Live Chat: WGSO's week in sports

(05/16/2008)

12:04

Dave Gladow:

Welcome to another WGSO-NOLA.com Live Chat!

Friday May 16, 2008 12:04 Dave Gladow

12:04

Dave Gladow:

We'll be talking sports once again ... and that certainly will mean lots of Hornets talk today.

Friday May 16, 2008 12:04 Dave Gladow

12:07

Jude Young:

Good afternoon, All

Friday May 16, 2008 12:07 Jude Young

12:08

[Comment From smuttysmutty: ]

GEAUX HORNETS

Friday May 16, 2008 12:08 smutty

12:08

Dave Gladow:

Hiya Jude -- what are your thoughts on last night's game?

Friday May 16, 2008 12:08 Dave Gladow

12:08

Jude Young:

Painful.

Friday May 16, 2008 12:08 Jude Young

12:09

Jude Young:

I have more thoughts.

Friday May 16, 2008 12:09 Jude Young

12:10

Jude Young:

Last night's game was no surprise to me.

Friday May 16, 2008 12:10 Jude Young

12:11

Jude Young:

Byron Scott may disagree with me, but I would have double-teamed Tim Duncan less in SA. The Spurs shooters make their shots at home.

Friday May 16, 2008 12:11 Jude Young

12:12

George Pepis:

hello everyone

Friday May 16, 2008 12:12 George Pepis

12:12

Dave Gladow:

I've heard that from a few different sources, and I can't say I disagree necessarily. At some point you have to play the percentages.

Friday May 16, 2008 12:12 Dave Gladow

12:12

Jude Young:

And the officiating was predictably pro-home team. Bennett Savatore is a official who brings a hot whistle into playoff games where the home team needs a win.

Friday May 16, 2008 12:12 Jude Young

12:12

[Comment From San Fran Hornets FanSan Fran Hornets Fan: ]

You can say the playoffs are tough and you have to bring your wits and be ready to get hit, but it seems to me that even the slighest extra nudge in an already bad back is completely out of bounds. Thoughts?

Friday May 16, 2008 12:12 San Fran Hornets Fan

12:12

George Pepis:

i hate the fact the cheap shot bob strikes again

Friday May 16, 2008 12:12 George Pepis

12:13

Jude Young:

But, david West lost his cool again when the shots weren't falling. It makes a bad situation worse.

Friday May 16, 2008 12:13 Jude Young

12:13

George Pepis:

whats it gonna take for the NBA to realize that he is nothing but a thug at this stage of his career

Friday May 16, 2008 12:13 George Pepis

12:13

Dave Gladow:

http://i29.tinypic.com/35bd0yu.gif

Friday May 16, 2008 12:13 Dave Gladow

12:14

[Comment From San Fran Hornets FanSan Fran Hornets Fan: ]

You lose your cool, they call a foul, somebody winds up at the line before too long. That's the cost of losing your cool - it's already baked into the penalty system.

Friday May 16, 2008 12:14 San Fran Hornets Fan

12:14

Jude Young:

The NBA never stopped Bill Laimbeer, Rick Mahorn, and Charles Oakley.

Friday May 16, 2008 12:14 Jude Young

12:14

Jude Young:

You lose your cool..you get a technical foul. Then, you lose all benefit-of-the-doubt for the rest of the game.

Friday May 16, 2008 12:14 Jude Young

12:15

Dave Gladow:

It's a pretty consistent thing, you're right there Jude. We don't have to like it, but the NBA rewards physical play ... questionable though it may be.

Friday May 16, 2008 12:15 Dave Gladow

12:15

Jude Young:

NBA officiating is based on some rules and a lot of judgment calls.

Friday May 16, 2008 12:15 Jude Young

12:15

Dave Gladow:

And preconceived mindsets.

Friday May 16, 2008 12:15 Dave Gladow

12:15

Jude Young:

Dave, physical play is even more accpetable in the league during the playoffs.

Friday May 16, 2008 12:15 Jude Young

12:16

Dave Gladow:

"Err on the side of the home team"

"Err on the side of the big star"

Friday May 16, 2008 12:16 Dave Gladow

12:16

Jude Young:

Indeed

Friday May 16, 2008 12:16 Jude Young

12:16

George Pepis:

in my experience watching the NBA playoffs in past and present this has to be the weridest 7 game series i have ever witnessed not one of the previous has been close

Friday May 16, 2008 12:16 George Pepis

12:16

George Pepis:

Friday May 16, 2008 12:16 George Pepis

12:16

Jude Young:

Once again, the hornets cannot win unless Paul and West are massive. No one else is stepping up. Peja is a liability if he isn't scoring. His defense is lacking.

Friday May 16, 2008 12:16 Jude Young

12:17

Dave Gladow:

But George, the regular season was like that too! When trying to preview this series, I had a rough go of it because of all of the one-sided margins.

Friday May 16, 2008 12:17 Dave Gladow

12:17

[Comment From San Fran Hornets FanSan Fran Hornets Fan: ]

But you're right, Tyson has proved that he can handle Duncan 1-on-1. He may get 20, even 25, but he won't take the game over. Manu and / or Parker can take the game over. Let Tyson deal with Duncan, send in Melvin and the bench to foul Duncan hard if Tyson needs a break, but they gotta cover the points. How does the gameplan change if West is just unavailable? Wright is still too rough, Pargo is way too little and Bonzi has been AWOL since game 2. I'm worried.

Friday May 16, 2008 12:17 San Fran Hornets Fan

12:17

[Comment From hornetspoetshornetspoets: ]

Why not put Wright on Manu? Manu beat us not the officials. Wright had 4 min with 7 min left in the game.

Friday May 16, 2008 12:17 hornetspoets

12:17

Jude Young:

with a long layoff until Game 7 on Monday, let's see who comes into the NOrena fresh and ready to play.

Friday May 16, 2008 12:17 Jude Young

12:18

[Comment From rjbrjb: ]

What is the status of D wests back

Friday May 16, 2008 12:18 rjb

12:18

Jude Young:

I think playing Bonzi and even JuJu more for defensive purposes isn't a bad idea.

Friday May 16, 2008 12:18 Jude Young

12:18

Dave Gladow:

JuJu isn't hurting the team on offense the way Bonzi is right now, either.

Friday May 16, 2008 12:18 Dave Gladow

12:19

Dave Gladow:

If West is out, it will take a MASSIVE effort from everyone to keep the game close.

Friday May 16, 2008 12:19 Dave Gladow

12:19

[Comment From hornetspoetshornetspoets: ]

Down the road JuJu could be another Paul Pierce.

Friday May 16, 2008 12:19 hornetspoets

12:20

Jude Young:

I think Byron Scott needs to talk to Bonzi. If he can get him going Monday, the Hornets advance.

Friday May 16, 2008 12:20 Jude Young

12:20

Dave Gladow:

Interesting comparison ... seeing as how both played at Kansas.

Friday May 16, 2008 12:20 Dave Gladow

12:20

Jude Young:

Let's be clear. No DWest, no win.

Friday May 16, 2008 12:20 Jude Young

12:21

Dave Gladow:

Unless something REALLY weird happens (like Pargo getting unconscious from 3)

Friday May 16, 2008 12:21 Dave Gladow

12:21

Jude Young:

And, I don't see why we don't see Peja being run off of double screens on the baseline to get him open looks.

Friday May 16, 2008 12:21 Jude Young

12:21

[Comment From JIGGAJONJIGGAJON: ]

I THINK RON ARTEST WITHOUT THE ATTITUDE (JUJU)

Friday May 16, 2008 12:21 JIGGAJON

12:21

[Comment From JIGGAJONJIGGAJON: ]

CAN THA HORNETS MAKE A WHOLE BUNCH EVAPARKER POSTER THAT REALLY RATTLED TONY PARKER.

Friday May 16, 2008 12:21 JIGGAJON

12:21

Dave Gladow:

As far as West, no updates to report at the moment.

Friday May 16, 2008 12:21 Dave Gladow

12:21

[Comment From San Fran Hornets FanSan Fran Hornets Fan: ]

or paul scoring 50. that would do it too.

Friday May 16, 2008 12:21 San Fran Hornets Fan

12:22

[Comment From hornetspoetshornetspoets: ]

Jude, unfortunately, I agree, no DWest, no win. So what do we do to get West in for let's say 17 min at key times.

Friday May 16, 2008 12:22 hornetspoets

12:22

Jude Young:

I think West will be fine for Game 7. But, will he be "best guy on the floor" claibur like in Game 5. They may need him to be.

Friday May 16, 2008 12:22 Jude Young

12:22

Dave Gladow:

Jigga -- lol. That was pretty funny.

Friday May 16, 2008 12:22 Dave Gladow

12:23

Jude Young:

hornetspoets, it's an all-or-nothing deal with West. He needs to be out there playing around 40 minutes and into the flow of the game.

Friday May 16, 2008 12:23 Jude Young

12:23

Dave Gladow:

I think if West can give you 20 minutes and 10 points you take it though and hope for the best.

Friday May 16, 2008 12:23 Dave Gladow

12:23

Jude Young:

With a back issue, you pretty much need the guy to stay on the floor to stay loose.

Friday May 16, 2008 12:23 Jude Young

12:24

Dave Gladow:

Right, but say he tightens up and only give you the first quarter and a half. I would still take that

Friday May 16, 2008 12:24 Dave Gladow

12:24

[Comment From Mike QuadruplettMike Quadruplett: ]

Is Elden "Big Homie" Campbell available to play? Now there's a guy who could help us out!

Friday May 16, 2008 12:24 Mike Quadruplett

12:25

Jude Young:

Oh, I agree Dave....but I cannot see the Hornets winning without West in the game in the second half.

Friday May 16, 2008 12:25 Jude Young

12:25

[Comment From hornetspoetshornetspoets: ]

Jude, at some point DWest will need to make head = emotion. This may be the time.

Friday May 16, 2008 12:25 hornetspoets

12:25

[Comment From San Fran Hornets FanSan Fran Hornets Fan: ]

I'm not sure about the West thing. He caught them off-guard in game 1, but then it took until game 5 for him to break out again. Last night even when he was playing, he was not making the impact that a hot hand from MoPete or Peja, or even Pargo or Wright, could have made. Key to winning without west is to have a surprise coming out party for any single guy, and there are 3 or 4 guys who could have that. If Pargo can get hot early in the 2nd quarter, we've seen what he can do, and it's not like the Spurs are worried about putting a Pargo-stopper into their game 7 template.

Friday May 16, 2008 12:25 San Fran Hornets Fan

12:26

Jude Young:

SF fan, West just plays his game. When he is knocking down mid-range jumpers, it opens up his dribble-drive game. No one on the Spurs can stop that if he's on.

Friday May 16, 2008 12:26 Jude Young

12:26

Dave Gladow:

I'm leaning toward a similar scenario San Fran -- some decent play early from West to keep us out of a hole, then other guys stepping up to take the pressure off of him.

Friday May 16, 2008 12:26 Dave Gladow

12:27

Dave Gladow:

I said it in Game 1 and I still believe it Jude -- only West (or injury) can slow down West in this series.

Friday May 16, 2008 12:27 Dave Gladow

12:27

[Comment From hornetspoetshornetspoets: ]

Good point Jude, How about we don't start West until the beginning of second half. Let CP3 do his thing in the first half, Bonzi and Wright create havoc in first half. Low score first half.

Friday May 16, 2008 12:27 hornetspoets

12:27

Jude Young:

I expect a 30+ point game from CP3. Who will step up with him?

Friday May 16, 2008 12:27 Jude Young

12:27

George Pepis:

im sorry guys i am back

Friday May 16, 2008 12:27 George Pepis

12:27

[Comment From San Fran Hornets FanSan Fran Hornets Fan: ]

Yes, but it seems random whether or not he contributes. He's not the slow and steady 25 point guy. He's either 12, or 38. Game 7 is not when you want to take a gamble, so you have to figure out a way to make the odds work in your favor rather than hoping good-dwest shows up.

Friday May 16, 2008 12:27 San Fran Hornets Fan

12:28

Jude Young:

Well, I just think the offense must get Peja or even MoPete open looks. Show the Spurs something they haven't seen to get those guys open.

Friday May 16, 2008 12:28 Jude Young

12:28

Dave Gladow:

It's interesting, to say the least. Robert Horry has gone and made this series even more intriguing.

Friday May 16, 2008 12:28 Dave Gladow

12:28

Emmanuel Pepis:

whats up everyone sorry i'm late

Friday May 16, 2008 12:28 Emmanuel Pepis

12:29

George Pepis:

my thoughts on monday night CP3 gets a triple double D-West plays and burns the spurs and the step up guy in my opinion is gonaa be Julian Wright i see him blowing up monday night and the Hornets win by 12

Friday May 16, 2008 12:29 George Pepis

12:29

Dave Gladow:

Ely vs. Armstrong? I'm of the opinion that it really doesn't matter.

Friday May 16, 2008 12:29 Dave Gladow

12:30

Jude Young:

I think our shooters are so used to standing or floating around to get open looks when their defenders go to help stop CP3. The Hornets may need more screen action off the ball to free up the gunners.

Friday May 16, 2008 12:30 Jude Young

12:30

[Comment From hornetspoetshornetspoets: ]

Jude, yep on 30+. Without West at full strengths CP3s assits will be down. 20 points by CP3 in the first half would be great. And, he can do it!

Friday May 16, 2008 12:30 hornetspoets

12:30

[Comment From San Fran Hornets FanSan Fran Hornets Fan: ]

I was surprised Scott didn't focus more on getting Mo his looks, after the 4 (i think) 3s in the prior game. If they are going to smother Peja and Peja still finds a way to score 15, that still leaves Mo relatively open for his 3s. Frankly I don't see how Bonzi has earned the right to play in game 7. Why should anybody believe he's going to make it work - last few games, he's gone for ridiculous fadeaways that require the jordan touch which he surely doesn't have.

Friday May 16, 2008 12:30 San Fran Hornets Fan

12:30

George Pepis:

how do you free Peja for looks

Friday May 16, 2008 12:30 George Pepis

12:30

[Comment From Dave MadowDave Madow: ]

No love for Chris Andersen? Where is he in all of this?

Friday May 16, 2008 12:30 Dave Madow

12:30

Jude Young:

Peja will need to work harder...run off screens

Friday May 16, 2008 12:30 Jude Young

12:30

Dave Gladow:

He could play a role if West can't go

Friday May 16, 2008 12:30 Dave Gladow

12:31

Dave Gladow:

Bowen and Andersen? God help us.

Friday May 16, 2008 12:31 Dave Gladow

12:31

George Pepis:

I agree dave god help us

Friday May 16, 2008 12:31 George Pepis

12:31

[Comment From JIGGAJONJIGGAJON: ]

WHATS UP WITH ACTIVATING THE BIRDMAN

Friday May 16, 2008 12:31 JIGGAJON

12:32

George Pepis:

what i see though in recapping the series as of last night i see Peja slow to react on defense and his old weaknesses are comning to fruition

Friday May 16, 2008 12:32 George Pepis

12:32

Dave Gladow:

If he's not active, take that as a GREAT sign ... it would indicate faith in West's back.

Friday May 16, 2008 12:32 Dave Gladow

12:32

George Pepis:

and i picked up a carton of milk earlier and what do you know i saw Jannero Pargo on the carton lol

Friday May 16, 2008 12:32 George Pepis

12:33

[Comment From San Fran Hornets FanSan Fran Hornets Fan: ]

What concerns me the most is that last night, we were taken apart, yet we still kept Parker and Manu out of the paint in general. I'm beginning to think you have to give Manu his points, just keep them 2 pointers. Parker, I'd let him shoot his outside stuff all night long. Can't underestimate how important Tyson's defensive play will be this game - he is often overlooked but is absolutely fundamental to the Hornets gameplan.

Friday May 16, 2008 12:33 San Fran Hornets Fan

12:34

[Comment From hornetspoetshornetspoets: ]

Hey, guys, forget God, We need Lebron's mother.

Friday May 16, 2008 12:34 hornetspoets

12:34

[Comment From hENRYhENRY: ]

Go Hornets

Friday May 16, 2008 12:34 hENRY

12:34

[Comment From mikemike: ]

On the Saints. It seems with the firepower they have on offense they would be well suited to a hurry up offense like Indianapolis uses. Ahy thoughts on why they dont use that more

Friday May 16, 2008 12:34 mike

12:35

Jude Young:

mike, the Saints have used ball-control to protect their defense. Keeping them off the field.

Friday May 16, 2008 12:35 Jude Young

12:36

Jude Young:

If the defense improves, the offensive gameplan will become more aggressive.

Friday May 16, 2008 12:36 Jude Young

12:36

Dave Gladow:

They didn't seem to have a whole lot of luck with that last year, either. It will be in the gameplan from time-to-time, but seeing as how the team likes to shift personnel and formations so much, I don't see it becoming a staple.

Friday May 16, 2008 12:36 Dave Gladow

12:36

[Comment From JIGGAJONJIGGAJON: ]

THAT FAST PACE OFFENSE REALLY WORK4 D SAINTS

Friday May 16, 2008 12:36 JIGGAJON

12:39

[Comment From JIGGAJONJIGGAJON: ]

WHO GOING TO WIN THA BATTLE 4 WR IN YOUR OPINIONS

Friday May 16, 2008 12:39 JIGGAJON

12:40

Dave Gladow:

Meachem is the 3, unless he falls on his face. They've got a lot invested in him, and rumors are that he's stepping it up in the offseason. No one wants to be inactive for 16 games -- that will keep him motivated.

Friday May 16, 2008 12:40 Dave Gladow

12:40

George Pepis:

ill say Colston and Meachem also Patten and Henderson but i have a gut feeling that Adrian Arrington sticks i think he is a major sleeper

Friday May 16, 2008 12:40 George Pepis

12:40

Dave Gladow:

George, they traded a pick next year to jump into the final round and snag him -- they must have really liked him to have done that.

Friday May 16, 2008 12:40 Dave Gladow

12:41

Dave Gladow:

Granted, their evaluation might have been off, but I think at the very least he's practice squad material.

Friday May 16, 2008 12:41 Dave Gladow

12:42

George Pepis:

Moore and Copper might be in trouble

Friday May 16, 2008 12:42 George Pepis

12:42

[Comment From JIGGAJONJIGGAJON: ]

SO HOW MANY ARE THEY GOIN TO KEEP ON THE ROSTER

Friday May 16, 2008 12:42 JIGGAJON

12:42

Dave Gladow:

I think Herderson gets chopped unless Meachem stinks it up.

Friday May 16, 2008 12:42 Dave Gladow

12:42

[Comment From JIGGAJONJIGGAJON: ]

AREN'T THOSE THERE S/T GUYS

Friday May 16, 2008 12:42 JIGGAJON

12:43

Dave Gladow:

Moore stuck out last preseason, then struggled some in the regular season. He is disposable if Arrington can play on the ST, and do it well.

Friday May 16, 2008 12:43 Dave Gladow

12:44

Dave Gladow:

It would help Henderson a ton if he could return kicks, but that is not the case...

Friday May 16, 2008 12:44 Dave Gladow

12:44

[Comment From Kenny V.Kenny V.: ]

Do you think the NBA should review and suspend Horry for that leaning-in, head-spearing cheap shot to West? He wasn't a still pick.

Friday May 16, 2008 12:44 Kenny V.

12:46

Dave Gladow:

It wasn't Bowen-like (with legs stucks out or some such), but it was definitely harder than it needed to be. He leaned in to deliver a blow against a guy who really was exposed.

Friday May 16, 2008 12:46 Dave Gladow

12:46

Dave Gladow:

I don't think it was malicious, but it was unnecessary.

Friday May 16, 2008 12:46 Dave Gladow

12:47

[Comment From kathleenkathleen: ]

Is the Tulane baseball game against Rice today at 1:00 on time or delayed due to rain?

Friday May 16, 2008 12:47 kathleen

12:47

Jude Young:

People may want blood from Horry, but it ain't gonna happen. It's playoff basketball.

Friday May 16, 2008 12:47 Jude Young

12:48

George Pepis:

playoff basketball yes but Horry did was calculating and i think a twing of malice

Friday May 16, 2008 12:48 George Pepis

12:48

Dave Gladow:

No word yet on a delay for Tulane, but keep your eyes peeled. The weather is still a little dicey

Friday May 16, 2008 12:48 Dave Gladow

12:48

Dave Gladow:

The loss by Shooter and company last night was definitely disappointing.

Friday May 16, 2008 12:48 Dave Gladow

12:49

[Comment From mikewmikew: ]

Which team do you think the 4 day wait for game 7 benefits?

Friday May 16, 2008 12:49 mikew

12:49

Dave Gladow:

Has to be New Orleans, right? I mean, given the West injury....

Friday May 16, 2008 12:49 Dave Gladow

12:49

George Pepis:

Mike thats easy it is obviously the Hornets that benefit from the layoff

Friday May 16, 2008 12:49 George Pepis

12:49

[Comment From JIGGAJONJIGGAJON: ]

WHO GETTIN TRADE IN THE NBA? I SAW NEWJERSEY INTERESTED IN CARMELLO ANTHONY.

Friday May 16, 2008 12:49 JIGGAJON

12:49

[Comment From hornetspoetshornetspoets: ]

Here's the answer. Turn Bonzi and JuJu loose in the first half. Punish Parker and Manu. Sorta like hockey.

Friday May 16, 2008 12:49 hornetspoets

12:50

Dave Gladow:

NJ is interested in becoming relevant again -- Melo would help them do that.

Friday May 16, 2008 12:50 Dave Gladow

12:51

Dave Gladow:

With the NBA draft right after the conclusion of the playoffs, trade discussions can heat up quickly.

Friday May 16, 2008 12:51 Dave Gladow

12:52

Dave Gladow:

On the subject of the draft, I had an interesting conversation on this the other day -- this draft is insanely deep. I think New Orleans picked the right year to go on a run, because the Hornets can still luck their way into an impact player at the end of the first round.

Friday May 16, 2008 12:52 Dave Gladow

12:53

George Pepis:

how true

Friday May 16, 2008 12:53 George Pepis

12:53

Jude Young:

College baseball - for the NCAAs, look for Tulane to make one last trip to the old Box in B.R. while UNO hits the road to Texas for a regional. Just a hunch....

Friday May 16, 2008 12:53 Jude Young

12:54

Dave Gladow:

Would you take a Mario Chalmers or a Bill Walker and be happy? I sure would.

Friday May 16, 2008 12:54 Dave Gladow

12:54

George Pepis:

any of the big 3 UNO Tulane and LSU stand a shot in going deep i think out of the 3 UNO has a legit shot if thijgs break right in regards to the draw to do some serious damage

Friday May 16, 2008 12:54 George Pepis

12:55

[Comment From JIGGAJONJIGGAJON: ]

ONE MOCK DRAFT HAD THEM ONE OF THE TWINS FROM STANFORD.

Friday May 16, 2008 12:55 JIGGAJON

12:55

[Comment From Kenny V.Kenny V.: ]

Draft is stacked because of the new one year college requirment--last year's high school stars had to wait a year.

Friday May 16, 2008 12:55 Kenny V.

12:55

Dave Gladow:

Yep -- and it benefits the Hornets this year.

Friday May 16, 2008 12:55 Dave Gladow

12:55

Jude Young:

LSU and UNO can win in a 4 team regional. Tulane may not be well equiped even thought Hunt gives them a great first game starter.

Friday May 16, 2008 12:55 Jude Young

12:56

Dave Gladow:

I would bet on UNO above the others, but they aren't going to sneak up on anyone this year. It'll be tougher for them to advance.

Friday May 16, 2008 12:56 Dave Gladow

12:56

[Comment From hornetspoetshornetspoets: ]

Before you go: Has this not been a great year for CP3, the Hornets, New Orleans, no matter...

Friday May 16, 2008 12:56 hornetspoets

12:56

Jude Young:

Good point, Dave....the starting pitching for UNO has been solid, but the 'pen is still the big ???

Friday May 16, 2008 12:56 Jude Young

12:57

Emmanuel Pepis:

i would like to know what happens if UNO does make this deep run they will run into better pitching. Can they win pitching duels if the offense isnt there?

Friday May 16, 2008 12:57 Emmanuel Pepis

12:57

Jude Young:

It has been a huge year for the Hornets..and their future here.

Friday May 16, 2008 12:57 Jude Young

12:57

Dave Gladow:

Poets, Absolutely. The run has been tremendous, and it's been great to see the fans get behind this team.

Friday May 16, 2008 12:57 Dave Gladow

12:57

[Comment From Kenny V.Kenny V.: ]

Do you think Wright should be played more?