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Gregg Popovich - May 2008

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Let The Crawford Controversy Begin!
Let The Crawford Controversy Begin!
awfulannouncing.blogspot.com — All pregame long we heard that Joey Crawford reffing this game shouldn't be an issue. Greg Popovich... said it, Charles Barkley said it, Kenny Smith said it, and Marv and Doug both said it. Well guess what....it was. We'll leave aside the Lakers ... (more) Let The Crawford Controversy Begin!
Are the San Antonio Spurs a dirty team?
Are the San Antonio Spurs a dirty team?
thehoopdoctors.com — An analysis with video evidence, into the question of if the San Antonio Spurs are rightfully being... accused for the last few years of being a 'dirty' team defensively. Good video clips. (more) Are the San Antonio Spurs a dirty team?

Gregg Popovich Latest Blog Posts

Manu Struggles with Confidence
Hairston joining Spurs in Utah
Manu Ginobili Lacks Confidence
23 hours ago at SLAM Online
Manu is the Man as Spurs Eliminate Hornets
20secondtimeout.blogspot.com — After Gregg Popovich moved Manu Ginobili into the starting lineup, San Antonio won four of five games... versus the Hornets. Ginobili scored a game-high 26 points in the clincher, including 11 points in the final 3:09 of the first half as the Spurs took the lead for good. Chris Paul was officially credited with 14 assists in game seven but only nine of them fit the literal definition of an assist. (more) Manu is the Man as Spurs Eliminate Hornets
Popovich backs Stern's anti-pyrotechnics view
cbs.sportsline.com — "When you get that powder and all that stuff on you, people, I think, that have lung... problems are really endangering themselves," Popovich said Tuesday night, shortly before tip-off of Game 5 of the Spurs' second-round series against the New Orleans Hornets. "They can't ingest that stuff, you know. It is dangerous." (more) Popovich backs Stern's anti-pyrotechnics view
Popovich has had starring role in Spurs’ success
sports.yahoo.com — Good article about Spurs Coach Greg Popovich (more) Popovich has had starring role in Spurs’ success
Who's worse: Joey Crawford or TNT's commentators?
Who's worse: Joey Crawford or TNT's commentators?
wcbias.com — WCBias.com throws them all under the bus with this commentary about the end of the Spurs-Lakers game... Tuesday. Crawford blew it with the no call on a clear foul by Fisher. TNT blew it by saying: 1. The Crawford-Spurs rift isn't a story before the game. 2. By not realizing the L.A. shot clock hadn't reset late. 3. And by failing to say if the Spurs were in the bonus on the final possession. (more) Who's worse: Joey Crawford or TNT's commentators?
Crawford's ruling upsets Spurs' Popovich
mysanantonio.com — Web Posted: 05/14/2008 01:06 AM CDT By Mike Monroe mikemonroe@express-news.net NEW ORLEANS — Spurs coach Gregg Popovich... said Tuesday he would contact NBA vice-president of basketball operations Stu Jackson about what he believed was an incorrect ... (more) Crawford's ruling upsets Spurs' Popovich
Joey Crawford vs Gregg Popovich
Joey Crawford vs Gregg Popovich
FanIQ.com — Before we even discuss last night's incident, how is it the NBA placed Joey Crawford on duty... to call a very important game with the San Antonio Spurs involved? Believe me, I'll take a Spurs loss anyway I can get one, but based on the ... (more) Joey Crawford vs Gregg Popovich
Please Gregg Popovich Don't Hurt 'Em
Please Gregg Popovich Don't Hurt 'Em
garbagetimeallstars.blogspot.com — This is a fairly unflattering drawing of Gregg Popovich, and, well...yeah. By many accounts "Pop" is an... affable, loyal guy, and he does a good job of coaching a basketball team. Still, any time he's interviewed, no matter what words are coming out of his mouth, his barely-concealed message seems to be, "I can't wait to piss on your gravestone." Which I love. It's sort of like one of those ... (more) Please Gregg Popovich Don't Hurt 'Em
Hank Egan Explains Gregg Popovich's Thought Process Regarding the "Hack a Shaq"
20secondtimeout.blogspot.com — Cleveland assistant coach Hank Egan, who served on Gregg Popovich's San Antonio staff for eight years, breaks... down why Popovich likes the Hack a Shaq strategy. Egan also explains why the strategy can be risky and is best employed by a mature, veteran squad like the Spurs. (more) Hank Egan Explains Gregg Popovich's Thought Process ...
NBA: Popovich's lineup switch pays off again
mysanantonio.com — Web Posted: 05/16/2008 12:48 AM CDT Mike Monroe mikemonroe@express-news.net Spurs coach Gregg Popovich turned around the Spurs’... fortunes in Game 3 of their Wesern Conference semifinals series against the New Orleans Hornets by reinserting an ... (more) NBA: Popovich's lineup switch pays off again
Spurs Notebook: Manu's confidence pushes envelope
mysanantonio.com — Web Posted: 05/26/2008 10:20 PM CDT By Tom Orsborn and Mike Monroe torsborn@express-news.net The Spurs’ Tony Parker... got a kick out of teammate Manu Ginobili’s shot selection in Game.3, pointing out that the NBA’s Sixth Man Award winner was playing ... (more) Spurs Notebook: Manu's confidence pushes envelope
Such a Sad Situation
Such a Sad Situation
upsideandmotor.blogspot.com — Photo from AP Photo . A couple of things bugged me about the Lakers-Spurs affair. First of... all, I want to give a big "screw you" to TNT for ruining a perfectly good thing. The Yellowbook Cam gave the illusion of democracy and the illusion of fan involvement, but really just seems like a crock. I'd be lying to you if I said I didn't put some time into the Turiaf Campaign; I voted constantly, ... (more) Such a Sad Situation
Donaghy enters witness-protection program as Joey Crawford
Donaghy enters witness-protection program as Joey Crawford
wcbias.com — Tim Donaghy’s witness-protection program has him back officiating in the NBA – the last place in the... world anyone would expect to see him. Donaghy shaved his head and has taken on a new identity, going by the name Joey Crawford. The plan has worked like a charm so far as Donaghy has blown call after call, got in an on-court squabble with Spurs coach Gregg Popovich and killed the Spurs in Game 4 (more) Donaghy enters witness-protection program as Joey Crawford
Gregg Popovich Says He Didn't Notice Hornets Fans
Gregg Popovich Says He Didn't Notice Hornets Fans
blogofneworleans.com — Despite getting into a heated exchange with a pair sitting behind the Spurs bench, and despite New... Orleans Arena being the loudest it's been all season. (more) Gregg Popovich Says He Didn't Notice Hornets Fans
NBA: Pop's blunt truth won over Finley
mysanantonio.com — NEW ORLEANS — The suitors were arriving daily at Michael Finley’s suburban Chicago home in the summer... of 2005, doing their best to coax him into signing a contract. (more) NBA: Pop's blunt truth won over Finley
Spurs Trap the Pick and Roll Confusing Hornets
Spurs Trap the Pick and Roll Confusing Hornets
coachingbetterbball.blogspot.com — Chris Paul of the Hornets is such a dynamic player. Earlier in the playoffs, we saw the... Mavs attempt to trap Paul on the PNRs and Paul sliced and diced his way through them and torched them. This time around, the Spurs decided to use the trap in ... (more) Spurs Trap the Pick and Roll Confusing Hornets
MySA.com: Mike Finger
MySA.com: Mike Finger
mysanantonio.com — Mike Finger: Hornets have not felt pressure of a Game 7 Web Posted: 05/16/2008 12:23 AM CDT... San Antonio Express-News San Antonio Spurs vs. New Orleans Hornets NBA Finger The wait will be unendurable. So will four days of relentless, ... (more) MySA.com: Mike Finger
Los Angeles Versus San Antonio Preview
20secondtimeout.blogspot.com — The Lakers and Spurs have combined to win seven of the last nine NBA championships and they... have faced each other in the playoffs five times since 1999. This will be an interesting chess match between coaches Phil Jackson and Gregg Popovich and a great on court battle between future Hall of Famers Kobe Bryant and Tim Duncan. (more) Los Angeles Versus San Antonio Preview
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