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Pat Dye Field => Beard-Eaves Memorial Coliseum => Topic started by: Snaggletiger on February 10, 2015, 01:19:47 AM
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I try to catch an FSU round ball game every year and hopefully be able to see either Duke or UNC. To me, it's just pretty special to walk in an arena and go, "Oh shipth, that really is North Carolina warming up right in front of me. And that really is Roy Williams." Just some of those small, sports bucket list moments.
Tonight, it was Coach K (Yeah, I know...Coach Rat Face) and a group of 17 year olds that play like NBA vets. Jahlil Okafor is just a freak of nature. I believe he's 6'11" and put together. Had 13 tonight, all on slams and free throws. Tyus Jones just takes over at point guard. Unbelievably smooth and confident. However, can't see them winning it. Too young and not enough overall size. But Jeebus that's fun to watch.
FSU is barely above .500 and they took this down to the wire. They always play Duke tough at home and have beaten them several times in recent years. Extremely athletic team and they must have had 10 dunks tonight. A couple of athletic guards but nobody to run the show and it hurt them.
I'm just looking forward to Corch Bruce taking us to that level where we can consistently step on the floor with a Duke or UNC or Kansas and know we've got a real shot. If FSU had Tyus Jones running the show for them, they win that game.
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I will take your word for it.
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FSU's athletic programs can all take a flying fuck at a saber toothed mule deer.
Fuck FSU. Until they die.
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FSU's athletic programs can all take a flying fuck at a saber toothed mule deer.
Fuck FSU. Until they die.
I can see that you're starting to warm up to the Noles.'
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I try to catch an FSU round ball game every year and hopefully be able to see either Duke or UNC. To me, it's just pretty special to walk in an arena and go, "Oh shipth, that really is North Carolina warming up right in front of me. And that really is Roy Williams." Just some of those small, sports bucket list moments.
Tonight, it was Coach K (Yeah, I know...Coach Rat Face) and a group of 17 year olds that play like NBA vets. Jahlil Okafor is just a freak of nature. I believe he's 6'11" and put together. Had 13 tonight, all on slams and free throws. Tyus Jones just takes over at point guard. Unbelievably smooth and confident. However, can't see them winning it. Too young and not enough overall size. But Jeebus that's fun to watch.
FSU is barely above .500 and they took this down to the wire. They always play Duke tough at home and have beaten them several times in recent years. Extremely athletic team and they must have had 10 dunks tonight. A couple of athletic guards but nobody to run the show and it hurt them.
I'm just looking forward to Corch Bruce taking us to that level where we can consistently step on the floor with a Duke or UNC or Kansas and know we've got a real shot. If FSU had Tyus Jones running the show for them, they win that game.
This would be a great story for a Duke Forum...well mostly.
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This would be a great story for a Duke Forum...well mostly.
Yeah, I guess you're right. I should have started a thread about how scrappy Auburn was in losing to another team on the NIT bubble.
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Yeah, I guess you're right. I should have started a thread about how scrappy Auburn was in losing to another team on the NIT bubble.
Consider your Orange Pearl card revoked.
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Consider your Orange Pearl card revoked.
Is that a thong wedgie?
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Yeah, I guess you're right. I should have started a thread about how scrappy Auburn was in losing to another team on the NIT bubble.
I still don't think you get it. Yeah we are 11-12 this year. So fucking what.
Your hero Coach K was 17-13 his first year at Duke followed by 10-17 and 11-17 years. What Pearl has brought to Auburn is so many more intangibles then even I could have imagined. I'm not saying we are ever going to be even close to the program that Duke is.
But when is the last fucking time you have ever seen mention on the front page of ESPN that there is an Auburn "BASKETBALL" game on?
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Bottom line he has brought hope and recognition to our program, neither of which were acheived by the previous 2 coaching staffs at any point.
I've said it before, if Pearl doesn't turn our program around, you might as well shut it down and give the money to football.
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I still don't think you get it. Yeah we are 11-12 this year. So fucking what.
Your hero Coach K was 17-13 his first year at Duke followed by 10-17 and 11-17 years. What Pearl has brought to Auburn is so many more intangibles then even I could have imagined. I'm not saying we are ever going to be even close to the program that Duke is.
But when is the last fucking time you have ever seen mention on the front page of ESPN that there is an Auburn "BASKETBALL" game on?
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Bottom line he has brought hope and recognition to our program, neither of which were acheived by the previous 2 coaching staffs at any point.
I've said it before, if Pearl doesn't turn our program around, you might as well shut it down and give the money to football.
Yeah, that's right. ^^^This right here. All of it. Fuck Snaggle.
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Who in the fuck has ever questioned what Pearl has most definitely brought to AU? The excitement, the fans showing up without bags on their heads, the additional exposure. (Well, if you call listing the time slot for a game on ESPNU, front page news.) I got it. Check, check and check. I have full faith in the groundwork he's laid and is laying for the future. And if you check my post, I said I look forward to Pearl taking us to a place where we can compete with the elites. Miss that part?
But we are 11-12. It's shitty basketball and it's being played by a team that most of which won't be here next season. So pardon me if I don't get too excited about this bunch. The future? Yes. Right now? The product on the floor is just an extension of the last 14 years and me going rah-rah on a message board won't change any of that. And if you do a little research, my hero Coach K, was on the verge of being run out of Dodge after those seasons. Why? Because it was a shitty product.
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Who in the fuck has ever questioned what Pearl has most definitely brought to AU? The excitement, the fans showing up without bags on their heads, the additional exposure. (Well, if you call listing the time slot for a game on ESPNU, front page news.) I got it. Check, check and check. I have full faith in the groundwork he's laid and is laying for the future. And if you check my post, I said I look forward to Pearl taking us to a place where we can compete with the elites. Miss that part?
But we are 11-12. It's shitty basketball and it's being played by a team that most of which won't be here next season. So pardon me if I don't get too excited about this bunch. The future? Yes. Right now? The product on the floor is just an extension of the last 14 years and me going rah-rah on a message board won't change any of that. And if you do a little research, my hero Coach K, was on the verge of being run out of Dodge after those seasons. Why? Because it was a shitty product.
Fuck you anyway.
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Fuck you anyway.
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Who in the fuck has ever questioned what Pearl has most definitely brought to AU? The excitement, the fans showing up without bags on their heads, the additional exposure. (Well, if you call listing the time slot for a game on ESPNU, front page news.) I got it. Check, check and check. I have full faith in the groundwork he's laid and is laying for the future. And if you check my post, I said I look forward to Pearl taking us to a place where we can compete with the elites. Miss that part?
But we are 11-12. It's shitty basketball and it's being played by a team that most of which won't be here next season. So pardon me if I don't get too excited about this bunch. The future? Yes. Right now? The product on the floor is just an extension of the last 14 years and me going rah-rah on a message board won't change any of that. And if you do a little research, my hero Coach K, was on the verge of being run out of Dodge after those seasons. Why? Because it was a shitty product.
Your lack of rah-rah is in direct relation to your sack. Disappointing.
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Your lack of rah-rah is in direct relation to your sack. Disappointing.
I am so punching you in the face.
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I am so punching you in the face.
Take a number
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Take a number
Let's squash this Joe Frazier style
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This is going to be the most EPIC X-Gate EVAR!!!!!!1
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This is going to be the most EPIC X-Gate EVAR!!!!!!1
bananas even
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The product on the floor is just an extension of the last 14 years and me going rah-rah on a message board won't change any of that.
Sorry, I disagree with this years product being an extension of the last 14 years. I turn on a game now, and Auburn is competitive. That's changed from the last 14 years (where even if you could find Auburn on, they were getting their shit pushed in). It's enjoyable to watch an Auburn game, or listen on the radio. The arena is packed and it actually looks like a great place to see a game.
Are we record wise, no better than last year? If you just look at wins/losses, then yes. But if you really, honestly, believe that we are no better off than last year, you haven't watched an Auburn game.
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Sorry, I disagree with this years product being an extension of the last 14 years. I turn on a game now, and Auburn is competitive. That's changed from the last 14 years (where even if you could find Auburn on, they were getting their shit pushed in). It's enjoyable to watch an Auburn game, or listen on the radio. The arena is packed and it actually looks like a great place to see a game.
Are we record wise, no better than last year? If you just look at wins/losses, then yes. But if you really, honestly, believe that we are no better off than last year, you haven't watched an Auburn game.
Can't disagree with any of that. Especially the part about not watching games. I thought you guys were talking about women's basketball until a couple of hours ago.
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bananas even
I like bananas about as much as I like tomatoes. They're sneaky yellow fuckers.
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Tonight was typical of what so many have said. Played their collective asses off but the bottom line was they were never going to beat Arky. Had no chance from any standpoint. Scored 87 points. Gave up 101. Game wasn't close from the 10 minute mark of the first half. Always a 9 to 12 point lead. Then it ballooned to 16-18 in the second. You see where this team is just a player or two away. But back to the original point when I started this thread. If Duke and FSU trade point guards, FSU wins that game hands down. If AU has a solid big man that contributes 13-15 points and 7-8 rebounds...different game. We have Bowers who does some good things. Then 4-5 guys who try to get a shot or create. Just not enough players. Yet.
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Tonight was typical of what so many have said. Played their collective asses off but the bottom line was they were never going to beat Arky. Had no chance from any standpoint. Scored 87 points. Gave up 101. Game wasn't close from the 10 minute mark of the first half. Always a 9 to 12 point lead. Then it ballooned to 16-18 in the second. You see where this team is just a player or two away. But back to the original point when I started this thread. If Duke and FSU trade point guards, FSU wins that game hands down. If AU has a solid big man that contributes 13-15 points and 7-8 rebounds...different game. We have Bowers who does some good things. Then 4-5 guys who try to get a shot or create. Just not enough players. Yet.
Bowers has no compliment inside like a Spencer or Purifoy, both due next season. Ole Miss, in spite of our fight were never in danger of collapsing being that they are a veteran group that feast around the basket and shoot upper 80 % from the line. And like Arkansas they have played together for some time so in some ways we are just a stiff challenge or brutal practice game preparing one or both for what might be.
The junkies that cover this know what Pearl brings.
So we hang with some good teams this season, add some elements and keep building.
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At season's end, we lose:
KT Harrell
Malcolm Canada
KC Ross Miller
Antoine Mason
That's a lot of production gone. Basically leaving Bowers as the only real contributor returning. If Shim Sham Shaheen is healthy, he's a decent little point guard. After that, it's kind of Slim Pickens. Jordon Granger is a warm body at best. 6'8" and didn't scratch last night. Alex Thompson is 6'8" and took one shot last night. Trayvon Reed is 7'1" and his only contribution was 3 rebounds. TJ Lang got a little playing time and did okay but damn son, eat a ham sandwich...and a large fries...and a protein shake.
Hopefully Attewe comes back from injury so he can help Bowers inside next year. But it looks to me that Pearl is really going to have to hope these incoming freshmen are ready to play at this level. Quick check of Rivals shows the new guys will be:
Bryce Brown 6'2" G 3*
TJ Dunans 6'5" G 3*
New Williams 6'2" G 3*
Daniel Purifoy 6'6" F 4*
Horace Spencer 6'8" F 4*
All but Horace Spencer are signed but he's pretty much a lock. From what I've read, it looks like Spencer is the key. He's 225 and physical, which is an immediate need. Pearl came in and did what he could to sign some guys and make us competitive this year. #1 JUCO, Mason and Ross Miller have done just that. But it's going to pretty much be a house cleaning for next season. The bios on these guys are great so hopefully they're ready to step in. It'll be fun to watch Pearl work his magic with his own guys from the start of their careers.
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At season's end, we lose:
KT Harrell
Malcolm Canada
KC Ross Miller
Antoine Mason
That's a lot of production gone. Basically leaving Bowers as the only real contributor returning. If Shim Sham Shaheen is healthy, he's a decent little point guard. After that, it's kind of Slim Pickens. Jordon Granger is a warm body at best. 6'8" and didn't scratch last night. Alex Thompson is 6'8" and took one shot last night. Trayvon Reed is 7'1" and his only contribution was 3 rebounds. TJ Lang got a little playing time and did okay but damn son, eat a ham sandwich...and a large fries...and a protein shake.
Hopefully Attewe comes back from injury so he can help Bowers inside next year. But it looks to me that Pearl is really going to have to hope these incoming freshmen are ready to play at this level. Quick check of Rivals shows the new guys will be:
Bryce Brown 6'2" G 3*
TJ Dunans 6'5" G 3*
New Williams 6'2" G 3*
Daniel Purifoy 6'6" F 4*
Horace Spencer 6'8" F 4*
All but Horace Spencer are signed but he's pretty much a lock. From what I've read, it looks like Spencer is the key. He's 225 and physical, which is an immediate need. Pearl came in and did what he could to sign some guys and make us competitive this year. #1 JUCO, Mason and Ross Miller have done just that. But it's going to pretty much be a house cleaning for next season. The bios on these guys are great so hopefully they're ready to step in. It'll be fun to watch Pearl work his magic with his own guys from the start of their careers.
Yup, program was lingering. No quick fix.
If our Yankee coach can cobble up a legit contender from what he inherited it might be worthy of a statue.
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I like bananas about as much as I like tomatoes. They're sneaky yellow fuckers.
I would've thought that you liked bananas if for nothing more than the phallic imagery. Seeing how much you support gay marriage and all.
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Yup, program was lingering. No quick fix.
If our Yankee coach can cobble up a legit contender from what he inherited it might be worthy of a statue.
The more I watch, I think I see that the one thing we could use as much as another pure shooter, is an exceptional ball handler. If we had a guy that was lights out at driving the lane and kicking it out, we could be dangerous. Canada looks like a forward dribbling, as do most of our guys. KT isn't exceptional.
I dunno. We are definitely missing a few pieces but I like the scrappiness. That's refreshing. Fighting hard will maybe win us a couple that we shouldn't win. Regardless, it's helping to change the culture.
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Yup, program was lingering. No quick fix.
If our Yankee coach can cobble up a legit contender from what he inherited it might be worthy of a statue.
I really don't see how women's panties are germane to this discussion.
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I really don't see how women's panties are germane to this discussion.
Pearl is Jewish, not German.
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Pearl is Jewish, not German.
The Germans would likely craft a very durable panty though wouldn't you think?
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I really don't see how women's panties are germane to this discussion.
The god damn Germans got nothin to do with it.
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The god damn Germans got nothin to do with it.
You sounded taller on the radio
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The more I watch, I think I see that the one thing we could use as much as another pure shooter, is an exceptional ball handler. If we had a guy that was lights out at driving the lane and kicking it out, we could be dangerous. Canada looks like a forward dribbling, as do most of our guys. KT isn't exceptional.
I dunno. We are definitely missing a few pieces but I like the scrappiness. That's refreshing. Fighting hard will maybe win us a couple that we shouldn't win. Regardless, it's helping to change the culture.
Mason (a gunner) has trimmed his game to work within the team concept. Shamsid-Deen (out) is the hard driving slasher with the Martin Riggs shoulder. Bowers can't just catch and shoot and everybody (watching film) knows he mustdribble. Reed and Atewe (injured) are mostly plug in shot blockers. Canada is a short forward of sorts from the bench but a gamer. Ross-Miller is a perimeter type, not gonna mix it up inside much.
We are a scrappy bunch. Six days/3 games against better, deeper, more experienced teams. Went 1 for 3.
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On a separate but related note, Mason's dad appears to be near death and Mason has left for NY to be at his dad's bedside.
For those who don't know, his pops is former NBA star Anthony Mason - and he apparently had a massive heart attack a few days ago and is in grave condition at the moment, and in Congestive Heart Failure. 48 years old...unreal.
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I'm just gonna leave this here. One of my favorite Tucker Max stories.
Duke basketball tickets and a bull horn.
http://tuckermax.com/stories/tucker-goes-to-campout-owns-duke-nerds/ (http://tuckermax.com/stories/tucker-goes-to-campout-owns-duke-nerds/)
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I like bananas about as much as I like tomatoes. They're sneaky yellow fuckers.
That's not supposed to be what they are for.
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On a separate but related note, Mason's dad appears to be near death and Mason has left for NY to be at his dad's bedside.
For those who don't know, his pops is former NBA star Anthony Mason - and he apparently had a massive heart attack a few days ago and is in grave condition at the moment, and in Congestive Heart Failure. 48 years old...unreal.
Wow. Had not heard this. T.V. panned to him not too long ago at one of our games, I believe it was a home game. Horrible news.
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That's not supposed to be what they are for.
Pickle banana surprise!
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Pickle banana surprise!
Place the banana thusly, please.
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Place the banana thusly, please.
You know what a banana and snaggletiger have in common?
They both lack balls.
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Place the banana thusly, please.
But where's the banana??
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We're not gonna fall for the banana in the tailpipe.
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We're not gonna fall for the banana in the tailpipe.
Is this the gentleman who crashed through Victor Maitland's window? Who disabled an unmarked unit with a banana?
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Is this the gentleman who crashed through Victor Maitland's window? Who disabled an unmarked unit with a banana?
Tell Victor that Ramon - -the fella he met about a week ago? - -tell him that Ramon went to the clinic today, and I found out that I have, um, herpes simplex 10, and I think Victor should go check himself out with his physician to make sure everything is fine before things start falling off on the man.
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We're not gonna fall for the banana in the tailpipe.
It should be more natural, brother. It should flow out, like this - "Look, man, I ain't fallin' for no banana in my tailpipe!" See, that's more natural for us. You been hanging out with this dude too long.