North Carolina thread

[joerrad]

anyone seen the delhomme figs for sale at ebgames or gamestop. i still havent found a regular delhomme yet but was hoping to see some at a discounted price. ive heard others in other states say they found them discounted.

[kingofnewyork2003]

anyone seen the delhomme figs for sale at ebgames or gamestop. i still havent found a regular delhomme yet but was hoping to see some at a discounted price. ive heard others in other states say they found them discounted.

I seen a ton of reg and chase delhome at the champs at the crabree mall. Not sure of the price, but I know they had about an equal amount of each.

[fenwayp]

Chase are $22 each, regs are $15 each unless they have been reduced...

[joerrad]

king of new york, i havent seen you post in this thread before, i take it you are in the raleigh area?

[icee82]

I checked out both of the TRU's in the Triad area this afternoon...Cooperstown 2 series everywhere but no chases. There were plenty of Ruth's available. The others were not as plentiful. I have picked up a regular Ruth and a regular Mays. I am going to pick up the rest of them this week. I also checked out the Wal*Mart off Wendover in Greensboro about midnight last night...NOTHING!!!
I checked out the GameStop in Hanes Mall...they had a bunch of regular Cooperstown 2. I am also seeing a bunch of the new NBA figures. I do not collect NBA so I am leaving all of them. Also has anyone seen the Bonds/Mays two pack? I am not a big fan of either of these guys but I would love to have it.

[icee82]

BDK...what type of Triple H figure are you looking for? I am going to New Jersey next week and I plan to hit some Wal*Mart's and TRU's on my way.

[BOOGIEMAN1914]

got some loose nba and mlb figs, im looking to unload, good for some of you that are interested in customizing or tinkering a bit
mlb
mulder
lowe chase
gagne
ishii
oswalt
zito
s. green
chip jones
ichiro 1
johnson 1
schilling 1
manny 1
nomar 1
nba
kidd 1
duncan 1.......................PENDING:D
pierce
nash
duncan 2
rose
cavs guy shooting like ray allen
bibby
finley
malone
dirk
allen bucks
payton
WHITE J. HOWARD CHASE
PIPPEN
PAU GASOL.......have been added!!!!
brain freeze, maybe a couple more basketball guys??????????????
looking 4-5 bucks each, depending on how many u want and the shipping cost as well
lmk if u can use any, all are in great condition, so could be good for u guys who dont want to open your figs as well

BUMP

[pimpinmidget]

Oh Wake :(

[joerrad]

that game was crazy, those wv kids hit every friggin shot they threw up. im not a wake fan but would like to see paul come back next year. they bring back everyone but danileus and downey. they would have a great shot next year. but i also wouldnt mind the bobcats picking up paul.

[pimpinmidget]

i think that he will come back - but you are right the bobcats picking him up would be sweet

[fenwayp]

Bummer about the Deacs. That was an UNBELIEVABLE game, though. Too bad wake couldn't pull it out. They are so disappointing year after year in the Tourney. Oh well, have I mentioned that the Patriots AND the Red Sox are BOTH WORLD CHAMPIONS :) At least I have something to hang my hat on, right ? Good luck to the rest of the ACC tomorrow...

[joerrad]

fenway, what were you looking for again for cooperstown. the ruths and what else. i checked tru in cary today and they only had one ruth and no other cooperstown. nothing at the gamestop in cary near walmart either

[SparkyzSportz]

There were 3 Ruth's and 2 Schmidt's at TRU at Crabtree yesterday .... lot of older stuff as well.

[fenwayp]

fenway, what were you looking for again for cooperstown. the ruths and what else. i checked tru in cary today and they only had one ruth and no other cooperstown. nothing at the gamestop in cary near walmart either

Actually, just looking for the Sepia Ruth and Mets Willie Mays at this point...I actually returned that Ruth you saw there today :) I found a better quality one at Crabtree TRU Friday, along with a reg Mays.

[joerrad]

what was wrong with the one your returned. i didnt look at it closely

[fenwayp]

Not much was wrong with it at all, really. Overall, it was nice...just the hang tag was bent outward. I am kinda picky, I guess, but the one I found Friday at TRU Crabtree was better in my eyes :)

[NCStateWolfpack33]

what a game last night, its official....my bracket is done. ( Final Four: Ilinois/Wake and UNC/Syracuse)

[icee82]

There are a bunch of nice Ruth's in the Triad area. I figured that Ruth would be a smaller production and would be harder to find but it looks like McFarlane produced a bunch of those. GameStop in Hanes Mall told me that they were not going to order any cases unless a collector pre-ordered and paid in advance. They stated that they would not have any more loose figures. However, yesterday it looked like they had at least one case of Cooperstown 2 on the pegs.

[bizquit1969]

what a disappointment the wake game was. i kept waiting for wake to get a defensive stop. it seemed as if wvu could not miss. i thought the two charging calls on wake and the carry on downey were all weak calls. no excuses, though, wake never should have let them back in the game. this is the only time of year i pull for anyone in the acc other than unc. i am actually pulling hard for state and duke today. i like for the acc to do well. hopefully g-tech can get a big win today to make up for the wake loss.

[bluedevils]

THAT THE REASON WAKE DIDN'T GET A NUMBER ONE SEED IN THE NCAA.LET'S GO DEVILS

[BurningSoul]

I really hope you just didn't jinx Duke by making that statement. Sheldon and Shav will have their hands full today playing a good bigman in Lawrence Roberts. Don't know much about their other players but he is outstanding. I'm hoping for a Williams/Bogut matchup in the future.

[icee82]

Hey guys!!! Some info on an autograph opportunity in NC. On April 6, the Durham Bulls are hosting their annual FanFest at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park. As I recall from last year, there was no charge. You could watch the players work out and afterwards there was a meet and greet whereby you could obtain autographs. Of course B.J. Upton will be there as well as former Cincinnati Reds' Jimmy Haynes and Brandon Larson. Denny Neagle might be there as well. I do not know whether that has been decided yet. But anyway, it is a great time to obtain autographs. I managed to get almost the entire team last year including Rob Bell, Dewon Brazelton, and others!!!

[icee82]

Also guys, the Winston-Salem Warthogs are having a FanFest on Wednesday, April 6. There are some future White Sox that will be in Winston-Salem this year for sure!

[tbrmark]

God, I love that wolfpack

[BurningSoul]

Holy ****! Julius Hodge! What a game. Sweet revenge for NC State after last years ending.

[NCStateWolfpack33]

WHEW HOO!!! GO PACK!!!

[joerrad]

heck yeah ncsu, up next bucknell or wisconsin.

herb basically played our starting five the entire 2nd half until evtimov fouled out with a couple minutes left. thats probably the 20th different starting lineup for this year with all the injuries and such. this win will hopefully shut up all the herb haters until the next season, but knowing a couple of them, they will still want him gone.

williams for uconn is a great player, he carried them the second half.

[bizquit1969]

no s### about the herb-haters. i am so tired of the "he can't take us to the next level" crap. if the pack had been healthy all year, their acc record would have been a lot better. as for my heels, great win today. one more win for the pack and the heels, and we could have a big eight meeting of rivals. how great would that be!!!

[fenwayp]

Anyone interested in playing ????

Hey guys...is there anyone here on the NC board who enjoys fantasy baseball ? I am the commissioner of a FREE Yahoo Fantasy Baseball League that is Rotisserie Style. There is NO COST to play at all, and we have a Live Online Draft starting at 9PM ET on Friday, April 1. We currently have 10 teams, and would like to get at least 12 and a max of 14. Most of those currently in the league are friends of mine from college and we have been playing in this type league for a while. It is purely for fun, and the only thing we require is that owners be active and not ever give up on their teams. Stats are updated daily and you can purchase a StatTracker for live updates for $9.99 for the whole season. You have to have a Yahoo ID (this is free if you don't already have one) to play. If anyone loves baseball and wants to play, please PM me or post your email address and I will send you an invitation to play. The only other stipulation is that we do not tolerate any swearing/cursing/etc...only good natured trash talk and fun postings on the league message board. It really is a fun league, though. Let me know. Below are the basic league settings. Also, your roster = starting lineup (in other words, there are no bench players...all stats for all players not on the DL count).
Thanks,
Jonathan (fenwayp)



League Settings

Draft Type: Live Draft

Draft Time: Fri Apr 1 9:00pm EST

Max Teams: 14

Scoring Type: Rotisserie

Player Universe: All baseball

Max Moves: No maximum

Max Trades: No maximum

Trade Reject Time: 2

Trade End Date: August 28, 2005

Waiver Time: 2 days

Can't Cut List Provider: Yahoo! Sports

Trade Review: League Votes

Post Draft Players: Follow Waiver Rules

Max Games Played: No maximum

Max Innings Pitched: No maximum

Start Scoring on: Sunday, Apr 3

Roster Positions: C, 1B, 2B, 3B, SS, CI, MI, OF, OF, OF, OF, Util, Util, SP, SP, SP, SP, SP, RP, RP, RP, RP, P, P, P, DL, DL

Stat Categories: R, HR, RBI, SB, AVG, OBP, SLG, W, SV, K, HLD, ERA, WHIP, K/9

[kiapooh]

Hope the HEELS continue to roll!!

Also, Congrats to the Pack & the Devils!! Gosh did I just say that:confused:

[BurningSoul]

fenway, I'm interested in that Yahoo fantasy league if it isn't full yet. Shoot me the league name & password through the PM.

Looking for a sepia Ruth and a Yanks Catfish Hunter. Any help would be gladly appreciated. It was tough finding chase figures before the local TRU in Rocky Mount closed. Now with the one in g'ville being the only local one left, its impossible.

[BOOGIEMAN1914]

fenway, I'm interested in that Yahoo fantasy league if it isn't full yet. Shoot me the league name & password through the PM.

Looking for a sepia Ruth and a Yanks Catfish Hunter. Any help would be gladly appreciated. It was tough finding chase figures before the local TRU in Rocky Mount closed. Now with the one in g'ville being the only local one left, its impossible.


i'll b lokkin' 4 ya BSOUL!......I dont want either
boogie

[fenwayp]

Stopped by the Cary Walmart today (Kildaire Farm Rd/Tryon Rd) and saw a regular NFL10 Randy Moss and a WHITE NFL10 Randy Moss CHASE/VARIANT. I'm guessing someone returned them. The Moss variant (and reg) I left for anyone who might want them. The sticker on the front is a bit off-center, but otherwise is is nice shape !

Also, Cary TRU looked like they had just put out a fresh case of Cooperstown Series 2, but there were only 11 figures left (no variants, of course...). Here is the breakdown of what they had :

1 Mays Giants
1 Hunter A's
2 Ruth Yanks
2 Schmidt Phils
2 Stargell Pirates
3 Ripken O's

[fenwayp]

PM Sent ! I am also looking for a Sepia Ruth, but if I find a Yanks Hunter, I will get it for you...

fenway, I'm interested in that Yahoo fantasy league if it isn't full yet. Shoot me the league name & password through the PM.

Looking for a sepia Ruth and a Yanks Catfish Hunter. Any help would be gladly appreciated. It was tough finding chase figures before the local TRU in Rocky Mount closed. Now with the one in g'ville being the only local one left, its impossible.

[kingofnewyork2003]

Anyone have any cooperstown 2 for trade? I am looking for all the regs plus the yanks Hunter, the sepia Ruth and Mets Mays. I have a few figs for trade if anyone is interested.

NHL 9 3rd jersey Sakic
NHL 9 St. Louis Hull
NBA 8 Shaq Chase
NBA 8 Marbury Chase
NBA 8 Odom Chase

If anyone is interested, please leave me a PM.

Thanks

[BOOGIEMAN1914]

ttt

[blkngold01]

ttt what up billy? :)

[bizquit1969]

just giving a bump for the card show this weekend. one day ought to be fun. i will be set up out there with quite a few mcfarlanes, cards, and other odds and ends. i say this everytime there is a show, but i hope you board guys will let me know who you are if you are coming out there. i will be the fat guy with the unc stuff on with the bobbles and sportspicks. 9 times out of 10, i sell stuff for whatever i paid for it, and alot of times i lose money on crap, just so i can justify having money to spend on other crap. ed, are you still setting up? steve? hopefully we'll see you guys out there. billy

[bizquit1969]

hey ed, i did not see you on the board. you'll be there this weekend?

[Zubaslava]

Hey guys, I'll be set up there too. Don't have a ton of stuff available this go around. Pickings have been pretty slim lately.

Oh, is anyone looking for Marvel Legends figures? I've picked up some of the Galactus Series, and will probably bring them out to the show.

FYI... TRU at Crabtree got a case of Coops in today. Guy brought it from the back, and had 11 figs in it. Even told me that an employee grabbed the Catfish Hunter Yankees piece. Funny how he knew exactly what the piece was, eh?

[joerrad]

anyone have any luck at the show today, im out of town and not gonna be able to attend

[fenwayp]

First of all, HAPPY EASTER to everyone !!
:D
Second of all, I snagged a Chase Sepia Babe Ruth off eBay today for $26.00 delivered !!
:D
Third of all, the upcoming MLB12 David Ortiz figure is AWESOME !!!
:D
http://www.spawn.com/toys/baseball/mlb12/dortiz/images/mlb12_dortiz_photo_06_dp.jpg

[BOOGIEMAN1914]

i mustagree, the ortiz is darn near perect.....one of the best sculpts to date
boogie

[NCStateWolfpack33]

Happy Easter to everyone...huge day today good luck to UNC and Duke...and of course my Pack

[fenwayp]

Fresh case was put out today (Friday 3/25/05) at Walmart in Fuquay-Varina, NC :

3 Babe Ruth (reg)
3 Cal Ripken Jr. (reg. White)
2 Willie Stargell (reg. Black)
2 Mike Schmidt (reg. Phils)
1 Catfish Hunter (reg. A's)
1 Willie Mays (reg. Giants)

NO CHASE FIGURES

[bizquit1969]

go pack, devils, and HEELS!!!!!!! what a night for the triangle area teams. lived here for 36 years, and what a friggin night!!! got these games tonight, the card show tomorrow, and maybe state v. carolina easter sunday!!! on a side note, bought a mays/bonds two pack today from the tru in cary. there is one more left. they had a bunch of regs from cooperstown and nba 8. come out sat to the show, i will either be the pissed out heels fan or the happy heels fan...

[Big Daddy Kel]

Well State and Duke are now out :(

BDK

[joerrad]

well that sucked

[fenwayp]

Looks like UNC may be headed for a long night as well if they keep this up...

[bizquit1969]

we are building a friggin house with the number of bricks we are throwing up-leave it to the heels to create yet another one night all-american-foy is lighting our arses up!!! can i get a man to get in that bastard's face?

[fenwayp]

That was NOT travelling on Villanova...

[NCStateWolfpack33]

i agree fenway, i only counted two steps...but...thats how it goes sometimes...UNC gets the calls more often than not

[pimpinmidget]

My Dukies are headin home :( . Looks like I am gonna have to be an ACC fan for the next few weeks (b/c I will never say I will be a UNC fan for the next couple weeks :D )

[BOOGIEMAN1914]

my dukies are gone..........great class coming in next year though, i hope williams stays, jj is prob a lock to stay, i think he'd like his jersey in the rafters.........he fizzled down the stretch, prob all the minutes he's played, but still has a great chance to be player of the year.......JJ...... BOGUT......KANSAS GUY.....and 1 more person are the finalist i think...........I AGREE PIMPIN', GO ACC(cough cough UNC).........LOL......i like unc as well, only when they arent playing duke and we need them to loose for acc standings
boogie

[Tarheel4Life]

I thought that was a tough call to make but there were a few calls that shouldn't been made ie Raymond Felton getting his 3rd and fifth fouls. Overall I think the officiating has been horrible in NCAA tournament games played by ACC teams. I don't like Duke but I thought they got robbed on a few calls last night. How they missed that dunk call by Williams still bothers me. This hurts us The ACC every year when it comes to the tournament. During the regular season the ACC officials pretty much let us play but then tournamebt time comes, the officials want to call every tick tack foul. Well Hopefully the Heels play alot better Sunday and I am sure Roy will have them ready. Go Heels. 3 games down 3 to go!!!!

[el_cid]

That was NOT travelling on Villanova...
True, there was no travel but Villanova was hacking the ***** out of the UNC guys and no calls were made. Not a Heels fan but just making an observation.

[fenwayp]

There were 3 Mays/Bonds 2-Packs at Cary TRU (Crossroads) at around 10:30 AM today (Sat). I bought 1 and left two. There were still two left around 1 PM. There were also 2 McNabb-Strahan 2-packs.

Interestingly, for those who care, the guy (it was an older gentleman who I think had no interest in these whatsoever) also had 2 sealed cases (2 per case) of LeBron James/Tracy McGrady 2-packs in the aisle, but I came back around 1PM and they were not out anywhere. My guess is they put them back in the stockroom since there is not much room to put many more two packs at the McFarlane display on the floor. If anyone is interested, I would ask them to check in the back, since I know I saw 2 cases this morning. Unless someone bought all 4 of the 2-packs between 10:30 AM and 1 PM (which I doubt). GO GET 'EM !!

[fenwayp]

Also, Target in Cary (Crossroads) this morning had some stuff on clearance including Tom Seaver, Bob Gibson, Tim Brown ($6.48 each); Yao Ming/Shaq 2-packs (they had ~8 of these) were marked down to $8.48 per two-pack. They also had a Donovan McNabb (Green) 12" figure that was marked down to $14.85 ! GO GET EM !

[bizquit1969]

at this time of the year, the difference between who goes and who wins it all has everything to do with match-ups, who's hitting their peak, and luck. you cannot tell me that west virginia would be 17 for 22 behind the arc with 5 minutes left in any other game. louisville has been playing great, but west virginia is shooting the lights out of the ball, and hello, they may not even win this game. as a heels fan for the last 36 years, i have seen just as many calls go against us as have gone for us. state fans think carolina gets all the calls and carolina fans think duke gets all the calls, and duke fans know they get all the calls...ha!ha! by the way, the show was alot of fun today...there was a pretty big crowd, plus i got nick goings auto and met him...definitely worth it.

[fenwayp]

bizquit...thanks for the tip on the Bonds/Mays !

[icee82]

I checked out both of the TRU's in the Triad and no Mays/Bonds two packs yet. I hope that we get as many as some of the stores in Ohio received..5 cases!!!

[appst70bull]

Did anyone else head out to the cardshow today? I went and got some good deals. I mostly bought the 10 cent cards of Panthers, Ex-UNC,NCST, Duke players. But I also got a Ray Durham game used bat card, a Josh Hamilton gu jersey card, Brendan Haywood gu allstar card, Jerry Stackhouse gu jersey card, Tim Biakabatuka Autographics, Mushin Muhammad gu jersey card, Corey Maggette gu jersey card and a Brett Blizzard (from UNC-W) autograph card. The most I payed for any of these was $3. Pretty good day for me, than went down to the NC Sports Hall of Fame since I haven't been there in a few years. Everyone have a nice Easter and GO HEELS!!!!

[bizquit1969]

no problem, fenway. glad i could help. you always post your findings on here, and we are all grateful to you, as well. on another note, i stopped watching the arizona/illinois game with four minutes left, and the wildcats up by 15!!!! what the heck happened?

[fenwayp]

Hey everybody ! Just wanted to give a heads up that I will be VERY interested in any Damon or Ortiz variants that anyone might happen accross in the coming weeks and months ! Please be on the lookout ! I will likely be able to find the regs, but might need help with the variants... Thanks !

[bizquit1969]

go heels! can we squeeze out a victory or what? looks like michigan state may make it as well

[joerrad]

i went to carolina place mall in charlotte/pineville and went to a sports store. they had the vending 3" figs of delhomme, etc. but also had like 10 regular vince carter figs. i thought that was strange, but no other figs.

[fstandfurs]

I picked up a Mays/Bonds in Jacksonville yesterday, they had three left. Hey fenway I'll be on the look out for those peices, hopefully I can get two Ortiz because I want one of him too.

[bizquit1969]

i have never ordered the exclusives, but i love that ryan astros, so i paid 45 to get it. i have the week off b/c of spring break, so i have a feeling i will be hitting a bunch of stores this week for the heck of it...of course, after i finish my honey-do list, which is longer than it has ever been for some reason!!!

[fenwayp]

I snagged a Ryan Astros Exclusive this morning as well ! They are just too cool to pass up...

[bizquit1969]

i know what you mean, fenway, that ryan should be sweet. like many guys in their mid-30's, ryan was the man growing up...i sold that bonds/mays i picked up last week to a fellow board member at cost at the show this past weekend, so i went by tru in cary, and picked up the last one that i could see they had. i am off like i said this week, and i will probably blow money on a bunch of sp's this week. if anyone is looking for anything in particular, let me know, and i can pick something up for you. doesn't seem to be alot out right now that i want, but i cannot help spending time looking!

[appst70bull]

Has anyone been to the NCproshow at the Crabtree Holiday Inn? This Sunday they are having an autograph and sports card show. How many dealers usually set up there? Also I just went to their website and they will have Natrone Means signing in April for $10 any item. Just wanted to see if anyone had been to their shows yet and if it's worth my time.

[joerrad]

never heard of it, but might hit it up.

on a side note, like zub said earlier, rivers and peppers will be at the state fair grounds in may. the are charging out the you know what for autos. i wanted and auto peppers official ball but that would be 80 plus 60 = 140. i dont know about that.


Philip Rivers (12-1:30pm) Saturday May 15th
Flats & Mini-Helmets $30
Premiums $40

Julius Peppers (12-1:30pm) Saturday May 15th
Flats $40
Mini Helmets $50
Premiums $60

[joerrad]

app, what is the ncproshow's website

[appst70bull]

Their site in www.ncproshows.com. I would love to get Peppers and Rivers, but not for those prices. Also, I just saw on their site that all shows are free admission.

[joerrad]

sweet i will definitly hit it up then

[Zubaslava]

I went to the show last month. There were about 7-8 dealers there. Quite honestly, I didn't see one thing I even wanted to buy. No one had any wax, and over half the stuff there was "older" cards.

I've thought about setting up for these shows, but in talking to a couple of people that set up last month, some didn't even cover their table fees.

I think it's going to take a couple of months before people get used to the shows being there. I do hope they succeed though. A little competition for shows in the area is always a good thing.

[Zubaslava]

As for the Rivers and Peppers show, let me give those of you that are thinking about setting up...

If the last show Rivers was at is any indication of how this show is going to be, don't bother setting up. I had one of my worst shows (didn't even bother to bring any SP's either). Everyone was holding onto their money for Rivers, and didn't spend anything on cards, etc... at the show.

I'll be there anyway, just cause I have regular customers that come for hockey, but if not for that, I'd be tempted to pass on the show.

And me personally... I can't justify paying those prices for Peppers and Rivers too. I think the most I ever paid for an autograph was the $25 for Rivers at the last show (actually, that's the ONLY time I've ever paid for an autograph!).

[appst70bull]

Thanks for the info on the show Zubaslava, if I'm down that way I might check it out, but I don't think I will go out of my way to get to it. I'll just save my $ for the May show at the fairgrounds. By the way, if anyone is interested, right now they are showing the 1982 GT vs. UNC game on ESPN Classic.

[bizquit1969]

i have no luck at all when it comes to buying wax boxes. i have purchased 5 different nfl 2004 boxes this year, and have not gotten anything worth a fart. i bought two sweet spots, 2 upper deck sp, and one donruss classics, and the best card i got was a jack ham auto. 5 of the autos are redemptions. at least with upper deck, you can redeem via their website. over the last yeari have mailed off 4 cards to donruss and fleer, and never received the cards. i have spent a pot-load, and not much to show. i know it is the risk, and it is so fun to open with the hopes of landing that big card, but if you get nothing, man, does that suck!

[pimpinmidget]

Fleer is bad about redeming cards. My friend pulled an Auto/Jersey Vince Carter /15 redemption card in 2000. He recieved it back LAST YEAR and it was not an auto or jersey or #15 - it was a game used floor card not numbered.

[kiapooh]

what is the website address on the Peppers/ Rivers signings?

[bizquit1969]

www.insidepitch.com or www.csashows.com...you can actually buy auto tix on the csa website

[kiapooh]

thanks, i have been to several csashows in VA and they are really good. I will have to go to this one for Peppers. I know it is a little pricey, but I went to Panthers training camp in SC and Peppers is VERY tough to get and signed only twice during camp.

[joerrad]

i would consider it if i could get an offical nfl ball for cheap. anyone know of any places besides ebay.

[Big Daddy Kel]

KB Toys in Hanes Mall had Cooperstown 2 lastnight, all regulars on chase. They had,

Schmidt
Ruth
Ripken
Stargell
Hunter

BDK

[Big Daddy Kel]

With the Peppers/Rivers signing in May, what is consider a premium item?

BDK

[joerrad]

ball, large helmet, jersey

[joerrad]

Philip Rivers (12-1:30pm) Saturday May 15th
Flats & Mini-Helmets $30
Premiums $40

Julius Peppers (12-1:30pm) Saturday May 15th
Flats $40
Mini Helmets $50
Premiums $60

just putting this on this page so we dont have to flip back

[fenwayp]

bizquit...find anything in your travels yet this week ?

[blkngold01]

What up? How have you been lately? What's up with Sauerbraun juicing up? That's was so funny to me to hear that a punter used steroids. ED :spawnskul

[bizquit1969]

fenway, found nothing, and i mean nothing. the walmarts i have been to don't even have nba 7 or 8 or legends. it is weird. i ended up spending money on cards.

[bizquit1969]

i bought two boxes of 2004 ud sweet spot football yesterday. i got two redemption cards from this one box. one was chris brown and the other was quincy wilson. so i went on ebay to see if any other of these were listed, and found a guy who had these exact same two cards listed. i emailed him to see if he got both of these cards in the same box, and he said he did. is that weird that the exact same redemption auto cards were in his wax box and in mine as well? how do companies pack the wax boxes? any help would be appreciated.

[BurningSoul]

A punter juicing is pretty hilarious. But he is one tough SOB to be a punter. I read an article in my local newspaper about a month ago that 9 Panthers players were being investigated after a South Carolina doctor was busted. Hopefully no more will be named.

[appst70bull]

What's up blkngold? Been doing good man.I moved down to Fayetteville, teaching at my old high school and on Spring Break this week. I just posted on the Panthers steroid thread about what I feel on the steroid issue. I went to a 1-AA college and steroid use was very common and I heard so from the strength training coach and from players what cycles they were on etc. So, if at a 1AA college steroid use is so common, I think the NFL needs to open their eyes a little wider than the Panthers only. Because, I believe steroid use is pretty common in the NFL, especially among linemen, linebackers and not necessairly the skill positions. As far as Sauerbrun taking them, as mentioned earlier this might be a case of him taking them to bulk up for himself and not for football. Or a case of I'm a punter, so they won't suspect me so I can roid and get away with it. Hopefully all this works out and steroid use is addressed in the NFL.

[appst70bull]

Just to let everyone know the Triangle Town Center has the Delhomme chase for $22 and regulars for I don't know how much. I picked it up today, because I had a buy $50 get $15 off. So I got me a UNC shirt, Panthers shirt, some socks and the fig for $42. Pretty good deal, because I would probably pay $22 or more for the Delhomme if I bought off Ebay.

[joerrad]

appst. what was the store

[appst70bull]

They were at Champ's, sorry.

[blkngold01]

Billy, (Bizquit1969) Thanks for deal on the Series 2 Urlacher. It is much appreciated. Let me know if I can help you out with any figs. Late, Ed :spawnskul

[pimpinmidget]

TRU in Winston-Salem has 1 Wallace/Wallace 2 pack left :D

[appst70bull]

Just a heads up for those in the Raleigh area. The Target on Lynn Rd. has the Tim Brown and Tom Seaver SPs for $2.48 (2 left of each) and the Moss/Bledsoe 3" pack for $1.75. Also, if there are any Hurricanes fan, the Goodwill right up from Lynn Rd. Target has Hurricanes bobble heads for $5. They have 1 Irbe, 1 O'Neil and one other, I got the Francis one. Also, for any UNC fans, Sat. noon they are playing the blue/white spring football game, at 1 UNC baseball vs. Virginia (with UNC baseball card giveaway) and than of course the game Sat night. GO HEELS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[bizquit1969]

appst i cannot believe you are buying bobbleheads from goodwill. don't you realize there are homeless people who may use those for blankets tonight? better yet, there are po arze teachers like me who could be wanting to wear those bobbleheads to school, or use them as furniture. shame on you!

[appst70bull]

I know I know, but I'm one of those poor teachers to, so I guess it's okay. I just keep an eye out for any sports books or memorbilia stores like that and pick it up if the price is cheap. They are from 02-03 and all 4 of the set where there, I guess the person got fed up with no NHL and sent them to Goodwill.

[icee82]

Has anyone seen any of the Bonds/Mays two packs in NC this week?

[blkngold01]

Billy, Man, This is too damn funny!! I spewed Diet Mountain Dew all over my keyboard. I needed that after finding out I owe HR Block like $250 for my taxes. (Ouch) Late, Ed :spawnskul



appst i cannot believe you are buying bobbleheads from goodwill. don't you realize there are homeless people who may use those for blankets tonight? better yet, there are po arze teachers like me who could be wanting to wear those bobbleheads to school, or use them as furniture. shame on you!

[bizquit1969]

went by tru in cary, and they had 8 lebron/mcgrady old schools. nothing else anywhere in cary. i did go to this card shop in cary. i usually never see anything, but i asked the owner about any auto's and he pulled out a bunch. i grabbed a chipper, andruw, hinrich rc, jr smith rc, colbert rc and jamison-all autos. the hinrich actually has two colors in the jersey piece. i bought them for a little less than half beckett. he has a bunch of stuff he just hasn't put out. he has a few wax also. there are always pokeman people in there, but he said on tuesday nights, he has a free trade night for sportscards. i don't need to have any more time off from work, because i spend all my fr******* $!!!!!

[blkngold01]

LOOKING FOR A GRAY JERSEY SERIES 5 JASON KENDALL AND A 12" MARIO LEMIEUX - BUY OR WILL TRADE THANKS ED

[joerrad]

bizquit, where is this card shop in cary?

[NCStateWolfpack33]

Which regional baseball will we get in NC? Are we getting any at all?

[joerrad]

im gonna be hitting up the Florida Marlins game tomorrow in Greensboro. Dontrell Willis is scheduled to start.

[BurningSoul]

Can't wait for the Mudcats to get started.

[BurningSoul]

If I had to guess NC State, no. Not unless they send the east coast players here which is half the series.

[icee82]

joerad...the game in Greensboro is a sellout. I have been trying to get tickets.

[icee82]

By the way...the gates open at noon. I am going to try to get some tickets from a scalper.

[appst70bull]

I wanted to head up to Greensboro tomm as well, but didn't get tickets in time. For anyone in the area on Tuesday the Mudcats will be playing an exhibition game against the Grasshoppers at Five County Stadium, tickets are free and parking is free. It starts at 7:15 pm.

[joerrad]

they basically sold out in one day for the marlins game. there are about 3 players who are on the marlins 40 man roster who have played in greensboro in the past two years. two of them are bazardo, who will be pitching for the grasshoppers. hes i guess on loan cause he will not be on the squad besides this game. also their is another kid, resop. hes on the 40 man roster as well, hes a closer, that came on late last year a a solid closer for the bats. this kid is for real. their minor league system is stacked. should be interesting to see how many people stick around during the year that come to this game, basically to just see the marlins

[bizquit1969]

joerad, the card shop is in a shopping center across from cary high school. there is a dairy queen and a courtney's restaurant in the center. on the opposite side, there is a cici's pizza and a mcdonalds. i cannot remember the road, but it is near the cary town center, and that old movie theater. hey, i just noticed, no wonder i am way overweight, i just described the location of the card shop based on food!!!!! the only other thing i can remember that is in that center is an abc store. good lord, i am a sad sap!!!

[SBrooks1]

Good luck tonight UNC!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D

[bizquit1969]

once again, we are getting beat off the dribble too much. and tonight, we are getting killed on the boards. hopefully, we can get hot in the second half. we have to play at the top of our game in order to win tonight, and hope msu sucks it up in the second half.

[NCStateWolfpack33]

its gonna be a good 2nd half

[SBrooks1]

UNC up by 15!!!!!!! :D

[icee82]

I think a lot of fans will go to the Grasshoppers' games during the early part of the season to see the stadium. It is very nice and has a beautiful backdrop. The last time that I heard the first official game there on Saturday night has not sold out. They play the Hickory Crawdads.

[appst70bull]

Way to go Heels. They simply pulled away in the 2nd half. Bring on Illinois, they can't play the first half on Monday like they did tonight though. Go Heels and Go #8 tomm. at Bristol!!!!!!

[appst70bull]

According to the Grasshoppers website, unless it's not been updated they still have tickets available for the first two games. I'm going to try and make it up there one Sat or Sun to see them and the new park.

[SBrooks1]

UNC - Where NBA champions are born and raised!!!!!! :D

[bizquit1969]

dang skippy boyz!!!!!!!!!! we played one of our best halves of the year, and msu could not hit the broad side of a barn!! 60% shooting in the second half is hard to beat. congrats all heels fans out there.

[bizquit1969]

i like your style sbrooks1

[NCStateWolfpack33]

nice game tonight...it was wierd when i was cheering when UNC made a basket...i had to turn off the TV and say...its almost football season and Jay Davis only has one more year left...i had to get back into a NC State of mind (excuse the pun) but i'll be pulling for UNC again against Illinois b/c i hate the Big Ten with a passion

[bizquit1969]

ncstate33, i am giving you rep for pulling for the heels. i pulled hard for the pack in the tourney. my wife to be, my brother-in-law, and my sis all have degrees from state.

[neldog]

If CAROLINA plays SMART and limits their turnovers, I see know way they can lose.But that is all talk they have to prove it on the court. GO HEELS

[SBrooks1]

i like your style sbrooks1

Rep for you!! :D

[NCStateWolfpack33]

thanks bizquit, i am dying to watch the Dee Brown/Raymond Felton match-up, its gonna be a good one. Webber might even put Deron Williams on Felton but Felton is too quick for Williams. May should dominate down low against Illinois

[appst70bull]

They got Franklin St. rocking right now. I was down there yesterday, for a baseball game and today, for the spring football game. They were getting ready at about 4pm when my dad and I left there today. I will love to see it on Monday night, when hopefully the Heels win it, but it will be a tough game.

[bizquit1969]

ncstate, for some reason it says i got to spread some rep around before i give you some. i don't understand...i will give you some wolfpack rep as soon as i can. i am so pumped right now about the game tonight. too bad we lose an hour of sleep tonight, especially for those nuts on franklin street tearing the place down. they lose an hour of drinking heavy. i remember 93, actually, i don't remember much of 93 other than the carolina ladies being very willing to spread some luv, even for a fat grad like myself...

[mkupper]

GO HEELS!!!!! GOING TO BE A FANTASTIC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME!!

[kiapooh]

I 2nd thatGO HEELS!!!!! GOING TO BE A FANTASTIC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME!!

[BurningSoul]

Much as I'd like to pull for the Heels I just can't bring myself to do it. As a Duke fan my 50 UNC friends give me to much ****, so its impossible to pull for them.

[bizquit1969]

understandable, burning soul...aren't rivalries great...if duke was in the final, i would enjoy watching the game, but i am just not sure i could pull for them. let's just say that i would not be disappointed if they were to lose. hopefully, for us tarheel fans, the team will make you unhappy tomorrow night. speaking of rivalries, what better way to start the baseball season off than with the yankees/bosox tonight.

[BurningSoul]

Yanks/Sox, Duke/UNC...Its great when you are a fan of a team in the 2 greatest rivalries in sports. Also I'm a Skins fan but the Skins/Cowboys rivalry hasn't been much of a rivalry for nearly 10 years.

[BurningSoul]

A little OT here but if you like stand up comics it is a must that you see Killer Beaz. I went and watched him for the first time at Wesleyn College last night. From start to finish he had me rolling with non stop laughter barely getting a break to catch my breath. Last nights show he was pretty clean cause the crowd was a majority of older people, but still funny. I've heard him on XM before were he is alot raunchier. I'd rather attend the not so clean show. But check his site for the next upcoming show at killerbeaz.com . I'm almost positive you will enjoy him.

[pimpinmidget]

Much as I'd like to pull for the Heels I just can't bring myself to do it. As a Duke fan my 50 UNC friends give me to much ****, so its impossible to pull for them.

AMEN to that....but I will be an ACC fan for the next few days :D

[icee82]

I saw the Marlins and Grasshoppers today at First Horizon in Greensboro. I caught a couple of tickets from some people that could not attend outside the park and paid face value. I could not believe it. The Marlins offense looks good. Pierre, Castillo, Cabrera, Delgado, Lowell, etc. Needless to say, they put insecticide on the Hoppers 20-2. Cabrera hit a wind blown homer in the bottom of the first and the rout was on. Willis pitched very well and did not allow a hit through the middle of the third. Of course...the Marlins were playing a Class A team but it was still nice to see a major league team in Greensboro. The park is beautiful. One of the nicest park in the South Atlantic League. It has a lot of similarities to the park in Durham with the skyline. The skyline in Greensboro is down the right field fence. Greensboro should be very proud of that stadium.

[bizquit1969]

i am going to atlanta for opening weekend friday morning. i have been a braves fan since 1976, so i suffered through the 80's, and have also loved the last 14 years. i am officially scared of the marlins. they appear on paper to be TOUGH. getting delgado was huge for them. they scare me alot more than pedro, beltran and the mets. alot of people have picked the braves, but man, the marlins seem to be loaded!

[blkngold01]

BUMP :)


LOOKING FOR A GRAY JERSEY SERIES 5 JASON KENDALL AND A 12" MARIO LEMIEUX - BUY OR WILL TRADE THANKS ED

[icee82]

The Marlins offense really looked awesome today. Their pitching staff is not bad either...Josh Beckett, A.J. Burnett, Dontrelle Willis, etc. Jack McKeon is a very good manager and knows what to do with talent.

[icee82]

I am heading to Cincinnati on Tax weekend. I am going up to catch the Astros and the Cubs. I love the Reds and they have a great offense...on paper. Now if they can just get some pitching they could be in the thick of things in September...and if Griffey, Jr. can rebound and say healthy.

[joerrad]

the game was great except for the insane winds throughout the game. also the woman who didnt know who jack mckeon was and kept calling him jack mckewin on the pa system and then she called them the florida marylins

[fenwayp]

Have fun, Ron !!

[icee82]

Joerrad, don't you love those politicians who get on the PA system at a baseball stadium and they look like what they are...a person that cannot call people by their right name and even pronounced the name of the team incorrectly. You can tell that she was not a real baseball fan...she was just a politician that knew nothing about the game. Those winds were insane yesterday and it probably kept a lot of balls inside the park. I was really hoping that someone would hit one down the right line over that net and into that building that has the glass front. How long is that going to last?

[icee82]

Thanks fenwayp. I plan to. We are heading up on Saturday to see the new stadium in Charleston, WV, Appalachian League Park and then we are heading to Cincinnati to Great American on Sunday. That is an annual trip that my wife and I take every year.

[Zubaslava]

hey guys, just thought I'd pass on a little something...

I went to that card show at the Holiday Inn Crabtree in Raleigh on Sunday (cause I had nothing better to do...).

Well, let's just say it was less than great. There were a total of 6 dealers set up there, and 3 of them dealt with nothing but signed memorabilia. Another guy had nothing but photos, and two guys had some cards. All in all, not very good.

Plus, they had 2 empty tables! I mean, come on. Tell the guys there to spread their stuff out to at least make it look full.

I'm thinking about doing the show next month though, just to give it a try. If I do set up, how many of you would come out if I brought my SP's?

Just trying to get an idea of if it would be worth it or not...

Oh yeah, and George Foster will be there next month too...

[bizquit1969]

you know, i have always wondered why inside pitch doesn't get retired players to come and sign at their shows. peppers and rivers are awesome, and i like durant and goings, but for the first couple of years i went to those shows, there were no autographs. it seems guys like foster or other past players would attract some people to the shows. by the way, go heels!

[mkupper]

YES GO HEELS!!

[Zubaslava]

I can answer some of that... the guy that USED to do the bigger shows here (the ones that had auto guests). He charged $125 per table, and couple even get half the place filled up. He sold the shows to Inside Pitch.

While they were seperatem there was an "exclusive" agreement with the fairgrounds that if Inside Pitch had shows, they could advertise as having autogrpah guests, since Marco (the guy that had them back then) did.

Inside Pitch just got these shows from Marco last year, and it takes months of planning to get it all worked out. When Rivers came, they sold over 2000 autos in 2 days. It got the hype about the show back. But, Inside Pitch only handles the show itself now. Marco still oversees the autograph portion of it. So, he makes the call on the price and who's going to be there.

And, for the prices Marco charges for HOF's, there never were many people that paid for them anyway.

Just my knowledge of it all...

[joerrad]

is it gonna be worth it to get peppers auto. i might do it if i could get a authentic ball cheap

[appst70bull]

Just wanted to say good luck to the Heels tonight. GO HEELS!!!!!!!!!!

[joerrad]

i dont say this much, but im pulling for the heels. it would be nice to see a team, that is basically the best team on paper, win the championship, as that doesnt really happen often. id also like to see roy win one. he seems like a pretty cool guy.

[bizquit1969]

zub-thanks for the info on the inside pitch stuff-and once again GO HEELS

[appst70bull]

Congrats to the Tarheels. They played a tough game but pulled it out in the end. Way to go Heels!!!!!

[RIYankeefan]

yeah, thanks UNC, you won me $250 in my NCAA pool!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[bizquit1969]

you're ********************* skippy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! go heels!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[raltherr]

HOORAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


I can't wait to go into work tomorrow and stick it to all the Duke fans that have been giving me grief for the past few years. :D

GO HEELS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[NCStateWolfpack33]

ughhh i guess good job for the Heels...now i have to hear this crap for a year...im dying for football season to get here....(also prayin that Marcus Stone gets the starting spot over Jay Davis...but...)

[kiapooh]

ME TOO!!!!HOORAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


I can't wait to go into work tomorrow and stick it to all the Duke fans that have been giving me grief for the past few years. :D

GO HEELS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[NCStateWolfpack33]

and it starts.....

[BurningSoul]

Congratulations Tarheel fans :(

[joerrad]

hey ncstatewolfpack, at least we can se NCSU won something. we won the mascot madness on foxsports.com. YES!!!

http://msn.foxsports.com/cbk/story/3480502

[NCStateWolfpack33]

sweetness! We are the national champions!!! YESS!!!

[fstandfurs]

I Second this :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D



HOT DIGGITY DOG!!!!
GO HEELS!!!!

http://graphics.fansonly.com/schools/unc/graphics/oas-natl-champ-unc.gif

[pimpinmidget]

Congratulations Tarheel fans :(

yeah...what he said

[kiapooh]

bump

[mkupper]

i dont say this much, but im pulling for the heels. it would be nice to see a team, that is basically the best team on paper, win the championship, as that doesnt really happen often. id also like to see roy win one. he seems like a pretty cool guy.

He's one of the best that's for sure. Just ask any kid he's coached or any coach he's assisted.

[TonyC1967]

Anyone seen MLB 11 yet? oh yeah congrat HEELS.....

[BurningSoul]

not yet. I'm still looking for a Bonds/Mays 2 pack.

[icee82]

The Durham Bulls FanFest was a little disappointing. It was held tonight at the DBAP. I did catch B.J. Upton and got his autograph on a baseball. He was a rep for being a real jerk but he was nice although some aloof. I also caught Jimmy Haynes...former Reds pitcher. I took a pic of him on the mound at GABP in Cincinnati two years ago against the Yankees. I was the only person to get an autograph from him. Also caught a few more potential big leaguers but most of them were so anxious to get back into the dugout that they would not sign. Eric Munson formerly of the Tigers was one that would not sign for anyone. What a real nice guy!!!

[kiapooh]

ttt

[NCStateWolfpack33]

Are any of you guys going to the NC State Spring Football game? Its on April 16th, just curious to see if anyone is going, i hope i can make, im 90% sure im going.

[appst70bull]

I think I'm going to try and make it. At 11am they are having a garage sell type thing:

The NC State Athletic Department will hold a surplus sale before and during the Spring Football Game on April 16th at Carter-Finley Stadium. Fans have the opportunity to purchase a wide variety of new and used NC State athletic merchandise including jerseys, cleats, shoes, Reynolds Coliseum chairs, and much more. Be sure to check back to GOPACK.com for an inventory listing within the next week. Gates at Carter-Finley Stadium will open at 11:00 am for the sale. The Spring Game begins at 1:00pm and admission is FREE for everyone.

There is the paragraph from gopack.com about the sale. I went to UNC's last Saturday and they have a heck of a defense out there, but not much offense.

[NCStateWolfpack33]

yeah, hopefully i can get there early to check everything out...hopefully we can maintian our NUMBER 1 DEFENSE in the nation from last year, we added and lost a bunch of guys, and our Def. Cord. is gone but our D-line should be strong

[BurningSoul]

Anyone going to the Mudcats home opener tonight? I may go if its not sold or rained out. Anymore Bonds/Mays 2pack sightings?

[blkngold01]

couldn't go to the opener tonight. me and my daughter are going to the sun afternoon game at 2pm. still haven't seen the bonds/mays 2 pack around. scored a wallace/wallace 2 pack at tru at crabtree mall on wed though. :spawnskul




Anyone going to the Mudcats home opener tonight? I may go if its not sold or rained out. Anymore Bonds/Mays 2pack sightings?

[joerrad]

everyone vote for okafor for ROY. i dont want to post this in its on thread cause i know all the bulls fans will go crazy.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/index

it was great to see someone selling unc championship shirts on hillsborough st today in raleigh. if your not aware hillsborough st is ncsu's franklin st.

i think im losing my interest, or there is just nothin out their that i want right now, cause i havent checked any local store in like 2 weeks.

[appst70bull]

I would have went to the Mudcats if I where in town, my dad and I usually get out there a couple of times a year. If you went, how did they look? Also, I don't think this has been mentioned yet, the Torry Holt Golf Classic is April 17 at Crooked Creek Golf Club in Fuquay-Varina. His site doesn't say who all is coming yet, just Terrance and Torry Holt are all that are listed right now.

[icee82]

I like the Mudcat's stadium. It is really neat. I have been down there a couple of times. If you get a chance this summer, you will definitely want to travel to Greensboro to see their new stadium, First Horizon Park. It is absolutely gorgeous. You will not be disappointed. It reminded me somewhat of the Durham Bulls Athletic Park.

[joerrad]

usually a bunch of rams will show up for that and some past wolfpack players

the stadium in gboro is def. nice. i know that last year their concessions people were horrible and that they still have the same people this year. theyve stepped it up a notch but its still no where it should be. i think within the next couple of years they will try to move up to high A or AA.

[icee82]

Joerrad, I agree with your assessment. I am unsure when their affiliation agreement with the Marlins expires but I would expect them to seek a Double A team. I doubt if the Marlins would want to do that since the Mudcats are just down the road in Zebulon. I doubt if the Carolina League would want to put another team so close to the Warthogs. That stadium is definitely Double A level. I was very impressed with their stadium. I am heading up to Appalachian Power Park in Charleston, WV on Saturday to see that new stadium. Of course then I will be heading to Cincinnati to see the 3-0 Reds!!! Break up the Reds!!!

[appst70bull]

I definetly plan on getting to the Greensboro Grasshoppers, Burlington Indians and Kinston Indians sometime this summer. I also want to take a few days and hit the Asheville Tourists, Hickory Crawdads and the Kannapolis Intimidators.

[blkngold01]

I voted for Okafor!! He is barely in second place though. He needs some more votes from NC Nation. Late, ER



everyone vote for okafor for ROY. i dont want to post this in its on thread cause i know all the bulls fans will go crazy.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/index

it was great to see someone selling unc championship shirts on hillsborough st today in raleigh. if your not aware hillsborough st is ncsu's franklin st.

i think im losing my interest, or there is just nothin out their that i want right now, cause i havent checked any local store in like 2 weeks.

[joerrad]

one of the main reasons they wanted a new stadium, besides the old stadium being crap, was to possibly move to AA. it is at AA standards with the lighting.

[Big Daddy Kel]

So who here is planning on going to the the Peppers/Rivers signing next month in Raleigh? I plan to be there :)

Edit: gave rep points to all I could.

BDK

[joerrad]

rumor has it Felton will announce he is leaving sometime next week. i will not be believing it until i see it thou. if its true and the lose felton and mccants this year, i wonder if they will be able to repeat without a good pg. thomas seems he might can fill in, but maybe not to feltons capabilities. They will still be dominint if they have Mavin & May, the twin towers.

[appst70bull]

Hopefully I can make it out to the show, although I won't be getting Peppers or Rivers auto, as much I would like to. I will blow my money on the 10 cent boxes and the $2-$4 game used cards and maybe an SP or 2.

[kiapooh]

I plan on going to the show to get Peppers. Like I said before, he is next to impossible to get at training camp so I think it is worth it. Thinking about getting a f/s Tarheels helmet and maybe a SP.:D

[fenwayp]

McCants- Gone
Felton-Gone
Marvin Williams - Gone
Sean May- 50/50

Marvin Williams is a lottery pick at this point...

[NCStateWolfpack33]

Hopefully May will leave too, im sick of everyone sayin i look just like him (and I'm a white guy)

[airfan]

Any local guys got any Mcnabbs, Culpeppers or Faulks. Could meet and get them from you. I need these for Torry Holt tournament coming up next weekend.

[airfan]

I need some SP'S for next weekend.

[appst70bull]

I just got back from the Fayetteville Patriots game, the NBDL team here. They put on quite a show. They scored 102 points tonight. A few differences than the NBA, on tie-ups they have a jump ball and 3 pointers only count as 3 points in the last 3 minutes of each quarter. They drew something like 7,000 people. A pretty good game for the $7 I paid to get in.

[blkngold01]

anybody know what character or series this avatar is from? i thought it was pretty sweet. :D Late, Ed

[SparkyzSportz]

Sorry Airfan

I only have the McNabb/Strahan 2pk. Good luck

Sparky

[blkngold01]

Went to see the Mudcats today. They won again 3-0. They are now 4-0 to start the season. Tony Gwynn Jr. went 0-5 with 2 K's and ended the game with a "frozen rope" to center. Their closer Resop had 3 saves this weekend and should be on the Marlins roster come Sept. if not earlier. Just some info for you local baseball fans. Take Care, Ed :cool:

[BurningSoul]

Mudcats have not allowed a run this year so far. Am I right? They've always had some pretty good pitching.

[BurningSoul]

oopps, they allowed one run yesterday. But 1 run allowed in 4 games isn't bad at all.

[joerrad]

blkngold, i watched resop numerous times in gboro. he came on strong late last season and he's on the 40 man roster already. its cool to see cause he wasnt even pitching two years ago in gboro, he was playin outfield.

[blkngold01]

yeah, burning soul you are correct sir. they gave up a solo blast yesterday and that is the only run in 4 games so far. joerrad, thanks for the info on resop. i didn't know he used to play OF. he looked pretty good as a closer this weekend.

[NCStateWolfpack33]

5 more days until the Red/White football game, i can hardly wait...and Mudvayne's new CD comes out tomorrow!!! AND a revised Slipknot CD too!!! Lordy this is gonna be a busy week (bump)

[appst70bull]

Just found me a few new mini helmets from Arena 2, they were only $10 each from www.sportsfanshop.com, I got the Carolina Rhinos and the Greensboro Prowlers helmets. These were like $20 each last time I checked, I picked them both up for $28 shipped. Also should have a Peppers reg and Rasheed Wallace coming in from Standing Room Only Sports. Also, did anyone go check out the new National Atlantic Indoor Football League, the Raleigh Rebels? They played a scrimmage at The Factory in Wake Forest on Sat night.

[appst70bull]

I just checked www.gopack.com and they have the inventory for the surplus sale on Sat. Here is the link for that http://gopack.collegesports.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/041105aaa.html
I really don't see anything I would be interested in, I still might go check it out though.
I just noticed they will have new Nike running shoes for $10.

[blkngold01]

wake town bump :spawnskul

[Zubaslava]

FYI guys...

The Torry Holt golf tourney on Sunday is CLOSED to the public, as is the bowling on Saturday.

This word came straight from their PR coordinator.

If anyone knows anything different, please let me know...

[appst70bull]

Yeah, after much searching I finally found a article on gopack.com that says "The tournament is closed to the public, so only participants will be allowed at the golf course" I just figured it was like the Michael Jordan, Duke Children's Classic or the Jimmy V and open to the public.

[Zubaslava]

one would think with the proceeds going to charity, they would open it up to the public for a cover charge, and raise more money. Go figure...

I'm still trying to figure out a way to get in there. Does anyone have an updated list of who's attending.

I know Kurt Warner is out, and Marc Bulger is in.

Also heard Larry Fitzgerald and Charles Rogers were going to be there.

And of course, the usual Rams and State/UNC guys...

Anyone else?

[kiapooh]

McNabb, Culpepper & Leftwich are also supposed to be there. However, Culpepper and Leftwich are also scheduled to be in FL at a Clinton Portis fund raiser. Can't be at both.

[Zubaslava]

Well, I know that when I called the Foundation, there was no mention of any of those three.

And if it's anything like other golf tourneys, it can change up to the last minute. I remember one year Lawrence Taylor was supposed to be at the Jimmy V, and then cancelled the morning of. Pissed me off pretty bad!

On a side note, they have the updated list of celebrities that's going to be at the Duke Children's Hospital gold tourney. Only one that sticks out to me is Mike Eruzione, but I might pick up a couple of others...

[joerrad]

zubaslava, are you goin to holt golf tournament

anyone else going to the ncsu surplus sale?

[Zubaslava]

joerrad...

It's supposed to be closed to the public. I'm thinking that I'll try to go to the bowling thing Saturday night instead. A bit more low key, and at a public place.

Any idea what they are going to have at the surplus sale?

[joerrad]

theyve got some stuff listed on gopack.

i think they are afraid of people buying and reselling. i read that if its on ebay the next day they have the right to buy it back

[appst70bull]

I will probably hit the surplus store and the red/white game. It's free so I might as well. I was hoping for some helmets or memorbilia from the programs, but it looks like mostly clothes.

[icee82]

For those guys that are heading to the May 14 show, they are having a Negro League reunion that weekend also. Hall of Fame outfielder Monte Irvin is going to be there and his autograph is a steal at $15. Also Buck O'Neill and Ted "Double Duty" Radcliffe will be in attendance. I am definitely going as I am a huge baseball history buff.

[icee82]

Does anyone know anything about the Reynolds chairs that are $10 each.

[kiapooh]

What, You mean you don't want to go to the Duke Tourney and get Screech or AC Slater, come on.:p
And yeah I remember the year LT canceled the Jimmy V too.:mad:
And if it's anything like other golf tourneys, it can change up to the last minute. I remember one year Lawrence Taylor was supposed to be at the Jimmy V, and then cancelled the morning of. Pissed me off pretty bad!

On a side note, they have the updated list of celebrities that's going to be at the Duke Children's Hospital gold tourney. Only one that sticks out to me is Mike Eruzione, but I might pick up a couple of others...

[appst70bull]

Yeah, I might have to get out to that and try to get a few autos, Bobby Cremmins, Mike Eruzione, Rod Broadway (NCCU football), Drew Carter (Panthers), Nikita Koloff and as many Duke basketball players I can get. I still have a bunch of index cards from past Jimmy V's that I need to get matted and framed.

[NCStateWolfpack33]

Chris Paul is entering the NBA Draft, just saw it on ESPNEWS

[pimpinmidget]

Chris Paul is entering the NBA Draft, just saw it on ESPNEWS

Just saw that on espn.com :eek:

[Zubaslava]

Hey guys, just thought I'd let everyone know that I just called the bowling alley Torry Holt is having his thing at Saturday, and they ARE closing the place to the public from 6pm-11pm.

That just sucks...

[BurningSoul]

Tory and Terrance Holt were on WRDU this afternoon talking to Bob the Blade. I can't remember what night but they will be at some place called 521 West, I think? Costs $20 to get in so it is open to the public. I think theres a dress code involved. Koren Robinson, Dre Bly, Charles Rodgers, Larry Fitzgerald, Mark Bulger and a few others they named will be here this weekend.

[BurningSoul]

they may have the details on toryholt.com

[BurningSoul]

http://www.wral.com/sports/4380842/detail.html

WRAL is reporting a reliable scource says Felton is going pro.

[Big Daddy Kel]

Well, I know that when I called the Foundation, there was no mention of any of those three.

And if it's anything like other golf tourneys, it can change up to the last minute. I remember one year Lawrence Taylor was supposed to be at the Jimmy V, and then cancelled the morning of. Pissed me off pretty bad!

On a side note, they have the updated list of celebrities that's going to be at the Duke Children's Hospital gold tourney. Only one that sticks out to me is Mike Eruzione, but I might pick up a couple of others...

Do you have a link to the list?

BDK

[appst70bull]

Here is the link to the list of celebrities: http://dukehealth1.org/childrens_services/classic_celebrities.asp

[Zubaslava]

Yeah, I saw the thing about the "after-party". Not sure about wanting to check it out though...

It's one thing if they're in the middle of an event. It's another if they're having some downtime, and just hanging out talking with people and such.

It'll be something where I'll have to decide last minute.

On the bright side, I'm going to see Marc-Andre Fleury play tonight in VA. Hoping I'll get a couple of Becketts signed too afterwards.

Oh yeah, who's planning on going to the equipment sale at Carter-Finley tomorrow morning?

[Zubaslava]

So far, this is who I have been able to figure out is going to be there this weekend...

Torry Holt
Terrence Holt
Koren Robinson
Az Hakim
Ricky Proehl
Dre Bly
Larry Fitzgerald
Charles Rodgers
Marshall Faulk
Marc Bulger

If I find any more, I'll post.

[bizquit1969]

friday pm bump

[blkngold01]

ttt

[blkngold01]

great minds think alike billy!!!!!!!! ha ha :)

[icee82]

I have never been to the Duke Children's Classic. When and where is a good place to catch an autograph? I am interested in the baseball players.

[fenwayp]

Anyone seeing anything new at all lately ?

[bizquit1969]

ed, that is a little odd that we bumped the page at the same time last night. great minds in deed. i have not seen anything new at all anywhere, other than a few walmarts that finally got some cooperstown and nba put out. i have a wonderful evening planned tonight. the high school where i teach is having our prom, and since i have a junior class homeroom, i get to go and stay the entire night. it isn't as if i haven't spent the last four nights at school helping to decorate our "construction paper hollywood nights themed prom", but now i actually have to suffer through seeing all the little chil'rins running around in their tuxes and expensive dresses, and tell them how great they look. at least i have my fifth of j.d. to get me through...i am just kidding...i am a teacher...and we can only afford jim beam

[icee82]

bizquit...I wish that I had you as a teacher when I was in school!!! I hope that you had a great time at the prom.:(

fenwayp, I have not seen anything new here in the Triad. Wal*Mart finally put out some Cooperstown figs but they were all regulars. I still have not seen any of the Barry Bonds/Willie Mays' two packs at TRU. I keep asking and they keep saying they are on the way. I am going to check on some TRU's up in Ohio this weekend and see if I can find a two pack. I did not get down to Cary several weeks ago so I did not get to check at the TRU at Crossroads Plaza.

[appst70bull]

I have never been to the Duke Children's Classic. When and where is a good place to catch an autograph? I am interested in the baseball players.

I went a few years back. The autographs were pretty easy to get after they finished the hole for some people. They have a rope around the green and they pull their carts pretty close to that, so I simply walk up as close to their cart as I can get. I got Jim McMahon and Joe Theismann a few years ago by doing that.

[fenwayp]

bizquit...I wish that I had you as a teacher when I was in school!!! I hope that you had a great time at the prom.:(

fenwayp, I have not seen anything new here in the Triad. Wal*Mart finally put out some Cooperstown figs but they were all regulars. I still have not seen any of the Barry Bonds/Willie Mays' two packs at TRU. I keep asking and they keep saying they are on the way. I am going to check on some TRU's up in Ohio this weekend and see if I can find a two pack. I did not get down to Cary several weeks ago so I did not get to check at the TRU at Crossroads Plaza.

As for the Mays/Bonds 2-packs...I saw those that one time, and that was it. I bought (and still have one) with the Gray Mays. My guess is that any of the new ones that get put out soon will have the White Mays instead of the gray, based on others that have been seeing them of late. But, we shall see...hope you find one soon :D !

[joerrad]

i feel like im not even interested in sp's anymore, but i think that is cause their is nothing out their im looking for in retail, but when okafor comes out, ill be right back in it.

has anyone found any ruth chases at retail.

[fenwayp]

No Ruth Chases at retail for me...I did get one off eBay for $25 delivered though, which I thought was pretty good.

[fenwayp]

Just noted that Icee82 made the 3000th post on the NC Thread !! Wow, we really are a pathetic bunch, aren't we ;-)

[appst70bull]

Did anyone make it out to the surplus sale/red & white game? I made it up there at about half-time, walked around for about 15 minutes, got myself a 2005 poster and left. The lines where huge for the sale and why did they have everyone sitting on that one side? Are they still working on the other side or what?

[joerrad]

they always make the people sit on that side of the stadium, they used to let people sit in the 2nd deck but i guess cause of construction they stopped that for this year. but yeah they are also doing some cocrete work in that top left side.

[joerrad]

if anyone got any jerseys can you let me know. im looking for 28, 43, or 45.

[kiapooh]

Anyone go to the Torry Holt event tonight?

[blkngold01]

sunday am bump :spawnskul

[blkngold01]

Went to the SportsCard show at Prime Outlets in Morrisville. It was pretty bad. I got there just after Natrone Means finished signing, around 2:30. There was only like 4 guys set up. One selling nothing but wax, another with concert posters, autographs and such. Another had all autographed pictures and mini-helmets (nice stuff) and one selling singles. I bought a few cheap cards and got the hell out of there. I was a little bummed since I drove like 30 miles to get there. I did score a Mays/Bonds 660 2-pk at Toys R Us Crabtree though. Yeah!! It was the corrected version with both players in white uni's. I never did see the one with Mays in the gray. Sorry for the long post. Drank a 44 oz Coke and killed a bag of chocolate leftover from Easter so I'm a little hyped. :eek: Later, ED

[blkngold01]

sunday night bizzump!!!!!!!