Thursday, October 8, 2009
2010 Honda Accord Crosstour - Ride and Drive October 28th
As of October 28th, I will be personally familar with the new 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour.
In usual Honda manner, it doesn't quite look like other CUV's, but you can tell from the new pictures the interior will be fantastic quality. I have several customers lining up for the first Crosstour's we get and the general age group is 40-70's.
I look forward to offering the Crosstour as a alternative to the CR-V and a smaller subgroup of younger customers as a bigger version of the Fit. On a side note, I really hope you can flat tow this like the CR-V!
I like how they blended the Ridgeline's in bed trunk into the rear of the cargo floor. That was a smooth move on Honda's part. As always with Honda, less is truly more and quality over quantity is number 1.
I will have a full report on my personal thoughts and driving impressions on the Crosstour late on the 28th after I get back from Tacoma during Honda's Ride and Drive event for consultants.
Till then!
Pictures: Honda.com
In usual Honda manner, it doesn't quite look like other CUV's, but you can tell from the new pictures the interior will be fantastic quality. I have several customers lining up for the first Crosstour's we get and the general age group is 40-70's.
I look forward to offering the Crosstour as a alternative to the CR-V and a smaller subgroup of younger customers as a bigger version of the Fit. On a side note, I really hope you can flat tow this like the CR-V!
I like how they blended the Ridgeline's in bed trunk into the rear of the cargo floor. That was a smooth move on Honda's part. As always with Honda, less is truly more and quality over quantity is number 1.
I will have a full report on my personal thoughts and driving impressions on the Crosstour late on the 28th after I get back from Tacoma during Honda's Ride and Drive event for consultants.
Till then!
Pictures: Honda.com
The Western Conference Centers Vs. the new Greg Oden
Greg Oden has the flash. His time is coming and over the next 5 years he will peak. With health as the main issue, barring injury Oden could produce some David Robinson/Hakeem Olajuwon type numbers. His ability to learn the game of basketball is the key to his success and with Maurice Lucas as one of his many mentors, the opportunity to do such a thing is there.
Right now I think we are seeing the dawn of a new age of great centers. Dwight Howard, Andrew Bynum, Brook Lopez, Al Horford, and Andris Bierdrins are several young names that pop up in the top 10 for center Pers and all are 23 or under. Not to mention the arrival of several high profile Forward Centers like Blake Griffin.
Oden has played two preseason games where he looked the monster he is supposed to become. Averaging about 20 points and 10 boards in mid 20-minutes with minimal bad fouls and good free throw shooting are what the Blazers are looking for.
If the Blazers are going to make it to the Western Conference Finals and challenge for a spot to get the Title this year, G.O. has to get through several tough centers out west. This is a comparison of match ups with Oden and his top Western Conference counterparts.
Nene Hilario/Chris Andersen Denver - Both are fast, defensive minded and experienced. Oden will enjoy a height advantage but with the leaps of these guys - problems could be exploited on the foul end and look for both to try and pick the ball. Going straight at this guys and getting them into foul trouble is the solution. Getting Oden low in the block or off the screen to lob with Miller will be difficult for them to defend. His new jump hook brings the ball away from either defender underneath the basket for a easy bank hook that you can't defend without a double team Advantage: Oden
Chris Kaman/Marcus Camby LA Clippers - Who knows right? Both of these guys uninjured vs. Oden and the Vanilla Gorilla Pryzbilla may be tied for toughest starting/reserve center combo in the league. All are rebounding block monsters and shot swatters. I like the Clippers out west, but if Oden can draw them out with his foul line jumper and then position himself first on the block on the defensive end he should have the advantage thanks to his athleticism and strength. Advantage: Oden
Andrew Bynum - LA Lakers - 2008's next great center. His year was held back due to injuries and he is the one guy in the conference that can match the size of Oden. But he is not a great rebounder and probably won't see minutes in crunch time. Bynum's success is on the offensive glass and low block position. By fighting Bynum in the beginning of the play at the free throw line for position will eliminate his high percentage shots around the basket and allow Oden the easy defensive rebound on a miss. Advantage: Oden
Mehmet Okur - Utah Jazz - Mehmet Okur is not exactly a defensive minded junkie. In fact his strengths mirror that of most guards, steals and 3's. His a below average rebounder and Oden will be to much for him down low in the block. Boozer figures to step in once Okur gets into foul trouble and will find himself dealing with the pick and roll of Miller/Oden that he is to small to stop. Advantage: Oden
Tim Duncan - San Antonio Spurs - With Yao's injured foot, he is once again the sole elite Center out west. The Big Fundamental does all the right things and knows how to play the game of basketball. Good timing however for Oden, Timmy is at the end of his long 4 ring career but has yet to drop off yet with production. It is coming though, and that will parallel with Duncan's overall health. Over the next few years Oden will surpass Tim in production and Per - maybe even this year. Right now, Oden will need to play to his strength's against Tim because Tim has the huge advantage of being a top 10 basketball IQ to make up for his lack of physical prowess. Oden has height, athletic ability and speed vs. Duncan. The overall advantage at this moment is with Tim, but if they meet in the post season, the bet will be a healthy Oden, vs. a injured Duncan for the Blazers to be completely successful this year again San Antonio. Advantage: Duncan for now or Oden with a Duncan injury.
Right now I think we are seeing the dawn of a new age of great centers. Dwight Howard, Andrew Bynum, Brook Lopez, Al Horford, and Andris Bierdrins are several young names that pop up in the top 10 for center Pers and all are 23 or under. Not to mention the arrival of several high profile Forward Centers like Blake Griffin.
Oden has played two preseason games where he looked the monster he is supposed to become. Averaging about 20 points and 10 boards in mid 20-minutes with minimal bad fouls and good free throw shooting are what the Blazers are looking for.
If the Blazers are going to make it to the Western Conference Finals and challenge for a spot to get the Title this year, G.O. has to get through several tough centers out west. This is a comparison of match ups with Oden and his top Western Conference counterparts.
Nene Hilario/Chris Andersen Denver - Both are fast, defensive minded and experienced. Oden will enjoy a height advantage but with the leaps of these guys - problems could be exploited on the foul end and look for both to try and pick the ball. Going straight at this guys and getting them into foul trouble is the solution. Getting Oden low in the block or off the screen to lob with Miller will be difficult for them to defend. His new jump hook brings the ball away from either defender underneath the basket for a easy bank hook that you can't defend without a double team Advantage: Oden
Chris Kaman/Marcus Camby LA Clippers - Who knows right? Both of these guys uninjured vs. Oden and the Vanilla Gorilla Pryzbilla may be tied for toughest starting/reserve center combo in the league. All are rebounding block monsters and shot swatters. I like the Clippers out west, but if Oden can draw them out with his foul line jumper and then position himself first on the block on the defensive end he should have the advantage thanks to his athleticism and strength. Advantage: Oden
Andrew Bynum - LA Lakers - 2008's next great center. His year was held back due to injuries and he is the one guy in the conference that can match the size of Oden. But he is not a great rebounder and probably won't see minutes in crunch time. Bynum's success is on the offensive glass and low block position. By fighting Bynum in the beginning of the play at the free throw line for position will eliminate his high percentage shots around the basket and allow Oden the easy defensive rebound on a miss. Advantage: Oden
Mehmet Okur - Utah Jazz - Mehmet Okur is not exactly a defensive minded junkie. In fact his strengths mirror that of most guards, steals and 3's. His a below average rebounder and Oden will be to much for him down low in the block. Boozer figures to step in once Okur gets into foul trouble and will find himself dealing with the pick and roll of Miller/Oden that he is to small to stop. Advantage: Oden
Tim Duncan - San Antonio Spurs - With Yao's injured foot, he is once again the sole elite Center out west. The Big Fundamental does all the right things and knows how to play the game of basketball. Good timing however for Oden, Timmy is at the end of his long 4 ring career but has yet to drop off yet with production. It is coming though, and that will parallel with Duncan's overall health. Over the next few years Oden will surpass Tim in production and Per - maybe even this year. Right now, Oden will need to play to his strength's against Tim because Tim has the huge advantage of being a top 10 basketball IQ to make up for his lack of physical prowess. Oden has height, athletic ability and speed vs. Duncan. The overall advantage at this moment is with Tim, but if they meet in the post season, the bet will be a healthy Oden, vs. a injured Duncan for the Blazers to be completely successful this year again San Antonio. Advantage: Duncan for now or Oden with a Duncan injury.
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