Author: Tim Russo (Page 47 of 89)

Coaching the media?

October 26, 2005 /

I wonder how long this honeymoon will last…

When Brown addresses the media, he wants to make sure he is getting his point across. After one recent practice, Brown looked at a reporter and said, “You look puzzled.” The puzzled-looking reporter said, “I am.” With that, Brown took the five assembled reporters onto the practice court, positioned them as if they were the Cavaliers, and took 20 minutes to explain the offensive sets he was teaching the team.

Probably made those reporters’ day…week….year?

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Cavs 3-point woes?

October 25, 2005 /

Pre-season from behind the line ain’t what we expected.

Marshall, a 6-9 power forward, is shooting 32 percent (10-of-31) from 3-point range; Jones, a 6-3 guard, is shooting 36 percent (13-of-36) from beyond the arc. The team’s 29 percent (40-of-139) 3-point shooting ranks 24th in the exhibition season. “We’re going to be fine,” said Ferry. “These two guys [Marshall, Jones] have a track record.” Two reasons for the slow start from 3-point range are coach Mike Brown’s early emphasis on defense and a lack of on-court familiarity among the players. “

24th in the NBA? I’m not gonna panic yet…I tend to agree with Ferry’s reasoning, but if you’re having flashes of Luscious Harris, I wouldn’t blame you.

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What’s with the pec injuries?

October 25, 2005 /

Is it just me, or are there WAY more pectoral injuries than ever? Two at the same position?

Cornerback Gary Baxter, the Browns’ biggest off-season acquisition, underwent surgery Monday to repair a torn pectoral muscle and is out for the season. Baxter, who signed a 3-year deal worth $30 million, including a $10.5 million signing bonus, suffered the injury in the first quarter of Sunday’s 13-10 loss to the Lions. He was replaced by Leigh Bodden, who could get the start Sunday in Houston.

Bodden, who suffered a torn pectoral muscle midway through last season and was out 6-8 months, said Baxter knew right away it was serious. “He described the same thing I felt when I tore mine,” Bodden said. “It feels like a stinger, like it’s numb. With mine, as the game kept going on, I couldn’t move it. I asked Gary what he felt and he said, ‘I think it’s torn.’ ”

WTF?

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Dilfer’s short leash

October 25, 2005 /

I’m gonna guess that Trent Dilfer will start the game against Houston Sunday, and after the first pick, he’s gone…based on Charlie Frye’s surprise pre-season start.

“In preseason, we called on [Frye] at the last minute to see what would happen with him,” Crennel said. “If he gets called on at the last minute, I expect him to go in there and perform.” In preseason, Frye responded to a surprise start in Chicago by completing 12 of 14 attempts for 186 yards and putting 10 points on the board. He earned a 118.8 rating. But is he ready to start a regular-season game?

Yeah. He’s ready to start.

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