Johnnybravo4 Posted July 7, 2006 Report Share Posted July 7, 2006 I thought about it and I think that as a fan base we need to be neutral in this legal fight between Atlanta Spirit and Belkin. We as fans have to face the possibility that Belkin may become owner of the team. By taking sides we may put ourselves in the position of viewing the team differently if Belkin takes over. I mean think about it realistically. If Belkin wins what are we gonna do? Not go to games? Refuse to watch games on TV? Shut down Hawksquawk? We as fans wouldn't want to do either of those things but we may be tempted to do so if we get emotional about either side. So from now on...I am neither for Belkin, or Atlanta Spirit nor against either. I am for the Franchise..period. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delanceyj Posted July 7, 2006 Report Share Posted July 7, 2006 Quote: Not go to games? Refuse to watch games on TV? Shut down Hawksquawk? Yes Yes No, rename it to BelkinSux.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmooveTheFuture Posted July 7, 2006 Report Share Posted July 7, 2006 We need some Nationally Televised Games for once! How long has it been since the Hawks had a game on ABC, TNT, Or ESPN. I really hope the NBA guys give us at least 1-2 games this year if teams like the Rockets, Raptors, Sonics , Celtics, Twolves and Warriors can get over 2 games each I believe we belong there too.. We are one of the youngest teams in the NBA who have alot of young flyers who can turn into superstars in this league. I have no doubt will be one of the most exciting teams to watch next year. We need fans not only in the Atlanta but around the world! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plainview1981 Posted July 7, 2006 Report Share Posted July 7, 2006 Quote: I thought about it and I think that as a fan base we need to be neutral in this legal fight between Atlanta Spirit and Belkin. We as fans have to face the possibility that Belkin may become owner of the team. By taking sides we may put ourselves in the position of viewing the team differently if Belkin takes over. I mean think about it realistically. If Belkin wins what are we gonna do? Not go to games? Refuse to watch games on TV? Shut down Hawksquawk? We as fans wouldn't want to do either of those things but we may be tempted to do so if we get emotional about either side. So from now on...I am neither for Belkin, or Atlanta Spirit nor against either. I am for the Franchise..period. I'm done as a fan. It's a hard thing to do... but if I can dump the Braves when they're winning every year i will be able to dump a franchise that has been losing for 8 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesheedera Posted July 7, 2006 Report Share Posted July 7, 2006 don't let the door hitchya on the way out PEACE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDude Posted July 7, 2006 Report Share Posted July 7, 2006 to be loyal to the Atlanta Hawks means wanting whats best for the organization. Having Belkin as our owner would NOT be whats best for the Atlanta Hawks so to support him would be NOT supporting the Hawks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swolehawk2 Posted July 7, 2006 Report Share Posted July 7, 2006 U were a Hawks fan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnybravo4 Posted July 7, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2006 Well then let me ask you this..if Belkin wins then what? Are you not going to support the organization in hopes that Belkin will sell the team? What if Belkin feels that there is no support in ATL and moves the team to Vegas? Or Oklahoma City? Then what? We cut our noses off to spite our face at that point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mountain_jim Posted July 7, 2006 Report Share Posted July 7, 2006 Quote: don't let the door hitchya on the way out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lascar78 Posted July 7, 2006 Report Share Posted July 7, 2006 dude you dumped the hawks years ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plainview1981 Posted July 7, 2006 Report Share Posted July 7, 2006 Quote: don't let the door hitchya on the way out PEACE! putz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plainview1981 Posted July 7, 2006 Report Share Posted July 7, 2006 Quote: U were a Hawks fan? If Belkin takes over I am. call me crazy... But give one reason why a person with common sense would support a team if they have NO SHOT at being good? Being bad is onething... But having a Sterling owner and have NO SHOT at winning is another. What would be the point when it comes to that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Diesel Posted July 7, 2006 Premium Member Report Share Posted July 7, 2006 No self respecting fan should want an owner who has done the things that Belk has done already. Belk didn't go to court to get his OK on all deals. Belk went to court to get all deals stopped. He has purposedly tied the hands of the sitting GM in the middle of the offseason. That type of owner is not interested in a competitive team... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesheedera Posted July 7, 2006 Report Share Posted July 7, 2006 Quote: putz nice play Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Wretch Posted July 7, 2006 Premium Member Report Share Posted July 7, 2006 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lascar78 Posted July 7, 2006 Report Share Posted July 7, 2006 I agree. I have no idea what I'll do if Belkin does take over. I really don't know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators AHF Posted July 7, 2006 Moderators Report Share Posted July 7, 2006 I won't stop supporting the team but I will actively oppose Belkin. What does (NM) mean anyway? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plainview1981 Posted July 7, 2006 Report Share Posted July 7, 2006 Quote: I won't stop supporting the team but I will actively oppose Belkin. What does (NM) mean anyway? NM=No message Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swolehawk2 Posted July 7, 2006 Report Share Posted July 7, 2006 If I could change teams I would....I can't... I am a Hawks fan, I wish I could turn it off, especially if that clown takes ownership...but it is the team ...the jersey...that I am a fan of. What I don't get is how a fan can say I am not a fan of that a team anymore...so you would not be concerned or interested in how the Hawks are playing....or peek at the box scores...or watch any games? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plainview1981 Posted July 7, 2006 Report Share Posted July 7, 2006 Quote: If I could change teams I would....I can't... I am a Hawks fan, I wish I could turn it off, especially if that clown takes ownership...but it is the team ...the jersey...that I am a fan of. What I don't get is how a fan can say I am not a fan of that a team anymore...so you would not be concerned or interested in how the Hawks are playing....or peek at the box scores...or watch any games? of course. I still watch alot of braves games. So maybe in someway shape or form I'm still a fan. But if Belkin takes over, are the Hawks a franchise at that point? I'd still be the Hawks on the video games and still check out the scores... But it's questionable is a team really exsists anymore once you have such an owner in place. The Hawks losing has already effected me alot as an NBA fan. With each losing season, I lose alittle more interest in the league, period. I think that if Belkin takes over and I follow the team really closely, I'll end up not watching the league alltogether. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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