Ian, Jim Give Shoutout to NetsDaily
by Net Income on Feb 23, 2012 1:22 AM EST
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It started with a plea from "Everyone at NetsDaily" to Ian Eagle and Jim Spanarkel during "Ask the Announcers": please recognize the Loud and Proud contingent in Section 22. The plea was answered, with Eagle noting "what a good looking group" we are. In an outburst of (admittedly uncharacteristic) graciousness, we responded by tweet: "On behalf of all of us at NetsDaily, thanks to Ian and Jim for the shoutout...'a good looking group'."
Not long after, Eagle and Spanarkel read the tweet on air and offered this tribute to the website. "Let me just say this. We appreciate the tweet and we appreciate the website. What an important tool it is at least in my preparation," said Ian Eagle, to which Jim Spanarkel agreed. "A lot of educated basketball fans on the NetsDaily boards and they do such an outstanding job, day in and day out, updating information to keep Nets fans informed on the latest."
Same to you, fellas...and thanks.
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They love Nets Daily
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bdaw_eKnpr8
Timeless - The 2001-2003 NJ Nets
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nima3dmLrcw
by GMJigga on Feb 23, 2012 1:25 AM EST reply actions 7 recs
The man, the myth, the legend.
Where it all started.
by MyNetsForLife on Feb 23, 2012 1:47 AM EST up reply actions
Anyone know how elone got those cutouts made?
by polobear on Feb 23, 2012 1:30 AM EST via Android app reply actions 1 recs
this!
ian eagle is not only one of the best announcers in all of sports in my opinion, hes more importantly one of the nicest person in real life as well! Makes watching games with him an absolute pleasure
by num1netsnut on Feb 23, 2012 2:16 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
saw him throw out the first pitch at a Somerset Patriots game once when working there a couple years back
Wish I could’ve gone up to him and talked with him!
ONIONS
anyone figure the poster who almost fought?
by KillaHoose on Feb 23, 2012 1:31 AM EST via Android app reply actions
Wish I was there!
Loved the “We Want Dwight” chants.
I noticed how Eagle/Spanarkel only used the words “Loud and Pround” once during the several references to the section. Any chance that name is dying or just wishful thinking on my part?
Opulence, I has it.
We weren’t technically the Nets ‘official’ Loud and Proud section, which is probably why.
by JimmyLips on Feb 23, 2012 9:39 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
Not much goes right with the Nets but our broadcasting group is the best
Love the job our broadcasters do, and kudos to the behind the scenes people at Yes Network.
You guys look great out there
Broadcasters are great along with our devoted fans. I hate bandwagons. Nets pride all day everyday!
by Evin Has No D on Feb 23, 2012 1:36 AM EST via mobile reply actions
we actually matter!
…or at least i’d like to think so
You guys deserve it.
To NetsDaily, Net Income, and everyone else who does all the work behind the scenes to keep this site in tip-top shape, you guys are the best, and I know I’m not alone in saying I don’t know what I’d do without this site.
Also, to all you crazy commenters, you make the ride fun, even when things aren’t looking too bright. There aren’t many Nets fans I know in person, and the few that I do know, they aren’t really what I would call die-hard fans, so to be able to come to this site and read the thoughts and opinions of other fellow die-hard Nets fans, it’s awesome. The community here has almost become a family, and it’s just really great. Oh, and the intellect of the community on this site is second to none.
So to everyone who’s a part of this site, I say thank you. And to Ian and Jim, we appreciate you guys too. If anyone has ever listened to other teams’ broadcasters, then you’ll know just how great Ian and Jim are at what they do. They always manage to keep the games entertaining, and with the Nets, that’s not always an easy thing to do. On that note, go Nets!
by canofan42 on Feb 23, 2012 1:41 AM EST reply actions 32 recs
Wish I hadn’t been in line for food while we were featured on TV!!!
I wasn’t wearing a Nets jersey anyway so it was all for the best. I just wish they had gotten my horse mask on air with my sign that said “I’m betting on the Nets!”
Ah, so you were the guy with the horse mask.
Didn’t get to meet you guys, I was up 3 rows from y’all. It was a lot of fun though, most I’ve had at a Nets game.
Also, props to eLone for being an excellent fan liaison
L&P is all him, and what made Dwight Night special. Without Section 22 the only thing that would make the night exceptional would be the giant heads; no chants.
Timeless - The 2001-2003 NJ Nets
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nima3dmLrcw
by GMJigga on Feb 23, 2012 2:06 AM EST via mobile reply actions 1 recs
absolutely.
He deserves all the credit in the world. To put it shortly, he makes things happen.
by canofan42 on Feb 23, 2012 2:09 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Calls From Billy King...
Because he’s read my postings here, Billy King has been leaving me messages about signing for the rest of the season for the VETS MIN to play some small forward and mentor MarShon. But I have been ducking his calls, as I am holding out for a better offer and really would rather that DWILL called me and asked me to come aboard, Friend to Friend, you know what I mean?
Paul from Sunny Delray Beach, Florida
Repping Netsdaily for life!
@PaulErstein,
Coming to the Nets/Heat game on 3/6?
J-Kidd to D-Will
NETS-HEAT 3/6
YUP! I will be there! The only question is, will I be sitting in the nose bleed section, or at the end of the bench!
Paul from Sunny Delray Beach, Florida
NETS-HEAT 3/6
Great! Hopefully, we have a good turnout of the Netsdaily family at the game.
J-Kidd to D-Will
never know he might need extra bodies just in case the inactive list "overflows" for a couple of nights
The realist keepin it real amongst the surrealists
Use em and throw em away, see a pro a day is essential. If you want a piece of the rock, trick, go to Prudential
by starbury_to_s-jaxci2000 on Feb 23, 2012 10:38 AM EST up reply actions
You guys rock, period.
Sometimes, I do feel like a loser repping this team day in and day out. I have been ridiculed, called weird/stupid/crazy. I have thick skin, but there are moments when I feel like jumping ship, taking the easy way out, and following another team’s bandwagon.
But this site just reassures me that there are others who feel the same way about the Nets and have gone through the same headaches. And for those who showed up at the game and chanted in front of the cameras, that’s pure heart right there. It didn’t matter if people stared at you funny. It didn’t matter if no one else stood up to chant with you.
You did it, because you’re true Nets fans no matter what anybody else has to say about it. You aren’t sheep, you don’t just follow the crowd. That right there is what makes me proud to be a Nets fan.
by RecSpecs on Feb 23, 2012 2:08 AM EST reply actions 16 recs
Ask the fellas.
I stood up last night. Cheering for our teem. Out of nowhere got grabbed by the shoulders from behind and thrown back down into my seat. smh. Lucky the guy was with his wife and kids. Otherwise, i was thinking of denting his face.
Lets go Nets
"Success is peace of mind which is a direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing you did your best to become the best that you are capable of becoming." - John R. Wooden
by D Will to Succeed on Feb 23, 2012 9:17 AM EST up reply actions
We had your back, no worries bro. Though you could’ve taken him by yourself.
by JimmyLips on Feb 23, 2012 9:44 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
This is one of the many reasons why the majority of our fan base sucks.
People like this hermit.
"Success is peace of mind which is a direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing you did your best to become the best that you are capable of becoming." - John R. Wooden
by D Will to Succeed on Feb 23, 2012 10:06 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
made no sense to me...
Nets were on a mini-run…it was an appropriate time to stand up after a couple of 3’s….wasn’t like we were doing it the whole game. Then the guy grabs you.
Felt bad for the crying kids…I’m not sure what that guy was thinking. Glad it didn’t escalate from there…wasn’t worth it.
by BKNfastbreak on Feb 23, 2012 10:12 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Wow he had the cajones to throw you back down to your seat.
I think it's fine.
by NetsMets4Life on Feb 23, 2012 10:40 AM EST up reply actions
That is what I am still shaking my head at 10 hours later.
"Success is peace of mind which is a direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing you did your best to become the best that you are capable of becoming." - John R. Wooden
by D Will to Succeed on Feb 23, 2012 10:55 AM EST up reply actions
Great work to the Netsdaily site
goes to show the influence this site has..
by vicxdel on Feb 23, 2012 2:20 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
well deserved shot out
I wonder how many new registered users you’ll be getting in the next few days
That was cool
I’ve met Ian Eagle and he’s a really nice guy.
As for Dwight Howard, I think we’re gonna get him and the reason is Marshon Brooks.
Marshon Brooks is a terrific young talent with future all-star written all over him, so suddenly we have a very enticing second piece to add on top of Lopez. Throw in some draft picks and I think its a done deal, but I’m not so sure that would be the case if Brooks didn’t show so much potential.
That pick in this years draft may have won us the Dwight Howard sweepstakes.
JMO
by Dobermite on Feb 23, 2012 2:31 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
Marshon Brooks may have single handed-ly pushed this dwight howard trade through...
Last night, he played like he was auditioning for a starting spot on the magic. I would really hate to see him go. I know this kid is going to be an all star. But the magic are definitely asking for him in a trade…
Absolutely Aug, it hurts to see Marshon go ...
… and thats how you know he closes the deal.
If the idea of losing him didn’t bother us so much, he wouldn’t be the second piece that closes the deal.
I love Marshon
and previously I was in the “wait for FA” camp (I still am, if there’s a guarantee he makes it here, but as NI and others have pointed out, anything can happen). However, if he gets the Dwight deal done, I pull the trigger like now. Dwight changes everything for a team. You really think Chris Duhon and JJ Reddick are that good? No, they just have Dwight creating space for them to be wide open at the 3 point arc.
Having said that, I don’t think we should bid against ourselves. If the Lakers aren’t in talks, and Dwight won’t entertain the idea of any other team, what leverage do the Magic have. Why do we HAVE to give up Brooks, Lopez, 1st rounder and cap space for Dwight and Turk? Just because we’re impatient?
I guess it all depends on how big of a threat Dallas would really be in the offseason. if there’s so much of a 5% chance that Deron and Dwight go there, I’d advocate pulling the trigger now, but I’m not so sure. Having Deron, Dwight AND Marshon come October 2012 in Brooklyn would be every Nets fan’s dream.
by sheepareevil on Feb 23, 2012 3:09 AM EST up reply actions
It's true. we shouldn't bid against ourselves.
I dont see the lakers as much of a threat. And what does dallas have to offer? Nothing. Dwight needs to send a message through deron- to bk, telling him not to give up Marshon. Dwight has to know that he and deron are going to need a third scorer. And Marshon would be perect. He can drive the ball and hit the open set jumper. When Marshon hit his last shot last night, the camera immediately went to dwight. He was smiling and saying something to a teammate. I hope is was something good about Marshon.
I'm all in
forget a trade. Free agency or bust. I want the Magic and their uneducated fans to feel the pain of losing Dwight for absolutely nothing.
"Knickerbocker please! Slow down Martin Luther Kung Pao!" ~Larry Wilmore
by BrooklynNets on Feb 23, 2012 9:33 AM EST up reply actions
I want Dwight through FA too.
I would think Orlando would give it one more run with them being in a good position right now in the standings.
i love it
team motto.
General Manager of WRNU Rutgers-Newark Radio Station
New Jersey Nets Beat Writer for Rutgers-Newark The Observer
Props to you guys tonight and every night and big shout to Ian and Jim.
Much love to everyone on here including those that run it and all the Nets forums.
Got to make it to one of these this season.
I fully believe it though, Nets fans are the most intelligent and informed out there as a whole and there certainly isn’t a more dedicated group out there that sticks through the high times and the gutter.
Peace.
by vincecarter4pres on Feb 23, 2012 2:47 AM EST reply actions
AWESOME STUFF
FRANKS AND BEANS FRANKS AND BEANS
by lemmetakeutodamovies on Feb 23, 2012 3:13 AM EST reply actions
Excellent post
Gonna be a great moment when we get dwight, all of the humiliation and losing that most of us here went through for the past 3 years will be so worth it…
Not liking the idea of bandwagon fans jumping on here though, it makes the site less special for the die hards who went through the past few years here imo but we’ll deal with it when it comes.
Lastly, great job by ND and NI for running this site, you guys rock , this is hands down the best sports blog in the world, good luck guys towards covering dwightmare for the next month, I’m ready for it, LETS GO NETS!
damn raptors trying to get wilson chandler
We need a sf and chandler would be a perfect fit, what in the world is bk doing ????
by mike&thenets on Feb 23, 2012 4:15 AM EST via mobile reply actions
No cap space
Besides we’re all-in for dwight, so don’t think billy will use any of our trade chips yet
So proud of Netsdaily
And the shoutout from Ian is like an event for all of us here… It’s a “where were you” event when Ian gave kudos to Netsdaily. Me – i was watching on my iPhone while waiting for my forehead to be ashed. Where were you?
Brighton Beach represent!
by OMFG on Feb 23, 2012 4:24 AM EST via mobile reply actions
I wonder how many new members signed up since last night?
Since i don’t live in NJ anymore ND is my #1 source for Nets news. I am constantly checking the site weather it be from home, work or my cell. It was great to hear we all got a shout out from Ian.
I GOT COMPLIMENTED BY IAN EAGLE INDIRECTLY
Made my day
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Beware the Lopez
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Ian reads this blog
and our comments. How cool is that? I’ve listened to this dude call Nets games ever since they were on the old SportsChannel Network back in the day. No one is better at his profession
I introduced myself to Ian after a game last year, and he knew who I was—he’s a great, down-to-earth guy. I actually remember when he was first starting on FAN a long time ago, and periodically did the quarterly score updates.
Who should the Nets sign during free agency? For the best in-depth discussion on the Nets, come visit the Nets Daily forum! Just one click away.
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My question
I was a section away in Sec. 1. We were wondering what was going on when security was harassing you guys.
It was also a little disappointing to see so many stiff people interspersed through out the section. Nothing you can do to prevent that I guess.
there was an altercation because one Guy was complaining this fan was to loud. go figure
by KillaHoose on Feb 23, 2012 9:38 AM EST via Android app up reply actions
Standing up and cheering when your team is making a comeback is apparently frowned upon by ‘casual fans’ who come to the game and don’t cheer or anything.
by JimmyLips on Feb 23, 2012 9:55 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
So what ended up being the resolution?
I noticed some of the L&P fans left, but eventually returned.
I can understand a parent getting upset if excessive profanity is used in front of children, but you can’t complain about a home fan cheering too loud, and you definitely can’t put your hands on said fan. I guess you can politely ask them to try to jump up a little less often, if their kid can’t see over them even if the kid stood up, but you can’t demand it. Fans have every right to stand up & cheer.
The guy was totally out of hand
and I didn’t like the way security handled.
Jersey Strong, Brooklyn Ready
D-Will + Dwight = Dynasty
by BrooklynNets8 on Feb 23, 2012 10:38 AM EST up reply actions
They came straight towards me and said "Your out of here" without asking what happened.
had to put everyone in check so everything worked out in the end. Missed that little run we had so had to watch it on Encore when i got home.
"Success is peace of mind which is a direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing you did your best to become the best that you are capable of becoming." - John R. Wooden
by D Will to Succeed on Feb 23, 2012 10:57 AM EST up reply actions
You took one for the team...
No harm…no foul.
Don’t let that little episode upset you too much. Stuff like that happens all the time.
You guys looked great on TV…Thanks for the effort you all put in.
So proud to be a daily member of this site
Wish I could have been there instead of watching it on a slow League Pass connection. I think ELone deserves all the credit.
Nets fans, let’s keep the momentum going! WE NEED TO CONVINCE DERON TO STAY! LET’S GET LOUDER AFTER THE ALL STAR BREAK!
"Knickerbocker please! Slow down Martin Luther Kung Pao!" ~Larry Wilmore
Proud here also
And I was sitting across from Billy King last night yet was so jealous of the L&P section. Wish I could’ve been with the coolest Net fans ever!!
Net fan for life!!
The shout out by the best broadcasters in sports just makes it that much more special. Nice job fellas!
If I can just hide, the sinner inside, and keep him denied.
How sweet life would be, if I could be free, from the sinner in me.
When I saw this
I was hyped up.
I was like I could have been there, too.
You guys did a great job. Netsdaily getting publicity. Cha Ching$$$$$$$$$$.
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Yep...NetsDaily is the happening place to be these days...
I’m in the process right now of hiring a P.R. agent and bodyguard…
Great job eLone and the rest of you guys. As for the altercation…those silly things can happen anywhere.
Now that the season is finally over…ooops. It does seem like we played a whole season already.
LETS GO NETS…SECOND HALF IS OURS !!!
I couldn't be at the game
But I was loud and proud at home
by xxblazindroxx on Feb 23, 2012 10:28 AM EST via iPhone app reply actions 1 recs
I made a dwight mask like the Lin ones
people in Section 14 were looking at me like i was crazy because I wore it the whole game
I’m Ballin’ for real you pump faking it
Manhattan keep on Faking it Brooklyn Keep on taking it! Yeah!
Congrats guys and Netsdaily
All you guys are a phenomenal community of fans. Sometimes I just read the comments on here to laugh. Although we have some bad apples sometimes, the majority of this community is very passionate and educated. LETS ALL CONGRATULATE NETSINCOME AS WELL. YOU HAVE DONE A MIGHTY FINE JOB SIR
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Well done ND/NI and congrats as well
To the whole NetsDaily posse!
Well deserved recognition for the best dang thing ever to grace the intrawebs…yup, including porn.
by Jron on Feb 23, 2012 12:32 PM EST via mobile reply actions
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