Conference 7.286::sports_91

    
    According to a radio tidbit, there is only one (1) NBA team that does
    *not* have a losing lifetime record against the Celtics.  The Celtics
    can make it unanimous tonight with an opening night win against the
    mighty Minnesota Slumberloafs, now tied at 3-3 with the Celts.
    
    Dickstah
    

    I move that this topic be write locked. If I recall correctly religion is
    a forbidden topic in this notesfile :-)
    
    The Crazy Met
    
    

    
    
          Anybody Know if Kevin is starting tonite? Is he the sixth man? Is
    his ankle too sore?

Starting lineup for the preseason, and presumably for tonight:

	C  Robert Parish
	PF Xavier McDaniel
	QF Kevin Gamble
	SG Reggie Lewis
	PG Sherman Douglas

McHale is on the active roster, not sure how much he can play.

    Boston has 25:1 odds at winning the title.  Phoenix is only 9:1.

 
�    Boston has 25:1 odds at winning the title.  Phoenix is only 9:1.


I'm surprised Pheonix is as high as 9:1.  Seems to me, that depending on how
badly KJ is injured, they have no real excuses thised year.

=Bob=

    So you've finally made the jump, eh Mike?

    
  >> Boston has 25:1 odds at winning the title.  Phoenix is only 9:1.
    
     Ain't neither one of `em going to win it but at least we'll probably
     get a chance to play the eventual winner in the playoffs as it'll
     be an Eastern Conference team again.

    It's getting harder and harder to root for Boston now that Larry's gone
    and we have Charles.  But I still hang in there.
    
    KJ will only be out 2 weeks (torn abdomen muscle).  Negele Knight has
    had a great preseason and will be more than adequate with their early
    schedule.  No need to worry about the Blazer and Jazz games.
    
    The Bulls will lose in the finals.

the Suns are 9-1 =Bob= cause they wouldn't know defense if it bit them in the 
arse. Celts are 25-1 cause the Bulls, Knicks and Cavs also happen to be in the
East. Heck if the Celts were in the West they's be like 5-1.....

    
     Once again a most excellent point by Mr. Childs.

    With their ancient, hobbling lineup, they couldn't defend Childs and
    Timmons, never mind play run'n'gun in the West.

    re 281.12
    >With their ancient, hobbling lineup...
    
    Ancient, hobbling lineup????  Anyone have the average age of the C's 
    as compared to the rest of the league???
    
    
    

    We needed a replacement for Jim Wardlevane and Doc Midnight.  Thanks
    for stepping up, Mike.

 yup that run and gun western style works real well once the "real season"
 starts......

 mike

    
     Poor Mike Heiser predicted the Blazers last year. That desert sun 
    ain't doing you a bit of good, Mikey. Before you know it you'll be 
    like Snoopy's cousin holding deep conversations with cacti.  

    ZZZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzz.......... are they picking Michael Smith back
    up?  Is Bart Kofoed the next Larry Bird?  Where's Jon Barry when you
    need him?  Where's the FoxBrickade?

    Yeah Walt, that lineup strikes fear into the hearts of their opponents!

    That's the last straw Mac.  You're gonna be first in the SUNS.DIS file!

    
    Who will win their third game of the year first, the Celts or the Pats?
    
    Dickstah
    

    Once again...  Who Cares, Dickstah.
    
    ;^)
    
    BG

    The Suns bandwagon is growing daily.

    
     I ain't touching that one...   ;^)
    
    BG

    
    No Mike, It just looks bigger cause of al the people jumping off,
    especially after 2 (soon to be 3) losses in a row.
    
    Brews

    How many have the Celts lost in a row?
    
    Suns will win tonight.  Bank on it.

    As one who has only seen a couple of Celtics games so far this season,
    it seems to me that age may finally be catching up with Robert Parrish. 
    Have I just caught Robert on his bad nights, or would those of you who
    watch the Celtics more often than I do agree?
    
    
    py

    Any predictions on how long it will take Mike H. to jump back on the
    Celts bandwagon?

    who said I left?  if you easterners are blind enough to rag on some
    great teams, I merely volunteer to help you remove your green glasses.

>    Any predictions on how long it will take Mike H. to jump back on the
>    Celts bandwagon?

Maybe tonight when the Best in the West plays to the Western Anamoly
Portland at Phoenixville.

TTom

    Re: -1
    
    The Suns brought the CryBlazers back down to earth that night.
    
    Mike

    Heiservane?

    
    	Celtics go down in Cleveland!
             o
    	Go CaVs!

    RE 281.32 
    >-< going in oposite directions. >-
    
    Is Cleveland on a 3-game losing streak??

From USA TODAY:

"The crowds are like night and day. It's like going into the bull ring for the
Bruins and a social event for the Celtics. The Bruins fans come in like
they're coming out of a street fight.  For the basketball, the ladies are
in dresses and the guys in suits."

-Usher Bob Fullman on last Friday's NHL-NBA doubleheader at Boston Garden

    	That's why I prefer Broons� games.  They're more mainly...
    
    				/Don

well I was at the C's friday and you can bet your butt I didn't wear no suit...

but I do agree the C's crowds suck. Back in 78' and 79' now those were real
fans at the C's game....

mike

    
    mike, that's cause I was there then.  8^)
    
    Brews

    
    The C's, inspired by the appearance of Larry at the Garden lasted
    night, defeated the World Champion Bulls.  Some would say that it was
    the non-appearance of Michael that contributed to the win, but we all
    know that it was Larry Legend's presence that did it.
    
    Boy, Larry must have waited on the sidewalk outside the ticket office
    a long time to get the great seats he had.
    
    Dickstah
    

    I have the excerpt from Magic's book "My Life" where he talks about
    Larry Legend.  When I get the time, I'll enter it.
    
    Bottomline: Magic said Jordan is more talented, but Larry is the best
    and most dangerous player ever.
    
    Mike

    
  >> Bottomline: Magic said Jordan is more talented, but Larry is the best
  >> and most dangerous player ever.
    
     And Larry said that when the both of them played  Magic was always the
     best player in the game. The two of them have their own little mututal
     admiration society.

    
    I heard Larry had a press conference scheduled for 10:00 today.  Any
    rumblings as to what it's all about?
    
    Dickstah
    

    
    	He's going to announce that he and Magic will play a one on one
    game in Las Vagas next month.
    

    
    
    
              Or he is gonna Fight Bowe at halftime of the Superbowl.
    
    Chappy

    Caught the last 6 minutes or so of the game last night.  Nuggets made
    it interesting down the stretch getting to within 3.  Denver trailed by
    24 at halftime and by as many as 26.
    
    I never realized John Daly was such a big Denver fan - he was at the
    Bronco game Sunday and at the Gahden last night.
    
    
    Joe

In a strange twist, Sherman (don't call me Tank) Douglas has left the team,
sighting "personal reasons".  There is no further info, according to WEEI.  

Douglas threw a couple of passes away on big plays lasted night, and was 
benched.

=Bob=

Bob -

Was Sherman sweating a lot last night?

JD

�Was Sherman sweating a lot last night?

Naw, but he took his shoes off on the bench at the end of the game.  I'm sure 
ol' Crunchie woulda seen that as a sign.

=Bob=

Great game to watch last night, despite the fact that the Celtics eventually
won.

The Crazy Met

    According to Gil Santos of WBZ, Douglas asked for a leave of absence
    because he is very disappointed in his own performance. 
    
    Lee

    So who is the Celts backup point guard when Sherman's out?

    Kofed?
    
    REK

�                                  -< Bagley? >-
    
    He's not even on the roster.

    
    It felt like a lifetime but Knicks finally win a regular season game in
    Boston Garden. Final score 113-87 - how sweet it is.
    
    Real question: Many teams have had long losing streaks at the Boston
    Garden, especially during the Bird era. Was there any franchise that
    never won a game in Boston during the Bird era? Some of the expansion
    teams may not have, how about teams that were around in 1979-80?
    
    The Crazy Met
    

Utah won their first game ever at the Gahden during the pre-season.  Later in
the regular season, they also won.  Denver, I believe, also hadn't won before
last year.

j.

    Celtics have been enjoyable to watch lately. Last I saw they were
    losing to Seattle by 24 with about 4 minutes left in the 4th. Keep up
    the good work!
    
    The Crazy Met
    

It's gonna be a long season - at least there probably won't be any post-season.

    Yeah,
    
    Pete Crouch and I went to the game last night. It was a very quiet
    blowout by the sonics. The Celts don't have anybody. Reggie can't carry
    the team, McHale is playing in slow motion (this will probably be his
    last year) and the chief can't cut it any more either. None of the
    youth are impact players either...
    
    LAst year with Larry the Celts killed the Sonics. Quiet the difference
    with essentially the same teams...what a change 1 year and 1 player
    make...
    
    Metz
    

>    Celtics have been enjoyable to watch lately. Last I saw they were
>    losing to Seattle by 24 with about 4 minutes left in the 4th. Keep up
>    the good work!
    
>    The Crazy Met
 
    It must be tough when your life is so miserable and shallow that your
    only joy is watching a temporary series of setbacks by the greatest
    franchise the sport has ever known, as it rebuilds itself on its way to
    extending an already fabled existence.    

    	What do you expect Brews, he arm'rassles girls.  Probably likes
    soccer too!
    
    				/Don

    Re McHale's future
    
    When the Celtics made their stop here in Minnesota, one reporter asked
    Kevin what it would take for him to play next year.  His reply:
    
    "Divine intervention."
    
    Great line.  He also said he was moving home again after retiring.  He
    has a new spread being constructed outside the Cities.
    
    He may be interested in working in the T-Woofs front office if there is
    a spot for him.
    
    
    Spud

    
    Heard from above......
    
    (ie - the Front Office)
    
    
    " KEVIN.......KEVIN......THOU SHALL PLAY NEXTED YEAR!!!!!!!!"
    
    
    ;^)
    

    You guys are all wimps of the greatest magnitude. 'ya wait until I am
    away to take your shots. What low down, dirty, scum eating, sleaze
    balls!!!
    
    The Crazy Met
    

    Oh yeah, add gutless to .67
    
    The Crazy Met
    

    Long time announcer Johnny Most died today. He was 69....
    
    REK

    Most definitely ranks in the Legend category. You either loved his
    announcing or loathed it but he certainly had a style. His call of
    "Havlicek stole the ball" is a classic that ranks with "The Giants win
    the pennant" 
    
    The Crazy Met
    

Can't forget "fiddles and diddles" either.....


'Saw

    
    " stops 'n pops "
    

    over to Espo... he shoots.. He hit the f**king post!!!
    
    The last Hockey game Johnny Most did....
    
    REK

    
    This is <insert city name>, 
    THERE'S A CITY ORDINANCE THAT ALLOWS HIM TO FOUL
    LIKE THAT!!!!!!!"

and if the opposision was winning it was always a "DIRTY" ballgame....and he
loved Wilt Chamberlain...

mike_who_heard_Hondo's_steal_live_in_his_bedroom

    
    didn't he also originate "princess" for U know who?
    
    

Mike, what were you doing in Havlicheck's bedroom?   8^)


Classic stuff from Johnny Most.  This year has truly been the end of
an era for the Celtics, what with Larry Bird retiring, and now Johnny
Most passing away.

Things change, but it seems lately that too many things are changing too
quickly for this guy.....


'Saw

	That voice is one I know my family will not soon forget.  We lived
	next door to Mr. Most in a condo in Nashua for about a year.  Since
	we were new to New England at the time, and had no idea he was a
	celebrity until a co-worker of mine came over one weekend during the 
	summer.  We were outside and he asked why my neighbor had his radio
	turned up so high. And why were the Celtics on?  I said, "Oh that's
	just my neighbor Mr. Most."  He really didn't beleive me until I
	introduced Johnny to him.  That's when I found out who Mr. Most
	really was.

	He really was a genuine friendly person.  He promised to take my 
	wife and I to a Celts game as his guest if we would watch his teenage 
	daughter while the Celts went on a west coast road trip.  As it turned 
	out, this was the one where he suffered his first heart attack and 
	we never did make it to the Garden with him, but I certainly never 
	held it against him. He was forever signing autographs for my son's
	friends.


	Bill 

    "Bird stole the Ball!"
    "McFilthy & McNasty"

    Here's a classic::
    "And here he is..the Mob Leader himself ( John Daly ).
    "Who me ?". I didn't foul any one. This is Detroit.(Bill Lambier).
    "He just continues to HACK people out there...        "     "    .
    "And look at Dennis Rodman...what a hot dog !! PUT A LITTLE MUSTARD ON
    IT !!!"
    
    I could go on and on...
                 OH MY !!! What a GREAT play !!!

Well, I never had anything good to say about him, and I still don't.  

I was happy when he stopped announcing.   Never take joy in anyone's
death, so sympathies to his family.

I do thank Bill Long for his story, because the few folks I know
who met Johnny Most painted a much different picture.

JD

    JOHNNY:   "BAck out out to Bird, who launches a three.     BANG!
    
              IN '79, I wondered how lucky we were, BIRD, we had BIRD.
              he and his Indiana St. buddies flying through the tournament
              , what a feeling it was to know that he was ours.  Here's
              hoping we drop off the side of the earth into the lottery
              and Chris Webber comes out.  I just will not be able to put 
              up with Knick friends much longer.   Course maybe we will
              get Drew Bledsoe, and we Bostonians will have something
    	      sports-wise to latch on to.
     
    
              Doug

> I just will not be able to put  up with Knick friends much longer.

And I am sure that you behaved differently in 1985-1987, right???
Revenge is sweet.

The Crazy Met