Just Do It, Greg.

Today the world's largest 'get well' card made its way back into the Wieden lobby after its tour of high school football games, the Nike campus, Pioneer Square and an elementary school.

Portlanders have left many well wishes on the 8 foot high card (with a few 'you sucks' lamely sprinkled in. Talk about kicking a man while he's down) I added my name in one of the remaining white spaces.

It looks like a couple of new panels arrived today to be hinged onto the card. I wonder how far we can stretch this thing out? It is already starting to take on the appearance of some kind of war memorial.

OK, so Greg Oden, out for the season... My reaction was obviously one of sadness, but not of total loss. I think the kid has the right attitude and work ethic to get himself back into the swing of things. He already made a few lighthearted remarks on his video blog, so I know his head is on straight and he is gonna make this happen.

As for the fate of the Blazers for this season, I think they are going to be competitive. Maybe not a playoff team at this point, but I think they will be in the hunt. LaMarcus Aldridge is going to have a great season, and add that to what we can expect from B-Roy in his sophomore campaign... I like it a lot. There are plenty of compelling storylines to pull us Blazermaniacs into the Rose Garden.

Can't wait for camp to open!