Just read a few of the articles on the breakdown in talks over the NBA lockout. The players seem to be offering a sliding system where they take a 50% cut while revenues are down. However, once revenue starts to go up again, their cut increases a few percentage points. This seems like a pretty reasonable proposal.
The owners, however, are not interested. Basically, they offered a 50/50 split, take it or leave it. Pretty hard line.
Both sides need to realize they are in the entertainment business and we are facing some very serious economic hard times. They have a very expensive product in a very competitive market. I know there are a number of college basketball fans in the Denver area that would be more than happy to pick up a few fans and season ticket holders. The NBA, more than the NFL and MLB, faces the risk of a much greater loss in reputation and long term revenue by prolonged labor strife.
My advice to the players... Take the deal for the shortest amount of time you can get. If the owners profits soar, you can get your pound of flesh in a few years time. If profits aren't up, then maybe the owners had a point. The league is run by hard liners this time around and I don't think they are gonna change their position.
My fear is we are gonna lose at least this season. Maybe more. The talk of the players starting their own league has been thrown around as well. Maybe that would be a good thing. Somehow I think Billy Hunter would not be so disdainful of "profits" after trying to run his own league.
Whatever the case, it looks like both sides are gonna be losing a lot of money. And they will have no one to blame but themselves.
Friday, October 21, 2011
Friday, November 27, 2009
Broncos: Offense Helps the Defense
So many people are misreading the Broncos win last night and their last four losses. The defense has been pretty much the same throughout the year. When the D has looked bad, the offense has played terrible. Because of all the three and outs, time of possession has been lop sided in all the losses. In the NFL, if an opposing offense gets so many chances, they are going to score . In all the losses, the Broncos were in the game in the first half. But, offensive ineptitude lead to eventual defense collapse.
Last night, the Broncos offense were actually able to move the ball a little. The defense stayed fresh and I think, it makes all the difference. The Bronco's team success will depend on the offense playing reasonably well. Balance is the key.
Last night, the Broncos offense were actually able to move the ball a little. The defense stayed fresh and I think, it makes all the difference. The Bronco's team success will depend on the offense playing reasonably well. Balance is the key.
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Orton vs Rivers
The Bolt from the Blue blog has an interesting post comparing Kyle Orton and Philip Rivers. Did you know they have very similar stats? If Orton keeps playing well, he will get the respect he deserves.
Friday, September 25, 2009
Scott and Al Show No More
The best sports talk duo in Denver is no more. Scott and Al (Scott Hastings and Alfred Williams), on from 1 until 3 on 104.3 the Fan in Denver are being split up. Scott will be on from 1 until 4 with Mike Evans and Al with be on with DMac from 4 until 7.
This is truely a sad day. They are by far the best sports talk show in Denver. I wish them the best with their new pairings. But one has to wonder, who is running that station? A pair this good you don't break up, you move to drive time and give them another hour.
Oh well.
This is truely a sad day. They are by far the best sports talk show in Denver. I wish them the best with their new pairings. But one has to wonder, who is running that station? A pair this good you don't break up, you move to drive time and give them another hour.
Oh well.
Saturday, August 15, 2009
Orton and Broncos Offense Not That Bad
Well the Broncos first preseason game was last night. Starting quarterback Kyle Orton threw 3 interceptions in the first half. From what I can see, that is all the media is writing about.
What they fail to mention is the Broncos offense seemed to be able to move the ball pretty well. Both in the first half and second half (when Chris Simms was the QB), they offense had a number of very effective drives. The passing game looked good and well as the running game.
In addition, the defense played fairly well. If not for Orton's third interception on the Broncos own 20, the Niner's would have scored only 1 TD in the whole game.
In regards to Orton's first half. If he continues to throw that many interceptions, he won't be the starter. Heck, he won't make the team if that continues. lol. Expect a better performance next week. Either Orton or Simms will emerge as the starter. In this offense, either player can be just as successful as Jay Cutler would have been.
What they fail to mention is the Broncos offense seemed to be able to move the ball pretty well. Both in the first half and second half (when Chris Simms was the QB), they offense had a number of very effective drives. The passing game looked good and well as the running game.
In addition, the defense played fairly well. If not for Orton's third interception on the Broncos own 20, the Niner's would have scored only 1 TD in the whole game.
In regards to Orton's first half. If he continues to throw that many interceptions, he won't be the starter. Heck, he won't make the team if that continues. lol. Expect a better performance next week. Either Orton or Simms will emerge as the starter. In this offense, either player can be just as successful as Jay Cutler would have been.
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