Re: Referee conspiracy - good job - 47 to 16

["Dan Forant" <dforant1@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

They couldn't keep Cous or his audience awake for a complete game. This team
is depressing enough. I was a big fan of Cous as a player. Nyet, as
commentary.

DanF


----- Original Message -----
From: <Eggcentric@AOL.com>
To: <Celtics@igtc.com>
Sent: Saturday, March 29, 2003 9:23 AM
Subject: Referee conspiracy - good job - 47 to 16


> I realize many Boston fans enjoy Tommy Heinsohn and even equate him to
> our beloved Johnny Most.  But then I remember that Johnny Most represented
> a one-of-a-kind fabulous product which will likely never be duplicated
> in sports while Heinsohn's pro-Celtics agenda represents something
> very different and is about on a par with the fair and balanced news
>  "no spin zone " of FoxNews'  Bill O'Reilly.  Bring back Cousy.
>
> Last night we were outshot 37-77 (.481 FG%) to 31-69 (.449 FF%) by the
> worst team in the NBA.  We were also outrebounded, outassisted, and
> while Cleveland was blocking 5 shots to our 3, they were also shooting
> 9-22 (.409) on 3 pointers vs. our 10-25 (.400).  I know, I know since I
> have been told so many times ... stats don't count for diddly.  Wins are
> wins and we are all grateful for each one.
>
> Is it rabble-rousing to suggest that the difference in this game was that
> we went to the line 47 times vs. their 16?  Is it unfair to ask if
Heinsohn
> mentioned this foul shot disparity as a factor in his post-game wrap-up?
> I didn't hear the post-game comments, so I don't know.
>
> I was just wondering, only in retrospect, if Heinsohn gave his Tommy
Points
> Award to the refs.
>
> Eggy