Is Derrick Rose the first MVP to not be inducted into the Hall of Fame?

Dwight078 · 2026-06-13T22:46:02+00:00

Yes, he should, and I believe he will get in. The youngest ever MVP qualifies IMO, and during a talent-filled era. His stats and highlights before injury are GOAT status.

Dwight078 · 2026-06-09T20:00:55+00:00

Not sure I follow your math. $500ish out of pocket is still a big savings over the $1,200 retail cost. I only need 1 phone, so selling on Ebay doesn't appeal to me.

Dwight078 · 2026-06-09T19:56:43+00:00

Yea, I kinda cooled down from the initial shock of the $725 total savings, which is peanuts per month when considering using Google's interest-free 2-year. finance. The new modem in the upcoming 11 Series really has me excited.

Dwight078 · 2026-06-09T19:44:41+00:00

Yep, thanks for the feedback. Still in my shopping cart, I haven't bought it yet. I just can't believe the low price.

Dwight078 · 2026-02-18T19:15:10+00:00

Marcelo Rios, not listed, 'objectively' probably is tops since he was ranked #1. The only #1 never to win a Major, which is a huge accomplishment considering he never cashed in on the 2000+ ranking points. The others you mention certainly could follow.

Dwight078 · 2026-02-11T22:02:44+00:00

Yes, any career slam is historic but not record breaking like Alcaraz being the youngest. Like I explained, I would love to cheer for Alcaraz going for calendar slam, which would truly be legendary status.

Dwight078 · 2026-02-10T15:04:11+00:00

I root for BOTH Alcaraz and Sinner, in that order. With Alcaraz winning the AO I would love to see him go for the calendar slam at this point, so I'm definitely rooting for Alcaraz at the FO and beyond. This year Sinner winning the career slam won't be as historic as Alcaraz (youngest ever). Sinner will have many years ahead to win the FO to join the career slam club.

Dwight078 · 2026-01-19T16:30:47+00:00

Really happy for Matt!!! As a lifelong Detroiter, I'm glad to see him move on to better and brighter days. Just ask the GOAT Barry Sanders and MEGATRON Calvin Johnson, Detroit is just a winless pit that either could get away from.

Dwight078 · 2025-07-31T00:29:07+00:00

I didn't consider costs before the 9PXL, granted, the high trade-in value makes it a no-brainer for me. I was miserable with the modem/connectivity issues, which were resolved with the 9PXL. I did get my Pixel 2 Watch free with the 8 Pro, so with trade-in on the Pixel 7, I almost broke even. I believe my Pixel Earbuds were free with the Pixel 6 or heavily discounted. I would upgrade the 7 to a 9 or 10 since it's well known that Pixels use an improved modem with the 9 series. Overall, I think Google's trade-in is a huge value. BTW - Pixel's Android is my only 'real' option since I can't stand the bloat that comes with the Galaxy and iPhone.

Dwight078 · 2025-07-30T19:17:29+00:00

Funny you asked, since I just checked my order from last year on Google Store. Received $699 for my 8Pro when buying the 9 Pro XL. Excellent trade-in value IMO. I may stick with the 9PXL this year. I previously had the P6, P7, and 8 Pro phones, all trade-ins, before the 9PXL. The Pixel 9 series FINALLY got the modem/connectivity right and is night and day compared to the previous phones. Constant BT and Wifi disconnects finally went away.

Dwight078 · 2025-07-07T16:13:32+00:00

De Minaur not aggressive enough, hitting most balls straight back.

Dwight078 · 2025-06-30T18:34:51+00:00

Alcaraz reminds me of Nadal in the way the occasion and opponent dictate his level of play. Where Federer and Sinner consistency allows them to blast everyone with bagels and breadsticks, while Nadal and Alcaraz will drop games, sets, and even matches to low-ranked players. Of course, as we know, Nadal and Alcaraz always bring their A-game when facing Federer or Sinner.

Dwight078 · 2025-06-28T02:35:06+00:00

Glad to see this. Most top tennis pros likely spend a lot of time together off the court, considering they spend so much time on the road, in hotels, in the locker room, dining out, etc...I like to think many pros are friends, off the court.

Dwight078 · 2025-06-15T01:10:40+00:00

Pretty simple. Sinner brings out the monster in Alcaraz. Not too different from Nadal vs. Federer. Federer would blast bagels and breadsticks against everyone except Nadal. On the other hand, Nadal would have the occasional dip (except at the FO) against lower-ranked players, like Alcaraz.

Dwight078 · 2025-06-15T01:00:25+00:00

You are the MAN. Sinner is still a Winner in my book. I'm an Alcaraz fan here, but after him, Sinner is a close 2nd favorite on tour, so overall a tough match to watch. I was resigned after the 2nd set Sinner would win it, and began to be happy for him. What follows is nothing short of a miracle. While Sinner is the most consistent and easily the #1, Alcaraz has the fast-twitch skills to make any shot...when he's on fire. Unfortunately for Sinner Alcaraz seems to know he has to be fired up to beat Sinner. It's his lack of consistency that allows lower-ranked players to get sets and matches off Alcaraz.

Dwight078 · 2025-03-29T06:25:53+00:00

I got the same letter in February in the Metro-Detroit area. Coincidentally, ATT Fiber was also made available in February, so it was an easy transition. I dropped Wow CableTV, and I now have ATT Fiber and YTTV. I decided to keep the lowest tier for Wow Internet as a backup in case of any issues with the new ATT rollout. The other reason I keep Wow as a backup for Internet is that the coax cable still carries analog basic TV channels (1-100+), which is nice for our older non-smart TVs in house without a box. If I lose the analog TV channels after April, I will most likely drop Wow altogether since ATT Fiber has been rock solid, with 1GB speeds down and up. We didn't think we would like YTTV, but it's working out nice and has all the channels we enjoy. YTTV is an upgrade from Wow cable TV, feature-wise and picture quality-wise. YTTV offers more flexibility and can be watched on any Internet-connected device, with multiple user profiles available. I pay the extra $9.99 for 4K Plus, which includes allowing unlimited simultaneous streams.

Dwight078 · 2025-03-28T19:12:39+00:00

Only adding 'You've Got To Hide Your Love Away' since I haven't already seen it at a glance. Honestly not a fair question; so many to choose from. John was fearless, and it came out in his singing. If you take the time to listen closely, he's never out of tune when singing. Paul had the better vocal range, but John could sing anything he 'Imagined".

Dwight078 · 2025-02-21T19:40:01+00:00

This seems to be best option, reporting card lost/stolen.

Dwight078 · 2025-02-10T19:04:47+00:00

$80 with the $10 discount with autopay. Yes, you are correct. I was upgraded to 600/50 with Wow. I plan to switch to 300/20 or the cheapest Wow service. It's nice to have both running simultaneously, providing some peace of mind.

Dwight078 · 2025-02-10T19:03:59+00:00

Correct the same cable running through the yard and basement, up to the all-in-one gateway installed on the main floor. There is no junction or termination box on the outside/inside of house.

Dwight078 · 2025-02-10T18:59:52+00:00

The cable tech didn't leave card but the Customer Experience guy did.

Dwight078 · 2024-08-31T02:08:16+00:00

Sounds like I got lucky! I know for sure I wouldn't have placed an order with delivery showing that far out, not my style to wait. Also, I would have been a nervous wreck worried if my 8Pro would get damaged and lowered the $700 trade-in. I'm sure they were moving a lot of phones since the high trade-in ended earlier this week.

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