The Salt Lake Area is full of buzz right now. Not because we're known as the beehive state, or because of the surprise, early snow storm we had last night. Rather everyone is pumped for the new Jazz season beginning this Wednesday. Even more, the Jazz cruised to a perfect 8-0 record in preseason play amidst a myriad of injuries and roster changes.

So, what does Coach Jerry Sloan feel of this success? He said, "People get carried away especially in the exhibition season, about the wins. We've got a lot of work to do to be able to play like we'd like to play. I think we can be a better team, a better executing team than what we did. I think we can be a better defensive team. It's a matter of getting that done. I don't know how that will work out."

Typical Jerry Sloan. Still, the team looks extra promising, and newly acquired, fan favorite Al Jefferson has looked great so far. Here's to another great season!

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