Re: Local column

["Dorine" <norine@sover.net>]

This is great!  I love it.
Dorine
-----Original Message-----
From: R. Bentz Kirby <bocelts@scsn.net>
To: Celtics <celtics@igtc.COM>
Date: Sunday, July 26, 1998 2:13 PM
Subject: Local column


>A local writer for the Columbia, SC, State wrote a column on "Who Can
>Coach the Bulls".  I thought he had some good moments in it when he
>undertook the following comparision:
>
>"Is there a more contrived, predictable sport than NBA basketball?
>Sorry.  Professional wrestling doesn't count.  There are some
>similarities between the two, however.
>
>In professional wrestling, the script calls for the most popular guy to
>win most of the time.  Same with the NBA.  In professional wrestling,
>guys fall down without being touched.  In the NBA, Jordan and other top
>stars go to the freethrow line without being touched.
>
>Let's be honest, Kathy Lee Gifford could have coached the Bulls last
>season.  Keep the game close, and in the fourth quarter give the ball to
>Jordan and let him dribble near an opposing player.  Sit back, watch the
>fee throws, and hoist a trophy.  About the toughest part is figuring out
>your ring size."
>
>I thought this was interesting that a writer here in Columbia who covers
>the Hornets would see things this way.
>
>--
>
>Peace,
>
>Bentz
>bocelts@scsn.net
>http://www.scsn.net/users/sclaw
>