FARRAH FAWCETT: 1947-2009, R.I.P.
Heat drafts two in second round, trades for one, trades away one: (Click on Heat Lose Ground in East for my draft-day column). Miami acquires No. 42 overall pick Patrick Beverley (pictured), the Arkansas point guard, from the Lakers for a future second-round pick and cash. Heat selects LSU shooting guard Marcus Thornton 43rd overall -- then trades him to New Orleans for 2R picks in 2010 and '12. Miami Hurricane Jack McClinton finally goes 51st overall, to San Antonio. Then the Heat closes the draft with the 60th pick, Memphis forward Robert Dozier, who has the wingspan and perimeter defending Pat Riley loves. Depth picks, obviously. Hoping for one gem. Sort of surprised Miami traded to get a point guard, considering they had a rookie starting at PG last year.
Preamble: 11:04 pm--NBA vows Miami will select sometime this century. 10:26 pm--The first round has ended. Analysts are calling it the most boring first round ever not involving Mel Kiper Jr. ..... 10:15 pm--It is now being estimated that the Heat's first selection, 43rd overall, will be made in roughly early July. ..... 10:06 pm--Has the draft started yet? ..... 5:33--Pat Riley emerges from Draftcave to deny rumors Miami plans to use 43rd and 60th picks to select Gloria and Emilio Estefan. ..... 4:53 pm--Heat continues to not draft anybody. ..... 2:58 pm--No pick yet. ..... 2:10 pm--Nah. Still nuthin'. ..... 1:01 pm--Heat has yet to make a pick, because draft doesn't start for more than six hours. (Stay tuned for updates).
Original post: Heat has no first-round pick tonight and selects twice (43rd, 60th) in the second round. Miami has a sketchy record on second-round picks, as you can see by the choices in the following poll. These are about the only five guys ever drafted 2R by Miami who amounted to anything with the club. As a preemptive strike for those thinking WHAT ABOUT MARIO CHALMERS YOU JERK!, I would remind that Chalmers was drafted by Minnesota a year ago and then his rights were acquired by Miami in exchange for two 2009 second-round picks and cash. So he was not an official draft pick of the Heat, who then spent more than a second-rounder to get him -- hence his exclusion from our poll.
Football website craps on '72 Dolphins: Because it's the offseason and something must be done for attention, the website Cold, Hard Football Facts denigrates the status of several NFL accomplishments including Miami's 1972 Perfect Season in a piece you'd see by clicking here. This is the kind of thing that drives Don Shula crazy. It's the standard reheating of the fact Miami's schedule that season (70-126 opponents' record) was soft and included only two regular-season teams with winning records, both 8-6. Writeth CHFF: "Miami's 1972 schedule was so easy we wish we dated it in high school." [Cue canned laughter]. It is the same underbaked logic that would undermine Babe Ruth's 714 homers because, for example, he played before integration. Bulletin: You cannot control the era you play in or your competition, as Shula is pictured at left trying to patiently explain. Fact: Miami played the schedule it was given and won every game, and nobody else, no matter the schedule, has done that. Ever. Any questions? Naw, I didn't think so.
Shaq headed to Cleveland LeBronaliers: Reports are that Phoenix has agreed today to trade the ghost of Shaquille O'Neal to LeBron James' Cavaliers in exchange for Ben Wallace, Sasha Pavlovic, a second-round pick in tonight's NBA draft, and cash. (Shaq and LeBron are pictured at right dancing with joy). Not sure Shaq has enough game left to push Cleveland over the top in the East. The bigger question: Does Shaq have enough ego left to try to take credit for LeBron like he did with Kobe and D-Wade?
Marlins doing good. Shhh!: Psst, don't tell anybody, but the Marlins are over .500 and now only 1 game back in the NL East after winning again tonight. That's between us.
Miami doctor linked to Manny Being Busted: ESPN.com is reporting (click here) that a Miami doctor, Pedro Publio Bosch, anjd his son are implicated in having providing Dodger Manny Ramirez the banned performance-enhancing drug that got him suspended.
Dolphins confirm Estefans involvement: Over a breakfast news conference this morning star-struck Dolphins owner Stephen Ross confirmed Miami husband-wife music-making team Gloria and Emilio Estefan now have a (very small) minority ownership stake in the franchise. Gloria already has recorded a version of "Are You Ready For Some Football" to be played at this season's two national ESPN games hosted by the Dolphins. As part of the ownership agreement, Dolfans queued at stadium concession stands will henceforth be said to be waiting in "Conga lines." Also, the Estefans' 28-year-old son, Nayib (pictured at right with his ma), becomes the team's starting left cornerback.
Let me ask you something...: ...would it be sexist or in poor taste if I posted in my blog a photo such as the one to the left? See, I'm trying to start running more items having to do with golf and I felt this picture showed proper posture. (Not sure what the woman pictured shot on the front nine, but I think it was 44s).
Wade, Zo tackle foreclosure crisis: Dwyane Wade and Alonzo Mourning are speaking in Miami black communities today as part of Hope Now Alliance's "Bring Hope Home" national bus tour informing lower-income folks how to get help if facing home foreclosure. Hopefully affected residents will follow Wade's personal advice for avoiding foreclosure, which to to become incredibly rich and positioned to sign a six-year, $120 million contract extension with the Heat.
NCAA violations odds: BetUS.com odds on which school will be busted next for NCAA violations has USC (8-1) and Ohio State (9-1) on top, which Florida among schoolls at 10-1. FSU is there at 12-1. Miami is not among 25 schools listed. Take that, U-haters!
Caution. Skool Zone!: City of Miami road stencilers misspelled "school" as "scohol" outside Goulds Elementary. Thought it was worth posting the proof before the city requisitions a dictionary and makes a correction.
That'll do it for now.
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Posted by: anti christ | June 25, 2009 at 03:11 PM
Obviously fake. So those doesn't count.
Yes, the Phins 72 did have a below average schedule and only 14 game season. However, we have seen time and time again that it's very difficult to win every game no matter what. Additionally, the Phins proved their merit in the playoffs and Super Bowl.They even had to nonsensically play the Steelers AT Pittsburgh in the AFC Champ game, because of the rotation that was used at the time.
Posted by: mike1 | June 25, 2009 at 03:50 PM
It's official..US vs Brazil for the championship on Sunday. Two channels will carry it. I prefer the Latin networks, with the better play-by-play and the gooooooooooooool. US networks dawdle too much like in typical US sports; with endless meaningless commentary rather than play-by-play.
Brazil barely won. It took to the 88th minute to get a free kick and knock it in. Wasn't sure if I wanted S. Africa or Brazil. Our chances vs S Africa were better; but the championship game vs Brazil is far more interesting.
Posted by: mike1 | June 25, 2009 at 04:39 PM
Jimbo,
Did you see my hints on the Seattle region in a previous blog? Just making sure that my effort doesn't go wasted.
Posted by: mike1 | June 25, 2009 at 04:42 PM
Farrah RIP. You have done much to support the development of Americas fine young men during the 70's. Wow it's just so thrilling the Estefan's bought a piece of Fins. I'm ah, like tingling cough, cough all over. That golfer will be floating away like the ballon in mandatory elementary school French movie "The Red Balloon." That was one strange flick. Somewhat ironic the 15-2, 73-74 Dolphin team would have definitely beat 17-0, 72-73 Dolphin team. Still Perfection has nice Super Bowl Ring to it...
Posted by: r. duke | June 25, 2009 at 05:28 PM
Mike1, yep, moving there after Christmas.
Posted by: Jimbo | June 25, 2009 at 06:04 PM
r. duke,
true that many, many say the team the following year was better than the 72 version. just the use of mercury morris and relegating jim kiick to a virtual spot role made the dolphins ground attack lethal, as the undersized vikings found out in the super bowl when griese only had to pass eight times. the 72 defense must be ranked with the top nine others, as i saw maddog mention when the NFL left them out of the top ten defenses of all time- and had the saints of jim mora as #1!!
Posted by: the shadow knows | June 25, 2009 at 06:20 PM
Mike1, thanks for info. Unfortunately I haven't been able to log in to herald.. so, will check out your comments later.
Posted by: Jimbo | June 25, 2009 at 06:25 PM
mike1,
brazil seems to be lacking the superstars of teams past- no ronaldo, ronaldinho, roberto (?) carlos to explode in the run of play; south africa seemed to play better than the brazilians over the course of the match. as far as watching on sunday, besides the better commentary but no HD on univision, but how about that pre-game show that features skin, skin and more shaking bosoms and legs than should be allowed in R movies. that show is a hoot!
Posted by: the shadow knows | June 25, 2009 at 06:39 PM
fellers,
the tortured life of michael jackson is over; my favorites are "ABC" and "never can say goodbye".
Posted by: the shadow knows | June 25, 2009 at 06:41 PM
Shadow, I think I need to check out the pre-game show.
MJ and Farrah on the same day. N. Korea 100,000 protest saying they are going to wipe the US off the face of the earth. Iran's illegal Prez saying Obama is the same as Bush. the S. Carolina governor. US shocking the world in soccer. Big day in the news.
Posted by: mike1 | June 25, 2009 at 06:45 PM
Jimbo, I'm coming to visit. You will have endless things to do in that region of the US and Canada. Let me know the secret to how to afford living there.
Posted by: mike1 | June 25, 2009 at 06:47 PM
McMahon, Fawcett and now Jackson. The stars continue to grow dim.
Posted by: OC Dolphin | June 25, 2009 at 06:49 PM
Shadow,
His album "Thriller" was huge. Something like 8 Grammys. Billie Jean, Beat It, Wanna Be Startin Somethin, and of course, Thriller.
A great, great talent.
Posted by: OC Dolphin | June 25, 2009 at 06:59 PM
Yup Micheal was at his best as a child imo. I feel bad for just how twisted and self-mutilating he was to himself. Apparently there wasn't enough help available to him or to which he availed himself to stop the bleeding. RIP Micheal.
Posted by: r. duke | June 25, 2009 at 07:13 PM
No way Mora's defense touches Bears, Giants, 49ers if were talking same era teams.
Posted by: r. duke | June 25, 2009 at 07:17 PM
r. duke, go ahead and remove the (gloved one)ahem, child molester, from your Twitter page, you loser!
Stupid of you to speak for Jimbo a few posts back. Our liberal friend Cote is anti violence, you know.
Don't speak for / involve someone other than yourself in a challenge to a physical altercation.
Douche!
Posted by: Kurt | June 25, 2009 at 08:48 PM
Oh Kurt now I really ahemm feel bad about myself...
Posted by: r. duke | June 25, 2009 at 08:53 PM
right there....like a queer...all he's got is this freaking blog.
Posted by: Kurt | June 25, 2009 at 08:56 PM
I challenge your pathetic ass to cease posting here for 90 days. Can you do it, you pathetic, homebody douchebag?
Nothing else in your life, so I suppose NOT!
Posted by: Kurt | June 25, 2009 at 09:00 PM
I will say that while I've never been a big Micheal Jackson fan from Thriller on, I do have a soft spot, compassion if you will, for self-saboteurs such as MJ and yourself. The violence issue regarding Cote is interesting Kurt because I rarely care what Cote thinks. And though I have a heart there are instances in which I believe a eugenics program might just be what the doctor ordered. To Cote's credit he rarely censors what any of us has to say no matter how unseemly.
Posted by: r. duke | June 25, 2009 at 09:11 PM
Failed reading comprehension, huh, Duke?
You claimed Ji,bo would crak my scull. I am talking about that comment, retard!
I peppered in the fact that, as a liberal, Cote, must be anti violence.
It all makes sense with you. Your affinity for the child molester, Michael Jackson and your perverted sexual comments. You are OUT-ED, sir!
You are pathetic!
No comment on taking me up on my challenge - Go ahead; take 90 days off from this cesspool! I don't believe you can take a full week!
Posted by: Kurt | June 25, 2009 at 09:17 PM
Kurt why so angry? Really what do you care what my life looks like or the quality of it? And besides I'm afraid "my friend" you and your exalted sense of self are incapable of challenging me. I would have to care about you beyond something that occasionally buzzes around my ear.
Posted by: r. duke | June 25, 2009 at 09:20 PM
Angry at you for inciting physical violence.
And for your adoration of a child molester. Coupled with your warped sexual comments.
You are slimy.
Posted by: Kurt | June 25, 2009 at 09:24 PM
Colonel Blake: More wine my dear?
Nurse/Mistress: Yes.
Posted by: r. duke | June 25, 2009 at 09:31 PM
Kurt, are you white knuckled on the keyboard? You take this site oh too serious. Wayyy too serious. Honestly, I am not some fat smoker like you wish and keep repeating. I am a gym rat and do extreme hiking,, 14ers in the Rockies. If you haven't noticed, I don't answer your baiting, it's not like you can stick up for yourself in person. You'd never be able to hold your own against me unless you had a gun.
Mike1, I am selling the Colorado homefront. My woman is career military, ie base housing there for higher ranking isn't too bad. army picking up the moving tab too. I am transferring to fed dentention center near seattle and getting nice cost of living adjustment. More income, no house pmt, no rent. We have sacrificed big time the last 2 yrs by her being stationed outside the country and only seeing each other about once every six months on vacation. I plan on living there for 3 yrs, retire and spend her last 3 yrs in military back in Germany together traveling Europe.
Posted by: Jimbo | June 26, 2009 at 12:22 AM
Mike1
You bring up an excellent point about the constant media buzz with Jackson dying. Situations in Iran and Korea have monumental ramifications that has fickle media attention.
America's mainstream media is so -Dumbed Down- like a Jerry Springer show or National Enquirer. My son and I had dinner at a Japanese Restaurant and the other couple at our hibachi grill couldn't stop talking about Michael Jackson.
I cannot access any of the previous blogs here, the Herald has screwed up my account. Locked out until they sort it out.
Posted by: Jimbo | June 26, 2009 at 12:30 AM
The 72 Dolphins ... aside from being the only undefeated/untied team in the 90 year history of the NFL ..... were the only team that ever led the league in MOST points scored .... and also in LEAST points allowed. Some argue that the defense wasnt really that great .... it was just a ball control grind it out offense that allowed the defense to get plenty of rest. That might be true .... It was a good defense .... but not a dominating defense. However, it was probably the best balanced offense I have ever seen .... 1. Csonka running inside; 2. Morris running outside; 3. Griese passing long to Warfield .... Excellent balance .... it was a great team
Posted by: mike1361 | June 26, 2009 at 02:35 AM
Jimbo, somehow you twist it up in your favor. It's okay for you to insult me. But when I fling it back, it's me who you say takes it too seriously. Come on, dude. I have not been here for about 5-6 months. I pop in occacasionally to read the drivel Cote has to say, and then I see you still flinging my name around.
So I hit you back with the cigaretts and hot dog comment. So then Duke says you will squash my head, and then Duke goes on to say he liked the child molester. Then he makes up some song with my name in it. But I take it waaayyy to seriously.
Just leave my name out of this blog and I will have no need to make any posts.
Posted by: Kurt | June 26, 2009 at 06:25 AM
It,s great to see our friend kurt back...you gotta wonder though,farrah,m.j and ed McMahon all passing in the last 24 hours and kurt showing up....coincident??? I think not...
Posted by: anti christ | June 26, 2009 at 07:20 AM
mike1361,
you have got a keen understanding of why defending miami was so dificult. the line opened huge holes for the powerhouse fullback and the blazing fast halfback, to go along with the most elegant receiver of his day, paul warfield. only the steelers featured a bruising fullback who could run the sweep and the downfield threats of swann and stallworth of all the great teams since the merger. other teams were gifted offensively, but lacked, in boxing terms, the body blows (csonka and harris) and the knockout punches (warfield, and swann and stallworth). as a fan of the bengals in the 70s, who had a really good team, i can state that the NFL will never see a team as talented on both sides of the ball as the 70s steelers- and they had to scratch and claw to beat the cowboys in two super bowls!!!
Posted by: the shadow knows | June 26, 2009 at 10:06 AM
Mike 1361,
Everyone tends to forget that Earl Morrall led the Phins in 72 starting with game 5...which I was at.
I theorize and believe that if Griese had played the whole season, we may have lost a game or two. Griese had the ability to completely blow a game like Marino did on occasion. With Morrall in there, Miami went ultra conservative; safe football. Griese would've been allowed to throw more..and have a bad day. Morrall saved Miami from a home loss to the Jets with an improbable long distance TD run.
Likewise, if Morrall had continued to play in the AFC champ game, Miami may have lost.
Therefore, we must conclude that Miami's perfect season may not have happened if the cards did not fall as they did with Griese's injury and then his return in time to save the AFC champ game.
Posted by: mike1 | June 26, 2009 at 11:50 AM
mike1 excellent observation regarding Dolphins Perfect Season. In the case of Pats, Giants just knocked them flat on their collective back heh heh...
Posted by: r. duke | June 26, 2009 at 12:52 PM
anti christ Kurt should at least be brought in for questioning despite his obvious dementia.
Posted by: r. duke | June 26, 2009 at 12:54 PM
By the way Kurt you should feel honored I wrote a song about you. I don't do that for just anyone or just your run of the mill creep. Yup yer "special" in my book so don't forget your helmut when you go out to play.
Posted by: r. duke | June 26, 2009 at 12:56 PM
Kurt comprehension problem? I never said I liked child molesters like yourself. I said I felt compassion for just how twisted & self-destructive MJ was and you are. That's all. End of story.
Posted by: r. duke | June 26, 2009 at 12:59 PM
Oh yes one last observation. Kurt F*** YOU, your Syph on the sniff and you're f***ing feelings you MFing Larry Craig shoetapper in the mens room crapper. ARE WE CLEAR?!
Posted by: r. duke | June 26, 2009 at 01:03 PM
Sorry Kurt meant "your f***ing feelings" not you're f***ing feelings...
Posted by: r. duke | June 26, 2009 at 01:05 PM
r. duke. Speaking of "heh heh" have you heard from the Bostonian?
Posted by: mike1 | June 26, 2009 at 03:35 PM
Classless is what you are.
Posted by: Kurt | June 26, 2009 at 05:38 PM
mike1 I think Bostonian is MIA. Maybe he's waiting for football season. Maybe he's got the clap from you know who...heh heh
Posted by: r. duke | June 27, 2009 at 05:36 AM
You sound angry, you classless pervert?
Did I strike a nerve?
Posted by: Kurt | June 27, 2009 at 06:12 AM
This blog is at its best, when it heats up like this.
Posted by: naplesjackpatsfan | June 27, 2009 at 11:00 AM