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All those pointing at Tracy McGrady for the Rockets' failures in their playoff series against the Utah Jazz and his inability to get beyond the first round in six previous playoff appearances heard a surprising voice join their cause Wednesday. McGrady blamed himself. Sort of. Mocking those who blame him, McGrady joined the chorus. "It's my fault," McGrady said. "It's my fault we missed free ... [link]

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Game 3: Rockets vs. Jazz
Published 4/24/2008 by UofTOrange at The Dream Shake - a Houston Rockets blog
... it every single game. My hat is off to those loud, whiny, dressing alike bastards. Going into the game, Tracy is at it again, proving once again, you don't play with your mouth. The Rockets are down 2-0 and while, in an effort for full disclosure, we and just about everyone else have been harder on him than is probably necessary, he still is the "superstar" and needs to just suck it up. From Jonathan Feigan's article in the Chronicle today: "It's my fault," McGrady said. "It's my fault we missed free throws. It's my fault ...

It’s all T-Mac’s Fault, Says T-Mac
Published 4/24/2008 by Marcel Mutoni at SLAM Online
... Forced to answer the same questions he’s been asked since the first time he failed to get his team past round 1, Mac decided to make light of the situation. ...

Leopard Lessons
Published 4/24/2008 by Brown Recluse, Esq. at freedarko.com
... something, but I haven't been able to find anything. I have, however, found numerous other African proverbs involving leopards that I hope he breaks out in Game 3, such as the Nkundo-Mongo zingers: " The foolish little antelope cut firewood for the leopard" or " The small spotted wild cat mistook the leopard for a relative! " To which J.R. could reply with the classic Baluba retort: "The leopard's skin is beautiful, but his heart evil." Also, read the new Quotemonger , and the McGrady quote that helps a little (found via Mutoni ).

Even the Beer Man's Blunders Are T-Mac's Fault
Published 4/24/2008 at The Sporting Blog
[image] If you're like me, you look upon Tracy McGrady as a hard luck friend and tire of the heartless "he's a soft batch loser" criticism. Sometimes, just thinking about his playoff misfortunes are enough to ruin your week. Which is why it's refreshing, and a relief, to see McGrady making light of his dire predicament. From The Houston Chronicle : "It's my fault," McGrady said. "It's my fault we missed free throws. It's my fault we lost both games. Blame me. It's my fault we fouled to tie the game up. That's my fault. It's my fault they get easy layups. It's my fault we're ...

It's All T-Mac's Fault: Just Ask Him
Published 4/24/2008 by Brett Edwards at FanHouse
... . Well, we saw how that turned out: the Rockets were taken out by the Utah Jazz in seven games. This season, T-Mac has been a little more light hearted in discussing his frustration with never making it out of the first round, and after two home losses to the Jazz, he's willing to accept the blame ... for everything that's ever happened. ...

Reading is Great! Thursday’s NBA Links
Published 4/24/2008 by Brian Spencer at Empty the Bench
- Detroit Bad Boys - Hillary Clinton wouldn’t qualify for the Eastern Conference playoffs. - Houston Chronicle - We’re now accepting RSVPs for Tracy McGrady’s pity party. - Upside and Motor - And speaking of players who’ll never make it out of the first round… - The Rap - Sam Mitchell decides to throw it on the wall and see what sticks. - D.C. Sports Bog - Perhaps new haircuts will cure ...

Tracy McGrady: Responsible for the world and all its woes
Published 4/24/2008 by Basketbawful at Basketbawful
... After enduring the umpteen-millionth criticism for his teams' fourth quarter collapses and his many and sordid playoff failures, Tracy McGrady has officially admitted what we all already knew: He's to blame. ...

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T-Mac keeps sense of humor over playoff criticism | Chron.com - Houston Chronicle

All those pointing at Tracy McGrady for the Rockets' failures in their playoff series against the Utah Jazz and his inability to get beyond the first round in six previous playoff appearances heard a surprising voice join their cause Wednesday. ...
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