Zombie Fire Olshey

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  1. Hoopguru

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    AndyDirt is a lousy sports radio guy who seems to always be rambling on and on and on. The guys is so negative about The Blazers as a whole! I wish Dusty and Cam were back, they didn't ramble on like the Dirt Bag.
     
  2. Wizard Mentor

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    So, Henry,

    Why didn't you ask Dave why abuser Jody Allen not bring those feelings about his mother. After all she was the owner 1 month ago, a week ago, today, and will be in the foreseeable future. Why Billips, and not her?

    Ditto for Dia.

    What about a certain know sexual assaulter announcer in the conference finals? After all, he wasn't just accused, but convicted. Didn't watching him commentate "make them shake"? If not, why not? If so, why aren't they talking about that?

    The answer is transparent - they hate Neil. They're willing to ignore all other data. If Neil is involved, they're willing to hate. So, why are you not commenting on this in your article.

    And... why in the hell are you referring to these idiots as "blazer fans", like they represent all of us. If anyone on the planet should represent "blazer fans", then for better or worse, it should probably be members of the blazers official forums.

    And the basis of your article is groundless. Neil has never given any indication that he wants out.
     
  3. ehizzy3

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    Neil would’ve been fired 5 times over by now in a big market
     
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    B-Roy If it takes months

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    This is the most interesting thing I got out of that article. Wonder who it was? Throwing a shot in the dark I'll go with Nas. Would have been GTJ if he was still on the team.
     
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    You MUST be thinking of a different guy because Dirt is one of the more positive voices about the Blazers on the fan lol
     
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    Not of late he hasn't been.
     
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    If he gets fired, he'll get paid by the Blazers for the rest of his contract and he'll be able to go to a big market (in his eyes) and double dip.
     
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    Not like there has been a ton of uplifting Blazer topics since they were eliminated. He thought they'd win their 1st round series if I remember correctly.
     
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    He did. He was suuuuper bummed.
     
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    Can you blame a person for being negative during all this? What the hell has been positive?

    Exactly.

    My point still stands. He's still one of the most positive and passionate fans on the radio.
     
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    I think I could point out double digit Olshey transactions that used worse logic than him trying to get paid by Portland and another organization.
     
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    Didn't Neil have a chance to go to the Hawks. If so, and this dude is right, why didn't he take the job. And why didn't Paul hear all this scuttlebutt when he was alive. I doubt Paul would have put up with this bullshit. I find a lot of this to be made up. Paul would never have allowed a staff member, or other personnel to sabotage the Blazers. He loved this team.
     
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    Yes I know. But normally “getting fired” doesn’t help you go get another job. He would need to be successful and hope to jump somewhere else. I cannot imagine Neil is thinking he would love Chicago, NY, LA, Miami, Dallas so I hope I get fired for my performance so I can leave.
     
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    I can't imagine Neil couldn't sweet talk his way into some assistant GM role right away, double dip while kissing up to the owner, then swoop in to replace the current GM he was working for.

    Whether Olshey leaves on his own or gets fired won't change any owners opinion of his abilities or lack their of. It shouldn't at least.
     
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    Ok yeah, if it’s a step down or just any job yes he would get hooked on somewhere whenever he wants. I actually know for a fact that if he wants a job in one certain city he can have it whenever he wants. But it won’t pay him like he does now. I was thinking if wants to still be a GM and Pres of Bball Ops in a big market, getting fired won’t help.
     
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    I get what you're saying, I guess I just don't agree.

    If Spoelstra got fired, I think he would have the exact same amount of interest around the league as if he left on his own. These front offices already have their opinions on these guys and aren't waiting to see how the break up happens to decide if they think someone is valuable or not.
     
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    Certainly not the first time there have been reports of Neil being less than enamored with Portland and wanting to go to a bigger market.
     
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    Just a matter of time he will be working with the Vulcan mothership in some other capacity. Remember, they are a centralized company and it wouldn't take much to beam him somewhere else.
     
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    NeO is not being held hostage so it's possible he is not a fan of the CITY of Portland but does not mean he does not like his job with the team. I am getting tired of all these negative articles and the vibe almost comes off like the jailblazers era for no real good reason. It seems like everyone is just annoyed about how things are going and the fact the best player the Blazers have ever had is a breath or two away from asking out. It's time the team and the fans RALLY cause if this devisive BS continues to happen then the fans might as well start figuring out how to say goodbye to Dame and welcome years of being lotto bound.
     
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    What is there positive to talk about? I'll wait...

    Btw jailblazers and this should never be compared again in terms of negative press lol. That's a joke.
     

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