Re: Clipper game

["Dan Forant" <dforant1@nycap.rr.com>]

Man, you have some issues you should look into. What kind of bird are you? A
Gooney bird??

DanF
----- Original Message -----
From: "bird" <birdwl@earthlink.net>
To: <Celtics@igtc.com>
Sent: Monday, December 31, 2001 1:54 AM
Subject: Re: Clipper game


> > From: "Dan Forant" <dforant1@nycap.rr.com>
> >
> > Man do I agree about the refs. I see a fair share of calls on both sides
> > each game. I don't believe the refs have an agenda. It may be easier for
> > fans to blame refs for losses. If it make's em feel better so be it.
There
> > is a tooth fairy also.
>
> Well, you might read the posts you're trying to talk about; though that
> would be a first.  No one is "blaming" refs -- merely pointing out how
> badly they are trained, or implement their training, or just how many
> obvious calls they miss.  Oh sure, it's a tough job.  I've ref'ed games;
> it's difficult.  I merely ask that you don't tell me how fair you are
> while blowing calls is all.  Clearly, you'd rather someone tell you it's
> raining, while in the act of pissing on your leg.
>
> Bird
>
> P.S. Geez, all this talk of the poor wretches who choose to ref games in
> the NBA is making me weepy.  Saw C-Webb hang on the rim, *and* grab the
> ball and dunk it; no call.  Tell me again how good these refs are, and I
> *still* wouldn't believe it.  Some people just like to be bamboozled.  So
> be it.  Poor refs.  Boo hoo, boo hoo.  Can we take up a collection?
> Perhaps for eyeglasses?