College Basketball Craziness Thread
UPDATE #2: Might as well call this what it is...we went from a Mike Anderson story Fanshot to an Open Thread regarding all the bball rumors swirling the internet world today...feel free to hypothesize with KC and company.
UPDATE: Things change quickly so I've had to rename the title
You'd think the Final Four wasn't this coming weekend with the way things are spinning in College Basketball right now. The good news for Mizzou is Anderson is meeting with school officials. That says to me the guy probably wants to stay but he also wants to get paid. Your move Mike Alden.
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Wasn't Mike Anderson going to Memphis yesterday?
www.rockchalktalk.com for pretty good KU baseball coverage
Problem there is Calipari keeps dragging his feet on that one...
there was a plane tracked out of Jefferson City that supposedly had Anderson on it though that flew to Georgia, back through Memphis, before returning late last night. Who knows what rumors are true or false at this point but I guess this is at least a confirmed offer.
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He'd have to be stupid to go to Georgia
they don’t give a crap about basketball
by I need more Esteban on Mar 31, 2009 12:12 PM CDT reply actions
At first glance I would say the same...
but there must be something intriguing about this job. Obviously there is a lot of money being thrown around for one, but when this thing first opened up even Bob Knight’s name was floated around. He let it be known that he would be interested in it, but it didn’t appear to be mutual.
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I don't know what would be intriguing, going to the football dominated SEC
doesn’t seem intriguing at all, maybe if Calipari went to UK there would be more incentive but as of now, the Big 12 is a much much better basketball conference.
by I need more Esteban on Mar 31, 2009 12:54 PM CDT up reply actions
crazy that right now the whole world seems to...
be waiting for the final final final word from Cal…seems like we’ve heard it reported 3-4 times already but it’s still not official.
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Don't you just love...
seeing all of this make Mizzou fans squirm. Lord knows they’ve had a chuckle or two the three times (2x with Roy, once with Bill) KU has had to deal with this kind of thing over the last decade.
Is that actually Lew Perkins i hear gloating?
Poor Mike Alden…guy can’t get any credit for hiring two of the best coaches Mizzou has ever had, while meanwhile we love the shit out of our moneygrubbing cigar smokin ADominator.
by 2.1 seconds left on Mar 31, 2009 12:38 PM CDT up reply actions
My KU friends actually call me Sweet Lew
but I was at KU a decade or so before Perkins arrived. Thought I’d go with KU_Lew as my handle instead of Sweet Lew to avoid the obvious reference but that didn’t work. I guess I should have put a little more thought into it.
dude just go with it
don’t tell anyone else that you’re not actually Lew
by 2.1 seconds left on Mar 31, 2009 12:58 PM CDT up reply actions
i still don't buy it, this Lew guy
is in the know.
If you were thinking, you wouldn't have thought that.
Should I get in my private jet
and fly back and forth from Columbia, Athens and Memphis, looking for Mike Anderson?
by Andy Edwards on Mar 31, 2009 1:09 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
if you really want to play some head games that'd do it...
it’s stupid out there right now…this Cal to Kentucky thing has turned the world upside down. Folks are talking Coaching Changes, contract extensions, recruits moving, letter of intent clauses all this noise…I can’t wait till the dust settles again.
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That damn Slimeball Calipari
really cold-cocked us… Again.
by Andy Edwards on Mar 31, 2009 1:17 PM CDT up reply actions
I know this is the Stephenson stuff,
but I’m just gonna put it in here, so we can keep all rumors, stories, etc. in one place so we can have logical conversations without getting confused.
From ZagsBlog:
Stephenson is the No. 1 recruit in the Class of 2009 according to Hoop Scoop and No. 9 by Rivals. This marks the second time he has delayed his announcement. He was originally supposed to do it March 21 at Madison Square Garden, but held off.
"It wasn’t a change," he said. "It’s just been hard for me and my family to make a decision. I’m just going to wait it out."
He added: "This is my life. I want to go somewhere that I’m comfortable and I can play at."
hard to sort it all out right now...
but I don’t like the sound of it
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I'm just not sure.
I mean, part of me says that if he was SET on KU, he would just announce it. But, also, I think he really wants the full spotlight on him, and with this Cal to United Kingdom thing going on, it won’t be. The line that scares me though – “It’s just been hard for me and my family to make a decision.” – That kinda sounds like he isn’t totally sold on his choice. But, then again, he could just be trying to hide his cards and speaking in circles, not knowing that he is inadvertently saying the wrong thing.
At this point, sure, it’s fun to speculate, but all it’s gonna do is freak people out. The Slant is going crazy right now.
by Andy Edwards on Mar 31, 2009 1:27 PM CDT up reply actions
message boards around the country are going nuts...
slant, tigerboard(memphis), catpause, tigerboard(Mizzou), powermizzou…you name it it’s crazy.
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CatPause is my personal favorite right now.
I have had that tabbed up since this time yesterday, constantly trying to keep up with their freak fans. They post at an alarming rate, it’s not even funny.
by Andy Edwards on Mar 31, 2009 1:31 PM CDT up reply actions
something like 21,000
unique logins yesterday
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Yeah, at one point
I saw 22,516. How does their server not crash??
by Andy Edwards on Mar 31, 2009 1:34 PM CDT up reply actions
The Slant is only 46 people
away from setting a new record itself.
by Andy Edwards on Mar 31, 2009 1:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Denver-
Read this thread on JS. Flyin Squirrel cracks me up. He knows something, and he says he will be “really good next year!” and then “really, really good next year”. That’s good enough for me.
by Andy Edwards on Mar 31, 2009 1:30 PM CDT up reply actions
yeah I saw that...
I think if anything there though he’s probably only speaking to Cole and Sherron returning
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Oops.
Forgot to post the link. This. But, yeah, somebody says he has a close Aldrich family source saying Cole is coming back. But, Squirrel has been right before about recruits. I think he knows we are getting Lance. I’m at ease now after reading that.
by Andy Edwards on Mar 31, 2009 1:33 PM CDT up reply actions
It's totally out of control.
Flyin Squirrel ’ “Why not both…”
Hahahaha people are hilarious.
by Andy Edwards on Mar 31, 2009 1:35 PM CDT up reply actions
now that would be incredible
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Allright....
back from lunch…what did I miss :D
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That live feed site
is up again, and there is action. Check it out
by Andy Edwards on Mar 31, 2009 2:27 PM CDT up reply actions
“You’re blocking my door shot! The chat room is blowing up!”
“There, I fought for the door, guys.”
Hahaha, this camera man is HILARIOUS!
by Andy Edwards on Mar 31, 2009 2:29 PM CDT up reply actions
you can't stop the Jayhawk train!!!
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KC just posted this link from yesterday...
absolutely hilarious chat and video to watch…do you remember what it’s for KC…I believe it’s the Memphis AD office but I’m not sure, no sound on my end.
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Great minds think alike.
Yeah, I think that is what it is…
by Andy Edwards on Mar 31, 2009 2:28 PM CDT up reply actions
this shit is hilarious...
if you watch it and follow the chat it’s absolutely hysterical
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I don't have sound...
but how funny was all that when the door was open…people were going nuts in the chat and then the guy shut it and they were so disappointed….
do we even know what this place is…for all I know it could be planned parenthood of memphis
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serious??
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I have no idea who that guy was...
I’m so confused. The chat room is BLOWING UP in there.
by Andy Edwards on Mar 31, 2009 2:36 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm telling you that is Mike Anderson...
and if John Calipari ever walks out the door…he’ll put down his microphone, put on a Memphis cap and walk in that door.
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Looks like Mike Anderson is back reporting Live
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Hey KC...
what’s Xavier say in this interview…like I said no sound at work
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTfaXsk5jwo
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I will as soon as this guy is done talking.
by Andy Edwards on Mar 31, 2009 2:33 PM CDT up reply actions
anything here yet...
it went up on the slant and got pulled REAL quick
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you see the latest flying squirrel quote???
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“3 of 5 will be here with a possibility of 4”
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Holy shit.
That is SICK!
Cole, Sherron, Lance, X, JW being the 5?
I’ll take SC, CA, LS and X, but don’t care on way or another on X.
by Andy Edwards on Mar 31, 2009 2:53 PM CDT up reply actions
I just can't believe all this has blown up...
I was ready for a somewhat crazy early offseason w/Cole and Sherron and Lance…but now it’s all up in the air again.
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Here ya go...
His recruitment will open up again if Cal leaves. Guy asks him if Kansas is in it – “Yeah, they were always in my top 2; Kansas and Memphis. So, I would look at them again.”
Guy *- “What is it about Kansas that you think would be a good fit?”
*Xavier - “Everything. We are all close with Kansas and everything. Me and Coach Self are real close. I like know their style and like their style, and they are close to home. And my family wouldn’t mind moving up there.”
Guy- “Would the Oklahoma schools be an option at all?”
Xavier- (shakes head) “Naaah. I don’t particularly pay attention to OU or OSU.”
Guy- “What about your brother? Would he go to the same place, you think?”
Xavier- “Uh, I hope! I don’t know what he’s been thinking or anything. I guess after this thing is done, if he (Cal) stays or goes, if he stays we will obviously stay. But, if he goes, we will have to see how my family feels. We would have to split up and go to 2 different places or what.”
Guy- “So you WANT to be at Memphis? You are definitely hoping Calipari stays?”
Xavier- (nods head)
Guy- “So, what went through your head when all this hit?”
Xavier- “Man, I didn’t believe it at first. I was just like, people were saying that and more people were saying that, and I was just like ‘He wouldn’t do that to us.’ I’m sure if he does go, he’ll talk to me first.”
by Andy Edwards on Mar 31, 2009 2:51 PM CDT up reply actions
yeah thanks...
crazy stuff right now…I’m sure it won’t end as well as we’d all like
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So another question...
WTF is taking Calipari so long…it’s virtually a forgone conclusion at this point so what’s he dragging his feet for. Just make the decision so both Stephenson and Henry can head to Kansas :D
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Whoa
this is crazy, that link you put up KC with the live feed, they are just sittining in his neighborhood while this reporter waits, meanwhile they are hundreds of jackasses posting on the right
by I need more Esteban on Mar 31, 2009 2:50 PM CDT reply actions
are you the one who keeps writing stuff about KU?
haha people are just writing go KU and jayhawks and all that
by I need more Esteban on Mar 31, 2009 2:54 PM CDT up reply actions
it's got to be KC...
or JCO
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colors for that!!!!
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On the feed.
Haha, you have no idea what is going on. You can’t see at work, I’m sure.
by Andy Edwards on Mar 31, 2009 2:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Memphis TV station has been doing a live news feed outside what...
I believe is the AD office…the chat room on the website has been absolutely insane with jokes about the door and everything else going on. It’s really pretty funny.
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With a picture using the "We are all witnesses" Nike ad slogan with a picture of the door next to it
only in America...
could the internet turn a door into a sensation
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Hey - I'm getting the feed -
its some guy in front of Cal’s house. He’s talking to his producers its pretty funny.
The Snozberries taste like Snozberries
Haha, yes.
You missed the door for the last 36 hours though haha
by Andy Edwards on Mar 31, 2009 3:01 PM CDT up reply actions
the door and random Mike Anderson sightings
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a great role model
for all Memphians? Rose colored glasses party of one!
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Somebody said
“COLE ALDRICH TEABAGGED TYLER HANSBROUGH!”
by Andy Edwards on Mar 31, 2009 3:05 PM CDT up reply actions
haha
who wrote Aldrich teabagged Hansbrough??
by I need more Esteban on Mar 31, 2009 3:05 PM CDT reply actions
this is so fun....
the door, the gate??? which is it
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THE DOOR!!!
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it's cracked
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It's relaxing....
it’s ate several people today
by jco8394 on Mar 31, 2009 3:08 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
No clue.
These camera guys are HILARIOUS!
by Andy Edwards on Mar 31, 2009 3:10 PM CDT up reply actions
It was EPIC!
The cameraman was HILARIOUS!! Had me cracking up the whole time. He was really playing up The Door to all the kids in the chat room.
by Andy Edwards on Mar 31, 2009 6:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh, I'm sure someone will.
I couldn’t stop laughing the whole time. People were so ridiculous, it was hysterical.
by Andy Edwards on Mar 31, 2009 6:21 PM CDT up reply actions
wheeee! we is movin!
is there a freaking news helecopter involved?
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So we've pretty much become...
a smaller version of the chat room…that seems like possibly a bad thing
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by Owen on Mar 31, 2009 3:16 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
The door must be infinite....
there are more doors inside of it….and inside of those doors are possibly more doors
haven't seen anything...
just a whole lot of X Henry talk now…I just can’t figure out why the hell this Cal to Kentucky thing hasn’t been made official…this guy is more of a publicity whore than Roy Williams.
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haven't seen anything...
just a whole lot of X Henry talk now…I just can’t figure out why the hell this Cal to Kentucky thing hasn’t been made official…this guy is more of a publicity whore than Roy Williams.
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It's sad that I can't click off this live feed now, worrying I'll miss something
by I need more Esteban on Mar 31, 2009 3:23 PM CDT reply actions
just run away...
I did and I already feel like my IQ has gone up
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ahhh ok I did it
thank you, I feel better and my computer is actually working
by I need more Esteban on Mar 31, 2009 3:25 PM CDT up reply actions
what does nvm mean...nevermind??
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My thought on this would be...
it’s a rumor coming from Kevin Keitzman which is a guy I don’t trust, like or care for…so I’ll withhold until I hear it from someone else…interesting though…
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Yeah, never mind is what it means.
That’s what I thought after I posted it.
by Andy Edwards on Mar 31, 2009 3:30 PM CDT up reply actions
You've come to the right place.
This stuff is getting out of control. Any thoughts from you??
by Andy Edwards on Mar 31, 2009 3:32 PM CDT up reply actions
My thoughts...
Stephenson is holding off because he wants to see what Henry will do. Of course that’s 100% speculation on my part. Would be nice to get either one here.
He is inside his house
meeting with his coaching staff right now. I assume telling them, and it will come out as official real soon. I’m betting by dinnertime a press release comes out as official.
by Andy Edwards on Mar 31, 2009 3:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Hmmm
That’s one theory. Although, I think Lance is simply holding off for the total spotlight. Some guy on The Slant said he knows somebody from OU that is down there in Miami at the McD AA game, and he said that the McD people don’t want players making their announcements on their time. He said they told him to do it on his own time, and his own dime.
by Andy Edwards on Mar 31, 2009 3:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Program note
88’ title game on espn classic starting at 4 for anyone feeling nostalgic
by I need more Esteban on Mar 31, 2009 3:32 PM CDT reply actions
nevermind -
I’m dumb.
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by labbadabba on Mar 31, 2009 3:36 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
I clicked the
‘Bill Self to Hawaii’ link and it pulled up – wait I get colors for being dumb, sweet – anyway it pulled up “Never Gonna Give You Up”
I thought the camera guys put it on the feed to entertain the viewing audience. Now I realized it pulled up the tune in a browser window I didn’t see.
I’m dumb.
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I think that's the first RCT
RICK ROLLING!!!!
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Keitz-
“YOu take Bill Self outta Kansas and put him in Columbia, and you get NBA recruits right now. You don’t get that with Mike Anderson.”
Sounds like KK is fine with MA leaving. He’s not sold on him. Says he doesn’t have a large enough body of work to prove that he is a truly elite coach.
Kietzman is just concerned that Mizzou is taking the place of K-State...
as second fiddle in the North…he liked Frank Martin having that.
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Very much agree Denver.
KK is notorious for shilling for his school, and he would love to see MU in chaos again.
by hunter s. royal on Mar 31, 2009 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions
yep...even if Anderson stays...
Keitzman is going to use this opportunity to make every claim he can that any job in the country is better than Mizzou…the guy is almost a joke at this point.
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I know this is supposed to be about basketball....
But they have an article on rivals ranking the top coaches in the Big XII with Mangino #3
I'm gonna play a couple games
of FIFA, and I will check all the sites and message boards, and pass along anything worth looking at.
there's a dude talking...
apparently Calipari is asking about Kentucky tradition and all about Lexinton KY
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Thanks, labba.
That’s the Mike Anderson reporter.
by Andy Edwards on Mar 31, 2009 3:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Thanks, labba.
That’s the Mike Anderson reporter.
by Andy Edwards on Mar 31, 2009 3:57 PM CDT up reply actions
nothing official yet
Calipari is just asking questions. Sports guy is speculating that Calipari will draw this out and the decision won’t come today. He has 2 kids in High Schools next year.
He’s saying its not about the money. He’s still getting money from the New Jersey nets and has been making $2MM+ every year at Memphis. But apparently Kentucky is the notre dame of college bball
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ok new theory...
Calipari never recruited Stephenson so maybe he has a problem with him personally. This is all a ploy to steal his thunder and hence the Stephenson delay. Cal is just going to be certain by dragging it out through the MCD’s game.
Joking of course but after all this is a rumor thread.
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and then he will return to Memphis...
also somehow regaining a year of eligibility for both Lebron and Dwight Howard at Memphis
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All right it's time to crawl out on a limb here an make my prediction...
Calipari to Kentucky…not really going out on a limb here
Anderson to Memphis…don’t think he should but seems like that’s what MU fans are most nervous about
Stephenson to Kansas…still think this happens
Henry to Kansas…
ok ok so maybe that’s just the rumors I want to believe…that all can’t possibly happen
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If X and Stephenson come to KU
we have to dump 3 schollies at that point right?
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yeah...that's why it probably isn't happening...
but some solid reliable and fairly often exactly right people have come out an claimed that we will be getting one or the other so my bet is Stephenson.
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I know...that was bad...just pushing for 4000 today that's all
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HAHAHAHA
Hell, if this keeps up all night, 1k isn’t out of the question…
by Andy Edwards on Mar 31, 2009 4:03 PM CDT up reply actions
unfortunately I won't be able to be here ALL night
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ooohhh...
we could treat that like a live OGT and see how many we get :D
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It's 5:00 I get to go home now
break free from the bonds of work.!
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hey Citi's pushing over 3 bucks a share now aren't ya
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I give you credit for all the success
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Or credit for
surviving the carnage. In another 2 months I’ll no longer be working for Citi so its all good.
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really??
where ya headed
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Morgan Stanley
purchased Smith Barney from Citi. So I’ll still be doing the same thing but it will just be with Morgan Stanley/Smith Barney rather than Citi Smith Barney.
Its a good thing.
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gotcha..well that's good for you
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Definitely.
My nephew works for Morgan Stanley, and they’re far healthier than Citi.
by hunter s. royal on Mar 31, 2009 4:21 PM CDT up reply actions
And I get to stay up all night trying to calculate functions for the...
diurnal variability of turbulent fluxes….
Is microclimatology
trying to predict it will rain in my hamster’s terrarium?
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Hey KC...
are you flying your private plane from Lexington to Memphis to mess with people again
http://flightaware.com/live/flight/N23YZ
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From the Kentucky site
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HAHAHAHA
Where the hell did you drag this up at? I thought I had a deal with the FAA that they would keep this covert operation on the DL.
by Andy Edwards on Mar 31, 2009 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions
88 Title Game
Billy Packer: What Kansas cannot do is get involved in a running game with Oklahoma
That guy is a genius.
Well, it cost him his job:
20 years later.
by hunter s. royal on Mar 31, 2009 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Anyone on campus tomorrow
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well if your going to be in Lawrence or on campus tomorrow you might want to check this out...
March 31, 2009
LAWRENCE, Kan. – Kansas Football spring practice is open to the public Wednesday, April 1. Practice will begin at 3:30 p.m.
The workout will take place in Memorial Stadium. Fans should park on the East side of the stadium and enter the Southeast gate.
Fans are asked not to bring cameras and turn phones off when they enter the stadium.
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they've not been able to have an open practice...
because of weather so it looks like they’re going to squeeze one in finally.
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check it out if you've got time...
I know you’re more of a bball guy but the football team goes to hell and back to put a good product on the field for us so if you’ve got the time…support em!!
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I'm not necessarily
a bball guy. I love the football too.
by Andy Edwards on Mar 31, 2009 4:16 PM CDT up reply actions
In honor of the Door...did anyone see these...
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by Owen on Mar 31, 2009 4:17 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
I Can't
Bring myself to watch the stream
by birdlandkustl on Mar 31, 2009 4:22 PM CDT up reply actions
look at that the door brings out the lurkers as well...
welcome birdland…so your a stl and Kansas fan then? where you from??
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I've been here
for some time. I’ve posted before. I’m a Cardinals fan and a Jayhawks fan. I’m from St. Louis and i’m a senior at Kansas.
by birdlandkustl on Mar 31, 2009 4:33 PM CDT up reply actions
nice, hadn't seen you before...
I grew up in Quincy Illinois so I know quite a few folks down there.
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I've been reading
Rock chalk talk since the first post, i found it through the Cardinals SBnation blog.
by birdlandkustl on Mar 31, 2009 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions
damn...that's a lot of lurking
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at first
I read each thread, and commented a few times, but then when they became longer I kind of ran out of time.
by birdlandkustl on Mar 31, 2009 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions
fair enough...well lurk away my friend.
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This is lame...rumors suck...
I need at least one thing of substance…I mean hell even this Calipari thing is dragging out.
Some people are like Slinkies...not really good for anything but they make you smile when pushed down the stairs.
No kidding
I kinda wish I could just go to sleep and wake up tomorrow and have this all over. Don’t see that happening, though.
I'm sorry.
I know that I’m supposed to be worried about Mike Anderson and the future of the Mizzou basketball program.
But seriously, The Door is, without a doubt, the funniest thing I’ve seen this year. I just had to explain it to all my co-workers (all women), and they agreed: it’s so ridiculous that it is high comedy.
My 2009 New Years Resolution: Quit feeding the trolls.
It cracks me up...I did have to turn it off though because it was killing brain cells...
the irony of the reporter having some very faint resemblance to Mike Anderson is even better…I feel like I’m watching Ron Burgundy Anchor Man or something.
Some people are like Slinkies...not really good for anything but they make you smile when pushed down the stairs.
The chat is absolutely INSANE.
But you know what? That’s what makes the Internets great: people united in ridiculousness.
My 2009 New Years Resolution: Quit feeding the trolls.
I was watching it at work with no sound...
and just following the footage with the chat might have been the best laugh I’ve had in a while
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They've got a sign on the door now
that advertises Memphis’ upcoming baseball game.
The Snozberries taste like Snozberries
opportunitists
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Kentuky is sending a plane for Calipari
that is the headline on the station…
The Snozberries taste like Snozberries
I remember that BS w/Roy...
it was like they were coming to take him and there was nothing you could do…my gut tells me if KC was a little older at the time he might have done something to that plane but it all worked out in the end.
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You know our late afternoon crowd...
including SlowDance is going to come back here and think something either great happened or absolutely horrible with over 220 comments.
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SlowDance is young:
His nerves should be able to take it.
by hunter s. royal on Mar 31, 2009 4:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Kinda like the Tuesday mid afternoon OGT.
He’ll think I freaked out again.
by Andy Edwards on Mar 31, 2009 6:16 PM CDT up reply actions
I didn't know Mike Anderson was a smoker
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If you want a goofy rumuor:
810 says a media source in Memphis claims Memphis will pay 3,000,000 bucks a year to hire Mike Anderson. That seems unlikely tp say the least.
by hunter s. royal on Mar 31, 2009 4:59 PM CDT reply actions
If I'm Mizzou
and that’s true, I let him go in a heartbeat. He’s great, but he’s not $3 Million a year great.
Yes, I agree.
That’s Self, Pitino, Coach K money. Anderson hasn’t earned that yet.
by hunter s. royal on Mar 31, 2009 5:03 PM CDT up reply actions
I believe they referred to a Birmingham source
Hunter – I believe 810 was referring to a Birmingham, AL source that claimed Memphis would pay $3 mil for Anderson. Regardless, I agree with you that $3 mil for Anderson is not going to happen.
No, its slightly open
so the profile is reduced. At least that’s how it looks to me…
The Snozberries taste like Snozberries
Yeah, you guys with real jobs miss a lot.
by hunter s. royal on Mar 31, 2009 5:35 PM CDT up reply actions
I tried to get on today,
but the damn anklebiters were whiny.
If you were thinking, you wouldn't have thought that.
Salute!
My 2009 New Years Resolution: Quit feeding the trolls.
by ghtd36 on Mar 31, 2009 5:37 PM CDT reply actions 2 recs
love it!!!
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All right fellas ready for the rumor of the day!!!!
multiple folks are now saying that when Calipari leaves…Xavier Henry to Kansas….hard to believe but it’s not a random comment there seems to be some substance to this thing.
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believe it!!!!
JL
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FUCK YES!!!
Johnny Lawrence is ALWAYS RIGHT!!
by Andy Edwards on Mar 31, 2009 6:19 PM CDT up reply actions
Could you link me?
There are so many threads I can’t find it.
by Andy Edwards on Mar 31, 2009 6:20 PM CDT up reply actions
says CJ too maybe
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I have no idea what is going on.
I’ve only skimmed the above conversation, and only picked up some nonsense about a door?
I’ll just sit idlly by, right now, though, and let people keep on talking.
Just sayin’ I’m here.
the Door is the greatest....!!!!
but it was primarily a side conversation to all the rumor talk going on
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side conversation
that has dominated the thread
If you were thinking, you wouldn't have thought that.
yeah there were some upgrades to the site today...
neat stuff and I’m guessing that is a small side item to that.
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haven't checked but I will...
did I spill the beans on something I shouldn’t have
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just read it...
and not too surprised about the second item on your list, I thought that might happen
Some people are like Slinkies...not really good for anything but they make you smile when pushed down the stairs.
care to share?
or is this “official blogger” only news?
If you were thinking, you wouldn't have thought that.
Finally...it feels like I've known for months but he just wouldn't say it
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OMG.
WE ARE GETTING X AND CJ!!!! AND ANDERSON IS GOING TO MEMPHIS!!!!
Ok, the last part isn’t for sure, but the first part is! Xavier Henry and CJ Henry – ROCK CHALK!
easy killer nothing is for sure until the uniform is on
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Just for the record...
I sincerely hope we don’t end up with both Stephenson (I’m not calling him Born Ready, at least not until he earns the damn nickname) and Xavier.
Sorry, but I feel “dirty” enough hoping a kid transfers just to pick up one scholarship for both Cole and Sherron to come back. One of them, fine. But right now, I’m not a big fan of either. Particularly Stephenson.
But whatever. Obviously, nothing I say has anything to do with anything. Just my 2 cents.
Agreed, somewhat.
I want one of them. Whichever takes the offer first. I’m down for it.
by Andy Edwards on Mar 31, 2009 6:28 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm with ya...
we can scrounge up a couple within reason but we’d be pushing it if we started talking Stephenson and Xavier
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I can't believe they both would come.
I agree with KC, whoever commits first is fine. Though Xavier Henry was impressive in the clip shown earlier in the thread.
by hunter s. royal on Mar 31, 2009 6:31 PM CDT up reply actions
I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT IS GOING ON!!!
I have a feeling this will continue into the wee hours of the night, and I will not sleep tonight. Fine with me.
by Andy Edwards on Mar 31, 2009 6:33 PM CDT up reply actions
From everything I've seen plus
the way both have handled their recruitments, I’ll take Xavier >> Lance.
Plus, Xavier comes along with C.J., so that’s another bonus.
I’m going to pronounce Xavier’s name just like the school I’m going to, though. None of this Zaaveea crap.
yes me too....
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That's a good sign, isn't it?
His name matches your college. Just don’t try to steal him away from KU or they’ll be trouble! :D
by hunter s. royal on Mar 31, 2009 6:36 PM CDT up reply actions
CJ would wak-on, right?
That’d be sweet.
Now, it’s official. I want X and CJ.
Stephenson should get left aside for waiting so long, and just have fun in College Park for a year.
yep he's a walk on at memphis now so wouldn't be a problem I don't think
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Yes, CJ would be a walk on.
Thanks to the Yanks. Would I have to hate them less because of this?
by Andy Edwards on Mar 31, 2009 6:29 PM CDT up reply actions
scholarships
How would the scholarships work? CJ would walk on? That is X’s older brother, right?
Don't ask.
NOBODY in the world know, but HCBS, haha. You’d have to ask him, and only him.
by Andy Edwards on Mar 31, 2009 6:29 PM CDT up reply actions
yep CJ is X's brother and would walk on...
played for the Yankees minor league and get’s his school paid
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I believe he signed with KU when he was a senior in high school.
Then was taken high enough in the MLB draft that he went to baseball instead.
by hunter s. royal on Mar 31, 2009 6:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Xavier is a 3 too, right?
My hope is still that Brady, or whoever really, gives up their scholarship.
Although, I think a Quintrell transfer is becoming a decent likelihood.
Xavier is more of a 2, but can definitely play the 3, too.
by Andy Edwards on Mar 31, 2009 6:33 PM CDT up reply actions
I guess I thought the other way??
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yeah X is more a 2 than Stephenson
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OK, good.
That would make it more likely for Brady to give up his scholarship.
Lance would have just come in and practically stolen a bunch of PT, too, which would have made it a double whammy.
So, come on Brady. Please?
But, either way, with a 3 guard system
Tyshawn would have just gone to the other spot with Lance. I mean, it’s gonna be Sherron, T2 and (X / Lance)…
by Andy Edwards on Mar 31, 2009 6:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Just not a big fan of the way he has handled his recruitment.
Just make a decision, man.
I’m not pressuring a decision, necessarily, but then don’t come out and give like 4 different dates to announce then continue to postpone.
Plus, from everything I’ve read, and the fact that he gave himself the nickname Born Ready, he seems to be quite full of himself. Which is fine, I suppose, but it takes away some of the mystique of rooting for a team, IMO.
I’d much, much rather prefer X, at this point.
You don't know about the X recruitment then, do you?
by Andy Edwards on Mar 31, 2009 6:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh, well...
The X recruitment was really nasty, and he ended up really dooping HCBS into thinking he was coming to KU, which caused Michael Snaer (McD AA) to commit to FSU because he thought X was KU-bound, otherwise we had Snaer. So, we lost out on Snaer, then X went Memphis. Also, his family (dad, IIRC) fed bad info. to the media, leading them to believe he was KU-bound.
by Andy Edwards on Mar 31, 2009 6:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Would CJ contribute to our team?
I mean, did he play much for memphis this year?
he was going to be on scholly when he originally signed so...
I would think he’s at least Brady caliber…he’d also make Brady not the oldest on the team which is funny
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CJ had a bad injury.
Shoulder, IIRC, and had to have surgery, so he never played, and I don’t think he ever even practiced this year.
by Andy Edwards on Mar 31, 2009 6:37 PM CDT up reply actions
yep that's correct injured this year...
and he wouldn’t be a huge factor at KU but I wouldn’t turn him away
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Maybe replace Appleton once Appleton graduates?
As the 6th guard in a 4.5-guard rotation, to come in for some D.
still nothing done, just theory....
simma down now
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I know, I know.
But, Johnny Lawrence ain’t never wrong.
by Andy Edwards on Mar 31, 2009 6:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Right.
But, the fact that we have him if somebody goes down, that kinda guy to fill in is a HUGE luxury.
by Andy Edwards on Mar 31, 2009 6:39 PM CDT up reply actions
He was highly rated out of high school.
I remember it being a pretty big deal when he went to baseball. Maybe I’m remembering wrong, but I’d hope he could contribute.
by hunter s. royal on Mar 31, 2009 6:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Would he get 4 years of eligiblity?
If so, I’d bet he would redshirt this first year.
But of course, did he redshirt this year with the injury?
Who knows. In any case, I don’t think he would steal too much playing time.
Maybe
if we played a game of baseball at the Final Four to decide the national champ :)
He’s really athletic though so he could probably have a spot as an energy guy at least. And if it gets X to Lawrence I’ll have to not hate the Yankees (damnit). Or Phillies since they had him for awhile too.
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OK... How does this look?
PG – Sherron / EJ
SG – Tyshawn / Tyrel
SF – X / Brady
PF – Morris’s / Robinson (either could start)
C – Cole / Withey
disgustingly good
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I like it, obviously.
One of the Morrises/Robinson and Tyrel/Brady would likely be left out of the rotation, though, and that isn’t even getting to Travis.
Damn, that’d be amazing.
Another thought.
What if we redshirt Travis next year?
That way, he would still get 3 years of PT, and he should be an active producer starting in 2010-11 with Sherron leaving and (potentially) X leaving.
Still counts as a scholly,
and doesn’t help fix that situation, though. Otherwise, it would be great.
by Andy Edwards on Mar 31, 2009 6:43 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm not talking about it from that perspective.
Just from him and his potential PT situation.
Scholarship-wise, Bill has to have a lead about players willing to give theirs up. Or about transfers.
Otherwise, I’d get super pissed. That’s not the way you do it, IMO. To just hope that the situation works itself out.
If Cole comes back,
Doesn’t it seem nearly guaranteed that Quintrell transfers? I just don’t see how he gets to play here. Heck, even if Cole doesn’t come back, he’d still be stuck behind the Morii for the next 3 years.
Sad, but probably true.
He’s behind both Morris’s and Thomas Robinson is supposed to be a great player. I don’t see where he’ll ever get much PT.
by hunter s. royal on Mar 31, 2009 6:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Depends.
A lot of people said the same about Darnell, and he waited it out and as a senior, after Julian’s departure, really exploded onto the scene.
You are right, though, that I doubt Quintrell would see any PT until his senior season. Maybe even requiring a redshirt along the lines.
If he’s willing to wait and put in the work, I would think he could stay and eventually see ~20 minutes a game. BUt if he wants to play more, then he’ll likely transfer.
Honestly, though, I’d much rather it be him than Releford. Both will be good players, I think, but Releford could be an absolute start, IMO. Quintrell’s absolute ceiling is Darnell.
I like that idea.
I really think he could add something to our team if found the playing time. I wanted to see him a couple of times in the tourney.
gives him more time to be a factor
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Plus, we saw
how Brady benefited from a RS year…
by Andy Edwards on Mar 31, 2009 6:46 PM CDT up reply actions
Would Tyrel consider a redshirt?
He’s from Kansas and a good student, if he’d pay his own way for a year that would resolve a lot of things.
by hunter s. royal on Mar 31, 2009 6:47 PM CDT up reply actions
Not likely.
We are hoping for too much. It’s like every white kid has to pay his own way now, haha.
by Andy Edwards on Mar 31, 2009 6:49 PM CDT up reply actions
It worked out brilliantly for Brady.
Don’t know how much of a financial hardship that would be though.
by hunter s. royal on Mar 31, 2009 6:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Not sure about now,
but his dad did give up his coaching job after Tyrel graduated, not sure if he retired from teaching as well. Though I think he did.
If you were thinking, you wouldn't have thought that.
my guess is Tyrel get's left out....
not as good a defender as Brady
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Unless he really improves, and passes BM as a defender...
by Andy Edwards on Mar 31, 2009 6:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Which he was getting close to at the end of the season.
I’ll go out on a limb and say that Tyrel will play more than Brady next year.
Um
No he doesn’t. At all.
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Seriously?
I think he does. Tyrel is much more consistent.
by Andy Edwards on Mar 31, 2009 7:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Morningstar
led the Big 12 in 3 point percentage
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Seems like everyone is ignoring the fact that Cole
is gone. What are the realistic chances of him coming back?
I’d think 1 in 5 at best right now.
If you were thinking, you wouldn't have thought that.
No way.
He’s coming back. Why so negative, man?
by Andy Edwards on Mar 31, 2009 6:40 PM CDT up reply actions
I'd think he's no worse than 50-50.
Maybe tilting in our favor. He’s smart enough to know the money’s always gonna be there for him. Though if becomes projected top-5 or so, it would get scary.
by hunter s. royal on Mar 31, 2009 6:44 PM CDT up reply actions
hope he doesn't go....
he would be an absolute monster if teams had to cover X and Sherron on the perimeter
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Guess we'll see,
I just don’t see him passing up a lottery pick.
If you were thinking, you wouldn't have thought that.
i heard his knee-jerk reaction was that he is coming back for sure.
And man, that’d be awesome. That being said, if he’s top 10, maybe top 5, I think he should go for his sake. He needs more work, no doubt, but it may not be worth the risk to wait.
Can someone give me a scouting report on X?
I’ve always thought of him as a slasher. Can he shoot the 3?
He's much more of a slasher than he is a shooter.
But, he can shoot the 3, though.
by Andy Edwards on Mar 31, 2009 6:55 PM CDT up reply actions
They're talking about Calipari on ESPN2.
Sick contract. 2.5 million signing bonus? Never heard of that before.
by hunter s. royal on Mar 31, 2009 6:56 PM CDT reply actions
Am I the only one actively hoping
that Mike Anderson stays at Missouri?
I think it would suck if he left.
I hope he leaves.
You can say how cool it is for them to be good, too, but at the end of the day, I would much rather see them suffer and suck, than be continuously good. Do you think ANY of them would hope that we were able to keep HCBS if it was him suppoesdly going to Memphis? Don’t think so.
by Andy Edwards on Mar 31, 2009 7:05 PM CDT up reply actions
I hope he stays too.
I want them to be pretty good, but always lose the big game. That’s so much tougher than be god-awful all the time. Trust me, I’ve been a ISU fan. Those are the only two scenarios they know.
OK, Denver did it earlier, so I will do it now...
My predictions (in order of the domino effect)
John Calipari to Kentucky (done, already)
Anderson to Memphis (can’t turn down the reported money they are gonna be ready to throw at him after Cal breaks their hearts)
??? to Missouri (Melvin Watkins from within maybe, but NO WAY Gillespie goes there like some people are saying. He refused to play HCBS at UK, they DEFINITELY doesn’t want any part of each other in that rivalray)
Xavier Henry to Kansas (Johnny Lawrence says so)
CJ Henry to Kansas (JL says so)
Lance Stephenson to St. John’s (no other choice, really)
John Wall to Duke (Kentucky is already 2 schollies over, so he can’t go with Cal, and KU isn’t an option after X commits)
Couldn't agree more.
Cal really took the whole CBB world by the balls, and turned it completely upside down.
by Andy Edwards on Mar 31, 2009 7:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Stephenson will go to Maryland.
The folks over at Maryland’s SBN blog thought he was a Terp throughout the entire process, doubting Zags.
I bet Lance goes to College Park.
For Missouri’s job, who knows.
What about the whole Under Armour
allegations thing at Maryland? I think that would send him to SJU…
by Andy Edwards on Mar 31, 2009 7:10 PM CDT up reply actions
CLASSIC line from someone on JS:
“With Cal now going to Kentucky and Mizzou possibly needing a new coach, and Lance deciding not to decide anything even though he already decided…just curious of what you thought X, Lance, and heck, even John Wall were gonna eat for dinner tonight?”
What a way to finish March....
it’s certainly madness…not the kind I want to be involved in necessarily but it’s certainly a nice consolation if things come to fruition.
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Haha, if nothing else,
it’s just fun and interesting as hell to follow and speculate about.
by Andy Edwards on Mar 31, 2009 7:20 PM CDT up reply actions
without a doubt...it's made for a very interesting week...
and I thought it was going to be slow….my defensive football preview pretty much got buried
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It's only Tuesday...
We’ve got a LOOOOOONG way to go!
by Andy Edwards on Mar 31, 2009 7:24 PM CDT up reply actions
OK, I'm leaving.
I’ll be back in about 3 hours, or so.
When I come back, I expect to have this thread go bezerk again with the news that Mike Anderson is the new coach of Memphis, or something as equally ground-breaking.
You got it, boss.
I’ll rev up my Cessna again and head back to Memphis!
by Andy Edwards on Mar 31, 2009 7:20 PM CDT up reply actions
that seems to me a little more reasonable...
I didn’t expect Cal to go down without a fight especially with the glitz and glamor of Kentucky behind him now…it could be tough but I think we get at least one.
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hey BTW...
when you link something click the open in new window box if you could…if you don’t I have to exit and reenter the thread to get back in. No big deal but it would be awesome if you could.
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That isn't an option in commenting, is it?
Only in writing up ACTUAL posts… I just right click and Open in New Tab or Open in New Window.
by Andy Edwards on Mar 31, 2009 7:27 PM CDT up reply actions
I take that back... I never knew that little link thing was there in commenting.
I always just use quotes, title of link, quotes, colon, link… My bad.
by Andy Edwards on Mar 31, 2009 7:28 PM CDT up reply actions
no big deal...make sense though?
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Yeah, I got ya.
I guess I will start doing it through the link tool then…
by Andy Edwards on Mar 31, 2009 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions
so what's your take on the subject...
I’m hoping we don’t end up high and dry in this whole deal
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Who knows...
JL says we get X and CJ, I think we get X and CJ. I wouldn’t be surprised if we get none, though, either…
by Andy Edwards on Mar 31, 2009 7:33 PM CDT up reply actions
that would be a tad disappointing but I'd live...
this has just been a wild ride today…lots of fun
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Mizzou fans seem pretty resigned to Mike Anderson being gone....
pretty quiet at Rock M but other outlets are talking replacements, lack of loyalty, empty seats and where the hell was Kroenke and Laurie when you needed them.
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I noticed that too.
I’m surprised they’re not blowing up with comments. They seemed to very reluctantly bump up mp fische’s post about the Georgia job, which got a lot of play, but since then they’ve gone dead. That seems weird.
by hunter s. royal on Mar 31, 2009 7:35 PM CDT up reply actions
somethings up...don't know what...
but I think Powermizzou is reporting an extension so maybe they are going to keep him after all.
Honestly non of the jobs that have come up are better than the Mizzou job and I sure as hell wouldn’t go to Memphis if I were him
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saying 7 year deal at 1.6/year...
Anderson stays…good for him
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Somebody told me about an extension, as well.
7 years, 1.6 per…
by Andy Edwards on Mar 31, 2009 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions
well they should be decent now...
for some time to come
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appears to be...but don't forget the...
Patterson to K-State thing on rivals….speaking of K-State how crappy are they feeling right now. 3rd fiddle in the North for basketball and who knows what’s going to happen in the football experiment.
I think they’ll be pretty solid at bball next year though.
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Haha, I said that exact thing
on JS. I said “I hope DeArmond goes Fitz on ’em.”
by Andy Edwards on Mar 31, 2009 7:44 PM CDT up reply actions
it's funny to watch the swing of emotions on things everywhere....
Tigerboard went from…“we are a 2nd rate program” to “Big 12 title contenders and I could really see Demarcus Cousins and Xavier Henry wanting to play for Anderson”
I think if you go somewhere in between those two, that’s where you’ll find Mizzou
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The diehard K-Staters are trying to spin this
as a chance for them to get Cousins. I don’t know about that.
by hunter s. royal on Mar 31, 2009 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions
Other rumors are him jumping on the Bama bandwagon now...
with Grant as the new coach
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I'd be surprised if he ended up at K-State
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It will be a continuing carnival:
To see what happens to the Memphis recruits. Supposedly they all had special clauses in their LOI’s that let them bail if Cal left.
by hunter s. royal on Mar 31, 2009 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Cal left that school so screwed...
recruit all one and dones to a team that has some seniors and a one and done and then give them all an easy way out….
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I wonder if the NCAA gets into this.
Often schools let recruits out of their LOI’s if the coach leaves, but they won’t let them follow the former coach to his new school.
by hunter s. royal on Mar 31, 2009 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions
My understanding is that....
that applies with transfer situations but if you release a guy from his letter of intent there is nothing that can prevent that move
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speaking of all these recruits...
how far has Memphis basketball just fallen in the matter of a day…Lose Cal, all your recruits, Tyreke Evans, your first choice at coach apparently Mike Anderson chooses to Stay…
Better make a HUGE Splash if they want to be relevant ever again
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Memphis does have some pull.
It’s a good sized city with an NBA team. Most of the 5 star recruits dream of the NBA, not college ball. Plus, they’re nuts about their sports. I can see how Calipari could recruit to that. Now, whether someone else could have that success is quite debatable.
by hunter s. royal on Mar 31, 2009 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Soooooo, anybody wanna take a stab
at who Memphis goes after next? It’s gotta be a big name, high profile guy, right? That’s their style…
Seems like a great fit...who knows though...
I wouldn’t even know where to begin.
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I was joking.
I think they’ll try to find somebody higher profile. Apparently they can offer a lot of money for a coach.
by hunter s. royal on Mar 31, 2009 7:49 PM CDT up reply actions
agree...but Frank Martin just fits what I think of with Memphis bball...
I can’t really think of any high profile guys though that would want to step back to a conference USA school when the cupboard is going to be absolutely bare.
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Yes, they're in a bad spot.
If I was Calipari I don’t think I’d ever go back there. (At least not without a bunch of bodyguards.)
by hunter s. royal on Mar 31, 2009 7:52 PM CDT up reply actions
One positive about this Mike Anderson decision is that once again...
Kevin Keitzman looks like an absolute assclown after his show earlier today
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Nothing new there.
Danny Clinkscale was making some nice points today, but KK is such a manipulative schemer, he’s lost any credibility.
by hunter s. royal on Mar 31, 2009 7:57 PM CDT up reply actions
So, some dominoes
are starting to fall, and pieces of the puzzle are coming together. So far, I’m 0 for 1 on my predictions, haha. I must say: I’m kinda shocked Anderson is staying. I know it is the better job and place to be, but I just foresaw Memphis throwing him like 3 mil, and him taking the money and running. REALLY, REALLY sucks to be Memphis right now…
That Memphis job is going to be more of a rebuilding job than Mizzou was...
Anderson may eventually leave Mizzou but it’s going to have to be a clearly better situation.
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Well I got to run for awhile...
probably the end of the drama for tonight i’d guess, but I’ll check in later
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Yeah, I gotta get out now, or I never will.
If anything else big pops up, I’ll be back.
by Andy Edwards on Mar 31, 2009 7:59 PM CDT up reply actions
The crazyness of the day has headed to the NFL....
THE BRONCOS WILL TRADE JAY CUTLER!!! crazy!!
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Who is Johnny Lawrence
and Flying squirrel? Just for my reference so I know about these sources. Thanks
They are guys on JayhawkSlant
that have “sources” inside the program. JL has Memphis sources, too. They always break stuff before it happens, then it happens, so we take credence in what they say.
by Andy Edwards on Mar 31, 2009 8:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Not a problem, man.
Nice to meet you, btw. You should come around more often.
by Andy Edwards on Mar 31, 2009 8:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah I will I just happened upon this site
yesterday and am completely obsessed with it
Haha, really?
That’s cool! It’s a GREAT site! The guy that runs it, rockchalk, but we call him SlowDance, does a GREAT job running it. As well as Denver and James Quinn. I am in the Obsessed Group, as well.
by Andy Edwards on Mar 31, 2009 9:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Hi Everyone
There is no way I have time to go through 400+ messages. Can someone summerize what happened today in 25 words or less?
Also, an absolute hell of a baseball game today. KU rallied to score seven runs in the final two frames to beat Northern Colorado 8-6. One of the most exciting games I have ever seen. Nick Faunce hit a walk off homer.
OK, waiting on that executive summary.
www.rockchalktalk.com for pretty good KU baseball coverage
Saw your baseball game report.
Cal to UK. Anderson staying at MU. Xavier Henry supposedly to KU, along with older brother CJ. Lance postponed announcement. Millions of rumors about everything.
There! 24 words!
by Andy Edwards on Mar 31, 2009 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions
All good.
Thank you for keeping it brief my good man!
www.rockchalktalk.com for pretty good KU baseball coverage
I'm getting really nervous that we're going to miss on...
Henry and Stephenson for some reason…Calipari appears to be making a public push for Xavier and CJ…not good, he picked Cal once and I’m not sure he won’t do it again. Let’s hope those Kansas ties finally win out.
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Katz is sticking by his guns w/Xavier to Kansas...
Bilas who I respect a lot says he should and will follow Cal to Kentucky…also Jay Williams who is probably just talking out of his ass also thinks Xavier to Kentucky. Katz has always had more ties to the recruiting game as Bilas is primarily a college connected guy so hopefully Katz has some contacts and is on the right track here.
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I'm back.
I saw that Anderson is staying at Missouri…good deal.
Who does everybody think Memphis will go after next?
I missed the report but speculation is they'll
be shooting for someone in a “BCS” conference…no idea who would do that but they’re in a tough spot.
Had a name coach who brought you back by recruiting circles around the rest of the country…not sure anyone else truly believes they can do the same. Cal has WWW.
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World Wide Wes.
An uber-rich friend of Cal’s that he does his illegal recruiting/funding with.
by Andy Edwards on Mar 31, 2009 11:03 PM CDT up reply actions
That's not proven.
Come on, KC, let’s try and stick to facts, hmm. Nothing on the internet is EVER anything besides factual.
Google up William Wesley.
There’s a great GQ article about him. He’s kind of a basketball insider who has a huge impact on college recruiting.
by hunter s. royal on Mar 31, 2009 11:13 PM CDT up reply actions
From the Xavier video though
I really got a since that the only reason he chose Memphis was because his brother was there and that he wanted to keep his family together. That is no longer the case. C.J. chose Kansas once no reason he won’t choose us again. Where are you getting this Andy Katz information is it on ESPN.com or TV?
on TV...
Cal has said CJ is welcome to come to though…really hope we can pull this off because if not it’s going to look more and more like Xavier screwed us twice out of another top wing…first with Snaer and now likely w/Stephenson.
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btw...glad to have ya...read your comment above about stumbling on to this place and being hooked...
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Yeah it is a great site....
Who would you rather have Lance or Xavier?
I'd be flipping a coin if I were to pick one for sake of talent.
They both have huge positives but I guess I’d probably say Xavier because Lance would then likely end up at St. Johns or Maryland and have little impact on things. If we got Lance, Xavier probably ends up at Kentucky with the rest of those guys and they’re not only a contender immediately but it sets a message around the country that Kentucky is the Elite school for recruits.
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KC....
looks like JL is backing off his statement, not good news for us
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WTF!!!
I go get something to eat, and this happens?!?! Link me, please.
by Andy Edwards on Mar 31, 2009 9:40 PM CDT up reply actions
same thread as before
Some people are like Slinkies...not really good for anything but they make you smile when pushed down the stairs.
Hmmm, not as bad as I supspected.
As long as we get one of them, I’m happy.
by Andy Edwards on Mar 31, 2009 9:43 PM CDT up reply actions
I agree...
just hope we don’t lose out on both…2 weeks ago I wasn’t expecting either and now it would suck to be back there again.
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He still expects X to end up at KU, so I feel not so bad...
by Andy Edwards on Mar 31, 2009 9:45 PM CDT up reply actions
yes but as he says...
his source is no longer getting first hand spoon fed insight as he was before.
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Do you think his source could have lost his info. track with Cal leaving?
by Andy Edwards on Mar 31, 2009 9:49 PM CDT up reply actions
that's what it sounds like
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Man, makes ya wonder who it could be...
by Andy Edwards on Mar 31, 2009 9:50 PM CDT up reply actions
well he says it was...
a source who spoke directly with Cal and one of Cal’s friends…I’m still hopeful but he’s definitely backed off his definitive statements of earlier today.
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I hate Calipari.
That’s all there is to it.
by Andy Edwards on Mar 31, 2009 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions
someday the Devil will come calling for payment
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He does nothing
but burn bridges, and bend the rules to his maximum benefit.
by Andy Edwards on Mar 31, 2009 9:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Backing off the statement that X
is going to come to Kansas?
a little...
basically seems like the overwhelming thought is that KU is the immediate leader but needs to move quick. Cal is going to be putting the full court press on and is already clearing room at Kentucky for these guys. He wants them and he got them once before. It’s not going to be easy but hopefully we can deliver him quick.
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NOOOOOOO!!!!!!!
SELF….GET THE HELL DOWN TO MIAMI NOW!!! IF YOU AREN’T ALREADY!!!……or are coaches usually allowed to attend the McDonalds game?
dead period in recruiting right now...
which is why it’s rather confusing that Calipari is telling these guys he wants them at Kentucky…maybe that’s why it took him so long to announce…doing a little last minute business when he was still there signed recruit and player.
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What a damn slimeball!
I wish Memphis would hand his head over on a plate for all the illegal things he’s done there. (assuming he has…)
by Andy Edwards on Mar 31, 2009 9:46 PM CDT up reply actions
Good call on the delay.
That is something that could make a lot of sense.
Wow, that’d be intense. Make a lot of sense, too, particularly for Cal. Geez, that guy is good.
This is crazy, man.
Again, if we get no one, I might not be all that pissed off.
Call me a sucker, but I think we would be a NC contender next year, anyways and it’d be more fun, to me, without a one-and-done type player.
I would accept either one, but it might be better off in the long run.
Just to clarify:
I do want one of them.
Just saying that it might not be panic time if we don’t get either.
no panic on my end either....
not in the least, just sure would be nice
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I agree....
we’d still be a damn good team but Xavier might end up a two year guy who knows and certainly gives us that third scorer if Aldrich and Collins return…throw Cole, Sherron and either of the two and we won’t be struggling on offense next year.
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three guys getting lost in all this without a doubt...
I think all three have much more confidence next year and are stronger contributors on the offensive end.
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No, I agree.
Look above to my clarification.
I would prefer one, obviously, and would prefer X over Lance.
But in the end, as long as the two most important recruits (Cole and Sherron) are on the team next year, we are definitely a NC contender next year. Add in X/Lance, and we’re likely preseason #1.
I agree as well
We would be fine without either of them as long as Cole and Sherron come back, however, it would be a HUGE addition if we could get a strong wing scorer who could take away double teams from Cole
exactly...HUGE as a 3rd scoring option from day one...
and frees up the middle for Cole…no way people can just sag in the middle if we’ve got Sherron and one of these guys on the perimeter. Plus both are considered excellent at getting to the basket, imagine adding another solid penetrating guard to go along with Sherron, tough for any defense to prepare for.
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It would be amazing plenty of huge dunks for Cole
by Jayhawks1209 on Mar 31, 2009 9:52 PM CDT up reply actions
hey look who figured out the reply button :D
just givin you shit
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I was thinking the same thing, haha.
Didn’t wanna come off as a D his first night here, though.
by Andy Edwards on Mar 31, 2009 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions
why do I still have the feeling
we’re gonna get screwed on this and end up with none of these recruits?
I've got the beginning of those feelings myself....
really do….but like I said, 2 weeks ago none of these names had even crossed my mind so we’re still in good shape
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fair enough
I just hate having our hopes built up like this only to have the rug pulled out from under us.
agree...especially by a kid so connected to the University all his life.
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If that's the case, then I think we have to seriously consider
firing Bill. I mean, if he can’t even get one guy here, that’s just embarrassing.
If Memphis just hits their free throws last year, he’s NC-less.
Dude needs to go, man, if he can’t pull either X or Lance.
wow...you had me a little worried...
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sorry I was catching up on a lot of comments...
saw that and expected it to be mpfishe talking
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Luckily for us:
I think mpfische has found taunting MU fans more fun than taunting us.
by hunter s. royal on Mar 31, 2009 10:01 PM CDT up reply actions
They really jumped
on him over there yesterday. Worse than we normally do, I think.
by Andy Edwards on Mar 31, 2009 10:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Well, he never brought up the race hard over here.
That usually gets people pretty heated.
His statement wasn’t even that far off, and was probably a part of the consideration. He just way overstated it without too much, um, taste.
Agreed.
He likes to ruffle feathers, that’s for sure. I mean, I like to take a trip out to left field every now and then, but he lives out there… If ya know what I mean…
by Andy Edwards on Mar 31, 2009 10:05 PM CDT up reply actions
they didn't bite too hard over at Rock M Nation...
to his ploy
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Yea, no NC this year.
The man’s slipping.
by hunter s. royal on Mar 31, 2009 9:56 PM CDT up reply actions
I was listening to the Brian Kenney show on ESPN radio
and this guy from Kentucky emailed in saying, basically, we’ll give Calipari a one year honeymoon period, but we expect to be in the final four each and every year after that. For every NC he wins, we’ll give him one year grace of not making the final four.
To which my reaction was, KU fans are intense, but UK fans are friggin’ insane. I mean, certifiable.
Sheesh.
I think that
22,000+ on a message board at one time speaks for itself. It’s a totally different culture over there. They are ridiculous. They literally think their shit don’t stink.
by Andy Edwards on Mar 31, 2009 10:00 PM CDT up reply actions
the crazy thing is....
that for a program that has clearly struggled of late, the expectations actually went up with this hiring…you get the feeling that Gillespie would have been given more slack next year than Calipari will be…make no mistake Cal will likely be successful
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Unfortunately,
I see no way that Cal WON’T be successful there. Rich tradition, rabid fanbase, gobs of money… He’ll be a good one.
by Andy Edwards on Mar 31, 2009 10:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Maybe I'm overly optimistic
but I’m not TOO worried. I personally don’t think you win the national title with 1 and dones, and I don’t think Cal is a good enough coach to turn guys who aren’t talented enough to be 1 and dones or 2 and dones into elite players.
stop by Waving the Wheat (http://wavingthewheat.wordpress.com/) and The College Hockey Blog (http://thecollegehockeyblog.wordpress.com/)
Well, he almost
won one last year. Granted, he only had one 1AD, but if there is somebody that can get enough of them to the point where it would take an epic collaps to NOT win it, it’s him…
by Andy Edwards on Mar 31, 2009 10:06 PM CDT up reply actions
I agree to an extent...
I think you can win with them if they fit in as a piece of the puzzle but to build a hole puzzle with one and dones it’s just asking for problems I think.
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which is
what he’d be doing by bringing in all 4 of X, Wall, Cousins and Stephenson (not that he’s in the picture where UK is concerned)
even throwing the 3 in play...
with Meeks would be tough….how the hell do you find all the shots available to keep those guys happy…it’d resemble a D-League team with everyone just shooting at first touch of the ball.
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No kidding
and somebody would get their feelings hurt because their NBA stock would go down because they’re ONLY scoring 12 a game at Kentucky. Wah.
Don't forget
the possibility of Patterson staying, too… Cal has a chance of being LOADED next year if he plays his cards right…
by Andy Edwards on Mar 31, 2009 10:13 PM CDT up reply actions
again though..
does a team like that ever develop championship chemistry…do they REALLY give a shit about Kentucky…obviously not because they were all going to Memphis until this afternoon.
Watching Mizzou a team w/Chemisty beat Memphis this year and Kansas last year rip the heart out of Memphis because they were more poised leads me to believe there is a lot more to winning than talent alone, and I think we’d all have to agree with that.
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by Owen on Mar 31, 2009 10:16 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
I guess
I should’ve just let you say it instead of typing my whole thing below, since we pretty much said the same thing.
great minds think alike :D
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I would agree.
But, I will also say that, obviously, you have to have the talent in the first place to be good. You can get guys to work together and feed off of each other. But, it’s harder to make a guy an uber-talented player.
Just playing Devil’s advocate here. Your point is noted, and agreed upon.
by Andy Edwards on Mar 31, 2009 10:18 PM CDT up reply actions
no doubt...
maybe Calipari will assemble that talent, get them to play together and then he could likely take on the lower 1/3 of the NBA and succeed too…
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Don't sweep that idea
under the rug. I hate that guy.
by Andy Edwards on Mar 31, 2009 10:20 PM CDT up reply actions
That said...
It only works if you can get EVERYBODY to buy into the team concept. Look at KU last year. 5 players drafted, another will be whenever he comes out (SC). Top scorer had 13 pts. per game. Why? Because Bill convinced them they’d be better off if they sacrificed for the team. I don’t see Cal preaching that to the degree Bill does. It probably helps him in recruiting, but it doesn’t help him win NCs.
FWIW
I think Bill Self is one of the best coaches currently that keeps players around longer than 1 year. Has he ever lost one to the NBA? Certainly not here at KU.
Rush stayed, Arthur stayed. It’s possible that X or Lance would leave after 1, and that’s all well and good, but he usually convinces kids (rightly, I believe) that they will improve more under him for another year than they would on the end of the bench in the NBA.
none I can think of
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The only cautionary note for Cal:
I heard several people today note that Memphis was a big city, ethnically diverse, with an NBA team. I guess NBA players would hang around the Memphis players and take them out on the town. Lexington may be much smaller, but a bigger fishbowl. Cal is gonna be under such scrutiny, he may not be able to get out of line in recruiting like many believe he did.
by hunter s. royal on Mar 31, 2009 10:06 PM CDT up reply actions
+1 to that, as well.
Great discussion tonight, guys!
Who knows what Cal did illegally at Memphis? I mean, everybody (myself included) assume that he did, but we don’t know that. Maybe he is such a sweet, warm hearted, infectious, relatable personality that he just plays to the room and everybody loves him…
Ahhh, who am I kidding? He’s screwin’ around!
by Andy Edwards on Mar 31, 2009 10:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Yes, trust me.
They don’t have any sense of rationalization.
I mean, they ran Tubby Smith out of town for being nothing but successful. Just because he hadn’t made the Final Four in awhile.
This is funny & pathetic.
The ESPN scroll just said Cal gets 31.65 million. Memphis gets 200,000 dollar buy-out.
by hunter s. royal on Mar 31, 2009 9:59 PM CDT reply actions
the dollars that are being thrown around in the NCAA...
is getting insane…it used to be the prevailing thought that for a college coach to really get PAID they would have to head to the NBA…no longer the case.
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Jay Williams is really starting to annoy me.
Jay (Jason is your real name, btw, you idiot) has no clue what he is talking about.
Per ESPN, and Andy Katz:
Tyreke Evans unsure about entering the draft. Would possibly return to Memphis, no matter who the coach is.
boy that changed quickly
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Family says
he will stay this semester and continue going to classes, and test the waters. If he isn’t a Top 10 pick, he will be back. Mom said that being a Top 10 pick is what it’s all about.
by Andy Edwards on Mar 31, 2009 10:24 PM CDT up reply actions
dude needs to get the hell out....
…he’s the one that get’s screwed the most in all this.
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Paul Pierce
was also “testing the waters”. However, he didn’t attend a single class after the tournament according to people on campus.
If you were thinking, you wouldn't have thought that.
Hello everybody
I see I’ve missed quite a bit of mayhem. I just wish this never would’ve happened.
"Check the magic of a winning season and there are always reasons beyond the talent." Ned Colleti
by wrigleyrocker12 on Mar 31, 2009 10:21 PM CDT reply actions
This sums up Cal's abilities at UK:
“This whole Cal to Kentucky thing just opened up a whole can of worms we will be wishing never happened. Trust me on this. We were better off with Cal doing his thing in Memphis, getting whomever he got and staying in Conf-USA. Now he is at Kentucky, has unlimited money, an unlimited mouth and a fan base that is certifiably insane…..And best of all, they won’t shut the hell up for possibly 10 yrs straight. It’s bad enough that we have to deal with Carolina fans, but now we have to deal with another bunch of crazy rednecks who really have been nothing but quiet for the last 5 years. Trust me when I say we were better off the way things were than what has transpired this week.”
.
“Like I said- It’s like giving Bin Laden better bombs… and Tony Soprano new guns…… Not a good thing…”
Who are you quoting?
That’s pretty good stuff.
by hunter s. royal on Mar 31, 2009 10:25 PM CDT up reply actions
It's from two
of the members at JayhawkSlant in one of the thread over there.
by Andy Edwards on Mar 31, 2009 10:25 PM CDT up reply actions
I have a different take
This could actually backfire on UK. People may see this as the final stripping of amateur athletics. If Cal turns UK, a storied and hallowed college basketball cathedral, into a one stop NBA shop, I think people will notice (players, especially), and it may end up hurting UK.
Okay, I give that about a 3% chance of happening, but it’s a chance.
Nice try.
Just trying to spin this positively, haha.
by Andy Edwards on Mar 31, 2009 10:27 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't buy it all from this perspective...
I don’t deal w/Kentucky fans or UNC fans and we’re Kansas and right up there with those 2…those are the 3 winningest programs in the country and each will continue to battle it out. There will never be another UCLA like in the 70’s plenty of opportunities to go around you just have to capitalize on them.
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Quite possibly:
Every so often the NCAA gets embarrassed enough that they actually enforce a few of their billion regulations. If Calipari gets out of line, everybody will be watching.
by hunter s. royal on Mar 31, 2009 10:28 PM CDT up reply actions
if he f's up Kentucky...
that would be cause for one of slams epic fail pictures.
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That's a great point, hunter
If he was under scrutiny at Memphis, that will be magnified 1000% at UK. He will have to be super careful not to screw up down there.
and you know someday, somehow this WWW character is going...
to be the end of someone…especially with all this stuff swirling around UConn right now, that might just open up a can of worms that could trickle over to all recruiting.
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It's interesting that the guy who chucked Bobby Knight out
of Indiana(Myles Brand) became the NCAA’s president. Knight wasn’t crooked, but he became a terrible embarassment. Hopefully they keep a sharp eye on the king of hair oil.
by hunter s. royal on Mar 31, 2009 10:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, everyone will have an eye on Cal, now, at UK.
If he does anything illegal, involving WWW or whatever, he could be in big-time trouble.
Oh boy...
This stinks to high Heaven’s….
Video of Lance’s dad at McD AA media day. Apparently he says that they were never told that KU didn’t have a scholarhsip for him…
wouldn't read into that too much....
seems a annoyed with the questions to be honest but it doesn’t make me real optimistic about him coming to Kansas. I don’t believe for a second though that they aren’t aware of our scholly situation..
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KC Star story today online
says Brady is willing to give up his scholarship if the team need one.
by hunter s. royal on Mar 31, 2009 10:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Link, please?
From now on, if you’re bringing heat like that, link me up, please :D
by Andy Edwards on Mar 31, 2009 10:37 PM CDT up reply actions
I got linked to it from somewhere.
And my brain’s slipping so I forgot exactly where. It’ll be on the KC Star’s sports section about all the Calipari crap.
by hunter s. royal on Mar 31, 2009 10:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Here is that link...
although it only says he said that in January
by Jayhawks1209 on Mar 31, 2009 10:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Damn!
Even lineup Barney is coming out to play.
by hunter s. royal on Mar 31, 2009 10:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah -
checked the site just before going to bed – saw that there have been hundreds more comments since I left work and had to check it out…
The Snozberries taste like Snozberries
well well well....where were you with this information earlier...
I think that was the widely speculated resolution but never saw it in writing
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Just read something about the whole Xavier thing that I forgot about....
remember that he and Orton were on the same AAU team and really don’t like eachother….well guess who just so happens to be committed to Kentucky. One Daniel Orton. If that remains the case it might be tough for Cal to convince Xavier. Question becomes does Orton stick around.
Some people are like Slinkies...not really good for anything but they make you smile when pushed down the stairs.
We were in on Orton,
so I would take him as a consolation, as well…:D
by Andy Edwards on Mar 31, 2009 10:34 PM CDT up reply actions
not what we need though
Some people are like Slinkies...not really good for anything but they make you smile when pushed down the stairs.
Well guys...got to catch some zzz's
I don’t imagine this rumor mill will be resolved for a little while so I’m sure we’ll be seeing a lot in the coming week…I look forward to it and to hearing what everyone has to say!!
Some people are like Slinkies...not really good for anything but they make you smile when pushed down the stairs.
Two more weeks until spring signing period:
I think, so you’re absolutely right. Just gonna be gossip time.
by hunter s. royal on Mar 31, 2009 10:45 PM CDT up reply actions
longest two weeks of my life...
next to football signing day…those are tough weeks
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Holy crap
you guys are still around? Big day
by I need more Esteban on Mar 31, 2009 10:43 PM CDT reply actions
Uh... Yeah.
Major understatement. Read up and join in.
by Andy Edwards on Mar 31, 2009 10:46 PM CDT up reply actions
Yo KC -
what makes you think X is a done deal to come here….I didn’t see any links…
The Snozberries taste like Snozberries
just seems to be all the buzz...
and there is a fairly inside source claiming it as well, although now he’s backing off so that’s why all the concern now.
Some people are like Slinkies...not really good for anything but they make you smile when pushed down the stairs.
a long way from a done deal...
but we seem to be the leader
Some people are like Slinkies...not really good for anything but they make you smile when pushed down the stairs.
clause in the LOI that get's him out of it...
Memphis has already conceded that he won’t be around, still not officially released but it’s a forgone conclusion
Some people are like Slinkies...not really good for anything but they make you smile when pushed down the stairs.
sweet.
Does a walk on have to sit out a year if he transfers?
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nope...completely fresh start
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I was wondering about that.
Good to know Denver.
by hunter s. royal on Mar 31, 2009 10:49 PM CDT up reply actions
No doubt.
He has a special clause in his LOI that says if Cal leaves, they will let him out. Besides that, there’s a source at JS that has a Memphis source that said earlier X to KU was very likely, but like Denver said, he is backing off that a bit now, but still says he thinks X to KU will happen.
by Andy Edwards on Mar 31, 2009 10:47 PM CDT up reply actions
this poster has been dead on too...
with every Memphis related recruiting call
Some people are like Slinkies...not really good for anything but they make you smile when pushed down the stairs.
BTW
I got screwed on the auto-drafting in the RCT fantasy baseball league….the damn computer drafted me like 8 RP….Nathan, Rivera, Lidge, Velverde, Capps, B.J Ryan, someone else…it’s rediculous….I’m going to be the waiver wire king.
If anyone needs a closer I will definitely trade
by I need more Esteban on Mar 31, 2009 10:48 PM CDT reply actions
HAHAHAHAHA
We laughed the WHOL time at that. You have 7 closers, hahaha.
by Andy Edwards on Mar 31, 2009 10:49 PM CDT up reply actions
damn you!!!
why did it happen, though? Was I the only one who had auto-draft?
by I need more Esteban on Mar 31, 2009 10:50 PM CDT up reply actions
and honestly
for the most part, my team is pretty crappy, the auto-draft was not kind to me….guess it’s my own fault
by I need more Esteban on Mar 31, 2009 10:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Yes, and everytime
your pick came around, a closer was the top guy on the default rankings list, so it took them for you, hahaha.
by Andy Edwards on Mar 31, 2009 10:52 PM CDT up reply actions
hahaha
yahoo would never do such things, most of the time it knows what positions you need….that is pretty funny, though
by I need more Esteban on Mar 31, 2009 10:52 PM CDT up reply actions
I've never played with waiver rules
I’ve always played with just first come, first get when it comes to picking guys up….not trying to be too much of a complainer but early on I’m not liking it….how does it work exactly?
by I need more Esteban on Mar 31, 2009 10:54 PM CDT up reply actions
I think everyone's
a free agent at the moment there should be an waiver restrictions at the moment
The Snozberries taste like Snozberries
hmmm
pickups weren’t quite working for me, thought I saw something about the waivers coming into afffect…ESPN is still new to me, though, so I could’ve f’d it up
by I need more Esteban on Mar 31, 2009 10:57 PM CDT up reply actions
you can lay claim to a player however
every person in the waiver line ahead of you gets first crack at the players. If they don’t nab them then you may put the player on your roster.
The waiver order is determined by league standings. that’s how it works in football at least…
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Wah wah wah.
Haha, jk. Waiver rules are standard.
Ahhh, there’s a page on the internet somewhere where you can find out how it works. My fingers are burnt out so much from all the posting to day to explain or even link you.
by Andy Edwards on Mar 31, 2009 10:55 PM CDT up reply actions
well your reign as commissioner is already under review by the board
just so you know…..is anyone else’s computer going really slow with this thread?
by I need more Esteban on Mar 31, 2009 10:56 PM CDT up reply actions
yes - that's what happens when there 600 posts on a thread
that’s why God invented overflow threads. But something tells me, the mods aren’t making an overflow thread for this one…
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I think you're right:
Since they’re probably both asleep by now.
by hunter s. royal on Mar 31, 2009 10:59 PM CDT up reply actions
No need.
Even JS is down to 403 online members, haha. It’s been a LOOOONG day on here.
by Andy Edwards on Mar 31, 2009 10:59 PM CDT up reply actions
haha yea probably no use for one either
on that note, I’m out….I’m sure tomorrow will bring much more news…..holla!
by I need more Esteban on Mar 31, 2009 11:00 PM CDT up reply actions
I got planty of starters to trade...
I might need a closer or two.
The Snozberries taste like Snozberries
well I've got plenty of closers so we'll talk
by I need more Esteban on Mar 31, 2009 10:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Sounds like the beginning:
Of a beautiful relationship. :D
by hunter s. royal on Mar 31, 2009 10:54 PM CDT up reply actions
All right seriously I'm out this time
Some people are like Slinkies...not really good for anything but they make you smile when pushed down the stairs.
Since everyone else is gone, I'll leave too.
These threads are crazy, but incredibly awesome at the same time.
My only question is this:
Do we have an official OGT tomorrow night for the McD’s AA Game?
8 P.M. ET – ESPN
this from the guy on here at 3:46am
Some people are like Slinkies...not really good for anything but they make you smile when pushed down the stairs.
plus he's a CU football fan
Some people are like Slinkies...not really good for anything but they make you smile when pushed down the stairs.
I work at that hour.
When the bustle of your day occurs while the rest of the world sleeps, you can expect some timing to be off. Don’t hold that against me.
only joking with ya...
I imagine your probably a little grouchy between the random work schedule and the Cutler news.
Some people are like Slinkies...not really good for anything but they make you smile when pushed down the stairs.
I'll admit
that the first thing i did this morning was read the rest of this thread to make sure i didn’t miss anything.
that's probably in your settings...
I’m pretty sure you can adjust that.
Some people are like Slinkies...not really good for anything but they make you smile when pushed down the stairs.
Much better
Thanks. This new Live update on threads makes them quite a bit easier to read. I especially like that you can hit ‘z’ to go to the next one.
by birdlandkustl on Apr 1, 2009 8:18 AM CDT up reply actions
it's pretty sweet...
I guess you probably haven’t noticed if you haven’t commented in a while…it makes open threads really nice.
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