‘Kazaam!’ Bulls ‘Steel’ Series From Miami ‘Blue Chips’

April 30, 2007

Kazaam! Just like that the Miami Heat are out of the playoffs after getting swept by the Chicago Bulls last night. “The Big Aristotle”, or “Wilt Chamberneezy,” as he dubs himself, led the Heat in zero categories, scoring just 16 points and grabbing seven rebounds. “The Diesel” also shot 0% from the free throw line, missing seven straight.

What a terrible weekend for Miami sports fans. First, the Dolphins pass up on Brady Qui–well no, first their football coach’s name is Cam Cameron. Second, they passed on Quinn for Ginn. And now this.

On a more positive note, the loss ensures greater safety on the streets of Miami. “Doctor Shaq,” or “Officer O’Neal,” as you may better know him, is sure to exercise his skills as an undercover cop throughout the off-season. Personally, we’d like to see him act more. We miss hits like Kazaam and Steel. We’ll also miss entertaining press conferences like this one during the NBA Finals.

Other scores…
Phoenix 113 LA 100 (Suns lead 3-1)
New Jersey 102 Toronto 81 (Nets lead 3-1)
Golden State 103 Dallas 99 (Warriors lead 3-1)

We’ll miss you, Mr .Chamberneezy.


Lou Maurino’s NFL Mock Draft Spectacular Revisited

April 29, 2007

In keeping with accountability, we here at The Sporting Orange feel it’s necessary to revisit our very own Louis Maurino’s mock draft. As the following two images show, Lou had the foresight to see Detroit’s yearly hoarding of college football’s top receiver but failed to recognize Miami Dolphins head coach Cam Cameron’s genius in drafting a soft wide-out who refuses go anywhere near a linebacker (Dolphins fans reaction here). It was around that pick where Lou’s mock took a nose-dive.

We graded the draft understanding that trades were almost impossible to predict. We also awarded half credit to the correct player picked at the right position, despite a different team selecting them. Enjoy!

Final Grade: 7.5/32= 24%