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by DrWildcat
Mon Dec 12, 2022 8:42 am
Forum: Basketball Arch Rivals
Topic: Non-PAC-12 team news
Replies: 133
Views: 20878

Re: Non-PAC-12 team news

Gotta fire him after this, right? Right? Let's get all the details before we start firing people but if he is guilty I would think so. How can a parent let their kids play for someone with violent tendencies? I mean, it seems like he was arrested and charged. I assume the evidence is pretty clear g...
by DrWildcat
Fri Nov 04, 2022 12:45 pm
Forum: Football Arch Rivals
Topic: Conference Realignment
Replies: 4314
Views: 2240971

Re: Conference Realignment

and the Bay Area schools would shun any religious school. Never going to happen, but if USC was staying, and Notre Dame wanted to join the PAC, then how would the PAC presidents feel then? Lot of money coming into the PAC. If we had a forward-looking P12 prez, ND, BYU, GU, etc. would have been invi...
by DrWildcat
Fri Nov 04, 2022 7:17 am
Forum: Football Arch Rivals
Topic: Conference Realignment
Replies: 4314
Views: 2240971

Re: Conference Realignment

and the Bay Area schools would shun any religious school. Never going to happen, but if USC was staying, and Notre Dame wanted to join the PAC, then how would the PAC presidents feel then? Lot of money coming into the PAC. If we had a forward-looking P12 prez, ND, BYU, GU, etc. would have been invi...
by DrWildcat
Thu Nov 03, 2022 12:04 pm
Forum: Arizona Football
Topic: Should Arizona join the Big-12?
Replies: 111
Views: 4162

Re: Should Arizona join the Big-12?

You cant make decisions based on basketball. I know that is the most followed sport at UA but you cant do that. The experts believe a deal will be reach for broadcast rights with the PAC-12 by Thanksgiving and that it will be millions per year higher than the Big 12. This is what we need to know. H...
by DrWildcat
Thu Nov 03, 2022 11:32 am
Forum: Arizona Football
Topic: Should Arizona join the Big-12?
Replies: 111
Views: 4162

Re: Should Arizona join the Big-12?

Seems like the money will be close, in that case I default to the conference that has actual competition. Most PAC schools are just garbage at the revenue sports so my vote is for the Big12. I dont know. I think top to bottom, the current PAC is close or better than most major conferences. I really...
by DrWildcat
Thu Nov 03, 2022 11:08 am
Forum: Arizona Football
Topic: Should Arizona join the Big-12?
Replies: 111
Views: 4162

Re: Should Arizona join the Big-12?

Seems like the money will be close, in that case I default to the conference that has actual competition. Most PAC schools are just garbage at the revenue sports so my vote is for the Big12.
by DrWildcat
Thu Oct 20, 2022 9:59 am
Forum: Arizona Football
Topic: 2022 Season Thread
Replies: 555
Views: 30625

Re: 2022 Season Thread

While I'm pleasantly surprised by the offense (amazing what a QB can do), the defense is just awful. Makes me concerned about next year because 1 recruiting class isn't fixing it . Also, I don't think we can put all the blame on lack of talent. Will have to utilize the transfer portal heavily. Lots...
by DrWildcat
Thu Oct 20, 2022 9:09 am
Forum: Arizona Football
Topic: 2022 Season Thread
Replies: 555
Views: 30625

Re: 2022 Season Thread

While I'm pleasantly surprised by the offense (amazing what a QB can do), the defense is just awful. Makes me concerned about next year because 1 recruiting class isn't fixing it. Also, I don't think we can put all the blame on lack of talent.
by DrWildcat
Tue Sep 27, 2022 1:46 pm
Forum: Arizona Football
Topic: Bring on Colorado
Replies: 29
Views: 1088

Re: Bring on Colorado

Must win game. Defense needs to bounce back from last week.
by DrWildcat
Tue Sep 27, 2022 7:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Venting Thread
Replies: 2452
Views: 604548

Re: Venting Thread

Sorry Lando! I went through it with my dad over 10 years ago now. There is not much that helps except time. Even now it is still hard every so often.
by DrWildcat
Tue Sep 20, 2022 9:07 am
Forum: Arizona Football
Topic: North Dakota State
Replies: 211
Views: 50310

Re: North Dakota State

I know it's early but I would certainly not call us a bad team at the moment. Colorado has taken that spot imo. But point taken for "some" NDSU fans to feel butt hurt over losing to a team that has won only 1 game in the previous 2 years. Yeah, I'm leaning towards the mediocre but left bad in there...
by DrWildcat
Tue Sep 20, 2022 8:48 am
Forum: Arizona Football
Topic: Conference opener at Cal
Replies: 53
Views: 2175

Re: Conference opener at Cal

Need this one to set us on a potential path to a bowl game. That would be a huge accomplishment for the program at this time. I'm starting to see a slimmer of hope.
by DrWildcat
Tue Sep 20, 2022 8:45 am
Forum: Arizona Football
Topic: North Dakota State
Replies: 211
Views: 50310

Re: North Dakota State

This one had to hurt for fans like lakebison. NDSU has been a dominant FCS program that has a history of beating FBS teams but ends up losing to a mediocre to bad Arizona team. Talk about a reality check.
by DrWildcat
Mon Sep 12, 2022 9:05 am
Forum: Arizona Football
Topic: North Dakota State
Replies: 211
Views: 50310

Re: North Dakota State

I hate this game is on the schedule, just stupid. Playing FCS schools is a no win situation. It's like a 6th grader fighting a 3rd grader. If you win it's because you are supposed to, if you lose it's just a huge embarrassment. IIRC, UCLA, USC and ND have never played a FCS school, although I think...
by DrWildcat
Mon Sep 12, 2022 8:48 am
Forum: Arizona Football
Topic: North Dakota State
Replies: 211
Views: 50310

Re: North Dakota State

I hate this game is on the schedule, just stupid. Playing FCS schools is a no win situation. It's like a 6th grader fighting a 3rd grader. If you win it's because you are supposed to, if you lose it's just a huge embarrassment. IIRC, UCLA, USC and ND have never played a FCS school, although I think...
by DrWildcat
Mon Sep 12, 2022 8:19 am
Forum: Arizona Football
Topic: North Dakota State
Replies: 211
Views: 50310

Re: North Dakota State

I hate this game is on the schedule, just stupid.
by DrWildcat
Fri Sep 02, 2022 11:30 am
Forum: Arizona Football
Topic: SDSU
Replies: 108
Views: 4248

Re: SDSU

I like our chances. SDSU is starting 2 RS FR on the right side of the O line and Bermeister isn't anything special. I don't see SDSU scoring a lot of points. Normally I would agree but since when has our D been any good to exploit another teams potential weakness? Yeah the guys are older, but its g...
by DrWildcat
Fri Sep 02, 2022 11:07 am
Forum: Arizona Football
Topic: SDSU
Replies: 108
Views: 4248

Re: SDSU

I like our chances. SDSU is starting 2 RS FR on the right side of the O line and Bermeister isn't anything special. I don't see SDSU scoring a lot of points. Normally I would agree but since when has our D been any good to exploit another teams potential weakness? Yeah the guys are older, but its g...
by DrWildcat
Mon Aug 29, 2022 12:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Vehicle Purchase Thread
Replies: 21
Views: 718

Re: Vehicle Purchase Thread

My Father-in-Law has a Forester. He generally likes it but its had some issues. He bought it new and it had transmission problems from the start but luckily it was under warranty still. Also, he is a mechanic but hates working on the boxer style engine. Its just a pain to get to things like spark pl...
by DrWildcat
Mon Aug 29, 2022 7:30 am
Forum: Arizona Football
Topic: SDSU
Replies: 108
Views: 4248

Re: SDSU

Time for Fisch to show us he is a competent coach/OC. Also, curious to see what the defense looks like. Can we get some legitimate pressure with just our DLine?
by DrWildcat
Fri Aug 19, 2022 7:04 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Why I Own The World
Replies: 853
Views: 50404

Re: Why I Own The World

How the hell did you do that? Bottle it. Sell it. Well to start, I was significantly underpaid. Also the timing was just right. It isn't easy to attract people to Alabama right now, especially since it is relatively easy to find work. With that, it was just we can't afford to lose anyone to the poi...
by DrWildcat
Thu Aug 18, 2022 1:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Why I Own The World
Replies: 853
Views: 50404

Re: Why I Own The World

I always forget about this thread, but I think it might just be one of the best on here.

Just "negotiated" a 50% raise without even really trying. It feels good to be paid what you think you're worth.
by DrWildcat
Mon Aug 01, 2022 10:22 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Let's talk '23
Replies: 1599
Views: 1695402

Re: Let's talk '23

Potential package deal going to Oregon?
by DrWildcat
Wed Jul 06, 2022 3:02 pm
Forum: Football Arch Rivals
Topic: Conference Realignment
Replies: 4314
Views: 2240971

Re: Conference Realignment

No one was thinking USC and UCLA were going to leave, but after they did it makes complete sense. It is the LA market and big-time brands. Now what does Arizona add? Since football is the only thing that matters here, nothing. I'm not even sure that you can consider us the Phoenix TV market without ...
by DrWildcat
Wed Jul 06, 2022 2:06 pm
Forum: Football Arch Rivals
Topic: Conference Realignment
Replies: 4314
Views: 2240971

Re: Conference Realignment

Everyone wants a BIG10 or SEC offer but who can get it? It sure as hell isn't us. If the bigger football brands left in the PAC can't get an offer why the hell would we?
by DrWildcat
Wed Jul 06, 2022 12:41 pm
Forum: Football Arch Rivals
Topic: Conference Realignment
Replies: 4314
Views: 2240971

Re: Conference Realignment

Keeping the PAC together really only seems good for those that think they will ultimately get in the BIG10 in the near future (Oregon, Washington, maybe Stanford) and those who likely can't get into another major (semi-major) conference (OSU, WSU, etc). I don't the upside for schools like Arizona, A...
by DrWildcat
Tue Jul 05, 2022 1:51 pm
Forum: Football Arch Rivals
Topic: Conference Realignment
Replies: 4314
Views: 2240971

Re: Conference Realignment

dmjcat wrote: Tue Jul 05, 2022 1:40 pm Interesting.........multiple credible PAC12 sources are saying the Big12 meeting with the 4 corner schools is blatantly false. Someone is full of crap....wonder who?
Everyone is full of crap until the deal is done.
by DrWildcat
Fri Jul 01, 2022 12:10 pm
Forum: Football Arch Rivals
Topic: Conference Realignment
Replies: 4314
Views: 2240971

Re: Conference Realignment

Arizona ASU Colorado Utah Oregon Washington Stanford Cal Kansas Baylor Texas Tech Oklahoma State Wyoming? Nevada? UNLV? Gonzaga (no football)? New Mexico? New Mexico State? The PAC could not pull those Big 12 schools before UCLA USC Oregon and Washington left. How can they get them now? I thought t...
by DrWildcat
Fri Jul 01, 2022 12:02 pm
Forum: Football Arch Rivals
Topic: Conference Realignment
Replies: 4314
Views: 2240971

Re: Conference Realignment

I want BIG10 (I know, no chance), then ACC or PAC-BIG12 merger (cut the fat from both before merging), PAC10 (low because this feels too unstable), PAC (without Oregon and Washington) with the Mountain West is just terrible IMO.
by DrWildcat
Fri Jul 01, 2022 11:38 am
Forum: Football Arch Rivals
Topic: Conference Realignment
Replies: 4314
Views: 2240971

Re: Conference Realignment

I tried to tell you how important tv ratings and attendance were for years...... Did anyone dispute that it wasn't? I think it was more of I'm not spending my money and time on a worthless product like Arizona football. I personally wasted a lot of time watching Arizona football late at night on th...
by DrWildcat
Thu Jun 30, 2022 5:21 pm
Forum: Football Arch Rivals
Topic: Conference Realignment
Replies: 4314
Views: 2240971

Re: Conference Realignment

Supposedly no one outside of UCLA and USC knew. What was he honestly supposed to do? Say he did know, what’s his play? Turn down $50M a year for tradition? Good luck with that. This is on Larry and the PAC-12 presidents for not adding Texas and OK (plus others) during the first realignment. Also bot...
by DrWildcat
Thu Jun 30, 2022 1:43 pm
Forum: Football Arch Rivals
Topic: Conference Realignment
Replies: 4314
Views: 2240971

Re: Conference Realignment

dmjcat wrote: Thu Jun 30, 2022 12:57 pm
If I was them I would be getting out. The PAC is dead. Wish UA had more leverage in this game.
by DrWildcat
Mon Jun 13, 2022 11:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Weather is Crazy
Replies: 3348
Views: 175974

Re: The Weather is Crazy

80F dew points are miserable! I'm glad I was able to get my new HVAC system installed earlier this month.
by DrWildcat
Tue Apr 19, 2022 10:08 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Koloko
Replies: 241
Views: 17482

Re: Koloko

While it didn't end the way we all wanted, there was just something about this team that makes me really want them to do well at the next level. Even more so that previous players. Koloko's was a joy to watch this year!
by DrWildcat
Thu Apr 14, 2022 8:28 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Bennedict Mathurin
Replies: 869
Views: 52516

Re: Bennedict Mathurin

Always root for Arizona players to do well in the NBA but I really hope Benn becomes a star!
by DrWildcat
Thu Mar 24, 2022 9:08 pm
Forum: Official Basketball Game Threads
Topic: (M) Game 37, Houston at Arizona (NCAA Tournament- Sweet 16 ) (2021-2022)
Replies: 474
Views: 19415

Re: (M) Game 37, Houston at Arizona (NCAA Tournament- Sweet 16 ) (2021-2022)

cpt wrote: Thu Mar 24, 2022 9:08 pm How the hell is this team 33-3?
Pac-12 sucks?
by DrWildcat
Thu Mar 24, 2022 9:07 pm
Forum: Official Basketball Game Threads
Topic: (M) Game 37, Houston at Arizona (NCAA Tournament- Sweet 16 ) (2021-2022)
Replies: 474
Views: 19415

Re: (M) Game 37, Houston at Arizona (NCAA Tournament- Sweet 16 ) (2021-2022)

Tommy seems out of his league tonight. How so? Is anyone consistently playing well? I don’t see how that is coaching. No emotion. Not a game for A Shuxksing the refs. Not really making quality adjustments. Not pulling the correct players early. Seems like the moment was too hig tonight. You don’t s...
by DrWildcat
Thu Mar 24, 2022 8:59 pm
Forum: Official Basketball Game Threads
Topic: (M) Game 37, Houston at Arizona (NCAA Tournament- Sweet 16 ) (2021-2022)
Replies: 474
Views: 19415

Re: (M) Game 37, Houston at Arizona (NCAA Tournament- Sweet 16 ) (2021-2022)

Siempre Verde wrote: Thu Mar 24, 2022 8:57 pm Tommy seems out of his league tonight.
How so? Is anyone consistently playing well? I don’t see how that is coaching.
by DrWildcat
Thu Mar 24, 2022 8:46 pm
Forum: Official Basketball Game Threads
Topic: (M) Game 37, Houston at Arizona (NCAA Tournament- Sweet 16 ) (2021-2022)
Replies: 474
Views: 19415

Re: (M) Game 37, Houston at Arizona (NCAA Tournament- Sweet 16 ) (2021-2022)

Why does Arizona basketball have to be so frustrating to watch in the tournament? I fucking hate this shit and love it at the same time.
by DrWildcat
Thu Mar 24, 2022 8:08 pm
Forum: Official Basketball Game Threads
Topic: (M) Game 37, Houston at Arizona (NCAA Tournament- Sweet 16 ) (2021-2022)
Replies: 474
Views: 19415

Re: (M) Game 37, Houston at Arizona (NCAA Tournament- Sweet 16 ) (2021-2022)

We shoot better and we will be fine, 28% isn’t going to get it done.
by DrWildcat
Thu Mar 24, 2022 7:53 pm
Forum: Official Basketball Game Threads
Topic: (M) Game 37, Houston at Arizona (NCAA Tournament- Sweet 16 ) (2021-2022)
Replies: 474
Views: 19415

Re: (M) Game 37, Houston at Arizona (NCAA Tournament- Sweet 16 ) (2021-2022)

I can only laugh at this point, Zu gets stripped every time he touches the ball.
by DrWildcat
Thu Mar 24, 2022 7:47 pm
Forum: Official Basketball Game Threads
Topic: (M) Game 37, Houston at Arizona (NCAA Tournament- Sweet 16 ) (2021-2022)
Replies: 474
Views: 19415

Re: (M) Game 37, Houston at Arizona (NCAA Tournament- Sweet 16 ) (2021-2022)

At least they’re calling fouls in this game. Otherwise it wouldn’t be pretty