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"The Onion" rubs salt in the wounds ...
May 21, 2009 by
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Celtics: 'That Was A Reasonable Amount Of Time To Be In The Playoffs' (theonion.com)BOSTON—Boston head coach Doc Rivers expressed disappointment Monday in being eliminated in the second round of the NBA playoffs, but deemed the Celtics' four weeks of postseason play to...
Now I don't feel so bad ...
May 21, 2009 by
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Remember how the Celtics blew a double-digit lead in the fourth quarter of Game Six against Orlando (sports.yahoo.com)? Remember how everyone said that the C's really dropped the ball and squandered a great opportunity to advance to the conference finals, that it was downright...
Not with a bang, but with a whisper ...
May 18, 2009 by
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"Defending NBA champions" had a nice ring to it while it lasted :(Now, it would be easy to blame injuries for the team's second round exit last night (nba.com); I mean, we've all been prepared as Celtics fans to use that excuse in the event that our team would eventually...
John Cena, WWE champion ... and bandwagon jumper?
May 15, 2009 by
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Images from sports.yahoo.comThese pictures were taken at the same game, yet it appears that Mister Cena would like to have it both ways.Come on, Johnny boy, pick a side and stick with it ... you're from Massachusetts, for pity's sake, the choice should be obvious!EDIT: I failed...
Some more "Onion" levity ...
May 15, 2009 by
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... Maybe this will help soothe the sting of having to face yet another decisive Game Seven (nba.com).Startled Glen Davis Retracts Head Into Body (theonion.com)Ewww, the skin around his neck-hole looks all wrinkly and gross ...
BigBabyMan!
May 14, 2009 by
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I've basically ignored the entire playoff run here on the blog ... No mention of the incredible seven-game series against Chicago. Not a peep about the amazing Game Five comeback versus the Magic. Nothing.So, now that I've finally decided to post again, why not make my return...
Like Kevin Garnett, ANYTHING IS POSSIBULLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL ...
April 16, 2009 by
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... except playing in the postseason, apparently (boston).In an interview this morning on Boston sports radio station WEEI, Celtics coach Doc Rivers said it was likely that Kevin Garnett would not be available to play at all in the playoffs."After today there's no way he can...
Marc Spears doesn't read comic books
March 26, 2009 by
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Whilst browsing the Boston Globe website this morning, my eyes were drawn towards this excerpt from an article penned by one Marc Spears (boston.com):Garnett said he's looking forward to the added workload next week."That's fine. I'm with whatever the program calls...
The Onion comments on Marbury signing
March 05, 2009 by
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Stephon Marbury Embroils Celtics' Big 3 In Elaborate Shakespearean Intrigue (theonion.com)When the Celtics lost Sunday's home game to Detroit 105-95, Marbury, who was scoreless in his 12 minutes of play, could be seen smiling coldly from the bench as Pierce and Allen displayed...
We are the knights who say ... C(eltics)!
February 05, 2009 by
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Kevin Garnett + Monty Python = COMEDY GOLDNARRATOR: The time was 711 A.D., the Dark Ages. All across the land, men and women thirsted for the heart, hustle and soul of the game. The likes of which were said to be only found in ... the Holy G. Unfortunately, via sorcery and deceit,...
Marbury question still up in the air
January 27, 2009 by
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As you certainly know by now, Stephon has gone on record claiming that he received a verbal commitment from the Celtics that they will sign him once the Knicks buy out his contract, but now the Boston Herald comes out with a report disputing those claims (news.bostonherald.com) .....
Can you dig it, sucka?
January 24, 2009 by
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During Thursday's 10-point victory over the Magic (nba.com), I noticed that Orlando big man Dwight Howard kept looking at his right hand after scoring a basket ... At first, I thought Dwight might've jammed a finger or otherwise injured the hand, but apparently that's just...
ESPN.Com's take on the greatest sports franchise ...
January 22, 2009 by
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After reading David Fleming's article over at Page 2 yesterday (sports.espn.go.com), my mind immediately jumped to those "Really!?! with Seth and Amy" skits from Weekend Update (snltranscripts.jt.org) ...Really? You're seriously going to argue that the Pittsburgh...
Thanks to "Dino Radja Experience" (Dino don't use no articles) for the shout-out!
January 07, 2009 by
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I'd like to thank the fine folks over at "The Dino Radja Experience" (an hilarious Celtics-centric podcast that you all should check out) for giving my old website a plug on the December 30th edition (newengland.comcastsportsnet.com) of their program ... Of course, I...
"Cousy looks like a dwarf ... "
January 04, 2009 by
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The College of the Holy Cross has decided to dedicate the latest issue of the school's official magazine to one of their most famous alumni ... You might recognize the name Bob Cousy, ever heard of him?The college has seen fit to provide several features from the magazine and make...
Anyone still watch the Simpsons?
December 08, 2008 by
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If not, you might have been interested in last night's episode ... You can click here (hulu.com) for the relevant clip in case you missed it.Betting PeopleExcerpt (The Burns and the Bees : s.20 : ep.8) | 01:13 | At a Billionaire's Retreat, Burns bets a million dollars and Smithers...
Ha ha, Rondo made Iverson cry!
November 21, 2008 by
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As if last night's beatdown (sports.yahoo.com) wasn't bad enough for the Answer ..."Leave me alone, ya big bully!"
The creepiest Jose Calderon fan ever
November 18, 2008 by
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I noticed this scene unfolding during the game against Toronto last week (November 10th), and just knew that I had to take some snapshots for (ahem) posterity's sake.Now, we can't know for sure what exactly this dude is staring at, but the possibilities alone are seriously...
Four former Celtics have their college jerseys retired (with video)
November 17, 2008 by
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Via the Worcester Telegram and Gazette (telegram.com):Holy Cross is proud of its basketball history, and everyone in yesterday’s sold-out Hart Center crowd would likely agree that the afternoon was yet another majestic moment to remember.The college retired the jerseys of all-time...
Did you miss me?
October 28, 2008 by
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Of course you didn't.Well, for those of you who even bother to still check the RSS feeds for this li'l ol' blog of mine, I feel that I owe you some kind of an explanation for the dearth of new content to be found ... Now, if you'll remember ALLLLLL the way back to my...
100 Celtics clips on YouTube!
October 25, 2008 by
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Click here (youtube.com) to start the playlist and watch all 100 videos in a row; estimated playing time is 4 hours and 48 minutes (!), so you might want to clear your schedule before proceeding ...Otherwise, you can scroll down and browse my makeshift "table of contents"...
White House goes green
September 20, 2008 by
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Click here (whitehouse.gov) for the official transcript concerning the Celtics' trip to the White House, which includes photos and video ... President Bush Welcomes NBA Champion Boston Celtics to the White House East Room3:04 P.M. EDTTHE PRESIDENT: Welcome to the White House. ...
Cassell to sign ... with the New England Patriots
September 14, 2008 by
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According to Thursday's edition of Comcast Sports Tonight (comcastsportsnet.com):Boy, they must really be desperate to find a replacement for Tom Brady ... Hey, Cassell, Cassel; it's all the same, right?
"Big Baby" waxes ... down where? DOWN THERE!
August 27, 2008 by
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Thanks to a posting on Perkisabeast.com, I ended up discovering this mini-interview with Glen Davis on the official ACEforMen body-grooming website (aceformen.com).Very, shall we say, "enlightening":ACE: Do you have any superstitions about grooming during season? GD:Yes!...
Darius Miles: low-risk investment, or deal-breaking asshole?
August 23, 2008 by
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Well, there had been rumors of interest on the Celtics' part for the last month or so, but yesterday it was made official:Darius Miles signs non-guaranteed contract (boston.com)You remember young Darius, don't you? The guy who - at the time - was the highest pick ever to come...
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