GaryMrMets
01-08-2006, 08:19 PM
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/more_sports/story/380857p-323413c.html
Sports Forum
Last Week's Question
Who will be out of New York first in 2006: Herm Edwards, Stephon Marbury or Larry Brown?
Daily News poll results:
Stephon Marbury: 33%
Larry Brown: 33%
Herm Edwards: 27%
Other: 7%
BAD, BAD LARRY BROWN
I would not be surprised if Larry Brown was gone by the time this letter gets published. If the Knicks are interested, I can almost guarantee them the same .250 winning percentage for the rest of the year, and I'll take a few million dollars less than Larry is getting.
Ray Schwartz, Rego Park
MARRED SEASON
Stephon Marbury definitely. He is just totally confused being a point guard in Larry Brown's system, not knowing whether to score points or assists. His constant bickering with coach Brown is hurting the Knicks. Before a familar situation a la Terrell Owens happens and spreads through the Knicks locker room and completely ruins their season, Marbury must go.
Pat Colasanti, Ozone Park
BIG APPLE TOO GOOD FOR STEPHON
Now that Herm is gone, Stephon Marbury has to be the next to go.
Larry Brown and his point guard are both from Brooklyn, but the kid from Coney Island has a huge problem relating to his own people. I don't care how bad you or your team is, this city is a place athletes usually take pride in playing.
Many careers have been dusted off in New York - especially in the Knicks organization, from Latrell Sprewell after "the choke" to Larry Johnson after his back went out. Derek Harper found the fountain of youth here and even Don Nelson shook off the cobwebs of retirement on MSG's hardwood. They all had no problem showing their appreciation and enthusiasm to play for the most famous city in the world.
Marbury, when he seems agitated by the pressure, takes days off like the five-point and three-assist game he had against the Magic on December 28. Steph will definately be out before Brown, who left a championship team to be here!
Jason Nock, Brooklyn
PULLING ANCHOR
Without a doubt about it, Larry Brown, and on his own volition yet! He realizes only too well that his coaching talents are being wasted on the sinking ship - the MSG Hapless Knicks - and he must indeed want to get away in whatever lifeboat is made available, you betcha!
Ray Anthony Norberto, Riverdale
K.C. MASTERPIECE
Herm Edwards will soon be enjoying one of those terrific Kansas City steaks. I only hope that he sets his clock at least a bit ahead. It would be just terrible if the coach mixed up even one more jet, ready for takeoff...
Jim Burns, Valley Stream
OUT OF HERM'S WAY
Herm Edwards lost all control of the Jets! He seems to be going backward instead of forward and New York fans love winners.
Pete Mondiello, Mendham
NONE OF THE ABOVE
Actually, the coach I can see getting the boot first if the team flounders early is Willie Randolph. They have invested so much money in this team and there are no excuses. If the Mets lose early, Willie goes early.
Michael Vega, Queens
Mailbag
BOWLED OVER
The Longhorns' Vince Young clearly outplayed the Trojans' pair of Heisman Trophy winners, Reggie Bush and Matt Leinart on Wednesday. Texas coach Mack Brown out-coached Southern Cal's Pete Carroll, especially in the last few minutes of the game. Carroll's decision to go for it - up by five points, with a fourth-and-two with two minutes left - was OK, but the play call for a run right up the gut was a gift to the Longhorns.
Congratulations to Texas, and thanks to both teams for a great Rose Bowl.
Michael J. Gorman, Whitestone
TIME TO GO
Isn't it about time the NFL got rid of the stupid overtime?
Why should the outcome of a game come from the luck of the coin toss?
Each team should have a chance to handle the ball at least once. I don't think there is another sport where both teams don't have an equal chance to win.
My hope is that the Super Bowl ends in a tie, and they have to use the stupid coin toss. How do you think the fans will react if both teams don't get equal time to handle the ball?
Alex Koseroski, Branford, Conn.
A FRYE GUY
Sometime soon someone has to tell me why the Knicks don't feature Channing Frye more. Whenever Frye has been put on the court he has delivered. In fact, many considered him rookie of the year. Now, Larry Brown plays him sparingly.
As far as I'm seeing, the players on the bench are much better than the starters. If the Knicks are to compete, their starting team should be Stephon Marbury, David Lee, Jamal Crawford, Channing Frye and Eddy Curry.
Edward Drossman, New York City
This Week's Question
Are the Jets better off without Herm Edwards?
What's your opinion? Let us know in twenty-five words or fewer. Include your name and hometown. Select responses will be displayed on Sunday, Jan. 15.
Send your responses to: sportsforum@edit.nydailynews.com.
Originally published on January 7, 2006
http://www.nydailynews.com/ips_rich_content/12-marbury_brown.JPG
Sports Forum
Last Week's Question
Who will be out of New York first in 2006: Herm Edwards, Stephon Marbury or Larry Brown?
Daily News poll results:
Stephon Marbury: 33%
Larry Brown: 33%
Herm Edwards: 27%
Other: 7%
BAD, BAD LARRY BROWN
I would not be surprised if Larry Brown was gone by the time this letter gets published. If the Knicks are interested, I can almost guarantee them the same .250 winning percentage for the rest of the year, and I'll take a few million dollars less than Larry is getting.
Ray Schwartz, Rego Park
MARRED SEASON
Stephon Marbury definitely. He is just totally confused being a point guard in Larry Brown's system, not knowing whether to score points or assists. His constant bickering with coach Brown is hurting the Knicks. Before a familar situation a la Terrell Owens happens and spreads through the Knicks locker room and completely ruins their season, Marbury must go.
Pat Colasanti, Ozone Park
BIG APPLE TOO GOOD FOR STEPHON
Now that Herm is gone, Stephon Marbury has to be the next to go.
Larry Brown and his point guard are both from Brooklyn, but the kid from Coney Island has a huge problem relating to his own people. I don't care how bad you or your team is, this city is a place athletes usually take pride in playing.
Many careers have been dusted off in New York - especially in the Knicks organization, from Latrell Sprewell after "the choke" to Larry Johnson after his back went out. Derek Harper found the fountain of youth here and even Don Nelson shook off the cobwebs of retirement on MSG's hardwood. They all had no problem showing their appreciation and enthusiasm to play for the most famous city in the world.
Marbury, when he seems agitated by the pressure, takes days off like the five-point and three-assist game he had against the Magic on December 28. Steph will definately be out before Brown, who left a championship team to be here!
Jason Nock, Brooklyn
PULLING ANCHOR
Without a doubt about it, Larry Brown, and on his own volition yet! He realizes only too well that his coaching talents are being wasted on the sinking ship - the MSG Hapless Knicks - and he must indeed want to get away in whatever lifeboat is made available, you betcha!
Ray Anthony Norberto, Riverdale
K.C. MASTERPIECE
Herm Edwards will soon be enjoying one of those terrific Kansas City steaks. I only hope that he sets his clock at least a bit ahead. It would be just terrible if the coach mixed up even one more jet, ready for takeoff...
Jim Burns, Valley Stream
OUT OF HERM'S WAY
Herm Edwards lost all control of the Jets! He seems to be going backward instead of forward and New York fans love winners.
Pete Mondiello, Mendham
NONE OF THE ABOVE
Actually, the coach I can see getting the boot first if the team flounders early is Willie Randolph. They have invested so much money in this team and there are no excuses. If the Mets lose early, Willie goes early.
Michael Vega, Queens
Mailbag
BOWLED OVER
The Longhorns' Vince Young clearly outplayed the Trojans' pair of Heisman Trophy winners, Reggie Bush and Matt Leinart on Wednesday. Texas coach Mack Brown out-coached Southern Cal's Pete Carroll, especially in the last few minutes of the game. Carroll's decision to go for it - up by five points, with a fourth-and-two with two minutes left - was OK, but the play call for a run right up the gut was a gift to the Longhorns.
Congratulations to Texas, and thanks to both teams for a great Rose Bowl.
Michael J. Gorman, Whitestone
TIME TO GO
Isn't it about time the NFL got rid of the stupid overtime?
Why should the outcome of a game come from the luck of the coin toss?
Each team should have a chance to handle the ball at least once. I don't think there is another sport where both teams don't have an equal chance to win.
My hope is that the Super Bowl ends in a tie, and they have to use the stupid coin toss. How do you think the fans will react if both teams don't get equal time to handle the ball?
Alex Koseroski, Branford, Conn.
A FRYE GUY
Sometime soon someone has to tell me why the Knicks don't feature Channing Frye more. Whenever Frye has been put on the court he has delivered. In fact, many considered him rookie of the year. Now, Larry Brown plays him sparingly.
As far as I'm seeing, the players on the bench are much better than the starters. If the Knicks are to compete, their starting team should be Stephon Marbury, David Lee, Jamal Crawford, Channing Frye and Eddy Curry.
Edward Drossman, New York City
This Week's Question
Are the Jets better off without Herm Edwards?
What's your opinion? Let us know in twenty-five words or fewer. Include your name and hometown. Select responses will be displayed on Sunday, Jan. 15.
Send your responses to: sportsforum@edit.nydailynews.com.
Originally published on January 7, 2006
http://www.nydailynews.com/ips_rich_content/12-marbury_brown.JPG