1. Welcome! Please take a few seconds to create your free account to post threads, make some friends, remove a few ads while surfing and much more. ClutchFans has been bringing fans together to talk Houston Sports since 1996. Join us!

Old School Rocket: Mike Newlin

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Tyree, Mar 26, 2004.

Tags:
  1. Tyree

    Tyree Member

    Joined:
    Nov 21, 2003
    Messages:
    647
    Likes Received:
    3
    I dont know if this is the right forum, but he was a rocket and wanted to get attention before tmrw....basically tmrw morning I am flying with my dad and one of his clients who is partners with Mike NEwlin (ex rocket) who is also coming on the plane to the sweet 16 game for Texas this wknd. I am too young to really know much about the guy and wanted to know as much as i could in like 6 hours before I leave....anything I should ask him? anyone even remember him on this board lol? Mods if this is wrong forum please move or delete...thanks



    http://www.clutchfans.net/playerinfo.cfm?PlayerID=130
     
    #1 Tyree, Mar 26, 2004
  2. ragingFire

    ragingFire Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Jan 13, 2003
    Messages:
    1,671
    Likes Received:
    0
    Ask Mike if it hurt scraping the floor with his face diving for loose ball. ;)
     
    #2 ragingFire, Mar 26, 2004
  3. Doc Rocket

    Doc Rocket Member

    Joined:
    May 16, 2000
    Messages:
    621
    Likes Received:
    165
    Talk to Mike about the differences between the game now and when he played. Ask him if he would still take Lebron over Yao (At one point he said he would)? Talk to him about the 'art of shooting' I know Mike pretty well. He's a great conversationalist so just let him talk and respond to what he says.

    One thing I bet is that when you get back, you'll think Mike is a GREAT guy. He really is a very sweet person and is a FREAKING genius! Seriously!

    Let me know how it goes.
     
    #3 Doc Rocket, Mar 26, 2004
  4. DaDakota

    DaDakota Balance wins
    Supporting Member

    Joined:
    Mar 14, 1999
    Messages:
    129,388
    Likes Received:
    39,960
    He put something in his orange juice to grow in High school, I think it was arsenic or something...he will remember.

    DD
     
    #4 DaDakota, Mar 26, 2004
  5. outlaw

    outlaw Member

    Joined:
    Feb 15, 1999
    Messages:
    4,496
    Likes Received:
    3
    he used to fill in for Calvin Murphy on the broadcasts but I guess Van Chancellor is the designated sub now.
     
    #5 outlaw, Mar 26, 2004
  6. jopatmc

    jopatmc Member

    Joined:
    Sep 4, 2002
    Messages:
    15,370
    Likes Received:
    390
    ask him to say "slush" ten times real fast.
     
    #6 jopatmc, Mar 26, 2004
  7. AroundTheWorld

    AroundTheWorld Member

    Joined:
    Feb 3, 2000
    Messages:
    83,288
    Likes Received:
    62,281
    Those 1975-1976 numbers are really good!
     
    #7 AroundTheWorld, Mar 26, 2004
  8. withmustard

    withmustard Member

    Joined:
    Dec 14, 2002
    Messages:
    3,302
    Likes Received:
    2,309
    was it iodine, someone told me to try it when i was 11. i never did, should have, i'm only 5'10
     
    #8 withmustard, Mar 26, 2004
  9. AroundTheWorld

    AroundTheWorld Member

    Joined:
    Feb 3, 2000
    Messages:
    83,288
    Likes Received:
    62,281
    I believe that would have had an adverse effect on growing.

    And on living.
     
    #9 AroundTheWorld, Mar 26, 2004
  10. Dallas Rocket

    Dallas Rocket Member

    Joined:
    Jun 17, 2001
    Messages:
    1,143
    Likes Received:
    7
    Mike Newlin was tough, hardnosed, fearless, smart and a really good shooter. Watched him play a bunch. Got almost more than was possible out of his natural ability.

    Boy, we could use someone like that right now ;)

    D R
     
    #10 Dallas Rocket, Mar 26, 2004
  11. montgo

    montgo Member

    Joined:
    Jul 17, 2000
    Messages:
    945
    Likes Received:
    0
    We called him the "Shark".......this was his nickname......tough as nails......fearless like a shark and kinda looked like one.....I am pretty sure everyone knows about his nickname....ask him about it
     
    #11 montgo, Mar 26, 2004
  12. Tyree

    Tyree Member

    Joined:
    Nov 21, 2003
    Messages:
    647
    Likes Received:
    3
    man just got to atlanta for the game....the guy is very smart but very opinionated....dont have long to type but hes an interesting guy
     
    #12 Tyree, Mar 26, 2004
  13. rockHEAD

    rockHEAD Member

    Joined:
    Mar 22, 1999
    Messages:
    10,337
    Likes Received:
    123
    only? poor baby... :(
     
    #13 rockHEAD, Mar 26, 2004
  14. DaDakota

    DaDakota Balance wins
    Supporting Member

    Joined:
    Mar 14, 1999
    Messages:
    129,388
    Likes Received:
    39,960
    It was IODINE, that suppossedly made him grow...ask him about it.

    DD
     
    #14 DaDakota, Mar 27, 2004
  15. Shark44

    Shark44 71er
    Supporting Member

    Joined:
    Sep 21, 1999
    Messages:
    4,823
    Likes Received:
    9,535
    Newlin is my all-time fav Roc, because he played with such heart.
     
    #15 Shark44, Mar 27, 2004
  16. Tyree

    Tyree Member

    Joined:
    Nov 21, 2003
    Messages:
    647
    Likes Received:
    3
    well he was a very nice guy, but didnt think too highly of the rockets or the nba as a whole....interesting guy and he likes to talk..
     
    #16 Tyree, Mar 27, 2004
  17. Tyree

    Tyree Member

    Joined:
    Nov 21, 2003
    Messages:
    647
    Likes Received:
    3
    he could go on and on bout the difference btwn the game now and old....he hates it now refuses to go to many games...doesnt like the music (tim)....he claims that all players ability comes in length of their arms, says thats yaos problem and why he cant jump? he talked about ratliff having huge arms and thats why he plays yao very well, he also likes Jim Jackson, besides that hates the rockets..
     
    #17 Tyree, Mar 27, 2004
(You must log in or sign up to post here.)

Share This Page