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Pat Dye Field => Beard-Eaves Memorial Coliseum => Topic started by: Snaggletiger on November 12, 2016, 08:23:05 AM
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Auburn gets off to a good start with an 83-66 win over North Florida at home. They have a couple of tune up games coming up against Georgia State and Eastern Kentucky before having to make a huge sacrifice by flying to Cancun for a tournament. Prayers sent.
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Watched a good bit of the game last night and let me say that this team is going to be fun to watch.
Heron and Purifoy are straight up ballers.
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Watched a good bit of the game last night and let me say that this team is going to be fun to watch.
Heron and Purifoy are straight up ballers.
Where did you see it? It wasn't on SECN or any other station on my Magnavox Console. I turned the rabbit ears every which way I could.
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Where did you see it? It wasn't on SECN or any other station on my Magnavox Console. I turned the rabbit ears every which way I could.
WatchESPN on the googled chromes.
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Coach Pearl happy with everything except for our lack of rebounding.
We ain't tall so we have to get mo scrappier.
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WatchESPN on the googled chromes.
Did you pinch and pasta from the dot I am a gay twerker that has no balls!!!! I also have no idea how to use the quote function to post stories, so I annoy the piss out of others. I like male genatalia in and around my mouth.???
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If the team is hitting threes, they will score a lot of points. The team looks a bit out of sort right now, but that is expected being the first game. There was some sloppy play, but there was also some streaky threes that buried the Ospreys.
Snuggle, you need to get an AppleTV...
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If the team is hitting threes, they will score a lot of points. The team looks a bit out of sort right now, but that is expected being the first game. There was some sloppy play, but there was also some streaky threes that buried the Ospreys.
Snuggle, you need to get an AppleTV...
Snuggle? Is that what they call one of them "Subliminal messages"? You up for a spooning?
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Snuggle? Is that what they call one of them "Subliminal messages"? You up for a spooning?
Only if you wear a Romo jersey.
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Only if you wear a Romo jersey.
Dak is the new Romo.
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Dak is the new Romo.
Dak throws Ints in the playoffs?
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If the team is hitting threes, they will score a lot of points. The team looks a bit out of sort right now, but that is expected being the first game. There was some sloppy play, but there was also some streaky threes that buried the Ospreys.
Snuggle, you need to get an AppleTV...
This is definitely one of those Freudian slip ups. Dude wants a Snaggle Snuggle.
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On to tonight. AU gets an 83-65 win over Sun Belt foe, Georgia State. Good test. GSU has a decent squad. This was my first chance to see this version of Bruce Pearl's Tigers. Honest assessment.
Athletic as hell. Crazy good athletes all over the floor. Good shooters. Good ball handlers. Easily the best collection of talent since the 99' team. Take everything you've seen from AU basketball for the last 15 years and flush it. New day.
So what does that mean? It means no discipline. No offensive sets at all. Defense is athletic but helter skelter. No big man presence inside. This is balls to the wall, launch 3's, dribble, drive penetrate, kick it out, behind the back passes for dunks offense. They can shoot. They can hit free throws. They can dunk. They're street ball 101. Deal with it.
This team will both highly disappoint and greatly amaze. This could turn into a barely NIT team or a top 5-6 seed in the NCAA tourney depending on how they gel. The talent is there.
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.500 in the SEC would be quite an accomplishment given our lack of an inside presence.
Maybe the Wiley kid coming in next season can eventually put us into the top echelon of the conference.
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On to tonight. AU gets an 83-65 win over Sun Belt foe, Georgia State. Good test. GSU has a decent squad. This was my first chance to see this version of Bruce Pearl's Tigers. Honest assessment.
Athletic as hell. Crazy good athletes all over the floor. Good shooters. Good ball handlers. Easily the best collection of talent since the 99' team. Take everything you've seen from AU basketball for the last 15 years and flush it. New day.
So what does that mean? It means no discipline. No offensive sets at all. Defense is athletic but helter skelter. No big man presence inside. This is balls to the wall, launch 3's, dribble, drive penetrate, kick it out, behind the back passes for dunks offense. They can shoot. They can hit free throws. They can dunk. They're street ball 101. Deal with it.
This team will both highly disappoint and greatly amaze. This could turn into a barely NIT team or a top 5-6 seed in the NCAA tourney depending on how they gel. The talent is there.
So, you're saying fire Bruce?
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So, you're saying fire Bruce?
#Brucemustgo
www.change.org
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#Brucemustgo
www.change.org
#notmybasketballcoach
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Word is that Trump is going to deport the Jews anyway. Time to move on.
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On to tonight. AU gets an 83-65 win over Sun Belt foe, Georgia State. Good test. GSU has a decent squad. This was my first chance to see this version of Bruce Pearl's Tigers. Honest assessment.
Athletic as hell. Crazy good athletes all over the floor. Good shooters. Good ball handlers. Easily the best collection of talent since the 99' team. Take everything you've seen from AU basketball for the last 15 years and flush it. New day.
So what does that mean? It means no discipline. No offensive sets at all. Defense is athletic but helter skelter. No big man presence inside. This is balls to the wall, launch 3's, dribble, drive penetrate, kick it out, behind the back passes for dunks offense. They can shoot. They can hit free throws. They can dunk. They're street ball 101. Deal with it.
This team will both highly disappoint and greatly amaze. This could turn into a barely NIT team or a top 5-6 seed in the NCAA tourney depending on how they gel. The talent is there.
Perfect assessment.
I still don't know why they aren't pressuring full court like Pearl's team used to do at UT. It seems this brand of basketball would fit into the full court chaos.
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Perfect assessment.
I still don't know why they aren't pressuring full court like Pearl's team used to do at UT. It seems this brand of basketball would fit into the full court chaos.
I'm hoping he's just trying to feel his team out first to see what they can do in the half court game.
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Perfect assessment.
I still don't know why they aren't pressuring full court like Pearl's team used to do at UT. It seems this brand of basketball would fit into the full court chaos.
Agreed. Didn't see the first game so I don't know how they played D. I can only guess that they backed off because the refs were calling every ticky tack foul and they didn't want to get in foul trouble. Really slowed the game down.
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.500 in the SEC would be quite an accomplishment given our lack of an inside presence.
Maybe the Wiley kid coming in next season can eventually put us into the top echelon of the conference.
The way I understand it, Wiley will be able to come in sometime in December. That should be a huge boost to the inside play. That being said, Horace Spencer looked much more aggressive in game 2 underneath.
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The way I understand it, Wiley will be able to come in sometime in December. That should be a huge boost to the inside play. That being said, Horace Spencer looked much more aggressive in game 2 underneath.
Agree. Spencer has looked like he has improved since last year. He could end up being a pretty damn good rim protector.
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Agree. Spencer has looked like he has improved since last year. He could end up being a pretty damn good rim protector.
Sounds like he's our rim job guy.
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Sounds like he's our rim job guy.
Spencer don't play that...
(http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/aub/sports/m-baskbl/auto_bsi_player/11491931.jpeg)
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AU up 3 at the half. Great first 2 minutes. Great last 4 minutes. Moldy dog shit in between. At one point, 10 missed field goals and 1-7 from the line. Closed the half looking like the athletic, in your face team we're hoping for.
Purifoy is the man. Heron is solid. And Spencer is becoming a wild man around the hoop. He may have ZERO post up moves, but he's flying around in the paint and I can live with that. Harper is the consummate point guard but dude, get it under control.
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Tigers win by 20+. Dominated the second half. Go ahead and get the negative out of the way. Free throws. Free throws. Free throws. Horrible. Nuff said!
Second half showed why we should be excited about this club. Mustapha Heron had 22 and a lot of other shit. But there were 3 guys that came up big and pointed out why this team could make some waves.
LaRon Smith 6'8" 215 transfer from Bethune-Cookman was blocking shots, rebounding and getting put backs all night long. Nice addition.
Anfernee McLemore 6'7" 210 was all over the place. Scoring, rebounding, playing D.
Ronnie Johnson 6' 0" 180 guard. He was the man in the second half. Perfect point guard. Dribble, drive and dish. Plenty of scoring. Senior that will really pay dividends.
They are raw as hell! But damn, I like this team. They're going to frustrate the hell out us us but more often than not, they'll keep us pumped.
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LaRon Smith 6'8" 215 transfer from Bethune-Cookman was blocking shots, rebounding and getting put backs all night long. Nice addition.
I was on a plane and didn't watch game last night...but have you seen this dude shoot free throws yet? I would hack-a-shaq his ass every time he touched the ball. If he makes over 30% of free throws this year, I will be amazed.
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I was on a plane and didn't watch game last night...but have you seen this dude shoot free throws yet? I would hack-a-shaq his ass every time he touched the ball. If he makes over 30% of free throws this year, I will be amazed.
Can't say I've watched him specifically, but he can't be much worse than the rest of them. AU was 25-42 from the line, one of which was an air ball. An air ball from the free throw line.
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Can't say I've watched him specifically, but he can't be much worse than the rest of them. AU was 25-42 from the line, one of which was an air ball. An air ball from the free throw line.
Let's just say he ain't got no alibi.
As for the overall team play...you can see that there are some superstars out there. The problem with superstars is that they think sometimes they can just show up and win. When they decide to start really playing though, they can run you out of the gym.
I only saw about the last 15 minutes last night. When I turned it over, Auburn was up 8. Just a minute later, EKU was playing like they were on speed and our guys were just stunned looking. Then, Auburn was only up 2 before you knew it, and they were all just looking around at each other like WTF? A timeout and a come to Jesus talk from Bruce later, they looked like a mid-90's Arkansas team and a couple of minutes later they are up 20.
Keeping these guys hungry and motivated will be Bruce's biggest challenge this season.
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Can't say I've watched him specifically, but he can't be much worse than the rest of them. AU was 25-42 from the line, one of which was an air ball. An air ball from the free throw line.
haha...I promise he is...
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What the heck is this problem with Auburn and hitting damn free throws? Seriously. It seems like this is a never ending issue that has been going on for years now.
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What the heck is this problem with Auburn and hitting damn free throws? Seriously. It seems like this is a never ending issue that has been going on for years now.
Seems like football and basketball can be alike sometimes. :facepalm:
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Seems like football and basketball can be alike sometimes. :facepalm:
thanks for fucking up another thread.
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thanks for fucking up another thread.
Its Friday, thought I would help.
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haha...I promise he is...
It's sad when you shoot an air ball on a free throw and your own fans taunt you with the air ball chant.
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Seems like football and basketball can be alike sometimes. :facepalm:
I am not concerned about the football teams free throw shooting, jackass.
Words cannot describe how much I hate you sometimes.
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I am not concerned about the football teams free throw shooting, jackass.
Words cannot describe how much I hate you sometimes.
You have a good weekend to. :thumsup:
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You have a good weekend to. :thumsup:
How can he, there is nothing to do down there unless he and Snaggles is cruisn Ross Clark.
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How can he, there is nothing to do down there unless he and Snaggles is cruisn Ross Clark.
You are just jealous is alls you are. Cause you don't cruise the circle.
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You are just jealous is alls you are. Cause you don't cruise the circle.
Been there done that in one pass and no sex....but one child born. No rep from me.
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Auburn faces Texas Tech on Tuesday in Cancun. Both teams are 3-0 and neither have faced any substantial competition. TT has handled Houston Baptist, Texas State and our one common opponent, Eastern Kentucky, with relative ease. Both TT and AU beat the Colonels by about 20. Right now, our guys may look helter skelter at times, but ultimately, they're the model of consistency. Our scores so far against Osprey U, The State of Georgia and EKU have been:
83-66
83-65
85-64
Here's to hoping for a similar result Tuesday in paradise.
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Auburn faces Texas Tech on Tuesday in Cancun.
Tip-off @ 3:00 pm PST
TV: CBS Sports ch: 158 Dish Network
Radio: Auburn Sports Network
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Auburn faces Texas Tech on Tuesday in Cancun. Both teams are 3-0 and neither have faced any substantial competition. TT has handled Houston Baptist, Texas State and our one common opponent, Eastern Kentucky, with relative ease. Both TT and AU beat the Colonels by about 20. Right now, our guys may look helter skelter at times, but ultimately, they're the model of consistency. Our scores so far against Osprey U, The State of Georgia and EKU have been:
83-66
83-65
85-64
Here's to hoping for a similar result Tuesday in paradise.
GA. State played #15 Purdue pretty well and only lost by about 10...so there's that...
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GA. State played #15 Purdue pretty well and only lost by about 10...so there's that...
They lost by 8. 64-56.
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They lost by 8. 64-56.
Hold on.
64
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8
That's actually correct. Hey, who hacked Chad's account?
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Hold on.
64
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That's actually correct. Hey, who hacked Chad's account?
They scored about 139/148th as much as Purdue.
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They scored about 139/148th as much as Purdue.
That's more like it.
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Good Guys hold off a late charge by Texas Tech to win 67-65 and go 4-0. AU controlled the game throughout but TT closed the gap quickly at the end. In the "Championship game". Not sure if it's Purdue or who it is. Haven't seen yet. Anyone?
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Not sure who we'll play, but damn how about somebody on this team learn how to rebound.
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Bryce Harper 10 pts.
Danjel Purifoy 11 pts.
Mustapha Heron 15 pts.
Rebounds:
TT: 34
AU: 31
Free Throws:
TT: 14-17 82%
AU: 13-20 65%
Just make a few free throws and you win comfortably. Pearl needs to have these guys up at the butt crack of dawn shooting 100 free throws every single morning. But...4-0 bitches. Here's to taking the tourney tomorrow.
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Just an aside. #3 Indiana Hoosiers got beat in overtime by.....Fort Wayne.
I know that's a city in Indiana. That's all I got.
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Purdue beat Utah St.
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Purdue beat Utah St.
First test against a top 20 program. Let's see where Bruce's troops stand.
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First test against a top 20 program. Let's see where Bruce's troops stand.
It will be intersting to see. I am hoping AU shows up and shows out.
One common opponent, GA State.
Purdue - 64
GAST - 56
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It will be intersting to see. I am hoping AU shows up and shows out.
One common opponent, GA State.
Purdue - 64
GAST - 56
Good info. Where did you find that?
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Good info. Where did you find that?
Well, there is this gay guy on TigersX named Snagl....wait, nm.
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Wichita State just punished LSU by 35.
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I can't get the game on my cables. Just saw a score showing Purdue up 27-23 with 7:48 left in the first half. Anybody watching?
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Heck of a game so far. Purdue up by two at the half.
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Oh yeah, AU is 10/11 from the stripe in the first half!
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The wimmen beat Marist tonight 52-51 to remain unbeaten (5-0).
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Second half not going so well.
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Second half not going so well.
We got cold in our half court O and couldn't get anything to fall. They were on fire. That 20-2 run killed us. We probably deserved to lose by 10 to 12 but not like we did. Refs were terrible, ticky tacky fouls called and let Prudue's big men camp in the lane. Even the one announcer said Hass was in the lane for at 6 to 7 seconds and at one point had to guys in the lane for 6 seconds.
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Learn from it. If we want to play with the big boys, take something from the ass whoopin' and toughen up, Petunia. We have plenty of tough games and UConn and Oklahoma down the road.
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Did we won?
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Did we won?
They won the Championship of Life!
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I can't get the game on my cables. Just saw a score showing Purdue up 27-23 with 7:48 left in the first half. Anybody watching?
I've been telling you to switch from the Ross Clark Caring Cable Hut for years. Their service is really bad.
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I've been telling you to switch from the Ross Clark Caring Cable Hut for years. Their service is really bad.
That dial-up cable/internet/phone package is the shiznit though.
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Did we won?
In the vernacular of today's youth: they participated.
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That dial-up cable/internet/phone package is the shiznit though.
You've got mail.
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They won the Championship of Life!
You're too late.
- Butch Jones
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Auburn maintaining a 10 point lead late in the 2nd half against South Carolina Upchuck or some shit like that. Come on, man.
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Auburn goes to 5-1 with a 90-83 win over USC Upstate. Next game is Saturday on the road against UAB. 7:30 Central
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Auburn goes to 5-1 with a 90-83 win over USC Upstate. Next game is Saturday on the road against UAB. 7:30 Central
TV: beIN sports. Channel 392 on the Plate.
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Auburn goes to 5-1 with a 90-83 win over USC Upstate. Next game is Saturday on the road against UAB. 7:30 Central
Gonna finally get to see the Tigers in action with mini. I will post my stream of consciousness during the game.
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Gonna finally get to see the Tigers in action with mini. I will post my stream of consciousness during the game.
i was wondering what the urinals look like in the new facility. just remember to push in your belly a little so we can see the tweety bird.
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Auburn takes down the Blazers tonight in Birmingham, 74-70.
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There were more Auburn fans there than Blazer fans. It was quite nice to see.
As for the game, nobody other than Harper wanted to play in the first half, and consequently they were down 4 at the break. The rest of the team woke up in the second half and pulled away. UAB made it a little too close for comfort at the end, but a win is a win.
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Hells to the yes. It may look sketchy but we're miles ahead of anything in the last 10 years. Gonna' be a roller coaster.
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Still trying to figure out what the beIN network is...
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Still trying to figure out what the beIN network is...
Probably some LGBTQHD station.
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Still trying to figure out what the beIN network is...
Well when you find out please be explaining IHDC...what the heck does that stand for?
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Well when you find out please be explaining IHDC...what the heck does that stand for?
I think I read somewhere it was an offshoot of Al-Jazeera!
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Well when you find out please be explaining IHDC...what the heck does that stand for?
That one's easy. I Hate Dallas Committee. Tigers X are the founding members.
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That one's easy. I Hate Dallas Committee. Tigers X are the founding members.
smh
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That one's easy. I Hate Dallas Committee. Tigers X are the founding members.
I thought that committee was disbanded, several members were caught looking at midget gay porn?
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Still trying to figure out what the beIN network is...
Curious myself so I asked Google.
beIN Sports is a global network of sports channels owned and operated by beIN Media Group, a spinoff of Al Jazeera network.
Looks to be a media outlet associated with CUSA.
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Holy cow! Has anyone looked at the December schedule for AU?
Mon, Dec 12 @ Boston College 5:30 PM
Thu, Dec 15 vs Coastal Carolina 8:00 PM
Sun, Dec 18 vs Mercer 12:00 PM
Wed, Dec 21 @ Oklahoma 7:30 PM
Fri, Dec 23 @ Connecticut 1:30 PM
Thu, Dec 29 vs Georgia 6:00 PM
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Holy cow! Has anyone looked at the December schedule for AU?
Mon, Dec 12 @ Boston College 5:30 PM
Thu, Dec 15 vs Coastal Carolina 8:00 PM
Sun, Dec 18 vs Mercer 12:00 PM
Wed, Dec 21 @ Oklahoma 7:30 PM
Fri, Dec 23 @ Connecticut 1:30 PM
Thu, Dec 29 vs Georgia 6:00 PM
We shall smite them and everything in our path
...unless we don't.
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Lady Tigers are 6-2 and ranked 23rd...but may fall out of the Top 25 with the loss to Kansas State.
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Lady Tigers are 6-2 and ranked 23rd...but may fall out of the Top 25 with the loss to Kansas State.
Sounds like both the men's and women's have scheduled much tougher out of conference opponents.
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Holy cow! Has anyone looked at the December schedule for AU?
Mon, Dec 12 @ Boston College 5:30 PM
Thu, Dec 15 vs Coastal Carolina 8:00 PM
Sun, Dec 18 vs Mercer 12:00 PM
Wed, Dec 21 @ Oklahoma 7:30 PM
Fri, Dec 23 @ Connecticut 1:30 PM
Thu, Dec 29 vs Georgia 6:00 PM
Damn. Why would we add Mercer so close to our SEC schedule?
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Damn. Why would we add Mercer so close to our SEC schedule?
No doubt especially since @ Oklahoma and @ UCONN should be easy ones.
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No doubt especially since @ Oklahoma and @ UCONN should be easy ones.
A good chance to get our younger guys some experience.
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I thought that committee was disbanded, several members were caught looking at midget gay porn?
That was the one membership requirement I simply could not deal with. Cupping Prowler's balls was close to it but that midget shit was a bridge too far. I decided to be an independent hater and move on.
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Curious myself so I asked Google.
beIN Sports is a global network of sports channels owned and operated by beIN Media Group, a spinoff of Al Jazeera network.
Looks to be a media outlet associated with CUSA.
Seems like I heard that somewhere before...
Works out well with our Mustafa!
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First initial NCAA BBall RPI rankings....
Auburn @ #21.
http://auburn.247sports.com/Bolt/Auburn-earns-high-RPI-in-first-official-NCAA-rankings-49598011
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Game against Boston College at 5:30pm CT. Bouncy ball at Madison Square Garden. Will be aired on FS1.
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Dunans out because of sickness
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Started out trying to kick the baseball through the net...but figured things out and made a game of it so far. Down 40-43 at the half.
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Tied with 1 min to go
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Lost to a 5-5 team. :facepalm:
We said they would give us that wow factor one night and WTF the next. Oh well.
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Lost with .02 seconds left.
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I totally thought the kid's parents went with a non-traditional spelling of Daniel.
Is the kid's fucking name really Dan-Gel???
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I totally thought the kid's parents went with a non-traditional spelling of Daniel.
Is the kid's fucking name really Dan-Gel???
Nah, the birth certificate typer was one of those hooked on phonics graduates.
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I totally thought the kid's parents went with a non-traditional spelling of Daniel.
Is the kid's fucking name really Dan-Gel???
Regardless, Daniel is a freakn beast.
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Nah, the birth certificate typer was one of those hooked on phonics graduates.
Like Penny Hardaway?
"Ms. Hardaway, how would you like to spell Anthony's name?"
"Just like it sounds: An-Fer-Nee"
That's crazy racist and I feel bad...but it's how I think it went down.
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We've been languishing around 13th in the league for several years. You don't just pop up as a contender overnight. We are in serious need of an inside presence that can defend and rebound on both ends.
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BC is not a good team. That was a really bad loss. The offense looked putrid in the second half. I saw more bullshit threes launched in this half than I have all season. Auburn was lucky for it to have been that close. Offensive display in the sxecond half was the equivalent of the UGA second half...
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BC is not a good team. That was a really bad loss. The offense looked putrid in the second half. I saw more bullshit threes launched in this half than I have all season. Auburn was lucky for it to have been that close. Offensive display in the sxecond half was the equivalent of the UGA second half...
Couldn't agree more. Unfortunately, that's pretty much the extent of Pearl's offensive sets. That's what I've been harping on the last two years. There's very little structure on offense. He even said in the pre-season that what he wants is guys feeling free to take whatever shot they're comfortable with. Apparently, they all feel fairly comfortable.
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Lost with .02 seconds left.
They did but that game was lost in the first half. If they play D the whole game like they played the second half they maybe win by 4-6.
So much also went wrong that last drive by bc. Between the guard barreling down the lane to the lack of rebounding when the ball bounced around the rim 28 times. Everything that could have went wrong that last drive did. And most of it self inflicted.
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BC is not a good team. That was a really bad loss. The offense looked putrid in the second half. I saw more bullshit threes launched in this half than I have all season. Auburn was lucky for it to have been that close. Offensive display in the sxecond half was the equivalent of the UGA second half...
Correct.
That was bad. Saw a lot of red flags and lack of fundamentals. Especially the on the game winning score by bc.
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I'm not backing off the fact that Bruce Pearl is as good as we're probably ever going to do as far as coaching goes. He's energetic. He represents and promotes the AU brand probably better than any coach in any sport we've ever had. He's recruiting his ass off and the talent level is exponentially better than it's been in 15 plus years. But damn, I'm still trying to figure out what his game plan is. What is he trying to get his players to do? It's looked helter skelter right from the start.
At first, I was thinking screw it, he doesn't have any talent out there. Make the best of it. Last year, he just sat back and watched as Kareem Canty went one on however many they wanted guard him with, throwing up wild shot after wild shot. No offensive sets. No movement. No picks. Just first available or unavailable shot will do. Doesn't seem to have changed much. But....the guy has won a ton of games in his career. There's got to be a method to the madness.
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I'm not backing off the fact that Bruce Pearl is as good as we're probably ever going to do as far as coaching goes. He's energetic. He represents and promotes the AU brand probably better than any coach in any sport we've ever had. He's recruiting his ass off and the talent level is exponentially better than it's been in 15 plus years. But damn, I'm still trying to figure out what his game plan is. What is he trying to get his players to do? It's looked helter skelter right from the start.
At first, I was thinking screw it, he doesn't have any talent out there. Make the best of it. Last year, he just sat back and watched as Kareem Canty went one on however many they wanted guard him with, throwing up wild shot after wild shot. No offensive sets. No movement. No picks. Just first available or unavailable shot will do. Doesn't seem to have changed much. But....the guy has won a ton of games in his career. There's got to be a method to the madness.
First twenty mins they looked like deer in headlights at Msg
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Spencer and Brown arrested for misdemeanor possesion.
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Spencer and Brown arrested for misdemeanor possesion.
:facepalm: :facepalm: :facepalm:
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Spencer and Brown arrested for misdemeanor possesion.
In the immortal words of Tony Barbee, fuckity fuckity fuck.
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Though that does explain a lot about Brown's shooting % so far this year.
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The devil's lettuce has had a kung fu grip around the throat of sustained success for some time now.
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The devil's lettuce has had a kung fu grip around the throat of sustained success for some time now.
Motherfucker, what?
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Motherfucker, what?
Our roundball squads have been partaking of nature's stress remedy since the early 80s at least.
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Our roundball squads have been partaking of nature's stress remedy since the early 80s at least.
With the lone exception of Chris Porter. He went straight to the white horse.
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Our roundball squads have been partaking of nature's stress remedy since the early 80s at least.
Ok.
Didn't realize you were talking about a particular subset of people.
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Ok.
Didn't realize you were talking about a particular subset of people.
As you may recall, I drink with everybody.
New Williams is transferring, too.
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Auburn is up 56-27 at the half against Coastal Carolina.
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Auburn is up 56-27 at the half against Coastal Carolina.
Whipping Cliff's boys like rented mules.
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Dunans and Purifoy working together on the court is some fun basketball to watch.
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Final: 117-72
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Tied an SEC record with 21 threes last night. Like it or not, this team is going to live or die by the three point shot.
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Tied an SEC record with 21 threes last night. Like it or not, this team is going to live or die by the three point shot.
This^^^. When I turned it on last night, it was 25-21 Tigers. I saw them throw up 7-8 straight 3's without hitting one. Luckily, CC was of equal suckage during that stretch. Then, the Tigers flipped the switch and ran away with it. 21-42 on 3 point shots.
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The announcers hit the nail on the head last night when they said the 3's really started being effective when AU started penetrating and kicking it out. Passing around the perimeter until someone feels they have a shot is never consistently effective for any team. When you start taking it to the rack a few times and make them respect that, then you get a lot more open looks. Dunans and Heron did a great job of that starting about half way through the first half. Then everyone followed suit from there.
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The announcers hit the nail on the head last night when they said the 3's really started being effective when AU started penetrating and kicking it out. Passing around the perimeter until someone feels they have a shot is never consistently effective for any team. When you start taking it to the rack a few times and make them respect that, then you get a lot more open looks. Dunans and Heron did a great job of that starting about half way through the first half. Then everyone followed suit from there.
I say again Dunans is a badass.
Dunans, Purifoy, Heron, Lang.....this team should be doing some real damage in the SEC this year.
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21-42 on 3 point shots.
That's like 63.789%
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Austin Wiley is cleared to play. 6'11, 255 PF. He will play against Mercer.
http://auburn.247sports.com/Article/5-star-power-forward-Austin-Wiley-cleared-to-play-at-Auburn-49850249
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I say again Dunans is a badass.
He made his presence known last season and is getting right back up to speed this season.
There is crazy talent on this team, I only hope they can overcome the maddening stretches of mediocrity.
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He made his presence known last season and is getting right back up to speed this season.
There is crazy talent on this team, I only hope they can overcome the maddening stretches of mediocrity.
If Wiley's 6'11' 255 self is even close to being in bassetbawl shape, that would be a damn good start. We're getting our big time recruits ready to play right at the same time Duke is getting theirs back. A lot of similarities there.
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He made his presence known last season and is getting right back up to speed this season.
There is crazy talent on this team, I only hope they can overcome the maddening stretches of mediocrity.
If Dunans was not out for the BC game due tuo sickness, AU would have won by 10. There are those stretches which become hard to watch but I do think adding the big man down will help minimize that. There is more talent on this team than any AU team I can ever remember. AND...they are mostly frosh and soph.
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If Wiley's 6'11' 255 self is even close to being in bassetbawl shape, that would be a damn good start. We're getting our big time recruits ready to play right at the same time Duke is getting theirs back. A lot of similarities there.
I personally think the add of Wiley will pay dividends ASAP. I see AU taking Mercer and OK down with this combination. I'm thinking RPI babay.
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We should all be pleasantly surprised if he defends well, gets a steal, maybe an assist and a blocked shot along with 4 or 5 boards with as many points. That's reasonable.
I don't look for him to immediately start putting up double, doubles as in high school. Hope this team will want to get him involved and he shows some game right away.
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Auburn beats Mercer on a buzzer beater, fall-away 3 point shot by TJ Dunans. 1.4 seconds left to in-bound from half court. Catch, shoot, splash! #winning
Unfortunately, a couple of missed free throws and a horrible goal tending call at the end allowed Mercer to go ahead late. And whoever the dumb bitch was doing the color commentating, needs to start doing girls' HS basketball games. Never once got Dununs name right.
Oh...and Austin Wiley is going to pay big dividends. 9 pts and 3 rebounds in his very first action of the season.
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Auburn beats Mercer on a buzzer beater, fall-away 3 point shot by TJ Dunans. 1.4 seconds left to in-bound from half court. Catch, shoot, splash! #winning
Unfortunately, a couple of missed free throws and a horrible goal tending call at the end allowed Mercer to go ahead late. And whoever the dumb bitch was doing the color commentating, needs to start doing girls' HS basketball games. Never once got Dununs name right.
Oh...and Austin Wiley is going to pay big dividends. 9 pts and 3 rebounds in his very first action of the season.
I watched. I thought this was a pretty complete game by AU considering there was some horrible calls. Looking forward to see how we fair against the Sooners and UCONN.
https://streamable.com/ss0p1
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I watched. I thought this was a pretty complete game by AU considering there was some horrible calls. Looking forward to see how we fair against the Sooners and UCONN.
https://streamable.com/ss0p1
I bet we can do this shit better than anybody.
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I bet we can do this shit better than anybody.
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As long as better than a one horse pony.
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I bet we can do this shit better than anybody.
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Yeah, last season he was a pixie-dust spreader on the Tilt-O-Whirl. He thinks that maybe next year, He'll be guessing people's weight or barking for the Yak woman.
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Ugly as sin, but she's a hell of a cook.
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Ugly as sin, but she's a hell of a cook.
Sweet lady
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She's got these big horns growing right out above her ears.
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Unfortunately, a couple of missed free throws and a horrible goal tending call at the end allowed Mercer to go ahead late.
I see a lot of people saying it was a terrible call, but it was definitely goal tending. Dumb move by Dunans. Glad he made up for it with that game winning buzzer beater.
Now, the refs were quick to legitimize Mercer flops with dumb foul calls, IMO.
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I see a lot of people saying it was a terrible call, but it was definitely goal tending. Dumb move by Dunans. Glad he made up for it with that game winning buzzer beater.
Now, the refs were quick to legitimize Mercer flops with dumb foul calls, IMO.
All about the camera angle. I saw two shots that showed the first AU player touching it prior to the "goal tend". Then they showed another angle that looked like he didn't. The problem for me was that the Auburn players' reaction about tipping it was immediate. He knew he touched it prior to Dunans. The other problem was that it was easily reviewable. Pearl was begging and pleading for them to take a look at it and they refused. It might not have overturned the call but with a call that big at that point in the game, that could have been the difference in winning or losing....and you won't review it?
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All about the camera angle. I saw two shots that showed the first AU player touching it prior to the "goal tend". Then they showed another angle that looked like he didn't. The problem for me was that the Auburn players' reaction about tipping it was immediate. He knew he touched it prior to Dunans. The other problem was that it was easily reviewable. Pearl was begging and pleading for them to take a look at it and they refused. It might not have overturned the call but with a call that big at that point in the game, that could have been the difference in winning or losing....and you won't review it?
This. But this is assuming that the rule states that if the ball is tipped, there is no goal tending even after it hits the backboard. I have no idea what the rule is...
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This. But this is assuming that the rule states that if the ball is tipped, there is no goal tending even after it hits the backboard. I have no idea what the rule is...
Egg-Zellent point. I almost assume it's like a tipped pass in football. Tipped at the line, go ahead and tackle the receiver.
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Egg-Zellent point. I almost assume it's like a tipped pass in football. Tipped at the line, go ahead and tackle the receiver.
You just like the thought of a bunch of sweaty menses jumping on you when their balls have been touched.
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You just like the thought of a bunch of sweaty menses jumping on you when their balls have been touched.
It's like you're in my head all the time.
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It's like you're in my head all the time.
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I've got 3 words for those men. Dee-lish-us.
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goaltending
In basketball, goaltending is the violation of interfering with the ball while it's on its way to the basket and it is (a) in a downward flight, (b) entirely above the rim and has the possibility of entering the basket, and (c) not touching the rim. In NCAA basketball, WNBA and NBA basketball, goaltending is also called if the ball has already touched the backboard while being above the height of the rim in its flight, regardless of whether it being in an upward or downward flight or whether it is directly above the rim.
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Thanks Wiki Webster. But the question remains. If the ball is deflected by the defender prior to getting to that point, is it still goal tending? The players and Pearl were both arguing that it was not and Pearl was calling for a review.
It may still be GT. I have no clue but our coach seems to think it's not.
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goaltending
well no shit...
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Either way, Dunans told those refs to suck it while he was riding on his teammates' shoulders after making the game winner.
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Either way, Dunans told those refs to suck it while he was riding on his teammates' shoulders after making the game winner.
Dos Cadenas, close to genius
Sold out arenas, you can suck my penis
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well no shit...
I'm (wiki is) saying you're right here:
This. But this is assuming that the rule states that if the ball is tipped, there is no goal tending even after it hits the backboard. I have no idea what the rule is...
Snag's assumption is incorrect. It's goaltending. Because it hit the backboard and was above the rim when he rebounded it. The tip is inconsequential.
Maybe I should have bolded the last sentence? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goaltending
In basketball, goaltending is the violation of interfering with the ball while it's on its way to the basket and it is (a) in a downward flight, (b) entirely above the rim and has the possibility of entering the basket, and (c) not touching the rim. In NCAA basketball, WNBA and NBA basketball, goaltending is also called if the ball has already touched the backboard while being above the height of the rim in its flight, regardless of whether it being in an upward or downward flight or whether it is directly above the rim.
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I'm (wiki is) saying you're right here:
Snag's assumption is incorrect. It's goaltending. Because it hit the backboard and was above the rim when he rebounded it. The tip is inconsequential.
Maybe I should have bolded the last sentence? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Still doesn't specifically address the question at hand. That says nothing about the tip being inconsequential. Let me go ahead and say that my personal opinion is that the tip means nothing and it would still be goal tending. Here's why. Because the rule says nothing about how the ball got up there in the first place. It doesn't say the offensive player has to be the one that shot it. It could be players fighting for the rebound and the defensive player tips it up off the backboard above the rim. It could even be a player getting confused and shooting at the wrong goal.
Never even seen this issue come up until Pearl and the Auburn players were immediately lobbying for the review, so I'd really like to know the answer.
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Still doesn't specifically address the question at hand. That says nothing about the tip being inconsequential. Let me go ahead and say that my personal opinion is that the tip means nothing and it would still be goal tending. Here's why. Because the rule says nothing about how the ball got up there in the first place. It doesn't say the offensive player has to be the one that shot it. It could be players fighting for the rebound and the defensive player tips it up off the backboard above the rim. It could even be a player getting confused and shooting at the wrong goal.
Never even seen this issue come up until Pearl and the Auburn players were immediately lobbying for the review, so I'd really like to know the answer.
It does though. Because the rest of what I bolded.
There are two ways to get called for goal tending.
1) "Interfering with the ball while it's on its way to the basket and it is (a) in a downward flight, (b) entirely above the rim and has the possibility of entering the basket, and (c) not touching the rim"
2)"goaltending is also called if the ball has already touched the backboard while being above the height of the rim in its flight, regardless of whether it being in an upward or downward flight or whether it is directly above the rim."
You're stuck on 1, or think 2 is negated if 1 is negated, I guess?
If in fact an Auburn defender tipped the ball as it was "in an upward flight" from the Mercer player's shot, and then Dunans caught it on the way back down, while still above the rim near the goal, then yes, the tip matters and it is not goaltending.
But the Auburn defender (supposedly) tipped the ball as it was "in an upward flight" from the Mercer players shot and then it hit the backboard. At this point reason 1 to get called for goaltending is of no consequence. Move on past that. We're on to reason #2. An entirely separate action. It bounced off the backboard and was still above the rim when he grabbed it. That is goaltending. It is completely independent of everything that took place before the ball hit the backboard.
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It does though. Because the rest of what I bolded.
There are two ways to get called for goal tending.
1) "Interfering with the ball while it's on its way to the basket and it is (a) in a downward flight, (b) entirely above the rim and has the possibility of entering the basket, and (c) not touching the rim"
2)"goaltending is also called if the ball has already touched the backboard while being above the height of the rim in its flight, regardless of whether it being in an upward or downward flight or whether it is directly above the rim."
You're stuck on 1, or think 2 is negated if 1 is negated, I guess?
If in fact an Auburn defender tipped the ball as it was "in an upward flight" from the Mercer player's shot, and then Dunans caught it on the way back down, while still above the rim near the goal, then yes, the tip matters and it is not goaltending.
But the Auburn defender (supposedly) tipped the ball as it was "in an upward flight" from the Mercer players shot and then it hit the backboard. At this point reason 1 to get called for goaltending is of no consequence. Move on past that. We're on to reason #2. An entirely separate action. It bounced off the backboard and was still above the rim when he grabbed it. That is goaltending. It is completely independent of everything that took place before the ball hit the backboard.
No. I said I believe it IS goaltending.
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No. I said I believe it IS goaltending.
Yeah. Sure you did.
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Yeah. Sure you did.
Nurra' pleeease!
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No. I said I believe it IS goaltending.
I'm just sayin', the "Wiki Webster" explained why it's not, as I read it. That there are two separate things that constitute goaltending and people are conflating the two by even bringing "the tip" into discussion.
And when you say:
That says nothing about the tip being inconsequential.
You don't seem to be understanding that the tip would only be a factor if goaltending was called because of #1, but it was called in this case because of #2, where it is not a factor.
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Big game tonight against the Schooner
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I'm just sayin', the "Wiki Webster" explained why it's not, as I read it. That there are two separate things that constitute goaltending and people are conflating the two by even bringing "the tip" into discussion.
And when you say:
You don't seem to be understanding that the tip would only be a factor if goaltending was called because of #1, but it was called in this case because of #2, where it is not a factor.
You don't seem to be understanding that the rule says nothing at all about a defender tipping, blocking, touching or otherwise caressing balls prior to the "goaltend". Again, I personally think it's goaltending, ear-regardless. I just want to know why Pearl and the player who allegedly caressed said ball before the post backboard touching, were arguing that the caress negates the goal tend. And why the announcers were replaying it and asking if the first guy touched it before Dunans did? They saw one replay that looked like the first guy didn't touch and specifically said since there was no touch, it was clearly goaltending. Guess they didn't read the wikis. #dropsmic
Anyway, silly debate over muchonuthin.
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Big game tonight against the Schooner
You are correct, sir. Will pour up a warm glass of Christmas cheer and settle in for the beat down.
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Big game tonight against the Schooner
I hope there is no goaltending.
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I hope there is no goaltending.
It's not if you touch tips.
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I just wish somebody here knew the rules of the game.
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I just wish somebody here knew the rules of the game.
I know the rules of Fight Club.
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I know the rules of Fight Club.
You don't know the first rule
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The tip is inconsequential.
This is never the case
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Let's play a game called just the tip
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Auburn is up 34-22 at the half.
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60-55 Auburn with just over 4 minutes to go.
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73-65 Auburn with :30 left!
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6 point lead with 22 seconds. I can't find the gawl darn game on my Magnavox console. Turned the rabbit ears every which way possible.
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Auburn wins 74-70!
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Auburn wins 74-70!
BOOM! Dunans and Harper with 21 apiece. 9-2. Wish I could have watched it. SEC Network chose Alabama and Arkansas State playing in Huntsville over AU vs. Oklahoma.
Great win for Pearl and the boyz. Let's top that shit off with a W over UConn Friday. Much taller order than tonight. But if they take down the Huskies, look out SEC.
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In other college basketball news, you guys know I've been a Duke Round Ball fan for over 30 years. Hey, let's face it. As an Auburn grad, if you don't jump on someone's bandwagon in basketball, you pretty much have nothing during most basketball seasons. This year? Hey...
As far as this year is concerned, the Blue Devils are as talented again as anyone in the country. Probably a legit Final 4 team. But Grayson Allen, who has had a history of punk ass play, did it again tonight. He intentionally tripped a guy and then pitched a hissy bitch fit on the bench after getting T'd up.
Coach Kryshvsinskievski did something I've never seen before. At least based on the media reports I've heard. He got with the Elon coach and had him bring the player who got tripped over to a neutral area and made Allen apologize to the guy. Damn!
Don't give a shit what people think about Coach K and Duke. In fact, K should have eaten some humble pie after his actions in the March Madness tourney last year. He may wind up being the greatest of all time, but he ain't perfect, by a long shot. But what he did tonight was what the college game should be all about. Grayson, you're a punk. Man up and make it right. He did!
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I couldn't watch the game last night either, but found the radio broadcast on tunein. Really enjoyed listening to Sonny Smith, especially later in the game. He was in rare form last night, and was really riding one of the refs hard. Sounds like every horrible call was made by one particular ref in that crew and Sonny was letting the guy have it.
Also, HUGE win for the confidence of these Tigers. If they can at least play UCONN close tomorrow, their confidence should be high for SEC play.
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Christmas List:
Snagette: Diamonds and Pearls
Mini Snags: New Car
Daughter Snags: $10K in cash
Buzz: Lumps of Coal for stocking and Christmas morning bitch cutting.
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BOOM! Dunans and Harper with 21 apiece. 9-2. Wish I could have watched it. SEC Network chose Alabama and Arkansas State playing in Huntsville over AU vs. Oklahoma.
Great win for Pearl and the boyz. Let's top that shit off with a W over UConn Friday. Much taller order than tonight. But if they take down the Huskies, look out SEC.
There is so much talent on the floor for Pearl at any given moment right now. The starting lineup was FOUR freshman and Dunans. Fucking Purifoy was mostly out there as a foul-sponge, it seemed...and we still had a 17 point lead at one point.
Was nerve-wracking watching them eat into our lead all through the 2nd half (and, a true Auburn fan til my dying day, I was certain they'd cruise past our lead and steal the victory) but we held on for a win that should look much better by year's end. Lon's boys will make a little noise in the little 12.
Fun AU BBall? Pinch me.
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There is so much talent on the floor for Pearl at any given moment right now. The starting lineup was FOUR freshman and Dunans. Fucking Purifoy was mostly out there as a foul-sponge, it seemed...and we still had a 17 point lead at one point.
Was nerve-wracking watching them eat into our lead all through the 2nd half (and, a true Auburn fan til my dying day, I was certain they'd cruise past our lead and steal the victory) but we held on for a win that should look much better by year's end. Lon's boys will make a little noise in the little 12.
Fun AU BBall? Pinch me.
That goddamn BC one-point-last-second loss is sticking in my craw. We would be making some national noise and might even be ranked going into conference play 11-1 with the schedule we played and our only loss to #15 Purdue.
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That goddamn BC one-point-last-second loss is sticking in my craw. We would be making some national noise and might even be ranked going into conference play 11-1 with the schedule we played and our only loss to #15 Purdue.
^This^
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Yeah, the BC loss hurt. But, I guess the trade off would be the fall-away 3 at the buzzer to beat mighty Mercer.
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Yeah, the BC loss hurt. But, I guess the trade off would be the fall-away 3 at the buzzer to beat mighty Mercer.
After that bullshit goaltending call? Was that the right call even? I'm not sure I have seen it discussed on here.
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After that bullshit goaltending call? Was that the right call even? I'm not sure I have seen it discussed on here.
Let me check the wikis. :thumsup:
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Christmas List:
Snagette: dildos and anal beads
Mini Snags: a dad with testicles
Daughter Snags: 10 kilos of cocaine
Buzz: Lumps of Coal for stocking and Christmas morning bitch cutting.
merry christmas!
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If you don't come down on the price of those anal beads, I'll take my business elsewhere. I can get them used for half what you're charging.
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merry christmas!
All available at the most competitive holiday prices at NHOP.
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Auburn @ Connecticut 2:30 PM ET ESPN2
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AU down 31-30 at the half.
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Seeing more set plays and going inside to the basket the 2nd half. Nice! If anyone knows about going inside to the basket.....
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OT
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OT
Stupid foul. Young team just cannot put it away.
Ugly. But a win.
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We were able to pull through and win. Almost let it slip away. We could've done a lot of things better but at least they fight hard.
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Frustrating defensive failure at the end...but they keep winning.
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They are very athletic and play a smothering defense. If the offense starts hitting consistently, this will be a dangerous team!
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I saw more set plays today. As soon as they started feeding the ball inside, they scored consistently. Dunans, the Sr, made a really stupid foul towards the end that let UCONN get momentum. These young guys will continue to grow this as the season progresses. It should be fun to watch.
Regardless of how it's happened, Auburn has some quality wins that will look good on the resume. UCONN, Mercer, T Tech, UAB.
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I saw more set plays today. As soon as they started feeding the ball inside, they scored consistently. Dunans, the Sr, made a really stupid foul towards the end that let UCONN get momentum. These young guys will continue to grow this as the season progresses. It should be fun to watch.
Regardless of how it's happened, Auburn has some quality wins that will look good on the resume. UCONN, Mercer, T Tech, UAB.
This post pretty much sucks dude. Try better next time. Your post quality lags behind your sperm quality.
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10-2. Seriously just want to make some form of post season. From what I've seen, the SEC is probably better overall, but outside of UK, everyone is beatable. Texas A&M is very tall and long. Tough match up. USCe has played damn good in the pre-conference schedule. Tennessee may be a team to watch. But overall (Sans UK), nobody exceeds us in talent. Get Spencer and Wiley to be forces inside and this team will damn good.
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Thank goodness I was reminded by a so-called friend of mine that UConn is down and beating them this season doesn't really mean much at all. Avery's got Bama rolling, though. They're getting better every week. These early season games don't mean anything, they're just glorified exhibition.
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Thank goodness I was reminded by a so-called friend of mine that UConn is down and beating them this season doesn't really mean much at all. Avery's got Bama rolling, though. They're getting better every week. These early season games don't mean anything, they're just glorified exhibition.
Road win at that place is impressive against any uconn team. No one else in conference aside from UK would have done that. They can suck it! Them and their little midget ooompa loompa talking coach.
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This post pretty much sucks dude. Try better next time. Your post quality lags behind your sperm quality.
I'm gonna cut you
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I'm gonna cut you
Cut a bitch, you will.
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Thank goodness I was reminded by a so-called friend of mine that UConn is down and beating them this season doesn't really mean much at all. Avery's got Bama rolling, though. They're getting better every week. These early season games don't mean anything, they're just glorified exhibition.
You should have told him they are EXHIBITING that they're about .500 against an inferior schedule (Go Fightin' Stetson Hatters).
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Whether UConn and OU are down or not makes no difference. Those are the types of games Auburn ALWAYS lost in the past. And if they are down, it just means Auburn took care of business and did what they were supposed to do.
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Whether UConn and OU are down or not makes no difference. Those are the types of games Auburn ALWAYS lost in the past. And if they are down, it just means Auburn took care of business and did what they were supposed to do.
He speaks for all of us.
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This little skip down memory lane is brought to you by the latest Auburn basketball team, which stands 10-2 as it prepares to open SEC play Thursday night against Georgia in the Auburn Arena.
We are tied with Kentucky with the second best record in the SEC...Arkansas sits at 11-1.
If we don't go above .500 in conference play I would be shocked.
Tomorrow's game is on the U @ 4:00 pm PST.
Georgia's record is 8-4. No quality wins...well they beat a 7-4 Yella Jacket team. They have lost to Kansas, Clemson, Marquette and Oakland.
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We are tied with Kentucky with the second best record in the SEC...Arkansas sits at 11-1.
If we don't go above .500 in conference play I would be shocked.
Just snapped another pencil thinking about the BC loss...
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Just snapped another pencil thinking about the BC loss...
Think "Buzzer beater 3 to beat Mercer".
Buzzer beater 3 to beat Mercer.
Buzzer beater 3 to beat Mercer.
Buzzer beater 3 to beat Mercer.
Buzzer beater 3 to beat Mercer.
Oooommmmmm..........Happy place....Mellooooooowwww....
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Just snapped another pencil thinking about the BC loss...
I'll bet that took like all of your strength to do that.
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Today at 6 pm vs Thuga. At AU Arena. Anyone going?
Would be really nice to start conference play at the top of our game.
On the U.
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That was a horrible loss.
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That was a horrible loss.
Yep. Almost had 100 hung on them on their own home floor by an incredibly average team.
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Is there anything we can beat Georgia at? Seriously, there has to be something.
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Yep. Almost had 100 hung on them on their own home floor by an incredibly average team.
Bad thing is, AU was up by as many as 13 and as low as 6 for most of the game. :facepalm:
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Is there anything we can beat Georgia at? Seriously, there has to be something.
Equestrian, bitches. No, literally our Equestrian bitches handle that dog ass.
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NOPE.
Not ready yet.
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Wait till next year.
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UGA shot 34 from the line.....34?
We lost composure late in the game. When the jump ball happened, the crowd and Bruce went crazy, and it all went downhill from there. It's like we felt the momentum slipping away and completely lost it after that call.
Offensively, we have to figure out how to get into our offensive sets sooner. We still struggle with knowing what we want to offensively. We had a bunch of assists in the first half and worked the ball inside a good bit. All of that disappeared in the second half, especially late when we needed to slow down and get a bucket.
Defensively, we have to know who were guarding and communicate so much better. Several defensive possessions created fouls for Heron and Purifoy in the first half or got us way too far out of position and allowed easy baskets to Maten and Frazier. Our press was pretty bad, and it cost us a few times by allowing them to get into transition-like situations after our made baskets. We also allowed them to shoot 60+% from the field in the second half, and we didn't do much of anything to force anyone besides Maten or Frazier to beat us.
Sucks we lost, but this team needs a setback or two occasionally to keep them focused.
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Tigers getting bitch slapped. Down 17 at the half. Already given up 46 to Vandy.
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AU basketball showing as bout as much offense as the AU football team.....relatively speaking.
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Gymnastics starts Friday. We'll make up for it then.
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I honestly don't know how Pearl has won as many games as he has. There's plenty of talent on the floor, but tonight looked just like it has since he arrived. Helter-skelter, junior high basketball. Even the announcers were saying, "I get that you want to launch a lot of 3's, but you've got to figure out what your identity is when that's not working.
Folks, it's almost embarrassing to watch this product and then watch ANY team from the ACC or Big 10. Actual offensive sets. Structure. Offense with a purpose. Moving the ball. Pick and roll. A center posting up.
Is it just a matter of recruiting 2-3 great classes and letting them out street ball most opponents? You guys know I've been the lone dissenter in the bunch. I've questioned this shit from the start. I gave him a pass the first few. Horrible, horrible program with little to no talent. That's not the case now. I realize we have several freshmen as main contributors, but that doesn't seem to affect other programs.
Pearl needs to start getting some structure with this team. You have a true point guard, Harper. You have size inside. You have shooters. You have slashers, guys who can create. Give them a plan. It's obvious they don't have one.
Oh...and a little defense from time to time would be nice.
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Here's my post from October 19th.
Home at lunch and caught Bruce Pearl's sit down interview from SEC Basketball Media Days. I'm sure they'll replay it so it's worth the watch if you get a chance. This team was 11-20 last year but when you hear him talk, as always, you just get the sense that it's just a matter of time before they break out.
I've been a bit critical of the guy for a few reasons, most notably, because many times it looks like there's no structure out there. Kareem Canty going one-on-the gym every time he touched the ball. Cinnabun Bowers going full on bull in a china shop every time he got a rebound. No set plays.
And I fully get they've been behind the 8-ball with the lack of talent and critical injuries to some of the actual talent they've had. But, Pearl explained some of his philosophy and Dane Bradshaw, who played for him and was part of the interview backed him up in saying he wants his guys to be free to create, take the shot, even if it's not a good one. He always wants his guys to have the confidence to play their game. He's pumped about Danjel Purifoy and says the guy can put the ball in the hole.
I'm most stoked about Mustapha Heron. I think the guy's going be ballin' right off the bat. Anyway, if you get a chance to see the interview, it will get you psyched about AU Bassetbaw. Plus, he had some damn fine things to say about Malzahn.
Yeah, he gets you psyched. But, that philosophy will get you way more nights like tonight than should ever happen.
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Our usual spot at 13th awaits us.
Now when does softball crank up?
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Fire Jay Jacobs!
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Fire Jay Jacobs!
Wait...didn't Jay hire the equestrian manager and the softball coach?
Or is it equestrian coach and the softball manager?
Either way, that's some mighty fine hiring right there.
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I honestly don't know how Pearl has won as many games as he has. There's plenty of talent on the floor, but tonight looked just like it has since he arrived. Helter-skelter, junior high basketball. Even the announcers were saying, "I get that you want to launch a lot of 3's, but you've got to figure out what your identity is when that's not working.
Folks, it's almost embarrassing to watch this product and then watch ANY team from the ACC or Big 10. Actual offensive sets. Structure. Offense with a purpose. Moving the ball. Pick and roll. A center posting up.
Is it just a matter of recruiting 2-3 great classes and letting them out street ball most opponents? You guys know I've been the lone dissenter in the bunch. I've questioned this shit from the start. I gave him a pass the first few. Horrible, horrible program with little to no talent. That's not the case now. I realize we have several freshmen as main contributors, but that doesn't seem to affect other programs.
Pearl needs to start getting some structure with this team. You have a true point guard, Harper. You have size inside. You have shooters. You have slashers, guys who can create. Give them a plan. It's obvious they don't have one.
Oh...and a little defense from time to time would be nice.
unfortunately this...
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unfortunately this...
I hope they reel off 8 straight and become the talk of the league. They have plenty of talent in Heron, Purifoy, Harper, Dunnans etc. and we've seen what can happen when they get hot. It's pretty impressive. But without any real structure, I feel like we're going to see way more of what happened Wednesday than we should.
We've got Ole Miss at home Saturday and Missouri on the road, both winnable games before going to Rupp.
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I honestly don't know how Pearl has won as many games as he has. There's plenty of talent on the floor, but tonight looked just like it has since he arrived. Helter-skelter, junior high basketball. Even the announcers were saying, "I get that you want to launch a lot of 3's, but you've got to figure out what your identity is when that's not working.
Folks, it's almost embarrassing to watch this product and then watch ANY team from the ACC or Big 10. Actual offensive sets. Structure. Offense with a purpose. Moving the ball. Pick and roll. A center posting up.
Is it just a matter of recruiting 2-3 great classes and letting them out street ball most opponents? You guys know I've been the lone dissenter in the bunch. I've questioned this shit from the start. I gave him a pass the first few. Horrible, horrible program with little to no talent. That's not the case now. I realize we have several freshmen as main contributors, but that doesn't seem to affect other programs.
Pearl needs to start getting some structure with this team. You have a true point guard, Harper. You have size inside. You have shooters. You have slashers, guys who can create. Give them a plan. It's obvious they don't have one.
Oh...and a little defense from time to time would be nice.
I get what you are saying and don't disagree. However unlike our recent football coaches, this is a long time coach who knows what he is doing and has been successful everywhere he has been.
It isn't like he changed his coaching philosophy and is "trying" something out. This is the way he coaches.
No reason to think that he isn't going to be successful at Auburn.
Bottom Line: With the shambles our program was in...still way to early IMHO to question the dude. Y'all want NCAA final four now, let him do his thing.
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I get what you are saying and don't disagree. However unlike our recent football coaches, this is a long time coach who knows what he is doing and has been successful everywhere he has been.
It isn't like he changed his coaching philosophy and is "trying" something out. This is the way he coaches.
No reason to think that he isn't going to be successful at Auburn.
Bottom Line: With the shambles our program was in...still way to early IMHO to question the dude. Y'all want NCAA final four now, let him do his thing.
His Auburn teams don't look like his old UT teams that were so good. I thought it was because he didn't have athletes, but that's not the case now. I don't know what it is.
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His Auburn teams don't look like his old UT teams that were so good. I thought it was because he didn't have athletes, but that's not the case now. I don't know what it is.
UT was not in the shape of Auburn Basketball when Pearl got there just remember that. We are 14 games into year 3
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I get what you are saying and don't disagree. However unlike our recent football coaches, this is a long time coach who knows what he is doing and has been successful everywhere he has been.
It isn't like he changed his coaching philosophy and is "trying" something out. This is the way he coaches.
No reason to think that he isn't going to be successful at Auburn.
Look, I won't allow your facts and sunshine pumping to ruin my self-induced funk and pessimism about Bruce Pearl. I've made several highly invalid, uninformed and misguided statements on here and by God, I'm sticking by them.
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Look, I won't allow your facts and sunshine pumping to ruin my self-induced funk and pessimism about Bruce Pearl. I've made several highly invalid, uninformed and misguided statements on here and by God, I'm sticking by them.
And the percentages are with you Snags.
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Fire Bruce!!!
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Another horrible loss. 9 in a row to Col Reb.
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I watched till we lost the lead.
No direction on offense!
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I watched till we lost the lead.
No direction on offense!
Ya think?
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Now we head to Missouri. Lose that one and then get that ass beat in Rupp...suddenly we're 10-7 and 0-5 in the SEC. Season over. (BTW, UK is averaging over 95 points per game)
Could a game against Missouri ever be any bigger?
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Now we head to Missouri. Lose that one and then get that ass beat in Rupp...suddenly we're 10-7 and 0-5 in the SEC. Season over. (BTW, UK is averaging over 95 points per game)
Could a game against Missouri ever be any bigger?
Don't worry, I'm not gonna watch. It seems that every time I turn on AU basketball, that start lookn like shiiiiate
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Why does this have to suck too?
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Save our season.
Beat Missouri!
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Why does this have to suck too?
Hey! Victory over Mizzou! We suck less now!
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Hey! Victory over Mizzou! We suck less now!
I watched that wire to wire. First time I've watched an entire basketball game in.. well... I have no idea. Reagan may have been president.
Tons and tons of raw talent for Auburn. Just needs a little seasoning. Should have beaten Missouri by 20+ and if they can learn just a little bit of teamwork/fundamentals? Would have.
I don't know if we'll ever get there, but that team talent-wise is as close to being elite as I've seen at Auburn since the short-short days.
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Good road win. Any conference road win is a good one. Heading to Rupp at 11-5.
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Good road win. Any conference road win is a good one. Heading to Rupp at 11-5.
Not sure how good vandy is but UK didn't look particular great last night against them.
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Not sure how good vandy is
They beat us by 19 a week ago.
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They beat us by 19 a week ago.
Then turned around and lost to squeaky
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They beat us by 19 a week ago.
Again, not sure how good vandy is. If for nothing more, the game you referenced.
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Auburn travels north to the Bluegrass State this weekend to face Kentucky
Tip-off: 1:00 pm PST
TV/Radio: ESPN / Auburn Sports Network
Kentucky is 4 - 0 in SEC play. Smoked all but Vandy.
Lady Tigers are in action @ home on the 19th against the Lady Vols.
Lady Tigers sit 3 - 1 in conference play.
TV: SECTV +
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Auburn travels north to the Bluegrass State this weekend to face Kentucky
Tip-off: 1:00 pm PST
TV/Radio: ESPN / Auburn Sports Network
Kentucky is 4 - 0 in SEC play. Smoked all but Vandy.
Lady Tigers are in action @ home on the 19th against the Lady Vols.
Lady Tigers sit 3 - 1 in conference play.
TV: SECTV +
Yeah, but what time does it start in the Central Time Zone?
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Yeah, but what time does it start in the Central Time Zone?
7:35 AM central
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Yeah, but what time does it start in the Central Time Zone?
Nookie will have a nice lunch watching his Tigers at the local bww.
You? You'll be having your daily afternoon nap.
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7:35 AM central
Thanks man. The rest of you are haters.
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7:35 AM central
So, the game will be televised in central or eastern? This isn't very clear.
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So, the game will be televised in central or eastern? This isn't very clear.
yes.
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I'm not going to get to see it until 3:00. Nook, will you keep me updated on the score?
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I'm not going to get to see it until 3:00. Nook, will you keep me updated on the score?
Just sync your vcr with the auburn network radio broadcast.
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20 point loss for the Tiggers in Rupp. Didn't watch any of it. Was expecting worse.
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20 point loss for the Tiggers in Rupp. Didn't watch any of it. Was expecting worse.
He speaks for most of us
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Didn't watch it either. I had a better time with the wife and friends feasting at Texas de Brazil.
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We are process-less.
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LSU (9-7) comes to our house tonight, then Alabama (10-6) comes in on Saturday. These are the type games we have to win to get over the hump. I've seen a good bit of SEC round ball so far and there are a ton of really average teams. In fact, Mizzou is the only relatively shitty team in the conference. Outside of UK, which is already behind us, there's not a team on our schedule that we shouldn't be at least equal to in talent. But, we have to handle our bidnezz at home.
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LSU (9-7) comes to our house tonight, then Alabama (10-6) comes in on Saturday. These are the type games we have to win to get over the hump. I've seen a good bit of SEC round ball so far and there are a ton of really average teams. In fact, Mizzou is the only relatively shitty team in the conference. Outside of UK, which is already behind us, there's not a team on our schedule that we shouldn't be at least equal to in talent. But, we have to handle our bidnezz at home.
hopefully you don't handle your lawyering business like your posting on the X.
5:30 p.m. in the Pacific Time Zone.
TV: SECN Dish channel 404
i agree though...these games need to be won.
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hopefully you don't handle your lawyering business like your posting on the X.
5:30 p.m. in the Pacific Time Zone.
TV: SECN Dish channel 404
i agree though...these games need to be won.
It doesn't matter how I handle my lawyering as long as I have many leather bound books. I stay up nights, eating Chinese take-out and drinking fine bourbon (and DCP) so you don't have to.
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LSU (9-7) comes to our house tonight, then Alabama (10-6) comes in on Saturday. These are the type games we have to win to get over the hump. I've seen a good bit of SEC round ball so far and there are a ton of really average teams. In fact, Mizzou is the only relatively shitty team in the conference. Outside of UK, which is already behind us, there's not a team on our schedule that we shouldn't be at least equal to in talent. But, we have to handle our bidnezz at home.
There's no hump to get over.
It's a freakin' mountain range.
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There's no hump to get over.
It's a freakin' mountain range.
There's only one way to start climbing Mount Everest.
Take the first step.
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There's only one way to start climbing Mount Everest.
Take the first step.
Yesterday is history, tomorrow a mystery and today is a gift. That's why we call it the present.
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Yesterday is history, tomorrow a mystery and today is a gift. That's why we call it the present.
Thanks Eleanor.
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Thanks Eleanor.
To the world, you are one person. But to one person, you could mean the world.
I think our boys will be ready to kick tuckus and learn the names of the other team's players.
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To the world, you are one person. But to one person, you could mean the world.
I think our boys will be ready to kick tuckus and learn the names of the other team's players.
I hope you are right, that I could mea...no wait.....that AU is ready to kick tucku.....no wait....learn names....
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For real do, AU needs the next two wins at home. The win against Mizzou is good and all but, like mention, they suck.
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To the world, you are one person. But to one person, you could mean the world.
I think our boys will be ready to kick tuckus and learn the names of the other team's players.
It's time to kick some names and take some ass!
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It's time to kick some names and take some ass!
We're gonna' go a-ridin' into town, a-whompin' and a-whumpin' every livin' thing that moves within an inch of its life. Except the women folks, of course.
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78-74 win to go 12-6 and 2-4. Bama at home Saturday.
I'm not going to harp on the same ole, same ole lack of structure. It is what it is. They're athletic and we're just going to have to out 3-point, out-athlete anybody we play to win. Saw spurts in the first half of Austin Wiley being a fucking beast. This guy is a man child with some skillz. 6'11" 255 and athletic. Yeah. Future.
Beat Bama this weekend and go to 13-6...I can live with that.
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BTW...500th career win for Bruce Pearl. :bar: :thumsup: #winning
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This team is talented, but like Charles said, "young and dumb"!
If they had an inkling of patience and passing, we might stomp some folks.
Spencer looks lost out there a lot. And reminds me of cinnamon buns.
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Wiley took the game over a couple of times, which was a very good sign for the future. Also a very good sign to see Bryce Brown hit a couple of threes late in the game. Maybe with the weed out of his system, he can get back on track now.
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This team is talented, but like Charles said, "young and dumb"!
If they had an inkling of patience and passing, we might stomp some folks.
Spencer looks lost out there a lot. And reminds me of cinnamon buns.
I noticed that too and it really surprises me. The guy was a human highlight reel coming out of HS. Normally, that translates to the next level much easier than in football. If you can ball, you can ball. (And I know about balls) Actually, he may be the opposite of Cinnybons Bowers. Bowers didn't give a shit. If he got the ball in his hands, he was going to do his thang and damn the results. Spencer may just need to loosen up and start flying around.
Chris Porter was that way. He really didn't have much of a shot. I saw him a lot down here in his HS years and the only way he scored was running the floor and trying to rip down the rim with monster dunks. The thing that benefited Porter was his surrounding cast. There were guys like Doc Robinson, Scotty Pohlman, Reggie Sharp, Daymeon Fishback etc. that could fill it up from the outside. Then, there was 7 footer, Mamadou Enzyme that took care of the paint. Porter could just fly around and make ESPN Top 10 plays.
I think Spencer needs to let it all go and concentrate on nothing but rebounding and rattling the rim. Do whatever you want. Hell, Bruce ain't going to stop you.
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Chris Porter was that way. He really didn't have much of a shot. I saw him a lot down here in his HS years and the only way he scored was running the floor and trying to rip down the rim with monster dunks. The thing that benefited Porter was his surrounding cast. There were guys like Doc Robinson, Scotty Pohlman, Reggie Sharp, Daymeon Fishback etc. that could fill it up from the outside. Then, there was 7 footer, Mamadou Enzyme that took care of the paint. Porter could just fly around and make ESPN Top 10 plays.
(http://www.gifwave.com/media/53347_film-back-to-the-future-delorean.gif)
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I noticed that too and it really surprises me. The guy was a human highlight reel coming out of HS. Normally, that translates to the next level much easier than in football. If you can ball, you can ball. (And I know about balls) Actually, he may be the opposite of Cinnybons Bowers. Bowers didn't give a shit. If he got the ball in his hands, he was going to do his thang and damn the results. Spencer may just need to loosen up and start flying around.
Chris Porter was that way. He really didn't have much of a shot. I saw him a lot down here in his HS years and the only way he scored was running the floor and trying to rip down the rim with monster dunks. The thing that benefited Porter was his surrounding cast. There were guys like Doc Robinson, Scotty Pohlman, Reggie Sharp, Daymeon Fishback etc. that could fill it up from the outside. Then, there was 7 footer, Mamadou Enzyme that took care of the paint. Porter could just fly around and make ESPN Top 10 plays.
I think Spencer needs to let it all go and concentrate on nothing but rebounding and rattling the rim. Do whatever you want. Hell, Bruce ain't going to stop you.
He reminds me of Bowers when he tried to dribble or pass. It ended up in LSUs hands.
They say the Wiley kid is one and done? I agree with Charles. He needs another year. He's good, but he ain't ready yet.
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Ripping them a new one. I love it. Just need to play smart and finish this.
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Win by 20. Very nice.
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Win by 20. Very nice.
I'm so excited and I just can't hide it...
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I'm so excited and I just can't hide it...
I'm about to lose control and I think I like it.
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All over that Bammer ass. Avery Johnson can go use some more Crest and get out of Lee County.
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This is pretty damn good..
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2688456-scout-auburn-celebrates-win-over-alabama
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This is pretty damn good..
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2688456-scout-auburn-celebrates-win-over-alabama (http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2688456-scout-auburn-celebrates-win-over-alabama)
Oh hell. You know you whipped somebody's asa when you put the white boys in!
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Oh hell. You know you whipped somebody's asa when you put the white boys in!
Pearl was his old self at the end of the video. Wish I had of been there. Fun fun.
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Damn good to see an Auburn basketball arena rocking that ass off. Good times. Yeah...good times.
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Taking on the Cocks of the Southern Carolinas tonight 6:30 PM est thats 5:30 cst and 12:45 PM pst.
Going to be a tough one to steal. Cocks are favored by 9.5.
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Taking on the Cocks of the Southern Carolinas tonight 6:30 PM est thats 5:30 cst and 12:45 PM pst.
Going to be a tough one to steal. Cocks are favored by 9.5.
Cocks.
9.5.
Damn it feels good to be a gangsta
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Cocks.
2.5
Damn it feels good to be a gangsta
Fixed
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Taking on the Cocks of the Southern Carolinas tonight 6:30 PM est thats 5:30 cst and 12:45 PM pst.
Going to be a tough one to steal. Cocks are favored by 9.5.
9 1/2 Cock is hard to beat.
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9 1/2 Cock is hard to beat.
Seems like it would be pretty easy to beat. I mean I know this for a fact. So does WT. He's half black.
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Seems like it would be pretty easy to beat. I mean I know this for a fact. So does WT. He's half black.
You've been beating WTs 9"1/2 cock?
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You've been beating WTs 9"1/2 cock?
Well I mean yeah. Who wouldn't want to....I mean, what? How gross! You guys are straight pervs. We're talking about a basketball team from Columbia. Sheesh.
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Well I mean yeah. Who wouldn't want to....I mean, what? How gross! You guys are straight pervs. We're talking about a basketball team from Columbia. Sheesh.
Okay, just so we're clear.
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Okay, just so we're clear.
He likes cocks.
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(http://www.tigersx.com/images/coxn.png)
Can't believe it's still there!
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(http://www.tigersx.com/images/coxn.png)
Can't believe it's still there!
You sir owe me a new monitor. :rofl:
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I'm betting GHs favorite fruit is a cucumber.
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I'm betting GHs favorite fruit is a cucumber.
He loves him some pickle surprise.
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He loves him some pickle surprise.
With a whipped topping.
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Why doesn't GH eat bananas? Because He can't find the zipper!
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Why doesn't GH eat bananas? Because He can't find the zipper!
(http://gifsec.com/wp-content/uploads/GIF/2014/03/Kevin-Hart-Laugh-GIF.gif)
Bananas taste better. Cucumbers are smoother though. Ummm I meant cheaper. Bananas are cheaper. Yeah that's the ticket. You loosers are the worse.
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He loves him some pickle surprise.
Aunt Bea's kerosene pickle. Kinky.
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Turns out those cocks were about 12 1/2 inches.
They should be charged with rape.
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Turns out those cocks were about 12 1/2 inches.
They should be charged with rape.
Are we calling it a rape?
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Are we calling it a rape?
4 out of 5 people enjoy gang rape
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Are we calling it a rape?
Well we did let them didn't we?
That was ugly. UGLY. I know sc was good but didn't Kentucky just ass rape them?
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Well we did let them didn't we?
That was ugly. UGLY. I know sc was good but didn't Kentucky just ass rape them?
It's more of a gray area.
and I'm giving everyone on the last page -30 for missing movie quotes. I even kept it the same movie just sequels. It's like I don't even know you people anymore.
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It's more of a gray area.
and I'm giving everyone on the last page -30 for missing movie quotes. I even kept it the same movie just sequels. It's like I don't even know you people anymore.
The game. I blame the game.
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The game. I blame the game.
or your lack of?
Where is Uncle Sani or Jarhead when you need them?
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Let's go check out the future strip club situation.
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High Five
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or your lack of?
Where is Uncle Sani or Jarhead when you need them?
Gf is cutting bitches. Hard.
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Where is Uncle Sani or Jarhead when you need them?
I thought they would be able to stand on their own...I was wrong.
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High Five
Are we just saying high five now? You aren't actually doing the gesture..how hard is that?
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So, apparently Auburn was a big underdog against TCU but came away with an 8pt win...88-80.
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So, apparently Auburn was a big underdog against TCU but came away with an 8pt win...88-80.
Surprisingly, the SEC went 5-5 in the challenge. UK lost at home to Kansas. I hope Ashley Judd got rock chalk on her nasty ass cooter.
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I hope Ashley Judd got rock chalk on her nasty ass cooter.
Prolly a little more than just rock chalk.
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Are we just pretending last night didn't happen? Cuz I saw a giant turd laid on the floor for the home crowd. 20 or so games in and these kids shouldn't be playing like freshmen anymore.
The defensive effort (especially around the rim) is lackluster at best. Bruce apparently can't get these guys to commit to that end of the court yet.
TN is a mid-tier team, we need to beat those teams if we want to see our lot in life improve any.
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Are we just pretending last night didn't happen? Cuz I saw a giant turd laid on the floor for the home crowd. 20 or so games in and these kids shouldn't be playing like freshmen anymore.
The defensive effort (especially around the rim) is lackluster at best. Bruce apparently can't get these guys to commit to that end of the court yet.
TN is a mid-tier team, we need to beat those teams if we want to see our lot in life improve any.
I have watched us play great on D at times this year. It's almost like if we get cold on O we stop playing tough D until the O gets hot again. Once we get going on O it looks to me like our D steps it up. Last night was painful to watch.
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Can we just petition to play the rest of our games this season on the road? We suck at home.
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This team is bipolar. Can we get them a prescription of lithium?
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Break out dat broom! Pearl's boys get the win in gumpscaloosa to sweep the season series.
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(http://pre09.deviantart.net/1423/th/pre/i/2016/148/5/4/sweep_sticker_by_e_49-da43gns.png)
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I like that much better when it isn't the Cubs doing it to the Cards.
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15-8 (4-6 SEC) with 8 games remaining before the SEC Tourney. They were 11-20 last year.
All remaining games are very winnable as the conference is pretty much even across the board with the exception of a 2-3 teams. UK is supremely talented as always but definitely without the chemistry. They were down 20 to UF last I saw. Don't know how that turned out. Florida may be the best "team" in the league with South Carolina not far off. Mizzou is God awful, even thought they topped Arky tonight. The rest of us are really a whole lot of meh, so get hot and we could be bubble boys.
MSU next at home.
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Serious question, is the SEC guaranteed a certain amount of slots in the big dance.
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Serious question, is the SEC guaranteed a certain amount of slots in the big dance.
No.
I heard a so called expert mention 3 teams and he didn't say 3 or 4. I'm hopeful for at least a 5-3 or 6-2 :haha:regular season finish with two more wins in the conference tourney. That much could (might) get us enough notice to qualify. :bounce: :bounce:
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No.
I heard a so called expert mention 3 teams and he didn't say 3 or 4. I'm hopeful for at least a 5-3 or 6-2 :haha:regular season finish with two more wins in the conference tourney. That much could (might) get us enough notice to qualify. :bounce: :bounce:
Remaining schedule:
Feb. 7–Mississippi State at Auburn 8 p.m. (ESPNU)
Feb. 11–Auburn at Ole Miss 5 p.m. (SECN)
Feb. 14–Florida at Auburn 6 p.m. (SECN
Feb. 18–Auburn at Texas A&M 3 p.m. (ESPNU)
Feb. 21–Auburn at LSU 6 p.m. (SECN)
Feb. 25–Arkansas at Auburn 7:30 (SECN)
March 1–Auburn at Georgia 5:30 (SECN)
March 4–Missouri at Auburn 2:30 p.m. (SECN
That Florida game is the only one I think is a probable loss. We should be able to chalk up the following as Ws: LSU, Ark and Mizz. Split the other four and we hit your mark.
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Serious question, is the SEC guaranteed a certain amount of slots in the big dance.
Only the conference tourney winner has a ticket. Right now, if teams stay fairly consistent the rest of the way, I see 3 guarantees in South Cackalackee, Florida and Kentucky. Arky has 17 wins and a good conference record but that loss to Mizzou definitely goes in the "Strike Against You" column.
I think the only way we get an invite is to finish 6-2 the rest of the way in the regular season and get a couple of W's in the SEC tourney. Could happen with what's in front of us.
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one game at a time, fellas. one game.
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Only the conference tourney winner has a ticket. Right now, if teams stay fairly consistent the rest of the way, I see 3 guarantees in South Cackalackee, Florida and Kentucky. Arky has 17 wins and a good conference record but that loss to Mizzou definitely goes in the "Strike Against You" column.
I think the only way we get an invite is to finish 6-2 the rest of the way in the regular season and get a couple of W's in the SEC tourney. Could happen with what's in front of us.
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Oh hell yeah...What he said!
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one game at a time, fellas. one game.
see above reply.
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Only the conference tourney winner has a ticket. Right now, if teams stay fairly consistent the rest of the way, I see 3 guarantees in South Cackalackee, Florida and Kentucky. Arky has 17 wins and a good conference record but that loss to Mizzou definitely goes in the "Strike Against You" column.
I think the only way we get an invite is to finish 6-2 the rest of the way in the regular season and get a couple of W's in the SEC tourney. Could happen with what's in front of us.
That was the my reasoning for asking. The Mizzou loss hurt like hell along with a couple other losses that should not have been. The non conference schedule and Ws has been stronger than I can ever remember....at least recent history anyway. For instance, the win against TCU. With that being said, I feel like all has balanced itself. Now, it's like part 2 of the season. The real make you or break you. If Auburn has any hunger to make the Dance, they best show up and show out from now until the the conference tourney.
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one game at a time, fellas. one game.
Lovelly
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Lovelly
Dark Pink Jerseys.
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Win the whole fucking thing
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Hey bartender! Jobu needs a refill!
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Almost let that one slip away, but solid home win.
There was actual offense being run...multiple passes and errthing.
One game down. It was lovelly.
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Almost let that one slip away, but solid home win.
There was actual offense being run...multiple passes and errthing.
One game down. It was lovelly.
16-8 (5-6)
I watched the last 2 minutes, which took 8 hours and 47 minutes in actual time. I kept thinking, "Here we go again." Can't dribble. Can't throw the ball in bounds. No plays to get it in bounds. MSU down 9 and their guy makes a routine head fake behind the arc and Brown jumps 16 feet in the air to foul him and give him 3 free throws with about 20 seconds left. Are we brain dead?
But then, something happened that's almost never happened the last 10 years. We found a way to hang on. We're actually winning those close games this year. We're hitting enough clutch free throws and making enough plays to be 16-8 and not 10-14 like we'd have been in years past. This team makes me want to kick puppies. But damn, we've got a chance to make some real noise here.
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Almost let that one slip away, but solid home win.
There was actual offense being run...multiple passes and errthing.
One game down. It was lovelly.
The announcing team was horrendous.
They argued with each other. They said stupid things. The woman was an idiot.
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The announcing team was horrendous.
They argued with each other. They said stupid things. The woman was an idiot.
Now THIS is spot freakin' on! Worst I've heard in some time.
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The announcing team was horrendous.
They argued with each other. They said stupid things. The woman was an idiot.
All the broadcast teams suck. They're entirely superfluous.
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The announcing team was horrendous.
They argued with each other. They said stupid things. The woman was an idiot.
I just listen to Sonny Smith anyway. I love his insight.
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The announcing team was horrendous.
The woman was an idiot.
Well she's a woman so........
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Well she's a woman so........
So Dallas is really a woman?
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16-8 (5-6)
I watched the last 2 minutes, which took 8 hours and 47 minutes in actual time. I kept thinking, "Here we go again." Can't dribble. Can't throw the ball in bounds. No plays to get it in bounds. MSU down 9 and their guy makes a routine head fake behind the arc and Brown jumps 16 feet in the air to foul him and give him 3 free throws with about 20 seconds left. Are we brain dead?
But then, something happened that's almost never happened the last 10 years. We found a way to hang on. We're actually winning those close games this year. We're hitting enough clutch free throws and making enough plays to be 16-8 and not 10-14 like we'd have been in years past. This team makes me want to kick puppies. But damn, we've got a chance to make some real noise here.
I see you have both basis covered
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I see you have both basis covered
Absolutely! They're my Tiggers. My Boyzzz. My BFF's.
And I spend half the game going :facepalm:
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Absolutely! They're my Tiggers. My Boyzzz. My BFF's.
And I spend half the game going :facepalm:
For approximately 1/2 or 67.9% of every game I think, "these guys could beat Kentucky." Then for the other 43.8% of the time, I think my 7th-9th grade team could beat them.
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For approximately 1/2 or 67.9% of every game I think, "these guys could beat Kentucky." Then for the other 43.8% of the time, I think my 7th-9th grade team could beat them.
That's almost 253/309ths of how I feel.
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For approximately 1/2 or 67.9% of every game I think, "these guys could beat Kentucky." Then for the other 43.8% of the time, I think my 7th-9th grade team could beat them.
yeah but your team is on a losing streak.
Go Tigahs.
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yeah but your team is on a losing streak.
Go Tigahs.
One game a streak does not make.
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All the broadcast teams suck. They're entirely superfluous.
Now you are just being obtuse
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Now you are just being obtuse
I'll pull you out of that one-bunk Hilton and cast you down with the Sodomites. You'll think you've been fucked by a train!
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You'll think you've been fucked by a train!
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Absolutely! They're my Tiggers. My Boyzzz. My BFF's.
And I spend half the game going :facepalm:
These are true words.
Looking at our record it just occurred to me that we are only 4 from winning 20. When's the last time we won 20??
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These are true words.
Looking at our record it just occurred to me that we are only 4 from winning 20. When's the last time we won 20??
If we hit 20, the Sani jizz will be skrong.
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If we hit 20, the Sani jizz will be skrong.
Anyone know where I can find an LSU truck? I need to make a deposit.
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Anyone know where I can find an LSU truck? I need to make a deposit.
Hold your horses hoss.
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Hold your horses hoss.
That was no horse....It was some Alabama black snake.
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That was no horse....It was some Alabama black snake.
The black mamba is one the deadliest snakes on earth. And very corrosive to truck bed paint.
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The black mamba is one the deadliest snakes on earth. And very corrosive to truck bed paint.
Only if left in the bed. Knowing that it was a truck that belonged to LSU folks I'm sure it didn't stay there long. I imagine it was scooped up quickly and thrown into a pot of nutria jambalaya.
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The black mamba is one the deadliest snakes on earth.
The amount of venom that can be delivered from a single bite can be gargantuan. You know, I've always liked that word... 'gargantuan'... so rarely have an opportunity to use it in a sentence.
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We've been riding the Pearllercoaster up and down all year and right now, we're at a point where this team can do some things that haven't been done in about 15 years. It's all in front of them. But quietly, the overall season in D1 ball is shaping up to be one of the most competitive ever. March Madness could be off the charts. I can't think of one team in the entire thing that I would say, "Yeah, they're one of the favorites."
Gonzaga is undefeated and #1. I've bet on them every year and they've folded like a cheap shirt each and every time. They're good but they've played nobody. Returning champ, Villanova, is #2 but I couldn't name a soul on their roster. Kansas is the team that seems to play all the big games and find a way to pull every single one out. Maybe Rock Chalk. But when you look from #2 to #20, there's only a couple of losses separating all of them.
My Dookies sit at #18 and they just knocked off Top 10 North Carolina. They've struggled to 5 losses but might be putting it together at the right time. The Tarheels are supremely talented, as good as anyone in the country. Then there are teams like Louisville, Oregon, Baylor, Wisconsin, UCLA etc. They're all damn good. The SEC has 3 teams in the top 20, UK, Florida and USCe, who may drop back a ways after losing to Bama.
Oregon and UCLA are going at it right now and that should be a hell of a game. Just an observation but I think everybody's bracket will be destroyed by day 2 this year. Good stuff.
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How do you give up 63 in a half?
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How do you give up 63 in a half?
Defense-clap-clap-Defense-clap-clap
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This is like the 2nd or 3rd time AU has blown a huge halftime lead. A team that does this, does not deserve to be in the big dance.
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Do not want to discuss.
Moving right along!
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Defense-clap-clap-Defense-clap-clap
Sixty four in the second half tonight. That's 127 second half points in the last two games.
Ted Roof is giggling.
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Sixty four in the second half tonight. That's 127 second half points in the last two games.
Ted Roof is giggling.
Pearl can recruit but we aren't going anywhere.
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I had a thought the other day, which is unusual since I don't often have those. And I'm actually fo realz in proposing this. Hire Sonny Smith as an assistant. Put him in charge of changing the way they rebound at both ends of the floor. That's it. Simple!
Coach Smith rarely had guys over 6'4" to 6'6" other than maybe Chuck Person and Chris Morris. They were always at or near the top of the league in rebounding. They knew how to get physical underneath, get position and attack the loose balls. We're sitting 11th overall in the league in rebounding and I'll bet the number of offensive rebounds for our opponents is astounding.
Fix that phase of the game and while it won't cure all the defensive woes, it would improve the D significantly.
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I had a thought the other day, which is unusual since I don't often have those. And I'm actually fo realz in proposing this. Hire Sonny Smith as an assistant. Put him in charge of changing the way they rebound at both ends of the floor. That's it. Simple!
Coach Smith rarely had guys over 6'4" to 6'6" other than maybe Chuck Person and Chris Morris. They were always at or near the top of the league in rebounding. They knew how to get physical underneath, get position and attack the loose balls. We're sitting 11th overall in the league in rebounding and I'll bet the number of offensive rebounds for our opponents is astounding.
Fix that phase of the game and while it won't cure all the defensive woes, it would improve the D significantly.
Basic defense is a problem for us. They ran the fucking back door cut about 4 times in a row on us. We got our lunch money taken by a fucking kid named "Canyon."
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Basic defense is a problem for us. They ran the fucking back door cut about 4 times in a row on us. We got our lunch money taken by a fucking kid named "Canyon."
I agree, but check out this concept. We don't run an offense. The only thing remotely resembling an offense that we've run is passing the ball around the perimeter until we get an open 3, or a guard drives the lane and either shoots or dishes/kicks it out. That's it. That's the entirety of the offensive sets since Pearl arrived.
How do you teach defense against actual offensive sets/plays when you don't/can't run them yourself?
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That's fair.
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I agree, but check out this concept. We don't run an offense. The only thing remotely resembling an offense that we've run is passing the ball around the perimeter until we get an open 3, or a guard drives the lane and either shoots or dishes/kicks it out. That's it. That's the entirety of the offensive sets since Pearl arrived.
How do you teach defense against actual offensive sets/plays when you don't/can't run them yourself?
You just don't know anything about big boy basketball. We run that play where we pass it a couple of times on the perimeter and then somebody launches a contested three and then watches while the other team grabs the rebound and takes it down for an easy layup. That one is very difficult to implement.
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I'm going to go ahead and say it is what it is. Pearl has a history of very good success everywhere he's been. He hasn't forgotten how to coach or what got him all those wins at different places. I remember his teams at Tennessee, but I honestly couldn't tell you what style they played or if there was some particular offense they ran. The one thing I do remember is them being very big and athletic. I think he had some 6'9" guy named Chism or some shit that always seemed to wreak havoc in the middle.
Ultimately, I think Pearl's success is going to come from simply out-athleting (If that's a word) most other teams. Even with no real go to offense, we still can score in bunches at times. It may just be that he needs a couple more recruiting classes to load the wagon up and say, "I'll put mine against yours and we'll see who scores more."
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We have basketball ejaculation dysfunction. We are fine early on but can't finish at all. Can't keep leaving the partner hanging like that.
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I'm going to go ahead and say it is what it is. Pearl has a history of very good success everywhere he's been. He hasn't forgotten how to coach or what got him all those wins at different places. I remember his teams at Tennessee, but I honestly couldn't tell you what style they played or if there was some particular offense they ran. The one thing I do remember is them being very big and athletic. I think he had some 6'9" guy named Chism or some shoot that always seemed to wreak havoc in the middle.
Ultimately, I think Pearl's success is going to come from simply out-athleting (If that's a word) most other teams. Even with no real go to offense, we still can score in bunches at times. It may just be that he needs a couple more recruiting classes to load the wagon up and say, "I'll put mine against yours and we'll see who scores more."
His Tennessee teams ran his version of 40 minutes of hell. So far at Auburn, it's 31 minutes of mildly uncomfortable.
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His Tennessee teams ran his version of 40 minutes of hell. So far at Auburn, it's 31 minutes of mildly uncomfortable.
Coach, your team was down all game until about 10 minutes to go and then it seemed that Auburn ran out of gas.
Yeah that's right. Coach Pearl has a really good team over there and they had us feeling somewhat uneasy for most of the game.
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His Tennessee teams ran his version of 40 minutes of hell. So far at Auburn, it's 31 minutes of mildly uncomfortable.
This would be seriously funny t-shirt material. On the front:
Picture of Bruce. AUBURN BASKETBALL Then the "40 minutes of hell" with the circle/slash around it. On the back:
31 MINUTES OF MILDLY UNCOMFORTABLE
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I'm going to go ahead and say it is what it is. Pearl has a history of very good success everywhere he's been. He hasn't forgotten how to coach or what got him all those wins at different places. I remember his teams at Tennessee, but I honestly couldn't tell you what style they played or if there was some particular offense they ran. The one thing I do remember is them being very big and athletic. I think he had some 6'9" guy named Chism or some shit that always seemed to wreak havoc in the middle.
Ultimately, I think Pearl's success is going to come from simply out-athleting (If that's a word) most other teams. Even with no real go to offense, we still can score in bunches at times. It may just be that he needs a couple more recruiting classes to load the wagon up and say, "I'll put mine against yours and we'll see who scores more."
Say it baby say it
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Well...
Supposedly there's a push at LSU to fire their basketball coach if the Bengalis lose tonight's game to "a terrible Auburn team."
Would that be a record if we got two LSU coaches axed in a single season?
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Well...
Supposedly there's a push at LSU to fire their basketball coach if the Bengalis lose tonight's game to "a terrible Auburn team."
Would that be a record if we got two LSU coaches axed in a single season?
Here's their chance. Good guys hang 98 on LSWho on the road for 20+ point win. They did what you would expect them to do against a team reeling like the Faux Tigahs. But then, we've been a little punch drunk ourselves lately.
Pearl's bunch can light it up big time when they're on their game. Is it just me, or does it seem like the SEC overall is putting up some big numbers this year? I still don't see anyone going very far. Florida looks pretty strong. UK is talented as always. But the league seems to be about the same as always after that.
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Looking at the standings, the SEC actually has 4 teams with 20 or more wins.
UF 23-5 13-2
UK 22-5 12-2
USCe 20-8 10-5
Arky 20-7 9-5
I'd say a couple more wins for South Cakalake and the Hogs has them dancing with good conference records. Bama is only 16-10 but 9-5 in conference, which means they could get hot and reel off a few wins and make the dance too based on the conference record. Our guys would have to get 3-4 wins the rest of the way and in the tourney to even sniff at 17-11 and 6-9. Doable if you put up 90+ every night and play a tiny bit of D. Hey, so you're saying there's a chance?
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Looking at the standings, the SEC actually has 4 teams with 20 or more wins.
UF 23-5 13-2
UK 22-5 12-2
USCe 20-8 10-5
Arky 20-7 9-5
I'd say a couple more wins for South Cakalake and the Hogs has them dancing with good conference records. Bama is only 16-10 but 9-5 in conference, which means they could get hot and reel off a few wins and make the dance too based on the conference record. Our guys would have to get 3-4 wins the rest of the way and in the tourney to even sniff at 17-11 and 6-9. Doable if you put up 90+ every night and play a tiny bit of D. Hey, so you're saying there's a chance?
Auburn MBB has its 1st winning season in 8 years starting 4 frosh and playing DI's No. 71 schedule. ($1 to nook)
Gotta walk before you can run.
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Auburn MBB has its 1st winning season in 8 years starting 4 frosh and playing DI's No. 71 schedule. ($1 to nook)
Gotta walk before you can run.
Walking is a turnover.
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Walking is a turnover.
^^This^^
Plus, if you move your feet a little faster than walking pace, you tend to play better defense.
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^^This^^
Plus, if you move your feet a little faster than walking pace, you tend to play better defense.
And, if your 3rd grader is complaining about a guy reaching in, telling him to elbow the guy in the nose so he backs off is apparently bad sportsmanship. But I say What Would Barkley Do?
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And, if your 3rd grader is complaining about a guy reaching in, telling him to elbow the guy in the nose so he backs off is apparently bad sportsmanship. But I say What Would Barkley Do?
What about teaching the Mutumbo block finger wag?
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What about teaching the Mutumbo block finger wag?
You teach GF Jr to do that, and I'll teach AUJ Jr the Bobby Knight Chair throw.
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Tigers lose again. Got swept by an average UGA. 17-13 (6-11) NIT would be a reach at best.
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Tigers lose again. Got swept by an average UGA. 17-13 (6-11) NIT would be a reach at best.
Hard to believe when you are a rebounding machine like AU!
I watched til the half. Pathetic once again. I've seen better passes in jr high than some of these guys throw.
Very talented but no discipline at all.
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Big leads have been our Achilles heel all season.
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Big leads have been our Achilles heel all season.
No doubt. We simply cannot keep having to come from ahead.
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No doubt. We simply cannot keep having to come from ahead.
We have that "snatching defeat from the jaws of victory" thing down pat.
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Struggling at half with the worst team in the league. Maybe they'll mercifully end our season.
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Headed to OT in typical AU fashion. Up 6 with 16 seconds to go and they let Liberal Fuck U hit a 3. In bounds to Harper, who dribbles down court and sticks his arm out and then elbows the guy running beside him, who flops. Offensive foul. LFU takes it down, misses a 3, easily gets the offensive rebound while AU stands and watches, throws it out for a second attempt at a 3. Bang. Overtime. I'm headed to bed. I don't care.
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Well, at least that's over.
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Well that was some shit.
What fuckery
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Headed to OT in typical AU fashion. Up 6 with 16 seconds to go and they let Liberal Fuck U hit a 3. In bounds to Harper, who dribbles down court and sticks his arm out and then elbows the guy running beside him, who flops. Offensive foul. LFU takes it down, misses a 3, easily gets the offensive rebound while AU stands and watches, throws it out for a second attempt at a 3. Bang. Overtime. I'm headed to bed. I don't care.
I love Pearl. I really do. But I'll be damned if I didn't think he was a better coach than this. Honestly, I should have seen the writing on the wall like you did...but holy shit his teams have played awful at Auburn. I don't get it. I don't get why. This dude was a legit coach coming in and now we settle to launch a bullshit 3 80% of the trips down court? I don't get it at all...
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Headed to OT in typical AU fashion. Up 6 with 16 seconds to go and they let Liberal Fuck U hit a 3. In bounds to Harper, who dribbles down court and sticks his arm out and then elbows the guy running beside him, who flops. Offensive foul. LFU takes it down, misses a 3, easily gets the offensive rebound while AU stands and watches, throws it out for a second attempt at a 3. Bang. Overtime. I'm headed to bed. I don't care.
And defense...holy fuck the defense. I know this is supposed to Be Chuck Person's responsibility...so what happens now? There has got to be a change somewhere, because this shit show is pathetic...
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I love Pearl. I really do. But I'll be damned if I didn't think he was a better coach than this. Honestly, I should have seen the writing on the wall like you did...but holy shit his teams have played awful at Auburn. I don't get it. I don't get why. This dude was a legit coach coming in and now we settle to launch a bullshit 3 80% of the trips down court? I don't get it at all...
Agree
I'm starting to question how good a coach he really is. As in, was Tennessee the anomaly for him. And this is the norm? Not saying he's bad. Just not elite like we thought.
That said, Fuk this team. That was pathetic. No excuse. The players. The coach. All should have their tails tucked today. They should feel every bit as bad as they probably do. Actually more.
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I love Pearl. I really do. But I'll be damned if I didn't think he was a better coach than this. Honestly, I should have seen the writing on the wall like you did...but holy shit his teams have played awful at Auburn. I don't get it. I don't get why. This dude was a legit coach coming in and now we settle to launch a bullshit 3 80% of the trips down court? I don't get it at all...
I think I posted something earlier about his record before AU. (Memory lapse at old age) 10 seasons, all winning records and 8 trips to the Dance. Mostly 20 or more win seasons. The guy has to have the right recipe tucked away somewhere. You don't go to the Dance 8 times by just rolling the ball out there and saying, "Have fun."
Is he coaching differently? No way I can sit here and tell you what style he ran at UT. But they won and did it on a pretty high level. Is this a total departure from what he did in Knoxville?
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I think I posted something earlier about his record before AU. (Memory lapse at old age) 10 seasons, all winning records and 8 trips to the Dance. Mostly 20 or more win seasons. The guy has to have the right recipe tucked away somewhere. You don't go to the Dance 8 times by just rolling the ball out there and saying, "Have fun."
Is he coaching differently? No way I can sit here and tell you what style he ran at UT. But they won and did it on a pretty high level. Is this a total departure from what he did in Knoxville?
So, are you calling for Pearl's job or not?
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So, are you calling for Pearl's job or not?
Look, I understand the decision is mine and mine alone. I also know a lot of fans are waiting anxiously for that decision. But, I'll tell you the same thing I say every year. Coach Pearl and I are going to sit down at the end of the season and talk about the state of the program and his vision for the future. Right now, it's too soon to do that with Coach Pearl and his guys waiting to see what seed they get and what region they'll be sent to. Admittedly, it hasn't been the season I'm sure Coach Pearl wanted, so I know he expects a little lower seed than normal and they may have to travel out west.
We'll let the dust settle on all that before we start talking about next season. In the meantime, my full support is with Coach Pearl and the Auburn basketball program.
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I like Pearl's passion. I like his energy.
But.
There's this thing going on with AU basketball. We don't have the same guys year to year. It was that way under Lebo, it was that way under Barbee. We're always rolling out an entirely new lineup. Most of the night we were running four freshmen and a sophomore. Maybe I'm wrong, but unless you're Kentucky you have to have at least one guy on the floor who has a little experience and can be the leader.
There were times I saw something I thought was on the verge of being pretty damn good this year. And there were times I saw what I saw last night. Kids who don't know how to win together, kids who have no idea how to finish the deal. We blew huge leads against Ole Miss, and twice against Georgia. Win those three and maybe close out a couple of others we had chances at the end? This is an NIT-level team at least.
If we don't lose three or four of these guys to whatever in the offseason then I think you let Pearl go one more season. If he can't get these kids to the NCAAs at that point? Abolish the program. There's no need to subject Auburn fans to that level of shittopia.
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I truly believe that we should simply leave Pearl alone. Give him carte Blanche. He's the best chance we have at ever having a decent program again. If he doesn't turn it around, then just don't worry about it.
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Here's my armchair QB/Point Guard suggestion. Pearl needs to do exactly what we think or hope Malzahn is going to do. He needs to be the face, the energy, the recruiter supreme etc. of the program. Then he needs to hire someone to run his offense (An actual offense) and someone better to run his defense. I made the proposal earlier and I wasn't just funnin' around neither. Hire Sonny Smith back simply to teach this bunch how to rebound and play D. Most don't remember Sonny's style but that's 2 things his teams could always do, regardless of size.
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If we shut the program down, can we start a Hockey team?
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I truly believe that we should simply leave Pearl alone. Give him carte Blanche. He's the best chance we have at ever having a decent program again. If he doesn't turn it around, then just don't worry about it.
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If we shut the program down, can we start a Hockey team?
We already have a hockey team. They have uniforms and everything.
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Get a bench coach to run practices that lives and breathes defense.
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We already have a hockey team. They have uniforms and everything.
https://youtu.be/VHMi-j7W2gM
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I've said it before and I'll say it again, if we can't win at basketball with Bruce fuckin' Pearl, we can't win at basketball. So it shall always be.
It truly baffles the mind. He's kicking complete ass at recruiting. As has been said he's A++ at being the "Face" of the team and promoting the brand, whether that be on campus or with ESPN talking heads. Every program in the nation but maybe 2 or 3 would have killed to win the Bruce Pearl lottery when we ended up getting him.
Even if we continue to roll around in this mire for the next decade, I'll take it as "Welp. That's the best we can do. We will never make it to a tournament again." Silly to believe we can ever do better than Pearl. Something else is not right. Not sure what.
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I love Pearl. I really do. But I'll be damned if I didn't think he was a better coach than this. Honestly, I should have seen the writing on the wall like you did...but holy shit his teams have played awful at Auburn. I don't get it. I don't get why. This dude was a legit coach coming in and now we settle to launch a bullshit 3 80% of the trips down court? I don't get it at all...
I don't like the excuse especially not when it comes to our poor showing on Defense. But I'm gonna go ahead and say we are really young and I know all freshman teams have won the damn ship, but we aren't those teams so shuddddup. I'm still fully aboard the Orange Pearl. I thought this year was a good chance at an NIT but was unrealistic for NCAA.
I think next year is no excuse (except maybe injuries) NCAA or bust. I don't know that I would still get rid of Pearl if we didn't make the NCAA next year but he would be on 20' seas (and I would still probably give the man a lifetime contract). I still believe he knows what he is doing, and this is how he has always coached. That said, last night's game was pretty abysmal.
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I've said it before and I'll say it again, if we can't win at basketball with Bruce fuckin' Pearl, we can't win at basketball. So it shall always be.
It truly baffles the mind. He's kicking complete ass at recruiting. As has been said he's A++ at being the "Face" of the team and promoting the brand, whether that be on campus or with ESPN talking heads. Every program in the nation but maybe 2 or 3 would have killed to win the Bruce Pearl lottery when we ended up getting him.
Even if we continue to roll around in this mire for the next decade, I'll take it as "Welp. That's the best we can do. We will never make it to a tournament again." Silly to believe we can ever do better than Pearl. Something else is not right. Not sure what.
This is 100% accurate and I have said the same thing, we don't do better than Pearl IMO. We have never recruited like this. If he can't turn it around I think you dump the fucking program. Give the money to women's softball and equestrian.
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I've said it before and I'll say it again, if we can't win at basketball with Bruce fuckin' Pearl, we can't win at basketball. So it shall always be.
It truly baffles the mind. He's kicking complete ass at recruiting. As has been said he's A++ at being the "Face" of the team and promoting the brand, whether that be on campus or with ESPN talking heads. Every program in the nation but maybe 2 or 3 would have killed to win the Bruce Pearl lottery when we ended up getting him.
Even if we continue to roll around in this mire for the next decade, I'll take it as "Welp. That's the best we can do. We will never make it to a tournament again." Silly to believe we can ever do better than Pearl. Something else is not right. Not sure what.
At this point, I really think it's a matter of what I said earlier. Let him keep bringing in more and better talent every year until his teams can out-athlete most other clubs. I don't put much stock in the "we're so young" argument. Not at this point in the season when you've played over 30 games that include Perdue, Oklahoma, UConn, Kentucky, Florida etc. But these guys will be back and more mature and hopefully a good bit better next year. Add 2-3 big time recruits and maybe it will just get to the point where every game we win is 97-94.
Unless Pearl hires different assistants and turns the schemes on offense and defense over to them, it's going to be skreet ball 101. If we're high flying and scoring 90+ a game, then I can live with that as Auburn basketball.
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I've said it before and I'll say it again, if we can't win at basketball with Bruce fuckin' Pearl, we can't win at basketball. So it shall always be.
It truly baffles the mind. He's kicking complete ass at recruiting. As has been said he's A++ at being the "Face" of the team and promoting the brand, whether that be on campus or with ESPN talking heads. Every program in the nation but maybe 2 or 3 would have killed to win the Bruce Pearl lottery when we ended up getting him.
Even if we continue to roll around in this mire for the next decade, I'll take it as "Welp. That's the best we can do. We will never make it to a tournament again." Silly to believe we can ever do better than Pearl. Something else is not right. Not sure what.
100% agree. I am still ok with giving him a lifetime contract. I just thought he was a better coach. Maybe he is, but his offense and defense look like shit. If Pearl can't win at Auburn, I don't know who can. So if he can't win, at least he is a damn fine person to promote the program and at least give us some false hope. Before their was no hope.
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Why can Wichita State, Butler, and Davidson put together good basketball programs but Auburn can't?
I honestly believe it has something to do with wanting to recruit the athletic studs from the AAU circuit.
Auburn will never be the kind of program that will win a national championship. It's just not going to happen, and we need to stop striving to be that kind of program. We could and should have a team of solid basketball players who make smart decisions, pass the ball, go for the layup, and avoid costly turnovers. Looking for those NBA-caliber kids to come save us with a hotshot coach like Pearl isn't going to work.
Maybe old fashioned basketball is boring to some people, but I guarantee fans would have fun if we were winning 25 games a year.
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Why can Wichita State, Butler, and Davidson put together good basketball programs but Auburn can't?
I honestly believe it has something to do with wanting to recruit the athletic studs from the AAU circuit.
Auburn will never be the kind of program that will win a national championship. It's just not going to happen, and we need to stop striving to be that kind of program. We could and should have a team of solid basketball players who make smart decisions, pass the ball, go for the layup, and avoid costly turnovers. Looking for those NBA-caliber kids to come save us with a hotshot coach like Pearl isn't going to work.
Maybe old fashioned basketball is boring to some people, but I guarantee fans would have fun if we were winning 25 games a year.
Resource allocation. See also, football teams.
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Coach Pearl presser at 1. Rut-roh shaggy.
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Coach Pearl presser at 1. Rut-roh shaggy.
@WarBlogle: Bruce Pearl pretty much says it’s NIT or nothing, and that he doesn’t expect NIT. #auburn
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@WarBlogle: Bruce Pearl pretty much says it’s NIT or nothing, and that he doesn’t expect NIT. #auburn
Whew! I thought maybe he was leaving for Georgia State.
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Whew! I thought maybe he was leaving for Georgia State.
Dodged a bullet.
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Why can Wichita State, Butler, and Davidson put together good basketball programs but Auburn can't?
I honestly believe it has something to do with wanting to recruit the athletic studs from the AAU circuit.
Auburn will never be the kind of program that will win a national championship. It's just not going to happen, and we need to stop striving to be that kind of program. We could and should have a team of solid basketball players who make smart decisions, pass the ball, go for the layup, and avoid costly turnovers. Looking for those NBA-caliber kids to come save us with a hotshot coach like Pearl isn't going to work.
Maybe old fashioned basketball is boring to some people, but I guarantee fans would have fun if we were winning 25 games a year.
So would Kansas fans and North Carolina fans and Duke fans Arizona fans....
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Resource allocation. See also, football teams.
Do you need a ton of resources to recruit the same kind of basketball players that Butler's getting?
How about Wisconsin who beat arguably the greatest basketball team of all time a few years ago?
We need less three point shots, less turnovers, and a more efficient passing game. That seems to be the key to these teams that are getting into the NCAA tournament. You can find a few white kids to help out.
Pearl is the kind of recruiter that's going after the high star players. Auburn will never get enough of those recruits to actually make a run, so we might as well sit back and be a consistent middle tier program that plays consistent basketball.
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So would Kansas fans and North Carolina fans and Duke fans Arizona fans....
Those schools regularly post 30+ win seasons. 25 total wins with a round or two in the NCAA tournament would make Auburn a happy fanbase.
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Do you need a ton of resources to recruit the same kind of basketball players that Butler's getting?
How about Wisconsin who beat arguably the greatest basketball team of all time a few years ago?
We need less three point shots, less turnovers, and a more efficient passing game. That seems to be the key to these teams that are getting into the NCAA tournament. You can find a few white kids to help out.
Pearl is the kind of recruiter that's going after the high star players. Auburn will never get enough of those recruits to actually make a run, so we might as well sit back and be a consistent middle tier program that plays consistent basketball.
Your suggestion that we need shittier (and implicitly whiter) players is an odd one.
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Your suggestion that we need shittier (and implicitly whiter) players is an odd one.
https://youtu.be/fgJ2CaTfaxU
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TJ Lang is transferring.
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TJ Lang is transferring.
Hate that for him, but there are only so many minutes to go around.
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Hate to say this, but that's the beginning of shoring up some defense. He could shoot the 3, but his matador defense was painful to watch.
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Hate to say this, but that's the beginning of shoring up some defense. He could shoot the 3, but his matador defense was painful to watch.
How much of that had to do with being a traditional SF and having to play PF against bigger and stronger guys because we had injuries?
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How much of that had to do with being a traditional SF and having to play PF against bigger and stronger guys because we had injuries?
No more than 31.4775%
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No more than 31.4775%
Exactly! A little over half.