From: Michael Byrnes <mbyrnes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: <Celtics@xxxxxxxx> Subject: Re: The Boston Celtics Mailing List Digest V11 #37 Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2004 08:56:12 -0800
On 1/29/04 5:18 AM, "The Boston Celtics Mailing List Digest" <Celtics-Digest-Owner@xxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Even so, watch Pierce when he doesn't have te ball. It is amazing how often
> guys grab his arms, hands, jersey, shorts... and get away with it. Then when
> Paul gets the ball, the defender will get right up under him and swing his
> arms at Pierce, usually hitting his arms and hands, all the while while the
> ref stands there and watches. Then when Pierce attempts to make a move, the
> defender will continue swiping at his arms, often times knocking the ball
> loose. No whistle, and then people complain that Pierce isn't palying well.
Why don't the Celtics QUIETLY document this on video and send it in to the
league asking for an explanation? If they do it publically, then the
officials will refuse to admit anything, but if it's kept under the radar it
might help.
Michael