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From: wetcw@pyuxa.UUCP (T C Wheeler)
Newsgroups: net.sport.hoops
Subject: Re: NBA Madness
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Date: Thu, 31-May-84 08:51:16 EDT
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Posted: Thu May 31 08:51:16 1984
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Well, now that the wrath of the hoopers has befallen my house, perhaps
further explanation is in order about how boring the NBA has become.

Someone mentioned that I could turn to another station.  Well, here in
the New Jersey area, the local madness was carried on Channel 9.  This
is also the home of the Mets.  Because of the NBA madness, the ever-
lovin Mets were bumped from the tube.  We missed several games in
which Dwight ( the phenom ) Gooden was pitching.  And, since the Mets
are only broadcast on some 5 watt station out on Long Island, trying
to hear it on the radio was immpossible.  

Now, how about the LOOOONG delays between games in the playoffs.  The
first game of the finals was played on May 27th.  The second game will
be played tonight (May 31st).  What do they do to get across the
country?  Walk?  The next game will be June 6th.  Come On Folks, that's
just plain madness.  And, another thing, how come everyone and his
brother gets to the playoffs?  Why not just the top four teams?  Or
maybe even six.  But carrying this playoff thing for two and one/half
months is just plain madness.  I'll take the NCAA playoffs anytime.
Stumble once and it's down the tubes.  You don't get more chances
than there are Lottery tickets.

No, I am still not convinced that the NBA is exciting.  I would almost
rather watch a second rate golf match on TV.  (Now don't go getting
excited, I said second rate..)  Well, I think I will let it go for now.
This sure is fun, you get all kinds of hate mail this way.  Tee Hee.
T. C. Wheeler