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by EOCT
Sat Sep 09, 2017 11:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dinner Tonight
Replies: 3586
Views: 159356

Re: Dinner Tonight

Spicy Serbian squabbish, lightly patted until tender, a quick pass-over spray of WD-50; then sprinkled with with crumbled paramecium. Delicious! The WD-50 helps with digestion, too.
by EOCT
Fri Sep 08, 2017 12:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: If you had to pick ONE restaurant in Tucson
Replies: 1266
Views: 73401

Re: If you had to pick ONE restaurant in Tucson

Based on Yelp reviews... Yep, and another problem being that "Mexican food" means too many things. I'd like to see which U.S. city beats Tucson for Sonoran food. Exactly, LH! Sonoran food. I've tried 3000 "Mexican" restaurants around Los Angeles and only found a rare few who even touch Tucson. Anyo...
by EOCT
Thu Aug 31, 2017 3:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Chicago, Illinois
Replies: 24
Views: 822

Re: Chicago, Illinois

The river cruise!! Outstanding, 97! And LH and Lieb for recommending it. The park night concerts, and the rehearsals in the AM are fun too. Nice outdoor eats, too. Now----Chicago Art Institute! I've been to the major museums of the world and the CAI----simply delicious! Nine Seven, give us a report ...
by EOCT
Wed Aug 30, 2017 11:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Best Dog I Ever Knew
Replies: 250
Views: 14078

Re: The Best Dog I Ever Knew

Hold on to those memories of that spirited creature and her joy and appreciation of your including her into your family from a life in the pound. Think of the crazy stories. You'll find solace in them. The family decided to create a photo album of Pua, 3 of them larger for framing. Memories of her ...
by EOCT
Mon Aug 28, 2017 11:51 am
Forum: Basketball Arch Rivals
Topic: Sean Miller
Replies: 14639
Views: 761983

Re: Sean Miller

Thanks, Hi---great share. "Alex and Brandon … those guys are two of our best but they’re able to do more than we anticipated. We recruited both to be more than just shooters but clearly they have a well-roundedness earlier in their career than maybe we anticipated." Oh, yeah. Even more depth and div...
by EOCT
Fri Aug 25, 2017 12:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Best Dog I Ever Knew
Replies: 250
Views: 14078

Re: The Best Dog I Ever Knew

Man that sucks EOTC. Did the driver even stop? Condolences Thanks azcat49. The driver did stop and felt awful. Pee was a zigzaggy runner and I told her Pee and I were the responsible ones. HiCat, your idea on another Pound dog. Great. We've always had Pound dogs. I'm currently negotiating with Dian...
by EOCT
Thu Aug 24, 2017 12:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Best Dog I Ever Knew
Replies: 250
Views: 14078

Re: The Best Dog I Ever Knew

A dog I'll never forget was PeeFace. Pee was a scruffy little girl I took on night runs after work for a couple of years. She was a star at the Pound we found her Pee got her name because she loved to kiss and when she did there was this strong, unmistakable, ahh....odor. I can smell it right now ta...
by EOCT
Wed Aug 23, 2017 12:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Self driving cars/trucks in future?
Replies: 49
Views: 5682

Re: Self driving cars/trucks in future?

Pretty sure Tesla is already recording every trip. I'm not sure if you can opt out or not. 84, I'd guess they're recording every trip to capture data during the time the driver has the automated feature on. And learn from that data. I really liked your earlier comment "I think the interesting part ...
by EOCT
Tue Aug 22, 2017 4:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Self driving cars/trucks in future?
Replies: 49
Views: 5682

Re: Self driving cars/trucks in future?

Uber and Waymo have self driving cars in Phoenix. Uber had a crash some time back, but think they resumed. Waymo is looking for volunteers in the East Valley to ride along. Thanks, Merk. I'd read this about Phoenix and several other cities. I believe they all have a trained human "operator"(not a c...
by EOCT
Tue Aug 22, 2017 12:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Self driving cars/trucks in future?
Replies: 49
Views: 5682

Self driving cars/trucks in future?

Good news for Tucson in my view. TuSimple LLC, a Chinese start-up is locating an engineering facility in the Old Pueblo near Grant and the 10. It'll specifically develop self driving truck systems using a pathway between Nogales(transshipping location) through Tucson to Phoenix. Five loaded trucks d...
by EOCT
Mon Aug 21, 2017 11:50 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: let's talk '17
Replies: 2132
Views: 125410

Re: let's talk '17

Wingspan... Now that explains it. I guess my 5'2" wingspan on my 6' frame isn't really conducive to excelling at hoops. No, but you surely meet some alien culture's ideal form of a supine man inscribable in an oval and rectangle. Are art history jokes funny? :lol: :lol: What were Duchamp's first wo...
by EOCT
Mon Aug 14, 2017 10:19 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: let's talk '17
Replies: 2132
Views: 125410

Re: let's talk '17

Jackson-Cartwright < Duval Trier > Allen Alkins >(?) Trent Jr Ayton < Bagley Ristic ? Carter UA bench: Akot, Randolph, Lee, Barcello, Smith > (Akot, Randolph alone make it better) Duke bench: Bolden, White, DeLaurier, O'Connell, Tucker Really the only significant leg up Duke has is at the point, wh...
by EOCT
Mon Aug 14, 2017 1:47 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: let's talk '17
Replies: 2132
Views: 125410

Re: let's talk '17

USC would be too good with Bagley, UCLA better? Better the devil you know? Plus they have Alford. They're both coached by morons, whom would obviously have success with Bagley because he's a transcendent prospect, but would ultimately fail to fully capitalize on their talent, because they are moron...
by EOCT
Tue Aug 08, 2017 5:58 pm
Forum: Basketball Arch Rivals
Topic: Sean Miller
Replies: 14639
Views: 761983

Re: Sean Miller

Jefe wrote:Q: Have any of the upperclassmen stepped up as role models or leaders?

Coach: Not yet

Ray Smith making the trip to Spain
Terrific move to bring Ray. Coach has such a keen sense of right, wrong, and how to juice teamship. Makes me feel proud.
by EOCT
Fri Aug 04, 2017 3:03 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Kyle Fogg Thread for the New Board
Replies: 79
Views: 7128

Re: Kyle Fogg Thread for the New Board

Foggyyyy!! Made my day!
by EOCT
Sun Jul 23, 2017 8:36 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: let's talk '18
Replies: 2918
Views: 180588

Re: let's talk '18

Comprehensive mixes of Williams and O'Neal in AAU play(scroll down roster to mixes)::

https://californiasupremebasketball.com/elite-17u/" target="_blank
by EOCT
Wed Jul 19, 2017 3:47 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: let's talk '18
Replies: 2918
Views: 180588

Re: let's talk '18

Jefe wrote:
Ouch. At the Peach Jam, no less. Hope Pops has a big talk with him.

I'm sure staff has looked at Shareef's emotional side and made the right decision.
by EOCT
Tue Jul 18, 2017 10:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Venting Thread
Replies: 2452
Views: 712358

Re: Venting Thread

:lol: :lol: :lol:

OMG, so classic. Got to go down in the annals....
by EOCT
Fri Jul 14, 2017 2:44 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: let's talk '17
Replies: 2132
Views: 125410

Re: let's talk '17

I'd hate to see USC get Bagley.

A sure top 5, maybe even NC favorite. Imagine----McLaughlin at the helm with Bagley, Metu, Boatright in the front court and a bunch of young guys all over the roster.
by EOCT
Fri Jul 14, 2017 2:27 pm
Forum: Basketball Arch Rivals
Topic: Lonzo Ball
Replies: 841
Views: 50697

Re: Lonzo Ball

Chicat wrote:I'm really happy he's a Laker.
:lol:

I was hoping the Lakers would take Tatum, and then grab my favorite, the Rondo Man for the 1 or----now I'm dreaming---TJ.
by EOCT
Wed Jul 12, 2017 12:26 pm
Forum: Basketball Arch Rivals
Topic: Lonzo Ball
Replies: 841
Views: 50697

Re: Lonzo Ball

Too early to mess with his stroke. He has the range on it, but the mechanics behind it shouldnt be tweaked until at least after his rookie season. Clip, I hear you. I look at it a a question of when to fool with it, that is if anyone feels the stroke will eventually have to be changed since it is s...
by EOCT
Tue Jul 11, 2017 1:36 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: TJ McConnell's 'MAGIC' Numbers
Replies: 997
Views: 70708

Re: TJ McConnell's 'MAGIC' Numbers

Thanks, Jef! Cool props and terrific highlights link!
by EOCT
Tue Jul 11, 2017 1:27 pm
Forum: Basketball Arch Rivals
Topic: Lonzo Ball
Replies: 841
Views: 50697

Re: Lonzo Ball

Benched last night, a health precaution after he tweaked an ankle last game. Makes sense, but I was looking forward to a replay confrontation vs Fox. Would have been really interesting after the two UCLA/KY games last year. Fox owned him the second game 39/10. I cringe every time Ball goes through h...
by EOCT
Mon Jul 03, 2017 3:35 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Deandre Ayton
Replies: 976
Views: 61654

Re: DeAndre Ayton

Spaceman Spiff wrote:
Jefe wrote:Put your tiny hand in mine?
Is that Donald Trump's hand against DeAndre's?
No, Space, it's much too large to be amoeba Trump's.
by EOCT
Mon Jul 03, 2017 3:32 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: TJ McConnell's 'MAGIC' Numbers
Replies: 997
Views: 70708

Re: TJ McConnell's 'MAGIC' Numbers

Teams need to carry three point guards these days. TJ brings something Bayless doesn't and fits that faster pace of play the 76ers play. Redick will presumably eat up minutes combo Bayless would have had at the 2 off the bench. I could be completely off here, but my guess is TJ's playing time will ...
by EOCT
Fri Jun 30, 2017 10:19 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Kyle Fogg Thread for the New Board
Replies: 79
Views: 7128

Re: Kyle Fogg Thread for the New Board

Well deserved two year deal for 2 million dollars. The very last of the Lute Olson recruits. Four coaches in four years at Arizona then off to Finland, Belgium, Germany and Spain. Now on his way to China to play in the same league that Grant Jerrett played in last season. Two time winner (and compe...
by EOCT
Wed Jun 28, 2017 12:29 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: let's talk '18
Replies: 2918
Views: 180588

Re: let's talk '18

do we have Romar to thank for this? Its getting filthy... damn, its a mini Derrick Rose without the hops <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/KRguDLe14Eo" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> Speedy finisher. Passing. http://www.nbadraft.net/players/jahvon-quiner...
by EOCT
Fri Jun 23, 2017 1:13 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Kadeem Allen
Replies: 155
Views: 11110

Re: Kadeem Allen

Good for Kadeem. Intangibles and D still matter, and he has both. Celtics clearly believe he can be a Tony Allen type of guy off the bench and you know they likely aren't going to keep BOTH Bradley and Smart long term. Kadeem will have had plenty of time to marinade and improve and be the next man ...
by EOCT
Mon Jun 12, 2017 10:14 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What's for lunch?
Replies: 625
Views: 46167

Re: What's for lunch?

A san. The roll is rubbed with fresh tomato; then comes a layer of brava sauce, a safety-orange-colored aioli spiked with hot paprika and sherry vinegar. A pile of ribbons of paper-thin Serrano ham, a mound of arugula, then a spoonful of sweet, caramelized onion. Courtesy Tumaca food truck, downtown...
by EOCT
Wed Jun 07, 2017 1:03 pm
Forum: Basketball Arch Rivals
Topic: Sean Miller
Replies: 14639
Views: 761983

Re: Sean Miller

Just wondering... Would Miller be more likely to stay if Arizona got to a FF or flat out won a NC in the next 2-3 years? :?: I would assume yes. UNC will either offer or not, and everyone knows Miller is legit. The more success Miller has here, the better tie we create. I don't know if it will be e...
by EOCT
Fri May 26, 2017 2:15 pm
Forum: NBA
Topic: Miles, Kadeem....
Replies: 0
Views: 391

Miles, Kadeem....

Miles to join Lakers? Kadeem in for tryout?

LA Cats? Luke, Jud, Jesse Mermuys, Miles.

http://www.azdesertswarm.com/basketball ... 997-walton" target="_blank
by EOCT
Fri May 26, 2017 2:01 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: let's talk '18
Replies: 2918
Views: 180588

Re: let's talk '18

Really hope we get this man. So quick and speedy. Hits the burners and flys. Great eyes/vision, super distributer. Very intelligent, court and otherwise. Good geneology--Crespi Carmelite(2 Ca State titles, including Div 1) + Cal Supreme comp. Puerco, kid's a terrific passer---check out this(long, bu...
by EOCT
Tue May 23, 2017 1:32 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Who's staying? Who's going?
Replies: 1542
Views: 83360

Re: Who's staying? Who's going?

The PG subject. A few thoughts. First, PJC. I'm not convinced he can't give us good minutes, limited or not. Dude has heart, as evidenced by halving his projected high ankle sprain rehab somehow. He came back without missing a beat---unexpected so from that type of injury. His distribution skills w...
by EOCT
Tue May 23, 2017 12:13 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Who's staying? Who's going?
Replies: 1542
Views: 83360

Re: Who's staying? Who's going?

The PG subject. A few thoughts. First, PJC. I'm not convinced he can't give us good minutes, limited or not. Dude has heart, as evidenced by halving his projected high ankle sprain rehab somehow. He came back without missing a beat---unexpected so from that type of injury. His distribution skills we...
by EOCT
Fri May 12, 2017 12:22 pm
Forum: Board Help
Topic: The weirdest thing is going on
Replies: 9
Views: 3272

Re: The weirdest thing is going on

Me too. Seems to be a heavy activity thing. It happens when I'm trying to scroll in what seems to be an extremely busy(visits) site or sub-site(say, a thread in Bear Down). I also experience it outside of Bear Down. An example: I had to try to look theis AM at the video of Melissa McCarthy rolling d...
by EOCT
Thu May 11, 2017 9:00 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Who's staying? Who's going?
Replies: 1542
Views: 83360

Re: Who's staying? Who's going?

gumby wrote:Image

Thanks!
OMG, Andy Kaufman found!

http://www.biography.com/people/andy-kaufman-9542253" target="_blank

Classic, Gumby!
by EOCT
Wed May 10, 2017 7:43 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Best returning PGs (Pac-12)
Replies: 14
Views: 741

Re: Best returning PGs (Pac-12)

Yeah, the PAC has a distinct chance to be pretty desultory next year. I searched. That's the first time the word desultory has been used on this board. Well done my loquacious friend. Bravo! Chi, you're a darn deft word maven. A virtuoso! Bottom-line, a human word-juke-box! You're out of quarters. ...
by EOCT
Tue May 09, 2017 12:44 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Best returning PGs (Pac-12)
Replies: 14
Views: 741

Re: Best returning PGs (Pac-12)

Chicat wrote:
Spaceman Spiff wrote:Yeah, the PAC has a distinct chance to be pretty desultory next year.
I searched. That's the first time the word desultory has been used on this board. Well done my loquacious friend.
Bravo!

Chi, you're a darn deft word maven. A virtuoso! Bottom-line, a human word-juke-box!
by EOCT
Sun Apr 23, 2017 10:37 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: 2017-2018 Arizona Basketball
Replies: 2630
Views: 124892

Re: 2017-2018 Arizona Basketball

Main Event wrote:If it came to that i'd start Randolph, we'll see if we can pull Cam Johnson who I think takes that spot should he come
Exactly. Cam Johnson please----major perimeter threat with size, defends several positions, two years. Yeah, a perfect resource for a Coach who loves flexible tools.
by EOCT
Wed Apr 19, 2017 10:32 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Who's staying? Who's going?
Replies: 1542
Views: 83360

Re: Who's staying? Who's going?

Didn't see this, but excuse me if it's been posted:


http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2704 ... tball-team" target="_blank

Welcome Shareef!! Put on some weight Man.

Guess this goodbye to Johnson or Bowen.
by EOCT
Tue Apr 18, 2017 9:43 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Who's staying? Who's going?
Replies: 1542
Views: 83360

Re: Who's staying? Who's going?

Longhorned wrote:
gumby wrote:Sidenote: Is Peking Duck now Beijing Duck?
Not when Mr. Wade Giles calls in an order for takeout.

Image
"Ha ha ha ha hanyu pinyin!"
by EOCT
Mon Apr 17, 2017 11:47 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Who's staying? Who's going?
Replies: 1542
Views: 83360

Re: Who's staying? Who's going?

As long as they are going into the decision with eyes wide open, and most are in this day of instant evaluation, it really is up to them to determine their path. If they want to do D-League instead of college, or play in Europe and start earning today, that is up to them. No one can really know if ...
by EOCT
Sat Apr 15, 2017 6:12 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Who's staying? Who's going?
Replies: 1542
Views: 83360

Re: Who's staying? Who's going?

Great stuff, LH-----can't imagine a better combo than noir and hoops.

Big fun with Pollack. You guys must howl together.

Just ordered two copies from Zon, the extra for a whiz pick up court buddy.

Thanks, LH!
by EOCT
Sat Apr 15, 2017 5:44 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Lorenzo Romar
Replies: 326
Views: 21394

Re: Lorenzo Romar

Welcome, Big Guy!
by EOCT
Sat Apr 15, 2017 2:55 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Who's staying? Who's going?
Replies: 1542
Views: 83360

Re: Who's staying? Who's going?

https://twitter.com/MattGOAZCATS/status/852985826644344832 Late to the party, I know, but great news hearing this week that Trier and Ristic are both back. We waiting on anyone else's word? And who are the new names (beyond Ayton) that can be expected contributors? At point guard, still waiting on ...
by EOCT
Sat Apr 15, 2017 10:59 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Lorenzo Romar
Replies: 326
Views: 21394

Re: Lorenzo Romar

Any news? I thought they were going to announce on the 13th. Bid closed on the 13th, but there needs to be a mandatory one day review (today), before the hire is made per Arizona law. Obviously the weekend is next and these things are never made official then, so expect Monday or Tuesday. What does...
by EOCT
Tue Apr 11, 2017 8:30 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: 2017-2018 Arizona Basketball
Replies: 2630
Views: 124892

Re: 2017-2018 Arizona Basketball

Cameron Johnson, wow:

http://www.azdesertswarm.com/basketball ... owen-jeter" target="_blank

Yes! Play immediately.
by EOCT
Wed Apr 05, 2017 1:39 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: let's talk '17
Replies: 2132
Views: 125410

Re: let's talk '17

With Lo Romar coming aboard I see Duval and Bowen getting a little warmer. Bowen's end-of-day reality will and should be who goes/stays from our current squad. I'd think Duval's reality should be a combo of his hard assessment of which team will go furthest next year, and who can develop him best in...
by EOCT
Wed Apr 05, 2017 11:56 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Lorenzo Romar
Replies: 326
Views: 21394

Re: Lorenzo Romar

Lo Romar is a terrific get! A player's coach and a superb recruiter. Player morale will zoom when dealing with him, especially among the new players coming in. Prospects will think "If I join Arizona I get one of the very best coaches in the country, assisted in a major way by Lorenzo Romar? If I jo...
by EOCT
Wed Mar 15, 2017 10:37 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Parker Jackson-Cartwright
Replies: 1100
Views: 54168

Re: Parker Jackson-Cartwright

Longhorned wrote:
Gimino wrote:PJC on turning the UCLA defeat into a "good loss" (w/video)...

'We’ve turned a corner in a big way. In a big way'
Thank you, AG. Fantastic piece.
Terrific, AG, voice of a winner! Thanks.