Twas The Night Before The Opener

by Jeff Clark on Oct 27, 2008 9:35 PM EDT in Boston Celtics Articles

You know, I keep telling myself that this was the shortest offseason in decades, but right now, in the moment, it sure seems like the hours are dragging on. It actually feels like Christmas eve and I can hardly sleep. We got our gifts back in June but the players and coaches have some shiny bling waiting for them under the tree banners.

So to get into the spirit, here's a quick, stupid poem for you.

Twas the night before the opener,
Quiet as a mouse,
Not a player was shooting,
Not even Eddie House.

The banner will be hung,
With pomp and fanfare,
Leaving LeBron to pout,
Pretending not to care.

Tomorrow it starts,
Let the games begin,
'Cause the best gift for us,
Is to watch our team win.

Happy Basketball Season everyone!

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Tommy Point for my wife

for coming up with the Eddie House line

by Jeff Clark on Oct 27, 2008 9:39 PM EDT reply actions

Nice job Mrs. Clark

less than 24 hours now….

by Green17 on Oct 27, 2008 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions

Nice.

Always good stuff. Now lets start off the season the right way and demolish the Cavs

by rjstaines on Oct 27, 2008 10:41 PM EDT reply actions

Love the House line!

It must be REALLY quiet for Eddie not to be shooting. No fear, within seconds of his entry into the game we are sure to see one fly!

by KJ33 on Oct 27, 2008 11:07 PM EDT reply actions

Lebron

And Lebron will be pouting in the lockeroom. Because he apparently can’t even stand to be present when the Celtics get their rings. Great sportsmanship Lebron. Just don’t see him ever getting one. One of the best players but his attitude needs serious work.

by NoraG1 on Oct 28, 2008 1:34 AM EDT reply actions

WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS!

Jeff, give my thanks to your wife. I could almost feel the spirit of X-mas entering my body. Great stuff!
LeBron? Oh, well. You lose some. And then you lose some… (Hope that’s not a jinx)
17, BABY!

by Amager Celtic Fan on Oct 28, 2008 4:53 AM EDT reply actions

$ Idea

Add an Xmas card to the Blog store items.

by Eeyore III on Oct 28, 2008 9:54 AM EDT reply actions

You jinxed me, Jeff...

It snowed in New Jersey today. Enough of these holiday allusions!

All the negativity in this town sucks. It sucks, and it stinks, and it sucks. - Rick Pitino

by Roy_Hobbs on Oct 28, 2008 1:24 PM EDT reply actions

From Mrs. Clark

Yes, I came up with the Eddie House line (and the idea for the poem). To be fair though, it wasn’t because I had ANY idea of what I was talking about but more because I’m an elementary school teacher and rhymes are a part of my everyday life!

Go Celtics…last year’s season made me a fan!

by Jeff Clark on Oct 28, 2008 4:41 PM EDT reply actions