CHARLOTTE, N.C. - The dreaded day for the Bobcats is fast approaching: When Charlotte could earn the dubious distinction of becoming the worst team in NBA history. Guard Matt Carroll warned his teammates about it two weeks ago. He knew then if Charlotte didnt win a game it would risk becoming an historic embarrassment. If Charlotte loses its six remaining games the Bobcats will finish with the worst winning percentage in league history (.106), a dubious honour thats currently held by the 1972-73 Philadelphia 76ers, who finished 9-73 (.110.) "We are desperate to get a win," Carroll said. "No one wants to be known as the worst team in NBA history. Ive been talking about this with guys on the team for last two weeks telling them we at least need to get one more win. I think guys at first heard it but werent thinking it was going to happen. "But now everybody is aware it could happen, so we better get a win." It wont be easy. The Bobcats (7-53) host Chicago on Wednesday. After that they close this lockout-shortened season against Memphis, Sacramento, Washington, Orlando and New York. On paper, Washington, which has the second-worst record in the league, would seem to be the best chance at a win. But the Wizards hammered the Bobcats by 28 points just last week in Charlotte. The Bobcats, who are playing without leading scorer Corey Maggette, have shown no signs of being able to win a game and are mired in a franchise-record 17-game losing streak. On Sunday they lost by 12 to the Boston Celtics even though they rested star players Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce and Ray Allen. The following night the Bobcats lost to a New Orleans Hornets team that sat its top two scorers in Eric Gordon and Chris Kaman. So Charlottes rallying call has become: Just win one, baby! "I would love to get a win — thats our goal," coach Paul Silas said. "We cant make open shots right now. We just have to keep fighting. You look at our roster and we are trying, but its awfully tough. "Its tough on the players, its tough on the coaches and its tough on the people upstairs" in management. Silas said the record losers is a title nobody wants their name associated with. "Nobody does but if it happens, it happens," Silas said. "You do the best you can. Somebody has that record now and they didnt want it either. But it happens. I just hope were not associated with it." Silas has tried to remain a positive, steadying force for the Bobcats. Hes been around some other bad NBA teams before but has always seems to persevere. "Thats just the way I am," Silas said. "Ive been through so many trying times in my life. To be where I am now its because you fight through it. If you become negative and cease to fight thats when youre going to lose — and Im not going to lose. And Im not going to let my players get to that point either." Carroll said team spirit is remarkably high considering the teams struggles this season. He said the difficult part is knowing the Bobcats let some games they should have won slip away, including a 75-67 loss to the Hornets on Monday night. Although other teams are sure to rest their stars down the stretch, Charlottes best chance to win might have come against the Hornets. "Theyre a good team, but we look at them as similar to us," said Bobcats guard Gerald Henderson. "This is a game we wanted to win. You look on the schedule and we felt like this was one we could really get. Thats why its even more frustrating." And more frustration could be ahead. The Bobcats, whove already clinched the worst record in the league this season, need to shoot better than 30 per cent — as they did against the Hornets — to have a remote chance to win. "The schedule is not going to get easier," Carroll said. "We have to believe were going to get one game coming up. It sounds silly to think lets win one game, but its kind of been that feeling all year. For us, its been hard to get one game all year." Getting one now is imperative to the Bobcats because the alternative is something they dont want to think about. "You never, ever, ever want that label of being the worst team," Carroll said. "Its just a bad thing." cheap jerseys . - The Atlanta Falcons have signed former offensive lineman Gabe Carimi. wholesale jerseys . Sabathia did not get a decision on Monday against Tampa Bay, as he allowed three runs and eight hits in seven innings. Hes 13-4 on the year to go along with a 3.42 ERA. Since winning six decisions over a nine-start stretch, Sabathia is 0-1 over his last two outings, but still has only allowed more than three runs once in his previous 10 trips to the hill. http://www.cheapnfljerseyschinaplay.com/. "I cant say much, we agreed not to say much, but talks are ongoing and Andrei wants to stay in Montreal," agent and former NHL player Sergei Berezin told TSN Hockey Insider Pierre LeBrun on ESPN.com on Friday. "Well see where it goes. Hes played 13 seasons with Montreal. wholesale nfl jerseys . His agent told TSN that the deal is "virtually done" and will be official in the next day or two. The news comes with Torontos season opener set for this Saturday on the road against the Seattle Sounders (TSN, 4:30pm et/1:30pm pt). cheap nfl jerseys . The Korea Football Association announced Thursday that Park Joo-ho will join the 23-man squad to replace the 21-year-old Kim, a Japan-based left back who has played nine internationals since Hong Myung-bo took over as head coach last year.Got a question on rule clarification, comments on rule enforcements or some memorable NHL stories? Kerry wants to answer your emails at cmonref@tsn.ca! Hello Kerry, Hope all is well and youre enjoying your retirement. My question to you is what do referees do in between games to stay physically fit? Do you guys travel with personal trainers? Wondering more about a referees experience between the games travelling and things you did to blow off some steam and de-stress. Take care, Shane Armstrong Shane, Without prejudice and to a man, I have to say that NHL referees and linesmen are the most physically fit group of professional officials you will find in any sport. To be perfectly candid, it wasnt always that way. The good news of today however is that the "donut" box has long since been pushed aside and replaced with a much healthier lifestyle along with a personal commitment to fitness; one that is not only mandatory but fully supported by the NHL Officiating Department. At the very least the speed, size and athleticism of the modern-day NHL player demand this commitment from each member of the officiating team. An excellent income and good standard of living they are able to provide for themselves and their family is also a motivating factor. While the guys dont travel with a personal trainer, the NHL employs David T. Smith in this capacity. Dave (brother of former Detroit Red Wings assistant coach Barry Smith) served as the certified physical therapist and strength/conditioning coach for the Stanley Cup Champion New York Rangers and the Florida Panthers until he was hired by the NHL to work directly with their officials. Smitty designs a program and schedule for each official to follow throughout the summer months in preparation of a strenuous fitness test they are required to pass on the first day of training camp. A separate program is also provided for maintenance throughout the season and playoffs. Dave not only monitors their fitness throughout the entire year but is also responsible for injury rehabilitation and obtaining medical clearance for an official to return to active duty. Unlike a hockey team that lives and travels together throughout a season, the fact that a total of 77 members of the NHL officiating team are scattered across North America presents somewhat of a challenge for Smitty. Working from his home base in Buffalo, Dave attends games in that city and Toronto to personally touch base with crews assigned there. The demands of commercial air travel throughout the season must be properly managed by each official. Typically, an official flies over 1550,000 miles per season and can be away from home for more than 20 nights a month.dddddddddddd There are no charter flights with meals prepared for an official or any home games, either. Getting the proper rest, diet, fitness and injury management is required of each individual official. Self-discipline is required to meet these challenges. A typical game-day routine would find the officiating crew assemble for a light breakfast and conversation in the Marriott Hotel concierge lounge between 8am and 9am. They then regroup in the hotel health club for a mid-morning workout consisting of light cardio, stretching and some weight training. On non-game-days, each official will balance his workout intensity with a travel schedule that often includes moving on to a different city for back-to-back games. (Officials are required to book travel that finds them arrive in a city no later than Noon on the day of a game.) Post-game unwinding takes place after the crew returns to their hotel, unpacks their sweaty equipment to air dry (in their hotel room) and perhaps make a call home to touch base with the days events. A light meal and a few adult beverages of choice are usually consumed in the hotel bar. If guys have a day off the next day, they might decide to "blow off steam" outside of the hotel. Moderation is always the first and best intention. Each official will manage his down time depending upon personal interests and how his body feels. Thirty of the best cities in North America are frequented. Some warm-weather destinations are visited in the dead of winter where guys can play golf or catch some sun around the pool to recharge their batteries. Each NHL city or the surrounding area has a unique charm and history if an official takes the time to look around and smell the roses. I found sightseeing an enjoyable way to spend free time; whether in Old Montreal; skating on the Canal in Ottawa; a drive, bike ride or hike in the mountains around Calgary or Denver or Sonoma near Phoenix; the sheer beauty of Vancouver no matter where you look; walking the docks of Marina del Rey or Venice Beach near LA ; day trips to Napa wine country or Fishermans Wharf in San Francisco when working a Sharks game; fishing, sailing or golfing on both ocean coasts. I could go on and on but I think you get the picture, Shane, its crucial to maintaining a high level of fitness and proper time management! Oh I almost forgot, NHL officials are paid quite handsomely for the abuse they sometimes take. God, I miss all of it. Have a great weekend everyone and be sure to manage your time wisely. cheap nfl jerseys ' ' '
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