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by Captain Obvious
Sun Dec 16, 2018 4:58 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: 2018-2019 Arizona Basketball
Replies: 2539
Views: 116638

Re: 2018-2019 Arizona Basketball

It feels strangely peaceful going into the holidays with no expectations for the rest of the basketball season. This couldn't be more true. As you so eloquently put it elsewhere, next year is sink or swim for Miller, and quite frankly who cares how this year ends at this point, I'm on to baseball/s...
by Captain Obvious
Sun Dec 16, 2018 4:57 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: 2018-2019 Arizona Basketball
Replies: 2539
Views: 116638

Re: 2018-2019 Arizona Basketball

It feels strangely peaceful going into the holidays with no expectations for the rest of the basketball season. This couldn't be more true. As you so eloquently put it elsewhere, next year is sink or swim for Miller, and quite frankly who cares how this year ends at this point, I'm on to baseball/s...
by Captain Obvious
Sun Dec 09, 2018 1:48 pm
Forum: Official Basketball Game Threads
Topic: Game 10, at Alabama (2018-2019)
Replies: 152
Views: 2485

Re: Arizona @ Alabama [2018-2019]

Ugly game all around between two mediocre at best teams. Could definitely see both in the NIT.
by Captain Obvious
Sun Dec 09, 2018 10:03 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Nico Mannion
Replies: 609
Views: 51020

Re: Nico Mannion

from the Jefe post above - extrapolated for context “I would say that I’m kind of an unselfish player, so I just try to make the right play. I don’t really try to get into that personal one-on-one stuff. Being on a big stage against great players, I just try to keep my composure and play the right ...
by Captain Obvious
Thu Dec 06, 2018 8:05 pm
Forum: Official Basketball Game Threads
Topic: Game 9, vs Utah Valley (2018-2019)
Replies: 113
Views: 1869

Re: Game 9, vs Utah Valley (2018-2019)

If Utah Valley keeps shooting over 50% we'll lose by 20+. Just a better prepared and more motivated team.
by Captain Obvious
Sun Dec 02, 2018 10:55 am
Forum: Official Basketball Game Threads
Topic: Game 8, at UConn (2018-2019)
Replies: 183
Views: 2848

Re: Game 8, at UConn (2018-2019)

Longhorned wrote:
84Cat wrote:Ugh
Let’s go out there and look like complete clowns. Like if Ronald McDonald wore a basketball uniform. Alright, everybody in. Go Cats!

Lol! As long as we don't play like clowns.
by Captain Obvious
Sun Dec 02, 2018 10:17 am
Forum: Official Basketball Game Threads
Topic: Game 8, at UConn (2018-2019)
Replies: 183
Views: 2848

Re: Game 8, at UConn (2018-2019)

We have really struggled with UCONN over the years. I think last year was our first win against them. Of course we really won the Richie Ballisteros game. Most brutal goal tend call in the history of college hoops Still remember that game vividly. Loren Woods with that huge block. UCONN has always ...
by Captain Obvious
Mon Nov 19, 2018 9:34 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: 2018-2019 Arizona Basketball
Replies: 2539
Views: 116638

Re: 2018-2019 Arizona Basketball

midnightx wrote:An ugly win against a shorthanded team. AZ is a relatively young team with work to do. Still, it was nice to see them pull out this win.
Survive and advance. That's all that matters.
by Captain Obvious
Mon Nov 19, 2018 9:31 pm
Forum: Official Basketball Game Threads
Topic: Game 4, vs Iowa St, at Maui Invitiational (2018-2019)
Replies: 323
Views: 8418

Re: Game 4, vs Iowa St, at Maui Invitiational (2018-2019)

Got out rebounded but not by much and we only had 10 turnovers. Gutted it out and won. Great job Cats!
by Captain Obvious
Sun Nov 18, 2018 12:15 am
Forum: Official Football Game Threads
Topic: Game 11, at Washington State (2018)
Replies: 333
Views: 13794

Re: Game 11, at Washington State (2018)

I have no problem with Leach keeping his foot on the throttle. We deserve everything we got tonight. No excuses. Just try to go from fantastically awful back to mediocre is my hope.
by Captain Obvious
Sun Nov 18, 2018 12:06 am
Forum: Official Football Game Threads
Topic: Game 11, at Washington State (2018)
Replies: 333
Views: 13794

Re: Game 11, at Washington State (2018)

blackjacker wrote:
Gladiator Cat wrote:
prh wrote:I would be interested to see WSU vs Bama

How ironic, WSU looks like Alabama against us. We are so abysmal and inept.

Heeke and Robbins have got a shit-show they have to deal with.
They deserve it. They hired this guy.
Exactly
by Captain Obvious
Sat Nov 17, 2018 11:47 pm
Forum: Official Football Game Threads
Topic: Game 11, at Washington State (2018)
Replies: 333
Views: 13794

Re: Game 11, at Washington State (2018)

blackjacker wrote:Who here thinks that Sumlin is going to turn this program around?
Like from really bad to just bad?
by Captain Obvious
Sat Nov 17, 2018 8:58 pm
Forum: Official Football Game Threads
Topic: Game 11, at Washington State (2018)
Replies: 333
Views: 13794

Re: Game 11, at Washington State (2018)

Going just like I thought it would. They'll hang at least 50 on us.
by Captain Obvious
Sat Nov 17, 2018 5:43 pm
Forum: Arizona Football
Topic: Why can't we consistently fill AZ Stadium?
Replies: 1444
Views: 213999

Re: Why can't we consistently fill AZ Stadium?

Or...maybe having a shitty product... You do realize that supporting the program only when they are good is the exact definition of fair weather fan right? Bottom line is that winning puts butts in seats. I know there's fair weather fans with every program, not just ours. My problem is I prefer wat...
by Captain Obvious
Sat Nov 17, 2018 5:12 pm
Forum: Basketball Arch Rivals
Topic: Sean Miller
Replies: 14639
Views: 765138

Re: Sean Miller

I am hoping that when all is said and done after the other trials, the fbi comes out and says, "thank you coach Miller for your assistance in these trials, we know that you have taken a lot of heat from various media sources, but take heart as we are now investigating them for witness tampering and...
by Captain Obvious
Sat Nov 17, 2018 4:28 pm
Forum: Arizona Football
Topic: Arizona @ Washington State Discussion
Replies: 110
Views: 4357

Re: Arizona @ Washington State Discussion

Alieberman wrote:After we win a big game we never follow it up with a 2nd big win

I think we lose this 1 by 2 tds
Yep. That's U of A football. Ups followed by downs a week later. I just can't see this game being close at all. I'm expecting something like 54-17. I hope I'm wrong.
by Captain Obvious
Sun Nov 11, 2018 5:11 pm
Forum: Official Basketball Game Threads
Topic: Game 2, vs Cal Poly (2018-2019)
Replies: 57
Views: 1415

Re: Game 2, vs Cal Poly (2018-2019)

I guess Smith is this year's punching bag among the fans :roll: Unfortunately some of the 'fans' on this board would complain if we were up 30 in the national championship game with a minute to go and missed a free throw. I get worked up during the games too but I guess I'm not understanding the ha...
by Captain Obvious
Sun Nov 11, 2018 4:19 pm
Forum: Official Basketball Game Threads
Topic: Game 2, vs Cal Poly (2018-2019)
Replies: 57
Views: 1415

Re: Game 2, vs Cal Poly (2018-2019)

cats101 wrote:I guess Smith is this year's punching bag among the fans :roll:
Unfortunately some of the 'fans' on this board would complain if we were up 30 in the national championship game with a minute to go and missed a free throw.
by Captain Obvious
Sun Nov 11, 2018 11:35 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: 2018-2019 Arizona Basketball
Replies: 2539
Views: 116638

Re: 2018-2019 Arizona Basketball

MC1983 wrote:Last year. The # 3 team in all the land ASU lol
Oh yes! Shame on me. Forgot about that juggernaut of a team. It always a good feeling reminding them they're the third best team in the state behind us and GCU.
by Captain Obvious
Sun Nov 11, 2018 11:23 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: 2018-2019 Arizona Basketball
Replies: 2539
Views: 116638

Re: 2018-2019 Arizona Basketball

Is it really weak if we play Gonzaga, Auburn or Duke? No. Would be awesome to get past Iowa St and face Gonzaga. Boost the strength of schedule. Home schedule is extremely weak. I see a lot of tweets about how Miller is doing so well at McKale with OOC teams, but when you schedule the Sisters of Me...
by Captain Obvious
Sat Nov 10, 2018 3:30 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: 2018-2019 Arizona Basketball
Replies: 2539
Views: 116638

Re: 2018-2019 Arizona Basketball

I can’t be the only one hoping to face Gonzaga and Duke in Maui. The whole reason you do one of these tourneys is to get a shot to face elite competition. Even if we lose, it would be a good learning experience for our guys. I think a game with Gonzaga would be a good learning experience. A game ag...
by Captain Obvious
Mon Nov 05, 2018 8:03 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: 2018-2019 Arizona Basketball
Replies: 2539
Views: 116638

Re: 2018-2019 Arizona Basketball

Reminds me of Sean’s early teams. I think the reigns will be loosened and this team will be given the freedom to run. With that being said, the players have to realize in order to run they will need to play defense and rebound. Rebounding is my #1 focus this year. My concern is rebounding. Second c...
by Captain Obvious
Mon Nov 05, 2018 6:56 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: 2018-2019 Arizona Basketball
Replies: 2539
Views: 116638

Re: 2018-2019 Arizona Basketball

Ultimately the beginning of this season is going to be rough. The end of it will be a much better team. Will it be good enough to get into the tourney? That's TBD. If they come together at the end, not sure it will matter much. Our schedule is top heavy in the first half of the conference schedule....
by Captain Obvious
Fri Nov 02, 2018 8:37 pm
Forum: Official Football Game Threads
Topic: Game 10, vs Colorado (2018)
Replies: 321
Views: 12727

Re: Game 10, vs Colorado (2018)

azcat49 wrote:We at times have a great pass rush and soft coverage. Then we get no rush with great coverage. Infuriating

Well it's all the trash fans fault in case you didn't know.
by Captain Obvious
Fri Nov 02, 2018 8:34 pm
Forum: Official Football Game Threads
Topic: Game 10, vs Colorado (2018)
Replies: 321
Views: 12727

Re: Game 10, vs Colorado (2018)

Tate with more low QB IQ. He just isn't going to grasp this offense. Colorado is going to force him to pass all night.
by Captain Obvious
Fri Nov 02, 2018 8:23 pm
Forum: Official Football Game Threads
Topic: Game 10, vs Colorado (2018)
Replies: 321
Views: 12727

Re: Game 10, vs Colorado (2018)

Arizona Football; so predictably aggravating. Yet I'll always be a fan.
by Captain Obvious
Fri Nov 02, 2018 8:17 pm
Forum: Official Football Game Threads
Topic: Game 10, vs Colorado (2018)
Replies: 321
Views: 12727

Re: Game 10, vs Colorado (2018)

The 5 F's of Arizona football: Fart, Fumble, Fall, Fail, and Flee.
by Captain Obvious
Fri Nov 02, 2018 7:51 pm
Forum: Official Football Game Threads
Topic: Game 10, vs Colorado (2018)
Replies: 321
Views: 12727

Re: Game 10, vs Colorado (2018)

Exactly what I expected thus far.
by Captain Obvious
Fri Nov 02, 2018 2:50 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Official Bracketology Thread
Replies: 4491
Views: 2549990

Re: Official Bracketology Thread

I'm guessing the Cats finish 3rd or 4th in the conference in the regular season. SOS won't do much for our tournament resume unless we have a really good showing in Maui. I think we get into the NCAA tournament by winning the Pac 12 Tournament. Not much room for error this year but I think Arizona o...
by Captain Obvious
Tue Oct 30, 2018 7:34 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Bribery Scandal - FBI Probe - Book Richardson Involved
Replies: 7706
Views: 408278

Re: Bribery Scandal - FBI Probe - Book Richardson Involved

Someone posted a while back that we are the perfect program to go after. A big name, close to a blue blood, but ESPN doesn't really have anything invested in the Pac-12. It's all about SEC Football and ACC basketball. So what if everyone in Tucson turns off ESPN? They aren't going to go after one o...
by Captain Obvious
Tue Oct 30, 2018 7:23 pm
Forum: Official Basketball Game Threads
Topic: Arizona vs Western New Mexico (Exhibition) (2018-2019)
Replies: 73
Views: 1887

Re: Arizona vs Western New Mexico (Exhibition) (2018-2019)

Just nice to see Arizona playing basketball again. The off season seemed so long.
by Captain Obvious
Tue Oct 30, 2018 7:01 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Bribery Scandal - FBI Probe - Book Richardson Involved
Replies: 7706
Views: 408278

Re: Bribery Scandal - FBI Probe - Book Richardson Involved

ESPN's witch hunt against Miller and Arizona basketball has me baffled. Did Miller do something to piss these people off to include Dukie V? I can't imagine why they have such an ax to grind. Especially making so obvious their double standard excusing other programs and coaches that have clearly com...
by Captain Obvious
Sun Oct 28, 2018 9:38 am
Forum: Arizona Football
Topic: Oregon at Arizona 10/27/18 Discussion Thread
Replies: 92
Views: 3669

Re: Oregon at Arizona 10/27/18 Discussion Thread

Love the win and was completely wrong in thinking Oregon would blow us out. But as a lifelong U of A football fan I know with a great degree of certainty we'll lose our next game. And Colorado is coming off a loss to Oregon State. As much as I want us to win I can almost guarantee we wont. That's ju...
by Captain Obvious
Sat Oct 27, 2018 9:10 pm
Forum: Official Football Game Threads
Topic: Game 9, vs Oregon (2018)
Replies: 131
Views: 5887

Re: Game 9, vs Oregon (2018)

Oregon is very lucky we have such an inept QB
by Captain Obvious
Sat Oct 27, 2018 8:54 pm
Forum: Official Football Game Threads
Topic: Game 9, vs Oregon (2018)
Replies: 131
Views: 5887

Re: Game 9, vs Oregon (2018)

Merkin wrote:Oregon cheer squad is really hot as usual.

And that's all she wrote for Arizona. Way too easy.
Arizona stadium could use some beauty for once. Hopefully no idiots throw water bottles at them.
by Captain Obvious
Sat Oct 27, 2018 8:49 pm
Forum: Official Football Game Threads
Topic: Game 9, vs Oregon (2018)
Replies: 131
Views: 5887

Re: Game 9, vs Oregon (2018)

Reality starting to settle in.
by Captain Obvious
Sat Oct 27, 2018 8:46 pm
Forum: Official Football Game Threads
Topic: Game 9, vs Oregon (2018)
Replies: 131
Views: 5887

Re: Game 9, vs Oregon (2018)

RichardCranium wrote:Oh, yeah...

Crackin' One!

Image

(I already drank too much last night)
And I'll bet you could still complete more passes than Tate.
by Captain Obvious
Sat Oct 27, 2018 8:38 pm
Forum: Official Football Game Threads
Topic: Game 9, vs Oregon (2018)
Replies: 131
Views: 5887

Re: Game 9, vs Oregon (2018)

WildcatStunner wrote:Tate is terrible. He hurts more than he helps. Please pull him. If we lose it’s on him
Exactly. Let him fake his injuries on the sideline so the rest of the team can benefit from their effort.
by Captain Obvious
Sat Oct 27, 2018 8:34 pm
Forum: Official Football Game Threads
Topic: Game 9, vs Oregon (2018)
Replies: 131
Views: 5887

Re: Game 9, vs Oregon (2018)

WildcatStunner wrote:Getting the ball back. Let’s see how many times Tate tries to go deep
Hopefully Sumlin will yank him and put in Rhett if it keeps up. Just sustain some drives to keep the defense off the field as much as possible.
by Captain Obvious
Sat Oct 27, 2018 8:23 pm
Forum: Official Football Game Threads
Topic: Game 9, vs Oregon (2018)
Replies: 131
Views: 5887

Re: Game 9, vs Oregon (2018)

prh wrote:Tate is missing throws so badly this is embarrassing.
Low QB IQ. Every player on our defense probably wants to punch him.
by Captain Obvious
Sat Oct 27, 2018 8:04 pm
Forum: Official Football Game Threads
Topic: Game 9, vs Oregon (2018)
Replies: 131
Views: 5887

Re: Game 9, vs Oregon (2018)

Merkin wrote:Strange penalty. Hopefully this one won't be as painful as the other one. I don't think the UA defense can possibly keep this up
I don't think so either. Our O-Line just isn't good enough to sustain long run drives that eat the clock and keep the defense off the field.
by Captain Obvious
Sat Oct 27, 2018 7:28 pm
Forum: Official Football Game Threads
Topic: Game 9, vs Oregon (2018)
Replies: 131
Views: 5887

Re: Game 9, vs Oregon (2018)

Did Oregon bring their cheerleaders? Would be the best looking thing at Arizona stadium in a very long time.
by Captain Obvious
Sat Oct 27, 2018 6:11 pm
Forum: Official Football Game Threads
Topic: Game 9, vs Oregon (2018)
Replies: 131
Views: 5887

Re: Game 9, vs Oregon (2018)

I have been diagnosed with AZ football depression. I have tickets to the game, a tailgate to hit, it is homecoming, they are serving beer in the stadium...I just can't get off the couch to make the drive down to Tucson. :| Well as usual the remedy for AZ football depression is AZ basketball. There'...
by Captain Obvious
Sat Oct 27, 2018 4:57 pm
Forum: Arizona Football
Topic: Arizona Uniform Combo Tracker
Replies: 758
Views: 69369

Re: Arizona Uniform Combo Tracker

azgreg wrote:
Captain Obvious wrote:Can't stand the all red thing. Absolutely awful. I'm actually more interested in Oregon's uniform combo. Always cool.
Here you go.
So Awesome! Thanks!
by Captain Obvious
Sat Oct 27, 2018 4:44 pm
Forum: Arizona Football
Topic: Arizona Uniform Combo Tracker
Replies: 758
Views: 69369

Re: Arizona Uniform Combo Tracker

azgreg wrote:R/R/R
Can't stand the all red thing. Absolutely awful. I'm actually more interested in Oregon's uniform combo. Always cool.
by Captain Obvious
Sat Oct 27, 2018 1:26 pm
Forum: Arizona Football
Topic: Oregon at Arizona 10/27/18 Discussion Thread
Replies: 92
Views: 3669

Re: Oregon at Arizona 10/27/18 Discussion Thread

If Tate's a go maybe we should just use him as a running back. Try to control the clock so Oregon doesn't hang 60+ on us. I'm not sure I can stomach another 3rd down with Tate overthrowing a pass that could land in Nogales.
by Captain Obvious
Fri Oct 26, 2018 6:12 pm
Forum: Arizona Football
Topic: Oregon at Arizona 10/27/18 Discussion Thread
Replies: 92
Views: 3669

Re: Oregon at Arizona 10/27/18 Discussion Thread

azgreg wrote:I can't remember the last time we had this little of discussion on Arizona football. Sad times.
They'll be even less discussion after Oregon carves us up tomorrow. More or less a bye week for the Ducks.
by Captain Obvious
Sat Sep 22, 2018 12:42 pm
Forum: Official Football Game Threads
Topic: Game 4, at Oregon State (2018)
Replies: 98
Views: 5537

Re: Game 4, at Oregon State (2018)

I think the Arizona defense overachieves today and holds Oregon State to 45 points. Arizona wins 51-45. Go Cats!
by Captain Obvious
Tue Sep 04, 2018 9:09 pm
Forum: Arizona Football
Topic: Arizona @ Houston discussion thread
Replies: 58
Views: 2350

Re: Arizona @ Houston discussion thread

azgreg wrote:
Coach Sumlin wins the Captain Obvious award!
by Captain Obvious
Wed Jun 13, 2018 5:37 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: TJ McConnell's 'MAGIC' Numbers
Replies: 997
Views: 70723

Re: TJ McConnell's 'MAGIC' Numbers

https://twitter.com/APlayersProgram/status/1007033357664784384 Might be interviewing for a job. Looks like the 76ers will waive him to free up cap space which is their loss in my opinion. What a bargain for a guy that puts in the effort and produces like TJ does. My guess is someone else will pick ...