Submitted by Anonymous Source (not verified) on Sat, 06/30/2007 - 1:34pm.
This was conclusion to a story that had already ended. Everyone knew Oden was coming to Portland, so why make such a huge deal about something everyone already knew? There are a lot more people who don't like sports - especially in Portland - than those who do. The size of the local sports departments reflect that. Big story? Yes. Send anchors to kiss up to the Blazers who will ignore them in the fall? No. Some of us have been through this before, one good playoff run and the honeymoon is over with the Blazers.
This was conclusion to a story that had already ended. Everyone knew Oden was coming to Portland, so why make such a huge deal about something everyone already knew? There are a lot more people who don't like sports - especially in Portland - than those who do. The size of the local sports departments reflect that. Big story? Yes. Send anchors to kiss up to the Blazers who will ignore them in the fall? No. Some of us have been through this before, one good playoff run and the honeymoon is over with the Blazers.