From: exujeff@exu.ericsson.se (Jeff Thompson)
Subject: Re: POGO-stick RETIRES (yes,aint kidding)
Organization: Ericsson Network Systems, Inc.
Date: Fri, 24 Jul 1992 21:25:06 GMT

In article <1992Jul24.195754.26482@oracle.us.oracle.com> rpierce@oracle.com (Russell Pierce) writes:
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>From: rpierce@oracle.com (Russell Pierce)
>Subject: Re: POGO-stick RETIRES (yes,aint kidding)
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>        So, the NBA isn't challenging the Worm anymore.  What a dork!
>        The guy is at the peak of his game, and he doesn't want to play
>        anymore because his mentor/coach left.  I'm real sorry Dennis
>        but give me a break.  This is the real world and you can't
>        always have everything the way you want it.  
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>        In response to the previous postings, I agree, why doesn't he become
>        a more complete player if he isn't being challenged.  His ball
>        handling, passing and shooting could all use improvement.
>        ALso the point of his 3 pt. shooting makes no sense to me.
>        How many did he shoot last year-I don't have stats but I would
>        guess he didn't shoot more that 30, and probably made 10-12 of
>        them.  

>        Judging from the posts on this so far, it looks like there
>        are two strings here.  The Pissston fans who are bummed that
>        he's quitting, and the rest of us who don't really care.
>        If he's not man enough to challenge himself, who needs the
>        him.

>        No wonder his name is RODman.
>	
>        On an entirely different string, from watching Jason Kidd
>        play in the Bay Area Pro-Am league, I don't see him playing
>        at Cal for more than 2 years.  He is a helluva ballplayer
>        and could probably step into the NBA right now.  Great passer,
>        shoots the three, runs the court, plays hellacious D, and
>        loves the monster jam.  Very impressive!!


>        HAVE A HOOP FILLED WEEKEND


>                Russ        

I have a challenge for RODMAN.....trade him to the BULLS for B.J. and KING 
and see if he can get along with M.J. and PIP.
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