"Lower level" means 2 tickets in Row S in Section 103. So I guess I should add that these won't be courtside . . . .

Seriously, for entries, anything goes. I mean, if your entry is funny enough and mentions James Lang rather than Gil, it might win. This is a very wishy-washy, unstructured thing: think wizz defense.

"Lower level" means 2 tickets in Row S in Section 103. So I guess I should add that these won't be courtside . . . .

Seriously, for entries, anything goes. I mean, if your entry is funny enough and mentions James Lang rather than Gil, it might win. This is a very wishy-washy, unstructured thing: think wizz defense.

P.S. Even though I am now in the Bog Hall of Fame, I will still be posting "many-worded" comments! :D

damn, i sucked at these types of assignments in school
;-p

I feel like Mr. Miyagi...but if i had to tell Gil one thing it'd be "Before you embark on a journey of revenge, dig two graves."

Gilbert, you're an inspiration to me, because you're what a pro athlete should be. You play because you love the game and you never stop working as hard as you can. Thanks for restoring my faith in pro basketball and for breathing new life into the Wizards. Keep it up!

P.S. Please let me have these tickets. I'm a poor college kid, so the only time I can afford to go to games is when they have $10 nosebleed seats on college night.

Gilbert whose back do you got in a fight Etan or Brendan?

Are you looking at any spaces downtown for Gilbert Arenas's Hibachi Restaurant?

Gilbert,

As you may or may not be aware, the bullpens of many major league baseball teams are full of practical jokers. You can probably imagine sitting outdoors for three and a half hours, knowing you probably will not be required to play in at least the first two hours of the game. As a result, all kinds of zaniness ensues. Sadly, compared to your practical jokes, these leave something to be desired. Most consist of putting a piece of bubble gum on people's hats. My question to you, is if you were signed as a Nats relief pitcher, what kind of jokes would you pull on Chad Cordero and the bunch? Follow-up question, can you throw a slider because the Nats could use some pitching help.

Gilbert,

Would you be interested in making a celebrity cameo as a racing President at a Nationals game this summer? And which President would you be?

Gilbert,

There are many (by many I mean less than 20) people on the Bog clarmoring for more Caps coverage. Could you do an interview with Alex Ovechkin for the Bog. That way us Caps fans get some coverage, while the "all Agent Zero all the time" theme of the Bog can also continue.

Gilbert, where do you feel Ladell Eackles is in terms of greatest Wiz/Bullets of all time? and if we signed Ladell Eackles today, wouldn't that make us the best team, not only in the east, but in the whole league?

Gilbert, where do you feel Ladell Eackles is in terms of greatest Wiz/Bullets of all time? and if we signed Ladell Eackles today, wouldn't that make us the best team, not only in the east, but in the whole league?

Considering the Vitamin Water/Gilbert alliance, I would pitch a new Vitamin Water flavor inspired by Gil...This is what the label would say:

"Swag"

One-handed three pointers. Trampoline slam dunks. Taking the world over one blog at a time. Now that is phenomenal swag. Gilbert Arenas used his swag to climb to the top of the NBA's elite. You can use Agent Zero's Swag as well, whether it's to land your own tv show on a leading local sports network, be inducted into a well-known bog's hall of fame, or to find the creativity that law school has knocked out of you to write a 50-word or less entry to get free wizards tickets...you just need a little faith, a big grin, and some help from Agent Zero.

hey gil, if you enter next yr's 3 pt contest, can you get Sun Ming Ming to rebound for you?

Zero my hero. I named my cat after you. It was between you and my dead grandmother. Dorothy would have been a weird name for a male cat anyways.

As a proud winner of Nancy's Caron Butler poster night contest (which required far less creativity than the ticket contest), I would like to take this chance to state for the record that (1) Nancy delivers, and (2) she is extremeley deserving of the honor of being inducted into the prestigious Bog Hall of Fame (formerly the Ring of Stars).

Thanks Nancy! You're the coolest!

Gil -

While we all know offense fills the seats and usually gets a team into the playoffs, defense will win the championship. Are you committed to win a championship?

Hollllaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!

Big Up yoself, Gilbert!!

You iz me main man. Fo reel. You haz put up da MVP numbaz and iz really makin' a diffrence fo dem kidz in da skoolz. But I haz been tinkin' why iz you not getting da ball to da main destroyah, da numba one stunna, da man who haz defined da word swag, da troo face of da Wizards--Calvin Booth?

Me suggest dat you and da boothie play one-on-one. First to 10 winz. But dat would be too ez fo Booth. Wot about if you and Booth have da free-point shoot out? Him would still win you. Unless him be blind-folded and shooting backwards wif one hand. Me Julie finks so. People finks dat I iz crazy but me fink dat Booth iz da greatest player of all-time. On and off da cort.

If me get dem tickets, me will come down and make sure dat you dat you hear what I iz saying about da Booth man. Aiiiiiiiiii?

Guagua!

Mr. Arenas,
If you were to be roomies with Alex Ovechkin, who would get the top bunk? Since the Caps don't have cheerleaders, would you let AO date one of the Wizards dancers? How strong of a skater are you? If you were in the WWE, what would your entrance music be? When are you signing a contract for Slamball?
Hold out for a trampoline during your next contract negotiations.
PS. Nancy is the greatest....EVER!

If I had a moment of Gilbert Arenas' time, I would start by telling him how proud I am of his accomplishments. Then I would drool the rest of the time!!!! He's such a cutie!

Dear Gilbert-

let me ask you this:

Don't you think that the perfect Killer need a silencer...

Also how come no one ever says "It's only a game," when their team is winning...

I need your help, my Girlfriend want 2 know why we sing "Take me out to the ball game" when we are already there..

I had a cold recently with a badly running nose... GF and I started having sex. While we were having sex, my nose stopped running completely. After we were done, my nose started running again!??
Do you know the reason for this?

Fred in Manassas
sunshower0997@yahoo.com

Mr. Arenas,
If you were to be roomies with Alex Ovechkin, who would get the top bunk? Since the Caps don't have cheerleaders, would you let AO date one of the Wizards dancers? How strong of a skater are you? If you were in the WWE, what would your entrance music be? When are you signing a contract for Slamball?
Hold out for a trampoline during your next contract negotiations.
PS. Nancy is the greatest....EVER!

Agent Zero,
Tell me what kind of real special agent you'd be. What special equipment would you need? (other than a hibachi that explodes, of course). Would you be more 007 and use your Arenas Express Card to gain entry into the world's most exclusive poker games? Or would you be more Jack Bauer and beat people to death with your Vitamin Water bottle? These are the questions. A troubled world awaits the answers. This message will explode in 5 seconds.

An Ode to Agent Zero -

There once was a Wizard named Gil,
He took on Kobe and Coach Phil,
Threes rained down like Fibonacci
All the while he screamed, "Hibachi!"
Agent Zero gives Wiz fans a great thrill!

Go Wiz!

When can we expect an Agent Zero movie? I saw My Giant opening night, so you know I'm there.

Gilbert,

I have a nasty zit...to pop or not to pop?..that is the question.

p.s- Nancy is Hawt!

I'd say, "Tell Brendan Todd Haywood and Etan that the ONLY way to resolve differences is a 3 pt shooting contest. I WANT that on Youtube!"

I'd say, "Tell Brendan Todd Haywood and Etan that the ONLY way to resolve differences is a 3 pt shooting contest. I WANT that on Youtube!"

Gilbert, What should Dan Steinberg and his wife name their first-born child?

Gil-

How far should I have Arizona go in my Local 11 Poll NCAA Tournament Pool Bracket? (LEPNCAATPB)

Bonus, follow up... if you were to play Duke, and I had to put you on my LEPNCAATPB, would you be a zero seed?

I'd say, "Tell Brendan Todd Haywood and Etan that the ONLY way to resolve differences is a 3 pt shooting contest. I WANT that on Youtube!"

jhorstma,

Hmm, that's interesting. Very interesting.

bryc3,

Quality entry!

Rn813,

Hey, your entry's OK. But, hmm, not buying the "poor college kid" $10 routine. Every seat in the Verizon Center is good, IMHO, and most kids bright enough to get into college find their way to a good seat in the upper level when given one of those $10 tickets! Study this problem harder!! ;)

Rocco,

Very creative mixing of sports. See, I'm not gonna hold that against you. Good entries.

Alex,

Regarding "Nancy is Hawt" -- um, actually, no, I'm not, and chances are very good that I'm old enough to be your mother. ROFL. Seriously, dude. You'll do much better focussing on Gilbert than me in this contest, sweetie.

Gilbert, does anyone ever confuse you with Dilbert?

Ok, I'm not going to ask Gilbert anything, I'm going to use the poor sap approach. I'm a teacher in PG County and I have no money to buy Wiz tickets. Please help!

Gilbert, what are some of your favorite "arenas" that you've played in? Boy I sure crack myself up.

(not an entry - so I still have 3 bites at this apple) First, a tip o'the hat to Reader Nancy for such a nice gesture.

Second, Dan are you sure you want to open this particular barn door? I mean what's next - castoff prizes from the Style Invitational? Rancid Romanian bacon from Wizznutzz? Outtake blooper reels from your upcoming TV appearances?

And last, are people who accidently submit 2 double-entries automatically disqualified? Gonna make some folks think twice about that 2nd entry.

Gilbert, If you had to pick one, Bea Arthur or Betty White?

(in the tune of "Hungry Hungry Hippo" commercial)

Nancy is Awesome!
Nancy is Awesome!
Nancy is Awesome!
Nancy is Awesome!

(over and over until you think it'll never end, then BAM!)

GILBERT IS COOLER!
GILBERT IS COOLER!
BUT NANCY'S STILL AWESOME!

(I wish I can go to the game but I'm a student down in Georgia, following my hometown Wizards through bog/wizblog/post/nbaleaguepass so I don't really have to "win" but props and recognition will be appreciated! Hi Nancy!)

If I had a moment of Gil's time, I would be like

BoB: Gil, what's up? (jazzy handshakes and a semi-hug). How's family?

GA: (looking at me funny on how I know his family) Good. (he's bored already with this nonsense)

BoB: Yo, hop into my 1986 Honda Civic, yea, the light yellow one with 1 working door, and let's go to Philly. I'm craving for Gino's cheesesteaks.

GA: Right now? (still has the WTF look but getting intrigued)

BoB: Yea now. It's good s*** man.

GA: (checking to see if I'm still serious) Alright. Let's go. You pay though.

BoB: After chow we going to my cuz Mugg's crib and I'll destroy you in Halo.

GA: (has the hibachi look) You're on.

Note - the preceeding conversation was not an advertisement for Gino's. [sorry Pat's, Gino's is just better]. Also, apologies for going over 50 words (boring day at work).

Agent,

I LOVE that you collect game-worn jerseys. This summer, I met a guy in San Diego who does the same thing. Seriously, he has a whole room of his house that is just game-worn jerseys. He's got all of the Top 50 players and a whole bunch of ABA stuff too. I got to see it and it seriously one of the coolest things I have ever seen. If I get these tickets, then I promise to share his contact info so that you two can connect and discuss your respective collections. Promise.

Gilbert,

I want to know why Jarvis is always injured and can't shoot better than 30%?

Why is it that the center (James Lang) seems to be always watching the cheerleaders in the huddle and not the plays during the game.

Can I play you one on one at 2am?

(not an entry - so I still have 3 bites at this apple) First, a tip o'the hat to Reader Nancy for such a nice gesture.

Second, Dan are you sure you want to open this particular barn door? I mean what's next - castoff prizes from the Style Invitational? Rancid Romanian bacon from Wizznutzz? Outtake blooper reels from your upcoming TV appearances?

And last, are people who accidently submit 2 double-entries automatically disqualified? Gonna make some folks think twice about that 2nd entry.

Gilbert,

I want to know why Jarvis is always injured and can't shoot better than 30%?

Why is it that the center (James Lang) seems to be always watching the cheerleaders in the huddle and not the plays during the game.

Can I play you one on one at 2am?

***WINNER WILL BE ANNOUNCED ON WEDNESDAY AT 4 PM ON THIS THREAD, ALONG WITH INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO CLAIM TICKETS***

(Ghitza, thanks for posting that I actually deliver. There's something about Dan Steinberg as a bog writer walking around picking up discarded, soiled posters that somehow is an inspiration for my giveaway schtick here!0

LOL, what an unruly bunch y'all are! I see you've not taken to heart the idea of using anything approximately your real names. Well, good for them, Dan!

Don't worry, Agent Stein -- I have an absolutely failproof way of verifying that the actual winner is IDed for the actual tickets. I'll email you my plan later tonight, since it depends on surprise. But it's simple, it's elegant, and it won't require any work on your part.

Gilbert,

G-is for all the "G"ame time winners you hit
I-is for the "I"llustrious career you'll have.
L-is for all the "L"ove people show you.
B-is for this "B"og we call home.
E-is for the "E"nergy you bring to the Versizon Center.
R-is for "R"ebounds you snag in mid air.
T-is for "T"errible defense you all play.

Put it all together and what's it spell....Gilbert!

Alex, that's very creative. I especially like "T." Keeping it real.

Gilbert,

Please tell Abe to sell the team to Ted so Ted can make some money and then finally go out and sign a top defensemen and a first/second line center to help the Caps win.
Thanks

Hey Gil,
Will you be throwin your custom bowling shirts to the crowd once you retire to the PBA?

Gilbert,

Please tell Abe to sell the team to Ted so Ted can make some money and then finally go out and sign a top defensemen and a first/second line center to help the Caps win.
Thanks

Marquette wants to ask: Why is it that the center (James Lang) seems to be always watching the cheerleaders in the huddle and not the plays during the game?

Now, this is a good question. I'm not sure Gil will have the answer but I have totally noticed this too. He really does seem distracted. It's funny. Wouldn't be as funny in a playoff game . . . .

We could all write a book on what we don't know about James Lang. Um, those of us who could write a book. Um, never mind.

Gilbert,

Can you tell me why Steve Buckhantz never calls the right action during the game.

For instance: If you shot a 3 pointer; he'll say that James Lang just shot a 3 pointer when he is not in the game.

Gilbert,

When are you going to start playing better defense? You have the quickness, the lateral movement, and the strength to play defense, yet, you always let your man blow right by you. Pick up the intensity, and the entire team will start playing better. Better yet, get Swag on D.

Gil,
2 things real quick, 1. Who would win in an arm wrestling match, you or Susan O'Malley? 2. Is it true you and Shaq were seen singing Karaoke at the Imperial Palace?

Thanks man & Keep shooting!

Paul

People live for moments like this, even if they are only hypothetical. A moment is very misleading. You can say somehing absurd, witty, intriguing, etc. but it is still only a moment. All I would say to the man is , "Thank you for bringing excitement back to DC, having a personality rather than be a robot with a PR assistant's hand in your back, and I hope you have continued success."

Mr. Arenas,
Who would play you in a movie about your life? Who would be your love interest in this movie?
Speaking of your love interest, how many licks does it take to get to the center of a Tootsie Roll Pop?
What would be the name of your expansion Slamball team? Would you still want it shown on Spike TV or would you try to move it to another channel?
If it took Shaq's $100K bet to get you to try the trampolines, what would you try for $1 million?
THE Rocco
(You know how to get a hold of me!)

I couldn't even imagine meeting Gil. Let alone have a conversation with him. Heck, I saw Cal Booth at Starbucks and was barely able to say "hi," and tell him he'd been playing well because I was so nervous! Come to think of it, I don't even know if I was coherent!

I couldn't even imagine meeting Gil. Let alone have a conversation with him. Heck, I saw Cal Booth at Starbucks and was barely able to say "hi," and tell him he'd been playing well because I was so nervous! Come to think of it, I don't even know if I was coherent!

Gil, why only drop 60 against Duke? You could easily drop 100 against this year's Dukies.

Rocco, that's good too!

James, I like the sincerity. That's probably what I would say to Gilbert: "Thanks for having a personality and letting it show."

Nancy,

I'm glad you liked my entry. :)

Dan wrote:

"There's also a strong chance I'll try to take a photo of you during Thursday night's game."

If I'm lucky enough to win, I promise to wear the Arenas Nationals Jersey to the game.

Hey Gil,
Losin any sleep over the Dukies off year?

Question in Haiku

Gray snow on the curbs,
gilbert, is the takeover
taking over you?

I used to own 2 goldfish, couldn't think of a name for them at first, seemed like there wasn't a name that would describe how awesome these fish were, until one day in 1996 it came to me...I named them Chris and Juwan. Wouldn't you know it my fish died a year and a half later and I haven't been the same since. The last couple of years have made me want to get some fish again, but I definitely don't want the same thing to happen again. What do you think should I get goldfish again? Or should I go with some sharks this time?

I used to own 2 goldfish, couldn't think of a name for them at first, seemed like there wasn't a name that would describe how awesome these fish were, until one day in 1996 it came to me...I named them Chris and Juwan. Wouldn't you know it my fish died a year and a half later and I haven't been the same since. The last couple of years have made me want to get some fish again, but I definitely don't want the same thing to happen again. What do you think should I get goldfish again? Or should I go with some sharks this time?

Nancy, you are awesome...this is an old thread due to Dan's prolific writing but can we still post our entries here?

History just judged me: oops

Contest "closes" for judging at 2 p.m. Wednesday. You can post in the thread thereafter, but such entries won't be judged. [At least by Nancy. History will still judge you, though.]

Gilbert, where did you get the tiger tat? I want to one on my weiner. My ladies know I'm ferocious like that.

LB, my bad -- there's a lot of fine print to this, I suppose. But yes, as you saw, contest is still ongoing.

Closes tomorrow at 2 pm. Winner will be announced at 4 pm and will have 2 hours to contact me about making arrangements to pick up tickets at easily accessible downtown Metro stop location.

So post away, if you will!

Lots of good entries here.

DCUnited, I'm not sure if you were *trying* to be a contender, but I must say there's something curiously in-the-spirit-of-the-thing about the entry. Hmmmm. Was it not our fearless leader, Dan Steinberg, who once said that the most interesting Gilbert responses might not be to the most mundate questions?

Although your question is amusingly sucky, who knows, it could have be that this (ahem, clearly loser) question would be a brilliant journalistic ploy . . . . I can't predict his answers -- who can? What WOULD he say in response to your question?

Hey Gil,

Can I have a jersey? I'll give you every reason in the book. It's my birthday, it's my mom's birthday, my dad's, my dog's, my teacher from 1st grade, my long lost cousin's, etc etc. And can you sign it also?

Thanks.

Brian

P.S. You're invited to our birthday parties.

Gil,
Pick one.

1)Former Wiz teammate: Awvee or L.Hughes?
2)Online: DC Sports Bog or NBA.com blog?
3)Date night: Izela Arenas or Halle Berry
4)Quality: Time or Shot?
5)Food: Take-out or Hibachi?
6)Nicknames: Agent Zero or Zero Hero?
7)Traffic: DC or LA
8)Centers: Verizon or Staples?
9)Game Winners: 3ptr or Free-Throw?
10)Wizard Championships: Sooner or Later?

LOL, EmmPee

Entry #1:

Gil, in Halo, do you prefer to double-wield plasma rifles, or do you like having one hand free for grenades?

Entry #2:

Gil, I've had a plan for some time now that is only stopped by my not winning the lottery. The plan is to buy up every single ticket to a Duke-Maryland game at Cameron Indoor Stadium that I can, and then bus Maryland fans there to fill them. Can you help me, maybe by fronting the cash? I'm sure we can work out a t-shirt plan where the MD fans wear Agent Zero-themed red shirts.

Entry #3:

Why didn't you cross up Kobe like you told Vince Carter you would at the All Star game? That would have been awesome.

Hey Gil,

Can I have a jersey? I'll give you every reason in the book. It's my birthday, it's my mom's birthday, my dad's, my dog's, my teacher from 1st grade, my long lost cousin's, etc etc. And can you sign it also?

Thanks.

Brian

P.S. You're invited to our birthday parties.

Chester, if you don't mind, I've a question. One of your entries reads: Why didn't you cross up Kobe like you told Vince Carter you would at the All Star game? That would have been awesome.

Hmm -- I thought I saw something about that on TNT. They had a mike on the floor before the game that caught Gil (clearly joking) talking about this. Do you think -- are we to assume -- that Gilbert was thinking of Kobe's recent attack (for lack of a less obvious word) on D.Wade? Was that what Gil was joking about? I was just wondering . . . .

To tell you the truth nacy I couln't because I would be in shock to see a sexy handsome young man like that.

To tell you the truth nacy I couln't because I would be in shock to see a sexy handsome young man like that.

To tell you the truth nacy I couln't because I would be in shock to see a sexy handsome young man like that.

Gilbert,

Actually this question is from one Marv Albert. He wanted to see if after the game you wanted to meet for a quick bite!?!?! ZING! HA!

Note* If you don't get this joke due to how old you are see the whole story here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marv_Albert

:) This one is my third and final submission. Thank You all very much, I'll be here all week. Try the veal! And don't forget to tip your waitress!

Dear Gilbert, do you ever wonder if when you are reitred if someone will name a basketball arena after you? Would they call it the Gilbert Arenas Arena? Or perhaps the Arenas Arena, or even Arena(2) Squared? Let me know because I am buying domain names for things that will never happen and I wanted to include these in my list along with " Bushwins08.com"

Dear Gilbert, why am I bothering writing this comment to you? It is going to be rated by a drunk, cat lady who rides the metro everywhere and speaks both, to herself and about herself in the stated rules.

My best bet is to simply post "Meow, got a dollar so I can ride the train and/or buy some ripple?"

Gilbo, why is six afraid of seven?

-cause seven ate nine

Dear Gilbert, why am I bothering writing this comment to you? It is going to be rated by a drunk, cat lady who rides the metro everywhere and speaks both, to herself and about herself in the stated rules.

My best bet is to simply post "Meow, got a dollar so I can ride the train and/or buy some ripple?"

Dear Gilbert, do people frequently mistake you for Gilbert Godfried, the famous and world renowned comedian? I would imagine that this is a big problem, and people are always approaching you asking if you can do the voice of the parrot from "Alladin".

What a pain that must be.

While I have your ear, can you do that impression?

Dear Gilbert, do people frequently mistake you for Gilbert Godfried, the famous and world renowned comedian? I would imagine that this is a big problem, and people are always approaching you asking if you can do the voice of the parrot from "Alladin".

What a pain that must be.

While I have your ear, can you do that impression?

Gibert:

Zero is the balance between the positive and negative. Just knowing that a Zero has substance means more than what it represents - a nothingness.

Your team, the Wizards, must unite to stand or be divided and fall. When you divide by a Zero, it is undefined, like your personality and game. For me, a Zero is bounded on the inside and infinite on the outside. A Zero leads and is being led, which is the epitome of you. Don't you agree?

Hey Gil,

Do you feel, as I do, that we lost that playoff series last season and had such a slow start this season because of Coach Jordan's "Nat King Cole" hairdo? I just can't help but think it played a factor. It really bothered me for a while and was greatly relieved when he went back to the Even Steven. I mean one minute he's got a fresh shape-up, the next minute he's rockin' an UltraPerm. It was unforgettable (couldn't resist).

Eddo in Mitchellville
EddiePenetti@yahoo.com

Hey Nacy,

If I had a moment of gil time we would have a little interview I would ask him questions about his basketball career and how many points dose he scores in bowling. And now that he's this big hero now how dose he feel about him self. I would also talk about his dad and mom which I know him and his mom don't speak. I would love for him to have a relationships with her.Then I would ask him about his wiz team. I gotta ask him about my boy AD,now thats my boy. I love the the whole team including coach. Then I would ask him a couple more questions. And I would also let him know how sexy and handsome he is.(YESSSSSS then I would invite him out to dinner so I can get to know him more. I also would ask him can he teach me to bowl.I would also love to meet his daddys little girl.

Does tough juice leave a nasty stain?

Three more questions: Does tough juice leave a nasty stain? Is it true that dunking off of a trampoline is so easy a caveman can do it? In the Dirk vs Dwayne beef, which one is Biggie and which one is 'Pac?

Three more questions: Does tough juice leave a nasty stain? Is it true that dunking off of a trampoline is so easy a caveman can do it? In the Dirk vs Dwayne beef, which one is Biggie and which one is 'Pac?

Three more questions: Does tough juice leave a nasty stain? Is it true that dunking off of a trampoline is so easy a caveman can do it? In the Dirk vs Dwayne beef, which one is Biggie and which one is 'Pac?

Three more questions: Does tough juice leave a nasty stain? Is it true that dunking off of a trampoline is so easy a caveman can do it? In the Dirk vs Dwayne beef, which one is Biggie and which one is 'Pac?

OH no! D*mn you unreliable work server!

If I had a moment of Gilbert's time, knowing him, he'd do all the talking. ;-)

Gil,

1) Can you believe that this contest is being judged by Nancy Sinatra? The cats, booze, and metro thing fit just too well. She got them mean boots to walk through the DC slush.

2) I have an autographed Pistol Pete jersey. You want it?

3) Can you believe that donuts are 2 bucks each at the Phone Booth? My god. A donut costs more than a Kwame Brown Wiz jersey. Go figure.

Wow, this sampling of bog readers just confirms what I know to be true: We all have a little bit of Gilbert in us.

Zuke, LOL, I like your third one there.

Top 10 Questions for Gilbert

1. Have you ever tried throwing your jock strap at a fan after the game instead of your jersey, then watch the frenzy?

2. Are you a better River Dancer or Break Dancer?

3. Do you think the Wizards should get a Defensive Coordinator from the NFL next season?

4. Has DeShawn filed for bankruptcy for the 20k he loss in the shooting contest?

5. Do you ever call Etan the Predator by mistake?

6. I heard James Lang hit Etan first, but Etan thought he could beat Haywood instead.

7. The next time you change your shoes at the half, how about the Chuck Taylors with the velcro strap.

8. Do you ever get tired of seeing the same routines from the chearleaders?

9. You should rub Phil Chenier's head with talc powder for good luck before you step on the floor.

10. Can you bounce on a trampoline and throw a jersey into the upper deck of the Verizon Center.

Gil, when the garbage truck rolls by your street, do you wait until the last possible second and then heave the bag from 50 feet away into the back of the truck?

Then, as garbagemen begin to double-team you, pass the bag off to an unsuspecting neighbor for the slam dunk.

If I got the chance to meet with Gilbert, I would thank him for bringing respectability to the Wizards and tell him about the positive impact he has had on me wearing my Wizards cap when traveling out of town. If I felt bold enough, I would also ask for one of the reversable Wizards practice jerseys.

If I get the chance to meet with Nancy at an unknown Metro station, I would thank her for the great seats and tell her that this would be my first chance to catch a Wizards game since my daughter was born a few months back.

Boy I remember the bad old days when first prize in a contest like this would be 2 tix, 2nd prize would be 4...

Anyway, my question to Gil is "When you went fishing in Vegas over the weekend, did you go all in or did players from the West beat you out with their length?"

Nancy-

I actually thought that Gil was joking with Carter, but would then go through with crossing Kobe up. I figured it had to do with Kobe's complaints when Gil hung 60 on the Lakers.

P.S. Chest, not Chester.

Gil,
When grilling on your hibachi in one's hyperbaric chamber, should you adjust for high altitude?

Well, I went to the game, and three interesting things happened.

First, my seatmate strongly suspected I was "Reader Nancy" -- LOL. Let's just say he knows me well and the "insanity" reference was, he declared, a dead giveaway. Hopefully just joking, there. But he knows this is the sort of thing I might do. Knows me well.

Second, I left for the train ride home and we sat next to a couple who, based on overhearing my conversation with aforesaid seatmate, asked: "Are you Nancy from Dan Steinberg's bog?" Like wow. One of them (at least) had entered this contest! I assured them that I was serious about the judging being random. I asked if I seemed crazy, and they said no, but some of the entries did! We chatted and then all got off at the same [undisclosed] Metro location to return to our respective abodes. One of these two we met on the Metro has a close relative who sometimes performs as a sports mascot. Wow, it's a Wizards world and we're all living in it.

Third, at the game, I looked over at Section 103, Row S, from where I sat, and frankly those seats aren't too shabby. I mean, they're back a bit, but they're along the entrance to the Wizards bench. Worth fighting for, people.

Keep bringing on your A game, bog denizens. Have until 2 pm Wednesday. They're giving away Hibachi grills for the best Gilbert sign and you'll be close enough to the cameras to win. Perhaps you can put your winning slogan on a sign?

Nara,

Posting from so far away? Such CAPITAL LETTER enthusiasm?! You definitely get props. Maybe even a runner-up poster . . . . Stay tuned.

Early thoughts on entries already submitted . . . .

http://lacoatrack.home.att.net/

Can you throw me your jersey, right here, right now?

Ha!

Dear Sir,

Having consulted with my colleagues and based on the information gathered from the Nigerian Chambers Of Commerce And Industry, I have the privilege to request for your assistance to transfer the sum of $47,500,000.00 (forty seven million, five hundred thousand United States dollars) into your accounts...

Speechless though I may be, I would rely on my "your my hero, zero" shirt to convey my gratitude to Gil.

(If chosen for this top honor, not only will I will wear the shirt, but I will ensure my companion is wearing equally representative Mothering Hut memorabilla)

Rose's are red
the sky is blue
we all know what gil can do.
water is blue
the sun is yellow
Gil is a rocker fellow
Batman and robin are super hero's
Gil is our Agent Zero.
Who wants to be a shock caller
Gil aint nothing but a big time baller.

Dagger be thy name: a sonnet

I am weary on a couch, Buckhantz screams.
When I hear our fearless announcer yell
from deep in his soul the sound of a team
defeated by one man, I can rest well.

But when you hear chants of a lively crowd
From my non-HD television screen
I wish I was there with a free beer and UM loud,
photo of me and a wiz dancer in my jeans.

So I'd ask who is the real Queen: Queen James or Queen B?
What is it that we really need to know?
Where on your contract did you squeeze: "may use trampoline"?
When will you predict three rings in a row?

But the real question, the only one that matters
Is: How much swagger can you fit into each dagger?

Hi, Will G.

Very interesting!

Can I ask a no-doubt stupid question?

"So I'd ask who is the real Queen: Queen James or Queen B?"

Help me out -- I get the "Queen James" and it's funny. What's with the "Queen B"? I don't get that.

Sincerely,

The Highly Ignorant Judge

"Agent Zero - OUR Hero"

The third question out of our mouths at dinner (after asking how each other's days were) is "Did you see Gil's Blog!?" or "Did you see Steinberg's Blog about Gil!?". Then we laugh hysterically about the antics going on in Wizard's locker room and instigated by none other than Gilbert Arenas. When the Wizards are playing, we always watch and as of lately, curse Gil for taking a bad shot. Then we are mesmerized by a superhuman feat in which Gil splits the defenders, banks the ball off the backboard with a little english, gets the foul, the field goal, and makes a trip to the line! WE CHEER!!! We don't how he did it, but we are in a relationship with a superstar we have never met. We have so many undulating emotions of anger, frustration, joy and happiness from this one superhuman. If given the opportunity, just once, we would thank Gil. We would thank him because one thing remains constant through all this, Cynthia and I are going through it together...as best friends.

Thank you Nancy for the opportunity!

Wow. James and Cynthia, that was good.

NO! By Queen B, I meant "Queen Boy" from Bog's post yesterday about James Lang. Please do not discount my sonnet for this (sort of ironic that I left out "oy"?). James Langs nickname was/ is Queen Boy. Queen James is supposed to be http://www.wizznutzz.com/images/queen_james2.jpg.
Yea.

If I'm having a bad presentation, can I go the building's gym showers, fully clothed, and come back to do my presentation?

Here we go... if I had 50 words or less to give Gilbert Arenas, what would they be?

#1 entry:

Agent Zero,

In the next Olympic tryouts, would you consider:
-Holding a DeShawn-like shooting contest with either Chris Paul or Kirk Hinrich; loser quits tryouts.
-Bringing a trampoline.
-Having a cookout for Coaches K, Boeheim, and D'Antoni. Show them the real Hibachi.
-Calling out Coach K for his myspace page (http://www.joesportsfan.com/mediaspace/?id=7)

#2:

Agent Zero,

Thanks for your time. Now that your blog is an incredible success and is being read by millions of fans, what recommendations do you have for other bloggers to be entertaining and successful?

I wish all it took was two pairs of shoes and a basketball to exchange for a whole box of ballots. Any other tips?

What will you whisper into Lebron's ear when you beat them in the playoffs?

#3:

There is no doubt you are the man.
You have the heart of every basketball fan.
Certainly you deserve more than you make,
Would you ever consider baking Kwame a birthday cake?
When you bring DC a championship, everyone will cheer,
And Dan Steinberg will rate all the homebrewed beer.

(exactly 50!)

Nancy, my name is Sean M Perkins.

Thanks, Will G. I knew I was missing something there. I understand now.

I definitely got your Lebron entry! ;)

0 --

You're always giving away jerseys. But I bet nobody's ever returned the favor. At a thrift store in York, Pa., I found a pair of official Bullets shorts from the 93-94 season, size 38 waist. Want me to toss them to you?

0 --

You're always giving away jerseys. But I bet nobody's ever returned the favor. At a thrift store in York, Pa., I found a pair of official Bullets shorts from the 93-94 season, size 38 waist. Want me to toss them to you?

I tried to find the hidden meaning of GILBERT ARENAS. So, I typed his name into an Anagram generator (very nerdy indeed):

1. A BARRELING SET (how perfect is this!)
3. A GARBLE INSERT (his mouthpiece)
4. A BLASTER REIGN (Halo reference)
5. A BALER RESTING (usually Eddie pulls him at about 10 minutes in 2nd quarter)
7. A BANTER GEL SIR (strawberry flavored lotion - thanks DeShawn)
8. A BAG LINER REST (hyperbaric tent)
9. A STRANGLER BE I (aka Eastern Conference Assassin)
10. A LARGER BETS IN (viva Las Vegas)
11. A ARREST BI GLEN (Miami, officer "Glen", damn you Awvee)
12. A SNARL BE TIGER (his tattoo)
13. A STAR BE LINGER (life long snubs)

Guess I'll have to repost..

Are you looking at any spaces downtown for Gilbert Arenas's Hibachi Restaurant?

And a new one.

When dropping fourty or more on an opponent, is there ever a time when you just stand back and say to yourself.."I'm busting someone's spread in Vegas."?

Gilbert,

When people ask you what you are going to do tonight in the back of your mind do you say, "the same thing I do every night Pinky, try and takeover the world!" The "Takeover" by Gilbert Arenas aka "The Brain."

Wow, Simon!!

I noticed on Myspace you refer to yourself as Black President. Is this a reference to 2008? If so I hope your planning the inauguration ball. I mean who wouldn't want to see a 10ft Barack Obamma ice sculpture with a Wizards jersey on.

Gil! So did you score more on the court or off the court in Vegas this past weekend? I know you said your rod was out there!

Zero. Who do you think would win in a 3-point contest between you and Ruffin where Ruffin shot normally and you shot them one-handed with your left hand?

Gilbert, please, sign an extension. Will you?

Gil,
Think you could blow by Wayne Newton without going out of bounds?

Because there are only 20 minutes left, I decided to take my lunch break and see how my submissions stack up against the rest.

So, my self-promotion is as follows:
C'mon Nancy! I had a 50 (exact!) poem!
Not to mention, a link to Coach K's myspace page.

I really want these tickets.

If Nancy introduced me to Gilbert, I'd turn to Nancy and say: "Are you crazy!? Why were you going to give these tickets away to someone else when you know I want to go to the game? Oh, Hi Mr Arenas."

Mr. Arenas:

If moist nothingness awaits, and the succubus will inevitably soil us all with defeat and half-smokes, is not zero the only honest echo of our hollowed, hallowed souls? When I dream of morning, I see only a breakfast table laden with baby-powder donut, a steaming bathtub full of coffee, and thee.

"If Nancy introduced me to Gilbert, I'd turn to Nancy and say: Are you crazy!? Why were you going to give these tickets away to someone else when you know I want to go to the game? Oh, Hi Mr Arenas."

In case anyone is wondering, actually, that was my brother Paul. Sigh. Well, you can only conclude that whatever I have, it's genetic . . . .

Good people of the realm, I took the entries through 12:11 pm to lunch with some good friends who know more about the Wizards than even me. I've looked at the entries since 12:11 pm and they're not contenders against what we had before. (That includes my little brother's entry!) I don't know which is the winner yet but I know which are in the top 5.

Let me look at it for 10 minute more to be sure, and then I'm going to post my top 5 at 2:15.

This will get *most* of you used to the idea that the judging was going to be just as random as I always promised, and remind you of my "no whining" rule. But it will also let y'all losers comment on which of my top 5 YOU like the best. Not that I'll listen, but it will make you feel better, OK? Hee hee.

P.S. There will be runner-up prizes, and lots of 'em, so everyone take heart.

Guys, that post two posts above actually WAS my brother Paul.

Very funny. (See -- that's why I understand Gilbert -- I've got an annoying little brother too.)

****CONTENDERS***

The following denizens of the bog remain in the running at this time for the free tickets.

Bryc3, 2/20/07 11:24 a.m. entry

Rocco, 2/20/07 1:30 p.m. entry

AnnaP, 20/20/07 10:23 p.m. entry

WillG, both the 2/21/07 10:03 am entry and the 1:04 pm entry

James and Cynthia, 2/21/07, 10:26 a.m.

***IF YOUR NAME IS POSTED ABOVE, PLEASE BE SURE TO CHECK THIS POST BETWEEN 4 PM and 4:30 PM FROM THE *SAME COMPUTER* YOU USED TO POST YOUR WINNING ENTRY (so I can verify who you are)***

** RUNNER-UPS ****

The following entries qualify for a runner-up prizes, which will be pretty cool (details to be announced at 4 pm):

Alex Espinoza, 2/20/07, 12:56 pm. entry

ErisS, 2/20/07 1:54 pm entry and 2/21/07 11:48 a.m. entry

Ryan, 2/20/07, 1:30 pm entry

Chest Rockwell, 2/20/07 3:20 pm entry

Zuke, 2/20/07, 4:55 pm, entry (#3)

Smperk, 2/21/07, 11:06 a.m entry (#3)

Simon, 2/21/07, 11:34 a.m. entry

*** HONORABLE MENTIONS (just a poster, but hey, lots of glory)****

Rn813, 2/20/07 11:06 a.m.

JPC, 2/20/07, 11:32 a.m. *Very funny*

DaSwami, 2/20/07, 11:59 a.m. funny but scarey!

jhorstma, 2/20/07, 12:33 pm hmm, probably what i would ask too ...

nara, 2/20/07, 12:53 pm -- props for participating anyway!

Brian, 2/20/07, 6:03 pm -- intriguing

PowerBoater69, 2/20/07 6:51 pm -- um, best grovelling award

CreditZard, 2/21/07, 10:54 a.m. -- solid reality check

Sherm, 2/21/07, 12:09 pm -- LOL

***4 P.M. Sharp***

"G" is for 'Good Lord!' - At the thought of someone guarding you.

"I" is for 'In Gil we trust' - the Wizards' current slogan.

"L" is for the two Lower level tickets I just won myself.

16 words left?! Don't ever get too big for the game. Just be who you are!

"G" is for 'Good Lord!' - At the thought of someone guarding you.

"I" is for 'In Gil we trust' - the Wizards' current slogan.

"L" is for the two Lower level tickets I just won myself.

16 words left?! Don't ever get too big for the game. Just be who you are!

I will be tutoring from 4 until 5:15!!!

I can come back to my computer at that point if that is sufficient?

Yup, James, if need be. I'm leaning towards one, James, and currently it's not yours, I have to say. Yours is really sweet and nice. But it's quite over 50 words, so I'm a little worried about picking it. Don't worry, for people at your high level of achievement, there will be a runner-up gift.

But I'm still open. I'm just going to let my top 5 hang out here and think about it some more.

Paul, since you think these are "your" tickets, heh heh, email me if there's one of these top 5 you like particularly . . . . Or one you think my cats would like . . . .

Nice.

My employer, however, thinks differently.

I swear, if I get any meetings and/or conference calls scheduled between 4 and 5 today, I'm going to lose my mind.

i hope Paul enjoys the intricacies of a well made sonnet.

In my mind, I've narrowed it down to three:

Bryc3, 2/20/07 11:24 a.m. entry:
Gilbert,
Would you be interested in making a celebrity cameo as a racing President at a Nationals game this summer? And which President would you be?

AnnaP, 20/20/07 10:23 p.m. entry:
Gil,
When grilling on your hibachi in one's hyperbaric chamber, should you adjust for high altitude?

WillG, both the 2/21/07 10:03 am entry and the 1:04 pm entry

Dagger be thy name: a sonnet
I am weary on a couch, Buckhantz screams.
When I hear our fearless announcer yell
from deep in his soul the sound of a team
defeated by one man, I can rest well.
But when you hear chants of a lively crowd
From my non-HD television screen
I wish I was there with a free beer and UM loud,
photo of me and a wiz dancer in my jeans.
So I'd ask who is the real Queen: Queen James or Queen B?
What is it that we really need to know?
Where on your contract did you squeeze: "may use trampoline"?
When will you predict three rings in a row?
But the real question, the only one that matters
Is: How much swagger can you fit into each dagger?

and

What will you whisper into Lebron's ear when you beat them in the playoffs?

Only Anna P., Bryc3, and Will G. need to "stand by" at this time for instructions about possibly picking up the tickets tonight.

Smperk, James and Cynthia and other runner-ups: you don't need to act between 4 pm and 6 pm to claim your prizes. You can follow the instructions I'll post on this thread at 4 p.m. any time between then and Saturday noon. But don't feel too bad -- the runner-up prizes are pretty cool. You'll see.

****ANNOUNCEMENT ON WINNERS*****

FIRST PRIZE -- LOWER LEVEL TICKETS TO TOMOORROW'S GAME:

AnnaP, 20/20/07 10:23 p.m. entry:
Gil,
When grilling on your hibachi in one's hyperbaric chamber, should you adjust for high altitude?

SECOND PRIZE -- AND WINNER OF A PAIR OF UPPER LEVEL, BUT CENTER COURT ROW A TICKETS TO TOMMORROW'S GAME:

WillG, both the 2/21/07 10:03 am entry and the 1:04 pm entry

Dagger be thy name: a sonnet
I am weary on a couch, Buckhantz screams.
When I hear our fearless announcer yell
from deep in his soul the sound of a team
defeated by one man, I can rest well.
But when you hear chants of a lively crowd
From my non-HD television screen
I wish I was there with a free beer and UM loud,
photo of me and a wiz dancer in my jeans.
So I'd ask who is the real Queen: Queen James or Queen B?
What is it that we really need to know?
Where on your contract did you squeeze: "may use trampoline"?
When will you predict three rings in a row?
But the real question, the only one that matters
Is: How much swagger can you fit into each dagger?

and

What will you whisper into Lebron's ear when you beat them in the playoffs?

THIRD PRIZE: STANDING BY TO RECEIVE EITHER OF THESE SETS OF TICKETS IF ANNA P or WILL G DON'T CONTACT ME BY 6 PM:

Bryc3, 2/20/07 11:24 a.m. entry:
Gilbert,
Would you be interested in making a celebrity cameo as a racing President at a Nationals game this summer? And which President would you be?

INSTRUCTIONS ON CLAIMING PRIZES:

Please email me on the *same* computer that you used to post your winning entry. (We're going to use IP addresses to confirm that it's you.) Put the screen name you used to post (e.g., "Anna P.") in the subject line and in the text of the email please send me a phone number to call you. We can then discuss what time tonight is convenient for you to meet me at the [undisclosed, centrally located, red line] Metro stop. Send your email, between now and 6 p.m., to lacoatrack [AT] aol.com.

YOU SNOOZE, YOU LOSE: Bryc3 and for that matter Rocco could, as 3rd and 4th place contestants, get your tickets if I don't have your email by 6 pm.

Information on runner-up prizes will follow in a separate post.

***INFORMATION ON RUNNER-UP AND HONORABLE MENTION PRIZES***

The following persons may, if they wish, receive from me TWO (2) tickets, upper level, to the Golden State Warriors game on 3/4/07 at 1 p.m. Now, these seats are upper level and they're not good seats, but hey, they are seats and they are free.

Bryc3
Rocco
Alex Espinoza, 2/20/07, 12:56 pm. entry
ErisS, 2/20/07 1:54 pm entry and 2/21/07 11:48 a.m. entry
Ryan, 2/20/07, 1:30 pm entry
Chest Rockwell, 2/20/07 3:20 pm entry
Zuke, 2/20/07, 4:55 pm, entry (#3)
Smperk, 2/21/07, 11:06 a.m entry (#3)
Simon, 2/21/07, 11:34 a.m. entry

***INSTRUCTIONS ON CLAIMING THIS PRIZE***

Take your time, check your schedule, be sure you're gonna use them. If you want them, send me an email by Saturday noon at lacoatrack (AT) aol.com with your screen name that you used to post your winning entry for the email subject line. In the text of the email, give me your mailing address and I'll mail them out to you. Please send me this email from the same computer that you used to post your winning entry so that I can verify that it's really you (using IP address numbers).

*** HONORABLE MENTIONS (just a poster, but hey, lots of glory)****

If your name is on the list below, you can email by Saturday noon as per instructions above and you'll get a poster. The one they handed out at last night's game, but hey it's a cool poster. It's all about Gilbert.

Rn813
JPC
DaSwami
jhorstma
nara
Brian
PowerBoater69
CreditZard
Sherm

***EVERYONE ELSE***

With some notable (scarey!) exceptions, all the entries were fun. You guys really got in the spirit of the thing. And although I'm gonna have to work this weekend to catch up at work, it was worth it and fun playing with you. I hope you can see, by how generous I am being, that I really wished everyone could have won. Well, hmm, except a couple of you. Ahem.

Thanks for the great contest Nancy!
No whining here, no sirree (and I was busy tomorrow night anyway). A well-made sonnet beats my lowly question any day, as does Will G's.

But surely a runners-up prize is in order for "jhorstma, 2/20/07, 12:33 pm hmm, probably what i would ask too ..."

James and Cynthia: Oops, forgot to move you onto my runners-up list. You qualify for two for the Golden State game if you want them, per instructions above.

Sorry. Administrative error.

Awesome contest Nancy. The sonnet was over the limit, surely, but was (in my opinion) the best entry.

Don't forget my rhyming poem though for the runner-up prize!

jhorstm,

Y'know, all the honorable mentions qualify for runner-up -- it's just a ticket shortage thing, y'know?

I think your question is really a good one -- the kind of seemingly innocuous question that might provoke the most interesting answer from Gil. It's also what I personally would like to know, and I like how it involves our Bog Host in the contest. That said, I think you'd have to agree with me that the peanut gallery would kill me if I gave ya more than Honorable Mention 'cause it's so very inside baseball. For my finalists -- and really I like Will G.'s second entry more than the sonnet thing or whatever that was -- I found myself thinking of something that would work well on a sign at a game, y'know?

In fact -- since they're giving out hibachi grills for good Gilbert signs at these games -- I think our winner ought to put her (if indeed it's a she!) slogan on a sign and wave it. Same with Will G.'s stuff.

I also stand firm in my categorization of your entry as Honorable Mention because -- I mean, look at some of these runner-ups? It just kills me not to be able to do more for smperk, for example. Those were REALLY REALLY good entries, y'know?

Oh my gosh, someone stole Agent Stein's hat!!

smperk, you're on the runner-up list and will get two very bad upper level tickets to the 3/4 game (see instructions for claiming above). You're there hee hee DESPITE your grovelling!! ;) Good entry!!

I've heard from Will G. Haven't heard from Anna yet.

Bryc3 should email me with a phone number, because if I don't hear from Anna by 6, he gets the second prize and Will gets the first.

150 posts to a Kings game? Now, that's desperation. Some real good entries and some not so good entries.

Truth: I posted like 10 times under 3 names. LOL. It was in good fun (I would have deferred the tickets to a worthy winner if I had been chosen).

Now, for the real contest. Who wants my WNBA tickets? Anyone within the beltway? Anyone in the East Coast? Anyone in North America? I think Nancy's cats just turned these down :-(

Email's away.

What an awesome contest. Thank you Nancy.

Hey Nancy that was fun. Thanks for the offer and yes that Anna P was a good one.

I should add that anyone who wanted at least a poster should check out this Bog's latest entry -- Dan Steinberg's giving them away to the first 16 who email him. Just a poster. PTWHAA!! Cheap B)@#$#@>!

Heh heh

Like the no-hat look.

email sent. woohoo!

Anna P.

Anna P.

One hour warning.

Will G (second place) gets the lower level tickets and Bryc3 (third place) gets the upper tickets if I don't hear from Anna P. by 6 pm.

I mean, I suppose Anna will still have the glory of first place, but the tickets have to be disseminated tonight.

Nancy,

Thanks again for the contest and the chance. We'll definitely be watching at home!

James and Cynthia --

Thanks for being gracious about not coming in first. Only one entry can.

If you scroll up and read, I know it's confusing, but you'll see that you do qualify for 2 tickets to the 3/4 game against Golden State. Bad upper level tickets, but hey, they're free. If you want them, just follow the instructions above, being careful to email from the same computer where you posted your entry.

I'm glued to my email. 5 minute warning for Anna P.

At 6 pm, I leave my email for the ticket handoff at [undisclosed] Metro location at 6:30 pm with Will G. and Bryc3, and with much thanks to Anna, I've got to deploy her tickets elsewhere so they will be used.

Anna, if ever ya bother coming back and reading this, thanks for playing and it was a great entry. Sorry you missed the pick-up deadline and I'll make it up to you by giving you like 4 (bad) tickets for the 3/4 game if you email me your snailmail by Saturday noon. Just the plan was always to handoff the tickets today, so I have to go with the plan.

Well, we've all thanked each other and Dan and just about everyone. Seems like we forgot to thank one person. . . .

Ah, yeah, Gilbert. As so many of the posters have noted, we're honestly grateful to you for not hiding your personality behind some PR machine. It really is cool having someone with personality *anywhere* in this grey, ice-covered town.

There was a successful handoff of Wizards tickets tonight to:

Will G. (lower level tickets) and to

Bryc3 (winner of second place upper level tickets) outside of Dupont Circle's Metro redline tonight.

No one was murdered in any way or any fashion. Which, I'm sure we can all agree, is a good thing. :)

Both Will G. and Bryc3 seemed to be -- as I, as a woman of a certain age can say -- "nice young men" who will no doubt enjoy the game. Kinda happy about it because they both seemed like ernest fans and not the type that would scalp the tickets. Good, good.

Wow, all this contest thread has distracted me from Agent Stein's very good posts today. I want to reread the one on DeShawn and this latest boxing post looks cool too.

I shan't be back to chat in this thread. Anyone who qualifies for the runner-up or honorable mention, just deal directly by email. It's so weirdly NOT ironic that in a thread about Gilbert Arenas, my little brother should show up to playfully annoy me, LOL. There's just something about it all that was entirely pleasant.

Bog trail magic.

H-elp they scream, as he drives to the hoop
I-nverting and twisting like Jamison's scoop
B-ouncing around, the usual Gil
A-fter the shot goes in, he'll take a spill
C-ounting the bucket with a trip to the line
H-e hits the free throw, the stroke just fine
I-t's the crowd chanting MVP just 1 more time

To Nancy and all,

I figure I'd get a hard time from Nancy because my mom tagged along, but Nancy seemed nice and didn't even ask to see my ID (which would prove I was Will G.). "I'm reader Will G." and off I went. Note: My mom worked in the area so we went out to eat before the drop off. Thanks for the tickets! Roommate and I are thinking of poster ideas, could use a hibachi grill once spring comes around (today!).

Will G,

Ok, I said I wouldn't post again, but I can't resist. I *thought* that might be your Mom. Good for her! This is the internet and all, so good for her to tag along. Seems like a great Mom.

For a poster, why not your winning:

What will you whisper into Lebron's ear when you beat them in the playoffs?

Hmm, maybe too long?

WillG, I knew it had to be either you or Byrc3, 'cause no one else knew which Metro stop or time. So the verification was pre-screened.

Verification was to be by IP address, not just by posting name. If need be. In fact, to come clean on this, so far I haven't had to check your IP address or that of other winners, because so far I have only unique claims to be a posted winner or runner-up in my mailbox. Kinda a nice testimony to the bog community.

Darn it. I should have checked this yesterday afternoon. I would have made a sign and everything. Great contest idea though, as I often find myself thinking about what I would say to Gilbert if given the chance.

Darn it. I should have checked this yesterday afternoon. I would have made a sign and everything. Great contest idea though, as I often find myself thinking about what I would say to Gilbert if given the chance.

Just to close the loop, I want everyone to know:

I just spoke to Anna and she is the single coolest person I've ever spoken to on the phone. She was laughing and giggling about the game and just fun.

I've made amends to her for having to go with my deadline -- she'll get some tickets to a future game -- and I sang the praises of Will, the runner-up, as a good person to sit in "her" seats tonight.

She's a total sweetheart about the whole thing.

And I tell you all one more thing I told her:

I read the five finalists to a jury pool in my office and it was hands-down Anna. They just started gaffawing big time when they heard her entry. It was no contest.

So Anna gets major props for having the best entry, being so sweet about the need to follow the deadlines, and just having the nicest laugh I've ever heard.

agent 0,
or should I say Hibachi well whatever or you know should I say Gil or Arenas well never mind. I'm your biggest fan and when I say biggest fan I mean walls covered with posters of you. You are the reason your team wins your shooting, teamwork and skill. Your an inspiration to people of all ages. The main point is you are the BEST!!!!!!!!!! And thats coming from my heart man heart. I think about the Wizards and Agent 0 every day. In my opinion meeting, watching or speaking to Gilbert Arenas is the best thing in the WORLD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

agent 0,
or should I say Hibachi well whatever or you know should I say Gil or Arenas well never mind. I'm your biggest fan and when I say biggest fan I mean walls covered with posters of you. You are the reason your team wins your shooting, teamwork and skill. Your an inspiration to people of all ages. The main point is you are the BEST!!!!!!!!!! And thats coming from my heart man heart. I think about the Wizards and Agent 0 every day. In my opinion meeting, watching or speaking to Gilbert Arenas is the best thing in the WORLD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!