by Patrick 'Rey' Reynell Much has been said concerning the flagrant fouls in the Lakers-Rockets series. The fouls have been viewed, reviewed, and the jurisdiction has gone beyond just the call on the court in every game. Therein lies the problem. The flagrant foul calls in the NBA perhaps are too subjective on-the-court calls because flagrant foul 1 and … [Read more...] about Lakers-Rockets: The Semantics of Flagrant Fouls 1 and 2
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A Pair of 7s
NBA fans will get a double dosage of game 7 action as the Spurs travel to New Orleans to play the Hornets, and the Celtics host the Cavaliers. Something’s gotta give between the Spurs and the Hornets. Either the World Champion Spurs will exit early or the Hornets will surrender at home - something that has only happened twice in the NBA’s second round. The Spurs will hope to … [Read more...] about A Pair of 7s
Tuesdays with Smitty: Winning the MVP award and other ramblings
All weekend, I have been listening to probably one of the worst kept secrets – Kobe Bryant is the 2008 NBA’s Most Valuable Player. While I don’t discount Kobe as one the top, if not the best player in the NBA right now - I have a hard time making myself believe that he is the “Most Valuable Player” this year. What I found troubling, was hearing the comments: “It is his turn” or … [Read more...] about Tuesdays with Smitty: Winning the MVP award and other ramblings
Giants Make It Three In A Row
Adding to the mounting argument of parity versus mediocrity in the NFL, the New York Giants have managed to qualify for the post-season a third consecutive time. Buoyed by an opportunistic defense and spirited running attack the Giants fended off the feisty Buffalo Bills, 38-21.Despite another lackluster performance by Eli Manning the Jints punched their ticket for the NFL’s … [Read more...] about Giants Make It Three In A Row