The "Ask Rick" Thread

[Ricky_B]

As a gift to you message board vermin, I have decided to grace you with my glorious presence for a brief time to answer your questions about the Bobcats.

I realize that many of you are likely awestruck by having someone of my magnitude here, but I implore ( look it up you dropouts ) you to be brave little soldiers and ask any questions that are on your mind.

Sincerely,
Charlotte's Greatest Sports Writer

[spectre]

This is good! :biggrin:

Of all the questions related to Bobcats one has been picking at me for some time:

Why'd you shave the mustache? Is that what made your voice like that or has it always been that way?

[ammofan]

Yeah....Ricky B is not Bonnel for real hahaha

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Hey Rick, share with us the splendor of being, well, Rick! Is it as cool as many of us can only hope to dream about?

[Ricky_B]

This is good! :biggrin:

Of all the questions related to Bobcats one has been picking at me for some time:

Why'd you shave the mustache? Is that what made your voice like that or has it always been that way?

People kept confusing me with the construction worker for the Village People because of the mustache and because we're both so awesome, so I shaved it off to end the confusion.

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w309/gurningbadger/LA3573-main.jpg

[Ricky_B]

Hey Rick, share with us the splendor of being, well, Rick! Is it as cool as many of us can only hope to dream about?

It's difficult. All day long players and coaches are begging me for advice, women throw themselves at me and Vescey calling nonstop for sports writing tips.

Its a burden.

[Ricky_B]

Yeah....Ricky B is not Bonnel for real hahaha

To prove that I am who I am, Ask me anything about Adam Morrison that you've always wanted to know and I will give you the inside scoop.

[BETCATS]

To prove that I am who I am, Ask me anything about Adam Morrison that you've always wanted to know and I will give you the inside scoop.
Ok this will prove if you are Rick or not.

What is the name of the motel in Northwest Charlotte you guys used to frequent?

[Ricky_B]

Ok this will prove if you are Rick or not.

What is the name of the motel in Northwest Charlotte you guys used to frequent?

Are you trying to get me in trouble with my old lady?
I plead the fifth.

[jdsingar]

http://pix.motivatedphotos.com/2008/11/15/633623103869244450-fif.jpg

I have a feeling this thread will end up getting to Rick, which will be followed by some snarky post on his blog. I think he is a solid sports writer in a dying industry frequented by morons. So my question is this:

Rick, why do black people love the "thug" mentality? It seems that Stephen Jackson takes a liking to guns and strippers that our town simply does not need. I am worried his attitude will rub off on Gerald Henderson and transform his enlightened mind to a puddle of filth.

[Ricky_B]

Rick, why do black people love the "thug" mentality? It seems that Stephen Jackson takes a liking to guns and strippers that our town simply does not need. I am worried his attitude will rub off on Gerald Henderson and transform his enlightened mind to a puddle of filth.

What do you have against guns and strippers?

[jdsingar]

What do you have against guns and strippers?

Rick, Charlotte doesn't need guns and strippers. (Actually if you read the Observer comments, guns and strippers are probably fine. Mexicans, however, are not)

[Felton for Prez]

I suppose it is appropriate that a joke thread about Bonnell turned into a racially slanted discussion, just like the comments to his posts usually do.

I feel bad for the guy. He just wants to talk basketball but he ends up having to deal with post after post about social commentary. Pretty sure he didn't sign up for that.

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One shouldn't feel bad for him, he can simply shrug off any comment he deems unworthy, ain't that right, Ricky?

I smell a HoF material on this one.

[Ricky_B]

Rick, Charlotte doesn't need guns and strippers. (Actually if you read the Observer comments, guns and strippers are probably fine. Mexicans, however, are not)

I think Charlotte needs more strippers. These poor girls are trying to work their way through college and better their futures. It's up to all of us to chip in with a little tuition help here and there to make ends meet.

At the end of the day, having more strippers increases the mean educational level of the Charlotte population, because these women are all future doctors, lawyers and dentists.
I'm so awesome.

[jdsingar]

Oh, Rick: Any word on Alexis? We haven't heard too much about him. Since you're the beat writer, I figure you might know.

[Ricky_B]

Before his injury he was making some amazing gains in the weight room. I personally witnessed him bench 10 reps of 425 with my own eyes. It was shocking see someone with that skinny of a frame lift that level of weight, but he is stronger than he looks.

[BRNC]

Rick...any truth to the rumor that Boozer and Joe Johnson both contacted LB and want to play here next season?

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Do you polish your scalp?

[Ricky_B]

Rick...any truth to the rumor that Boozer and Joe Johnson both contacted LB and want to play here next season?

True, but I think the better move would be bringing back Brevin Knight.

[Ricky_B]

Do you polish your scalp?

No need to polish it, the perpetual awesomeness that seeps out of my scalp gives it it's lustrous shine.

[Scottley Crue]

Ok Rick, what do you see here?

http://eckington.files.wordpress.com/2007/08/half_glass.jpg

[Ricky_B]

Ok Rick, what do you see here?

http://eckington.files.wordpress.com/2007/08/half_glass.jpg

I see a half empty glass of Othella Harrington sweat.

[ND22]

Rick, how did you become so awesome?

[Ricky_B]

Rick, how did you become so awesome?

Hard work, dedication, laser-like focus and levitra

[ALong13]

Mr. Bonnell, Please update me on the almighty Jeff McInnis. I know when we cut him he hoped to latch on with a playoff team for a ride to the playoffs but no teams took his bait like we often did. Can you just update me on his status?

[Scottley Crue]

I see a half empty glass of Othella Harrington sweat.
What if you were told that was actually the sweat of one Tamar Slay?

[teej]

Ricky, do you even watch the games now since Brevin took over radio commentary?

[Ricky_B]

Mr. Bonnell, Please update me on the almighty Jeff McInnis. I know when we cut him he hoped to latch on with a playoff team for a ride to the playoffs but no teams took his bait like we often did. Can you just update me on his status?

He is now working the produce area at the Gastonia Park -N- shop

[teej]

Rick, I found a video of you interview Gerald Wallace, did you really tell him Brevin was better? That's what it sounds like.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHg5SJYRHA0

[BETCATS]

What if you were told that was actually the sweat of one Tamar Slay?
Havent heard this name in a while. 100% off topic but if Tamar Slay wasnt always injured he couldve actually been a valuble asset to us.
Too bad he was though.

[ziggy]

I hope you all had a great APRIL FOOL's DAY!

[jdsingar]

....Rick is coming back right?! I think he should stay around.

[amour217]

Rick, you look like a sex offender Paul Giamatti

[ND22]

Rick, if you had to follow one team other than the Bobcats, who would it be? I know you consider covering the Bobcats your dream job, but throw us a bone, who would you LOVE to beat?