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| Lionel Hollins tells some kids to shut the F up - CBS Sports Posted: 22 Dec 2010 03:50 PM PST Posted on: December 22, 2010 6:50 pm Edited on: December 22, 2010 8:03 pm  Posted by Royce YoungStrange days in Memphis right now. So strange in fact that the Grizzlies head coach, Lionel Hollins, took to yelling at some fans during last night's game. Via Chris Vernon's Twitter, Hollins apparently told a group of 17-year-olds to "shut the f*** up" after the kids made a bunch of noise about putting Zach Randolph back in the game for Hasheem Thabeet. Yep, Hollins evidently freaked out over a pefectly logical demand from some fans that obviously should be the ones coaching the Grizzlies. Hollins said that it was a bunch of "drunk unruly fans" yelling at him after the game and that he told them to pipe down, but apparently, he was a little off. But in Hollins' defense, sometimes it is a little difficult to tell the difference between drunk loud-mouths and 17-year-olds. The bad news for Memphis is, these were season ticket holders since the Grizzlies moved to Memphis. They have six (six!) season tickets and even plan family vacations around road games. So yeah, I'm thinking the organization isn't going to be psyched about this whole thing. Vernon says that the Grizzlies had a representative go over to the kids and ask for the phone numbers so the Grizz could send some gear and tickets to them because they felt bad about Hollins' reaction. General manager Chris Wallace has a weekly radio program and the dad of the kids that Hollins yelled at called in to ask about the situation. The dad, who isn't holding grudges, said he's not mad at the Grizzlies and just said that Hollins needs to be more professional. Um, duh dad. Realistically, it's unlikely the Grizzlies punish Hollins publicly for this situation, but I'm sure owner Michael Heisley called him into the principle's office to talk about it. Memphis is struggling to bring fans to games and here is the coach yelling at the children of a season ticket holder that doesn't hold two seats, but six. I'm thinking that's not something ownership is going to be psyched about. This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service — if this is your content and you're reading it on someone else's site, please read our FAQ page at fivefilters.org/content-only/faq.php |
| CLOTHE-A-CHILD: Woman participated in Clothe-a-Child as a kid - MySanAntonio Posted: 23 Dec 2010 04:50 AM PST LORAIN — Her memories are vague, but Danielle remembers a woman taking her shopping more than 20 years ago when her family was participating in the Mary Lee Tucker Clothe-a-Child program. Now, as a 31-year-old single mother, Danielle's children will have the same opportunity when they go shopping with program volunteers in mid-January. The Clothe-a-Child program, sponsored by The Morning Journal, will help provide warm clothing for school-aged children this Christmas season. The purchases will be made with the help of volunteer shoppers from money contributed by readers. All donations go directly to clothe children. Danielle has three children who will participate in this year's program — Mark, 10, and 5-year-old twins Jeremy and Amanda. The children need a little bit of everything — socks, shoes, pants, shirts, sweaters and jackets. Danielle said she tries to get the children what they need, but she has been out of work for several years. Currently, she works a part-time job, but the shift is only two hours per day. "We used to be on our own, we used to have a nice house and everything, but after losing my job, it all fell apart," Danielle said. The family of four moved in with Danielle's parents. About 80 percent of the money Danielle earns goes to help her parents, since her mother is out of work, too. But the setbacks won't keep her down, Danielle said. She's still looking for a full-time job and wants to get her associate degree in medical assisting with a focus on pharmacology. Danielle said her children are looking forward to their shopping trip, especially Amanda. "Even when we go to the grocery store she says, 'Are there clothes here, mommy?'" Amanda said. "There are a lot of clothes she likes but doesn't understand that mommy can't afford them." Readers can donate funds in person at The Morning Journal's website, www.morningjournal.com/mlt , or by sending checks or money orders made out to: The Mary Lee Tucker Clothe-a-Child Program and mailed to: The Mary Lee Tucker Clothe-a-Child Program, c/o The Morning Journal, 1657 Broadway, Lorain, OH 44052. This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service — if this is your content and you're reading it on someone else's site, please read our FAQ page at fivefilters.org/content-only/faq.php |
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