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by EOCT
Fri Feb 22, 2019 12:41 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Is the 2019 Class worth it?
Replies: 86
Views: 3230

Re: Is the 2019 Class worth it?

I’m concerned not just because of the losses, but also because of the product of average wingspan multiplied by the degree of curvature on the average arc of made free throws my minus turkey burger. I hear you LH. Your objective analysis is necessary. But you still don't address the question "Does ...
by EOCT
Fri Feb 08, 2019 2:13 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Bribery Scandal - FBI Probe - Book Richardson Involved
Replies: 7706
Views: 388018

Re: Bribery Scandal - FBI Probe - Book Richardson Involved

And still feels like behind all this is a fact that Coach was a cooperating FBI witness. I’m sure you guys aren’t buying my intuition.
by EOCT
Sun Dec 23, 2018 3:42 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: 2018-2019 Arizona Basketball
Replies: 2539
Views: 113867

Re: 2018-2019 Arizona Basketball

Yeah, I’ve noticed over the years that when I have talented students in my architecture design studios that I’m an excellent instructor and when I have poor students my instructional skills seem to deteriorate. I wish I could understand why I can’t be more consistent in my teaching. :? I have never...
by EOCT
Sat Nov 17, 2018 11:44 am
Forum: Basketball Arch Rivals
Topic: Sean Miller
Replies: 14633
Views: 723338

Re: Sean Miller

Main Event wrote:
Thanks, Main----terrific vid!! Those who spoke said a lot about their affection for our terrific CSM!

Happy Birthday Sir!
by EOCT
Tue Nov 13, 2018 11:23 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: 2018-2019 Arizona Basketball
Replies: 2539
Views: 113867

Re: 2018-2019 Arizona Basketball

The 1 moment that really sticks out for me during our last game vs Cal Poly During the 2nd half there was a moment when we were playing only 1 starter (B Williams) and rest were bench players. Dylan Smith hits another big 3 as our spurt of death continued. 2 big things I observed in this moment. 1-...
by EOCT
Sun Nov 11, 2018 1:07 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Bribery Scandal - FBI Probe - Book Richardson Involved
Replies: 7706
Views: 388018

Re: Bribery Scandal - FBI Probe - Book Richardson Involved

dovecanyoncat wrote:
Longhorned wrote:I’d rather self satisfy than self sanction thank you very much. Life is for the living.
You were gone too long.
Second DCCs comment about the witty character LH. (Yeah, I know hordes of Bear-Down-Catters are thinking "Don't egg him on!")
by EOCT
Thu Nov 08, 2018 1:44 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: 2018-2019 Arizona Basketball
Replies: 2539
Views: 113867

Re: 2018-2019 Arizona Basketball

Buckets on fire last night. Scoring and active D, which improves by the game. Luther and Jeter 18 boards between them---sweet. Jeter looking smooth and stronger. He gives an appearance of softness, then puts himself on the floor and gnarls for the loose ball. Team as a whole is looking stronger the ...
by EOCT
Thu Nov 08, 2018 1:17 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Bribery Scandal - FBI Probe - Book Richardson Involved
Replies: 7706
Views: 388018

Re: Bribery Scandal - FBI Probe - Book Richardson Involved

May be the most worthless article they've wrote on this yet. These were Dawkins plans and none were ever set in motion nor was it a foregone conclusion that it would've went down with these perspective players, so who gives a flying fuck? People are just trying to keep this story alive. Exactly, Ch...
by EOCT
Wed Nov 07, 2018 2:26 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Bribery Scandal - FBI Probe - Book Richardson Involved
Replies: 7706
Views: 388018

Re: Bribery Scandal - FBI Probe - Book Richardson Involved

FWIW Dept. An LA Times investigation unearthed records of a group of phone calls between Dawkins and recruiting assistant David Grace before Alford fired him.

http://www.latimes.com/sports/ucla/la-s ... story.html" target="_blank

Okay, Grace....not Alford.
by EOCT
Tue Nov 06, 2018 2:34 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Pac-12 Expectations To Start 2018-19 Season
Replies: 43
Views: 2506

Re: Pac-12 Expectations To Start 2018-19 Season

Longhorned wrote:I'm just hoping this team will be a major pain in higher-ranked teams' asses.
:lol: Welcome back you rascal!
by EOCT
Wed Oct 31, 2018 11:24 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: 2018-2019 Arizona Basketball
Replies: 2539
Views: 113867

Re: 2018-2019 Arizona Basketball

My biggest takeaway, other than the Brandons looking great... With Jeter out and Lee on the bench, Miller ran Luther at the 5 and Akot at the 4. Nothing out of the ordinary and something I am sure we will see plenty of this season. However, what caught my eye was that WNMU was pulling Akot's man in...
by EOCT
Thu Oct 18, 2018 11:40 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Former Cats in the NBA
Replies: 1841
Views: 235319

Re: Former Cats in the NBA

https://twitter.com/AZDesertSwarm/status/1051249680766656513 Late, but thanks Greg for the Swarm post re Richard's retirement announcement. Best of all was Richard's linked post which included the video of his late Pops' singing "Poppa was a Rolling Stone" with the radio at a party where his dad ha...
by EOCT
Sun Oct 14, 2018 3:32 pm
Forum: Basketball Arch Rivals
Topic: Sean Miller
Replies: 14633
Views: 723338

Re: Sean Miller

Good to see him be more “open” than he usually is. Bringing out his body guard, saying they kicked ass. Also somewhat addressing the FBI issue saying he can’t wait for the time that he can speak more on the issue. Last but not least he is getting a bit of that silver fox. I’m sure the last 12 month...
by EOCT
Thu Sep 20, 2018 9:29 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: 2018-2019 Arizona Basketball
Replies: 2539
Views: 113867

Re: 2018-2019 Arizona Basketball

Randolph is flying. 46.5" vert https://www.instagram.com/p/Bn5Am02H1lP/" target="_blank No interest in seeing any of the players instagram posts of social media at at but lets hope he can put that together to be effective on the court For someone with no interest in things you sure do go out of you...
by EOCT
Mon Sep 17, 2018 1:43 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: let's talk '19
Replies: 2009
Views: 121949

Re: let's talk '19

Nico Mannion & Josh Green BEST Duo in AAU?!? Courtside Films Published on Jun 30, 2018 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kVGsyp1KTzQ" target="_blank Green is a talented flyer. Fast, pretty quick, good balance, hands, feet; good court awareness; and his obvious leap. But what impressed me most in the ...
by EOCT
Mon Sep 10, 2018 11:36 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: let's talk '19
Replies: 2009
Views: 121949

Re: let's talk '19

Miller had an in-home with Nico today. Will have one with Terry Armstrong tomorrow. Choo do you think Nico's timeline has moved up, to where he actually might be our first commit in the class of 2018? Yes. Love it when Choo puts up his straight-forward, right-there "Yes." Yes! Thanks Choo.
by EOCT
Fri Aug 31, 2018 11:42 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: let's talk '18
Replies: 2918
Views: 177222

Re: let's talk '18

Bet there's going to be some hilarious locker room patter from Dylan's teammates when they get a look at the cover. They should talk him up pretty good, huh? :lol:
by EOCT
Fri Aug 31, 2018 9:41 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Bribery Scandal - FBI Probe - Book Richardson Involved
Replies: 7706
Views: 388018

Re: Bribery Scandal - FBI Probe - Book Richardson Involved

Schlabach is a pussy. He couldn’t even stand up to a few twitter users, so there’s no chance he was standing up to the ESPN brass. But getting fired because you refuse to slander a coach and an 18-year-old kid? That would make you a household name in journalism .... for the right reasons. Terrific ...
by EOCT
Thu Aug 30, 2018 12:29 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Bribery Scandal - FBI Probe - Book Richardson Involved
Replies: 7706
Views: 388018

Re: Bribery Scandal - FBI Probe - Book Richardson Involved

Yes, Chi and YDF, your truth. The objective conclusion: They never followed up! . Instead, silence. So many people called out the illogic and conflict in the so-called story, but ESPN never followed up. What's follow up? Number one, immedate journalistic work determining what their mistake was and h...
by EOCT
Sun Aug 26, 2018 11:46 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Ira Lee DUI
Replies: 137
Views: 4595

Re: Ira Lee DUI

Jesus, a suicide? Just makes me want to cry for him. Not even going to read the comments. DUI is always a bad decision and if Ira did it, he should get consequences for it. His grandmother's situation is a tragic one and I can't imagine the depth of pain for him. I don't think it is making an excus...
by EOCT
Thu Aug 23, 2018 12:36 pm
Forum: Travel & Leisure
Topic: Chicago
Replies: 32
Views: 1759

Re: Chicago

Just got a groupon for the Architecture Boat Tour, sweet. Restaurants on the list of potential stops: The Purple Pig The Publican Momotaro Forastero Cafecito Pierogi Heaven an undetermined Italian deli basically I'm going to just eat when I'm there. The architecture tour is just terrific. You'll se...
by EOCT
Mon Aug 20, 2018 12:34 pm
Forum: Basketball Arch Rivals
Topic: Sean Miller
Replies: 14633
Views: 723338

Re: Sean Miller

^ absolutely agree on offense. Could be a very exciting group. Really comes down to defense: Luther: how quickly he picks up the defensive principals and ability to execute Lee: does he make the sophomore jump? (caveat: I am rooting for him) Akot: Can he effectively defend the position for longish ...
by EOCT
Sun Aug 19, 2018 2:42 pm
Forum: Basketball Arch Rivals
Topic: Sean Miller
Replies: 14633
Views: 723338

Re: Sean Miller

I go back and forth about whether losing Trier and Rawle is a loss or not. I got so frustrated with their defensive issues, I have high hopes that we can get an upgrade there. Offensively, Trier's efficiency isn't going to get duplicated. I'm not 100% we get an immediate upgrade from replacing PJC,...
by EOCT
Wed Aug 08, 2018 3:07 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Kyle Fogg Thread for the New Board
Replies: 79
Views: 7064

Re: Kyle Fogg Thread for the New Board

Bi round of applause, Foggy!!!
by EOCT
Thu Aug 02, 2018 12:13 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: 2018-2019 Arizona Basketball
Replies: 2539
Views: 113867

Re: 2018-2019 Arizona Basketball

I'll continue to trumpet the Rockets as a pretty ideal model of the modern game, despite how ugly I think their brand was to watch. On offense: Four out around a rim attacking center. Set shooters on the perimeter, allow the two guards to iso or use screens to get space or draw the double for a kic...
by EOCT
Tue Jul 31, 2018 9:12 am
Forum: Basketball Arch Rivals
Topic: Sean Miller
Replies: 14633
Views: 723338

Re: Sean Miller

I mean if they're solely utilizing production from returning players as a means to rank teams then ok I could see how we're not a top 100 team in that metric, but yeah needless to say I'm quite confident we'll be a better team than Duquesne or Radford or any other piss ant school that's rated above...
by EOCT
Sat Jul 21, 2018 2:14 pm
Forum: Travel & Leisure
Topic: Montreal and Paris
Replies: 1
Views: 291

Montreal and Paris

Going to Montreal second week in August for 6 days. Staying at Nelligan in the historic district. Anyone have a thought on special restaurants? Then in mid September plan to spend 6-8 weeks in Paris as a reward for my wife Dianne who braved 7 months of brutal therapy. Anyone have suggestions on smal...
by EOCT
Tue Jul 17, 2018 9:55 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: let's talk '19
Replies: 2009
Views: 121949

Re: let's talk '19

I think the reclassification part is the only done deal. We may still lead, but others remain involved with him. He's a top 5 PG right now regardless of class. Seems like Boogie Ellis would be a decent consolation prize if we miss out on Nico. I would guess we just get one of those two considering ...
by EOCT
Mon Jun 25, 2018 10:53 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: let's talk '19
Replies: 2009
Views: 121949

Re: let's talk '19

I...ra, I....ra, I...ra! Showin' in the Drew!

Yeah, statement play.
by EOCT
Fri Jun 22, 2018 12:40 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Deandre Ayton
Replies: 976
Views: 61024

Re: Deandre Ayton

Great press for Miller and great for us to hear and embrace how close of a relationship Miller has with his guys. For all the "I can't get through to these guys" talk this past season, all of our departing players took special note of how much Miller meant to them and how much they continue to appr...
by EOCT
Tue May 29, 2018 1:19 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Starting Lineup '18-19
Replies: 13
Views: 692

Re: Starting Lineup '18-19

Should we do a starting lineup guessing thread that's gonna make us all look silly in the fall? Am I going to have a beer at lunch to ease out of my Memorial Day Weekend hangover? Sure why not what's the worst that could happen. Let's do [Start of Season] / [End of Season] as categories. Or whateve...
by EOCT
Thu May 24, 2018 9:32 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: let's talk '18
Replies: 2918
Views: 177222

Re: let's talk '18

Merkin wrote:
YoDeFoe wrote:Ok well then it's just me and Spiff. That's all I need. Spiff, and this ashtray... And this paddle game.
Me too.

And this chair.


Image
Yes, Spiff! Yo, tambien. Tres Caballeros.

And the three partially read books sitting here.
by EOCT
Wed May 09, 2018 12:42 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Former Cats in the NBA
Replies: 1841
Views: 235319

Re: Former Cats in the NBA

Teej starting again tonight. Game 5, easy decision after TJ's games 3 and 4.

https://247sports.com/nba/boston-celtic ... -118081792" target="_blank
by EOCT
Tue May 08, 2018 1:10 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: 2018-2019 Arizona Basketball
Replies: 2539
Views: 113867

Re: 2018-2019 Arizona Basketball

Here's a fun game: who do you most want to see achieve their full potential this coming season? Why? And how reasonable is the leap between what we've seen and that full potential? Sean Miller 8-) CSM---yeah. Recruiting simply astonishing considering the start! Witch indeed! On the coaching side we...
by EOCT
Tue May 08, 2018 12:01 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Former Cats in the NBA
Replies: 1841
Views: 235319

Re: Former Cats in the NBA

Chicat wrote:
Terrific info. Thanks.

Chi, you've turned into a witch. You forecast Williams, you're doing it with TJ. You fucker---keep bringing it! Thanks!
by EOCT
Mon May 07, 2018 11:37 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: 2018-2019 Arizona Basketball
Replies: 2539
Views: 113867

Re: 2018-2019 Arizona Basketball

I suggest Jeter will be a nice surprise this year to those who wonder about his "failure" with Duke. We got a short but nice look a the big guy in his Red/Blue debut on the court with Ayton, Lee etc. last year. I can't find the video to review: as I recall he fouled out after 10/12 mins-----but had ...
by EOCT
Thu May 03, 2018 1:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy birthday Chicat
Replies: 34
Views: 1107

Re: Happy birthday Chicat

Awwww....Happy B-Day man!
by EOCT
Sun Apr 22, 2018 10:26 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: I'm done with college basketball
Replies: 77
Views: 6046

Re: I'm done with college basketball

I only follow the 76ers because of TJ and even though he plays small minutes, I find that playoff basketball is terrific. Team defense is better than I expected as the effort that these men put out is off the charts. 76ers are fun to watch offensively too! I hate to say it but I am begining to be a...
by EOCT
Fri Apr 20, 2018 11:59 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: let's talk '18
Replies: 2918
Views: 177222

Re: let's talk '18

I'll take Johnson over Coleman ever day of the week and twice on Sunday. He's not a point guard. Then he should fit in just fine. Ain't that the truth. I suppose we can run a Luke Walton situation where Akot runs the offense and Johnson plays the Gardner role where he gets some assists, but his mai...
by EOCT
Wed Apr 18, 2018 1:46 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: let's talk '20
Replies: 1709
Views: 111885

Re: let's talk '20

Spaceman Spiff wrote:
gumby wrote:
psiclist23 wrote:You all have probably heard of this guy. I just saw this:

http://www.si.com/longform/2017/nico-ma ... index.html
Dog named Zeus. He's ours.
I heard his dog runs really hard but has suspect hands.
Spiff, you're saying we should paws on Manion then?
by EOCT
Wed Mar 21, 2018 1:14 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: 2019-"Bring It On!"
Replies: 80
Views: 5115

Re: 2019-"Bring It On!"

Hey guys, this thread was intended to get people pumped up for next year. I am tired of hearing the negative stuff. Where is all this money coming from and what top coach would come here? We already have a great coach. I remember when Kevin O'Neil was named the head coach and almost everyone loved ...
by EOCT
Wed Mar 14, 2018 1:57 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: South Region: #4 Seed
Replies: 380
Views: 17143

Re: South Region: #4 Seed

I'll be on the campus of the Crying Illini. Yesterday I asked my students here to raise their hands if they've never heard of March Madness, and about a quarter of them hadn't. So I said, "Why would you? Illinois didn't come close to qualifying for the NCAA tourney." Then a student asked me if Illi...
by EOCT
Tue Feb 27, 2018 9:46 pm
Forum: Basketball Arch Rivals
Topic: Sean Miller
Replies: 14633
Views: 723338

Re: Sean Miller

I feel like we just transitioned our loved one into hospice following a few days of hope waiting around in the icu for things to turn around. Today would’ve been the day to come out for Miller. And I’m sure as shit it was some ignorant Maricopa co based ABOR that couldn’t be swayed to get on board....
by EOCT
Tue Feb 27, 2018 3:09 pm
Forum: Basketball Arch Rivals
Topic: Sean Miller
Replies: 14633
Views: 723338

Re: Sean Miller

TucsonClip wrote:
DrWildcat wrote:So Greg said he talked to Book and he said it was Bowen not Ayton. However, he didn't say it wasn't Miller so no change on that end right?
Correct. He didnt say it was Andy Miller at all.


So BEA4RDOWN got it wrong. Did you hear the interview too, Clipper?
by EOCT
Tue Feb 27, 2018 2:36 pm
Forum: Basketball Arch Rivals
Topic: Sean Miller
Replies: 14633
Views: 723338

Re: Sean Miller

OMG, Ari was right all along!!(look it up.)

This calls for bronze in front of McKale, and an inauguration ceremony with fans-------"Ahhri, Ahhri, Ahhri: yes ARI-----fight, fight, fight!
by EOCT
Sat Feb 24, 2018 4:45 pm
Forum: Basketball Arch Rivals
Topic: Sean Miller
Replies: 14633
Views: 723338

Re: Sean Miller

If Sean Miller coaches tonight then he, the University and the FBI know some things that Dawkin's lawyer does not. And ESPN might just owe some real big dollars to Sean Miller someday. If Miller is not on the sidelines tonight, then...... If Ayton does not play tonight, then.... But so much of this...
by EOCT
Fri Feb 23, 2018 3:06 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: 2017-2018 Arizona Basketball
Replies: 2630
Views: 122848

Re: 2017-2018 Arizona Basketball

Alieberman wrote:PJC was just ruled to be "too small" from the NCAA.

Suspended for the rest of the year.
:lol: :lol: :lol:
by EOCT
Thu Feb 22, 2018 2:46 pm
Forum: Basketball Arch Rivals
Topic: Sean Miller
Replies: 14633
Views: 723338

Re: Sean Miller

Fresh start? Fresh start, Coach? Fresh start Mr. Miller? I'd like to just say "I call BS.". But I won't. I'll just voice my view this is not Miller. He's not "fresh start" Sean Miller. Sean Miller made a startling, brave move to Arizona. Sean Miller and his wife started by donating $200 thousand fro...
by EOCT
Fri Feb 16, 2018 5:44 pm
Forum: Basketball Arch Rivals
Topic: Sean Miller
Replies: 14633
Views: 723338

Re: Sean Miller

UAEebs86 wrote:Gotta give the Scummies credit for that one. My son and I were cracking up. Sean would probably even laugh at that.

Funny! Would have been fun to see Sean's face when he saw the guy. Would also be a fun question for Sean at press interview or conference.
by EOCT
Fri Feb 16, 2018 1:34 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: 2017-2018 Arizona Basketball
Replies: 2630
Views: 122848

Re: 2017-2018 Arizona Basketball

NYCat wrote:Great breakdown Clip as always, probably should start a thread titled "game breakdown" or something so they don't get buried here.
Excellent idea, NY!

And Clip, as always, Uda f'ing man! You're so generous---thank you!!!