Farewell
by erivera7 on Apr 14, 2010 11:00 AM EDT
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PrintI've written countless posts at Third Quarter Collapse, now Orlando Pinstriped Post, and this is the -- by far -- the toughest one I've had to write. I knew this day would come, too. There would be a point in time when I wouldn't be able to write anymore at a place I've called "home" for over a year, for whatever reason, and that time has come. I'm moving on to start a new Orlando Magic blog at the TrueHoop Network and I know the fact that I'm leaving may disappoint people here and there but this is a great opportunity I can't pass up. Hence my absence the past month or so. However, if it wasn't for my colleague, Ben Q. Rock, giving me the chance to jump on board at this website and team up with him to cover the Magic on a day-to-day basis, I wouldn't be in the position that I'm in right now. In that sense, I'm forever indebted to Ben and blessed to have been able to work with an individual who is as passionate as I am about a number of things: the NBA, the Orlando Magic, etc.
Ben is a phenomenal writer, by the way. The man can write and is a superstar in his own right, too.
I can't forget about the readers, either. Your comments, your feedback, your support, you are equally a reason why I'm in the position that I'm in today. Whenever I've written something, you have been kind enough to take a little bit of time out of your day to read what I wrote. For that, I thank you. It's been satisfying to see this site grow exponentially since my arrival. Ben and I have tried our best to slowly build a haven for Magic fans to stop by, chat about the team in an educated manner, and (hopefully) read about what we had to say and I think we've done a good job of doing that. Developing a community takes time but the payoff is worth it and everyone deserves credit for doing their part in helping 3QC OPP grow into what it is today.
So, this is the end and the beginning.
It's the end because I'm the one that must break up the duo between Ben and I. It's like breaking up ... the tandem of Penny Hardaway and Shaquille O'Neal. Or something. But without the behind-the-scenes drama, of course. Needless to say, it pains me to do it. It's the beginning because, in a way, I help spread the type of stuff that we do here to another audience, another network, another platform. That's never a bad thing.
Look at it this way. It's not a goodbye, it's more of a see you later. I'll still be around to chime in with a comment here and there but by all means, mi casa es su casa. Don't be afraid to come on over, pull up a chair, and talk about the Magic at my site in conjunction with the great work you find here on a daily basis. In the end, it's more content for the readers! Everyone wins.
Catch you on the flip-side.
And thanks.
Click here to check out my new digs.
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Mannn don’t scare us like that lol. From the title I thought you wouldn’t be writing at all anymore. In a way, this is good news. Now I have two Magic sites I will regularly visit. I’ve enjoyed your articles here and im sure i will enjoy them just as much over at magicbasketball.net
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Cool, glad you'll make my site a daily read!
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Awesome that you got your own site!
I will be stopping by and commenting! You will be greatly missed from this one, though. Thanks for the great times and keeping everything in perspective for all of us who get a little out of hand sometimes. See ya in another life, brotha.
I'm a girl too.
No problem.
I’ll miss being around here more often but I’ll be lurking in the shadows and chiming in once in a while.
… sounds creepy, actually.
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Damn, good stuff E, I've always enjoyed your ballanced and mature approach towards the Magic and basketball in general
I’ve wondered why you haven’t posted anything in a while. It’s great to know you’re still going to be around, I hope to see your insight often. Good luck with whatever your project is!
It's a new site so that's why I was absent for the past month or so.
I knew there would be questions about where I was or what I was doing but I hope it all makes sense now.
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Kings fan here
I’ve been reading this blog for a while and have immensely enjoyed your work. Congrats and good luck.
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
Thanks for the kind words.
I appreciate it.
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Sucks you're leaving E
Been great chatting with you on here and will keep up with you on Twitter, for sure. Good luck with the new site and I’ll be supporting you over on that one too, bud.
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if Jesus paying LeBron, I'm paying Dwight Howard. Because Dwight's not a bitch.
Thanks. That means a lot.
It seems like Ben and I have built up an army at OPP so hopefully Magic Basketball will be able to build up its troop level, then we can combine and form like Voltron to take over the world one city at a time.
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My jaw dropped when I logged on to OPP!
But congratulations, man! You and Ben both introduced me to the new generation of advanced statistics. We’ll miss your reporting, especially during the playoffs. Good luck!
NBA's Present: Dwight, Lebron, D-Wade...
Future: KD, D-Rose, Tyreke...
Past: Shaq, The Boston Celtics, Greg Oden...
No doubt. Thanks for being receptive to the numbers and willing to learn more about them.
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Damn...E.....
Imma miss you man!!!! Good luck on TrueHoop…show the world that the Magic is a team they can love..LOL!
"He is fast, but what I like about him is he looks like one of those track guys that actually knows how to run the ball and has good vision and patience. He is not just running at top speed. He knows when to use his speed, and he has some power and toughness, too.'' Barry Sanders about CJ2K
Dwight Howard >The Justice League of America
by Bonafidebrother on Apr 14, 2010 12:17 PM EDT reply actions
Good Luck Eddy
you will be missed, but hopefully the new gig will pay a little better.
"There are two ways to argue with a woman, and neither of them work."; Carlos Boozer
I'll tell ya about the Magic It'll free your soul but it's like trying to tell a stranger 'bout rock n roll
The only way to stop LeBron is Smith and Wesson, but even that's a double team.
by NC Magic Fan on Apr 14, 2010 12:39 PM EDT reply actions
hahahaha.......awesome
Never trust a fart
by AB's triple double on Apr 14, 2010 2:05 PM EDT up reply actions
E, I’m very happy for you. Looks like I will have another trusted spot to get Magic news and insight from with the OPP.
by derekk on Apr 14, 2010 12:39 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Thanks, bud.
Like I said, it’s more content for the reader so everyone wins!
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You've been great Eddy.
I also enjoy your tweets, and responses via twitter.
Go Magic/Bucs/Gators/Rays!
No problem. It's always fun talking with everyone on Twitter.
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Good Luck E,
Loved your writing and will miss you on this blog. I’ll be stopping by Occasionally on your blog.
I was the head of the Eric Berry bandwagon- Im sad to say its over.
Puffy Rod's Bandwagon continues forever.
New head of the Matthew Barnaby Bandwagon!!!
Dope. Looking forward to seeing you over at Magic Basketball.
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Good luck homes. Glad you could grace us all with your insight and writing. I’ll be by your blog. The more the merrier. The same thing happened to the Matchsticks & Gasoline (Calgary Flames) blog I follow here on SB Nation, and now I follow two blogs. I just have more sites to go to as a result. As long as you prevent me from going to ESPN.com, I’m cool. Go Magic.
"Where do you go from here, Dion?" "I go to Toronto."
Spreading that Calgary Flames, Montreal Expos, The U, and Orlando Magic love.
THanks E
For turning me into a rational fan. YOu have no idea how this has helped me. Thank you.
"Morning yall up early w/ the babies watchn Dora. Seems Lamar can't keep my name out his mouth maby I need 2 put my sons shitty diaper n it"~Matt Barnes
If you haven't checked it out yet
E has a really good write up about the Magic’s VanGundy days.
http://www.magicbasketball.net/2010/04/14/how-did-the-orlando-magic-get-to-this-point/
"There are two ways to argue with a woman, and neither of them work."; Carlos Boozer
I'll tell ya about the Magic It'll free your soul but it's like trying to tell a stranger 'bout rock n roll
The only way to stop LeBron is Smith and Wesson, but even that's a double team.
by NC Magic Fan on Apr 14, 2010 2:13 PM EDT reply actions
Great.........now I have to read 2 magic blogs on a daily basis.......not like I didn't waste enough time with this one
In all seriousness, your contributions to this site have been great. Your use of commas in the appropriate places and a mix of big SAT adjectives here and there were refreshing. Your ability to keep a level head with no cursing (except game 1 of the finals when Jameer checked in) during the in game threads the playoffs last year was something most of us needed.
Respect
Never trust a fart
by AB's triple double on Apr 14, 2010 2:15 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Thanks for keeping it real E!
You’re keen nose for Stats and Advanced Metrics will surely be missed around here.
It’s sad to see you go but I’m glad it’s to move on to bigger & better things!
Good luck with the new blog . . . I’ll be sure to stop by and check it out.
Sigh . . . Now I need new AVATAR!
You will be missed here E!
You’ve helped to make me more stats oriented, and helped me enjoy basketball and the Magic even more!
When the big fella was whistled for his fourth personal foul midway through the third quarter, Stan Van Gundy left Clark Kent alone. And in a phone booth measuring 94 feet across, Dwight Howard used that vote of confidence to transform into his alter ego. - Chris Sheridan
Awesome. Glad I was able to make the experience of being a Magic fan much more fun.
That’s always a great takeaway to have out of all of this.
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Good luck, sir.
I am Skeletor, lord of the hellbeasts! Bow down and pay homage to my awesome red power!
Lol http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GmG4X9PGOXs
Thanks for all the support, everyone. I'm truly flattered and humbled by it.
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You know what would be hilarious?
In an utter act of betrayal, erivera calls his blog ‘Third Quarter Collapse’.
Even though the Hippopotamus lacks a stinger for a tail, a truly wise man would rather be sat on by a bee. ~ Banacek
lol
"I've had people say, 'I don't need to check the [player statistics]. I've seen it with my eyes.' Well, I would also say your eyes lie to you sometimes, and some of the guys you may really like and think are really doing things, when you get deeper into it, aren't or vice versa." ~Stan Van Gundy
by magicfaninTN on Apr 14, 2010 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Congratulations!
Your input here will be sorely missed. In that regard, I’m saddened. Glad you will still linger in the comment sections from time to time.
I will be joining the coalition of those adding your new site to our daily reads. You will certainly enhance the TrueHoop network with your writing. Expecting it won’t be too long before you move to the ESPN front page.
"I've had people say, 'I don't need to check the [player statistics]. I've seen it with my eyes.' Well, I would also say your eyes lie to you sometimes, and some of the guys you may really like and think are really doing things, when you get deeper into it, aren't or vice versa." ~Stan Van Gundy
Thanks.
Yeah, a few of you have already come over and commented on some of my stuff. Props.
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Gonna Miss You Here
Although I havent been around on the game threads nearly as much as I used to, I still have read this blog everyday since late 2008, and it’s given me something to look forward to after every game for the great analysis. My friends tell me I know a little too much about the Magic, and its thanks to you guys that I stuff my brain with random stats no sane person wouldl ever care to know.I dont want to sound somber, since I know I’ll be reading this and your new blog everyday as well, so I’m just going to say thanks for all your contributions and the continued success of your writing career. I’m sure 5 years from now I’ll be seeing you and Ben on ESPN arguing with all those Lebron and Kobe lovers haha. Take it easy Eddy, I’ll see ya on the flip side. Respect.
Shaq sucks.
PS Thanks for the tickets tonight, you made my season!
Ill try and scrounge up a camera so I can take some pictures of the game, although I am terribly camera shy haha.
Shaq sucks.
Hah.
Good to see you’re still around and good to see that you’ll stop by my new site.
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Wow!
Congrats, this is a great opportunity!
I look forward to reading another brilliant blog.
by RussL on Apr 14, 2010 3:33 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Echoing everyone else's sentiments.
Great to see you get your own gig and it’ll be great having twice the awesome Magic content. The TrueHoop network could use a little respectability anyways (outside of cavstheblog, of course). Good luck and don’t forget to check in around here from time to time.
I hate Varejao.
Thanks, TGS!
Don’t hesitate to post your ramblings on Redick at my site, in case you need to spread your message.
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the Truth must be known! :D
I'm a girl.
by TheGiantSquid on Apr 14, 2010 5:56 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't remember the readers giving you permission to leave...
Just kidding, E. Best of luck with the new blog. TrueHoop Network’s one of the few good things coordinated through ESPN, and I’ve thought Henry was a fan of TQC/OPP for a while, since he links to stuff here fairly regularly. * sigh * Another blog to keep up with. ;)
"When you make your final stand
I'll be right there
I'll never leave
And all I ask of you is
Believe"
LOL
Yeah, so much content, what are y’all going to do? Hah. Like I said, it’s great for everyone that’s been a reader here at OPP because it’s simply more content for you to consume. That’s never a bad thing.
Unless you’re Skip Bayless.
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It'll be fun to follow your career from this point on
I know you’re in Grad School at Northwestern studying journalism; I won’t be surprised to see you writing for a major newspaper or publication in another couple years as an NBA writer.
I’ll stop by every now and then on your new blog.
I always enjoyed chatting with you on the game threads when you used to comment on a regular basis; thanks for all your contributions to 3QC/OPP.
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by Mike from Illinois on Apr 14, 2010 4:42 PM EDT reply actions
It's been a crazy ride.
I’ve missed chatting in the game threads. Who knows. Maybe I’ll drop in one of these days, as a surprise.
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Congratulations
You’re always on point with stats and insight. Hopefully you can replace the Sentinel’s blogs on the TrueHoop section at ESPN with your own blogs and bring that same insight you brought here. Very best of luck and I’ll check out your new joint.
"It can be done, you can just crush somebody"
Best of luck E!
Like many when I logged on this morning, I feared the worst in the early stages of Reading, but congratulate u on the move and wish u the very best :) your work here will certainly be missed buddy. Take care and catchya round!
Bleeding Blue Black and Silver for 20 of my 23 years.
by FLYNN47 on Apr 14, 2010 6:06 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Congrats Eddy
Now I got 2 Magic blogs to read. Crap. As if I didn’t have enough to do already you bastard!
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
No mistakes in the tango, Donna. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
Yeah, that's more than enough work for me...
…and I don’t even have to keep up with the Kings.
Congratulations and good luck to you, Eddy!
Bass is a kind of fish.
No problem. It was a pleasure writing here.
Don’t hesitate to stop by my site. It’ll be more of the same!
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Thanks for everything and best of luck over at Truehoop!
I’ll definetly check your blog out, and it’ll be fun hearing you on ESPN’s NBA Podcast from time to time next season or even in these playoffs (seeing as most of the contributors on the truehoop network come on there).
You have always been one of the more smarter in-depth well thinking bloggers out ther E.
Wasabi.
"To my Hustlers, heres some motivation: He who has begun is half done, why you waiting?"-NaS
Certified Kristin Kreuk obsessive.
Thanks for the kind words.
I’m excited for the new opportunity.
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Sadeness
You’ve made me member of the 3QC.
Thanks a lot for that!
Doubt I’ll be reading you over, with too many bookmarks already, but
THANK YOU VERY MUCH, SIR.
You won’t be forgotten here.
Ever.
Stay classy.
The more the merrier...
Goodluck E. I’ve always enjoyed reading your articles and analysis here. Glad to hear about your new opportunity. For now, I’ve only been flipping between this blog and the Sentinel’s. Now, I’m happy there will be a 3rd one because somedays there are just not enough Magic blogs out there to satisfy my Magic obsession :).
I hate Pau Gasol!
Agreed, my friend.
There can never be too much Magic content on the internet.
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Good luck E
The site looks cool and I’ll have to sign up to comment. Great timing tho; with the playoffs starting and the games (and fans) getting more intense.
LT Style, Electric Glide
"It's all part of the plan." Jeff Moorad and The Joker in the Dark Knight.
"Just because you went to the Finals last year, you can’t go out on the floor and expect teams to lay down. We got no heart. You can only make so many excuses. Everybody has to come and play hard, not just one or two guys."-Matt Barnes
I'm not around for ONE day and THIS happens.
Looks like I’ll need to add another site to my home page tabs. Not going to say anything sappy, although this is a lot like the end of Brad and Jen… let’s face it, Angelina was an upgrade, and it’s not like we don’t see both of them in movies anymore. So kudos Eddy, just don’t adopt 30 kids.
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