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by Captain Obvious
Thu May 07, 2020 5:09 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Nico Mannion
Replies: 609
Views: 51925

Re: Nico Mannion

MountainCat wrote:Shouldn't this thread be moved to the G-League Forum? I'm ready to move on...

...just saying
Thank you! Please let this thread die. Personally I couldn't care less what happens to him. Huge disappointment.
by Captain Obvious
Sun Apr 26, 2020 7:16 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: let's talk '20
Replies: 1709
Views: 115488

Re: let's talk '20

Hoping he picks us but predicting he picks UNC.
by Captain Obvious
Sun Apr 12, 2020 6:39 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: let's talk '20
Replies: 1709
Views: 115488

Re: let's talk '20

Chicat wrote:
Captain Obvious wrote:Excellent decision by Williams IMHO.
Your trolling is subpar as per usual. At least put some effort into it.
At least your old lady appreciated my effort. :lol:
by Captain Obvious
Sun Apr 12, 2020 2:49 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: let's talk '20
Replies: 1709
Views: 115488

Re: let's talk '20

https://twitter.com/therealZiaire/status/1249435093124276225 Excellent decision by Williams IMHO. Our win streak against Stanford will be ending very soon. Thank God Miller's time is short barring a miracle. Hopefully Sumlin goes bye bye soon thereafter. It's hard to fathom but certainly possible t...
by Captain Obvious
Mon Mar 16, 2020 6:21 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: The 2020-2021 Season Thread
Replies: 1996
Views: 93508

Re: The 2020-2021 Season Thread

My prediction is one of the 3 freshman (besides Koloko) will be back. My prediction is none of them will be back. Neither will Williams IMHO. His knee issues are too extensive and persistent to risk returning. At this point next year is looking pretty dismal. It will only get worse when the NCAA dr...
by Captain Obvious
Sun Mar 15, 2020 10:08 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Official Bracketology Thread
Replies: 4491
Views: 3185325

Re: Official Bracketology Thread

https://twitter.com/ESPNLunardi/status/1238234913599619072 A small underdog to get out of the round of 64. On a professional level, Miller is lucky this thing was called off. He's very lucky indeed. Not that our spineless AD and President would have fired him though. At least we don't have to suffe...
by Captain Obvious
Thu Mar 12, 2020 6:33 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: 2020 PAC-12 Tournament thread
Replies: 200
Views: 10452

Re: 2020 PAC-12 Tournament thread

Alieberman wrote:I think Arizona just won it's last game of the season.

Hang the Banner!!!!!!
They did. The banner should read 2019-2020 NCAA Underachievement Champions. :lol:
by Captain Obvious
Wed Mar 11, 2020 5:24 pm
Forum: Basketball Arch Rivals
Topic: Sean Miller
Replies: 14639
Views: 799355

Re: Sean Miller

enfuego wrote:UA has too much talent, even young talent, to be this average.
Couldn't agree more. It's become par for the course if you're an Arizona basketball fan. I'm desensitized to the mediocrity at this point.
by Captain Obvious
Tue Mar 10, 2020 6:25 pm
Forum: Basketball Arch Rivals
Topic: Sean Miller
Replies: 14639
Views: 799355

Re: Sean Miller

ESPN: What is the biggest impact Sean Miller has had on you? Green: Holding me accountable. ... He is not afraid to get on me. He doesn't care who you are, where you come from, he will get onto me and will do it in a way in which I can understand. Not too many coaches will really go out there to re...
by Captain Obvious
Tue Mar 10, 2020 6:12 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: 2020 PAC-12 Tournament thread
Replies: 200
Views: 10452

Re: 2020 PAC-12 Tournament thread

I read ESPN has us playing Oklahoma in a possible 8/9 matchup. We all know how that ends. Oklahoma has owned us through the years in the NCAA tournament. They've eliminated us three times including our best team ever in 1988. Let's face reality; we're going to lose to Washington again tomorrow. I''l...
by Captain Obvious
Sun Mar 08, 2020 12:14 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: The 2019-2020 Season Thread
Replies: 3386
Views: 199521

Re: The 2019-2020 Season Thread

Nico declares for the draft before the conference tourney even starts. https://twitter.com/Ballislife/status/1236711026151784448 Expected this but the timing proves he's checked out. Couldn't he have waited until after we lose in game one of the NCAA's? It's like rats running from a sinking ship at...
by Captain Obvious
Sat Mar 07, 2020 9:09 pm
Forum: Official Basketball Game Threads
Topic: (M) Game 31, Arizona vs Washington (2019-2020)
Replies: 92
Views: 3947

Re: (M) Game 31, Arizona vs Washington (2019-2020)

U.P. Zona Fan wrote:I know.
Here's another insight, if we go 1 for 5 to close the season with our last two losses to the last place team in the PAC, do we make the NCAA tournament?
I think it's very possible we don't or end up in a play in game and lose to AssU.
by Captain Obvious
Sat Mar 07, 2020 8:56 pm
Forum: Official Basketball Game Threads
Topic: (M) Game 31, Arizona vs Washington (2019-2020)
Replies: 92
Views: 3947

Re: (M) Game 31, Arizona vs Washington (2019-2020)

It's amazing to me a team with so much talent (supposedly) could be so flawlessly inept. It's proof all that glitters is not gold. Just a nightmare to watch. Thank God it ends soon.
by Captain Obvious
Sat Mar 07, 2020 8:08 pm
Forum: Official Basketball Game Threads
Topic: (M) Game 31, Arizona vs Washington (2019-2020)
Replies: 92
Views: 3947

Re: (M) Game 31, Arizona vs Washington (2019-2020)

I'll miss Stone. Appreciate his effort and dependability. And a 4.0 GPA. Well done and thank you!
by Captain Obvious
Sat Mar 07, 2020 7:46 pm
Forum: Official Basketball Game Threads
Topic: (M) Game 31, Arizona vs Washington (2019-2020)
Replies: 92
Views: 3947

Re: (M) Game 31, Arizona vs Washington (2019-2020)

AZCatGirl wrote:And this is now a meaningless game. Yawn.

Well senior day festivities should be interesting. Will Max and Chase participate? And if so how awkward will it be?
They should just cancel it. The only thing worth celebrating is neither will be coming back.
by Captain Obvious
Sat Mar 07, 2020 5:09 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: 2020 PAC-12 Tournament thread
Replies: 200
Views: 10452

Re: 2020 PAC-12 Tournament thread

I couldn't care less what our seed is in either tournament. Won't make any difference. It's entirely possible we won our last game of the season on Thursday night. I guess we'll see but my expectations are low. After all it's the epitome of Arizona basketball in March. It never ends well. Stay thirs...
by Captain Obvious
Tue Mar 03, 2020 6:34 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: if Miller leaves the coach I want is...
Replies: 130
Views: 10213

Re: if Miller leaves the coach I want is...

To even entertain the thought of Pastner being our next HC is ridiculous to the point of being offensive. Every time someone suggests it I get the unbridled urge to punch their teeth through the back of their head. The guy should be selling used cars somewhere. No. Just no.
by Captain Obvious
Sun Mar 01, 2020 6:39 pm
Forum: Basketball Arch Rivals
Topic: Sean Miller
Replies: 14639
Views: 799355

Re: Sean Miller

Oh, Sean. The guy just doesn't look well. Watching Miller this season and especially last night reminds me of the finger in the dike saying where everything is crumbling around you. He knows it's slipping away and there's nothing he can do about it. It has to be frustrating but I feel he's brought ...
by Captain Obvious
Sun Mar 01, 2020 2:39 pm
Forum: Official Basketball Game Threads
Topic: (W) Game 29, Arizona vs California (2019-2020)
Replies: 24
Views: 789

Re: (W) Game 29, Arizona vs California (2019-2020)

The epitome of U of A sports once again. Follow the biggest win in program history with a bad home loss. Huge let down. The norm.
by Captain Obvious
Sun Mar 01, 2020 10:05 am
Forum: Official Basketball Game Threads
Topic: (M) Game 29, Arizona at UCLA (2019-2020)
Replies: 174
Views: 3871

Re: (M) Game 29, Arizona at UCLA (2019-2020)

Not saying the refs didn't have an impact, they most certainly did. However, the Cats could have still won besides them. Especially the 3 TOs by our seniors. https://twitter.com/RKelapire/status/1233985157050167296 I totally agree. That summation of our last possessions shows we just choked. The re...
by Captain Obvious
Sun Mar 01, 2020 9:36 am
Forum: Basketball Arch Rivals
Topic: Sean Miller
Replies: 14639
Views: 799355

Re: Sean Miller

Alieberman wrote:That is a pretty good tweet. Even using the word “buying” the finest filet and lobster!
Perfect illustration of Miller's plight. Buy a Ferrari, drive it like a chrysler. Hasn't been much of a return on
Miller's 'investments'.
by Captain Obvious
Sat Feb 29, 2020 9:43 pm
Forum: Official Basketball Game Threads
Topic: (M) Game 29, Arizona at UCLA (2019-2020)
Replies: 174
Views: 3871

Re: (M) Game 29, Arizona at UCLA (2019-2020)

Miller should have drop kicked the ball into the stands like Nick Nolte in Blue Chips.
by Captain Obvious
Sat Feb 29, 2020 7:00 pm
Forum: Basketball Arch Rivals
Topic: Sean Miller
Replies: 14639
Views: 799355

Re: Sean Miller

Well according to ESPN Duke had one of the the best recruiting classes and the greatest player to ever play since Lebron James last year and they didn't win... so...fire Coack Krysninszxfdjbf8i The difference is Coach K gets results on a consistent basis. No one expects Miller or any coach to get t...
by Captain Obvious
Sat Feb 29, 2020 6:02 pm
Forum: Official Basketball Game Threads
Topic: (M) Game 29, Arizona at UCLA (2019-2020)
Replies: 174
Views: 3871

Re: (M) Game 29, Arizona at UCLA (2019-2020)

Even with Green and Hazzard I doubt we win tonight. It's rare I look forward to a basketball season ending but this will be two years in a row. I hope we can at least keep it respectable. I still think UCLA wins pretty easily. Bruins 78 Cats 65
by Captain Obvious
Sat Feb 29, 2020 2:05 pm
Forum: Basketball Arch Rivals
Topic: Sean Miller
Replies: 14639
Views: 799355

Re: Sean Miller

CalStateTempe wrote:Man, a lot boiling under the surface re tonight’s game vs UCLA.
It's rare I don't think we have a chance to win a basketball game. Tonight we have little to no chance and it's a bad feeling. Luckily it's not an experience we have to feel very often as Arizona basketball fans.
by Captain Obvious
Sat Feb 29, 2020 12:19 pm
Forum: Basketball Arch Rivals
Topic: Sean Miller
Replies: 14639
Views: 799355

Re: Sean Miller

Strange question: would Miller getting fired possibly offset or lighten any possible NCAA penalties? I'd have to guess no. The NCAA will still punish the program, not the coach especially in the case of a termination. Miller would walk away with a lot of money which is to his advantage since he may...
by Captain Obvious
Thu Feb 27, 2020 9:57 pm
Forum: Official Basketball Game Threads
Topic: (M) Game 28, Arizona at USC (2019-2020)
Replies: 143
Views: 5524

Re: (M) Game 28, Arizona at USC (2019-2020)

AZCatGirl wrote:Well unless we want to completely embarrass ourselves for the rest of the season, I hope Josh and Max come back soon.
Self preservation is all that matters to Green if he's smart. There's nothing to play for at this point. Just get healthy and get a good NBA contract. DWWD? No thanks.
by Captain Obvious
Thu Feb 27, 2020 9:43 pm
Forum: Official Basketball Game Threads
Topic: (M) Game 28, Arizona at USC (2019-2020)
Replies: 143
Views: 5524

Re: (M) Game 28, Arizona at USC (2019-2020)

Postmaster wrote:What does Miller keep in his inside coat pocket?
He reaches for it a lot but I never see him take anything out or put anything in.
Probably a subpoena.
by Captain Obvious
Thu Feb 27, 2020 9:31 pm
Forum: Official Basketball Game Threads
Topic: (M) Game 28, Arizona at USC (2019-2020)
Replies: 143
Views: 5524

Re: (M) Game 28, Arizona at USC (2019-2020)

Well at least we're still the second best college basketball team........in the state of Arizona.
by Captain Obvious
Thu Feb 27, 2020 9:29 pm
Forum: Official Basketball Game Threads
Topic: (M) Game 28, Arizona at USC (2019-2020)
Replies: 143
Views: 5524

Re: (M) Game 28, Arizona at USC (2019-2020)

AZCatGirl wrote:UCLA is licking their chops right now.
Cronin would love to run the score up on Miller.
by Captain Obvious
Thu Feb 27, 2020 8:50 pm
Forum: Official Basketball Game Threads
Topic: (M) Game 28, Arizona at USC (2019-2020)
Replies: 143
Views: 5524

Re: (M) Game 28, Arizona at USC (2019-2020)

WildcatStunner wrote:Smith has been pure trash tonight.
For him that's better than usual.
by Captain Obvious
Thu Feb 27, 2020 8:41 pm
Forum: Official Basketball Game Threads
Topic: (M) Game 28, Arizona at USC (2019-2020)
Replies: 143
Views: 5524

Re: (M) Game 28, Arizona at USC (2019-2020)

More Mid Major Miller offense on full display. Absolutely awful.
by Captain Obvious
Thu Feb 27, 2020 6:50 pm
Forum: Official Basketball Game Threads
Topic: (M) Game 28, Arizona at USC (2019-2020)
Replies: 143
Views: 5524

Re: (M) Game 28, Arizona at USC (2019-2020)

ASUHATER! wrote:
azgreg wrote:
Yeah I doubt he's strong enough to really play much. Young people recover quickly but still that's a ton.
They'll recover just enough to play out of their minds against us. Just how our luck seems to go.
by Captain Obvious
Tue Feb 25, 2020 5:48 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: The 2019-2020 Season Thread
Replies: 3386
Views: 199521

Re: The 2019-2020 Season Thread

It’s demoralizing that everyone here knows we’re not winning two games this week. I just need to recalibrate my expectations for this program. They’ve been out of whack for years. It's going to be even more demoralizing when we get swept this week. I don't think we have a chance of beating UCLA. We...
by Captain Obvious
Sun Feb 23, 2020 5:51 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Official Bracketology Thread
Replies: 4491
Views: 3185325

Re: Official Bracketology Thread

https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/bracketology/ As has been noted here ad nauseum - and then emphatically denied by NET enthusiasts - this team’s seed range is 5 to 8. Any shot at a 4 seed left the building yesterday. Not sure the NET agrees with you... Here: Net Bracketology for 2/23 ha...
by Captain Obvious
Sun Feb 23, 2020 11:35 am
Forum: Basketball Arch Rivals
Topic: Sean Miller
Replies: 14639
Views: 799355

Re: Sean Miller

Gonzaga is the class of the West and Oregon is class of the Pac 12. It's fucking depressing how far we've fallen. This is undeniable. The next AZ coach - whenever it happens - will have the challenge of bringing us back. Knocking Gonzaga and Oregon off the mountain top. And at present I would add S...
by Captain Obvious
Sat Feb 22, 2020 10:13 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: The 2019-2020 Season Thread
Replies: 3386
Views: 199521

Re: The 2019-2020 Season Thread

This one seemed so predictable to me. I was glad when last season ended. I'm starting to feel this way with this season. Not giving up but my confidence in this team is circling the drain. Same with my confidence in Miller. I have no confidence with any Sean Miller coached team that doesn't have a ...
by Captain Obvious
Sat Feb 22, 2020 10:07 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Realistic Thoughts
Replies: 78
Views: 4172

Re: Realistic Thoughts

But, but we're only 5 or 6 points from being a 3 seed! :lol: For those of you entertaining the thought of justifying this loss with more metrics and statistical BS, just keep it to yourselves.
by Captain Obvious
Sat Feb 22, 2020 10:00 pm
Forum: Basketball Arch Rivals
Topic: Sean Miller
Replies: 14639
Views: 799355

Re: Sean Miller

https://twitter.com/RKelapire/status/1231441169944432640 Can you just move on from Arizona while you're at it? So unprofessional. I've always thought Miller was kind of a jerk and this confirms it. Act like a baby in the face of adversity. Can't win the big one so have a temper tantrum. It's time f...
by Captain Obvious
Sat Feb 22, 2020 9:49 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: The 2019-2020 Season Thread
Replies: 3386
Views: 199521

Re: The 2019-2020 Season Thread

This one seemed so predictable to me. I was glad when last season ended. I'm starting to feel this way with this season. Not giving up but my confidence in this team is circling the drain. Same with my confidence in Miller.
by Captain Obvious
Sat Feb 22, 2020 1:36 pm
Forum: Official Basketball Game Threads
Topic: (M) Game 27, Arizona vs Oregon (2019-2020)
Replies: 217
Views: 6074

Re: (M) Game 27, Arizona vs Oregon (2019-2020)

Don't have a good feeling about this one. We really need this win. Would be our best quality win of the season. Our resume is so weak. This is Millers chance to finally out coach Altman. Maybe switching defenses and defenders on Pritchard would help. If Dante plays we're screwed. I think we'll play ...
by Captain Obvious
Sat Feb 22, 2020 9:26 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Realistic Thoughts
Replies: 78
Views: 4172

Re: Realistic Thoughts

All of the doubters can choke on crow if we get past the sweet 16. You whiny bastards better not bring your doubting asses back here cheering. If we somehow make the final 4, u better be in here screaming for miller’s head and complaining that we should have won by more in the second round. I’m so ...
by Captain Obvious
Fri Feb 21, 2020 4:37 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Realistic Thoughts
Replies: 78
Views: 4172

Re: Realistic Thoughts

From what I've seen I think Sweet 16 is our ceiling. Beyond that just isn't going to happen for this team and I'll be a little surprised if we get beyond the first game. One game at a time, I know. The issues i see are no fluidity on offense, long scoring droughts, inconsistent play, sporadic defens...
by Captain Obvious
Thu Feb 20, 2020 3:57 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Official Bracketology Thread
Replies: 4491
Views: 3185325

Re: Official Bracketology Thread

Wasn't that long ago when the UA was in trouble of not making the tourney at all, so I will take it. Still not convinced they will make it out of the first weekend. Just quit blowing leads. Last season? At no point this season have the Cats been anywhere close to the bubble Totally. Each week we ad...
by Captain Obvious
Tue Feb 18, 2020 7:25 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Zeke Nnaji
Replies: 188
Views: 16386

Re: Zeke Nnaji

It's a good FOY race, but I think Stewart is probably leading at this point. I think Nnaji will end up winning FOY. He will keep improving. I believe Green will as well. Mannion has me scratching my head at this point. Just not impressed at all. Up to this point, Nico hasn't had the impact many wer...
by Captain Obvious
Tue Feb 18, 2020 6:12 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Zeke Nnaji
Replies: 188
Views: 16386

Re: Zeke Nnaji

Beachcat97 wrote:It's a good FOY race, but I think Stewart is probably leading at this point.
I think Nnaji will end up winning FOY. He will keep improving. I believe Green will as well. Mannion has me scratching my head at this point. Just not impressed at all.
by Captain Obvious
Tue Feb 18, 2020 4:22 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: The 2019-2020 Season Thread
Replies: 3386
Views: 199521

Re: The 2019-2020 Season Thread

True or False: If AZ goes 6-0 down the stretch, Miller is the frontrunner for Pac COY. False. Miller has the luxury of 3 future NBA players on his roster. The expectation is for him to win and there's really no excuses for him not to. His inability to manage the talent he has and allow his most tal...
by Captain Obvious
Sun Feb 16, 2020 10:52 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Shooting
Replies: 2
Views: 322

Re: Shooting

This team has become unwatchable. Didn't watch the game last night. Decided to just check the score this morning instead. Just isn't worth my time to watch a schitt show where there's more total fouls than total points. The bad shooting is primarily due to poor shot selection and taking bad shots ea...
by Captain Obvious
Sun Feb 16, 2020 10:36 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: The 2019-2020 Season Thread
Replies: 3386
Views: 199521

Re: The 2019-2020 Season Thread

azcat49 wrote:I am thinking 13-5
I'm thinking 11-7 with pending losses to Oregon, UCLA, and USC. I think we manage to win one game in the Pac tourney and get an 8 or 9 seed in the NCAA tournament. I won't rule out a 6 or 7 seed but our resume is so weak. And of course another one and done. DWWD :lol:
by Captain Obvious
Sat Feb 15, 2020 7:53 pm
Forum: Official Basketball Game Threads
Topic: (M) Game 25, Arizona at Stanford (2019-2020)
Replies: 95
Views: 3104

Re: (M) Game 25, Arizona at Stanford (2019-2020)

Such a late start for a game that's sure to be a yawner. We're simply not a fun team to watch. Neither is Stanford.