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Slovydal
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BBallFanCT729
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Keegan
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Posted: 03/07/05 10:16 pm ::: |
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What are those Shock players doing in Poland? |
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smenko
Joined: 18 Nov 2004 Posts: 4081 Location: metro detroit
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Posted: 03/07/05 10:58 pm ::: |
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Sounds as if Nolan and Powell need to come home for the safety of others.
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Slovydal
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Posted: 03/07/05 11:03 pm ::: |
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I'd like to hear the story translated before I pass any judgement ...
The guy who posted this on Tan's site made it sound like Elaine just brutally beat this woman into the hospital.
Supposedly... possible broken jaw and vision affected... police investigation...
I think Elaine is in a LOT of trouble.
Scroll down to the bottom of this thread (after the pictures)
http://tangelasmith.com/phpBB/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?p=235#235
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Keegan
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Posted: 03/07/05 11:09 pm ::: |
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Just read that thread. If that was an accurate description, assault/battery charges could be pending. |
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smenko
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Posted: 03/08/05 12:49 am ::: |
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Oh my! What on earth is going on with these Shock players? Thanks for posting the account of alleged attack, I agree with Keegan, it looks like assault and battery charges may be brought against Powell. Here's hoping that the poor player she attacked will not have been injured too badly. What a shame.
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Slovydal
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Posted: 03/08/05 1:14 am ::: |
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fearless posted the story on the BSPN board. He explained it pretty well. I doubt Elaine will play in Poland again.
One thing I really appreciate about fearless is that he (she?) explained that Powell's mother passed away recently and that this has been a hard time for her..
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inky
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Posted: 03/08/05 1:19 am ::: |
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Are there morals / behavioral clauses in the standard WNBA contract? If she's able to extricate herself from the legal issues in Poland, could she face difficulty rejoining the Shock?
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Slovydal
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Posted: 03/08/05 1:23 am ::: |
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I doubt it will be a problem at home.
She may just be banned from attending a Pistons/Pacers game.
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inky
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Slovydal
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Posted: 03/08/05 1:35 am ::: |
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riding motorcycles?
'splain.
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inky
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Posted: 03/08/05 1:48 am ::: |
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It's my understanding that since Jayson Williams had that horrible crippling accident a couple of years ago that there is a clause in both M and W contracts against even going so far as to smell a Vespa's exhaust. I don't know for sure, but it's likely that there are several other "risky behavior" clauses in the standard WNBA contract. It's the norm in pro sports.
So probably no skydiving, rappelling down Devils Tower (or Ayers Rock), sleeping with Vin Diesel - you know, the regular stuff.
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Luuuc #NATC
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bluewolfvii
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Posted: 03/08/05 9:04 am ::: |
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Here's a link to a recent Elaine Powell thread in the FPKK Lotos Gydnia forum. These are in Polish, there is nothing posted on the general board (English).
http://www.basketmania.pl/viewtopic.php?t=3033&highlight=elaine+powell
I can't read the nuances of what these people are saying using a machine translator. But the posts confirm there was an incident and that Elaine is facing disciplinary action.
There are two points worth repeating that the original poster 'fffearless' made in his post on the ESPN board.
1) Elaine's mom passed away recently
2) It was a 2 min situation and Elaine fouled the player on a layup. The player Elaine fouled, who was on the floor, responded by kicking Elaine in the ankle.
That can pretty much be construed as going after someone's career as payback for the official missing the call. Not to justify for Elaine, just to point out there was provocation.
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caune
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bluewolfvii
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pilight
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Posted: 03/08/05 9:27 am ::: |
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Perhaps SFO can tell us more. Surely he's heard something.
_________________ The truth is like poetry
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stever
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Posted: 03/08/05 9:27 am ::: |
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Blue, I think I can safely speak for most everyone here, it's great to have you with us!
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bluewolfvii
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Posted: 03/08/05 9:41 am ::: |
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Thanks, stever.
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dtsnms
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Posted: 03/08/05 9:44 am ::: |
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Bluuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuueeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!
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smenko
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Posted: 03/08/05 9:53 am ::: |
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Welcome home blue, glad you decided to join us. What was it that finally brought you here?
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Luuuc #NATC
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Slovydal
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Posted: 03/08/05 10:15 am ::: |
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A left hook? that's it? AFTER the girl kicks her in the ankle, which as blue pointed out could cause a career ading injury.
I'd say they're even-steven.
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