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PostPosted: Fri May 13, 2011 7:22 am 
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I'm not even sure that's right. I don't consider LeBron a "big personality". He's just a goof.

Derrick Rose is perfect. I'm not the biggest NBA fan, but this is a team anyone can root for. There isn't one guy on it I'd call an asshole. Of course, I'm a Bulls fan and I always have been. But it was often difficult for me to pull for those championship teams. Jordan and Pippen were dicks. There's not one bad thing anyone should say about Derrick Rose. Go Bulls!

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PostPosted: Fri May 13, 2011 7:37 am 
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He found out the Bulls are still playing! He then went on to make stupid observations...

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/ba ... 337.column

Rose is MVP, but he sure is dull
James is the anti-hero, but at least he's entertaining

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8:13 p.m. CDT, May 12, 2011

I don't envy Derrick Rose for having to stare down the barrels of microphones every day.

It's a safe guess that a high percentage of the 22-year-olds in the world who didn't win the NBA's MVP award don't present themselves with much polish either.

But ready or not, Rose is the front man for a high-profile team in a major market.

He's not good at it.

Maybe Rose will become more engaging, or at least audible, when he gets more comfortable in his own skin. He's got a lot of growing to do as a man, a lot of life experiences in front of him. With that comes perspective and confidence.

I'm going to trust the Bulls will encourage continued media training for Rose. They can't be happy that their first superstar since what's-his-name is as interesting off the court as listening to paint dry...


What's the point of this? Is he bitching? Does he think the same of Kevin Durant?

He's shy, quiet and humble, get over it. Would Danny Mac rather him be jumping and screaming and fist pumping and then 2 sec. later crumple to his knees sobbing (or pretending to sob) for 10 min. in an obvious attempt to mug for the camera's? While people try to "help him up"?

What a joke. Yes LeBron has a giant personality and he's really good at basketball but he's also a douchebag who Mac would be skewering if LeBron pulled his soap opera/crying/completely fake act that he pulled if he were on the Bulls.....

Danny Mac, shut the fuck up.


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PostPosted: Fri May 13, 2011 7:38 am 
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What's the point of this? Is he bitching? Does he think the same of Kevin Durant?

In Mac's defense, I don't think he knows who Kevin Durant is.

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PostPosted: Fri May 13, 2011 7:40 am 
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Mac is just a petty jerk. Hope they show him the respect he deserves with another very low "recession contract".

Why the Trib even publishes his juvenile tripe is a question for the ages.


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PostPosted: Fri May 13, 2011 8:18 am 
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The column is so bad that even the ALSers can't defend it.

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PostPosted: Fri May 13, 2011 8:54 am 
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I think his article bothers me more because I like Mac. If this were Mariotti, who will soon have more time to write, I wouldn't care. Does Mac need more attention before the big June happenings? It's a contrarian view Mac would huff and roll his eyes at during transition. The entire article is a steaming pile of garbage, written by someone who could do much better.

Does Derrick Rose's mom need to sleep with C.J. Watson? Your thoughts? Light em' up Chicago!

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PostPosted: Fri May 13, 2011 8:55 am 
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Mac is a shit stirrer. Why does this surprise anyone?

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PostPosted: Fri May 13, 2011 8:57 am 
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RFDC wrote:
Mac is a shit stirrer. Why does this surprise anyone?


He's stirring invisible poop.

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PostPosted: Fri May 13, 2011 8:59 am 
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RFDC wrote:
Mac is a shit stirrer. Why does this surprise anyone?


Right. But that article is not even stirring shit. It's stating the obvious.

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PostPosted: Fri May 13, 2011 9:00 am 
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Northside_Dan wrote:
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Mac is a shit stirrer. Why does this surprise anyone?


Right. But that article is not even stirring shit. It's stating the obvious.

No, this article he was literally stirring shit.

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PostPosted: Fri May 13, 2011 9:01 am 
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Northside_Dan wrote:
RFDC wrote:
Mac is a shit stirrer. Why does this surprise anyone?


Right. But that article is not even stirring shit. It's stating the obvious.


Ok sure, but it is still drawing the intended response that Mac wants.

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I understand and agree with the point he was making. My only beef is that it was obvious he was trying to be a asshole about it. Rose has gotten better in front of the camera but he still doesn't look comfortable. Not a big deal to me.

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PostPosted: Fri May 13, 2011 9:13 am 
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If you say shit-stirrer a lot, it sounds silly...

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RFDC wrote:
Mac is a shit stirrer. Why does this surprise anyone?


Mac produces enough of his own shit with his show. No need to stir up more.


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If that's his opinion, he's entitled to it.

I don't remember the column last year saying Captain Serious was too boring.

I guess Mac only likes his white athletes to be serious. Balck athletes need to be boastful, disrespectful and boorish. Wait, yesterday was racism day at CSFMB. Apologies. Carry on.

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PostPosted: Fri May 13, 2011 10:12 am 
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Mac is certainly entitled to his opinion. Doesn't mean it's not a stupid one.

If this is your criticism of Derrick Rose, it is quite obvious you are looking for something to bitch about. I love Derrick Rose, but there are parts of the way he plays that are fair game to criticize. His demeanor or interview skills are dumb things to complain about, especially while giving props to Lebron James.

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RFDC wrote:
Mac is a shit stirrer. Why does this surprise anyone?

You don't stur up any shit if you have an inane point. Typical 15 seconds of thought from the 20 minutes of basketball he was watched this entire season.

Don't break a sweat Mackey.

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PostPosted: Fri May 13, 2011 10:19 am 
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I think his article bothers me more because I like Mac. If this were Mariotti, who will soon have more time to write, I wouldn't care. Does Mac need more attention before the big June happenings? It's a contrarian view Mac would huff and roll his eyes at during transition. The entire article is a steaming pile of garbage, written by someone who could do much better.

Does Derrick Rose's mom need to sleep with C.J. Watson? Your thoughts? Light em' up Chicago!


He's too lazy and stupid to do better.


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What an awful article. I don't know whether he's trying to be a Bayless/Mariotti-style instigator


He is, and should accordingly be ignored.

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I really don't give a shit if athletes are accessible or entertaining to the media. Most of the media are total jerk offs that should be ignored anyway. If you can't enjoy watching Rose play the game, then you truly hate basketball. And the "small town" reaction to not liking Lebron's actions and the Heat's actions are not limited to Cleveland and Chicago.
Mac you are better than B&B, no need to play the negative, cynical asshole to get attention.

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Mac you are better than B&B, no need to play the negative, cynical asshole to get attention.

Tallest dwarf.

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Mac is certainly entitled to his opinion. Doesn't mean it's not a stupid one.

If this is your criticism of Derrick Rose, it is quite obvious you are looking for something to bitch about. I love Derrick Rose, but there are parts of the way he plays that are fair game to criticize. His demeanor or interview skills are dumb things to complain about, especially while giving props to Lebron James.



I was going to make comment. I'm glad I read this first.

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The best part of mac's stupid column was reading the comments following the column. They are far more entertaining than the waste of time "look at me" column.


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What do you expect from a guy who wrote about "crucifying Roger Clemens" the day after Good Friday.
Reading Mac's columns are a complete waste of time. Nothing to see here, move on.

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Mac is a shit stirrer. Why does this surprise anyone?

only if the shits from allen bros.

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I missed this column. I wish I hadn't read it. It's 45 seconds of my life I'll never get back. What a steaming pile of shit, just embarrassing.

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Does this show how desperate some newspapers have become to attract readers?
I believe this compares to the rush to throw former professional players into the role of coaches or game analysts.
So what if you've PLAYED the game. That doesn't mean you should be given the opportunity to coach it or talk about it.
One doesn't automatically become a columnist just because they show the desire to publicly share their opinions.

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Does this show how desperate some newspapers have become to attract readers?

No, I think it shows why newspapers are dying a slow death.

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So we can blame Mac for the destruction of the newspaper industry :P

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I understand and agree with the point he was making. My only beef is that it was obvious he was trying to be a asshole about it. Rose has gotten better in front of the camera but he still doesn't look comfortable. Not a big deal to me.

I strongly disagree. Mac sounds like an NBA ignorant tmz watcher who doesnt possess tr perceptive skills required to spot good leadership. The idea that somehow you have to be good on tv to be a good on court leader is absurd. The fact he's trying to hint the bulls aren't happy with this just goes to show out of touch with the sport and team he is. Of course this is nothing new with Mac. His basketball thoughts have always more or less rivaled WWN in terms of quality and originality

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