16 Players on Warriors Roster

So, as of OCT 21, the GS Warriors have 16 players and only 15 are allowed to be on the team. So that mean someone has to go. It will most likely be one of the three rookies, Demarcus Nelson, Rob Kurz, Richard Hendrix, or Anthony Morrow. All four have potential. Nelson I think the Warriors will keep, because I heard Nelson wanting three point guards until Ellis returns. So that leaves Kurz, Hendrix or Morrow. I think it will be either Hendrix or Kurz, just because Warriors might not want 7 big men on the team the other five being Andris, Turiaf, Al, Wright, and Randolph. Those five will most likely be in uniform opening night. And I think that only one big man is needed for the three remaining spsots. But if I were choosing, I would not know what to do. Kurz is like another Croshere, a guy who can defend, and shoot the three, while Hendrix, by looking at his stats, he seems like a very good rebounder and shot blocker. But then again, it could be Morrow if Kurz doesn't get cut because I am not sure if the Warriors are willing to let go a second round pick.

Sebastian Janikoski's Left Leg

Raider's won today! Off the leg of Sebastian Janikowski. This guy is my favorite NFL kicker of all-time, mainly because I grew up with him since I really started to watch football.
This Poland dude is just a savage. He has this super leg and on most kick offs he just kicks it right into the end zone. And he even attempted a 76 yard field goal. Now that's just ridiculous. I mean 76 yard? Wow.
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Ray's won today as well! Yes I am somewhat of band Wagoner. But I started to like them, way early in the season not just when they started to clinch the season.
So now, I don't really know who to root for, the Rays or the Phils? I like both teams. The rays - because of being underdogs, having awesome pitching (Price, Shields, Kazmir), awesome speed (Upton, Crawford) and awesome power (Pena, Longoria.), awesome fielding (Iwamura, Bartlett), the veterans (Percival, Floyd, and maybe even Baldelli). These guys are just awesome. I have absolutely no idea how many times I just used awesome in the last paragraph, but that just emphasis how awesome the rays are.
But then again, one of my other favorite NL teams, the Phillies is as equally awesome. They basically have three MVP's in their infield, (Utley, Howard, and Rollins). That's awesome. You know what else is awesome, that they have players like Burrell who could hit 40 homers, Victorino, the spam loving Hawaiian guy, who could steel 40 bays. Then their pitching staff is just awesome too, Blanton, Hamels, Meyers, Moyer, Lidge, Madson). Just too awesome.
So I really have no idea who to root for here, but If I have to choose one, I'll go with the Rays just because their underdogs, and who doesn't want the underdogs to win the World Series (besides Phillies fans).
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Some nonsports stuff:
- I watch "All the President’s Men" this weekend. It is one of the best old movies I have ever seen. Very interesting.
- What is grammatically wrong with saying “I can’t see nothing”

Also check out my new blog:
at http://davis-fried-rice.blogspot.com
It's about Fried Rice.

team updates

So updating my favorite teams:



The Warriors beated the Bucks in China with a game winner by ROB KURZ!!!





Listen here to KURZ's game winning 3 pointer:




-Warriors looked good in preseason, especially Anthony Randolph. What intrigues me about Randolph is that he could actually a small forward, but still have in length and intangibles as a power forward. So our current future lineup for the Warriors looks like: Ellis Magette Randolph Wright Biendris, with Azubuike and Bellini coming off the bench and/or occasionally starting for Randolph or Wright.

- The Oakland Raiders are 1-4. Not that bad. Could have been 3-2, if not for some bad mistakes. Cable is the new head coach, Kiffen is out. Russell looks good, not throwing a lot of interceptions, on behalf of him not throwing a lot but also because of good decision making.

-The Oakland A's are in their off season now. Did alright this year, could have been better in the second half of the season. I still didn't see the point to trading away Harden and Blanton. And I hope all the trades that Beane pulled off actually help us in the long run.

-Cal Football - not really keeping up with them as much, but I heard Longshore is starting again; Kevin Riley will be riding the bench. Javid Best is a monster. Super fast. Too bad Raiders have DMC, they could have drafted him as their starting when he enters the league. But who knows, it could happen

-UCLA Basketball -
A lot of changes, especially with Westbrook (On Thunder), Kevin Love (T-Wolves), Lorenzo Mata, and mbah a moute (on Bucks) gone to the NBA or graduated. There are still some good players on the team there and if they reach to final four again in 2009, they will have been in the Final Four for 4 straight years (with Josh Shipp and Darren Collison being on all four teams. Ben Howland and co. have produced some mighty fine good basketball players over the last couple of years, and if all had stayed until their senior year, they might be just loaded with talent:
Some of the players include:

Love
Westbrook
mbah a moute
Affalo (pistons)
Farmar
Hollins (also had Michael fey, another 7 footer)

Then to go along with this, they just recruited more 4-5 star basketball players:
Drew Gordon
Malcolm lee
Jrue holiday
J’mison Morgan

So unless these make like Kevin love and enter draft, the bruins are pretty much set for four more years of final four successes.

Warriors

Warriors signed Dan Dickau! (As of OCT 19, he has been released)

While he isn't Shaun Livingtson, he is an alright sign. I think he can be a good point guard for the Warriors.

Well I am so very excited for the NBA season to start. The Warriors may have lost some key players from last year, most notably B-Diddy, Barnes, and Pietrus but hey, we are going to make a run in this deep deep Western Conference. I STILL BELIEVE!
If you don't, just look at our team:

PG Monta Ellis
SG Stephen Jackson
SF Corey Maggette
PF Al Harrington
C Andris Biedrins

C.J. Watson
Marco Belinelli
Kelenna Azubuike
Brandon Wright
Ronny Turiaf

Dan Dickau (Released) Demarus Nelson???
Marcus Williams
Anthony Morrow
Richard Hendrix
Brandon Wright

What would be awesome for the Warriors if they signed Gary Payton or some how trade for Jason Kidd, that would be very cool. But the chances of this happening are the same as Rickey Henderson batting lead off for the A's.

Random Thoughts

I hope Rays make it to the World Series. That would be just super.

Saw a free free monitor in the MSB this week. Wanted to get it, but it is too heavy and way too far from where I live.

Ate a 6 dollar guacamole burger from Carl's Jr for only 3 dollars. It was okay.

Watched Hancock, featuring Will Smith, this weekend. Good movie. Better than I expected.

Bought three movies from gamestop for only $7.99: Anger Management, Mr. Deeds, & 8 Mile. Could have gotten Rent, but I did not want a scrathed up DVD.

Waiting for High School Musical: Sing It! - for ps2. Can not wait for that.

Lastly, I emailed this to Itunes Customer Service this past week:
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I bought this movie a while ago (December 2007), and now I accidental deleted it from my computer/ipod. Is there a way to get the movie without paying for it again?
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And not only did they respond, they actually got me my movie back:
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Hello Mark,

I'm sorry to hear that you accidentally deleted 'High School Musical". I understand how frustrating that can be. I have posted the missing item to your account.

Sincerely,
Nita

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i thought that was kinda kool of itunes to do that.