Bear Down Wildcats

azcat49 wrote: ↑Wed Mar 22, 2023 6:29 pm He made the regular season a blast and the post season a nightmare.
I wish him well and hope he hooks back up with Miller at X

I don’t really know this Mike Luke guy but wonder why he is doing harm to the UofA? Does he run down the coaches list or Chief?

Mike Luke changed the BearDownWildcats rules to .... ya know.

Merkin wrote: ↑Fri Mar 17, 2023 1:19 pm

CardiacCats97 wrote: ↑Fri Mar 17, 2023 1:01 pm Last year he had to play. This year we had Boswell, so there’s really no excuse.

And like has been said constantly, having 7 rotation players leads to a lot of minutes and tired legs, along with propensity for injuries.

Tommy also said after the tournament that other coaches are concerned about the back-to-back-to-back too.

"A guest blog post contributed by FitnessCoach_AC

The rate of injuries during tournaments and playoffs in US sports has been on the rise in the past few years. Too many games too close together wear out players quicker making them more susceptible to injury. Contrary to popular opinion, resting players during the regular season, does not improve playoff performance or affect the injury risk during the playoffs suggests the Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine. Whether soccer or basketball, players’ packed schedule and intense travel are exacerbating factors leading to fatigue and more injuries.

...

The number of rested players were statistically similar to those less-rested players and neither group was more injury prone than the other."


https://kansasortho.com/news/the-correl ... nal-sports

PHXCATS wrote: ↑Wed Mar 22, 2023 5:33 pm

AZCatGirl wrote: ↑Wed Mar 22, 2023 5:21 pm Going to miss Kerr but I'm here for the Machina drama. Your hate of Mike Luke is very strange.

He is hurting U of A. If you cannot see that I dont know what to tell you

How? Because Tommy spoke to Kerr and said Boswell will be running the ship next year and he decided it best to transfer? You give a podcaster with very little reach to much credit.

Fact of the matter is Kerr was what he was. He was great against inferior opponents but more often then not came up as a net negative in big games. He showed up for Illinois last year and brought a different game where he attacked the rim, and from there on out that vanished. Our only good tournament game in the Tommy era was the one Kerr sat for. The oddest thing of all was the fact that Tommy played him as much as he did against Princeton as he was clearly awful.

gronk4heisman wrote: ↑Thu Mar 23, 2023 9:33 am

PHXCATS wrote: ↑Wed Mar 22, 2023 5:33 pm

AZCatGirl wrote: ↑Wed Mar 22, 2023 5:21 pm Going to miss Kerr but I'm here for the Machina drama. Your hate of Mike Luke is very strange.

He is hurting U of A. If you cannot see that I dont know what to tell you

How? Because Tommy spoke to Kerr and said Boswell will be running the ship next year and he decided it best to transfer? You give a podcaster with very little reach to much credit.

He interacts with a lot of players and their families. He attacks other media members. PHNX has an army of stans who will fight anyone who disagrees with any PHNX employee. He interacts with a lot of coaches and Heeke.

Of course he is not the main driver of Kerr leaving, but it certainly didnt help the situation. And dont tell me that no recruit or their family members or opposing coaching staff saw Luke celebrating Kerr leaving and wont be worried about that or use that against U of A in recruiting in the future.

You sound almost in awe, and at least a little bit jealous.

But beyond all that, I’d love to hear what specifically you’ve heard about his influence on Kerr leaving and where that info came from (not naming names of course if it’s private). Did Kriisa mention friction with the local media on his podcast? Or have you heard from his people that he felt the “hate” being directed toward him by Luke and his army of minions?

Sounds to me like Kerr and Tommy aren't exactly jibing. I doubt it's much more than that.

Also, either the female "talent" on campus at UofA has gone downhill, or Kerr's not getting out enough. That factor alone is enough to keep guys in town, lol.

Beachcat97 wrote: ↑Thu Mar 23, 2023 11:36 am Sounds to me like Kerr and Tommy aren't exactly jibing. I doubt it's much more than that.

Also, either the female "talent" on campus at UofA has gone downhill, or Kerr's not getting out enough. That factor alone is enough to keep guys in town, lol.

Wow. Just wow. You actually typed this and hit submit. Wow

He has access to recruits and their families, coaches and staff and you expect us to believe that if he had a negative effect on the program, so much so that he drives recruits away, that that same program would still give him inside access like that?
If an average "fan boy" like me (your words) that has never heard his podcast, seen maybe one or two episodes of his YouTube channel, and maybe a handful of tweets, (I'm a stan obviously) than why am i not celebrating Kerr leaving or disrupting this board.
Your jealousy, bitterness, envy, paranoia, and huge sense of superiority brings endless amounts of joy and entertainment to this forum and I thank you for that PHXCATS.
Please continue.

Should be a good fit - they share a common vocabulary.

KaibabKat wrote: ↑Thu Mar 23, 2023 12:18 pm Should be a good fit - they share a common vocabulary.

CSM should hire KO as an assistant.

I really surprised neither one of the them were ever fined for cursing during a game.

Gross.

Good riddance.

Back up your talk with a shot. Can’t ride one game against Illini to stardom at X.

Cincinnati ain't Tucson and the Big East ain't the Pac.

Better bulk up on some Skyline Chili Kerr because you are going to need it.

PHXCATS wrote: ↑Thu Mar 23, 2023 11:45 am

Beachcat97 wrote: ↑Thu Mar 23, 2023 11:36 am Sounds to me like Kerr and Tommy aren't exactly jibing. I doubt it's much more than that.

Also, either the female "talent" on campus at UofA has gone downhill, or Kerr's not getting out enough. That factor alone is enough to keep guys in town, lol.

Wow. Just wow. You actually typed this and hit submit. Wow

Damn Right! Re-read the morals clause in the BearDownWildcats user agreement! Prurient allusions will. not. be. posted. !

CalStateTempe wrote: ↑Thu Mar 23, 2023 1:08 pm Gross.

Good riddance.

Back up your talk with a shot. Can’t ride one game against Illini to stardom at X.

Let’s try to remember that he could have bailed as soon as the coach who recruited him was fired. Instead he came to Arizona and repped the Cats HARD. No reason to be salty because he wants to go play for the coach who he originally signed up to learn under.

CSM sure does like his one year guys.

CardiacCats97 wrote: ↑Thu Mar 23, 2023 2:38 pm

CalStateTempe wrote: ↑Thu Mar 23, 2023 1:08 pm Gross.

Good riddance.

Back up your talk with a shot. Can’t ride one game against Illini to stardom at X.

Let’s try to remember that he could have bailed as soon as the coach who recruited him was fired. Instead he came to Arizona and repped the Cats HARD. No reason to be salty because he wants to go play for the coach who he originally signed up to learn under.

Now this is a good post

CardiacCats97 wrote: ↑Thu Mar 23, 2023 2:38 pm

CalStateTempe wrote: ↑Thu Mar 23, 2023 1:08 pm Gross.

Good riddance.

Back up your talk with a shot. Can’t ride one game against Illini to stardom at X.

Let’s try to remember that he could have bailed as soon as the coach who recruited him was fired. Instead he came to Arizona and repped the Cats HARD. No reason to be salty because he wants to go play for the coach who he originally signed up to learn under.

First NCAA screwed him, probably because of Bookgate.
Then Bobbin’ Robbins screwed him by self imposing post season ban.
Then Bobbin’ Robbins screwed him by firing CSM.
And he still came back.
I’m not mad at him at all.

Postmaster wrote: ↑Thu Mar 23, 2023 3:39 pm

CardiacCats97 wrote: ↑Thu Mar 23, 2023 2:38 pm

CalStateTempe wrote: ↑Thu Mar 23, 2023 1:08 pm Gross.

Good riddance.

Back up your talk with a shot. Can’t ride one game against Illini to stardom at X.

Let’s try to remember that he could have bailed as soon as the coach who recruited him was fired. Instead he came to Arizona and repped the Cats HARD. No reason to be salty because he wants to go play for the coach who he originally signed up to learn under.

First NCAA screwed him, probably because of Bookgate.
Then Bobbin’ Robbins screwed him by self imposing post season ban.
Then Bobbin’ Robbins screwed him by firing CSM.
And he still came back.
I’m not mad at him at all.

Another great post

In a show of solidarity with Kerr Kriisa, I really think we should all become Xavier fans, since that will soon be his team. No one is more deserving of our fan loyalty than Kerr Kriisa. And if Arizona should play Xavier in the future, we should root not for Arizona or Xavier but for Kerr Kriisa.

I like players who play then run their mouth, not the other way around.

Kerr in the Big East does not sound like a good fit at all

Alieberman wrote: ↑Thu Mar 23, 2023 4:30 pm Kerr in the Big East does not sound like a good fit at all

Nope.

Again, the only way this makes sense is if he and Tommy weren't seeing eye to eye. You don't leave the starting PG job at AZ to play for Xavier. It's not like Kriisa grew up in Cincinnati or had parents who attended the school.

Beachcat97 wrote: ↑Thu Mar 23, 2023 6:26 pm

Alieberman wrote: ↑Thu Mar 23, 2023 4:30 pm Kerr in the Big East does not sound like a good fit at all

Nope.

Again, the only way this makes sense is if he and Tommy weren't seeing eye to eye. You don't leave the starting PG job at AZ to play for Xavier. It's not like Kriisa grew up in Cincinnati or had parents who attended the school.

He was reportedly told he was being demoted from starting.

Sorta like Ramey was told at Texas last year, eh?

Beachcat97 wrote: ↑Thu Mar 23, 2023 6:26 pm

Alieberman wrote: ↑Thu Mar 23, 2023 4:30 pm Kerr in the Big East does not sound like a good fit at all

Nope.

Again, the only way this makes sense is if he and Tommy weren't seeing eye to eye. You don't leave the starting PG job at AZ to play for Xavier. It's not like Kriisa grew up in Cincinnati or had parents who attended the school.

But it is like Sean Miller is the coach he originally intended to play for.

CardiacCats97 wrote: ↑Thu Mar 23, 2023 7:31 pm

Beachcat97 wrote: ↑Thu Mar 23, 2023 6:26 pm

Alieberman wrote: ↑Thu Mar 23, 2023 4:30 pm Kerr in the Big East does not sound like a good fit at all

Nope.

Again, the only way this makes sense is if he and Tommy weren't seeing eye to eye. You don't leave the starting PG job at AZ to play for Xavier. It's not like Kriisa grew up in Cincinnati or had parents who attended the school.

But it is like Sean Miller is the coach he originally intended to play for.

Sometimes the simplest explanation is the right one. Can't imagine this is anything more than that.

All the best Kerr Kriisa, you'll always be a Wildcat. I'm so glad that you played at McKale and I got to watch some great games. Keep shooting your shots, play hard...without fear. Everything's going to be all right!

azgreg wrote: ↑Wed Mar 22, 2023 5:03 pm

PHXCATS wrote: ↑Wed Mar 22, 2023 4:26 pm Love how the rules are applied differently to me than anyone else.

It's because you're a twat.

Word.

Always classy

I must be Shaq in his prime because the rules are different for me than anyone else

PHXCATS wrote: ↑Fri Mar 24, 2023 9:14 am Always classy

I must be Shaq in his prime because the rules are different for me than anyone else

Yes. Oh yes. You're precious. Our precious!

"One Twat to rue them all, One Twat to scold them, One Twat to bore them all and on the forum troll them."

USC pundit says that the Cats are better off without Kriisa, which is bad for USC.


https://trojanswire.usatoday.com/2023/0 ... 8cv2bS-1bs

Also that Kriisa was encouraged to leave, which I had read elsewhere.

Merkin wrote: ↑Fri Mar 24, 2023 11:55 am USC pundit says that the Cats are better off without Kriisa, which is bad for USC.


https://trojanswire.usatoday.com/2023/0 ... 8cv2bS-1bs

Also that Kriisa was encouraged to leave, which I had read elsewhere.

It's a pretty common reaction from across the pac 12 that Kerr is leaving

They all wanted him to stay, which imo says everything you need to know

Merkin wrote: ↑Fri Mar 24, 2023 11:55 am USC pundit says that the Cats are better off without Kriisa, which is bad for USC.


https://trojanswire.usatoday.com/2023/0 ... 8cv2bS-1bs

Also that Kriisa was encouraged to leave, which I had read elsewhere.

Kriisa could've been a great reserve for us, but as a starting PG, he left a lot to be desired.

PHXCATS wrote: ↑Fri Mar 24, 2023 9:14 am I must be Shaq in his prime

You're like nobody in their prime. You're more like the old man who takes a shit every morning at 7 but doesn't get out of bed until 8.

Kerr put out a podcast yesterday but I haven't had time to listen to it yet. It will be interesting to hear what he had to say

84Cat wrote: ↑Fri Mar 24, 2023 12:50 pm Kerr put out a podcast yesterday but I haven't had time to listen to it yet. It will be interesting to hear what he had to say

Kerr Kriisa ‘at peace’ with decision to transfer from Arizona

https://www.azdesertswarm.com/basketbal ... basketball

84Cat wrote: ↑Fri Mar 24, 2023 12:50 pm Kerr put out a podcast yesterday but I haven't had time to listen to it yet. It will be interesting to hear what he had to say

He's "at peace " with his decision

He and Pelle mentioned "the haters" and joked about his turnovers multiple times

Both he and Pelle discussed their emotions after the loss, the season overall, and their comments in the post-game interviews,

They will continue "The Nameless Podcast" moving forward.

Looks like many people owe me an apology

PHXCATS wrote: ↑Fri Mar 24, 2023 1:57 pm Looks like many people owe me an apology

We are all sorry, Machina. Sorry that you are among the biggest douches on this board, and make it a less happy escape for the real Cat fans. Happy?

PHXCATS wrote: ↑Fri Mar 24, 2023 1:57 pm Looks like many people owe me an apology

I knew you needed a hug.

azgreg wrote: ↑Fri Mar 24, 2023 12:24 pm

PHXCATS wrote: ↑Fri Mar 24, 2023 9:14 am I must be Shaq in his prime

You're like nobody in their prime. You're more like the old man who takes a shit every morning at 7 but doesn't get out of bed until 8.

Take note, kids. Witness the master in action.

TucsonCat wrote: ↑Fri Mar 24, 2023 2:25 pm

PHXCATS wrote: ↑Fri Mar 24, 2023 1:57 pm Looks like many people owe me an apology

We are all sorry, Machina. Sorry that you are among the biggest douches on this board, and make it a less happy escape for the real Cat fans. Happy?

Okay Beachcat97

PHXCATS wrote: ↑Fri Mar 24, 2023 1:57 pm Looks like many people owe me an apology

I apologize that nothing I nor any of us can do will slake your insatiable neediness.

If you run into an asshole in the morning, you ran into an asshole. If you run into assholes all day, you're the asshole.

George Costanza wrote: ↑Fri Mar 24, 2023 3:00 pm If you run into an asshole in the morning, you ran into an asshole. If you run into assholes all day, you're the asshole.

Apologize, asshole!

It sucks that he's leaving. I'm still thinking of how that tough bastard played last year with the seriously fucked up ankle.

Thanks for everything Kerr.

dmjcat wrote: ↑Fri Mar 24, 2023 3:06 pm

Where the fuck did those drives to the rim go?

Explains a lot.