A Place With Two Faces

When walking into the Library Sports Pub and Grill it is easy to see why so many people love to eat there. Upon entering customers immediately get a feel for the atmosphere inside. Once past the front door the scent of the food tingles the nostrils to the point where you can taste it on the tip of your mouth. However it is the setup which makes this restaurant possible because it is what sets the atmosphere for each night of business.

Upon passing through the front door, a customer is immediately greeted by a beautiful hostess. “Welcome to the Library Sports Pub and Grill, smoking or non, how many do you have?” she’ll say. After, she will lead you to your table. Sitting in the dark brown chair or the green leather booth one can take a look around the busy, ornate, and sedulous establishment and see the men and women hard at work, cooking a juicy steak, cleaning off a table, and taking the order of the young woman sitting at the next table over. The televisions all around the restaurant show every sporting event on. Lined up all along the bar and in every corner of the non-smoking section, it is impossible to miss any of the action. Also, when Detroit teams are playing, projector screens are pulled down and the sound is turned up, setting the tone for the atmosphere. The Library Sports Pub and Grill is truly a sports bar. Team memorabilia is hanging up all around the restaurant. Jerseys are in frames on the walls, trophy’s are on the shelves, and inside the bar and booth tables, there are old Sports Illustrated’s, sports cards, and other team propaganda. Lastly, customers can see all the old and different books lined up on the shelves, which is why the name of the restaurant is the Library Sports Pub and Grill.When the waitress comes to take the customers order, it is extremely tough for many of them to decide on what it is they want to eat. Many customers, especially those sitting close to the kitchen, can smell the aroma coming from the grill. Once any type of food is finished being prepared and brought out onto the customers the smell of the food instantly tingles the nostrils, makes people crave the food they ordered, and the wait for it seems to be getting longer and longer by the minute.

After the wait is finally over, it’s time to chow down on the meal. A Burger, Burger topped with American cheese, lettuce, and ketchup cooked to medium rare is definitely the best item on the menu. This pink, juicy burger can come with a side of seasoned fries. Upon putting it into the mouth, the taste buds instantly cry out in joy because it tastes so good. Each item served has a distinct taste to it. Whether it’s the overwhelming taste of the mozzarella bread or the delicious Stadium Nachos, no customer leaves dissatisfied.The Library Sports Pub and Grill is truly a place of two faces. When no Detroit sports are playing on television the restaurant is calm and relaxing. During this time it is a family oriented place. Families come in, sit, and talk quietly among themselves. The loudest it ever gets is if a baby begins to cry. However, when a major sports game is on television it’s a different story. Workers of the restaurant dress up in jerseys and fans come to the bar to cheer the teams onto victory. During this time it is always rowdy in the restaurant. Beer and other alcoholic beverages are constantly being passed around and at every run, touchdown, and goal customers jump out of the seats in excitement. After nine o’clock p.m. people must be over 21 or with a parent to enter. Many think it would get quiet and calm down at this time, but it just gets louder. After a long day at work, many doctors and nurses love to come in and have a beer or two. Also, many sporting games out west are still on or just beginning at this time. The restaurant also becomes loud on special nights. Tuesday’s are trivia night, Wednesday’s are karaoke night, and Thursday’s are band night. The Library Sports Pub and Grill is like a bi-polar child. The atmosphere can be calm and quiet one minute but after the opening faceoff, kickoff, tipoff, and first pitch, it instantly changes to wild and loud. The Library Sports Pub and Grill is a Barnett family business owned by two of three brothers, Uncle Bob and Uncle Alan. They work diligently throughout the day in order to make the restaurant an effective place of service and entertainment. With two locations, Novi and West Bloomfield, each one behaves the same. It is a sports bar with cheerful customer waiting to smell and taste some good food. The Library Sports Pub and Grill is truly a place with two faces.

For Every King there is an Heir

One of the most important, honorable, and toughest positions to play in football is quarterback, the leader of the offense. They call the plays in the huddle and being each offensive play. During the 1980's and 90's, the San Francisco 49ers were privileged to have two superstar quarterbacks; Joe Montana and Steve Young. Each of these players shared similar qualities. They both attended religiously oriented universities, played for the same NFL team, together for a while, and they both prospered in their retirements. Although these men had many similarities, their playing styles, college and NFL careers, and retirements have been unparallel.

At age 18, an auspicious Joe Montana graduated from High School. In the fall of 1974, Montana made his way onto the Notre Dame campus really to play some football. However, his plans were soon cut short when he was listed as seventh string on the depth chart. Throughout his whole freshman year, Montana played on the practice squad and prepared the real defense for their next game. Then, after a coaching change in 1975, Montana finally got his first start as a sophomore when the first and second strings went down with season ending injuries. Throughout the course of his sophomore and junior seasons Montana led his school to victory. He brought his team back on game winning touchdown drives many times and in 1977 he brought Notre Dame a National Championship. Montana graduated in 1978 with a degree in Business Administration.

As a senior in high school, Steve Young had already made a name for himself on the national stage. He was heavily recruited by schools such as North Carolina, Miami, and Nebraska for his unorthodox running style which at the time had not been seen from a quarterback. However, when Young made his final decision on where to go, he decided to attend Brigham Young University (BYU). As a freshman in 1980, Young was immediately the starter. At first, he struggled with passing, but his quickness and stellar scrambling ability kept his team in the games. Over the next two seasons, Young's passing ability improved and in his senior season he threw for an NCAA record 3,902 yards and 33 touchdowns, making him a Heisman Trophy Finalist, however he didn't win and finished as the runner up. Young graduated in 1985 with a degree in Law.

Although Young and Montana took different paths to college stardom, they still had very similar experience during their collegiate years. Both of these young men attended religious oriented universities; Montana went to Notre Dame, a Roman Catholic school, and Young went to BYU, a Mormon school. Each of these men had to attend church on a regular basis. Religion played a very important role in their college experiences. Along with religion their football experiences ended the same way. Neither of these men left college early for the pros, yet they both continued on to play in the NFL.

Joe Montana was drafted by the San Fransisco 49ers in the 3rd round, 82nd overall, in 1979. During Montana's first two seasons in the league he was the second string quarterback, however, he finally made his starting debut in 1981. For his first two years as a starter Montana led his team to the playoffs, however, the 49ers were never able to get past the NFC Championship game. The tide changed in 1983 however when the 49ers broke their losing streak and made it to the Superbowl in Detroit where they faced the Cincinnati Bengals. With little time left in the game, the 49ers were trailing by six points. Starting from his own 20 yard line, Montana led a 80 yard drive capped off by a last second touchdown pass to win the game. Today, this play is known as "the catch." Montana would go on to win one more Superbowl against the Miami Dolphins. Following this game Montana's career took a turn for the worse. He became plagued by injuries, and when the 49ers acquired Steve Young from Tampa Bay it became obvious that Montana's career was coming to a conclusion. Montana was traded to the Kansas City Chiefs in 1993, and he retired in 1995.

Instead of going pro, in 1984, right after college, Steve Young signed a record 10-year, $40 million contract with the Los Angeles Express of the now-defunct United States Football League. However, the team went bankrupt in Young's second season and the team shut down. After this, Young was signed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He immediately started for them, but he did not play well. In his career there he was 3-16 as a starter and he threw for 11 touchdowns and 21 interceptions. The Bucs then selected Vinny Testaverde in the following years draft, so Young was traded to the 49ers for two draft picks. Steve Young played behind Montana his first several years, but shone as a backup. Subbing for an injured Montana early in the first quarter of a 1987 game against the Chicago Bears, he threw 4 touchdown passes in a 41–0 victory, and thus, his hall of fame career began. Young began to start for the 49ers in 1991 when Montana was injured in the '90 playoffs. In the 1994 season, Young finally took the 49ers back to the Superbowl where they defeated the San Diego Chargers 49-26. Young was named Superbowl MVP. In Young's later years, he was plagued by concussions. The 1999 season would turn out to be Young's last. During a Monday Night Football game Young was violently sacked by a Arizona Cardinals conerback. It would turn out to be the last play of Young's career.Montana and Young were both stellar football players. They both won game after game for their team and eventually took them to the top with a Superbowl victory. Today, both of these men are in the Hall of Fame and they should be. Young was Montana's protege. Young learned everything from Montana while playing behind him for several years. They had similar playing styles and were great leaders. For every king there is an heir and Montana is the King and Young is the Heir.

Respect for Spring Sports

As a senior at North Farmington I have observed many things over the past four years. One main thing I have seen is that there seems to be a drop in support for our sports teams when the spring season begins. During the Fall and Winter, everybody loves to attend football and basketball games. We have brown outs every Friday night in the fall and brown outs two or three times a month for men's and women's basketball plus many other sports such as soccer, hockey, swimming, and volleyball. While all of this is great, there seems to be little or no school spirit in the spring.

Over the past four years, I have seen spring sports games. I have been to lacrosse games, baseball games, tennis matches, and soccer games, and not just as a writer but as a spectator. When I have been, I have gone with two or three other friends, but we always end up being the only ones there. For baseball games, it's normally just us and parents, for soccer games, us and parents; do you see where I'm going with this?

Why does this happen though? Do we just not like these sports? I don't think so. Enough kids play them for them to be considered varsity sports. Some are unified, yes, but so is hockey and there are constantly kids in the stands for those games. Do we have too big of a homework load? Maybe, but it's the end of the year. Most students are beginning to wind down because the year is almost over, especially seniors. Plus, this is the easier trimester, at least for me. So I don't think that is the reason. Is it because we are lazy? Yes. This is the reason why. It has to be. It's the end of the year and we just don't want to do anything anymore. We would rather be out with our friends or participating in Water Wars than sitting in the stands at a baseball game. Are we that selfish? These are our classmates. They stay after school everyday and put a lot of effort into practices. They live and breathe their sports and they should be shown support for what they do from their peers.

This year, I think it would be nice if we showed some support for our spring sports teams. Go attend a track meet or a lacrosse game. They are fun to watch. Every turn on the track, every swing of the bat, and every hit off the tee should not be missed.

As students of North Farmington High School, we need to live up to our reputation of being people with a lot of spirit. It is necessary to attend these games to do so. Let's not fall off the face of the earth this year. There is a spring sports season. Here are some things to look forward to in the months of April May and June:

1. Baseball: The first baseball game is tomorrow, Tuesday, at home against West Bloomfield. The city across 14 mile road. You might know students on both teams. West Bloomfield could almost be considered a rival school because we are located so close to them. I know they look at us that way. So, maybe it's time for us to do the same.

2. Softball: Softball season begins today. They play at Troy Athens tonight. And their first home game is not until April 15 against Berkely.

3. Womens' Soccer: Soccer season has already begun. They have already played 3 games and they play again tonight at home against Seaholm.

4. Mens' Unified Lacrosse: Lacrosse has also already started this year. They have played 3 games and have a record of 3-0. They have a home game tomorrow night against Haslett High School. If you want to attend the game ask someone on the team where it is at because it alternates between all 3 three schools.

5. Womens' Unified Lacrosse: Women's Lacrosse has played 2 games this year and is 1-1. They also played in the Farmington Invitational over this past weekend where they played pretty well. They play tomorrow night at home vs. Tecumseh High School.

6. Mens' Golf: Mens' Golf does not begin until April 13th. However, they will have meets at places such as Glenn Oaks and the Farmington Hills Golf Course.

7. Mens' and Womens' Track: Track missed the whole day of school last Friday for a invitational at Eastern Michigan University. They don't have another meet until April 2nd. However, everyone should attend the Raider Relays here at North on April 24th.

A Hero, A Legend, A Superstar

Many people would argue that Michael Jordan is the greatest player to ever play the game of basketball. After his retirement, it is clear that there are three people in the league right now who can take that away from him, Kobe Bryant, Lebron James, and Dwayne Wade. Out of these three players though, who is the best?

Kobe Bryant is a stellar athlete. He came into the NBA right out of high school in the 1996 draft. In his first three seasons he mostly came off the bench. Then in 1999, when Phil Jackson became the head coach Bryant suddenly became a premiere guard in the country. He won NBA championships one after the other along side Shaquille O'Neal. However, in my opinion, Kobe Bryant is only as good as he is today because of the people he has been surrounded by all his career. When Jackson stepped down as head coach in 2004 Bryant took a tumble and his career began to slouch. Then in 2007, when Jackson came back Bryant's slump ended, and he was surrounded by players such as Paul Gasol and Lamar Odom. Kobe Bryant is clearly not the next greatest player to ever play the game. Yes, Bryant will be in the Hall-of-Fame and go down as one of the best ever, but there are some things that have really hurt his career, the law suit against him being the worst offense.

Lebron James also came right out of high school and was taken first overall in the 2003 NBA draft. Like Jordan, James also wears number 23, is the best player on his team, is time and time again an NBA MVP candidate, and is endorsed by many companies all across the country. Lebron James sells. However, James has yet to win an NBA championship. When it comes to debating a new all-time greatest player ever, James' name will always be brought up in the conversation, however, it is clear to me that Lebron is not a clutch player. He has yet to come through for his team when it matters most.

Dwayne Wade, like James, was drafted in 2003, out of college, unlike Kobe and James. I think college is key to a player's success. Yes many NBA players have become superstars out of high school, but college improves an athletes fundamentals. The college game teaches players how to be better at what they do. Dwayne Wade quickly emerged as a productive guard in Miami. He averaged 16.2 ppg, 4.5 apg, and 4.0 rpg he rookie season and took his team to the playoffs. Then, he won a NBA Championship along side Shaq in 2006. Today, without Shaq, Wade is still able to keep his team in games. He is that leader of his team who has the most experience and is a veteran.

I believe that Dwayne Wade is the next M.J. He has the quickness of His Airness and he is able to throw it down just like Mike. Wade is a hero to the people of Miami, soon to become a legend of the game, and is currently a superstar. He has been marketed on video games and has his own shoe. Wade is truly the next Michael Jordan because of his leadership, playing style, off the court responsibility, and respect for the game.

Is Michigan State A Final Four Contender?

How far can Michigan State go in this NCAA Tournament? With their Sweet Sixteen game tonight against Kansas, it is crucial for MSU to pull out a win if they want to play in the Final Four in front of their own fans. I know it's obvious that they have to win the game to advance to the next round, but this years tournament has an extra special meaning for the Spartans. Having home advantage in the Final Four is like having a plate handed to you with a silver spoon on it. The Spartans are heading into tonight's game playing their best basketball of the season, I'm convinced. You know they're playing well when Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year, Travis Walton is putting up 18 points against Southern Cal, a guy who is only averaging 5.3 ppg this season.So far in the tournament, the Spartans are really playing like the want to make it to Ford Field. They beat Robert Morris easily, but in the game against USC, the Spartans really came through in the last few minutes of the game. I don't mean to be cliche but it was a battle to the wire. The Spartans pushed out a victory in the second half and won 74-69, however, at one point MSU did trail by five.
Tonight, MSU will play the Kansas Jayhawks, who they beat earlier in the season. However, at that time it was January, the Spartans were at home, and it is obvious that both teams have improved since then. Kansas is defending it's National Championship so you know they will be ready to play. The Spartans need to pick it up on offense in order to win tonight. Spartan scoring leader Kalin Lucas only put up ten points against USC, but the key tonight will be Raymar Morgan who only put of three points against USC. Morgan needs to have strong games this weekend because his play could be the deciding factor in a Michigan Sweet 16 exit or a Final Four appearance. In an article written by Detroit Free Press columnist Drew Sharp, MSU head coach Tom Izzo said "the junior forward is having frustrating mood swings -- from melancholy to extremely melancholy." If Michigan State expects to win Morgan needs to get a grip on things and want to make it to the Final Four as much as his coach and team do.

Right now I am in first place for my bracket pool. I have Michigan State in my Final Four, along with Uconn, Pitt, and UNC, however, Michigan State has to want to be there. They are going to have to get past a tough Kansas team and a tough Louisville team, if they beat Arizona. Michigan State has the drive to succeed and if they want it bad enough they will. They have an advantage in not having to travel as far as other teams and they have played in Indianapolis before when they won the NCAA Tournament in 2000. Also, Michigan State knows what could happen if they "March to Motown." The opportunity to win a National Championship in front of a home crowd would be stupid to pass up.

Some key factors you might want to know about Michigan State before their upcoming games are:

1. Michigan State is 7-0 all-time as a 2 seed.

2. The Spartans beat the Jayhawks 75-62 on Jan. 10 in East Lansing.

3. Before the game against USC, Travis Walton hadn't scored in double figures since he had 11 against Kansas.

4. Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year Travis Walton scored a career-high 18 points, moving Michigan State into the Sweet 16 for the eighth time in 12 years. That's more appearances in the last dozen years of any school besides Duke.

5. In the last 12 years, every Spartan who has stayed for four years has appeared in a Final Four.

It Is Possible

Unlike most kids who go to my school I like to listen to sports talk raido when I'm driving instead of music. However, over the last few weeks it has become obvious that with all the drama going on with the Lions that most of the people who call in are complete morons. Seriously, I just cant stand some of these idiots who call in and say some of dumbest stuff ever.

Last week, I was driving down 13 mile road on my way home from school listening to my favorite station, 97.1 The Ticket. They were talking about the Lions. As I was listening to an intelligent conversation when a man called in talking about how the Lions didn't really need a quarterback; when I heard this my I.Q. dropped by at least 40 points. I swear to god I wanted to call in myself and say "Have you ever seen a Lions game you dumb son of a b****?"
Now, with the draft approaching next month the Detroit Lions need to be careful with every single decesion they make. The first thing they need to do is make an effort to try and trade for Jay Cutler. With all the drama taking place in Denver odds are that becasue Cutler wants out of there so badly that they will eventually have to get rid of him. It would be smart for the Lions to do this because if they were able to get him, they could trade the top pick and get an offensive lineman.
Second, if the Lions were not able to get Cutler, the obvious thing to do would be to draft Matt Stafford out of Georgia. He is a better passer than USC's Mark Sanchez. Even though Stafford is not the most accurate person in the world he has a rocket launcher for an arm. For weeks now ESPN analysts Mel Kiper Jr. and Todd McShay have debated about what the Lions will do with the number one pick. I do believe that the Lions should take Stafford because there really isn't anyone else to take. Yes, the Lions have a large amount of holes to fill on the offense and defense but the biggest open gap on the team is at quarterback. The quarterback is the team leader. They call plays and begin them, and without a strong leader at quarterback, it is impossible to win. I believe that with Stafford, or Cutler if possible, can be that leader who turns this team around.

Third, the Lions really need to improve thier offensive line. If they ever want to be a playoff contender they cannot give up sack after sack after sack. For the past several years they have led the league in this category.
The Lions are my team and I hate to see them lose. After going 0-16 last year, this year will be a rebuilding year, however a turn around is possible. Two years ago with the absence of a good quarterback the Miami Dolphins went 1-15, but one year later, Chad Pennington came in a led them to a 11-5 record and he was the runner up for NFL MVP. This year, the Detroit Lions are almost in the exact same situation. They have decent wide recievers, a defense that with support from the offense can keep the team in games, and they have a running back who with an improve offensive line can run past defenders. Don't forget that Miami drafted Chad Henne last year and then got Pennington from the New York Jets. Maybe the Lions can learn from another team and do the same thing. Trade for a veteran quarterback. There a few good ones still on the market. Hopefully the Lions can follow Miami's footsteps and have a turn around season. It is possible.

Public vs. Private

On March 13, 2009, North Farmington High School played in the District Championship basketball game against St. Mary’s High School. The North Farmington Raiders had home court advantage and their student body behind them. The players put their heart and soul into the game, however, they didn’t come out on top; St. Mary’s won the game 50-45. Although the game was close, it is unfair to the student athletes of North Farmington, who work so hard all season long for their diligent public school. They shouldn’t have to play against a private school in the state playoffs. Private schools have better funding, are allowed to recruit, and offer scholarships, unlike public schools, like North Farmington, where sports are not what are constantly on an athlete’s mind like they might be for a student on scholarship.
In private schools across the state of Michigan, such as Orchard Lake St. Mary’s and Detroit Country Day, recruiting is allowed in order to make their school the best it can be at any sport. They begin this process while the student is still in seventh or eighth grade. They are allowed to send letters to families talking about how good their school is in academics and athletics, and many families take the opportunity to consider sending their child to these schools. It’s no wonder that schools such as Detroit Country Day and St. Mary’s are ranked in the top 20 for mens’ basketball each year. Their programs are stellar because they are able to pull kids in with scholarships and hire coaches that would be way out of budget for any public school.
These private schools become even more intense when it comes to scholarships. After sending families these letters to get them interested, the will begin to scout the students. If the school thinks that they are good enough, then they may offer the family a scholarship. Students such as Chris Webber, now an NBA star, was on a scholarship at Country Day, and with him, they won three state championships. If this kid is getting a free ride at a school because he is so good, it’s not really fair for him to go and play against a public school. In a public school, like North Farmington, the only kids who can be on the team are kids who attend the school, and they can’t do anything about who those kids are. A private school and a public school are on completely opposite ends of the spectrum. Whenever a public school plays a private school, it is a well known fact that the public school is the underdog, and upsets in these situations are rare.
At North Farmington, sports are not the biggest topic on everybody’s mind. Classes are. However, at a private school, they might be because if you are on scholarship, sports are why you are there. North Farmington it well-known for its student body that is energetic, has good grades, and does their homework every night. Students there do whatever it takes to get an A. Yes, they still love their sports teams. At Brown Out after Brown Out, the students show up with the utmost enthusiasm and support for their teams, however, if they have homework or a big test the next day, you probably wouldn’t see many students in the stands. At private schools, winning is expected. The teams are never timorous of other schools. They practice everyday preparing for games, just like North Farmington; however, the private schools might have better equipment due to the better funding they have.
Private schools have much better funding for everything they do than a public school does. At private schools, many alumni make donations to the schools, and there is a tuition fee to even attend the school. Unlike public schools where all the funding comes from taxes, private schools are able to accept money from many sources to build better training facilities, nicer locker rooms, get higher end equipment, and the list goes on forever. These school are able to excel in athletics because of the better funding they receive.

When a public school plays a sport against a private school, the outcome is normally a lot to a little. These games are David versus Goliath. While there is the occasional upset or close game, it is the private school that normally comes away with the trophy. It is not fair that this should happen, however it is the way the system works. But it is time for change, time to change the system. It is not fair that North Farmington should have to play St. Mary’s, but its not who wins or loses that matters, its about what is right and what is wrong, and the people who are in charge of the Michigan High School Athletic Association should know that.

Pistons Bust

The deal that brought Allen Iverson to Detroit has obviously turned out to be a bust. Chauncey Billups and Denver are now in playoff contention in the Western Conference while Detroit has lost 9 of their last 11 games and is at a mere .500 record of 29-29. Right now, Iverson is injured and Rodney Stuckey is starting in his place; and during those two games, the Pistons have beat the Magic and the Celtics, a premiere team in the East. That has to tell you something. Iverson is not a good fit for the Pistons. He is used to being that guy that everyone tries to get the ball to. In Philadelphia it was all about him, and in Denver it was just him and Carmelo Anthony, however, in Detroit, there is a team. Everyone in the starting lineup can score double figures on a consistent basis if they really want to. With Iverson out, and Rip Hamilton back in the starting lineup, he has scored and led the team with 31 points in the win over the Magic, and 25 in the win over the Celtics. I don't mean to rant on Iverson, I mean he is one of the best players in the game today, just not with the Pistons. Right now he is averaging career lows with only 18 points a game.

Michael Curry, the Pistons new coach needs to learn a few new things. I know I am not one to tell him how to do his job, but if I am him right now, I have to be thinking, "gee, I am the head coach of a team that is 29-29, but has a roster full of all-star talent, I must be doing something wrong." If I am him, here is what I do. First, I would start by putting Iverson on the bench, he can be my sixth man. He would be a great player to have come off the bench, he would give my team an extra boost of energy when they need it, and he would score a few point. Starting at point guard I would have Stuckey. Stuckey reminds me a lot of Dwayne Wade. The way he passes the ball and can go inside with such fineness is very impressive, all while still being able to hit an outside shot. At shooting guard, I would have Hamilton, no question about it. His 31 and 25 point performances in the last two games have to say something about his talent level, especially if it comes in a game against the NBA's defending champions. Small forward would remain Tayshaun Prince. Averaging 13 points and 6 rebounds a game is a pretty decent performance, and he is the best you got at this position. I would start Antonio McDyess at power forward because of his leadership and veteran presence on the floor, and Rasheed Wallace at center, well because he is one of the best defensive players in the league, and he is a big man who can step out and shoot a three pointer once in a while.Right now, the Pistons are only four losses shy of not reaching the 50 win mark for the first time in 7 seasons, when they went 32-50. I would hate to see this happen because even though they are not my favorite team in the Central Division, they are my hometown team. The AI deal has turned out to be a bust, yes; the Pistons could have been much better with Mr. Big Shot, yes, however, the past is the past, and there is nothing we can do about it. Hopefully Head Coach Curry will do the right thing and make Iverson the sixth man, maybe then the Pistons can pull out some wins in the end of the season and have a decent playoff run.