Batum says he's back

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  1. KingSpeed

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    Batum said he's back to feeling how he felt before. The headline was very accurate.
     
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    Also, my first was post was very clear we what he said. Should I have put the whole post in the title?
     
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    PDXFonz I’m listening

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    They are two different things. Generally you want your title to relate to your subject in some sense. It tends to create confusion when it does not, and if can distract somebody while trying to read what you have to say. However when your title relates to your subject then it can help create a more powerful impression with your readers.

    Some ideas for different titles based off what it is you wanted to say:
    Batum says health has improved after discovering new taping method.

    Batum attributes team success to return of Lopez.

    New taping methods may help Batum increase quality of play.
     
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    Strenuus Global Moderator Staff Member Global Moderator

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    You took that straight from a writing help book, huh?
     
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    PDXFonz I’m listening

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    I dont even remember where I got my writing info at this point. It was the only subject in school I ever cared about at a young age! I definitely recall reading or hearing something similar to what I said in a writing class though.
     
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    Well it sounded official, and good. And stuff.

    You did good.

    :ghoti:
     
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    The headline was misleading... Pure and simple.
     
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    He said/She said....Anyone can say things. Go out and show us Batum!
     
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    But it was Lopez and the taping. If I'm that detailed in the title line, what do I say in the post? Batum was clearly saying he was back to how he felt before. Then I explained why in post.
     
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    We all heard the interview, it's like beating a dead horse guys..Nic feels better, played better. What's not to like?
     
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    His inconsistency, perhaps?
     
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    He played well with Rolo and now he's doing that again. I can find consistency in that. He had a bad stretch, that's another consistent string of games. Now he's playing well and it's as if folks want him to fail...sheesh..dead horse, beaten to dust, blowing away in the wind. I like Nic
     
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    I like consistent Nic. Consistently good Nic.
     
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    blue32 Who wants a mustache ride?

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    Come on.. Nic has been the model of inconsistency throughout his entire career here. And this year he's just been absolute garbage. SPECIALLY for how much we pay him.....

    I like him too, but....uh not for 12 mil, and not for as many minutes as he gets.
     
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    Not at the beginning of the season. One game doesn't prove anything. I want him to get out, but I'm a little agnostic until Batum can string together around 5-10 of last game performances in a row to finally feel comfortable
     
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    Nic brings intangibles to the starting lineup..I agree with the coach and Antonio Harvey about what he brings to the mix. Tone said it best. If Nic has a turnover, the fanbase ignores all the defensive stops he brings to the table..blocks steals rebounds. He's maybe one to the best defenders we have at running guys off the 3pt line. You can hate on him all you want and if you look closely...every player on the roster has inconsistencies..probably every player in the league. I'm going to beat a dead horse here and repeat that it's the team that should be looked at as one, not dissected into 5 parts. I've had hours of arguements with fans over Nic and nobody will convince me that he should not be starting for the Blazers.
     
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    Every win proves something and Nic has contributed to every win. Dame and Wes have slumps but Nic seems to be consistently held under a microscope
     
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    BBert Weasels Ripped My Flesh

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    If Nico does 20 things right then one thing wrong, some people jump out of their chairs to blast him for it. C'est la vie.
     
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    blue32 Who wants a mustache ride?

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    You are right, but not for 12 million.
     
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    Dame was getting railed during his slump.

    or should i say is? i want to say was, though. :(
     

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