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Originally posted by bpf
Chuck,
I'm going to resist every desire I have to tell you what I would really like to tell you and just comment on some things.
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Hey, tell me whatever you want. That's why the board is here. That's why I can make totally silly comments about the NBA, which I didn't bring up, by the way. You're not going to hurt my feelings. And the people who are on this board regularly know what good advice is and what's not. So say what you want, and let the people who read it sort it out.
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We were initially talking about a college play. Why do you some people on this board all ways have to bring the NBA into it and how NBA officials call games? They are the best officials in the world and you are questioning if they cheat??!!
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Just for the record, I didn't bring up the NBA, ok? I was only making a joke about the comment that you posted. Secondly, just today, I posted on McGriff's board that the NBA officials are the best. I don't think there's any argument about that from anybody. That's why they're there, and you and I are posting to a discussion board.
And while I would never, ever accuse an NBA official of cheating, it's a documented fact that NBA officials often try to help the star players stay in the game. Remember two years ago, when an NBA ref got in hot water by commenting to a player "I know it was [star player]'s foul, but you've only got one"? Anyone? Anyone? Bueler?
And can you seriously deny that Jordan, particularly in his dynasty years was treated differently than other players by the officials? You can't. Travels, palming, offensive fouls (Finals against Utah, anyone?) are all just a little tougher to call on Michael than on Derrick Coleman.
I'm not saying anything new here. The only new thing I've heard on the subject is that it's (hold on, while I stop giggling) "absurd" to think that some players get preferential treatment. You made my day, really. Thanks.
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By the way, I think those guys have a lot more to focus on and manage then if Malone takes 10 or 11 seconds to shot a free throw.
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Like what, exactly? Is there a sub at the table? Is Shaq's size 28 big toe over the lane line? How many F-bombs has Rasheed dropped tonight? Come on, it's counting to 10. They don't do it, b/c nobody in the world wants to see a FT violation; even tho everybody in the world knows that he commits the FT violation on every single FT he takes.
Am I smug, silly, maybe disrespectful? You bet. I'm the most sarcastic guy you ever want to meet. Please understand it's nothing against you personally, ok? I'm poking fun and trying to get a cheap laugh. But the underlying fact, under all the cheap jokes and sarcasm, is that you're wrong. I'm just trying to say it in a humorous way.
Chuck
[Edited by ChuckElias on Dec 20th, 2001 at 02:16 PM]