Humble Introduction

by Packey on Apr 6, 2009 6:54 PM EDT

I don't want to make this long-drawn-out like some type of Academy Awards 'thank you' speech (although I can't promise there won't be tears), but I do want to take some time to welcome everyone to Motown String Music and introduce myself.

Speaking of thank yous, I would like to thank SB Nation for giving me the opportunity to start the Detroit Pistons blog. As having been one of the better teams in the NBA for the past decade, I was shocked to see the Pistons not represented here. I am honored to be the one who starts it.

This site will bring you all the latest information about the Detroit Pistons with game threads, recaps and analysis. I will also try to bring you any other news around the league that might be relevant to the Pistons. Feel free to join the community and post any of your comments, FanPosts, or FanShots. I do ask that you try to keep the content relatively "safe for work".

As for my introduction, I'm Brian Packey and I'm a die hard Detroit sports fan. (And yes, that might sound like I'm in an AA-like meeting for Detroit sports-oholics). I grew up just outside the city of Detroit and have been following their teams ever since I can remember.

I played college baseball, but I really enjoy playing all sports especially basketball, as I played it growing up, including AAU in Pontiac for a few years before putting all my focus into baseball. When I was about 10-years old, I would play basketball in my basement (by myself) and announce the games as if I were George Blaha. Sounds really pathetic, nerdy, weird, and cute all rolled into one, but I think that probably shows how much I truly love the Pistons. Therefore, I'm really looking forward to running this site and interacting with everyone who decides to become a part of this community.

To end this I'd like to leave you with a George Blaha quote since the title of this blog is a play off the Blaha-ism 'sweet, sweet string music':

All I ever really wanted to do was broadcast games and bring some joy to hard-working people in a working man's town.

What better place than Detroit?

That pretty much sums up what I want to do here with this blog.

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Welcome to SB Nation!

I never noticed that a Pistons blog was missing, so it is good that finally this great team will be represented here. Good luck managing this blog and have fun!

My body might be in Greece, but my mind and my heart is in Arizona. When the heck will I visit the Desert?

by Giannaros on Apr 9, 2009 3:33 PM EDT reply actions

I appreciate it. Looking forward to it.

Motown String Music

by Packey on Apr 9, 2009 3:50 PM EDT up reply actions

Though I'll be rooting heartily against you (perhaps in the first round, depending on seeding),

welcome to SBN! Looking forward to seeing more of what MSM (no, not the mainstream media) has to offer.

-sw

Manuel Aristides Ramirez is the greatest hitter I've ever seen.
Abounding hitters, no clue about the pitching staff: Beware the Bizarro Dodgers!

by Steve Weinman on Apr 9, 2009 3:40 PM EDT reply actions

Thanks for the welcome. I'm sure we're going to have plenty of friendly trash talking sessions..

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by Packey on Apr 9, 2009 3:52 PM EDT up reply actions

Welcome to the SBNation!

Look forward to reading your stuff! I’m especially glad you’re taking my places as SBN’s newest NBA blogger. :p

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by Mr Pappagiorgio on Apr 9, 2009 3:48 PM EDT reply actions

Yeah, I'm the n00b. The hazing's not too bad is it?

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by Packey on Apr 9, 2009 3:53 PM EDT up reply actions

Dozen Boston Kreme donuts for me, please...

-sw

Manuel Aristides Ramirez is the greatest hitter I've ever seen.
Abounding hitters, no clue about the pitching staff: Beware the Bizarro Dodgers!

by Steve Weinman on Apr 9, 2009 6:45 PM EDT up reply actions

My name is Partha

and I’ve been watching Detroit sports for almost 30 years

(i like the idea of AA style intervention…can you break me of this need to cheer on the Lions?)

Welcome, Brian, about time a Pistons blog showed up on this network….looking forward to what you have to offer….

by ahtrap on Apr 9, 2009 4:02 PM EDT reply actions

Thank you kindly!

I already love the contribution you made to the comments section. I have a feeling you’re going to have some great fan posts.

Motown String Music

by Packey on Apr 9, 2009 4:29 PM EDT up reply actions

Yay, a Pistons blog for SBNation

Welcome!

Indy Cornrows

by Tom Lewis on Apr 9, 2009 4:05 PM EDT reply actions

Spanks.

Your blog logo cracks me up every time.

Motown String Music

by Packey on Apr 9, 2009 4:29 PM EDT up reply actions

Welcome

Congrats on the site. I tried to get this spot a few times. If you ever need a co-blogger or someone to cover for you, I’m up for it. My old blog was motownballin.blogspot.com, but I have stopped blogging there. Anyways, did you have an old blog that we can check out?

Check out nickandroll.blogspot.com

by n1ck34 on Apr 9, 2009 5:07 PM EDT reply actions

Good luck to ya

Crazy Pills sends his best wishes.

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by Tom Martin on Apr 9, 2009 8:51 PM EDT reply actions

Pills are GOOOD

Thanks and tell Shane Battier I said what up

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by Packey on Apr 9, 2009 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions

FINALLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I’ve been waiting for the day when I would finally find a SB Nation blog about my beloved Detroit Pistons! Congrats BPackey! Don’t Worry.. I’ll be here for the ride along the way!
GO PISTONS!

I like to believe my best HITS border on Felonious ASSAULT
-Jack Tatum

by DarksideJU08 on Apr 9, 2009 9:06 PM EDT reply actions

Thanks for the enthusiasm.

A lot of exclamation points are good to see. Bring that attitude to the game thread tomorrow night!

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by Packey on Apr 9, 2009 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions

I'm a bored college student with nothing better to do on a friday night than talk sports

and I’ve been waiting forever for a Pistons blog so you bet i’ll be here.

I like to believe my best HITS border on Felonious ASSAULT
-Jack Tatum

by DarksideJU08 on Apr 9, 2009 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions

Congratulations

Welcome.

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No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....

by pookeyguru on Apr 10, 2009 2:11 AM EDT reply actions

Thanks, pookeyguru

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by Packey on Apr 10, 2009 2:13 AM EDT up reply actions

Spurs fan from Chicago here...

I’m happy to see a Pistons blog, finally! It’s nice to see, what I still feel, is one of the NBA’s elite franchises with a blog on SBN. Now, if only we could get those pesky Laker ‘fans’ on board! Best of luck, and I’ll be popping in from time to time here too!

P.S. I know Detroit can still give hell to whomever they end up against in the first round.

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by Ed (dfjmed) on Apr 10, 2009 12:03 PM EDT reply actions