Links To The Present: January 5, 2011
2011-01-05
WFNY’s Scott Sargent has a piece about the recent speculation as to where Antawn Jamison will land in the coming month or so. Apparently, there have been unconfirmed reports that third-party scouts have attended a Cavs practice and that Jamison has “played himself into a level that is second only to Anderson Varejao in terms of trade value.” I’m pretty sure this qualifies as good news. Soak it in, Cavs fan brethren.
“Despite Byron Scott’s bold proclamation last week that the Cleveland Cavaliers could still make the playoffs, reality dictates they are on a collision course with Ping-Pong balls. Lots and lots of Ping-Pong balls.” [Jason Lloyd]
Both Anderson Verejao and Boobie Gibson will be back for tonight’s tilt at Toronto. Andy has been outfitted with a mask to protect his still-fragile right cheek bone. The Cavs will unfortunately be sporting the rather hideous 2011 edition of the CavFanatic jersey tonight as well.
Oh, and remember the homeless guy with the awesome radio voice? The Cavs have offered that guy a job doing voice-over work. There’s a deep, depressing metaphor in there somewhere, but, I mean, good for him.
On The Twitters
“Whenever I read the “Cavs offered Ted Williams a job” I imagine a frozen head sitting in between AC and Fred.” [realcavsfans]
“Terrelle Pryor just sold that homeless man’s Golden voice.” [Scott Sargent]
“How long until the Sugar Bowl MVP trophy winds up on e-Bay?” [Jason Lloyd]
Pryor has a choice, he hasn’t declared one way or the other yet. I’m sure Tressel asked for some type of agreement, but nothing binds his hands.
Don’t think Pryor has a choice. Did Tressel not tell them they had to come back next year if they wanted to play in the Sugar Bowl? Pretty sure he did.
I love the way Jamison has been playing, he’s not likely a part of our future, but he’s going to be difficult to trade because that contract. So I guess we just ride him as much as possible until somebody else decides to find an offense. I understand Pryor selling his stuff. A) It’s HIS stuff B) He’s in college and needed the money C) He has so many awards etc, it’s not like he’s going to notice they are gone D) He’s still an immature kid. All that said, I don’t think any of that is an excuse nor… Read more »
@Tom: Boy, does that sound a little familiar or what?
Pryor has to drive everyone in Ohio a little crazy though.
The guy is a physical specimen and does a lot of great things but GEEZ – he makes a ton of mistakes.
Other difference? At least Pryor made sure the job was done before faking his injury.
Eh. At least he got them to the finals with this casts of characters.
Really? I’d rather have the athlete that wins the rings in the first place.
Nice to see the Cavs are looking for new/undrafted talent. And btw, Ted Williams will shit on any SG on the league – literally…
Soon someone will realize that Ted Williams is also an all-star caliber SG.
Well, the homeless guy still hasn’t accepted the Cavs job. He could still take his talent to South Beach.
Rich – I’d rather have a sincerely arrogant athlete that cares about rings, than an insincere one that sells theirs on ebay.
Big difference between Pryor and LBJ..Pryor, EVEN IF HE DIDNT MEAN IT, said he was sorry last night. Those are words LBJ would never manage to cough up in a highly publicized scenario.
Those jerseys are awesome! and Ted Williams is a really great guy, I’m glad the cavs have shown interest in someone who will help the organization this year.
Anyone catch that Terrelle Pryor was wearing a Miami Heat hat before the Sugar Bowl last night? This dude wants to be LeBron so bad. Now, he’s also now trying to put himself in a “The Decision” type scenario — will he stay or will he go? Terrelle Pryor is in the same category as LBJ, as far as I’m concerned.
The good news: The Cavs hired the homeless guy.
The bad news: He’s going to be the starting 2-guard.