http://www.nba.com/timberwolves/news/battle_of_the_bloggers_no_4_070925.html

7 points: Stephen Litel, (22 total): minnesotabasketball.blogspot.com; hoopsworld.com
6 points: Kate Doan, (16 total): mnsportsfans.com
5 points: Anthony Hall, (20 total): twolvesblog.com
4 points: Alex Halsted, (9 total): Twolves Wordpress
3 point: Dave Kelsey, (16 total): twolvesblog.com
2 points: Derek Hanson, (13 total): twolvesblog.com
1 point: Sonia Grover, (16 total): twolvesblog.com


- He \"likes my answer\" but I get docked because I didn't have Jefferson!?!?! Huh? That doesn't make much sense to me.



- I can think of an easier place to score. Hitting wide open midrange jumpers while Jefferson \"sits in the post.\" Good luck having Al guard Ricky or Gomes on the perimeter. Geez, Jefferson would be toasted out there.

Yeah, to say that you need a big man in a two on two is ludicrous. Small guys can pester big guys. Look at Madsen on Shaq for example. Big guys can't do anything against small guys. Every tournament that I have ever played in, the winner is two quick guys that can rebound, pass, and shoot jumpers. I agree with CW on this one. Every answer that Trudell liked had Jefferson in it. Obviously, Trudell has never played a 2-on-2.

Am I seriously the only person who plays full court two-on-two?

So, what is it you want exactly?

B o/t B was supposed to be in fun and you seemingly turned it into a life or death thing. You guys weren't happy with the fan vote, then you're not happy with Trudell's choices.

I'm sorry that I don't post as much as I used to, I really am. I've had numerous things going on, both professionally and personally, that have taken up quite a bit of my time and, without meaning any offense, are more important.

As always, I enjoy the friendship from TWolvesBlog and the conversation when I'm able to chime in, but to be annoyed when other things take precedence is silly.

Stephen_Litel wrote:
So you would be happy with people stuffing the ballot box to win that way? You have no problem with that at all????

All we ask for is objective judging. Is that too much to ask? Especially when we put a lot of hard work into our answers. I think Trudell does alright for the most part, but it seems like bias's are allowed to creep in occasionally.

I'm not getting into a pissing match over how the judging goes for B o/t B. I signed up because I thought it would be fun, which it really is not due to all the bitching by all (myself included). Especially since there is no prize for me in doing this outside of pride.

Now, why don't you answer the second part of my post? What is the number of posts a day/week/month/year that I am to make to appease you?

Sorry that my summer has been a nightmare...but, thanks for your concern.

Stephen_Litel wrote:
Wow. So much hostility. I'm not trying to start anything and it's not like I knew you were busy with the other personal things that not a single one of us are/were aware of. Obviously you have time to make posts with your articles, and we (it's not just me) were wondering why you never took any time to respond to any of the people's comments about them.

As for what it takes to appease me in regards to the number of your posts:

N = (Y / 2) + (X/4 + 1)


N = Responses from you
Y = Number of your articles
X = Number of comments from people in your threads

No hostility on my end...just trying to understand your comments.

So, why didn't you ask? You have my email.

Anthony wrote:
I would love to play full court 2v2 but noone else I play with is every up for it...I do think we're the weird ones of the bunch though...no offense

Stephen_Litel wrote:

I never asked because you seem pretty active in all the articles and stuff you write on a pretty daily basis. I didn't know you weren't responding to the forum because of other issues. Well, now we know. Thanks.

College Wolf wrote:
...didn't see this the first time...

I am officially giving the first howl I have given out to CW for that. Very good.

Stephen_Litel wrote:
Haha, thanks.

mwithers wrote:
Yeah I agree that you don't need a big in 2 on 2. It's all about speed and getting open. Jefferson can't guard Foye or Davis. If he plays off them, they'll kill him with open shots. If he plays them tight, they'll run around him for an easy layup. If they miss a shot, they'll also be more likely to get the rebound as Jefferson will be away from the basket and it's all about who can run to the ball quicker. He can't stop them, while they could at least pester him and use good positioning to keep him as far from the basket as possible.

But then again, who's to say I'm the expert on 2 on 2 anyway. Trudell is the one who makes the call, so it's only his opinion that counts.

DeROK wrote:
Completely agree... hence, Gomes and Ricky as my choice.