http://tinyurl.com/6hupzo

http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports/basketball/bulls/chi080525-joakim-noah-chicago-bulls-marijuana,1,6897249.story


The newest addition to the crime blotter is none other than
Joakim Noah. He was arrested for drinking alcohol on a public
sidewalk and possession of marijuana. Not the biggest deal as
far as infractions go, but it is interesting that the cops didn't
let off the local hero (he was in Gainesville, home of the
University of Florida) with just a warning or a wink and a nod.

Who's next to run afoul of the law?

On May 25, 4:31 pm, Frank Sereno <fserenonos...@nospamsbcglobal.net>
wrote:
> http://tinyurl.com/6hupzo
>
> http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports/basketball/bulls/chi08...
>
> The newest addition to the crime blotter is none other than
> Joakim Noah. He was arrested for drinking alcohol on a public
> sidewalk and possession of marijuana. Not the biggest deal as
> far as infractions go, but it is interesting that the cops didn't
> let off the local hero (he was in Gainesville, home of the
> University of Florida) with just a warning or a wink and a nod.
>
> Who's next to run afoul of the law?

OMG, Noah smokes POT? I never would have guessed!!!

"Frank Sereno" <fserenonospam@nospamsbcglobal.net> wrote in message
news:9Fm_j.2430$co7.1091@nlpi066.nbdc.sbc.com...
> http://tinyurl.com/6hupzo
>
> http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports/basketball/bulls/chi080525-joakim-noah-chicago-bulls-marijuana,1,6897249.story
>
>
> The newest addition to the crime blotter is none other than Joakim Noah.
> He was arrested for drinking alcohol on a public sidewalk and possession
> of marijuana. Not the biggest deal as far as infractions go, but it is
> interesting that the cops didn't let off the local hero (he was in
> Gainesville, home of the University of Florida) with just a warning or a
> wink and a nod.

At what point does "You're drunk" turn into "We're going to search you"? Is
that normal behaviour?

Anyway, I couldn't care less about this. It's off season, the guy's allowed
a little fun.

On May 25, 11:11 pm, "Brad" <bradla...@gmail.com> wrote:
> "Frank Sereno" <fserenonos...@nospamsbcglobal.net> wrote in message
>
> news:9Fm_j.2430$co7.1091@nlpi066.nbdc.sbc.com...
>
> >http://tinyurl.com/6hupzo
>
> >http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports/basketball/bulls/chi08...
>
> > The newest addition to the crime blotter is none other than Joakim Noah.
> > He was arrested for drinking alcohol on a public sidewalk and possession
> > of marijuana. Not the biggest deal as far as infractions go, but it is
> > interesting that the cops didn't let off the local hero (he was in
> > Gainesville, home of the University of Florida) with just a warning or a
> > wink and a nod.
>
> At what point does "You're drunk" turn into "We're going to search you"? Is
> that normal behaviour?
>
> Anyway, I couldn't care less about this. It's off season, the guy's allowed
> a little fun.

Agreed. As to your question, that's a mixed bag. If said person is
belligerent, you need to check for weapons. However, in the USA I
believe in freedoms of privacy that pretty much no longer exist even
though the founding fathers wanted it that way. If they want to
search, they can use the slippery slope of probable cause.

Rizzo

Brad wrote:
> "Frank Sereno" <fserenonospam@nospamsbcglobal.net> wrote in message
> news:9Fm_j.2430$co7.1091@nlpi066.nbdc.sbc.com...
>> http://tinyurl.com/6hupzo
>>
>> http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports/basketball/bulls/chi080525-joakim-noah-chicago-bulls-marijuana,1,6897249.story
>>
>>
>> The newest addition to the crime blotter is none other than Joakim Noah.
>> He was arrested for drinking alcohol on a public sidewalk and possession
>> of marijuana. Not the biggest deal as far as infractions go, but it is
>> interesting that the cops didn't let off the local hero (he was in
>> Gainesville, home of the University of Florida) with just a warning or a
>> wink and a nod.
>
> At what point does "You're drunk" turn into "We're going to search you"? Is
> that normal behaviour?
>
> Anyway, I couldn't care less about this. It's off season, the guy's allowed
> a little fun.
>
>

As I stated, not the biggest deal. I understand that a large
percentage (upwards of 50%) of NBA players smoke marijuana. From
what my son tells me, a large percentage (10 to 25%) of the kids
at his high school 60 miles southwest of Chicago smoke weed too.

On May 26, 6:04 pm, Frank Sereno <fserenonos...@nospamsbcglobal.net>
wrote:
> Brad wrote:
> > "Frank Sereno" <fserenonos...@nospamsbcglobal.net> wrote in message
> >news:9Fm_j.2430$co7.1091@nlpi066.nbdc.sbc.com...
> >>http://tinyurl.com/6hupzo
>
> >>http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports/basketball/bulls/chi08...
>
> >> The newest addition to the crime blotter is none other than Joakim Noah.
> >> He was arrested for drinking alcohol on a public sidewalk and possession
> >> of marijuana. Not the biggest deal as far as infractions go, but it is
> >> interesting that the cops didn't let off the local hero (he was in
> >> Gainesville, home of the University of Florida) with just a warning or a
> >> wink and a nod.
>
> > At what point does "You're drunk" turn into "We're going to search you"? Is
> > that normal behaviour?
>
> > Anyway, I couldn't care less about this. It's off season, the guy's allowed
> > a little fun.
>
> As I stated, not the biggest deal. I understand that a large
> percentage (upwards of 50%) of NBA players smoke marijuana. From
> what my son tells me, a large percentage (10 to 25%) of the kids
> at his high school 60 miles southwest of Chicago smoke weed too.

That's probably a conservative number. I think the "war on drugs" is
a big waste of money and time. That is probably a conversation we can
have at another time.

"Frank Sereno" <fserenonospam@nospamsbcglobal.net> wrote in message
news:9Fm_j.2430$co7.1091@nlpi066.nbdc.sbc.com...
> http://tinyurl.com/6hupzo
>
> http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports/basketball/bulls/chi080525-joakim-noah-chicago-bulls-marijuana,1,6897249.story
>
>
> The newest addition to the crime blotter is none other than Joakim Noah.
> He was arrested for drinking alcohol on a public sidewalk and possession
> of marijuana. Not the biggest deal as far as infractions go, but it is
> interesting that the cops didn't let off the local hero (he was in
> Gainesville, home of the University of Florida) with just a warning or a
> wink and a nod.
>
> Who's next to run afoul of the law?

OOOOOOOH ... he was drinking and had a joint on him!
OOOOOOOH!

Give me a break.
Marijuana is no worse than Budweiser and should be legal.

The Bulls better not discipline or fine Noah, I don't care if that shit is
illegal.

"Frank Rizzo" <champ91917@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:d2255c79-6927-4ef2-b4b0-86a000b660cb@v26g2000prm.googlegroups.com...
> On May 25, 11:11 pm, "Brad" <bradla...@gmail.com> wrote:
>> "Frank Sereno" <fserenonos...@nospamsbcglobal.net> wrote in message
>>
>> news:9Fm_j.2430$co7.1091@nlpi066.nbdc.sbc.com...
>>
>> >http://tinyurl.com/6hupzo
>>
>> >http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports/basketball/bulls/chi08...
>>
>> > The newest addition to the crime blotter is none other than Joakim
>> > Noah.
>> > He was arrested for drinking alcohol on a public sidewalk and
>> > possession
>> > of marijuana. Not the biggest deal as far as infractions go, but it is
>> > interesting that the cops didn't let off the local hero (he was in
>> > Gainesville, home of the University of Florida) with just a warning or
>> > a
>> > wink and a nod.
>>
>> At what point does "You're drunk" turn into "We're going to search you"?
>> Is
>> that normal behaviour?
>>
>> Anyway, I couldn't care less about this. It's off season, the guy's
>> allowed
>> a little fun.
>
> Agreed. As to your question, that's a mixed bag. If said person is
> belligerent, you need to check for weapons. However, in the USA I
> believe in freedoms of privacy that pretty much no longer exist even
> though the founding fathers wanted it that way. If they want to
> search, they can use the slippery slope of probable cause.
>
> Rizzo

The government can steal your property and sell it.
If you are driving your car with expired tags, they can pull you over,
confiscate and impound your vehicle and then auction it off to the highest
bidder.
If you can not afford to pay the DMV imposed fines ... you're screwed and
your car will be sold by the government.
Isn't that nice? Hitler would be proud.

Unbelievable what we have allowed our elected officials to do!

"Frank Rizzo" <champ91917@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:a076cb13-d358-4b54-bca6-c40a3f280633@z24g2000prf.googlegroups.com...
> On May 26, 6:04 pm, Frank Sereno <fserenonos...@nospamsbcglobal.net>
> wrote:
>> Brad wrote:
>> > "Frank Sereno" <fserenonos...@nospamsbcglobal.net> wrote in message
>> >news:9Fm_j.2430$co7.1091@nlpi066.nbdc.sbc.com...
>> >>http://tinyurl.com/6hupzo
>>
>> >>http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports/basketball/bulls/chi08...
>>
>> >> The newest addition to the crime blotter is none other than Joakim
>> >> Noah.
>> >> He was arrested for drinking alcohol on a public sidewalk and
>> >> possession
>> >> of marijuana. Not the biggest deal as far as infractions go, but it
>> >> is
>> >> interesting that the cops didn't let off the local hero (he was in
>> >> Gainesville, home of the University of Florida) with just a warning or
>> >> a
>> >> wink and a nod.
>>
>> > At what point does "You're drunk" turn into "We're going to search
>> > you"? Is
>> > that normal behaviour?
>>
>> > Anyway, I couldn't care less about this. It's off season, the guy's
>> > allowed
>> > a little fun.
>>
>> As I stated, not the biggest deal. I understand that a large
>> percentage (upwards of 50%) of NBA players smoke marijuana. From
>> what my son tells me, a large percentage (10 to 25%) of the kids
>> at his high school 60 miles southwest of Chicago smoke weed too.
>
> That's probably a conservative number. I think the "war on drugs" is
> a big waste of money and time. That is probably a conversation we can
> have at another time.

HUGE waste of money!
Not to mention taking away freedom of choice!
Goddamit, if I want to smoke a doobie and snort a line of coke ... I should
be able to do so in the comfort of my home, without fear of the federal
government breaking down my door and stealing every thing I own and selling
it on E-bay!

By the way, that 48" Sony Plasma TV, serial #006758923570 is mine!
And I want it back!

**Bigstick** wrote:
> "Frank Sereno" <fserenonospam@nospamsbcglobal.net> wrote in message
> news:9Fm_j.2430$co7.1091@nlpi066.nbdc.sbc.com...
>> http://tinyurl.com/6hupzo
>>
>> http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports/basketball/bulls/chi080525-joakim-noah-chicago-bulls-marijuana,1,6897249.story
>>
>>
>> The newest addition to the crime blotter is none other than Joakim
>> Noah. He was arrested for drinking alcohol on a public sidewalk and
>> possession of marijuana. Not the biggest deal as far as infractions
>> go, but it is interesting that the cops didn't let off the local
>> hero (he was in Gainesville, home of the University of Florida) with
>> just a warning or a wink and a nod.
>>
>> Who's next to run afoul of the law?
>
> OOOOOOOH ... he was drinking and had a joint on him!
> OOOOOOOH!
>
> Give me a break.
> Marijuana is no worse than Budweiser and should be legal.

Agreed. but... they do sign a contract....

>
> The Bulls better not discipline or fine Noah, I don't care if that
> shit is illegal.

Teams have nothing to do with discipline for drugs or the anti-drug program.
Nor can they talk about what is being done, nor would they be informed
unless it leads to a supension.

It is the league/NBPA that deals with it.

Nothing will show discipline wise unless he is convicted or pleads guilty or
no contest to either charge. Even guilty to the booze charge may be 1 game
minimum suspension by the league. Many states will drop the charges if
they go though some program or do not get caught again for 6 months or
something.
Hire Damon Stoudamire's lawyer, three times he got the charges dropped...no
nba suspensions.

As for the now known use of pot Noah will likely be called in for a test by
the league/union.
If he flunks or pleads guilty or no contest in court or is convicted he
will be entered in the anti-pot program. First step is meet with the NBPA
medical director within 5 days and set up a testing program.
No other penalties are involved with 1st strike, just enter program... 2nd
strike enter the program again if out of it and 25K fine.... 3rd strike is
enter program and a 5 game suspension....
And after that 10 games, 15 games, etc for each strike for
pot......convictions, flunked nba pot tests, refused tests, missed meetings
with the director etc.


--

Laurel T
"He just kept saying 'Michael Jordan is going to
kill me.'"
Sgt. Kirk Hartwell, after arresting
Kwame Brown for going 120 mph in a 60 mph work zone.

On May 25, 11:11 pm, "Brad" <bradla...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> At what point does "You're drunk" turn into "We're going to search you"? Is
> that normal behaviour?

I just read a quote from Noah's father Yannick. He basically says "why
can't a grown man walk down the street drinking a beer?" Why indeed.
What a country I live in.

Speaking of which, I am writing this from the Spider House cafe in
Austin, TX, which is a pretty cool place in a pretty cool city. I miss
the slow decay of the South, humidity melting your jeans into your
boxers and sweat soaking your boxers into your butt. Seriously. What
is summer without women in sun dresses and cicadas chirping overhead?
There are a few things the Bay Area lacks.

Anyway, I'm staying in this weird place called Hardin House. It's a
complex of houses near the university, a girl's dorm during the school
year and a bed and breakfast during the summer. The kicker? It's where
Jenna Bush roomed her freshman year. There is every possibility I am
sleeping on the same bed where a succession of frat boys made Ms. Bush
a woman.

It's kinda hot.

Your intrepid reporter

PS: Lee, if you live around here and are free between now and Friday 7
PM, let me know and we'll grab a beer or three.

On May 27, 2:11 pm, sv0f <varm...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Speaking of which, I am writing this from the Spider House cafe in
> Austin, TX, which is a pretty cool place in a pretty cool city.

Oh, you absolutely must try Amy's ice cream while you're in Austin.
It's like Cold Stone Creamery, but much, much better. And if you get
the right server, you'll get a little show with your ice cream. Some
of them will hand you the cup, turn their back to you, and then flip
the ice cream over their shoulder into the cup in your hand. Others
will sing or dance and such if you tip them.

You might also want to check out the bats by the bridge (not sure
whether this is the right time of year, so check with a local).
Another thing I saw when I was out there was this little place called
the Snake Pit. This crazy old coot who used to run the San Antonio
Zoo or something lives on the outskirts, right by a highway. He's got
a building with a whole bunch of snakes, and some snapping turtles and
stuff, and he'll pick up and show you the snakes. He'll also give you
some libertarian (hence, "crazy" ;-) ) political handouts, but that's
a small price to pay.

On May 27, 3:15 am, "**Bigstick**" <NoRe...@NoReply.com> wrote:
> "Frank Rizzo" <champ91...@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>
> news:d2255c79-6927-4ef2-b4b0-86a000b660cb@v26g2000prm.googlegroups.com...
>
>
>
> > On May 25, 11:11 pm, "Brad" <bradla...@gmail.com> wrote:
> >> "Frank Sereno" <fserenonos...@nospamsbcglobal.net> wrote in message
>
> >>news:9Fm_j.2430$co7.1091@nlpi066.nbdc.sbc.com...
>
> >> >http://tinyurl.com/6hupzo
>
> >> >http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports/basketball/bulls/chi08...
>
> >> > The newest addition to the crime blotter is none other than Joakim
> >> > Noah.
> >> > He was arrested for drinking alcohol on a public sidewalk and
> >> > possession
> >> > of marijuana. Not the biggest deal as far as infractions go, but it is
> >> > interesting that the cops didn't let off the local hero (he was in
> >> > Gainesville, home of the University of Florida) with just a warning or
> >> > a
> >> > wink and a nod.
>
> >> At what point does "You're drunk" turn into "We're going to search you"?
> >> Is
> >> that normal behaviour?
>
> >> Anyway, I couldn't care less about this. It's off season, the guy's
> >> allowed
> >> a little fun.
>
> > Agreed. As to your question, that's a mixed bag. If said person is
> > belligerent, you need to check for weapons. However, in the USA I
> > believe in freedoms of privacy that pretty much no longer exist even
> > though the founding fathers wanted it that way. If they want to
> > search, they can use the slippery slope of probable cause.
>
> > Rizzo
>
> The government can steal your property and sell it.
> If you are driving your car with expired tags, they can pull you over,
> confiscate and impound your vehicle and then auction it off to the highest
> bidder.
> If you can not afford to pay the DMV imposed fines ... you're screwed and
> your car will be sold by the government.
> Isn't that nice? Hitler would be proud.
>
> Unbelievable what we have allowed our elected officials to do!

Don't get me started. Everything you said is true, and it is only the
beginning. The masses admire the politicians that promise to take the
assets of the evil rich, and distribute to those who are "less
fortunate". That's another thing. The words they use. Less
fortunate. Conversely the rich are "lucky". No hard work. Just
lucky. Sorry, wrong forum...I could go on for HOURS on this one.

On May 27, 2:11 pm, sv0f <varm...@gmail.com> wrote:
> On May 25, 11:11 pm, "Brad" <bradla...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>
>
> > At what point does "You're drunk" turn into "We're going to search you"? Is
> > that normal behaviour?
>
> I just read a quote from Noah's father Yannick. He basically says "why
> can't a grown man walk down the street drinking a beer?" Why indeed.
> What a country I live in.
>
> Speaking of which, I am writing this from the Spider House cafe in
> Austin, TX, which is a pretty cool place in a pretty cool city. I miss
> the slow decay of the South, humidity melting your jeans into your
> boxers and sweat soaking your boxers into your butt. Seriously. What
> is summer without women in sun dresses and cicadas chirping overhead?
> There are a few things the Bay Area lacks.
>
> Anyway, I'm staying in this weird place called Hardin House. It's a
> complex of houses near the university, a girl's dorm during the school
> year and a bed and breakfast during the summer. The kicker? It's where
> Jenna Bush roomed her freshman year. There is every possibility I am
> sleeping on the same bed where a succession of frat boys made Ms. Bush
> a woman.
>
> It's kinda hot.
>
> Your intrepid reporter
>
> PS: Lee, if you live around here and are free between now and Friday 7
> PM, let me know and we'll grab a beer or three.

Sashank,

You have an eloquence and lunacy in your prose. I like it. Sun
dresses and cicadas. Are we gonna catch lunch or a beer before you
leave here?

Rizzo

On May 27, 3:54 pm, ImLittleJon <ImLittle...@yahoo.com> wrote:
> On May 27, 2:11 pm, sv0f <varm...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > Speaking of which, I am writing this from the Spider House cafe in
> > Austin, TX, which is a pretty cool place in a pretty cool city.
>
> Oh, you absolutely must try Amy's ice cream while you're in Austin.
> It's like Cold Stone Creamery, but much, much better. And if you get
> the right server, you'll get a little show with your ice cream. Some
> of them will hand you the cup, turn their back to you, and then flip
> the ice cream over their shoulder into the cup in your hand. Others
> will sing or dance and such if you tip them.
>
> You might also want to check out the bats by the bridge (not sure
> whether this is the right time of year, so check with a local).
> Another thing I saw when I was out there was this little place called
> the Snake Pit. This crazy old coot who used to run the San Antonio
> Zoo or something lives on the outskirts, right by a highway. He's got
> a building with a whole bunch of snakes, and some snapping turtles and
> stuff, and he'll pick up and show you the snakes. He'll also give you
> some libertarian (hence, "crazy" ;-) ) political handouts, but that's
> a small price to pay.

You have to try "The County Line" bbq if you like BBQ.

On May 27, 8:20 pm, Frank Rizzo <champ91...@yahoo.com> wrote:
> You have to try "The County Line" bbq if you like BBQ.

Oh yeah, I remember that place. That's where chicken was labeled the
vegetarian option.

sv0f wrote:
> On May 25, 11:11 pm, "Brad" <bradla...@gmail.com> wrote:
>> At what point does "You're drunk" turn into "We're going to search you"? Is
>> that normal behaviour?
>
> I just read a quote from Noah's father Yannick. He basically says "why
> can't a grown man walk down the street drinking a beer?" Why indeed.
> What a country I live in.
>
> Speaking of which, I am writing this from the Spider House cafe in
> Austin, TX, which is a pretty cool place in a pretty cool city. I miss
> the slow decay of the South, humidity melting your jeans into your
> boxers and sweat soaking your boxers into your butt. Seriously. What
> is summer without women in sun dresses and cicadas chirping overhead?
> There are a few things the Bay Area lacks.
>
> Anyway, I'm staying in this weird place called Hardin House. It's a
> complex of houses near the university, a girl's dorm during the school
> year and a bed and breakfast during the summer. The kicker? It's where
> Jenna Bush roomed her freshman year. There is every possibility I am
> sleeping on the same bed where a succession of frat boys made Ms. Bush
> a woman.
>
> It's kinda hot.
>
> Your intrepid reporter
>
> PS: Lee, if you live around here and are free between now and Friday 7
> PM, let me know and we'll grab a beer or three.

dang, austin is a little out of my neighborhood.
after the debacle last night, i could use a beer though.....


lee

On May 27, 3:54 pm, ImLittleJon <ImLittle...@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> Oh, you absolutely must try Amy's ice cream while you're in Austin.

I'll look for it. The place I'm staying stocks ice cream in the fridge
so I have been lazy about procuring it myself.

> It's like Cold Stone Creamery, but much, much better. And if you get
> the right server, you'll get a little show with your ice cream. Some
> of them will hand you the cup, turn their back to you, and then flip
> the ice cream over their shoulder into the cup in your hand. Others
> will sing or dance and such if you tip them.

I've had similar experiences at Victoria's secret when buying things
for my wife.

> You might also want to check out the bats by the bridge (not sure
> whether this is the right time of year, so check with a local).

On your recommendation, I did this last night. It had been mentioned
to me but I was planning to blow it off as a tourist attraction. But
it was quite neat and certainly unique.

> Another thing I saw when I was out there was this little place called
> the Snake Pit. This crazy old coot who used to run the San Antonio
> Zoo or something lives on the outskirts, right by a highway. He's got
> a building with a whole bunch of snakes, and some snapping turtles and
> stuff, and he'll pick up and show you the snakes. He'll also give you
> some libertarian (hence, "crazy" ;-) ) political handouts, but that's
> a small price to pay.

No car, so no outskirts.

On May 27, 8:20 pm, Frank Rizzo <champ91...@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> You have to try "The County Line" bbq if you like BBQ.

I'll look for it. And we'll catch a beer soon. I'm in travel hell for
the next week. The good news is I might be hoisting a beer with Hafner
in Seattle next week.

On May 28, 7:53 am, Lee Watkins <lwatkins.nos...@nospam.juno.com>
wrote:
>
> dang, austin is a little out of my neighborhood.

No problem. I should have given you some notice.

> after the debacle last night, i could use a beer though.....

Let me guess: a woman was involved?

On May 27, 9:37 pm, ImLittleJon <ImLittle...@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> Oh yeah, I remember that place. That's where chicken was labeled the
> vegetarian option.

Holy crap that's a good line. I think I'll steal it.

On May 28, 1:06 pm, sv0f <varm...@gmail.com> wrote:
> On May 28, 7:53 am, Lee Watkins <lwatkins.nos...@nospam.juno.com>
> wrote:
>
>
>
> > dang, austin is a little out of my neighborhood.
>
> No problem. I should have given you some notice.
>
> > after the debacle last night, i could use a beer though.....
>
> Let me guess: a woman was involved?

NO, the Spurs game.....Lee's a big time Spurs fan. Oh and that was a
foul BTW...

On Wed, 28 May 2008 17:26:57 -0500, Frank Rizzo wrote
(in article
<3425e397-9bbb-4644-966b-c8e9d2044ec9@w4g2000prd.googlegroups.com>):

> On May 28, 1:06 pm, sv0f <varm...@gmail.com> wrote:
>> On May 28, 7:53 am, Lee Watkins <lwatkins.nos...@nospam.juno.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>>
>>
>>> dang, austin is a little out of my neighborhood.
>>
>> No problem. I should have given you some notice.
>>
>>> after the debacle last night, i could use a beer though.....
>>
>> Let me guess: a woman was involved?
>
> NO, the Spurs game.....Lee's a big time Spurs fan. Oh and that was a
> foul BTW...

Berry created the contact - would have been no contact if Berry hadn't moved
right.

On May 28, 6:56 pm, David <david...@attbi.com> wrote:
> On Wed, 28 May 2008 17:26:57 -0500, Frank Rizzo wrote
> (in article
> <3425e397-9bbb-4644-966b-c8e9d2044...@w4g2000prd.googlegroups.com>):
>
>
>
> > On May 28, 1:06 pm, sv0f <varm...@gmail.com> wrote:
> >> On May 28, 7:53 am, Lee Watkins <lwatkins.nos...@nospam.juno.com>
> >> wrote:
>
> >>> dang, austin is a little out of my neighborhood.
>
> >> No problem. I should have given you some notice.
>
> >>> after the debacle last night, i could use a beer though.....
>
> >> Let me guess: a woman was involved?
>
> > NO, the Spurs game.....Lee's a big time Spurs fan. Oh and that was a
> > foul BTW...
>
> Berry created the contact - would have been no contact if Berry hadn't moved
> right.

Doesn't matter. That's a totally simple and incorrect interpretation
and inconsistent with how the game is called. Fish wasn't verticle he
was lunging forward and Barry was trying to get an open look, not
hurling his body into Fish. If Fish was straight up verticle you
would be correct. If Barry can make the case that he was trying to
avoid contact, and player is not verticle, it's automatic. BTW, the
league agreed with me. http://tinyurl.com/4njfmh

It's not like offensive guys don't create contact to get to the line.
Check Corey Maggette some time. It's Barry, not Berry.

sv0f wrote:
> On May 28, 7:53 am, Lee Watkins <lwatkins.nos...@nospam.juno.com>
> wrote:
>> dang, austin is a little out of my neighborhood.
>
> No problem. I should have given you some notice.
>
>> after the debacle last night, i could use a beer though.....
>
> Let me guess: a woman was involved?

only if kobe got in more trouble after the game......

lee

On May 30, 7:57 am, Lee Watkins <lwatkins.nos...@nospam.juno.com>
wrote:
> sv0f wrote:
> > Let me guess: a woman was involved?
>
> only if kobe got in more trouble after the game......

Or maybe Sashank was subtly implying that Tim Duncan is a woman. :-)