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Eh...I probably give myself about a 4. I didn't have the motivation to carry it through. "Successful" just worked well in the haiku.
0/10 troll job, poorly executed.
Bonner is a good writer. Too good. Must of gone through an editor.
Eh...I probably give myself about a 4. I didn't have the motivation to carry it through. "Successful" just worked well in the haiku.
4 out of what
Is he going to share the results?
I have to admit the le is ing hilarious
amenhe just needs to eat a Firehouse sub and call it a day
I can understand the Bonner hate when he's expected to play beyond his means. But hating him for writing a humorous piece about his love for sandwiches? Wow...that's pretty sad.
After this I have a ton more respect for Bonner. Interesting music selection, intellectual pursuit with reading (especially Fante - it's not like he's reading bad fantasy novels about dwarves and tree people), and I especially like the mention of Manu and his riddles.
Also, I was glad to see that he slammed that place for sucking.
I don't want Bonner to play alongside Tim, but I think Bonner could do quite well in the second unit along with Blair, Manu, Hill, and Finley or Hairston.
Anyway, I guess some people would feel better if Bonner goes to each city and tells the taxidriver "Just take me to the nearest Cheesecake Factory. Why? Because I need to focus on my rebounding."
Are you suggesting coconuts migrate?
Of course it went through an editor, but I don't think they changed it much. Bonner's writing is impressive in that he notices poetic aspects of daily life, however he reveals his amateur ability when he follows cliches such as "the rule of three," or his misuse of quotation marks to draw emphasis to a particular word instead of allowing the reader to discern what was important for themselves.
If Bonner developed confidence in his own writing ability, as well as trusting that his readers are confident in him, he could be a pretty good writer.
(Feel free to subs ute in the words shooting, teammates, and player as needed.)
hey Bonner, make sure to check out:
my favorite
LOTR rocks, screw you !!!
And damn Matt and his mad writing skillz. I'm hungry for a good sandwich now, but I have only chains close by. Also, I wonder what kinds of riddles Manu comes up with.
This guy must know where the body's buried.Spurs.com's newest feature with Matt Bonner on his Quest for the Hoagie Grail.
http://www.nba.com/spurs/features/sandwich_hunter.html
I really liked this article. As soon as I saw the picture of that sandwich, though, I knew the Red Rocket would not be pleased. It looks like something I would make because I'm too lazy to try to make a good sandwich.
Fricano's Deli is pretty damn good if you're in Austin.
BONNER:
when you play the T-Wolves, check out the Weinery on the west back of minneapolis.
awesome
Who knows? He just may get a spot on the food channel..
The Sandwich Hunter Visits Potbelly
Matt Bonner is back with the second edition of The Sandwich Hunter, "Quest for the Hoagie Grail." On the team's stop in Chicago he located a Potbelly that he had to visit and review. Matt also found a way to come full circle with his love for sandwiches and Potbelly's founder Peter Hastings.
http://www.nba.com/spurs/features/sandwich_hunter.html
Thanks 228!
goddam matt bonner reads this site oftenhey Bonner, make sure to check out:
my favorite
wonder how he posts as?
Matt Bonner:
"I mean, think of everything that had to take place for me to eat at Potbelly's in Chicago and be writing about it right now on an airplane for the Spurs website while Manu Ginobili shows me pictures of a snake eating a lizard in his yard. "
Manu (aka-Batman) always the real man
After he retires Manu has a locked career as host in the animal planet or discovery channel
Love Matt's articles! And the Manu references are hilarious.
Bonner's latest entry is up. Boston's Deli in Salt Lake City - http://www.nba.com/spurs/features/sandwich_hunter.html
From the postscript:
P.S. I only mention my New Balance shoes because New Balance is a Boston based company and they have sponsored me on the court for the past 2+ years. For those of you who don't know, New Balance makes very comfortable basketball sneakers. Unfortunately, I have received word that they will be phasing out basketball.
It is sad news for me. I have always been a fan of the underdog, being one myself. I love being one of only a few players in the NBA who wear New Balance. It was always a David vs. Goliath matchup against the bigger sneaker companies and it looks like this time Goliath won.
The dilemma now will be finding a new shoe sponsor. This is not an easy task for me. I am not a flashy player and garner very little attention on the court. How do I attract a new suitor? I need to raise my profile... Get some attention. I was considering growing a mullet, getting tattoos and piercing my ears. But that's not me. I also thought about dunking more in games, but that's not realistic. Who am I kidding? My insane cribbage skills and academic knowledge are of no help in this situation. If only Subway made a basketball sneaker...
http://www.nba.com/spurs/features/09...dwich_pg2.html
Entry #5 - Moochie's, Salt Lake City
by Matt Bonner
Salt Lake City might be the best city in the NBA when it comes to the quan y and variety of good sandwich shops within walking distance to our hotel. There is a downside to this: we only play there twice a year. I suppose I can hope to face them in the playoffs but it seems quite absurd to root for a matchup based solely on the opposing city's sandwich status. But if it happens, I certainly won't complain.
So how do I choose where to eat? Last time we played the Jazz I faced this same dilemma. I had many options but wasn't sure which spot would be the one. So I just walked around and followed my gut (no pun intended). Fate intervened and led me to Boston Deli where I enjoyed an amazing sandwich with assistant coach Brett Brown. This time around I didn't leave it to fate because I received a tip from none other than our radio announcer, Bill Schoening.
Bill told a tale of a fabled sandwich shop where one could escape the cold mountain air and magically teleport back to his hometown of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (not Mississippi*). So I met Bill in the lobby and we made the four block walk to "Moochie's". His son Eric, who attends the University of Utah, was waiting there to join us for lunch. Moochie's didn't look very remarkable from the outside. I had my doubts as the three of us made our way to the entrance.
We stepped inside and I took a look around. There were tons of articles, reviews, and awards singing praise for Moochie's covering the walls. But once my eyes got past all the accolades, I realized what Bill was talking about. I saw the Phillies jerseys on the wall, the Tastykakes next to the cash register, the numerous patrons chowing down on mouth watering steak and cheeses, and I truly felt like I was in The City of Brotherly Love at an authentic cheese steak joint. And my elder lunch partner immediately transformed from Bill Schoening to "Philly Billy". Even if it was just for lunch, Bill Schoening was home.
You know what they say, "When in Rome…" Although technically I was still in Salt Lake City, I went with the obvious choice for lunch at Moochie's: a steak and cheese sandwich. I was a little worried about eating such a heavy sub the day of a game, but with seven hours to tip-off, I felt confident my digestive system could handle it. So we placed our order, grabbed our chips, beverages and desserts, and sat at an open table to wait for our sandwiches. Amazingly, our whole order was ready within five minutes.
*Believe it or not, there is a town called "Philadelphia" in Mississippi.
My first bite was heaven. I think everyone (sorry vegetarians) can relate to a really good, authentic steak and cheese sub. The bread was fresh, the peppers and mushrooms grilled to perfection, the cheese melted, the shredded steak tender and lean. You really couldn't ask for much more from a Philly cheese steak sub. To top it off, my homemade brownie for dessert was also incredibly delicious. The food was great… Philly Billy definitely came through in the clutch.
We exited Moochie's and I was half expecting to walk out onto the vibrant streets of Philadelphia. I was making plans in my head to stop at an omnipresent WaWa to grab a Gatorade for the hotel room and to make sure I knew where local folk legend Kenn Kweder was performing for after the game. But as we stepped down to the sidewalk, I was slapped in the face with a 19-degree breeze and the mountains dominating the skyline could only mean one thing. We were back in Salt Lake City. There would be no WaWa and no Kenn Kweder, only a pack of Rolaids with my pre-game meal. And last but not least: Boys to Men sang "Down on Bended Knee" as Philly Billy transformed back to Bill Schoening.
Sandwich Quote of the Day: “I've got brown sandwiches and green sandwiches - it's either very new cheese or very old meat.” Oscar Madison in 'The Odd Couple' by Neil Simon (Paramount Pictures, 1968)
Song of the Day: Band of Horses: No One's Gonna Love You
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