Jenn on February 09, 2009 said:

Oh how I wish I could have heard this! If FSN would do more Jazz games in HD maybe league pass would use Utah FSN instead of the other teams networks. I can just imagine it.

Deb on February 09, 2009 said:

Mal,
Thanks for the answer to a mystery of mine. I came in the room just long enough to see a picture of Korver’s face and hear Booner say something about ugly. I wasn’t sure if he was talking about his face, hair or defense(not always lately). I would have never guessed his legs. Oh, and as unbelieveable as it seems to me, I won attendance at an Evening with Mr. Ugly Legs tomorrow, so let me know your burning questions for I “m sure I will be able to ask dozens of questions, NOT.
Keep up the blogs I really enjoy them. I wish I still had my Dad to answer my questions.

justalars on February 09, 2009 said:

Your Dad is a smart man, I’m glad others have noticed it also. For an awkward white guy Korver gives it his all and is pretty decent at blocking shots. I think he does what Jerry is asking from CJ hopefully he’ll catch on.

Mal on February 09, 2009 said:

Oh Deb, I’m glad I could help you out! And you lucky dog–I can’t believe you won! I have no questions for Kyle, but I’ll have a million for you after the event so make sure to share your experience with us!!!

Dad Meyer on February 10, 2009 said:

justalars, Do you think I’m a smart man because I think that Home Depot is a great store or for my insights regarding Kyle Kover recent play in his two starts? Just curious.

Mal; It is good to know that you still feel you can come to me for answers to you difficult inquiries. You know how much I respect and value your insight and opinions.

I really think that Jerry should look seriously at starting Kyle Korver and bringing C.J. off the bench.

Dad Meyer on February 10, 2009 said:

You have got to love the Booner. My memories of him go way back to when he played for the Utah Stars. He was incredible. One of my favorite Ron Boone comments is “He heard footprints”

justalars on February 10, 2009 said:

Dad Meyer,

Because of Korver’s two starts. I think he just brings more to the table than CJ because he understands what is needed. CJ is more skilled (athletically) but thats why he struggles with things because as David Locke put it. He’s always been the best wherever he’s played so he doesn’t know what Jerry means when he says play hard. He thinks he is playing hard, but not doing the little things. And I’ll keep my feelings to myself about Home Depot and Lowe’s so as not to offend anyone.

Linda McFarland on February 10, 2009 said:

Deb…..Ask Korver if he could use another grandmother. My grandkids are all either grown up or gone to far to grandmother. I grew up without ever having a grandmother so I really do a good job at it. Never can tell.

Deb on February 11, 2009 said:

Linda,
I didn’t read your post til after I returned home from “the Evening” or I would have asked and I am sure he would have answered politely with a smile on his face. I was truely surprised how patient and pleasant Mr. Kover was. He sat at each table and answered probably hundreds of questions. Sometimes the same questions over and over again and some really stupid questions (including a couple of mine). He patiently posed for many pictures and signed whatever people brought for him to sign. I don’t think he even had time to eat dinner till it was all over. I know that public relations are a part of professional sports and he makes a lot of money for what he does, but this was way cool (a term from my generation).
Mal,
Besides Kyle, the Jazz Dancers and the PR girl from the Jazz, there were very few “pretty people” there. But we were all treated very well and respectfully. It was a wonderful evening. I did ask Kyle if he really had ugly legs and I don’t think he knew about the comment by Ron Boone because he went on to explain WHY he wears long socks.
A big thanks goes out to the Jazz PR office, America First Credit Union and Kyle Korver.

Linda McFarland on February 11, 2009 said:

Deb…Thanks anyway. I think I should get to touch the hand he shook of yours. That had to be “an evening” to remember for a long time. Just to visit with one of the players would be absolutley wonderful, or should I say “way cool”. I’m glad you got to go. We are lleaving in 15 minutes to head for Salt Lake for t he game. I am already nervous with hives. I used to get hives before my husband’s team played an important game. I think the Jazz will give their best and that is all I ask.

Mal on February 11, 2009 said:

Thanks for sharing Deb! So what was Kyle’s explanation for the socks?

Deb on February 11, 2009 said:

Mal,
He said he was a freshman or sophomore at Creighton and not playing much, after not a great game, he and his friend decided to wear long socks to see if it helped. Appearently it did and so the long socks are still with him til this day. He also had a funny story about what happened when he found ou he was traded. here but I was at a different table and I am not sure I heard the whole story correctly so I hesitate to pass it on, but it had something to do with his mother crying.

JayD on February 20, 2009 said:

Mal , I know what you mean about not getting your Tundra Tough ?’s answered . I sent one in one night also , and they never even answered anyones that I noticed , I was a little upset to say the least . If I could text it I would have , but I dont get texting minutes , mostly because I would rather talk than text .
Deb , that is so cool that you got to meet KK in person . I would love to meet anyone of our boys. But I would love to meet some of the old school players even more .
That was a good blog .