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By Ryne Nelson
Posted: 6/24/05 Section: Opinions
Monday, 10:30 p.m.: To be quite frank, I don't really care that it's a hot, humid and an altogether nasty night. My mind's on other things.
The power is out in Naperville, Ill. I'm stuck filming a boring school district meeting. Apparently, the power shortage isn't affecting the district building (although I wish it would - I could sleep better).
After three hours of taping, I return home. I'm thinking about two things: tomorrow's NBA Finals Game 6 and the NBA Draft deadline. Particularly, I'm interested in Illinois recruit Brandon Rush's decision.
My family just finished watching Hitch. They say the power went out for about an hour and they had to open the windows for some air. Not thinking much about it, I head upstairs to check my e-mail. It's always hot up here anyway, even if the air conditioning is on.
So much for checking e-mail - the network went down too. Darn technology.
Tuesday, 10:27 p.m.: "Greatest thing about sports: one night you're a bum ... 48 hours later, you're a hero." - Al Michaels
Without ESPN.com, the NBA Finals is about the only thing I have left of the sports world. The Pistons go on a 4-0 run to increase their lead to 91-86. Tayshaun mini hook, Ben Wallace block. Rasheed put back. Popovich timeout. 1:25 left.
Instant Al Michaels platitude.
I feel good, well, at least better. My Pistons just pulled away and are on the verge of winning probably their toughest road game of the year. I will sleep well knowing San Antonio is keeping the bottles corked for at least 48 hours.
I don't care about Thursday's Game 7 outcome; the Pistons just took the most important game of the Finals. Their 95-86 road win just two nights after a devastating one-point home loss ranks among the greatest of their many postseason resurgences.
As cliché as his statement was, Al Michaels is right.
Time changes everything. If you give anyone a second chance, things may start going your way. From bum to hero. Instant success.
The power is out in Naperville, Ill. I'm stuck filming a boring school district meeting. Apparently, the power shortage isn't affecting the district building (although I wish it would - I could sleep better).
After three hours of taping, I return home. I'm thinking about two things: tomorrow's NBA Finals Game 6 and the NBA Draft deadline. Particularly, I'm interested in Illinois recruit Brandon Rush's decision.
My family just finished watching Hitch. They say the power went out for about an hour and they had to open the windows for some air. Not thinking much about it, I head upstairs to check my e-mail. It's always hot up here anyway, even if the air conditioning is on.
So much for checking e-mail - the network went down too. Darn technology.
Tuesday, 10:27 p.m.: "Greatest thing about sports: one night you're a bum ... 48 hours later, you're a hero." - Al Michaels
Without ESPN.com, the NBA Finals is about the only thing I have left of the sports world. The Pistons go on a 4-0 run to increase their lead to 91-86. Tayshaun mini hook, Ben Wallace block. Rasheed put back. Popovich timeout. 1:25 left.
Instant Al Michaels platitude.
I feel good, well, at least better. My Pistons just pulled away and are on the verge of winning probably their toughest road game of the year. I will sleep well knowing San Antonio is keeping the bottles corked for at least 48 hours.
I don't care about Thursday's Game 7 outcome; the Pistons just took the most important game of the Finals. Their 95-86 road win just two nights after a devastating one-point home loss ranks among the greatest of their many postseason resurgences.
As cliché as his statement was, Al Michaels is right.
Time changes everything. If you give anyone a second chance, things may start going your way. From bum to hero. Instant success.
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