Good Grayson Article
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Allen's having a hard time right now. There is his tripping incident with his suspension and his injury - partly leading to fact that he simply hasn't been an efficient player this season (sans UNLV). All this has lead to Luke earning the spotlight that previously shown on Grayson and is draft stock falling. I hope he is able to use this suspension to reasses his game, get completely rested and healthy (if he isn't already), and come out a refocused, more efficient player.
I disagree with the part where he said audience participation forced coach K's hand. K doesn't need the media to tell him how to run his team.
Don't waste your energy. K is evil according to those whom hate Duke. They won't consider scenarios in which K is thoughtful.
I disagree with the insinuation that Santa Ana didn't have a hold on Grayson's arm. From the artcle "Grayson's initial reaction was to lamely [blame Santa Ana for grabbing him]." He did get held by Santa Ana. I was sitting right there. It didn't deserve a trip, but it happened.
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I thought the article was mediocre. I understand what he was trying to say it was just explained rather poorly in my opinion.
I'm not sure if Doyel pounded his head into that tree too many times, or not enough.
OFC
OFC
I noticed Santa Anna pinning Grayson's arm right away (live). I understand the ref missing it, but doesn't that warrant some attention too? After review, shouldn't that have warranted a double technical? What part of pinning someone's arm is a basketball move? How is it not a deliberate act? Grayson was wrong. That is undeniable. But his action was in retaliation. Because of Grayson's history and being on Duke, that is not even in the discussion. Going back to the Louisville game, the Ville was playing overlay physical all game. For some reason, the refs let it go in the midst of a year when 9/10 games were called extremely closely. You cant tell me it wasn't a smart, deliberate strategy. Duke had no depth and could not afford to respond in kind due to fear of foul trouble. Yes Grayson screwed up, but they were beating on him all day with minimal calls. Lastly, the FSU guy was being a deliberate douche.
My point is not to let Grayson off. My point is that each time he was provoked. But, because he is a white kid who isn't poor and plays for Duke, he is crucified. Lets not forget the number of articles that already knighted him as Duke's/America's most hated player before any of these incidents. I get that tripping looks worse than more serious infractions. But nobody is even allowed to defend Grayson. Each time the other side was never even mentioned as having any kind of role. If it was hockey, K would have been able to send Obi out to beat the crap out of some guy on the other side and it would have been an acceptable highlight of the game.
My point is not to let Grayson off. My point is that each time he was provoked. But, because he is a white kid who isn't poor and plays for Duke, he is crucified. Lets not forget the number of articles that already knighted him as Duke's/America's most hated player before any of these incidents. I get that tripping looks worse than more serious infractions. But nobody is even allowed to defend Grayson. Each time the other side was never even mentioned as having any kind of role. If it was hockey, K would have been able to send Obi out to beat the crap out of some guy on the other side and it would have been an acceptable highlight of the game.
I started to read then stopped for no other reason than I'm ready to move on. Allen got put in timeout. That's all. He will be back rejuvenated and better.