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ABM · 09-11-2006, 04:47 PM

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I know there has been considerable amount of complaining visa-a-vis the lack of new posts since I officially took over for Eric at 8 am this morning. My sincerest apologies, though it was not without reason.

I've been torn as to whether or not I should convey the sad, sad truth about what has become of my beloved friend, idol and sometimes mentor Eric Marentette. My responsibility to you, the public, and he, someone I deeply respect, has left me torn. Duty or honor; which to choose?

After going back and forth all morning, I've come to the conclusion that no good relationship can begin with a secret. If we're to have meaningful, positive interaction about the Blazers, then there should be nothing between us, no closet-dwelling skeletons waiting to destroy the trust that I hope we can come to foster though this medium of the blog. So before you hear it from somebody on the street, I want you to hear it from me first.

Eric has gone to work, in Los Angeles ... for Kobe Bryant. KB is starting up his own company to market himself, since there's currently a severe lack of Kobe-related products and information, and he's hired away Eric to head up his new website, which supposedly will have something to do with Kobe's number change. Eric will be working hands-on, with Kobe Bryant, on all things Kobe Bryant.

Let me say that I've very happy for Eric, as it's a great opportunity for him, but I'd be lying if I said it didn't hurt a little. Granted, Kobe is the best player on the face of the Earth, and probably quite charming in person, but for some reason, that doesn't stop me from hating him. The Lakers have already stolen so many things from me; pride, sobriety, the 2000 Western Conference Finals, so I guess I should be accustomed to it, but I'm not. Did Kobe have to steal away the most prolific provider of Blazer information on the Internet? Is it possible that Kobe hates Portland so much that he wants to take away one of the few bright points in an otherwise dark Blazer fans' existence? It's probably got more to do with the fact that Eric is a heck of a guy and a hard worker to boot, but still.

So now you know. I would ask that you still think kindly of Eric, as any one of you would no doubt throw your mother under a burning garbage truck to have the chance to work with one of the most recognizable people on the planet. Let's remember Eric as the journalist and Blazer fan that we all came to know and trust, not the Eric that has been incorporated by the devil in purple and gold.

--Casey Holdahl

**sa1177** · 09-11-2006, 05:05 PM

Great opportunity that surely can't be passed up....still hard to get over the fact that it's Kobe who I believe to be a man of questionable character and of course the purple and piss connection.

meru · 09-11-2006, 05:58 PM

What, there were no job opportunities at the Tobacco companies and defense contractors?

deanwoof · 09-11-2006, 06:00 PM

you'd all drop everything in a heartbeat to work for an nba player. dont lie. it just sucks that it has to be kb24

**Trader Ed** · 09-11-2006, 06:23 PM

oh Eric..

say it ain't so.....

ewwwhhhhhh

PS - Congrats... its a great opportunity... but...

furball · 09-11-2006, 07:49 PM

Big mistake. The only people that are going to be hitting that site are Scank hotel clerks looking for a payday.

**sa1177** · 09-11-2006, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by furball

Big mistake. The only people that are going to be hitting that site are Scank hotel clerks looking for a payday.

I hope this wasn't supposed to be funny...
Why I am not suprised something this assinine would come from you...

No trial ever took place to prove anyone guilty or innocent. Calling someone you don't know a skank is just inapropriate. Kindly keep those type of statements you yourself. No wonder many have started posting elsewhere.

meru · 09-12-2006, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by deanwoof

you'd all drop everything in a heartbeat to work for an nba player. dont lie. it just sucks that it has to be kb24

Don't assume everyone is like you.

furball · 09-12-2006, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by sa1177

I hope this wasn't supposed to be funny...
Why I am not suprised something this assinine would come from you...

No trial ever took place to prove anyone guilty or innocent. Calling someone you don't know a skank is just inapropriate. Kindly keep those type of statements you yourself. No wonder many have started posting elsewhere.

And with any luck, you will be one of them. I love personal attacks from you. You are such a sissy poster and a clown. Sleeping with a man you know is married qualifies you as a skank. Do you disagree, or do you sleep with men you know are married?

**SheedSoNasty** · 09-12-2006, 08:35 PM

Oh yeah, this is heading toward deletion/closure. Way to go, guys.

**Dan** · 09-12-2006, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by furball

And with any luck, you will be one of them. I love personal attacks from you. You are such a sissy poster and a clown. Sleeping with a man you know is married qualifies you as a skank. Do you disagree, or do you sleep with men you know are married?

sleeping with a woman who's not your wife makes you what?

Public Defender · 09-12-2006, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by deanwoof

you'd all drop everything in a heartbeat to work for an nba player. dont lie. it just sucks that it has to be kb24

I happen to like my current job - and it doesn't involve inflating the ego of a man who's almost as talented as he thinks he is and is more sleazy than anyone I currently work with. No thank you.

I would hope that Eric is earning several times what he was making for Oregonlive - and considering the profit margins of web sites (small) and the ego + income of Kobe Bryant (huge), I bet he is making a LOT more in his new job.

**sa1177** · 09-12-2006, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by furball

And with any luck, you will be one of them. I love personal attacks from you. You are such a sissy poster and a clown. Sleeping with a man you know is married qualifies you as a skank. Do you disagree, or do you sleep with men you know are married?

You only seem to come around when there is something stupid to be said..why is that? You and your kind are the reason that many folks hardly post here anymore...I suppose your proud of that.

If you think I am a "pissy poster, and clown" I certainly know I am doing something right.

best wishes...

FYI...we don't know that that girl slept with Kobe anymore then we know Kobe raped her...can't really judge either can we?

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