You know, that is BS, a gross generalization, and really has no basis in fact. How do yo KNOW that the "real" fans are in the 300 level? From where I sit, the lower bowl fans are just as rabid as those above, and maybe even more committed. They shell out big bucks to be there. The fans were great last night. We were even chanting "Lets go Blazers" loudly before introductions! That said, the team has to give you something to work with as a fan.
Other than the fact that I was SITTING in the 100 level, and I could HEAR where the chants were starting, which was in the upper areas. I could SEE the fans in the lower areas because I was sitting near them. Most of the people near my seat were more concerned with getting up and buying beer every 15 minutes than they were the game.
I agree on that one.. people cheered for him, and scoffed at me when I yelled, it doesnt matter where he played in college here.. he is on the other side now. Just like Brandon, doesnt matter where he came from now.
The 300 level where I was sitting was rocking. I thought right before the game started the whole arena was pumped. When they showed the Blazers in the back right before they came out all the fans were standing and cheering. I mean everyone. Then during the Rockets introductions everyone in the arena was standing and chanting "Lets go Blazers". If anyone came out flat tonight it was the damn team. The fans were ready to explode but the Blazers came out and went down 2-11 within the first 2 min of the game.
Exactly. We don't want Brooks feeling comfortable here. He's young. We want him nervous and scared of the fans. Instead everyone let him know that this was home. That he was loved. The arena didn't affect him at all, and thus he had a great game.
I had a thought last night. I've always sat in the 300 level for the playoffs before last night. I'm wondering if maybe it's louder up there because you're closer to the roof? I expected it to be louder because I was closer to the floor, but I was disappointed. Can anyone else comment on this?
Haha, the fans had no effect on his game. Now you just sound like KingSpeed with that type of analyzing.
All I know is I was yelling as loud as I could and I couldn't hear myself. It was freaking loud. In the 1st Q after every made basket for the Blazers the people all around me would stand up, yell/cheer, then sit back down and do it over and over. Once it got into the 2nd q people started losing the will to do it just a little bit, and in the 2nd half people were just shaking their heads.
Also, I should say I had to restrain myself from leaving in the 3rd...it was almost too hard to handle. It hurts watching your team get drubbed, let alone in my 1st playoff game ever, but somehow managed to stay. What a night!
Same Mas. I was actually surprised how many people stayed. Most fans didn't start filing out until like 4 minutes left in the 4th.
I was SO FUCKING PISSED OFF that Brooks received that kind of ovation. PATHETIC! I was trashing all Duck fans after that. I expect more from Blazer fans. Really. Other than that, I thought the energy in the building was high. Higher than a regular season game for sure. At least it was for the first half. After that, it was a just a joke and I wouldn't expect much energy from the crowd.
I agree on fronting Yao, but that would require having someone who can stay in front of Brooks. I also think if we're going to front, we should put LMA at center, that way Yao can't camp out in the middle of the key on the other end.
Why? Were you pissed when AC Green got a loud applause during the 2000 WCF? Were you mad when Rick Adelman got a nice hand before the game?
I agree. If we respect his shot, and front Yao, he'll coast straight to the rim for uncontested layups.
AC Green was a veteran. He was a role player on that team. Whether the fans like or dislike him probably didn't make much difference. Aldeman is a coach. Aaron Brooks is a young starting point guard. Arenas can effect the way a young player performs, especially in the playoffs.
