Networks like Reality show because they do away with writers who can a royal PIA and actors who are even bigger PIA. In fact, reality show got their big boost when writer went on strike. They have been prevalent in Europe for a long time.
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I agree. The place is a dump. I have been there a a few times over the years and I don't quite understand the fascination with the French Quarter...the place is a dump, but like the emperor with no clothes, it is politically incorrect or uncool or unfashionable to call it what it is...a dump.
They say that money is the best aphrodisiac...of course, I have no clue who "they" are. probably wealthy people... :d
I am not sure I like "Polly" and I don't believe I have heard him referred by that nickname before; sounds like a girl's name. I prefer what he used to be called while at KU, BUD, short for big ugly dude...
It sure will be interesting to see how he does. I hardly ever watch that show since it seems to be scripted to me; actually, I don't care for any of the so called "reality shows" which are any thing but reality.
Players go to UK because of the hype and knowing that they will likely be going to the League regardless of where they go. At UK they get fancy digs, an adoring fan base, exposure, guaranteed playing time, get to rub elbows with celebrities and last but least, the allegations that a lot of money changes hands...remember money falling off FedEx envelopes?
When you say that Wiggins gave only 50% effort, it is extremely unfair to the kid and actually quite incorrect; Wigging playing at 50% does not start for KU. Period. Wigging came to KU as an athletic freak with a decent offensive game; the defense skills he learned at KU made him a complete and much better player. I just don't understand why you are always trying to undersell and demean the KU program.
If there was no 1 year rule, I agree, Wigging does not come to KU...and 8 out 10 players that went to UK would not have gone there either or Duke or UNC...so what is your point, other than trying to be controversial?
If by repeated trip through the legal system and several drug rehabs stints is you idea of school pride, then you are right...Beasley wins by a country mile.
Congratulations Lady Jayhawks...you did yourselves and the School proud.
Very proud of this team...best finish ever for the program!!!
Ouch...
Ditto here...
No problem with that. I would have preferred a picture in front of the Naismith statue with Naismith wearing a red hat...that's all.
Great photo...perhaps they could have used a background other than Walmart? :)
Svi has a long neck, his shoulder are much lower than Lucas but the eyes are almost at the same level.
No East or West cost teams, only 3 Mid West and 1 South team and the markets are considerably smaller. If the VB Final Four had 2 teams from the West Coast and 2 teams from the East Coast you can bet ESPN would have it on prime time in its flagship channel. In the end, market size (read advertising $) rules.
I believe Wiggins needed a place where to hone his skill rather than just be thrown into the fray and Coach Self is a better teacher than Calipari. When Wiggins started in the NBA his offense came along but everybody was surprised how good he was defensively and how that made him a complete player. His Father knew that he needed a complete game to be a superstar and without KU likely that is not the case or at least not that early.
There was an article a couple of week ago that listed the players sent to the NBA by the different schools and KU had only one less player that UK. When you consider that most of the UK players were top 5-10 coming to UK, it is not difficult to see they would end up in the League anyway, but the majority of KU players were outside the top 10 or even top 20 and Coach Self turned them into NBA material and the reason many of them are still in the Leagues is not because their offensive prowess but mostly because they can play defense, something that is having a revival in the NBA.
Do I think the ShoeCos have an effect? Yes, some, but probably not to the extent others feel they do. I know Pitino's quote about the Shoe Cos has been cited extensively, but it was cited out of context. I posted the entire quote before and it has a completely different connotation than just using one sentence. Just my opinion, of course, and I don't claim infallibility in all...or any thing... related to basketball and I could well be wrong... :)
Really nice video. Notice how well the players use screens and how they are always in motion to get in position for the. open shot. I wish Greene could see this video and understand that just siting still waiting for the ball is not a good option. No question that the entire GS team has a high basketball IQ and every player on the court knows his role and exactly where they need to be....not every NBA team is like that.
It is not a question proving anyone right or wrong, it is question of trying to get to the facts...that's all. Everything I read indicates that Wiggins was a Nike all the way but chose an Adidas school. the contract rumors were just that, rumors and I did not see a single verifiable source for them. The figures bandied about alone indicate that whoever started the rumor had no clue as the numbers quoted were an order of magnitude larger than the largest contract. ever.
Had Wiggins negotiated a contract before or during his stay at KU would result in KU likely having to forfeit games...don't you think that if there was anything...anything at all... the KU haters would have found it? It is not like KU or Coach Self have the experience on the subject like Calipari does.
Again, it is really not a big deal.
If you were referring to my post, I did not say that, I quoted and properly credited Jeff Goodman of ESPN for the comment.
I little...or a lot...tacky, IMHO.
I believe that the 10 team conference is the optimal number so every team play every other team in all sports. However, money rules and the super conferences have been the trend in recent years. Having said that, the Big 12 has managed to be very profitable while staying with 10 teams...I know other members are in favor of expansion, I am not.
Indeed...
I guess I missed it but I see it now...the blackout sweater suit...funny.
No umbrage intended at anyone, I simply asked if he had read the link since it clearly outlines the relationship between Wiggins and Shoe-Cos., that's all.
When the text is blue, it is a link...I incorrectly assumed everybody knew that...I apologize for not being clear.
Not yet...does it have a big, red pointy had that says DUNCE?
I was comparing his number against other Centers. I could have used Russel Westbrook that averages close to 5 TO per game, if I was looking at just TOs.
Have you read that Howard wants to be traded because he is not getting enough touches in offense?
The red-shirt would basically void this year and give him an additional full year...and if he graduates, he does not have to wait one year.
If, and it is a big if, he gets a red shirt and graduates, he would eligible to play anywhere without a wait.
I get the impression that Ryan did not want to have his last season be one not going to the NCAA which seems the likely outcome.
The perfect storm for Wisconsin is over and it is coming to and end at Wichita State after this season as well.
I have always been a fan of the 10 team league which I believe is the perfect size. Home and away games with all conference teams in most sports including basketball and play everybody in football alternating locations and have 3 non-conference games...what could be better?
The chances that a 0-12 team wining the NC next season are statistically as close to zero as it gets...and, on the infinitesimal chance that it does, Zenger would likely fire the coach so KU does not outshine KSU; he will not mess with Coach Self. I will take basketball.
Obviously I hate &^%#$%^& Zenger and will be cursing him while I try to find a live stream to watch the KU-Montana game.
I am not sure he can get a medical hardship waiver or red shirt.
Medical Hardship Requirements
To be eligible for a medical hardship waiver, a student-athlete has to meet the following criteria:
- The student-athlete must suffer the injury during one of their four seasons of college competition or during the senior year of high school.
- The injury must be incapacitating. That means it must be a season-ending injury.
- The injury must occur prior to the start of the second half of the season.
- The student-athlete must not have competed in more than 30% of the season or three contests, whichever is greater.
Since has played in 8 games already it looks like the fourth criteria is not met.
This is what Jeff Goodman (ESPN Insider) twitted:
"Iowa State will miss Naz Mitrou-Long for his leadership and vocal presence as much as anything else. Matt Thomas more than capable of making shots. Hallice Cooke will also need to step up. What I don't understand if why Long made an announcement now. Could have sat for a month and seen if felt better. Gotta wonder if he will graduate and try and play elsewhere next year."
This link ↗has a complete recap of the game with game notes, statistics and interviews...probably better than anything I could write, assuming I could find a few hour to do it. :)
Dang...I had forgotten about that one... :D
...well...he played Wilt Chamberlain in his biopic... :D
Interesting, If you drive down from the University of Minnesota to the University of Nebraska to the University of Kansas and finally to the University of Texas, you have almost straight North-South line through the Heart of America....so much about the West and Eats Coast having the best teams.
Withey's TO average for the season is 0.7 so the 2 turnover was not the norm but an anomaly. In comparison, Dwight Howard is 2.7 TO per game. Kevin Durant 3.3, DeMarcus Cousin 3.2, Marc Gasol, 2,8, Jahlil Okafor 2.7, Brook Lopez, 2.5, Blake Griffin 2.4.
Yes, they all play more minutes but when you project to 48 minutes, Withey's numbers are not bad.
Keep in mind that Teahan was Missouri Player of the Year, so even as a walk on, he was expected to be good.
She jokingly told me to look her up when I became "rich and famous". I’m still trying on that…
Becoming rich and famous or looking her up? :)
That is the one train ride I have been hoping to take...if I ever get enough free time...
How about Dr. Moody? best walk-on ever...
Gobert, the starting center for the Jazz, is injured so Jeff is picking up minutes.
Markiff has lost his starting spot and has not played in the last few games. No question he has fallen from grace with Hornacek and there is talk that he will be traded before the deadline; he should find a spot somewhere.
Any chance that Cyclone Hornacek does not like Jayhawk Morris? You can never trust a Cyclone...
Marcus, on the other hand, is starting for Detroit; however, it appear that the twins produced the most when playing for the same team.
They have 1 German and 2 Australian players...
Keep in mind that RussRob came out of HS as a high scorer and was so frustrated at KU, because he was asked to play a different role, that he almost left. Once he embraced the role he became, in my opinion, the most important piece of the '08 Championship team. He could always score and I remember a few games he had lots of points.
Is that Breunig, the German guy? He is good...but would you really call a 6'8" big? Little Big maybe?
Gonzaga with Sabonis, Karnowsli and Wiltjer and Vanderbilt with all the trees up front were supposed top have the best front lines but KU had not much problem against Vanderbilt and it looks like thee injury to Karnowski at Gonzaga has hurt them a lot, and of course Kornet being out for several weeks will hurt Vanderbilt.
Did you read the link I posted? The Adidas contract talk started after he signed with KU and the numbers mentioned were so ridiculously high, several times larger than what LeBron and Jordan made, that made the rumor laughable.
I was just looking at Withey's numbers last night and noticed that Gobert was not playing; I hope Withey get the break he deserves. It seems that Withey always lands where teams are trying to develop another player and he get lost on the bench like Ajinka in New Orleans, he is capable of scoring but he has been asked to play defense and that has hurt him some. In the past, very few players that played defense only, such as Ben Wallace and the worm, were successful (starters); however, recently the NBA has discovered he concept of defense and successful team are valuing it more; hopefully it helps Jeff, one of my all-time favorite Jayhawks.
One good thing about Coach Self's system of emphasizing defense is that it has kept many Jayhawks playing in the NBA just because of it.
As far as I know and have read, ↗ Wigging was Nike all the way until he signed with Kansas.
Yeap...and only 3 games left before conference...
It might surprise you but KSU is almost always pretty close if not sold out...
I am sure you will see poster sized versions of that stub when UK visit AFH...
I am not sure I would have Purdue there. its schedule is ranked 250+ and the good numbers in offense and defense are based on beating up below average teams, other than than Florida and Pitt. Say what you will but I would have UK or Duke there instead...or even ISU, I am not too crazy about UNC either, they have good win over Maryland and a bad loss at Northern Iowa and maybe Texas which is not even ranked.
...but...you would have to wear it to win...can you actually bring yourself to wear anythingUK?