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Clippers 113 - Memphis 110 - It Was a Struggle, but We'll Take It

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 02:23:39 -0500

More photos » by Gus Ruelas - AP Together again. Browse more photos » Final - 11.7.2009 1234Total Memphis Grizzlies 29 31 22 28 110 Los Angeles Clippers 23 32 27 31 113 Complete Coverage > After winning easily in Oakland last night, the Clippers had a flat start in their return home against the Grizzlies tonight. They fell behind 10-2, and see...

WCHA coming down on CFB's?

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 21:27:00 -0500

It would appear that the WCHA is going to be cracking down even harder on the checking from behind infractions this season. Wisconsin's forward Craig Smith got an additional game suspension on top of his game disqualification that he received from last Saturday night's game against the Mavericks when Smith checked Mavericks player Geoff Irwin from behind, because of the check from behind the Mavericks forwards is out with the dreaded undisclosed upper body injury.

Smith originally received a major penalty and game disqualification for checking from behind against Minnesota State-Mankato Oct. 24. That meant Smith would have to sit out Friday's series opener.

But Eaves said he was notified by the WCHA that Smith has had another game added to that punishment. Eaves didn't disagree with the action because Smith didn't appear to slow down when he crosschecked Mankato left winger Geoff Irwin into the boards in the third period of a 3-2 loss.
[Madison.Com]

Playa Vista, Clippers October 27 - Griffin and Dunleavy talk about the Injury

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:51:32 -0500

More photos » by Chris Pizzello - AP Look on the bright side: more minutes for Craig Smith. Browse more photos » I just left a press availability with MDsr and Blake Griffin a few moments ago. Or as I quipped with the ClipperWidow as I left the house, a 'depress availability.' But it turned out not to be quite as depressing as I thought. There is also a new release from the Clilppers o...

Clippers Club Optimism Special Report

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 11:28:27 -0500

More photos » by Mark J. Terrill - AP Hey Clipper Curse, is that all you got? A stress fracture? Browse more photos » The President of Club Optimism, Citizen Zhiv left an extensive comment on the Blake Griffin injury post. He chose not to put it on the Front Page in order to avoid bumping things like game and season previews down. He was wrong. This is much more important than that othe...

Notes from Playa Vista - Last Full Clippers Practice Before the Season

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:57:16 -0500

More photos » by Gus Ruelas - AP Baron and Blake are game time decisions. Browse more photos » Well, if you were hoping to hear that all 15 Clippers practiced today, you're going to be disappointed. Neither Blake Griffin nor Baron Davis participated, although everyone else did including Marcus Camby. Starting with Camby, coach isn't saying for sure whether or not he'll play tomorrow nigh...

Catching Up - Clippers - Jazz and Clippers - Lakers

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:13:18 -0500

More photos » by Mark J. Terrill - AP Craig Smith was by far the most effective Clipper against the Lakers. Browse more photos » Saturdays of course, I tend to be Coach Steve instead of ClipperSteve, coaching the offspring on their AYSO teams. ClipperMax's team remains undefeated after a rousing 4-1 victory in Huntington Beach, while ClipperZoe and her teammates battled valiantly against the firs...

Thoughts in Advance of the Weekend Games

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 00:22:44 -0500

More photos » by Eric Gay - AP Blake will likely get another start against the Jazz. Browse more photos » I stopped by Playa Vista today and got to watch a fair amount of the Clippers' practice. Unfortunately, I also got to see Craig Smith sort of roll onto Marcus Camby's ankle and watch Camby hobble off the court. (I guess my iPod touch wasn't connected to the Wi-Fi after all, beca...

Day Four of Training Camp - Really Quick Thoughts

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 15:25:08 -0500

I've got about 10 minutes. I'll try to get you some info, and will give you some more details tonight. Keep an eye on the You Tube channel for the Clippers - you can see MDsr's comments there when they are posted, which should be pretty soon. Still no Blake Superior, and he's officially a scratch for Sunday's game in Oakland, for any of you fans up there. We got to see more of the Blue vs. White scrimmage today, which was good. The White team consisted of Kam...

Introducing the TimberClippers

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 01:45:48 -0500

More photos » by Chris Pizzello - AP Craig Smith used to destroy the Clippers. He thinks it's the warm weather. Browse more photos » So, as you may know already, I was at the press availability with the newest Clippers, Craig Smith, Sebastian Telfair and Mark Madsen today. MDsr also answered some questions for the press. The videos are available at the Clippers YouTube Channel, and were lin...

Kahn's latest move sends Telfair, Smith, and Madsen packing

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 19:57:55 -0500

Since becoming GM of the Wolves back in May, David Kahn has taken the Wolves through what already has to be among the largest re-vamping efforts this franchise has seen. Etan Thomas, Darius Songaila, Oleksiy Pecherov, Jonny Flynn, and Wayne Ellington are all new faces on this year's roster, and we're still waiting to see if the Wolves end up signing Ricky Rubio. Add Quentin Richardson to the litany of first-time Timberwolves - the team acquired "Q" from the Clippers in a d...

Timberwolves-Cavaliers Lines Preview

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 07:27:59 -0500

The Minnesota Timberwolves and the Cleveland Cavaliers will both be trying to pick up a win on Friday when they battle at Quicken Loans Arena. Oddsmakers currently have the Cavaliers listed as 14-point favorites versus the Timberwolves, while the game's total has not yet been posted. The Timberwolves were defeated 96-88 by the 76ers last time out, as 10-point underdogs. That game's combined score fell UNDER the night's posted total of 200.5. Rodney Carney netted 21 points, and Cra...

Thunder-Timberwolves Odds Preview

Sun, 22 Mar 2009 08:20:38 -0500

The Oklahoma City Thunder and the Minnesota Timberwolves will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at Target Center. Oddsmakers currently have the Thunder listed as 1-point favorites versus the Timberwolves, while the game's total has not yet been posted. Kevin Durant paced Oklahoma City with 24 points and 12 rebounds in its 101-94 loss to Utah on Friday night. Utah covered as 5-point road favorites as the game played under the 200-point total posted by oddsmakers. C...

Boston College Does It Again

Mon, 16 Feb 2009 11:57:14 -0500

First Boston College beats North Carolina. Then Boston College loses to Harvard. Then Boston College beats Duke.

Boston College's Flex Motion Offense

Fri, 26 Oct 2007 06:43:12 -0500

Al Skinner has used the flex motion to great success leading the Eagles to five-straight NCAA tournament berths, not an easy feat given they competed in the Big East and more recently the ACC power conferences. Players like Craig Smith and Jared Dudley have been perfect for this system.