This guy just must not like the Rockets. The only time he ever writes about them is after a loss with the intention of bashing the players,coaches and whatever else he can think of. He loves to bash Steve especially. For one he needs to stop writing about a sport in which I get a feeling he has never been a part of or around, and secondly he needs to stop writing all this negative BS about the rockets. For those who don't know who Fran Blinebury is he is a sports writer for the Houston Chronicle ------------------ www.truebballfansite.homestead.com
The best part about Blinebury is his maniac use of absolutely awful metaphors. I'm going to read his article now and I just know I can come back with a gem... ------------------ "He said hop on his back and he was goin' ta take us to the promise land...and that' what he done." -- Robert Horry '95
The reason why he says what he does is because the editorial section of the Sports page is used to pretty much get attention (bash the home team)... It happens here with the Arizona Republic... I don't think you'll find a newspaper in a major city that uses their writers to praise the local team in the editorial section... Praise doesn't sell newspapers, controversy does... That's the bottom line cuz Fran says so! Ok, that was a lame one by me... ------------------ Check out my homepage! Loads of sports pics! http://www.public.asu.edu/~sykim/
Who do I see situated along the baseline of the press row tonight while watching the game? None other than Fran Blinebury. Can't wait to see what he writes about the game. ------------------ www.truebballfansite.homestead.com
Tacoma Park Legend, Fran will not write a editorial about he Rockets if they win. He needs Rocket strife to support his witty rambling metaphors. ------------------
"Everything is a whoosh or a blur as each player moves up and down the floor like a hummingbird on a caffeine bender." "...like a stiletto through the side of the defense" --Any questions?? ------------------ "He said hop on his back and he was goin' ta take us to the promise land...and that' what he done." -- Robert Horry '95
Well, i'm thinking just like tacoma, today. I was just about to post how stupid he is and how he needs to stick to football. What about this quote: He has got to be the ONLY person in the world that would say that, especially after Webber goes for 37 points. What a freaking idiot. ------------------ "I'm not going to censor myself or my opinions because some are sensitive...fire away!" --Jeff 12/7/00
Though the guy does proceed to unload after evry loss, you have to admit, this quote makes some sense: "Francis doesn't know when to shoot. Mobley doesn't know when not to shoot. Shandon Anderson gets forgotten, Kenny Thomas gets lost and Maurice Taylor needs somebody to introduce him to a rebound." ------------------ NOTHING BUT .NET CLUTCHCITY.NET
Good point, well at least the Rockets spoiled his trip to the great North West. I could tell he was mad the rockets were doing well when Mo threw down the unbelievable jam on Ewing and Fran sat there uninterested. ------------------ www.truebballfansite.homestead.com
They know they do not have the one monster like Shaquille Oneal or Tim Duncan or Karl Malone or Rasheed Wallace to shove the ball down your throat.So what they do is keep the ball moving all around until your neck gets tied into a pretzel knot and your head gets dizzy. Huh? Chris Webber? The metaphors are cute n' all but make sure they support accurate statements first, man. ------------------
Yeah Clutch...But I think he plagerized that quote from your recaps. booster...Isn't that the dumbest quote you've seen in years, aside from anything Shaq says? Last year I was thinking that Webber is better than Duncan and better offensively than Garnett. And Fran fails to even mention Webber when he is TALKING ABOUT THE KINGS!! goddd. what a really, really bad quote. ------------------ "I'm not going to censor myself or my opinions because some are sensitive...fire away!" --Jeff 12/7/00
Who really cares about whether or not Fran likes the Rockets??? Just because he works for the Chronicle doesn't mean he has to be a homer... It shouldn't matter what his opinion is, as long as if it doesn't influence you... While you may disagree with what he says, he catches the reader's attention... That is the ultimate compliment to a journalist... He's at the Chron to stir things up, not to please Rocket fans... ------------------ Check out my homepage! Loads of sports pics! http://www.public.asu.edu/~sykim/
Kidrock you are so wrong. Trying to catch people's attention is exactly what is wrong with journalism. Have you ever heard about the phenomina that most national crises happen during sweeps week? Look it up. FRAN BLINEBURY SUCKS. HE IS THE WORST WRITER EVER. ------------------
fromobile-I'm not saying that I agree with Blinebury's tactics, or that it's right... What I am saying is that he's doing what he has to do... Like it or not... Obviously, the Chron agrees with me if he has been there for what 15-20 years? You're right, newspapers should be writing about news, rather than creating news, but sadly whatever causes reaction, publicity, money, etc is priority #1 for the media... If this wasn't the case, you wouldn't see tabloids, or trade rumors, stuff like that... ------------------ Check out my homepage! Loads of sports pics! http://www.public.asu.edu/~sykim/
Here's an example, if I started a thread on how great the Rockets are, will people reply on it? Just clutchcity.net alone is a good example as to how negative controversy is more fun to talk about. Here, I'll start the thread just to prove my point... ------------------ Louisville Rockets my ass
damn it, somebody actually replied on that thread... fromobile, you've won the battle, but the war is not over... grr... ------------------ Louisville Rockets my ass
Here is his latest article. It doesn't seem so bad in my opinion. Also, his daughter is way, way, way hot. Olajuwon, Ewing back where it began By FRAN BLINEBURY SEATTLE -- They took the court wearing enough wraps, pads and bandages to outfit several generations of mummies. They bumped knuckles, exchanged nods, if not grins, squared off for the opening tap and on the first possession of the night at Key Arena assumed their familiar places under the backboard. Patrick Ewing spun to his left, Hakeem Olajuwon leaped to his right, reaching out with one hand, trying to make the steal and then they were down on the floor, a pair of giant dinosaurs wrestling once more in the primordial ooze. The first time Olajuwon and Ewing met on a basketball court was in the 1984 NCAA championship game across town at the Kingdome, a gray, dreary, hulking old place that finally was dynamited into oblivion last spring. Now the dust begins to settle as well on the careers of two of the all-time great NBA centers, two men known as much for their effort, their competitive fire, as for their accomplishments. How ironic that it was Houston-Georgetown then, matching up a pair of talented young colts, and now it is Houston-Seattle back in the same city as two war horses near the finish line. "Fitting," said Olajuwon. "I don't remember many specifics about that first game. Just that it was for the championship. That it was Patrick and Georgetown and they had such a big reputation, and there was such a buildup. "What made it special was hearing about Georgetown, about Patrick Ewing, about their great defense and their tough, physical style. "What I remember most, of course, is we lost the last game I ever played in college." 16 years of fun and games It was Georgetown 84-75. Patrick had 10 points. Hakeem scored 15. But it was the start of a wonderfully competitive rivalry with Ewing now in its 16th season. They were inextricably linked not just because they play the same position and are of the same generation, but also by the way they entered the NBA. Because the Rockets won the rights to the No. 1 draft pick via coin flip for the second straight year and landed Olajuwon in 1984, the NBA changed the rules and instituted the draft lottery system and Ewing became the first pick of the New York Knicks in 1985. Olajuwon in Houston. Ewing in New York. Separated by about 1,500 miles, but always tethered, mutual yardsticks that each used to gauge their progress. "Patrick was the warrior," Olajuwon said. "He was a symbol of the Eastern Conference for years. The differences between the East and West are not so great now. But it used to be that when you went East, you knew it was going to be physical, so tough. And that was Patrick." Through the years, they developed an abiding mutual respect and through the wars they have come to be warm acquaintances, if not close friends. "We joke and tease each other before games," Olajuwon said. "Patrick is actually different than you would expect by looking at his face, that expression in the games." They came out of Saturday night with 2,200 regular-season games between them. They have played a combined 275 playoff games, 23 All-Star Games, scored 49,891 points and grabbed 24,019 rebounds. Trading shots Olajuwon and Ewing were voted among the NBA's 50 greatest players. But what has separated their careers since that first meeting as collegians is the two NBA titles won by Hakeem, the first over Ewing and the Knicks in that classic seven-game war. "It was the ultimate battle," Olajuwon said. "It was everything a championship series is supposed to be -- seven games of testing your limits. It was so hard going against (Charles) Oakley and (Anthony) Mason and always Patrick." The difference was the fingertip that Olajuwon got on John Starks' open jumper in the final seconds of Game 6 that would have won the title for the Knicks. The Rockets won in seven and Olajuwon's legacy as a champion was secured. Without an NBA title, Ewing was shipped out as a scapegoat by the Knicks after 15 years of service and winds up a continent away, playing out the string, yet renewing an age-old battle. They trade jumpers and trade knowing looks. Ewing labors for six points and seven rebounds. Olajuwon spins and shoots 7-for-9 for 17 points, five rebounds and is alive defensively for five blocked shots as the Rockets win 111-104. "I'm going to remind Patrick that this is where we first played," Olajuwon said. "He'll laugh and say that he won. "But I'll be setting him up for the big one. I'll remind him about '94." A pair of old warriors, as the dust settles. [This message has been edited by Kim (edited December 10, 2000).]
If it gets the readers excited, he'll do it. You're now excited. People like to hear they're doing great when they obviously are, and otherwise you've got to find something to talk about besides doing this headline all the time: Rockets Finding Their Way: Mediocrity Attained - Can Above Average Record Be Far Away? But what pisses me off is what pissed off other people, he doesn't seem to do any research. How can you not know that CWebb IS one of the monsters of the league? Also all the negativity is foolish. He could spend 5-10 minutes to do the following research: Records for Teams Avg. WestConf 11-9 Mean WestConf 10-7 Avg. EastConf. 9-11 Mean EastConf. 7-10 This means, and the numbers don't lie, Franny, that the Rockets aren't a bad team. For the West, they're average, for the east they're well above average. Having an average, but exciting, team while rebuilding is a pretty good thing, I believe. And make no mistake, they still are rebuilding, how many seasons did Dream play before they won a championship? They're closer to one now than in the early years of Hakeem, I think. ------------------ The latest article isn't bad. He does nostalgia pretty well. I can't comment about his daughter. [This message has been edited by Admore (edited December 10, 2000).]
Lets not over analyze Fran blinberry...just a simple he sucks will do. Personally I think OldManBernie is Blinberry ugh..Yousuck! ------------------
