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Songaila Suspended for "Touching" LeTravel Queen

Posted: Fri May 2, 2008 4:23 pm
by crackhed
Songaila Suspended For Striking LeBron
May 2, 2008 - 12:12 pm
RealGM Staff Report -
Washington Wizards forward Darius Songaila has received a one game suspension without pay for striking Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James in the face with his hand, it was announced today by Stu Jackson, NBA Executive Vice President, Basketball Operations.

The incident occurred with 3:20 remaining in the first period of Washington

A TRAVESTY OF INJUSTICE! SONGAILA SUSPENDED!

Posted: Fri May 2, 2008 4:25 pm
by ZonkertheBrainless
What a crock. LeBron grabs Songaila's arm, hits his own face with it, and Songaila gets suspended. Stupid. Now we'll have to rely on Blatche, god help us.

Posted: Fri May 2, 2008 4:26 pm
by cavsfan_osiris
Bad ruling, but obviously I think the Wiz can overcome losing him.

Posted: Fri May 2, 2008 4:26 pm
by miller31time
when the media only classifies it as a "chicken wing" that might or might not have been caused by the pairs of arms being tangled, you KNOW it's suspension-worthy.

:nonono:

Posted: Fri May 2, 2008 4:28 pm
by wermolwermol777
Le Queen - The Oscar for best actress in a leading role.

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Posted: Fri May 2, 2008 4:29 pm
by Wiz99
Wish we still had Jahidi White.

We could send him out to show LeBron what a flagrant foul really looks like.

Posted: Fri May 2, 2008 4:29 pm
by Donkey McDonkerton
BOOO, THATS HORRIBLE

Posted: Fri May 2, 2008 4:29 pm
by Cramer
Well Mr. Blatche, it's time to step up your damn game.

Posted: Fri May 2, 2008 4:29 pm
by miller31time
While we all realize that this is ridiculous, are any of us truly surprised?

Posted: Fri May 2, 2008 4:31 pm
by Donkey McDonkerton
miller31time wrote:While we all realize that this is ridiculous, are any of us truly surprised?


Oh my its so ridiculous...i AM a little surprised. Right after the no call on Lebrons drive, I thought they were gonna let these teams PLAY.

Posted: Fri May 2, 2008 4:31 pm
by LyricalRico
Cramer wrote:Well Mr. Blatche, it's time to step up your damn game.


+1

I'd put the same onus on McGuire, who EJ will have to use as well.

Posted: Fri May 2, 2008 4:32 pm
by JWizmentality
There is no way they looked at that and decided, beyond the shadow of a doubt, that it was intentional. That's Bull$h!t!!!!! He doesn't even have a history of doing this. You suspend people like Rasheed for this crap, not Darius frikkin Songaila

Posted: Fri May 2, 2008 4:32 pm
by ZonkertheBrainless
I'm surprised. I think any human being with a firing neuron who looks at the replay will see what happened.

Posted: Fri May 2, 2008 4:33 pm
by Brenice
Why did LeBron not get suspended a game when he intentionally elbowed Blatche in the face? Both plays were reviewed by the league and penalties levied. I guess Darius' hit was intentional and LeBron's hit was accidental.

There is no conspiracy!

Posted: Fri May 2, 2008 4:34 pm
by Donkey McDonkerton
The NBA is a traveshamockery..its clear what they are doing now.

I wasnt complaining about anything with this series, but now...this is the anvil that broke the camels back

Posted: Fri May 2, 2008 4:35 pm
by Cramer
Honest to God, few things really surprise me any more, but I'm stunned. After reviewing the replay, at least the one Comcast has, how in the world can the suspend him? Don't bother answering that, I know the answer, he offended the queen.

Foul trouble for Haywood and a typical no show from Blatche and we're in a world of hurt.

I know this is crazy but I'm thinking Etan would be a good hard 6 fouls and 6-8 minutes if they could (can they?) activate him.

Posted: Fri May 2, 2008 4:35 pm
by Soup's Uncle
That is BS

Posted: Fri May 2, 2008 4:37 pm
by Wiz99
The Chinese have a phrase that's quite applicable here: "Kill the monkey to frighten the tiger". Basically, they're making an example out of Songaila to be sure no one else gets rough in Game 6 or 7. A warning shot.

But its complete junk that LeBron did not get at least fined for popping Blatche in the jaw with the 'bo.

Posted: Fri May 2, 2008 4:38 pm
by Kanyewest
LeBron should have been suspended for his BS elbow to Blatche but what to do you know, there's a double standard. Anyways, it's going to be tough. If Haywood and Blatche get into foul trouble, the Wizards are in some serious crap.

Posted: Fri May 2, 2008 4:38 pm
by daSwami
any chance we could dress etan for 1 game. he doesn't need to play, just foul.