have the right to bad mouth others here. It all rolls downhill. If the so-called role models for our society think that it's ok to sell their opinions as propoganda, then before long regular commentors on the DNews are going to get into it as well. Personal lives should be just that- personal (starting at the top).
BTW, this says a few things about David Stern as well and the direction of the NBA today.
public figure | 1:23 p.m. Jan. 10, 2008
Donna probably was one of Klinton's supporters who beat the "personal
life" drum during the intern years.
How efficient is Collins | 1:24 p.m. Jan. 10, 2008
When Ronnie Brewer steals a ball (cue crowd to go crazy) it creates an
opportunity to score for the Jazz offense AND prevents the opportunity for the
opponent (thus a 4 point swing chance).
When Collins takes a charge it does the same thing.
Will somebody determine and post an "efficiency rating" of how many turnovers created per minute of play these players have?
Intuitively I think Collins will beat Brewer but I don't know.
When Collins takes a charge it does the same thing.
Will somebody determine and post an "efficiency rating" of how many turnovers created per minute of play these players have?
Intuitively I think Collins will beat Brewer but I don't know.
Leave politics at the door | 1:38 p.m. Jan. 10, 2008
When reading a sports article, I don't care to read about how a player
votes. Shame on the DN for bringing politics into sports, and shame on everyone
for getting baited into criticizing Collins.
On a political side note, I can't believe how intolerant that so-called Utahns are - against an opposing political party. Good grief, grow up and be tolerant instead of mudslinging name-calling.
I have my reasons for disliking Collins - it's because he is a mediocre athlete at best. His political affiliations couldn't have any less of an effect of my judgement of him. Can't anyone else here take the high road?
On a political side note, I can't believe how intolerant that so-called Utahns are - against an opposing political party. Good grief, grow up and be tolerant instead of mudslinging name-calling.
I have my reasons for disliking Collins - it's because he is a mediocre athlete at best. His political affiliations couldn't have any less of an effect of my judgement of him. Can't anyone else here take the high road?
RE: Leave Politics | 5:19 p.m. Jan. 10, 2008
I like that you invite everyone to take the high road and avoid mudslinging
right after to throw some mud on so-called Utahns. That is classy, you should
run for office. Hypocrites make great politicians!!
Don't generalize all "Utahns"!
Don't generalize all "Utahns"!
RE: Re: Leave Poitics | 8:55 a.m. Jan. 11, 2008
Perhaps I generalized my Utah comment, but I have seen this sort of blind
judgement here more than anywhere. Perhaps it is wrong that I generalized, but
I am so tired of everyone having a deep hatred for the democratic party and they
don't even understand why other than their parents told them they are
evil.
Collins has taken all this heat over a stupid campaign donation and a comment, and I don't think that's fair. Sure, we're all free to make comments as we please in this free country of ours, but give a guy a break. At least Collins is educated enough to know why he's voting for the party he does.
Collins has taken all this heat over a stupid campaign donation and a comment, and I don't think that's fair. Sure, we're all free to make comments as we please in this free country of ours, but give a guy a break. At least Collins is educated enough to know why he's voting for the party he does.
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