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Did the Blazers today, have skipped a few teams. Did as good as I could've done. Since Robin Lopez is on Portland, decided to make my Hornets Final Season team piece. Couldn't find any special logo for them so did my own thing. Really like it.

Earl Watson 2/2
Meyers Leonard 1/1
Broadcaster Antonio Harvey 1/1
Damian Lillard 8x10
Thomas Robinson 1/1
Hersey Hawkins 2/2
Dorell Wright 2/2
Wesley Matthews 2/2
Robin Lopez on 12/13 Hornets 8x10
C.J. McCollum on blank 4x6
LaMarcus Aldridge 8x10






Mo Williams was the only one to decline us. Batum sneaked on the bus while LaMarcus was signing. Missed Joel Freeland. Wish LaMarcus would've signed mine in a better spot...jeez. But still, was a very successful day. Also randomly saw Terry Crews for my 2nd time. Up next...well not much. Might do Giants Sunday, maybe hockey next week. We'll see. Thanks for reading.

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Well my plans got a little messed up today. Ended up doing the Jets postgame. Got one of the guys I hoped for. And almost another...ugh so close.

Broadcaster Rich Gannon 8x10 (Asked for 2002 MVP)
Added Quinton Coples, Kyle Wilson and Jaiquawn Jarrett to 2013 Jets 8x10




Wasn't able to get Josh Bush, Clyde Gates. Geno and David Harris didn't sign, along with a few other regulars. Ed Reed actually signed but didn't want to sign my 8x10 of him as a Raven. "Nah I'm not signing that right now."

Happy I got Gannon at least. Have to see if I do any graphing this week. Probably do Jets again next week. Thanks for reading.

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Actually did some graphing today. Wanted to do the NY Jets Sunday but it was supposed to snow a little near the end of the game and beyond so I skipped that. I graphed the Nashville Predators today. Was supposed to snow this morning and end later in the afternoon. Close to 1 I discovered the snow would end at 3 so I decided to go, but you know you can't trust the weather. I was unsure if anyone would even be there but I risked it. I felt there would be at least a few there despite the uncertainty of when the snow may end. Plus it's been 2 years since Nashville played here so a few may need to come. Well it appeared there were no other graphers there by the time I saw a couple players leaving the hotel. But there was no bus in sight so I wondered what was up. Well I decided to look around the corner a little later and there was the bus. It was pretty odd, usually the bus would be right in front, only seen this happen once or twice. There were no graphers even by the bus...this was weird. This could be the day I finally get shutout. Then I saw #1 overall pick Seth Jones walking over to the bus. I heard he's not easy to get however, so I wondered what would happen. Well he signed my photo for me no problem, could've been because I was the only guy there. Few minutes later I finally found a grapher and then a minute later 2 others. Apparently they were around the rear of the hotel where they saw a few players. Well there was only one bus and we definitely didn't see the entire team. They left pretty early. Waited around and never saw a 2nd bus. So that was my day:

Seth Jones 8x10



Bad day but at least I got one of the ones I hoped for. Figured my weakness of recognizing hockey players would burn me today, but oh well. Up next? Clippers and Blue Jackets come to town Thursday, highly doubt I end up going this time. Saturday, maybe the Devils/Lightning postgame. Sunday another possibility, NY Giants. We shall see, thanks for reading.

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Did the Wizards today. It was around the freezing mark but it felt colder than I expected. Just hoped I could get Bradley Beal.

Jan Vesely 1/1
Beal 8x10
Nene 2/2
Coach Wittman 1/1




I was the only person there. Ariza, Cassell, Eric Maynor and Wall didn't want to sign. Couple others I couldn't recognize, wasn't ready for Gortat. Me and broadcaster and Bullet legend Phil Chenier talked for a bit while he waited outside. Wish we could've talked a little more, really nice guy. Also saw Ernie Grunfeld, wasn't sure if he would travel. Should've brought my stuff of him. Up next I might do the Devils/Ducks Friday night. Also there's the Jets final home game Sunday. Thanks for reading.

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Yesterday was the Jets home finale, did them postgame. Nice that it was unseasonably warm and that the showers didn't show up until the very end. Could've done better but at least I got a great one, just not on the item I would've preferred.

Broadcaster Rich Gannon 1/2 (Wow this was the 3rd game he's called here, wish it was someone like Fouts that I need)
David Garrard 1/1 (for someone else, darn I kept forgetting to pull my stuff for him all season)
Greg Salas on 2013 Jets 8x10
David Harris 8x10
Ed Reed on 2013 Jets 8x10





I snuck into the gated area with someone, it has it's pros and cons. There's a few that don't sign until they get through the area. Sanchez was one of those. Some signed that I just didn't need. Probably missed a few, couple could've been exiting from different directions. Wasn't able to get Leger Douzable. Some others didn't sign like Geno, Wilkerson, Santonio and Cromartie. Didn't like that Harris was using a black sharpie for everyone, just don't like how it turned out. So I finished the season with 37 on the team 8x10. Up next, could do basketball or hockey Friday. Thanks for reading and wishing you guys a Merry Christmas.

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Well it's been a few weeks since I've graphed some basketball. I headed into the cold to do the Warriors today. It was a little over 20 but felt about 10 degrees colder. I wasn't sure how many people would be there, could be a few...could be a lot. With this cold, maybe fewer than normal. Well nope, it peaked at about 20...felt like I was doing baseball again. The first bus was very early, only a few were there in time. Missed David Lee, Harrison Barnes, maybe a few coaches.

Andrew Bogut 1/1
Coach Mark Jackson 1/1
Klay Thompson 8x10
Marreese Speights 2/2




Stephen Curry signed but I couldn't get him. Today I thought I might have a new addition to the 88/89 Hornets piece. Tom Tolbert does radio for them. I called the hotel for him just to check and I actually got through. Never saw him though. Looks like I'll have to try for these guys next time. The Heat play here the next couple days and thought they might be here as well so I brought my stuff for them just in case I catch them but saw nothing. So next I might do the Heat or the Dallas Stars. Panthers play Saturday and more things next week we'll see if I want/can do anything. Thanks for reading.

[otis0220]

Well I skipped on a couple things this week. Lightning were in town Tues and the Red Wings yesterday. I did end up doing the Clippers today.

Antawn Jamison on UNC 8x10 (Crossed into Brendan Wright's auto at the end lol)
DeAndre Jordan 1/2
Willie Green 1/2
Jared Dudley 2/2
Asst coach Tyronn Lue 1/2
Turkoglu 1/2
Jamal Crawford 1/1
Matt Barnes 1/1
Darren Collison 1/2




There were 15-20 people there, plus a few other random people. I was unable to get a couple because of people in the way. Blake went over to the kids and signed just for some of them. Maybe next year I'll have better luck with Blake. Mullens and Redick didn't sign. Couldn't get coach Rivers. Reggie Bullock was a bit tough too, couldn't even get him on my Tar Heel 8x10. Chris Paul was a no show. Still today was alright, got Jamison on the UNC photo at least. Unsure for what's next. Tuesday is Rangers/Islanders, Devils/Blues and the Magic. Could do one of those. Sixers on Weds and Blues in NY Thurs. Devils/Capitals Friday and Mavs and Bobcats in the city that day. We'll have to see what I end up doing. Thanks for reading.

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It's Super Bowl week and everyone is in Manhattan. NFL Boulevard on Broadway is running from today to Saturday and ESPN's shows are taping near Times Square. I didn't go for any of the guests or personalities on the ESPN shows today but I went after the NFL players with signings on Broadway. You could only get one item signed and they also provided some crappy autograph card with GMC on it. Scheduled to be there were Derrick Brooks (wasn't announced until early in the morning), DeSean Jackson, Eric Berry, Matt Forte and Josh Gordon. I did run into a problem though.

Derrick Brooks 8x10 (Wouldn't put Pro Bowl insc)
DeSean Jackson 8x10 (Wouldn't put Miracle at the Meadowlands IV, hey I tried lol)
Matt Forte 8x10
Josh Gordon 8x10






Eric Berry's flight was cancelled and couldn't make it. They had Maurice Jones-Drew come in to take his slot. He was scheduled to sign Saturday so I wasn't prepared for that. Decided to skip him. It was pretty cold, must've felt like between 15-20. I didn't think so many people would come out, being the first day and how cold it was. Temperature will rise little by little next few days. Oh wait, I'm not done yet.

Maurice Jones-Drew 8x10



Was told MJD was having a signing at Modell's at 5pm and they were providing a picture. In the scan it may look like a regular-sized card but it isn't lol. They provided this thing printed on the lowest quality photo paper, but better than the thing at his other signing. Decided to see how my teal Inc Elements would come out, looks good. So I'll be back at it for Day 2 tomorrow. Matt Forte, DeMarcus Ware, Eddie Lacy, Donte Whitner and Antonio Cromartie will be signing tomorrow. I'll also have to see about any ESPN guests etc. Thanks for reading.

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Wow today sucked. If it wasn't for how I ended it, omg. So when I'm a little in the line for Forte waiting for Ware, I find out that both Ware and Lacy would not be there. Seriously? Big reason I went. So I went around checking out the shows and other things. Couple hours later I get in line for Whitner.

Donte Whitner 8x10

The last signer was Antonio Cromartie but I didn't really feel like getting him. Actually was a good thing I didn't. After this I'd plan to go to where Colbert Report tapes for Drew Brees. But first I went over to the NFL Live set for Trent Dilfer but I missed him arriving. And guess who I find out is going to be a guest? Yep, Drew Brees. He arrived 40 minutes into the show and signed some.

Drew Brees 8x10




Trent Dilfer didn't sign leaving. Also shortly after I got in line for Whitner, I found out Victor Cruz had a signing at Foot Locker. Luckily I had a photo with me, but he only had about 25 min remaining so I decided to just stay in line. As for tomorrow, it's already on the decline. I got word that Reggie Wayne wouldn't be there. So for tomorrow is Pierre Garcon, Luke Kuechly, Nick Foles and Marshall Faulk. Wonder how the line'll be for Marshall.... Also tomorrow the Thunder and Islanders are in town. I actually might skip the Thunder altogether and do the Islanders. Depending if I get Marshall quick enough, I may not miss any action. Thanks for reading.

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Omg yesterday was horrible. So I already knew Reggie Wayne wouldn't be there. Jarius Byrd filled in for him. So Garcon was at 12pm, Kuechly at 1, Byrd at 2, Foles at 3 & Faulk at 4. After that I'd head over to graph the Islanders. There was a problem with each of the originally scheduled signers except for one. No problems with Garcon for me. While in line for him, we got word that Kuechly and Foles would only be signing those stupid GMC cards provided. So looks like I'd have a bit of a break in between until Marshall Faulk. Went around with a couple people, checked a couple hotels. Saw Drew Brees right at the right time. If I had the photo signed at that time instead of Thursday, would've come out a little nicer. So I returned to the huge line at 2:20 for Marshall Faulk while Byrd was signing. Then things went bad. First Foles got there nearly a half hour late. On top of that, he left before 4! Then Faulk didn't get there until around 4:35! People kept booing when the host tried to engage with the crowd while waiting for him. He stopped signing at 5:05! I'm surprised there wasn't a riot or anything. If one of them got there in time, I would've been able to get Marshall. This is just unacceptable on the 2 of them, sign for the hour. And to add to the crap, I completely missed the Islanders. So yeah, here's what I got for my 6 hours:

Pierre Garcon 8x10



I didn't feel like returning for the final day today. The hour-by-hour order for today was Derrick Brooks, Jim Brown, Cam Newton, Mike Tirico and Greg Hardy. I didn't feel like risking any bull, I probably would've had to get in line 3 hours early for Jim Brown and who knows if I would've been able to get Newton. I already bought a mini-helmet for Brown too. Heat are in town too. Well for next week, a lot of teams coming; Avalanche, Sixers, Spurs, Oilers and Nuggets. I'll probably only do the Avalanche and Oilers. Maybe Sixers. Thanks for reading.

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Last night was interesting. Wanted to do the Edmonton Oilers. Spurs had a game that night too. Didn't really need to do them but brought my stuff just in case I had a chance to graph them. Looks like I was able to fully do both. Didn't realize the Spurs game was at 8. I wasn't really prepared for the Spurs, didn't print something for coach Pop for example. So first up, Oilers.

Nick Schultz 2/2
Ben Scrivens 4x6
Ilya Bryzgalov 1/2 (funny guy)
Ales Hemsky 2/2
Taylor Hall 8x10
Mark Fraser on 11/12 Devils 8x10 (bottom right)
Sam Gagner 1/2






I smudged the 2nd Hemsky badly and the Gagner while trying to handle everything when players were leaving. At least 15 people there. Wasn't prepared for David Perron, little late trying to get him. Wasn't able to get Smyth and Eberle, either. Thought it was Eberle but doubted myself. Was tough with some of these guys coming out close to the same time. Couldn't get Nugent-Hopkins, forget who I was going after. Also missed Ference and Boyd Gordon. After that, went over for the Spurs. Missed nobody. Only 4 of us there. And then 5 kids came, it was all good though.

Shannon Brown 1/1 (Barely got him)
Matt Bonner 1/2
Cory Joseph 1/1
Danny Green on UNC 8x10 (top right)
Belinelli 1/1
Coach Popovich on photo paper
Ime Udoka 2/2




Missed Patrick Mills. First attempt getting Popovich so was it nice I got him. I like him, funny guy. Was pretty nice. One of the kids interviewed him for a min on his cell, thought that was cute lol. Duncan and Leonard declined to sign. I found an image for Popovich that goes with where he signed it so I'm happy about that at least. So I was on my way back home, I decided to stop by the NHL Store, check for San Jose Sharks apparel and other things. One of the managers asks me if I need help. At first I was gonna say "Nah thanks" but decided to say "Yeah I guess" lol. Good thing I replied like that. I ended up getting a ticket to the Rangers/Oilers game in an hour lol. Hadn't been to a game in a couple years so I went. I didn't deserve to go as much as a Ranger fan would, but whatever. Guess it was a good thing I went down that street lol. Ok up next for me should be the Pelicans on Sunday. Wednesday is the Kings and Bobcats, probably not going to do either but we'll see. Thanks for reading.

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Had a pretty good day graphing the Pelicans. Highest bball total in one sitting in a long time. Got some work done on my team pieces from last season and for this season.

David Wesley 2/2
Added Greg Stiemsma, Jeff Withey, Darius Miller, Alexis Ajinca & Al-Farouq Aminu to Pelicans 8x10
Added Brian Roberts, Austin Rivers, Coach Monty Williams & Ryan Anderson to Pelicans & Hornets 8x10
Tyreke Evans 2/2 (Pelicans 8x10 and card)
Anthony Davis & Eric Gordon were one per, only the Pelicans 8x10
Anthony Morrow on Pelicans 8x10 and Nets 8x10 from 11/12 (above the N)






About 10 people there at most, mostly kids. Assuming Jrue Holiday and Jason Smith didn't travel. Didn't see Luke Babbitt or scouts Chucky Brown & Anthony Johnson. So next time I'll be graphing could be in 2 weeks. Mavs and Warriors and the NHL restarts that week too. Kings and Bobcats come in a few days but highly doubt I'll be going that day. Thanks for reading.

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Went after the Mavericks today. But first I went by Letterman. Kaley Cuoco was gonna be appearing. Dale Earnhardt Jr as well. I wasn't able to wait long enough for her, had to go for Dallas. She did sign about a half hour after I left. So now for Dallas:

Jose Calderon 1/2
Brandan Wright 1/2
Broadcaster Derek Harper 8x10
Devin Harris 1/2
Coach Darrell Armstrong 2/2
Nowitzki 1/1
Dalembert 2/2
Monta Ellis 1/1




Take a look under Harper's auto. Apparently that's how he writes #12... VC, Marion, Bernard James, Crowder and Blair didn't sign. Fewer people than I expected. About a dozen in the morning but at most around 8 for gametime, only 2 of us after Dirk left. Wanted to but didn't want to, should've went in the morning. Everyone but Dirk signed. So after that I headed back to Letterman. Cuoco didn't sign leaving. But I did get someone else, and barely.

Dale Earnhardt Jr on blank 4x6

Not a bad day. Up next, Blackhawks play the Rangers Thursday, don't think I'll be going. Friday would be attempt #2 for the Warriors. Sunday I'll be going to the Sharks/Devils game. Thanks for reading.

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Yesterday went to the Sharks/Devils game. Got good tickets down low, had a great time. What I was worried about was graphing post-game. Snow was in the forecast and it was supposed to be snowing during that time. Luckily we barely saw flakes for like 5 minutes. That was it. We were supposed to get like 3 inches, didn't even get anything. So anyway here's how I did:

Added Justin Braun, Matt Irwin, Niemi, Alex Stalock, James Sheppard, Tyler Kennedy, Jason Demers, Matt Nieto, Desjardins, Havlat, coach Todd McLellan, Mike Brown (I think) & Scott Hannan to Sharks 8x10

Sheppard 1/1
Niemi 8x10
Marleau 8x10
Couture 8x10
Thornton 8x10







I just missed Hertl and Matt Tennyson by a few minutes. Wasn't able to get Boyle, Pavelski and Larry Robinson. Burns only signed like a couple. Wingels didn't sign. Some of the others I'm not sure about. Over to the Devils side.

Added Dainius Zubrus to last year's and this year's 8x10
Volchenkov on 13/14 8x10




Was late for some guys. Heard a couple stopped, don't remember who. Some former Devil was there and signed for whoever, don't remember his name. Ken Daneyko was around but didn't stop to sign. Sweet day. Gonna graph the Sharks again in 2 weeks when they play the Rangers. Up next, might graph Devils/Red Wings postgame tomorrow. Weds the Grizzlies and Maple Leafs play in NYC, see what happens. Thanks for reading.

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Did the Devils/Red Wings last night. Kind of unexpected but I ended up going to the game with a friend. He told me there was an agreement for Brodeur to be traded to the Wild. If this went through this would be his final home game of his storied career. Turns out he didn't end up going anywhere. Saw a good game though. Here's how it went postgame.

Darren Helm 2/2
Alfredsson 1/1
Drew Miller 2/2
Coach Babcock 8x10 (Someone assisted me)
Jonas Gustavsson 1/2
Franzen 1/2
Kronwall 2/2




Wasn't able to get Bertuzzi, Chris Osgood (wasn't sure if he'd travel), Abdelkader, couple others. Jimmy Howard didn't sign. I don't blame him, especially how he lost in the final minute. Jonathan Ericsson was another I remember that didn't sign. For the Devils:

Added Cory Schneider, Stephen Gionta, Mark Fayne & Jon Merrill to this season's item
Added Fayne to last season's item
Daneyko 1/1




Brodeur didn't stop to sign. Still, another good autograph day. I would've done the Grizzlies or Maple Leafs today but didn't feel like it. Up next...not sure. Thought about doing Red Wings again Sunday when they play at MSG but game is at 12.30 instead of 7.30. So maybe Sixers on Monday. Thanks for reading.

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Sharks are playing the Rangers for their final metropolitan trip. Did well.

Burns 1/2
Niemi 1/2
Tyler Kennedy 2/2
Marleau on team 8x10 and card
GM Doug Wilson 2/2
Couture on team 8x10
Boyle on team 8x10 and card
Vlasic on team 8x10
Hertl on 8x10 and team 8x10





I was a little late, missed Thornton, Pavelski and Larry Robinson. Man Burns is the toughest signer on the team. Only signed a couple leaving the arena couple weeks ago and heard didn't sign yesterday. At least he signed for everyone today. Few players I don't recall seeing. Saw Stalock but forgot I had cards for him. Nice day though. Up next, chance I do the Pacers on Weds. Devils have a few home games this week too. Thanks for reading.

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Well last night I graphed after the Devils/Coyotes game. Kinda sucked for me.

Ribeiro 2/2
Tyson Nash 2/2
Mikkel Boedker 2/2
Yandle 8x10

Got a little crowded later but was in front. Wasn't able to get Kyle Chipchura, Vrbata, Michalek, Doan. I should've been able to get Doan...Few others didn't sign. Near the end it was too much, unsure of some of the others that signed. Not much by the Devils side, couldn't stay the whole time. Couple guys stopped, got one:

Dainius Zubrus 1/1




I'd say my worst hockey session of the year. My next day may be Sunday, Wolves are in town for the Nets. But also could graph some NCAA, 2 of the Elite 8 teams will play at MSG. Also another possibility, Mets host the Nationals on Monday for Opening Day. Could check out the Nats a little on Sunday. Thanks for reading.

[edgerrin32]

Nice adds!! Love the Dirk.

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Thanks Jason.

Well I ended up doing no graphing over the weekend. Rain most of the weekend. Last night I graphed the Florida Panthers, wasn't able to try for the Devils. Unfortunately Luongo didn't travel with the Panthers so that was a big blow.

Sean Bergenheim 1/1
Dan Ellis 2/2
Broadcaster Randy Moller 1/1
Dmitry Kulikov 2/2
Brian Campbell 2/2
Jovanovski 8x10
Asst coach Brian Skrudland 1/1




Fleischmann, Upshall and John Madden were a few I recall that didn't sign. I could've gotten Scott Gomez but I forgot to pull my stuff for him. Tomorrow the Knicks host the Nets so might graph the Nets. Not sure though, was a little sick when I graphed Florida last night. I'm recovering so we'll have to see. Thanks for reading.

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Ok I did the Hurricanes today, did good. Wish I could've gotten more of the others. Also the Yankees had a day game against the Orioles so I thought maybe I'd have a chance to catch the Orioles when they return, but weren't at the same hotel.

Coach John MacLean 1/1
Head coach Kirk Muller 2/2
Coach Brind'Amour 8x10
Cam Ward 2/2
Jeff Skinner 8x10
Semin 2/2
Eric Staal 8x10






Brind'Amour doesn't sign on the Cup. Wish I was able to find photos for MacLean, Muller and Francis. I missed/was too slow for Ron Francis, Anton Khudobin, Nathan Gerbe, Loktionov, Malhotra and Jordan Staal. Happy I got all the 8x10s done. Up next for me, not sure. Might do Sabres Thursday. Devils/Islanders play Friday and Red Sox play too. Thanks for reading.