September - Daughtry

Great Inspirational Song of My Favorite Band 

SEPTEMBER

by DAUGHTRY
from the album
Leave This Town

CAPO 1

F#m E D E D
F#m E F#m D

F#m E D
How the time passed away
E D
All the trouble that we gave
F#m E F#m D
And all those days we spent out by the lake
F#m E D
Has it all gone to waste
E D
All the promises we made
F#m E F#m D
One by one they vanished just the same


A E
Of all the things I still remember
F#m
Summer's never looked the same
D
Years go by and time just seems to fly
A
But the memories remain
A E
In the middle of September
F#m
We still play out in the rain
D
Nothing to lose but everything to gain
E D
Reflecting now on how things could've been
F#m E D E D
It was worth it in the end



F#m E D
Now it all seems so clear
E D
There is nothing left to fear
F#m E F#m D
So we made our way by finding what was real
F#m E D
Now the days are so long
E D
And that summer's moving on
F#m E F#m D
We reach for something that's already gone yeah



A E
Of all the things I still remember
F#m
Summer's never looked the same
D
Years go by and time just seems to fly
A
But the memories remain
A E
In the middle of September
F#m
We still play out in the rain
D
Nothing to lose but everything to gain
E D
Reflecting now on how things could've been
A D A D (i'm so unsure about this...)
It was worth it in the end



A E
Yeah We knew we had to leave this town
F#m
But we never knew when and we never knew how
D
We would end up here the way we are
A E
Yeah we knew we had to leave this town
F#m
But we never knew when and we never knew how
D
Never knew yeah


A E
Of all the things I still remember
F#m
Summer's never looked the same
D
Years go by and time just seems to fly
A
But the memories remain
A E
In the middle of September
F#m
We still play out in the rain
D
Nothing to lose but everything to gain
E D
Reflecting now on how things could've been
F#m E D E D
It was worth it in the end
F#m E F#m D
Yeah Yeahhh

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In Anthony's world, trade speculation seems to be everywhere

MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Nuggets star Carmelo Anthony put on a gray Denver sweatshirt and a pair of pricey headphones, then sprinted for the bus. A wrong turn kept him from the door and sent him right back into a wall of questions.

The key figure in the longest-running trade story of the season is just looking for a little peace at this point. He can't watch TV, can't read the news and can't avoid the same questions he simply can't answer right now.

"I really don't know what's going to happen, to be honest with you," Anthony said during a cordial chat after a Wednesday shootaround as Denver prepared to play the Milwaukee Bucks.

Speculation on where Anthony might land keeps intensifying, with the latest rumors continuing to point to the Knicks in a blockbuster deal. Or the Nets. Or the Bulls. Or the Rockets.

Anthony said he's ready for a resolution, even though he insists he's not fretting about what might happen as the Feb. 24 trade deadline approaches.

"I know something will have to happen whether I sign the extension or whether the Nuggets move me or whatever," said Anthony, who is averaging 24.9 points this year. "Something is going to happen, so I try not to stress myself out about it."

That doesn't mean he can avoid the hours upon hours of coverage devoted to one of the NBA's biggest stars. He said he can "see" all the rumors out there, no longer needing to watch the latest television reports.

"I turn on the TV, and I turn it right back off because it's always something, it's always a new team, always a rumor, always this person saying that, that person saying this," he said. "I try not to pay attention to it."

Nuggets coach George Karl believes he, Anthony and the organization all want the same thing, and that Denver will have cap space this offseason to build around the superstar if he stayed.

"I think sometimes he thinks he can be better someplace else. As a competitor, I'd say, 'I think you're wrong. I think the best place for you to be is Denver,"' Karl said. "We'll have space, we'll have the ability to make maneuvers, we'll have versatility in our roster for the first time in at least four or five years next year.

"But unfortunately, free agency, we're at the point where we're at the whim of what's going to happen."

Karl described it as a "weird karma" to be talking about Anthony's status every day and that he probably doesn't tell Anthony about the advantages of staying in Denver enough.

Anthony said his thoughts keep turning to a murky future that he hopes begins to clear in a few days. But first, he'll have to get past at least one more major session with the media over the All-Star break.

"I know they're going to be looking to talk to me. And I'm going to be in L.A. for the All-Star weekend and every media outlet is going to be there, so it's going to be a 'MeloWatch,' I guess," he said.

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Bobcats remove Paul Silas' interim tag, give him extension

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- The Bobcats removed the interim tag from coach Paul Silas on Wednesday, rewarding him with a one-year extension after he helped get Charlotte into playoff contention following a miserable start under Larry Brown.

"It's a very exciting day for me knowing I'll be here this year and next year and have a chance to really make this team special," Silas said at a news conference. "There's a long way to go, but we're getting there."

Owner Michael Jordan's decision comes less than two months after he fired Brown following Charlotte's 9-19 start that left a fractured team. Guard Stephen Jackson said a change was needed because "nobody wanted to play" for the demanding Brown, who had routinely criticized his players.

The 67-year-old Silas brought a calming influence and a more uptempo, free-flowing style. He's led the Bobcats to a 15-13 mark to get within one game of the Indiana Pacers for the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.

ilas believes the Bobcats have a "very good shot" at making the postseason for the second straight season.

"My main goal when I took this job was to change the atmosphere, change the attitude and make the team more confident," Silas said. "I think we've begun to accomplish those goals."

Silas had been out of the NBA for five years and survived a health scare two years ago that left him with life-threatening blood clots. Healthy again, he's been able to turn a temporary position into a permanent job for the second time in Charlotte with two franchises.

Silas was interim coach of the Charlotte Hornets in 1999 after Dave Cowens quit before getting the job full-time. Silas pulled off the feat again with the Bobcats, although he received just a one-year extension through the 2011-12 season.

"I think from ownership on down, we want to give Paul every opportunity to be successful, he and his staff," general manager Rod Higgins said. "But by the same token, we see the short term improvement."

Silas said he has no problems getting only a one-year commitment.

"That wasn't a concern at all or I wouldn't have taken the job with the interim tag," Silas said. "Now that we've got another year, that's a blessing as far as I'm concerned. It gives us more stability. The players understand now that we're going to be around at least the rest of this year and one more year and they have to buy in."

Several players have blossomed under Silas' guidance, including point guard D.J. Augustin and shooting guard Gerald Henderson. Charlotte also has wins over the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers in the past two weeks.

Higgins said Silas has been "a joy to work with." Silas has won over his players, too, despite being out of coaching since the Cleveland Cavaliers fired him in 2005.

"Most coaches that take over as an interim don't have a winning record because the players know that he is temporary, mostly. They don't listen and it's a downer," Silas said. "But here I came in and established the way we wanted to play.

"I think the main thing is the players changed the way they were playing. From walking the ball up the court to running it up, establishing themselves shooting the basketball much better and having some fun playing."

Silas, a bruising rebounder who played 16 seasons in the NBA, acknowledged there was a time he never thought he'd coach again.

Silas developed blood clots in his left leg in 2008 that led to a six-week stay in intensive care in which he said he "nearly died twice." Blood thinners helped eliminate the clots, but Silas had to turn down an interview offer from the Minnesota Timberwolves in 2009 because of his health.

Silas said he turned the corner about a year ago, but wouldn't have taken any other job because he was living in a home north of Charlotte. Silas still walks slowly and uses a special chair on the bench with arms that help him stand and sit.

"I know that was a concern of Mike and Rod," Silas said of his health. "I haven't had any problems at all. If problems arise, we'll have to make some decisions."

Silas indicated he has a good relationship with Jordan, who hasn't publicly answered questions on his decision to fire Brown. Jordan also didn't attend Wednesday's news conference.

But Jordan, who has a checkered history as an executive, has been more active around the team of late as he neared a decision on Silas. Jordan even practiced with the team last week.

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Grizzlies' Gay (shoulder) leaves game vs. 76ers

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- Memphis forward Rudy Gay, the team's second-leading scorer, left Tuesday night's game against the Philadelphia 76ers in the second quarter with a left shoulder injury.

Memphis officials said at halftime that Gay was not expected to return to the game.

Gay, who averages 20.0 points and 6.3 rebounds, was injured with 5:29 left before halftime as he drove across the lane. He was fouled by Evan Turner, and was on the court in pain after the foul.

Memphis called timeout, and Gay returned to the game only long enough to shoot the free throws - one-handed, unable to lift his left arm.

He made one of two free throws to give Memphis a 41-26 lead before play was stopped on a foul by Mike Conley to get Gay out of the game

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Solar TV Network Inc. and ABS-CBN join forces to air NBA games on free TV

Solar TV Network, Inc., the rights holder of the popular NBA franchise in the Philippines, and ABS-CBN, the country’s largest multimedia conglomerate, has joined forces to bring the NBA Games to greater height, wider coverage and further reach.

Gabby Lopez, Chairman-CEO of ABS-CBN, and William Y. Tieng, Chairman of Solar TV Network, Inc. recently signed a co-production agreement ensuring that over the next four (4) years spanning the  2010-2011 Season to the 2013-2014 Season, all free television NBA games and related programs including the Pre-Season, Regular Season, Playoff and Final plus magazine shows such as NBA Action and Real NBA will henceforth air exclusively on Studio 23 and ABS-CBN Channel 2.

This historical alliance will commence on Studio 23 with the NBA All Star-Weekend taking place at the Los Angeles Staple Center. Scheduled is the Rookies-Sophomore Games on February 19th followed by All Star Saturday Night on February 20th (featuring the Skills Challenge/Slam Dunk Contest/ 3 Point Shooting Competitions) and culminating with the prestigious All-Stars Game with Kobe Bryant, Lebron James and company on Monday, February 21.

WILLIAM TIENG’S MESSAGE : “Today, ABS-CBN and SOLARtv have forged a long-term relationship to bring the NBA Games to its new Free TV home on Studio 23 and ABS-CBN. I am happy to say that both parties share a common passion for basketball and a common legacy for sports broadcasting.  At the end of the day, this game is all about teamwork. With this alliance, SOLARtv and ABS-CBN has a winning combination.”

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