Grim article about Ginobili (plus Manu's reaction on FB)

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Grim article about Ginobili (plus Manu's reaction on FB)

Manu posted about this article on Facebook: "Hard article 2 read, hope things change soon! // Nota dura de leer para mi. Espero que la mala racha cambie pronto."

about 2 years ago Lauri 11 comments 0 recs |

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Yeah, I read it and got really steamed. Manu usually doesn’t read what is said in the press. I’m very concerned about his mood right now. Hope the article makes him want to show his determination to prove Blinebury wrong. And for God’s sake, it’s a groin strain, probably related to the hamstring problem, and not anything really serious. Give the guy a break, Blinebury! Did I miss Blinebury’s article about Pau Gasol being “washed up” because it took him a month to get over a hamstring pull?

by janieannie on Nov 20, 2009 11:04 PM CST reply actions 3 recs

Somebody is sporting a bee in her bonnet.

We specialize in misinformation around here. Facts and stats just get in the way.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Nov 20, 2009 11:41 PM CST up reply actions

You betcha!

Two glasses of wine (Argentine, by the way) and I have sent Blinebury an e-mail. I was polite, as befits a teacher, but firm, as also befits a teacher when she’s not happy!

by janieannie on Nov 21, 2009 1:22 AM CST up reply actions

and recced, btw.

We specialize in misinformation around here. Facts and stats just get in the way.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Nov 20, 2009 11:43 PM CST up reply actions

Got a reply from Blinebury to my e-mail

He sarcastically said, among other things, “sorry for the reality check.” We all, including Manu, faced that reality check last year. I’m not going to reply to him, just let it die. The guy’s a jerk, an insensitive jerk.

by janieannie on Nov 22, 2009 2:00 PM CST up reply actions

Unfortunately, most sports “journalists” these days get by on sarcasm and wisecracks. (And yes, I realize the irony of this coming from me.) For some reason, they become so jaded that they can’t see the players as human beings, which is also an issue for us fans, me included. I’m glad you sent him an e-mail, though. Keep up the fight.

My people call it "sarcasm." - Lauri

by CapHill on Nov 22, 2009 5:31 PM CST up reply actions

I got another message from him saying he didn’t write the headline for his story, which was what I most objected to. Okay, he still “owns” the story that goes with it.

by janieannie on Nov 22, 2009 6:17 PM CST up reply actions

I thought the article was fair and the last thing I want is for Manu to be “more determined”. Hamstring and groin pulls are notoriously subject to re-injury. If anything, Manu needs to stay out longer than prescribed and come back very slowly. He also needs to learn how to coast during games like Kobe, Jordan and other stars. Of course then he wouldn’t be Manu.

His prior injuries were from overuse, so Pop commanded total rest over the summer. IMHO this contributed to his current soft tissue injuries which can result from a rapid increase in activity after a long period of underuse. I’m sure the staff took steps to avoid this, but each body is different.

I also wonder if the hamstring problem came from slipping on the AT&T Center’s slick floor a couple weeks ago. It’s criminally stupid.to put Ice underneath a wood floor in a humid climate.

by doggydogworld on Nov 21, 2009 8:34 AM CST reply actions

Hamstring and groin pulls are notoriously subject to re-injury.

Right on. I do hope they allow him to heal properly. maybe some alfajores will do him good

There are no sacred cows for DSL except for holy cow Blair.

by 'DSilverlining on Nov 22, 2009 2:52 AM CST up reply actions

The arena crew was still working on that slick floor a little during the Jazz game.
By “determined” I mean I want Manu to rid his mind of the self-doubt I see creeping in for the first time. I want to see the kind of determination I saw when he worked so hard to recover from his surgery last year. And as for the Spurs medical and training staff…I’ve had doubts for a long while.

by janieannie on Nov 21, 2009 11:10 AM CST reply actions

You know, I’ve been thinking about the slick floor since the Utah game.

If I recall correctly, it was pretty humid that night and I noticed the AT&T center wasn’t as cold as usual during the first half of the game. Do you think the hockey ice rink (below the Spurs court) could have caused some condensation issues?

On the other… can we trade for the Phoenix training staff?

Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed. - CMoney

by bellasa on Nov 22, 2009 10:58 AM CST up reply actions