Boondock Saint on March 05, 2009 said:

Played a dirty version of it…oh boy?!
1) Definately TV…I’ve rocked the whole GameCast when I’m stuck at work but hey if I get a choice. 56″ HDTV…mmmm yes ma’am.

2) I kinda have grown accustom to the Jazz humiliating “I’ve never been out of the 1st round McGrady.” Plus, I’m with you I think about playing the Spurs or the Lakers and would rather not but bring on Denver, Neew Orleans, Dallas, Portland or Phoenix.

3) Can I say DJ and Thurl and leave out Pace.

4) I love eating at the arena but it isn’t cost effective but come on….nachos, hot dogs, chicken fingers…whatever you get….it just makes basketball that much better. Its like movie popcorn…overpriced and unhealthy but DAMN its good.

5) Tackle-basketball ohhhh boy I don’t want to risk my body in such a manner ummm I’m going to go with flag football . I’m just playing but I think I’d stick with basketball.

6) Can I double with Deron and Memo? Hey you did the hybrid on the last one. Can I just leave the wives out of it and kick with with Deron, Memo and my Dad? I think so…I’m taking creative liberties with the doubling and switching it to just kicking it.

Jennifer Lane on March 05, 2009 said:

Once again….an impressive post. How do you even think up these things. Your mind truly is set on Jazz. I can’t even think up answers to half these questions…..because I’ve never actually thought about it. But I will say that I do love grabbing a treat at the game. For some reason it does make it all that better. But I won’t ever miss half time if it’s the “Quick-changers!”

Boondock Saint on March 05, 2009 said:

I left one out…my favorite one…thats what I get for stepping away during my response. The real #5 I served an LDS mission in Russia and therefore would so be rocking out Russian Lit with Andrei (as long as it is in the original Russian). I second Jennifer’s comments as well…great post.

Levi on March 05, 2009 said:

1) TV, I’m living in Vegas and have to listen to most games streaming over the internet, or listen on the radio. I miss watching a good Jazz game on TV, and only get the chance now if it’s part of TNT thursday, or ESPN is broadcasting the game.

2) I don’t care who the Jazz play because I’m confident they can beat anybody this year, but I don’t want to play LA, cause unless the Lakers have a major break down and lose a lot of games, us playing them will mean we’re the eigth seed going in. I’d like to play the Rockets and keep the trend going. Plus those Rockets fans have it coming chanting “Utah Sucks” whenever we play them. I’d like to silence those chants.

3) DJ, Thurl, and Pace, I miss those guys. They also seem to discuss the game a little more in depth. However, the combination of the other three guys is usually pretty funny.

4) Grab a bite at the arena.

5) Unfortunatley the girl I’m seeing is from LA, and thus a Laker fan. So doubling with either Jazz couple may turn out ugly……. This is toughest question of all. I love the way both Deron and Memo both have been playing, and they are both cool guys. I don’t know much about thier wives, so I’m gonna pick the one I think my date the Laker fan would fear the most becaues he has so many differnt weapons he can use to embarress Lakers fans. The guy who in the last Jazz vs Laker game used a cross over to break the ankles of Kobe. I’m talking about Deron Williams.

Jenn Sokia on March 05, 2009 said:

I would so rather hear from Kenny, Ernie, and Charles. BUT for the game time stuff, of course Boler and Boner! I just think the TNT crew brings so much humor! I LOVE to hear what they have to say! Charles is pure comedy.

Oh, and I definately pick up dinner at the area. Those Papa John’s pizzas are delicious! But be aware, sometimes they run out so you have to grab them early!

jessielou on March 05, 2009 said:

Mal- where do you come up with these things?!? I always love reading your blogs. I pretty much agree with you on everything but I would like to break the rules a bit and triple with D-Will and Memo…Is that legal?? Oh well, I’ll do it anyway : ) One minor issue…I’ll need a date myself : D

JayD on March 05, 2009 said:

1 ) i Only get to watch the games on FSN , I have never tried the internet . I have never been able to listen to the game on the radio , because of my hearing it is really hard to understand what they are saying and fallowing it is next to mpossible for me . So I would have to say the live TV . PLus I do have a 46 ” LCD Tv that is way better to watch .
2 ) Personally I would rather not have to play the Lakers or Spurs , that dosent mean that I think that we cannot beat them though . I really do think we have ability to beat them . I am sure that we will at least have to play the Lakers to get to the Championships . So bring them on .
3 ) Like I said before I watch the games on FSN , and I do enjoy listening to DJ , Pace , Thurl , Boler , and Booner , alot better than the other crews .
4 ) I dont get to go to the games . But if I could I would probably eat out first , before going to the games .
5 ) I would much rather hang out with AK than Dee Brown .
6 ) Although I would probably get killed by him , I would rather play BBall with Matt .
7 ) As for doubling , I wouldn’t mind either one . It would be cool to meet them as well as their wives . Maybe they would have someone they could set me up with , Ha Ha . !!!!
This was a cool post , Mal .

utah1256 on March 07, 2009 said:

Great post…..lets see what would I rather?????

1) I would rather watch it on tv. Watching the tv with surround sound makes it quite awesome you get to hear alot. Most importantly evertime a shot goes awry you get to hear the grunts of Boozer.

2) I don’t think that the Lakers would be fun, but the way that we played them in February I think that the Jazz are confindent enough to play them whenever. But I think the Rockets would be great then we could AGAIN show T-Mac how to say D-Will’s name.

3) Listening to DJ, Pace Thurl, Boler and Booner ia the way to go. I agree with another post that said you miss the commentary when you are watching it on TNT or in the ESA.

4) I love to go to the games. My friend and I got to go to the Laker game this last month and we were really late so we had to grab a bite at the food court at teh Gateway. But I like to hit the Gateway, California Pizza Kitchen. What better place to be? Sporting your Jersey and seeing all the other proud jazz fans???

5) Since I don’t know Russian…….I would have to say Dee Brown. But I love AK so this one is a major toss up!

6) I would have to say either one. Because if you look at it either way Matt is going to make you pay. The I am a wee one so he might not play so hard.

7) This one is a tough one. Memo??? Or D-will??? How bout the whole team? I think that would be really awesome. But I will stick with the rules and I would have to say D-Will….with Paul Milsap as my date ;0

Extreme Utah on March 09, 2009 said:

First of all, Is the Mal that wrote this the same Mallory that asked that brilliant Tundra Tough Question during yesterday’s “Breakfast with the Jazz” game?
Obviously I’d rather peep a game live, then on TV, in that order (but that’s obvious), but I’ll agree that GameCast is a beautiful invention for fans that can’t turn life completely off while the game is on. If it were up to me, I’d say bring on the pesky Hornets in the first round. I like the local announcers too, but It’s fun to mix it up every once in awhile with the big wig TV personalities but give me Boler and Booner. However, I will say that The Mailman guest starring on TNT with Ernie and Kenny was the best post game show I’ve ever seen. I’ll take that crew over DJ, Pace and Big T any day. Eating at ESA is actually a good idea. The last Coke I had there was easily the most delicious one of my life. Finding a place to eat and fighting off the weekend crowd at Gateway is peskier than the Timberwolves. I would love rapping with Dee but I’d love to rap with Mr. D-Biz Oh No even more, but even more than that, I’d want to record a hit single with Masha. I’d shoot hoops with Matt. I’d double with Memo. He’s more friendly and I’m pretty sure my girlfriend would choose that too.

McCall on March 09, 2009 said:

eh….melisa won’t be there cuz i’ll be home babysitting her as for dad, i think we all know what he would choose when it comes to the food.

Suzi (mom) Meyer on March 10, 2009 said:

Mal, I’m so dang proud to be your mother — where do you come up with this stuff.?? I do love playing the “would you rather” game , so I’ll join in just a bit:

I’d rather watch a game on HD TV in the comfort of my home,

No game is complete without commentary from our local boys .. DJ, Pace and Thurl and

I’d kill to double with Memo — although like jessielou, I would need a date myself!!

Lova ya, Mal — Thanks for your great posts !!!!!!