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Blazers ’ season one to be remembered, not forgotten rwo MINUTES FOR OSSCHECKING PETER HOCKADAY There’s a new sport out there, and it’s called the BB League for short. Some call it Blazer Bashing. Since the Portland Trail Blazers ended their season in not-so-spectacular fashion at the hands of the Los Angeles Lakers last weekend, Oregon’s only professional sports team has been forced to endure more grief than Charlie Brown kicking a field goal. The Blazers have been called “a disgrace” by The Seattle Times and a “team of disar ray by the Oregonian. Blazer players have been labeled an embarrassment” by the Reg ister-Guard and “a disappointment” by The Seattle Post-Intelligencer. The Oregonian’s Web site even has a “Blaz er Survivor” contest, where fans can vote off their least favorite player each week. Thurs day s castaway was Shawn Kemp, the fourth player to be voted “off the team. ” With all that bashing going on, people for got to step away for a second and realize the Blazers really aren’t that bad. Why, just a year ago, the Blazers were the jewel in the Northwest sports crown. Blazer fever swept over the state like an Eastern Ore gon brush fire as Portland marched through the playoffs. Was that so long ago? Were we so different then? The Blazers have made a few changes since then, to be sure. Add Kemp and Rod Strickland, subtract Brian Grant, Jermaine O’Neal and Bonzi Wells because of injury, and the resulting mixture isn’t too pretty. Those things can be remedied with the ease of a layup. Make a few more roster changes, keep the core group of players like Rasheed Wallace, Steve Smith, Arvydas Sabonis and Scottie Pippen, and the Blazers could contend with the Lakers again next year. What I’m saying is, don’t let this team leave a bad taste in your mouth. Sure, Rasheed got kicked out of a few games. Yes, the players got in fights. Of course, the refer ees were a little harsh on this team of bad boys, er, men. What you saw this season was a team in a tornado, being sucked into a never-ending circle of bad sportsmanship and losing streaks. But there’s always next season. If the fans get behind them, if their coach, Mike Dunleavy, supports them and if their general manager, Bob Whitsitt, thinks with his head instead of his rear, the Blazers will ignite the Fever once more. At last Sunday’s Blazers-Lakers game, the final contest in the forgettable 2000-01 Blaz ers campaign, a fan toted a sign that said “Trade Whitsitt,” in full view of the Portland GM. In a now-infamous incident, the woman and her boyfriend’s son were removed from the game by Rose Garden security guards. That woman was wrong. The Blazers don’t need to trade Whitsitt. They need to trade at titudes. They need to trade some personnel, and they need to trade reputations. Maybe then the bashing will stop, and next year the Blazers can trade a first-round exit for the NBA Championship that has been so close in the past. Peter Hockaday is a sports reporter for the Emerald. He can be reached at phockaday@yahoo.com. Call (541) 346 4343 or stop by Room 300 Erb Memorial Union to place your ad today. P.O. 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November is for commitments and challenges. For starters, face your own worst fears, "Diey’ll seem less scary by December and downright comical by February. In April, re ward yourself for a job well done. To get the advantage, check the day's rating: 10 is the easiest day, Othe most challenging. ARIES (March 21-April 19) — Today is an 4 — A scheme you've carefully devised could have a major flaw. It won't work as planned, through no fault of your own. The time is just not right for action yet. Let it wait a day longer and see what develops. You might be pleasantly surprised. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — Today is a 6 — Don’t get into an argument with your part ner or mate. The two of you need to join forces. You have a chance to broker a pretty good (teal, but not on your own. United, your point of view will triumph. Otherwise, forget it. GEMINI (May 21-June 21)—Today is a 5 — It may feel as if you're working too hard and not getting enough in return. That could be true, but don't make too big a deal of it. This is just part of growing up and getting the experience to move on. CANCER (June 22-July 22) — Today is an 8 — Leave your wallet in your pocket You've got what you need: friends, family, love and re spect. If there's something you can't afford yet, don't worry. You'll eventually get that, too. LEO (July 23-A.ug. 22) — Today is a 6 — There are lots of tasks on your lists, but there's still time to get organized. A little extra plan ning now will save time and money later. Get input from the people who will be affected by the actions you're about to take. They'll love you for it. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is an 8 —You are good at getting organized, so do that first. Your business agenda is packed, and you're deluged with social invitations. Don't worry about running yourself ragged. Concen trate on having fun. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct 22) — Today is a 6 — You’re smart. You like to ask questions and read books. This could save you a lot of money and make you a lot of money — right now. Read the labels. Pay attention so that you don’t pay a fortune. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 6 —You feel strongly about a sensitive domestic issue. So does everybody else. How about call ing a family meeting? You might not get it re solved, but you'll find out who thinks what. This is not a waste of time. It's good to know. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is a 5 — Do you feel as if you're carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders? Actual ly, you are. It's just your turn for a while, that’s all. Don't try to wiggle out of this. It's good for you. You're getting stronger. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is 311 8 —You want to provide the very best for your family. There's a way to do that without merely throwing money at the problem. Lucki ly, your family and friends will tell you how to do it. Just ask. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 5 —You're a good analyst. You believe in doing homework and getting all the facts, so don’t be dismayed if your forward motion appears to be blocked. Catch up on your reading while you're waiting. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is a 7 — You're learning, and that's good. The prob lem is that some of the facts seem to contradict others. That's all part of the lesson. Dig deep to find out what is true and what is bogus. 095 PERSONALS Eugene’s Coolest Party Line!!! Dial: 74-Party Ads * Jokes * Stories & More! Free Call! *18+ ‘Try it NOW!!! Manuscript editing/production svcs. UofO grad & published writer, 29 yrs exp. Mary Sharon Moore, 484-5313. At 344-0759, ROBIN is GRAD SCHOOL APPROVED. 20-year the sis/dissertation background. Term papers. Full resume service. Editing. Laser pr. ON CAMPUS! Monday is Magic: Arena Night at Emerald City Comics. 770 E. 13th. 345-2568. ”Give Me Five!” Run your “FOR SALE" ad (items under $1,000) for 5 days. 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