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Mea Culpa to Mr. Ben Wallace
Mea Culpa to Mr. Ben Wallace
Yes, I owe an apology to Mr. Big Ben Wallace, the gong inducing, rebound row t-shirt dispensing, big man that the Pistons re-signed this offseason that I so quickly wrote off as deteriorated, over-the-hill, and nonfunctional. After being able to watch the man play tonight for the first time ...
Detroit Pistons should start Ben Wallace at power forward
Detroit Pistons should start Ben Wallace at power forward
blog.mlive.com — After watching Ben Wallace's high-energy defensive performance during the Detroit Pistons' final preseason contest, it has become... clear coach John Kuester should consider starting Wallace. (more) Detroit Pistons should start Ben Wallace at power forward
John Kuester blames Pistons defense
John Kuester blames Pistons defense
detnews.com — When Detroit has played good defense, they've won three exhibition games. When they haven't, as was the... case in Dallas and Memphis, they've lost. (more) John Kuester blames Pistons defense
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The Morning After: October 24, 2009
Sparty and Friends — ... in NJ.  He is >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Crompton. Oh boy, still looking like some kids on the Florida defense will miss tonight’s grudge match in Starkvegas. Miami isn’t where they need to be according to their coach.  Get settled in boys and girls, because Da U will be ruling the state of Florida again starting next year, and might just be the hot new pick for the NT. Maybe Big Ben does have something left in the tank.  I am hesitant, you know why? IT’S PRESEASON! ...

Pistons Links: The Internet if full of love for Ben Wallace
Full-Court Press - A Detroit Pistons Blog — ... prepared this season. Detroit4lyfe : Ben Wallace certainly won Detroit fans back quickly. This dude was some paper work away from retiring and now he's playing like a 26-year old with something to prove. He was as big a part of today's win vs. Philly as anyone. The Pistons success this season will hinge on the aging limbs of Ben Wallace and his continued resurgence. And that's coming from a dude who was not exactly enthused with the signing. He and Ben have since patched things up . Yglesias : An interesting case that there's not enough three-point ...

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