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Calvin's Curse - Injuries

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by gfab-babyboi, Jan 25, 2007.

  1. gfab-babyboi

    gfab-babyboi Member
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    Hmm, anybody else notice that once the Rockets let Calvin go, it seems the Rockets have gone thru the worst spell of injuries in the history of the franchise? Its like Calvin was the good karma, and once they abandoned him when that case came up, all these out of the blue injuries have started to happen. IMO, we need to get him back involved with the franchise some how some way
     
  2. dookiester

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    bring him back. i loved hearing him and bill talk about whatever random baked good people sent them. those guys are the best color-play by play combination ever.
     
  3. Nick

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    He was still around when injuries hit each of the "big 3" in 1997. (did you see their record when all 3 played? They could have ended up winning 65+ games).

    He was still around when Barkley's tricep popped in game 4 of the first round playoff game against the Jazz (a series we would have won as a #8 seed, if he didn't get hurt at that moment).

    He was still around when Francis missed almost half a season due to "migrains"... of course, that got us Yao.

    Maybe the culprit is KEITH JONES!!! But honestly, health is just as big of a key component to "winning it all" as talent/skill and execution. Its just as lucky to have a "healthy" team as it is to be right when it comes to drafting/developing a Yao Ming or Dirk Nowitski.
     
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    My own personal opinion is that this is a subject best kept on the down-low.

    (touch wood!!)
     
  5. Yetti

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    Although I liked the Bill/Calvin combo I did not like all the fooling around with the baked goods. It's not a comedy show but a sports contest and serious accurate commentary is appreciated. Bring back Calvin, after all he is a rockets 'Hero'
     
  6. KaiSeR SoZe

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    :rolleyes:

    there was plenty 'serious' talk
     
  7. tinman

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    I posted something like this along time ago.
    I totally agree.
    Get Calvin back.
     
  8. JayZ750

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    Calvin = Color
    Vernon Maxwell = Play by play

    maybe, maybe no?
     
  9. tinman

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    During game interviews, Max spoke rather well, no F bombs.
     
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    Bill.....these cookies are good!!! :D
     
  11. Cannonball

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    Funnier than Clyde and his Deke impressions.
     
  12. tinman

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    What about BOKI's curse?

    All Euros after BOKI on the Rockets will ride the pine!
     
  13. buzz1701

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    Bring Calvin back...he was found innocent and he's way better than Clyde and Bullard combined!
     
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    How about some "Bring Back Calvin" chants from the Rowdies during slower portions of home games?
     
  15. heypartner

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    I have to say this team has been cursed for a loooong time.

    but you know what, we have also been blessed with great lottery luck during years with great big men in the draft.

    in fact, i'd say that the lottery luck (including the Moses "lottery") is being diametrically opposed by the injury curse. It's like the bball gods want us to have the great centers but still want to make us work for it. Unlike SA, who gets the luck with no curse. What's up with that! bastids.
     
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    I swear to God, there was one game back in 02 where Bill and Calvin -after eating some cookies- sounded high as hell. They laughed constantly for the last 5 minutes of the broadcast.

    It was.....AWESOME.
     
  17. Docsdock

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    Rowdies, DO IT :D :D :D
     
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    The game where they got all "giggly" were always the best. :)
     
  19. gfab-babyboi

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    I so forgot about Barkley injury...that killed that team, and our chance to face the BULLS
     
  20. DaDakota

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    I think it is JVG ( I know shocker :D ), he has a cloud hanging over him.....he is bad luck !

    DD
     

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