Tag: Grind City Media
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Lang’s World: Why I love Crocs
I still remember when it happened, a stroke of serendipity that changed my life forever. I was in Florida on vacation with my parents, and we ran into a few of their friends down at the dock. As I do with every person that I meet, I immediately surveyed the footwear of these people, and…
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MikeCheck: Grizzlies determined to overcome foul mood amid push to lay defensive foundation
Entering this week, foul calls overall were up by an average of seven infractions per game. The Grizzlies, building around a young core and installing new schemes offensively and defensively under first-year coach Taylor Jenkins, aim to untangle themselves from the web.
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MikeCheck: Amid whiff of success, Grizzlies build on breakthrough facing tough turnaround against LeBron’s Lakers
In a season that’s mainly about building and developing a promising young core, the Grizzlies face an early-season lesson on just how relentless and unforgiving the NBA schedule can be.
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MikeCheck: Morant ‘came to prove myself’ as No. 2 pick, Grizzlies look to regroup for home opener
MIAMI – Murray State coach Matt McMahon remembers that feeling. Wanting to treat his young son to a Grizzlies game last season, McMahon made the three-hour drive to Memphis for a late March matchup against the Golden State Warriors. It was at that game when McMahon met a few Grizzlies staffers who knew he was…
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Lang’s World: How do you make college football better? Tailgate
Football is not the only reason people go to football games. This may seem counterintuitive, which is understandable enough.There are many of us, after all, who attend football games for the express purpose of, duh, actually watching football. I am one of these people. I am one of these people. Most of the time, I…
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MikeCheck: After precautionary rest for sore foot, Valanciunas eager to help Grizzlies open season on solid ground
MEMPHIS – After pushing through his first scrimmage sessions in more than two weeks, Grizzlies center Jonas Valanciunas emerged completely exhausted but also fully encouraged. He even had a few wisecracks. “I was joking around with my teammates,” Valanciunas said through his wide, full-bearded grin. “This is Day One of my training camp. So yeah,…
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MikeCheck: On heels of prolific effort, Grizzlies aim to build toward consistency entering final preseason tune-up
SAN ANTONIO – Moments after scoring 30 points the other night in Oklahoma City, Dillon Brooks sat at his locker with an ice pack around his shooting hand as he assessed the breakout moment of his otherwise uneven preseason. He was as dead-on accurate in his analysis as he was with his shooting stroke.
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Lang’s World: Want to be a sports fan? Get ready to hurt.
Over the last few years, several electric scooter companies have flocked to Memphis. They cost a few dollars to rent for minutes at a time, and they ostensibly present a quick, sustainable way to get around town for short distances. I don’t live close enough to regularly ride a scooter to work, but a few…
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MikeCheck: Evaluating where every roster player stands as Grizzlies reach midpoint of preseason
After opening with victories over international teams Maccabi and New Zealand, new coach Taylor Jenkins and his retooled roster are in the midst of a six-day reprieve before their final three preseason games. Here is my Grind City Media view of where each player stands at the midpoint of the preseason as the Grizzlies get…
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MikeCheck: McNair insists there’s no QB controversy at Alcorn State – it’s Harper’s job as long as Braves keep rolling
MEMPHIS – When it comes to the quarterback position in the Southwestern Athletic Conference, there are burdens and then there are blessings. Alcorn State coach Fred McNair insists he’s not burdened with the Braves’ blessings. Alcorn State Braves head coach Fred McNair looks on from the sideline during the SWAC Championship football game between the…