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Grace Period for "No-b****ing" is Over

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Rocket G, Jan 11, 2005.

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  1. Rocket G

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    Well, it actually expired a couple of years ago according to Bill Simmons rule:

    "Q: What is the official ruling on double grace-year periods, namely applying to my Broncos? This would be the sixth year after the second win, so I could b**** about their annual collapse; but with that pesky back-to-back, I still feel a little wrong. I need clarification.
    -- John Sharkey, North Dakota


    SG: After consulting with my buddy Gus (the co-creator of the "Five-Year Grace Period" theory), we decided that back-to-back titles extend the grace period to seven years. In other words, you have to endure this Shanahan-Plummer hell for one more season before you can openly b**** about it. Even after they blow the Colts game this weekend." LINK

    So ours ended in what - '02 since we won back to backs?
     
    #1 Rocket G, Jan 11, 2005
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    smoothie Jabari Jungle

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    and we have been openly b****ing ever since.
     
    #2 smoothie, Jan 11, 2005
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    In Houston we have a grace period of about 24 hours.
     
    #3 Stack24, Jan 11, 2005
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    The grace period in Houston ended when they unveiled the new uniforms after the 2nd championship
     
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    you know, I love this site for many reasons. Mainly because I live in Pennsylvania, go to school in Wisconsin. I go to this site so I can vent about what's wrong with the Rox and read other's opinions on the Rox.

    Screw the grace period theory (and I'm a big Bill Simmons fan). I'm a true fan, and I want to win every game, every night, and win the title every year.
     
    #5 RocketsFAN3035, Jan 11, 2005
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    The Rockets have been playing essentially .500 ball for almost six years now, and there has been plenty of "b****ing." Given some of the bone-headed personnel moves this organization has made, it is well deserved.
     
    #6 solid, Jan 11, 2005
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    I think Yao's grace period is over. Dude needs to show up night in and night out. Sheesh.
     
    #7 arkoe, Jan 11, 2005
  8. smoothie

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    well i'm from NYC so mine is about 24 seconds.
     
    #8 smoothie, Jan 12, 2005
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