Hopefully it goes over better than my morose and loathing Reality Bites poll that I deleted like an hour ago after 4 hours and no comments and no poll votes
Hopefully it goes over better than my morose and loathing Reality Bites poll that I deleted like an hour ago after 4 hours and no comments and no poll votes
I didn't even see the poll,
It's long past time to bring this back to the court, let's do it with a small update:
I'm not saying anyone should sell their house and bet it on the Cats next year, but if my thesis of 1 playing year's worth of development, adaptation = 3 year's worth in coaching, then I think it's fair to remain guarded, but hopeful, and watch as the small changes lead way to wholesale improvements.
Stanley-to-Trier-to-Leaf, even Tarczewski-to-Ristic, these are small seasonal changes indicating a larger systemic shift. I might be wrong, but I'd bet the drought for a Final 4 is over within next three years with a possibility of a Title in 3-5.
I know we all thought these two years were the window, but it seems the small changes take more than just a single season to implement, adapt, and evolve. First step is the paradigm, next is implementation. I think we are at the tale end of paradigm, and Trier/Ristic/Leaf represent the implementation phase.
Hopefully it goes over better than my morose and loathing Reality Bites poll that I deleted like an hour ago after 4 hours and no comments and no poll votes
I didn't even see the poll,
I spent today watching the movies I grew up on. Reality Bites, Almost Famous, Singles... So I discussed what I liked about Singles vs Reality Bites and invited folks to discuss which is a better crisis of adulthood/relationship movie, creating a poll.
Literally no takers, so I figured I was alone in my musings.
Last year I got shit faced and posted gibberish. Today I got all sad and introspective, visiting my film friends, then wanting to talk about it. Seems like Drunk JMJ was more popular!
Hopefully it goes over better than my morose and loathing Reality Bites poll that I deleted like an hour ago after 4 hours and no comments and no poll votes
I didn't even see the poll,
I spent today watching the movies I grew up on. Reality Bites, Almost Famous, Singles... So I discussed what I liked about Singles vs Reality Bites and invited folks to discuss which is a better crisis of adulthood/relationship movie, creating a poll.
Literally no takers, so I figured I was alone in my musings.
Last year I got shit faced and posted gibberish. Today I got all sad and introspective, visiting my film friends, then wanting to talk about it. Seems like Drunk JMJ was more popular!
Ah, well maybe like me, people were just off ignoring the remainder of the tourney?
It's long past time to bring this back to the court, let's do it with a small update:
Hopefully it goes over better than my morose and loathing Reality Bites poll that I deleted like an hour ago after 4 hours and no comments and no poll votes
I didn't even see the poll,
I spent today watching the movies I grew up on. Reality Bites, Almost Famous, Singles... So I discussed what I liked about Singles vs Reality Bites and invited folks to discuss which is a better crisis of adulthood/relationship movie, creating a poll.
Literally no takers, so I figured I was alone in my musings.
Last year I got shit faced and posted gibberish. Today I got all sad and introspective, visiting my film friends, then wanting to talk about it. Seems like Drunk JMJ was more popular!
Ah, well maybe like me, people were just off ignoring the remainder of the tourney?
I haven't watched a second of the tournament since, nor a second of SportsCenter.
That's why I had the time to get all gen X today...
Hopefully it goes over better than my morose and loathing Reality Bites poll that I deleted like an hour ago after 4 hours and no comments and no poll votes
I didn't even see the poll,
I spent today watching the movies I grew up on. Reality Bites, Almost Famous, Singles... So I discussed what I liked about Singles vs Reality Bites and invited folks to discuss which is a better crisis of adulthood/relationship movie, creating a poll.
Literally no takers, so I figured I was alone in my musings.
Last year I got shit faced and posted gibberish. Today I got all sad and introspective, visiting my film friends, then wanting to talk about it. Seems like Drunk JMJ was more popular!
JMJ,
I haven't seen either movie in ages, but I was single when I saw Singles and thought it was great.
All I remember from Reality Bites was hating that one dude, the doily comment, and the My Sharona scene in the 7-Eleven, so I'd vote for Singles.
We are the people our parents warned us about.
-JB
2022 Survival Pool Co-Champion
Waiting at the Rose Bowl patiently for the cats to arrive
"I've got a fever, and the only prescription is more wildcat sports"
2019 BDW Survivor Pool Champion
Hopefully it goes over better than my morose and loathing Reality Bites poll that I deleted like an hour ago after 4 hours and no comments and no poll votes
I didn't even see the poll,
I spent today watching the movies I grew up on. Reality Bites, Almost Famous, Singles... So I discussed what I liked about Singles vs Reality Bites and invited folks to discuss which is a better crisis of adulthood/relationship movie, creating a poll.
Literally no takers, so I figured I was alone in my musings.
Last year I got shit faced and posted gibberish. Today I got all sad and introspective, visiting my film friends, then wanting to talk about it. Seems like Drunk JMJ was more popular!
JMJ,
I haven't seen either movie in ages, but I was single when I saw Singles and thought it was great.
All I remember from Reality Bites was hating that one dude, the doily comment, and the My Sharona scene in the 7-Eleven, so I'd vote for Singles.
Singles is great, and my favorite, I think, between the two. Strong characters, and felt a bit more genuine. Great soundtrack and bonus points for including all the Grunge cameos.
I hope the "dude" you hate wasn't Troy, played by Ethan Hawke, as he defined the whole concept of fashionably sensitive, but too cool to care that I wished I could be amidst my early 20s breakup. Loved his line on cliffnotes, and I remember actually learning his "Why Can't I Get..." Song and playing it at the end of the year party as a senior.
JMJ,
I haven't seen either movie in ages, but I was single when I saw Singles and thought it was great.
All I remember from Reality Bites was hating that one dude, the doily comment, and the My Sharona scene in the 7-Eleven, so I'd vote for Singles.
Singles is great, and my favorite, I think, between the two. Strong characters, and felt a bit more genuine. Great soundtrack and bonus points for including all the Grunge cameos.
I hope the "dude" you hate wasn't Troy, played by Ethan Hawke, as he defined the whole concept of fashionably sensitive, but too cool to care that I wished I could be amidst my early 20s breakup. Loved his line on cliffnotes, and I remember actually learning his "Why Can't I Get..." Song and playing it at the end of the year party as a senior.
But I can see how most thought he was a douche.
No, I think it was Stiller's character, but it's been a long time...
We are the people our parents warned us about.
-JB
2022 Survival Pool Co-Champion
JMJ,
I haven't seen either movie in ages, but I was single when I saw Singles and thought it was great.
All I remember from Reality Bites was hating that one dude, the doily comment, and the My Sharona scene in the 7-Eleven, so I'd vote for Singles.
Singles is great, and my favorite, I think, between the two. Strong characters, and felt a bit more genuine. Great soundtrack and bonus points for including all the Grunge cameos.
I hope the "dude" you hate wasn't Troy, played by Ethan Hawke, as he defined the whole concept of fashionably sensitive, but too cool to care that I wished I could be amidst my early 20s breakup. Loved his line on cliffnotes, and I remember actually learning his "Why Can't I Get..." Song and playing it at the end of the year party as a senior.
But I can see how most thought he was a douche.
No, I think it was Stiller's character, but it's been a long time...
I hated Stiller's douche yuppie know-nothing character.
JMarkJohns wrote:
I spent today watching the movies I grew up on. Reality Bites, Almost Famous, Singles... So I discussed what I liked about Singles vs Reality Bites and invited folks to discuss which is a better crisis of adulthood/relationship movie, creating a poll.
Literally no takers, so I figured I was alone in my musings.
Last year I got shit faced and posted gibberish. Today I got all sad and introspective, visiting my film friends, then wanting to talk about it. Seems like Drunk JMJ was more popular!
JMJ,
I haven't seen either movie in ages, but I was single when I saw Singles and thought it was great.
All I remember from Reality Bites was hating that one dude, the doily comment, and the My Sharona scene in the 7-Eleven, so I'd vote for Singles.
Singles is great, and my favorite, I think, between the two. Strong characters, and felt a bit more genuine. Great soundtrack and bonus points for including all the Grunge cameos.
I hope the "dude" you hate wasn't Troy, played by Ethan Hawke, as he defined the whole concept of fashionably sensitive, but too cool to care that I wished I could be amidst my early 20s breakup. Loved his line on cliffnotes, and I remember actually learning his "Why Can't I Get..." Song and playing it at the end of the year party as a senior.
JMarkJohns wrote:
I spent today watching the movies I grew up on. Reality Bites, Almost Famous, Singles... So I discussed what I liked about Singles vs Reality Bites and invited folks to discuss which is a better crisis of adulthood/relationship movie, creating a poll.
Literally no takers, so I figured I was alone in my musings.
Last year I got shit faced and posted gibberish. Today I got all sad and introspective, visiting my film friends, then wanting to talk about it. Seems like Drunk JMJ was more popular!
JMJ,
I haven't seen either movie in ages, but I was single when I saw Singles and thought it was great.
All I remember from Reality Bites was hating that one dude, the doily comment, and the My Sharona scene in the 7-Eleven, so I'd vote for Singles.
Singles is great, and my favorite, I think, between the two. Strong characters, and felt a bit more genuine. Great soundtrack and bonus points for including all the Grunge cameos.
I hope the "dude" you hate wasn't Troy, played by Ethan Hawke, as he defined the whole concept of fashionably sensitive, but too cool to care that I wished I could be amidst my early 20s breakup. Loved his line on cliffnotes, and I remember actually learning his "Why Can't I Get..." Song and playing it at the end of the year party as a senior.
I don't believe Miller will have any 'rebuilding' years going forward. The 'rebuilding' years were 3, 4, 5 years ago as you sort of alluded to. Sure, we might not be a dominant 30-3 at the end of the season every year, but we sure as hell will always win well north of 20 games and will be a relatively high seed in the tournament.
This can't be said enough, the tournament is a fucking crapshoot. This year is a perfect example. A senior-laden Wisconsin team being in our bracket and having their greatest shooting evening ever was bad luck. If we were in the South or East or if we had another #1 (other than Kentucky) in our bracket we'd be talking about Saturday's upcoming game. The team we had this year deserved better.
Couple that with the fact Miller always has his squad prepared and peaking in March, we will break through sooner rather than later. Maybe it's our time to be a 4-seed, knock of an overrated 1-seed and then play a fucking 7-seed or something in the Elite 8.
Bottom line, with Miller as coach and the quality players he brings in, I'm still placing future bets every single year to win that championship.
I like the optimism in that post JMJ, I'm sure it wasn't all that easy to find.
I would love to contribute every now & again, when I have some ideas I'll contact you & UADevil.
P.S. - Singles all the way. Hated Reality Bites, and it doesn't hold up as well as Singles (which is also a bit dated, and if you believe Cameron Crowe himself, was miscast, but still works on a higher level right now),
But in my book, you gotta get to White Castle before the weirdos show up!
Tonight he gets Happy-Go-Jackie on the big white guy like a donkey eating a waffle!
Sweet Sassy Molassey, get out the checkbook and pay Grandma for the rubdown!
"Singles" isn't at all memorable to me, except for the Westerberg songs. Was disappointed to discover they weren't part of an album, apart from this soundtrack, which cemented my indifference to grunge.
Fast Times, Say Anything. Almost Famous > than Singles, although it did make me happy to no longer be in my twenties.
How would people feel about a group email to all BDW members when a new blog post is available? The post could even be in the message as well. Just a thought so no one misses anything if they don't frequent the front page.
Love the 've! Stop with the: Would of - Could of - Should of - Must of - Might of
I think the best way to handle it is on the board. Can't we have a Blog Entry thread in general discussion and then post a new entry with the link to the Blog entry every time we have a new post?
Merkin wrote: ↑Tue Jan 05, 2021 11:15 am
Rey is pretty active on the UA sports Facebook groups. Forgot what happened to Newport, got his panties in a bunch about something.
AOC mostly
We are the people our parents warned us about.
-JB
2022 Survival Pool Co-Champion
