Re: Pitino/Antoine

[kevincyphers@juno.com (Kevin S Cyphers)]

I don't see any harm in sarcasm on the list.   Most of the time it
provides a good break from the continuous arguing and disagreeing
going on the list.  As long as it's tasteful, I say keep the sarcasm
coming!!

Kevin


On Tue, 24 Feb 1998 21:57:15 -0500 Dorine Pratt <norine@sover.net>
writes:
>You know, this list didn't used to be like this.  Everyone has the 
>right to
>an opinion, and while everyone else has the right to disagree, I 
>dislike the
>sarcasm that seems to be prevelant in so many responses.
>
>Antoine is a very talented player who still has alot to learn.  I 
>don't
>think anyone seriously wants to get rid of him, but he should stop 
>trying to
>do it all himself and he should pass more when he has players there 
>with a
>better chance of making the shot.
>He also shouldn't hotdog (Antoine wiggle) until he's earned that 
>right, and
>even then, it's not exactly "Celtic like behavior".
>    Pitino does yell the whole game long, he never shuts up.  You can 
>hear
>him because he's right in front of the Celtic announcers.  At his 
>press
>conference he's as exhausted as though he played in the game, the 
>entire
>game!  He's also hoarse.  Sure, we criticize, that's what fans do.  
>And we
>praise when it's deserved, also.  We're very emotional about our teams
>because we care.  The sarcasm isn't necessary, is it?
>Dorine
>
>
>Uncle Odie wrote:
>
>> >Pitino needed Anderson, because Anderson knows how to run a pro
>> >offense. Billups and Pitino do not.
>>
>> Too bad that the Celtics did not know about your expertise, I am 
>sure
>> that you would have commanded slightly less of a salary than did 
>Pitino.
>> Since this team will now have time to gell, you will start to see
>> results & can begin to eat your words.
>>
>> It takes time to learn this system.  Be patient & good luck on your
>> coaching or point guard career.
>>
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