The Green Phone was created so the fans could voice their
opinions. Give us a call and let us know what’s on your mind.
CALLER 1: Hi, I have a question. I am from Hollister and am a supporter of the ‘Balers. I was wondering why the freshman boys basketball team does not have the support of the cheerleaders. It seems that every other school has cheerleaders cheering for the freshman team, and ours doesn’t. The cheerleaders sometimes arrive during the middle of the game and just sit in the stands and don’t cheer for the freshman team. I know the boys are working very hard, and it is sad that they don’t have that support.
GREEN PHONE: That’s a good question. We’re sure the freshman team is working hard out there and it would be nice for them to get the cheerleaders rooting them on. Unfortunately, it may break down to the fact that the varsity squad cheers for the varsity team and junior varsity squad for the junior varsity team and the freshman just get left out. Who knows how other schools are doing it. They may have a third squad that takes on the freshman games. Hopefully, this doesn’t get the team down and the rest of the fans in attendance provide enough enthusiasm to encourage the team onto victory.
CALLER 2: One thing to keep in mind about the New Orleans game – Westbrook dropped four passes, one of the receivers dropped another, and Baskett’s catch was called back because of the penalty. His rating would have been much higher otherwise. Garcia played a heck of a game and Reid’s call ended any chance of a miracle finish. Andy Reid always goes conservative at some point. Bad trait but he’s still a good coach. I look for Garcia to wind up in Minnesota.
GREEN PHONE: Always nice to hear from a reader who is able to view an event with eyes wide open. Your assessment of Garcia’s progress is right on target. As for his next home address, not sure where you got your information on Garcia. But obviously he would be a good fit for the Vikings or any number of teams.
CALLER 3: I’m calling in regards to the Warriors game Friday night (Jan. 12) where right at the beginning the player was hurt, couldn’t walk. They took him to the sidelines. And then, one of his teammates, only, carried him literally to the X-ray room. Here is a professional team and stadium. Why was there not a wheelchair available. Football and soccer teams have their carts. I think they should have a wheelchair for both teams.
GREEN PHONE: When Mickael Pietrus sprained his left ankle during the game, he was helped off after a couple minutes by teammate Adonal Foyle. Professional basketball teams do have some of the same equipment as do their counterparts in other sports. Often if a player can and the injury is not too severe, he will try to get off the court on his own. Some of it is ego. Also, in the confinement of an arena it is often easier to be carried off rather than have equipment be brought out in the limited space. On fields there is a lot more space.
