There are a few things a player can get away with in the NBA—taking five steps to the basket and not getting a travelling call or swatting a once-untouchable sensation with a Lin-sane forearm (Jason Kidd on Jeremy Lin?) and getting a no-call; but putting your hands on a referee is still a no-no.
The Orlando Magic's Hedo Turkoglu learned that the hard way last night at the United Center.
The Magic were involved in a close game against the Chicago Bulls when the Magic forward thought he was fouled going to the hoop and went to plead his case with ref Carl Lane.
While addressing Lane, Turkoglu innocently put both hands on the ref who immediately gave him a technical.
Turkoglu continued to grab at Lane then went over and played two-hand touch on the other referee Phil Spinner.
The "T' really didn't matter as Orlando got a big game from Dwight Howard and the Magic defeated the Bulls, 99-94, snapping Chicago's eight game winning streak.
Turkoglu is lucky he didn't get two on the play— two technicals that is.
Jumat, 09 Maret 2012
Kamis, 08 Maret 2012
Joe Namath says Jets' dysfunction will keep Peyton Manning from joining team
Joe Namath is speaking out again and said Peyton Manning wouldn't be interested in joining the New York Jets with their current roster and locker-room dysfunction.
"The Jets have to get their things together on their own turf before someone with his background would be interested in coming," Namath, 68, who led the Jets to their only Super Bowl title, told Bloomberg News today in a telephone interview from his Florida home.
Namath was probably alluding to the Jets 8-8 finish and verbal altercations between receiver Santonio Holmes and quarterback Mark Sanchez.
The Hall of Fame quarterback is familiar with Manning's situation. Namath also changed a team he was associated with late in his career; when he was waived by the Jets in 1977 at the age of 33. He signed with the Los Angeles Rams and played four games in one season.
Namath started eight games for the Jets in 1976 before he was released by New York. He said he didn't think he could have regained the starter's spot and wanted finish his career with a contender.
He said the process of leaving the Jets was "excruciating" and that he struggled to adjust to a new team and surroundings in Los Angeles.
"What was difficult for me, that I didn't appreciate, was how much all the newness could get in the way and be a distraction," he said. "I wasn't prepared for that feeling. the new faces, new places, new system."
Namath believes Manning's attention to detail and game preparation will allow him to adjust to a new system faster with a new team.
"I think he'll handle it much better than I did," he said.
Namath regrets leaving New York and, if he could do it again, wouldn't have traded Broadway for Hollywood— even with 80-year-old knees and hamstrings like old rubber bands.
"I didn't know that, when I made the decision to make the move," said Namath. "Knowing that I wasn't up to par physically, I wouldn't have left the Jets, absolutely not."
Namath has now changed his tune about the current Jets signal-caller Sanchez— whom he publicly knocked last season— and thinks he has the work ethic and skills to be the Jets quarterback for years to come.
Jets spokesman Bruce Speight sounded like someone defending their weird uncle when he responded to Bloomberg News via e-mail.
"We appreciate Joe and he is entitled to share his opinions," he said.
Namath said that with Manning's injury last season and the availability of Andrew Luck with the No. 1 draft pick, he wasn't surprised that the 35-year-old quarterback was released.
"Your heart might be in one place, but business is business," said Namath. "The No. 1 questions is, 'Is he going to be satisfied with the strength in his throwing arm?'"
So Broadway Joe, you can remain secure in the knowledge that you are still the best quarterback ever to wear the Jets green and white— except maybe for that Favre transient.
"The Jets have to get their things together on their own turf before someone with his background would be interested in coming," Namath, 68, who led the Jets to their only Super Bowl title, told Bloomberg News today in a telephone interview from his Florida home.
Namath was probably alluding to the Jets 8-8 finish and verbal altercations between receiver Santonio Holmes and quarterback Mark Sanchez.
The Hall of Fame quarterback is familiar with Manning's situation. Namath also changed a team he was associated with late in his career; when he was waived by the Jets in 1977 at the age of 33. He signed with the Los Angeles Rams and played four games in one season.
Namath started eight games for the Jets in 1976 before he was released by New York. He said he didn't think he could have regained the starter's spot and wanted finish his career with a contender.
He said the process of leaving the Jets was "excruciating" and that he struggled to adjust to a new team and surroundings in Los Angeles.
"What was difficult for me, that I didn't appreciate, was how much all the newness could get in the way and be a distraction," he said. "I wasn't prepared for that feeling. the new faces, new places, new system."
Namath believes Manning's attention to detail and game preparation will allow him to adjust to a new system faster with a new team.
"I think he'll handle it much better than I did," he said.
Namath regrets leaving New York and, if he could do it again, wouldn't have traded Broadway for Hollywood— even with 80-year-old knees and hamstrings like old rubber bands.
"I didn't know that, when I made the decision to make the move," said Namath. "Knowing that I wasn't up to par physically, I wouldn't have left the Jets, absolutely not."
Namath has now changed his tune about the current Jets signal-caller Sanchez— whom he publicly knocked last season— and thinks he has the work ethic and skills to be the Jets quarterback for years to come.
Jets spokesman Bruce Speight sounded like someone defending their weird uncle when he responded to Bloomberg News via e-mail.
"We appreciate Joe and he is entitled to share his opinions," he said.
Namath said that with Manning's injury last season and the availability of Andrew Luck with the No. 1 draft pick, he wasn't surprised that the 35-year-old quarterback was released.
"Your heart might be in one place, but business is business," said Namath. "The No. 1 questions is, 'Is he going to be satisfied with the strength in his throwing arm?'"
So Broadway Joe, you can remain secure in the knowledge that you are still the best quarterback ever to wear the Jets green and white— except maybe for that Favre transient.
Cubs win World Series (in video game ad)
A new television ad showing what the streets of Chicago would look like it the hometown Cubs ever won the World Series and the city's reaction to it is airing and it might have fans dreaming— or throwing things at the TV screen.
It's nice to imagine priests raising their arms towards the heavens, couples sobbing together, dancing outside Wrigley Field and Bartman finally getting the monkey off his back; but all the ad does is tease the long-suffering Cubbie fanatic.
Just a warning to fans clouding reality with Madison Avenue— it is fake.
The "Cubs Win" commercial is for Sony's new baseball video game "MLB 12: The Show." The clip has gone viral and is racking up big numbers.
Something fans hope the Cubs lineup can achieve.
It's nice to imagine priests raising their arms towards the heavens, couples sobbing together, dancing outside Wrigley Field and Bartman finally getting the monkey off his back; but all the ad does is tease the long-suffering Cubbie fanatic.
Just a warning to fans clouding reality with Madison Avenue— it is fake.
The "Cubs Win" commercial is for Sony's new baseball video game "MLB 12: The Show." The clip has gone viral and is racking up big numbers.
Something fans hope the Cubs lineup can achieve.
Rabu, 07 Maret 2012
Kris Humphries stuffs Blake Griffin and Nets beat Clippers
New Jersey Nets fans who came out to see Blake Griffin put on a highlight reel got to see their own Kris Humphries stuff the mad dunker and the Nets squeeze out a 101-100 win over the Los Angeles Clippers at the Prudential Center tonight.
Griffin put on another clinic but the Clippers 6-foot-10 power forward was met one time under the basket by the 6-foot-9 Humphries who swatted the ball from way above Griffin's head into the stands.
On the following play, Griffin knocked the Nets power forward on his hump as payback and no call.
It still had to feel good to Humphries who had been manhandled by Griffin the last time they met. A Kardashian family reunion would have been more welcome sight than the Clippers power forward after that game.
The Nets led by as much as 16 points in the last two minutes of the third period before Griffin continued having his way with the Nets like the last time the Clippers won, 101-91, on Jan. 16 at the Staples Center.
Sloppy play by the Nets led to an 8-0 run by Los Angeles to tie the game at 88 with 4:19 left in the game.
The Nets challenged Griffin the whole game and there was a scary moment— with less than three minutes left— when Humphries rolled over Griffin's left ankle while they both went for a loose ball. The Clippers star didn't get up for a minute before re-entering the game— limping.
Things got very chippy on the court after that foul by Humphries.
Two late fouls by the Nets gave the Clippers a 100-98 lead with 4.2 seconds left before Deron Williams took the inbounds and passed it to Jordan Farmar who hit a 3-point shot for the victory with :00.2 on the clock.
It snaps a seven game home losing streak at home for the Nets.
Highlight totals: Griffin-6 Humphries-1 plus the win.
Griffin put on another clinic but the Clippers 6-foot-10 power forward was met one time under the basket by the 6-foot-9 Humphries who swatted the ball from way above Griffin's head into the stands.
On the following play, Griffin knocked the Nets power forward on his hump as payback and no call.
It still had to feel good to Humphries who had been manhandled by Griffin the last time they met. A Kardashian family reunion would have been more welcome sight than the Clippers power forward after that game.
The Nets led by as much as 16 points in the last two minutes of the third period before Griffin continued having his way with the Nets like the last time the Clippers won, 101-91, on Jan. 16 at the Staples Center.
Sloppy play by the Nets led to an 8-0 run by Los Angeles to tie the game at 88 with 4:19 left in the game.
The Nets challenged Griffin the whole game and there was a scary moment— with less than three minutes left— when Humphries rolled over Griffin's left ankle while they both went for a loose ball. The Clippers star didn't get up for a minute before re-entering the game— limping.
Things got very chippy on the court after that foul by Humphries.
Two late fouls by the Nets gave the Clippers a 100-98 lead with 4.2 seconds left before Deron Williams took the inbounds and passed it to Jordan Farmar who hit a 3-point shot for the victory with :00.2 on the clock.
It snaps a seven game home losing streak at home for the Nets.
Highlight totals: Griffin-6 Humphries-1 plus the win.
Jim Irsay says 'um' 127 times during six minute 'Peyton' speech
From the time Indianapolis Colts president Jim Irsay began today's Peyton Manning press conference by saying," We're here to announce the conclusion of Peyton's playing career with the Colts and honor all the incredible memories..." and finished by handing over the podium to the departing Colts quarterback "for a few more words," he uttered the sound "um" or "uh" 127 times during his 5 minute and 57 second speech.
Not to be hatin' on the Colts boss— it was an emotional moment for both him and Manning— but by the time he got through saying "The No. 18 jersey will never be worn again by a Colt on the field" and Manning "will always be part of the horseshoe," I was "ummed" out.
It was a classy press conference with no drum rolls or brass bands and the perfect way for a big-time NFL star to leave a small-market city.
When Manning addressed the Colts fans and said, "Thank you very much from the bottom of my heart, I truly have enjoyed being your quarterback," it was hard not to see through the toughness of a grateful man.
The New York Giants would love to have Peyton but we already have little brother Eli.
Not to be hatin' on the Colts boss— it was an emotional moment for both him and Manning— but by the time he got through saying "The No. 18 jersey will never be worn again by a Colt on the field" and Manning "will always be part of the horseshoe," I was "ummed" out.
It was a classy press conference with no drum rolls or brass bands and the perfect way for a big-time NFL star to leave a small-market city.
When Manning addressed the Colts fans and said, "Thank you very much from the bottom of my heart, I truly have enjoyed being your quarterback," it was hard not to see through the toughness of a grateful man.
The New York Giants would love to have Peyton but we already have little brother Eli.
Knicks better get out the Lin-iment
Jeremy Lin has been getting all the calls since his phenomenal run of Linsanity started but, last night, he got a taste of what life in the NBA might hold after Linsanity.
Jason Kidd smashed a forearm across the New York Knicks sensation in what looked like a flagrant foul to everyone by the Dallas Mavericks point guard as Lin rose for a lay-up. That is everyone except the officials.
Lin's knockdown wasn't the worst part of last night's 95-85 loss to the Mavericks. It was how the defending champions have figured out the point guard's game since getting beat by the Knicks two weeks ago and how the officials looked the other way when Lin got battered by a veteran player.
Expect other teams and officials to follow the lead.
"They trapped him more," said Knicks coach Mike D'Antoni about the Mav's strategy. "He did OK."
Lin had a good game (14 points, 7 assists and only 2 turnovers) but it was only half of the output in their first meeting (28 points, 14 assists).
There are many more questions surrounding Kidd's "hard-nosed" play. Where were the rest of the Knicks while Lin was crumbled on the floor?
Did they have his back or were they just showing respect to Kidd— one of the toughest and most respected players in the NBA?
It was the Knicks fifth loss in the last eight games and the end of Linsanity is looming.
It looks like there won't be any more free passes for the Knicks best passer. They better do something before he ends up in a s-LIN-g.
Jason Kidd smashed a forearm across the New York Knicks sensation in what looked like a flagrant foul to everyone by the Dallas Mavericks point guard as Lin rose for a lay-up. That is everyone except the officials.
Lin's knockdown wasn't the worst part of last night's 95-85 loss to the Mavericks. It was how the defending champions have figured out the point guard's game since getting beat by the Knicks two weeks ago and how the officials looked the other way when Lin got battered by a veteran player.
Expect other teams and officials to follow the lead.
"They trapped him more," said Knicks coach Mike D'Antoni about the Mav's strategy. "He did OK."
Lin had a good game (14 points, 7 assists and only 2 turnovers) but it was only half of the output in their first meeting (28 points, 14 assists).
There are many more questions surrounding Kidd's "hard-nosed" play. Where were the rest of the Knicks while Lin was crumbled on the floor?
Did they have his back or were they just showing respect to Kidd— one of the toughest and most respected players in the NBA?
It was the Knicks fifth loss in the last eight games and the end of Linsanity is looming.
It looks like there won't be any more free passes for the Knicks best passer. They better do something before he ends up in a s-LIN-g.
Prince Harry beats Usain Bolt in 20 meter dash
When Usain Bolt, The World's Fastest Man, raced Britain's Prince Harry— on a track Tuesday in the Jamaican capital of Kingston— guess who won?
It's good to be third in line to the King.
Bolt, wearing bright orange track shoes, bent over in laughter as Harry— wearing the Jamaican colors of green, black and gold— chugged across the finish line with his arms raised in victory.
The Olympic medalist trotted over to the smiling Harry and they both made one of Bolts signature lightning poses.
Harry can fly when he needs to and has earned his own wings as a captain in the Army Air Corps.
The mock race pitted the Olympic sprint champion against the Royal Family member as part of the Diamond Jubilee tour in honor of Queen Elizabeth II who celebrates 60 years on the throne.
Harry seemed to be having a good time with the crowd.
"Don't go running off to America because you have a clear talent your country needs," he told a group of young Jamaican athletes as he sat besides Bolt— the country's biggest national hero.
It's good to be third in line to the King.
It wasn't much of a race as Harry got off to a false start and was already halfway down the track before Bolt even pushed off the blocks.
Bolt, wearing bright orange track shoes, bent over in laughter as Harry— wearing the Jamaican colors of green, black and gold— chugged across the finish line with his arms raised in victory.
The Olympic medalist trotted over to the smiling Harry and they both made one of Bolts signature lightning poses.
Harry can fly when he needs to and has earned his own wings as a captain in the Army Air Corps.
The mock race pitted the Olympic sprint champion against the Royal Family member as part of the Diamond Jubilee tour in honor of Queen Elizabeth II who celebrates 60 years on the throne.
Harry seemed to be having a good time with the crowd.
"Don't go running off to America because you have a clear talent your country needs," he told a group of young Jamaican athletes as he sat besides Bolt— the country's biggest national hero.
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