Raptors @ Bobcats

[CaptainCrunch]

Monday March 16th, 2009 7:00 PM
Toronto Raptors 24-43 at Charlotte Bobcats 28-38

Toronto Raptors Starting 5:
Jose Calderon (PG), Anthony Parker (SG), Shawn Marion (SF), Chris Bosh (PF), and Andrea Bargnani (C)
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Raptors Bench:
Joey Graham, Jason Kapono, Pops-Mensah-Bonsu, Roko Ukic, Patrick O'Byrant, Jake Voskuhl, Marcus Banks

Raptors top 5 scorers:
1. Chris Bosh 22.6 PPG
2. Andrea Bargnani 14.9 PPG
3. Shawn Marion 13.3 PPG
4. Jose Calderon 12.9 PPG
5. Anthony Parker 10.6 PPG

Raptors top 5 rebounders:
1. Chris Bosh 9.4 RPG
2. Pops Mensah-Bonsu 8.6 RPG
3. Shawn Marion 7.5 RPG
4. Andrea Bargnani 5.4 RPG
5. Anthony Parker 4.0 RPG

Raptors Coach:
Jay Triano

Raptors last 5 Games:
03/06 MIA 102-108 L
03/08 UTA 101-109 L
03/11 @PHI 106-115
03/13 DET 95-99 L OT
03/15 IND 110-87 W


Charlotte Bobcats Starting 5:
Raymond Felton (PG), Raja Bell (SG), Gerald Wallace (SF), Boris Diaw (PF), and Emeka Okafor (C)
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Bobcats Bench:
Vladimir Radmanovic, DeSagana Diop, DJ Augustin, Juwan Howard, Nazr Mohammed, Sean May, Cartier Martin

Bobcats top 5 scorers:
1.Gerald Wallace 16.4 PPG
2. Boris Diaw 14.9 PPG
3. Emeka Okafor 14.0 PPG
4. Raja Bell 13.7 PPG
5. Raymond Felton 13.7 PPG

Bobcats top 5 rebounders:
1. Emeka Okafor 10.3 RPG
2. Gerald Wallace 7.5 RPG
3. Boris Diaw 6.1 RPG
4. Vladimir Radmanovic 4.1 RPG
5. Raymond Felton 3.9 RPG

Bobcats Coach:
Larry Brown

Bobcats Last 5 games:
03/06 ATL 98-91 W
03/07 @NYK 114-105 W
03/10 @SAS 86-100 L
03/13 HOU 86-91 L
03/14 @MIN 100-108 L

Eastern Conference Standings
6. Philadelphia 33-31 19
7. Detroit 32-23 19 1/2
8. Milwaukee 31-38 23 1/2
9. Chicago 30-37 23 1/2
10. New York 28-38 25
11. New Jersey 28-38 25
12. Charlotte 28-38 25
13. Indiana 28-40 26

Raptors at Bobcats 7:00
Nets at Nuggets 9:00

[CaptainCrunch]

Hope you like the thread I am about to leave for the game, go Bobcats!

[rsxnova]

I hope the crowd gets into this one early. The D chants almost brought a tear to my eye.

[ziggy]

Thanks for starting up the game thread Captain, +1

We need this win tonight, we can't lose any of these winnable games if we are going to climb up to #8 with just 16 games left.

The enemy's game thread --> RaptorsChat (http://www.raptorschat.ca/forums/index.php?showtopic=16360)

[teej]

Got to contain Bosh and Bargnani...LETS GO CATS! dont piss me off again

[Ghost Kat]

If I was crazy I think i would have started a one man riot in the streets after losing to the lowly wolves. That was shameful...But damn they never missed a shot. I saw UNC lose to Clemson like that a few yrs ago. I hate the Raptors...They aren't even in America. We are play'n a team from Canada 2nite. Fuck Canada it's cold...But atleast all their residents have free health care and less gun violence.

[davcbow]

I hope our guys give me something to feel good about and write good about tonight.... That last game was worthless and didnt do nothing but make us look bad.... Go Bobcats!!! :cool:

[bonzibonzi]

A link for a poor european guy please :)

[TattoodCats4life]

I hope the last 20 we play this line

DJ
Jefferson
Martin
May
Diop...

Hope everyone understands that

[davcbow]

I hope the last 20 we play this line

DJ
Jefferson
Martin
May
Diop...

Hope everyone understands that

I hope we are able to do that the last 20, but if we are to make it to the playoffs this is a must win....:cool:

[bonzibonzi]

got it

http://atdhe.net/live-tv-5126.html

let's go Cats !

[Ghost Kat]

Ms. Ready putting up with bad jokes already

[davcbow]

8-0 run due to bad passing and bad shot selection. We are killing ourselves..:cool:

[teej]

Felton mking Okafor look halfway decent, but he is a bitch again tonight

thank you Boris

[Ghost Kat]

Slow start but it's still early....I dont see good ball movement and we aren't getting back on defense

[teej]

G....W.....!!!!!!!!!

[davcbow]

OMG we're playing defense and getting steals..... up by three and looking better....:cool:

I like Chris Bosh wish there was a way for us to get him....;)

[Maal]

Okafer looks halfway aggressive tonight.

[davcbow]

Boris having a good game so far...:cool:

[teej]

The last time Boris started this well was against GS...

[spectre]

Great shot by Bell!

Can we trade Mek for this Pops guy?

[Ghost Kat]

It's shameful how reg'd the voting process is ....Wallace is an allstar

[teej]

Good end to the first q, I like the energy, lets keep it up...

[davcbow]

Felton still missing his shots.... Wish he could get it together on that part of his game consistantly...

[teej]

DJ for 333333333

Cartier already out there too!

[teej]

Cartier!!!!! for 3!!!!!!!!

[davcbow]

Nice block by Diop ....:cool:

[Ghost Kat]

Looks like the bench is productive...for now

[davcbow]

Id like to see Jefferson come in, is he dressed out tonight? :cool:

[WarioVsMooChicken]

Sadly, Jefferson is inactive =(

[teej]

NAZZY!!!!!!!!!!!! YESSS!!!!!

plus DJ playing really well

[Maal]

Wow, there's been a Nazr Mohammad siting...

[Ghost Kat]

Wow, there's been a Nazr Mohammad siting...


Is he in the game?? i must have missed that.

This is what i want out of DJ...No assists yet though

[bing!]

Raptors are gettin' too many FTs, cut on the hacking, fellas.

[davcbow]

Beautiful assist by DJ to wallace for 2....:cool:

[Ghost Kat]

Great pass by DJ to Wallace, nice no look.

Narz is horrible...:mad:...Horrible

[Ghost Kat]

We are winning with Diaw and Okafor on the bench for the whole 2nd qrt.

[Maal]

LOL at Juwan Howard commanding a double team.......

[teej]

Gerald playing really well right now...Juwan too!

[ohara831]

much better tonight. 51% from the field and 18 reb and 18 assists.

[Ghost Kat]

Blame Canada...Blame Canada...For the reason your teams so lame sorry you wont be winning this game. Blame Canada....Blame Canada


Half Time Show!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jdI9HeGxp-s

[ALong13]

Very good game so far, let's keep it up in the 2nd half...I really hope Martin gets some more time, he's playing good...well everyone is, well except for Nazr...I hope Nazr doesn't play anymore...wish we could negotiate a buyout for his contract....

[teej]

great first half, i hope that martin, nazzy, and may get pt in the second half...well at least the first two

[spectre]

We're moving the ball and seem much more patient for a good shot (more often than not). Great to see DJ's shot back, and also great to see Diaw helping the offense crank.

Defense is much better.

[ziggy]

I'm liking the look of this game, up by 14 at halftime and playing some nice D.

On a completely unrelated side note, CarolinaKat everytime I see your sig it reminds me of how much of a badass Muhammed Ali was in his prime.

Love the sig... +1

[playoffs...PLAYOFFS?]

great way to end the half

aweful way to start this half

[polarcat]

loved what i saw in the 1st half. great all around ball and back into that "playing the right way" mentality. i just hope we don't take the foot off the gas in the second half and keep this nice lead.

[teej]

pathetic start to the third quarter

cmon guys

[davcbow]

7-0 run at the beginning the 3rd for Toronto, WTF??? why do we do this every time we have a lead?

[bing!]

This is a textbook case of how NOT to open the second half.

[ammofan]

We are playing great tonight!

[bing!]

That a boy, Mek. Show'em you're not a pansy.

[Ghost Kat]

On a completely unrelated side note, CarolinaKat everytime I see your sig it reminds me of how much of a badass Muhammed Ali was in his prime.



Thanks Ziggy

[polarcat]

no offense to anyone with this statement, but can we see a little more dj this game? this has nothing to do with the felton v. dj14 argument, more the fact that dj has been scorching the last few games when given time and has been a sparkplug lately.

[teej]

could we quit fouling? It'd be really nice...

[Ghost Kat]

Wallace just got hit so hard in the mouth on that replay his mouth piece went in:biggrin:

[spectre]

What's hilarious is on RGM's Raptors' board there's one solid whine fest about the refereeing.

Right now...they've taken 24 FTs to our 8. :cool:

[ArcandiaS]

DAMN DAMN DAMN... why Boris has to make so much fouls!! :(

[teej]

GERALDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD DDDDDDDDD

that was SICK!

[davcbow]

Beautiful pass by Felts to GW for the finish... :cool:

[bing!]

Woot, Woot!

[spectre]

Love those half court oops for the Crash slam!

Up by 16.

[Maal]

Raptors with the to, Felton to Wallace for the ally OOP!......and our fans continue to sit.....

[polarcat]

SC top 10 for tonight??

[spectre]

Bing...who's the chick in the avatar?

[Ghost Kat]

DAMN DAMN DAMN... why Boris has to make so much fouls!! :(

OMG you even type with a accent :biggrin:...Thats funny

Sorry about Boris:(

[teej]

Vladi for 333333

this is beautiful! a blowout! we never do this at home!

[ArcandiaS]

OMG you even type with a accent :biggrin:...Thats funny

Sorry about Boris:(


When I'm angry it could be very funny for you all ^^

But I can't understand his fouls he just have to let the guy make the basket if he knows he'll not have it......

VLAD for 3!! He's doing a great job tonight.

[ALong13]

Felton got nailed with that screen by Pops...and he's hurt...DJ is coming in...

[ziggy]

Damn, that was brutal screen.

[Ghost Kat]

Sean May 2nite???

[spectre]

Has Felton got an ace bandage wrapped around his ribs?

[Ghost Kat]

Has Felton got an ace bandage wrapped around his ribs?


It's holding the ice pack to his back

[bing!]

Bing...who's the chick in the avatar?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bryce_Dallas_Howard

:)

[teej]

Is anyone playing poorly? Heh, I think this much offense is making LB cringe, but I'll take it! Great game, Gerald is playing like its a pne man show, except the other guys are pulling their weight...this is beautiful!

[davcbow]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bryce_Dallas_Howard

:)

Here is another link for her from IMDB...

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0397171/

[ALong13]

Going into the 4th up by 17, I really like...too bad the arena looks real empty...Hope Felton is ok, but good game by almost everyone tonight....Diaw was playing good til he got in foul trouble and Nazr just sucks, but the bench has been real strong tonight...I'm really liking it...Glad to see Marting getting some good run...

[bing!]

Vlad really needs to learn when to quit launching threys.

[davcbow]

I wonder if Jefferson isnt dressed tonight why LB hasnt put McMay in?

[Ghost Kat]

Vlad really needs to learn when to quit launching threys.

He had a good look, just came up short this time.

[BETCATS]

we got our 'it' back!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7ZQqE8RxH8

[millst2]

not sure, would be nice to see if he can knock some of the rust off before the playoffs

[Ghost Kat]

Why is Felton coming back in??

[spectre]

Why is Felton coming back in??

Totally agreed...he looks like he's hurting and we were up 20.

Even more...why are we playing with Vlad as our C?

[teej]

Felton is back because he's a warrior, and LB hates rookies...that answer your question?

[Ghost Kat]

No one has made a shot for like 5 mins

[bing!]

We're perfect 14 for 14 from the charity stripe, that's nice to see.

[BETCATS]

Felton is back because he's a warrior, and LB hates rookies...that answer your question?


lolz

thats the truth though

[polarcat]

it's funny because it's true. :biggrin:

[Ghost Kat]

No one cheered when Sean May checked into the game :D

[teej]

FATASS!! there, i cheered!

[BETCATS]

May!!

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

The Ultimate Cheeseburger!!

[polarcat]

damn, that foul on may....my apartment shook a little bit.

[bing!]

awww, Sean scored him some points, now I feel all warm and gooey inside.

[Ghost Kat]

Sean May on the fast break??... I will laugh for days :D

[biz]

May looks good :)

[millst2]

No one cheered when Sean May checked into the game :D

Your speakers off? A lot of people cheered

[BETCATS]

i am happy for The Big Sexy!

DO WORK!!!!!

[BETCATS]

May looks good :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Kf2QZm1aIw

[millst2]

Good win, now we get to see if we can have a repeat Friday in their house

Nets down by 11 against denver

[polarcat]

awww, Sean scored him some points, now I feel all warm and gooey inside.

shhhh, don't let sean may here that. he will consume anything warm and gooey inside without even thinking about it.

ok, done with the sean may jabs for the night. he knocked down a couple of shots, got to the line and got a board or two.

[GoBobs]

two jumpers in yer face haters

[Ghost Kat]

Your speakers off? A lot of people cheered

Alot? Have you seen that crowd tonight? If 12 people yell'd I'd be surpised.

But...Sean did hit some shots and looked good. But he only had to play 2 mins. He could be a 2 min end of half allstar for this team.

[Mustachio]

good game boys. Sean May can do it. I believe.
Felton is a damn warrior.



and carolinakat.... im with ziggy that sig is awesome.

[BETCATS]

Alot? Have you seen that crowd tonight? If 12 people yell'd I'd be surpised.

But...Sean did hit some shots and looked good. But he only had to play 2 mins. He could be a 2 min end of half allstar for this team.

I am sorry, but from 1 cat to another, you are mistaken dude. The whole arena errupted. No sarcasm here, everybody was happy May was actually able to walk UNASSISTED to the court and play, then score 5 points and get 1 rebound.

[bing!]

shhhh, don't let sean may here that. he will consume anything warm and gooey inside without even thinking about it.
^ I'm half way across the world, it's pretty safe here... or is it?

[ohara831]

Very nice win! Now, if NJ will just lose!

[millst2]

I was watching the Raptors broadcast and there was a lot more than 12 people, but I do realize your a May hater, so you probably just zoned it out :)

We need may to knock that rust off, you better believe we will have someone get injured in the playoffs. Just how it goes.

We are a game out of 8th now and Nets are going down to the Nuggets, so that helps a little.

[millst2]

Have the bulls lose to boston, Indy to Portland , bucks to orlando,

the only toss up we really have is the Nets vs Knicks.

But we can pull this out, we just have to shoot 50% like we did when we had our 6 game win streak , as well as 50% tonight.

[davcbow]

I for one was glad to see May come in and contribute some... Yes the crowd went estatic every time May scored.... :cool:

[Ghost Kat]

and carolinakat.... im with ziggy that sig is awesome.

Oh come on, Ali has some his hands full...I see Tom Selleck up there...Mr. Magnum P.I.

[teej]

Helluva game, Cartier got 9 points, thats awesome! Sean got 5, thats nothing short of a miracle! I loved the energy, 3 starters played under 30 minutes, and none over 40, great rest, looking forward to our next few games!

and we even had a nazzy sighting!

[polarcat]

bing, i think you're good...haha. great all around game and lots of contributions. there was a may and a nazy sighting and we showed a lot of hustle tonight. time to scoreboard watch til wednesday. luckily there are only 2 games (nj vs. den and chi vs. boston) until we play again. i'm heading to the sacramento game and hope good things happen for us on wednesday.

great game cats!!

[Ghost Kat]

Yes, I'm a hater...But May did play good I'll give him that

[BETCATS]

everybody except diop scored.

And to all who want to see the boxscore: http://www.nba.com/games/20090316/TORCHA/boxscore.html


Great game and good night

[TattoodCats4life]

This game had great written all over it, except I would have liked to see Dontell Jefferson play a few minutes at the end, but he was inactive.

Another interesting stat is every player got a rebound except Nazr (including May's 3 min).

Honestly in 3 min may shot 2-3 and went 1/2 from the line for 5 and had 1 rebound. In 40 min that'd be 65 points (ha) and 13 reb. I'd say May is probably capable of 12/12, but we'd lose Diaw feeding okafor and his mini-skyhook.

[millst2]

This game had great written all over it, except I would have liked to see Dontell Jefferson play a few minutes at the end, but he was inactive.

Another interesting stat is every player got a rebound except Nazr (including May's 3 min).

Honestly in 3 min may shot 2-3 and went 1/2 from the line for 5 and had 1 rebound. In 40 min that'd be 65 points (ha) and 13 reb. I'd say May is probably capable of 12/12, but we'd lose Diaw feeding okafor and his mini-skyhook.

Totally agree he is a double double guy ( IF he can stay healthy) ,, wouldn't the solution be to sit NAZR's ass on the bench. Don't dress him and dress may and dontell. Nazr straight sux

[WarioVsMooChicken]

Why were people here obsessing over Nazr just a while back? >.>

[TattoodCats4life]

I'll be the first to admit that last season when I was much less knowing the different players etc outside our team, I thought getting him for dumbass was great....but now, I'm 100% feeling he is over paid, under played, and worth far less than brezic.

[Keetch]

On Sean May...was at the game and yeah the crowd nearly gave him a standing O when he came in. We were guessing the first time he touched it he'd shoot, and I believe that's what happened.

The standing O thing though, is kind of like this...most folks aren't actually cheering for Sean, they're making fun of him. It's very sad really. People in my section were standing up cheering and hooting while verbally abusing the hell out of him.

My favorites were the shortest...when Sean got hit on a mini-breakaway under the rim and crashed to the floor...

"STRETCHER!!"

Even the Bobcats bench was laughing hysterically.

Then after Sean made his second jumper....

"RENOGOTIATE!!"

Seriously, as I said at the game; when I see Sean jump one inch off the floor, I'll start to believe....hasn't happened yet though. He spent most of the game with his knee wrapped. He should be WAYYYY beyond that by now.

[Robertpel9]

On Sean May...was at the game and yeah the crowd nearly gave him a standing O when he came in. We were guessing the first time he touched it he'd shoot, and I believe that's what happened.

The standing O thing though, is kind of like this...most folks aren't actually cheering for Sean, they're making fun of him. It's very sad really. People in my section were standing up cheering and hooting while verbally abusing the hell out of him.

My favorites were the shortest...when Sean got hit on a mini-breakaway under the rim and crashed to the floor...

"STRETCHER!!"

Even the Bobcats bench was laughing hysterically.

Then after Sean made his second jumper....

"RENOGOTIATE!!"

Seriously, as I said at the game; when I see Sean jump one inch off the floor, I'll start to believe....hasn't happened yet though. He spent most of the game with his knee wrapped. He should be WAYYYY beyond that by now.


LOL I was at the game too and you are right on

Most people cheer in a joking way, people literally just were ripping him left and right some people were in tears from other peoples ribbing and heckling

The arena is literally electric whenever he takes a shot and when they go in everyone laughts

My wife who is 9 months pregnant laughed so hard i thought it would induce labor. Even she as a very causal fan knows the inside joke on May

sloppy play tonight, luckily the Raptors are F'ing terrible, we played well in spurts and the scoreboard showed a blowout but we also played VERY sloppy

A win is a win though, i'll take it. I still think the biggest albatross to this team really being a contender is Okafor, he is just oo soft and too weak

[TheBeagle]

On Sean May...was at the game and yeah the crowd nearly gave him a standing O when he came in. We were guessing the first time he touched it he'd shoot, and I believe that's what happened.

The standing O thing though, is kind of like this...most folks aren't actually cheering for Sean, they're making fun of him. It's very sad really. People in my section were standing up cheering and hooting while verbally abusing the hell out of him.

My favorites were the shortest...when Sean got hit on a mini-breakaway under the rim and crashed to the floor...

"STRETCHER!!"

Even the Bobcats bench was laughing hysterically.

Then after Sean made his second jumper....

"RENOGOTIATE!!"

Seriously, as I said at the game; when I see Sean jump one inch off the floor, I'll start to believe....hasn't happened yet though. He spent most of the game with his knee wrapped. He should be WAYYYY beyond that by now.First, comrade Keetch, thanks for coming up to the ol' 215 to say "hi" and bringing fellow comrade Amp along....it's been too long since I've seen either one of you.

You're right about May, though there was some, belive it or not, genuine love for him by some people, like those who clapped when he was introduced for that pre-game speech to the fans...mingled with the boos, of course. Still, I got a kick out of watching Gerald hopping up and down at the end of the bench when Sean made the second jumper. I've seen them (and I know you have, Keetch) at times on the bench together, and know that Gerald was genuinely excited for Sean to have a very successful 3 minutes, but it is said his career has come to this.

About the game: much needed result. This really needs to be the first out of 6 wins in the next 7 before the LAL game or I think we can kiss the playoffs goodbye.

Lots of good ball movement tonight from everyone including Juwan with a beautiful feed to GW under the basket after shaking off Bosh, then GW returning the favor on the next possession; DJ with a beautiful lookaway dish to GW for a layin; passing around the perimeter ending with Vlad giving it up to DJ for 3.

Best moment for me was the consecutive halfcourt traps by GW and Raymond which forced consecutive TOs by Toronto, and woke the team up from their somnambulant start, and never trailed again from that point on.

Good stuff tonight.....and I didn't even mention those Irish dancing lasses who had impeccable form tonight despite having to dance to a bastardized Irish ditty/techno nightmare.

[Raleigh_Cats_Fan]

well guys I am back in Raleigh after being at my first ever Bobcats game. Told ya I would bring home a win!

I took pics from seat in 112 but for now you will have to settle for Bosh warming up by himself prior to the game with the one shot I took with my camera phone. I was there pretty early.

Hope to be at more Cats games and maybe meet some you guys here on the forum.

http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj96/tspicchiali/bosh.jpg

[WarioVsMooChicken]

Even the security guard person looks Irish.

(minus the green)

[BobCatsFanInTx]

Vladi for 333333

this is beautiful! a blowout! we never do this at home!That's because the Bobcats don't really enjoy the kind of enthusiasm from their home fans that teams with lesser records enjoy. The Raptor commentators said as much last night. They were saying how bad it was that Charlotte was not getting more behind the Bobcats. They noted how their losing Raptors were getting more fan support. I have watched a few home games now on NBA League Pass and the enthusiasm shown by most of the home attending fans is pathetic. For the non sell out fans attending the games. I am glad their is fans like you all on this board but it really pains me to see how most people in North Carolina aren't behind the team when they are making a push for the playoffs and playing so well. I am sure Seattle would love to have an NBA franchise despite the loss of the Sonics. I hope winning will eventually bring sell outs and more enthusiastic fans to the games. I want to see your home state get behind the Bobcats the way they so awesomely did the Hornets. If a bit more enthusiasm doesn't take place soon I fear you may be watching the Seattle Bobcats before too long.

[davcbow]

That's because the Bobcats don't really enjoy the kind of enthusiasm from their home fans that teams with lesser records enjoy. The Raptor commentators said as much last night. They were saying how bad it was that Charlotte was not getting more behind the Bobcats. They noted how their losing Raptors were getting more fan support. I have watched a few home games now on NBA League Pass and the enthusiasm shown by most of the home attending fans is pathetic. For the non sell out fans attending the games. I am glad their is fans like you all on this board but it really pains me to see how most people in North Carolina aren't behind the team when they are making a push for the playoffs and playing so well. I am sure Seattle would love to have an NBA franchise despite the loss of the Sonics. I hope winning will eventually bring sell outs and more enthusiastic fans to the games. I want to see your home state get behind the Bobcats the way they so awesomely did the Hornets. If a bit more enthusiasm doesn't take place soon I fear you may be watching the Seattle Bobcats before too long.

Why dont you move to Charlotte and help out the cause... I know in most areas around here a lot of people are laid off and scraping to make ends meet. I think that once the econemy gets rolling again the attendance will change and the dedicated fan will start showing up. I'm not saying that is the only problem but it is a contributor to the problem..:cool:

[spectre]

Why dont you move to Charlotte and help out the cause...:cool:

Don't you just love people who can criticize from afar like that...especially since that's ALL they do?

FWIW, last night was a nice crowd; too bad we laid an egg for them.

+1.