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by Captain Obvious
Thu Jan 11, 2018 8:51 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: No Leadership
Replies: 14
Views: 971

Re: No Leadership

Seriously, just play the freshman an let them make mistakes and struggle. At least let them develop Because the way this team is playing with no effort, season seems lost. Outside of Ayton, everyone is garbage I'm really beginning to believe the same thing. Develop the freshman and build for the fu...
by Captain Obvious
Thu Jan 11, 2018 8:47 pm
Forum: Official Basketball Game Threads
Topic: Game 17, vs Oregon State (2017-2018)
Replies: 197
Views: 5202

Re: Game 17, vs Oregon State (2017-2018)

Ristic is so soft. Dude is 7' and couldn't throw that one down. FOH I was happy when Tarczewski left. I may be happier when Ristic is finally gone. We need aggression; not passivity. Zeus had T Rex arms and granite hands, but he really made the other players a lot better. He was always in the right...
by Captain Obvious
Thu Jan 11, 2018 8:45 pm
Forum: Official Basketball Game Threads
Topic: Game 17, vs Oregon State (2017-2018)
Replies: 197
Views: 5202

Re: Game 17, vs Oregon State (2017-2018)

dmjcat wrote:
Captain Obvious wrote:
RondaeShimmy wrote:
qwertyus wrote:
TatetheGreat wrote:Ristic is so soft. Dude is 7' and couldn't throw that one down. FOH
He's a terrible dunker. IDK why.
2" vertical
0" vertical
-2" vertical...............he bends his knees
LMAO! Fantastic reply!
by Captain Obvious
Thu Jan 11, 2018 8:41 pm
Forum: Official Basketball Game Threads
Topic: Game 17, vs Oregon State (2017-2018)
Replies: 197
Views: 5202

Re: Game 17, vs Oregon State (2017-2018)

RondaeShimmy wrote:
qwertyus wrote:
TatetheGreat wrote:Ristic is so soft. Dude is 7' and couldn't throw that one down. FOH
He's a terrible dunker. IDK why.
2" vertical
0" vertical
by Captain Obvious
Thu Jan 11, 2018 8:40 pm
Forum: Official Basketball Game Threads
Topic: Game 17, vs Oregon State (2017-2018)
Replies: 197
Views: 5202

Re: Game 17, vs Oregon State (2017-2018)

TatetheGreat wrote:Ristic is so soft. Dude is 7' and couldn't throw that one down. FOH
I was happy when Tarczewski left. I may be happier when Ristic is finally gone. We need aggression; not passivity.
by Captain Obvious
Thu Jan 11, 2018 8:33 pm
Forum: Official Basketball Game Threads
Topic: Game 17, vs Oregon State (2017-2018)
Replies: 197
Views: 5202

Re: Game 17, vs Oregon State (2017-2018)

Bangkok Wildcat wrote:Show those cheerleaders again please :-)
And Oregon's will look even better. At least they'll be something good to look at at McKale. It surely isn't the basketball team.
by Captain Obvious
Thu Jan 11, 2018 8:00 pm
Forum: Official Basketball Game Threads
Topic: Game 17, vs Oregon State (2017-2018)
Replies: 197
Views: 5202

Re: Game 17, vs Oregon State (2017-2018)

Just not sure what to think at this point. Part of me still believes this team could make a FF run. Another part of me wonders if we'll even make it to the NCAA tournament.
by Captain Obvious
Thu Jan 11, 2018 7:50 pm
Forum: Official Basketball Game Threads
Topic: Game 17, vs Oregon State (2017-2018)
Replies: 197
Views: 5202

Re: Game 17, vs Oregon State (2017-2018)

Maybe the new football coach will be Sean Miller.
by Captain Obvious
Thu Jan 11, 2018 7:37 pm
Forum: Official Basketball Game Threads
Topic: Game 17, vs Oregon State (2017-2018)
Replies: 197
Views: 5202

Re: Game 17, vs Oregon State (2017-2018)

The team will get it going and win by 20. Relax!
by Captain Obvious
Tue Jan 09, 2018 6:34 pm
Forum: Arizona Football
Topic: 8 Trevor Wood
Replies: 7
Views: 807

Re: 8 Trevor Wood

Excellent decision by Wood. With his size and ability he will be welcomed at many schools; hopefully ones that are actually good at football. Despite who the new coach is, things will get worse before they get better. I feel bad for Tate and feel he should consider transferring as well.
by Captain Obvious
Sun Jan 07, 2018 4:21 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Bribery Scandal - FBI Probe - Book Richardson Involved
Replies: 7706
Views: 417715

Re: Bribery Scandal - FBI Probe - Book Richardson Involved

https://twitter.com/AZDesertSwarm/status/949795277736697857 Fuck Tad Boyle that is an incredibly cheap shot from a bullshit coach who couldn't recruit drowning swimmers from the Titanic onto a life raft. It's his way of saying "See I could recruit if you'd let me get away with cheating"...the truth...
by Captain Obvious
Sun Jan 07, 2018 4:18 pm
Forum: Basketball Arch Rivals
Topic: Sean Miller
Replies: 14639
Views: 798517

Re: Sean Miller

TatetheGreat wrote:Beginning of the end?
I seriously doubt that. Most likely CSM is just using any means necessary to motivate his players.
by Captain Obvious
Sun Jan 07, 2018 10:35 am
Forum: Basketball Arch Rivals
Topic: Sean Miller
Replies: 14639
Views: 798517

Re: Sean Miller

These comments from Miller (not just the words, but how they were said. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tvfTZF25jho" target="_blank starting at 3:17): "I can't get them to play hard, I really can't." "I have a hard time reaching our guys." "This team, I can't reach them, I really can't." are not a ...
by Captain Obvious
Sat Jan 06, 2018 4:34 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: 2017-2018 Arizona Basketball
Replies: 2630
Views: 127162

Re: 2017-2018 Arizona Basketball

I think the Cats will win the Pac 12 but I will be a little surprised if they get beyond the first weekend of the NCAA tournament. We're getting to the FF. We have Ayton. The rest of the tourney field does not. That's gonna be a handful for just about everyone. If we play above average basketball i...
by Captain Obvious
Sat Jan 06, 2018 4:11 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: 2017-2018 Arizona Basketball
Replies: 2630
Views: 127162

Re: 2017-2018 Arizona Basketball

You guys didn’t actually think we’d go 17-1, did you? There are always a couple unexpected losses in conference. Always. Don’t make this bigger than it is. We’re still in the driver’s seat to win the Pac and earn a decent seed. Losses at this point in the season are lessons in disguise. We’ll be fi...
by Captain Obvious
Thu Jan 04, 2018 6:40 pm
Forum: Official Basketball Game Threads
Topic: Game 15, at Utah (2017-2018)
Replies: 146
Views: 3772

Re: Game 15, at Utah (2017-2018)

This game will be a nail biter I think it will be close for 3/4 of the game and we wear them down and win by 8-10 points. They will come out playing over their heads and blow their wad too early. Utah is a good team but I think the Cats are really starting to learn their roles and understand the pr...
by Captain Obvious
Wed Jan 03, 2018 8:58 pm
Forum: Arizona Football
Topic: Hot/Not Sumlin vs Les Miles
Replies: 11
Views: 843

Re: Hot/Not Sumlin vs Les Miles

I don't mean this as an insult to U of A football but I would think Arizona is a huge step down for Miles and Sumlin based on their successes at real football schools. But if the price is right I guess anything is possible.
by Captain Obvious
Mon Jan 01, 2018 3:43 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: 2017-2018 Arizona Basketball
Replies: 2630
Views: 127162

Re: 2017-2018 Arizona Basketball

Happy new year, guys. 2018 is going to be a great year for AZ hoops, imo. I'm not convinced this FBI thing is going to have a lasting impact, the way that some fear. I really didn't mean to take away from what Trier has done this season. He occasionally rushes a three or tries too hard to attack th...
by Captain Obvious
Sun Dec 31, 2017 9:15 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: ASU v. UA discussion thread
Replies: 152
Views: 8163

Re: ASU v. UA discussion thread

Not surprising but ASU fans are griping about the officiating. According to some of their fans they will win by 20 in the rematch at McKale North. And had their not been 'home cooking' they would have won by 20 last night. Annoying but I still love the comic relief they provide with their lame excus...
by Captain Obvious
Sat Dec 30, 2017 8:11 pm
Forum: Official Basketball Game Threads
Topic: Game 14, vs Arizona State (2017-2018)
Replies: 398
Views: 9709

Re: Game 14, vs Arizona State (2017-2018)

I like how the Cats have slowed it down. It will come down to the final possession. I have a feeling Trier hits the big one to win it.
by Captain Obvious
Sat Dec 30, 2017 8:02 pm
Forum: Official Basketball Game Threads
Topic: Game 14, vs Arizona State (2017-2018)
Replies: 398
Views: 9709

Re: Game 14, vs Arizona State (2017-2018)

TatetheGreat wrote:HAHAHAHA! Hurley yelling at the fans going into the tunnel. What an unprofessional POS.
He'll get at least one tech in the second half. Possibly an ejection.
by Captain Obvious
Sat Dec 30, 2017 7:52 pm
Forum: Official Basketball Game Threads
Topic: Game 14, vs Arizona State (2017-2018)
Replies: 398
Views: 9709

Re: Game 14, vs Arizona State (2017-2018)

I think Trier will step up in the second half. We need him too. No more mindless jumpers and 3's. Penetrate and make ASU play defense.
by Captain Obvious
Sat Dec 30, 2017 6:38 pm
Forum: Official Basketball Game Threads
Topic: Game 14, vs Arizona State (2017-2018)
Replies: 398
Views: 9709

Re: Game 14, vs Arizona State (2017-2018)

This has to be the biggest game in the history of ASU basketball. This is like their championship game. A win gives ASU the #1 ranking and their best start ever. It also could be huge in securing them a #1 seed in the NCAA tournament. Based on some of their obnoxious fans and the love affair the med...
by Captain Obvious
Fri Dec 29, 2017 7:04 pm
Forum: Official Basketball Game Threads
Topic: Game 14, vs Arizona State (2017-2018)
Replies: 398
Views: 9709

Re: Game 14, vs Arizona State (2017-2018)

Barcello is the one we need off the bench IMO, to match up with Remy. I agree with this . Remy has tremendous energy. ASU gets to the line a lot so we need bench production tomorrow. I'm guessing we could have some foul trouble so I'm hoping CSM ran rotate in players who can be productive. If ASU h...
by Captain Obvious
Thu Dec 28, 2017 6:51 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: ASU v. UA discussion thread
Replies: 152
Views: 8163

Re: ASU v. UA discussion thread

PG - my only concern is the large advantage ASU has at PG. time to attempt to stand tall, literally Does ASU run a zone? Seems that would be the obvious strategy to throw at us. If they play us M2M, why wouldn't we feed Ayton all night long? We did this in the final few minutes of the Bama game, an...
by Captain Obvious
Wed Dec 27, 2017 10:30 pm
Forum: Official Football Game Threads
Topic: Game 13, at Foster Farms Bowl, vs Purdue (2017)
Replies: 308
Views: 12460

Re: Game 13, at Foster Farms Bowl, vs Purdue (2017)

We lost to a team with less talent in a bowl game. Let's not sugarcoat this turd. Tate and the frosh looked good this season but plenty of room for improvement. Bear Down and Fire RR! I totally agree with this. RR has had enough time to get things right. And for what he's getting paid there's been ...
by Captain Obvious
Wed Dec 27, 2017 10:23 pm
Forum: Official Football Game Threads
Topic: Game 13, at Foster Farms Bowl, vs Purdue (2017)
Replies: 308
Views: 12460

Re: Game 13, at Foster Farms Bowl, vs Purdue (2017)

Blowing Tate's talent with years of piss poor recruiting and defense is grounds for immediate execution, much less firing. Losing 4 of 5 to finish including to ASU and an easily beatable Purdue team is simply inexcusable in year 6. RR should never set foot in Tucson again. Execution? Get a grip dud...
by Captain Obvious
Wed Dec 27, 2017 10:19 pm
Forum: Official Football Game Threads
Topic: Game 13, at Foster Farms Bowl, vs Purdue (2017)
Replies: 308
Views: 12460

Re: Game 13, at Foster Farms Bowl, vs Purdue (2017)

Blowing Tate's talent with years of piss poor recruiting and defense is grounds for immediate execution, much less firing. Losing 4 of 5 to finish including to ASU and an easily beatable Purdue team is simply inexcusable in year 6. RR should never set foot in Tucson again. Execution? Get a grip dude.
by Captain Obvious
Wed Dec 27, 2017 9:24 pm
Forum: Official Football Game Threads
Topic: Game 13, at Foster Farms Bowl, vs Purdue (2017)
Replies: 308
Views: 12460

Re: Game 13, at Foster Farms Bowl, vs Purdue (2017)

OSUCat wrote:Has the play calling been this bad all game?
No it was even worse earlier.
by Captain Obvious
Wed Dec 27, 2017 9:11 pm
Forum: Official Football Game Threads
Topic: Game 13, at Foster Farms Bowl, vs Purdue (2017)
Replies: 308
Views: 12460

Re: Game 13, at Foster Farms Bowl, vs Purdue (2017)

scumdevils86 wrote:Good comeback this half so far despite our shit coach

And despite your shit posts. Amazing!
by Captain Obvious
Wed Dec 27, 2017 8:20 pm
Forum: Official Football Game Threads
Topic: Game 13, at Foster Farms Bowl, vs Purdue (2017)
Replies: 308
Views: 12460

Re: Game 13, at Foster Farms Bowl, vs Purdue (2017)

Game is far from over. One score and we're back in it. Relax.
by Captain Obvious
Mon Dec 18, 2017 6:36 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: '17/18 Polls
Replies: 332
Views: 13555

Re: '17/18 Polls

Hurley has been getting ton of press and one on one interviews on espn. It's sickening. I expected this and it can be annoying when people jump to conclusions so early in the season. Hurley has done a good job but I almost wonder if some people are just grooming him for his next head coaching job. ...
by Captain Obvious
Mon Dec 11, 2017 7:11 pm
Forum: Basketball Arch Rivals
Topic: ASU blows
Replies: 2341
Views: 145032

Re: ASU blows

I'm getting a kick out of the ASU board. They are having delusions of grandeur. People want to stop by the airport to welcome them home, like they won a 'ship. I guess they are entitled since they have the best team they've ever had. One poster was insinuating that WFA is going to be the toughest c...
by Captain Obvious
Sun Dec 10, 2017 6:24 pm
Forum: Basketball Arch Rivals
Topic: ASU blows
Replies: 2341
Views: 145032

Re: ASU blows

ASU has to be seen as the conference favorite and a final 4 team as of now. 1 seed. It pains me to agree with this but I do. I think ASU has a potential Final Four caliber team. As of right now they're clearly the best team in the Pac 12 whether we like it or not. Can you imagine Bobby Hurley getti...
by Captain Obvious
Sun Dec 10, 2017 5:43 pm
Forum: Basketball Arch Rivals
Topic: ASU blows
Replies: 2341
Views: 145032

Re: ASU blows

ASU has to be seen as the conference favorite and a final 4 team as of now. 1 seed. It pains me to agree with this but I do. I think ASU has a potential Final Four caliber team. As of right now they're clearly the best team in the Pac 12 whether we like it or not. Can you imagine Bobby Hurley getti...
by Captain Obvious
Thu Dec 07, 2017 7:05 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Do I have a problem?
Replies: 55
Views: 2057

Re: Do I have a problem?

I've been hooked on Arizona basketball since the McMiracle shot to beat Oregon State at McKale. That wasn't the first Final Four team but it was a special shot for an up and coming great program Lute was rebuilding from the basement up. Not surprisingly Craig McMillan went on to play on Arizona's fi...
by Captain Obvious
Tue Dec 05, 2017 6:53 pm
Forum: Official Basketball Game Threads
Topic: Game 9, vs Texas A&M @ Talking Stick (2017-2018)
Replies: 235
Views: 6741

Re: Game 9, vs Texas A&M @ Talking Stick (2017-2018)

Don't really care if we lose this game, I just wanna see intensity and effort for 40 minutes. Hopefully that prevents a curb stomping Cautiously pessimistic? Just having a little fun but we won't get curb stomped. I think this game could also go into OT. I have a feeling the UNLV game did a lot to ...
by Captain Obvious
Tue Dec 05, 2017 6:34 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: 2017-2018 Arizona Basketball
Replies: 2630
Views: 127162

Re: 2017-2018 Arizona Basketball

Watching this Nova vs. Zags (both teams have been in the title game the last couple years) game there has been 5 different defenses in the 1st half. This is kind of rich given the knock on Mark Few last year and Jay Wright two years ago. I would like to see CSM use a zone periodically in situations...
by Captain Obvious
Sat Dec 02, 2017 8:42 pm
Forum: Official Basketball Game Threads
Topic: Game 8, at UNLV (2017-2018)
Replies: 241
Views: 6290

Re: Game 8, at UNLV (2017-2018)

A zone might be the only defense this team can play. Risky but worth a shot.
by Captain Obvious
Sat Dec 02, 2017 6:42 pm
Forum: Official Basketball Game Threads
Topic: Game 8, at UNLV (2017-2018)
Replies: 241
Views: 6290

Re: Game 8, at UNLV (2017-2018)

TatetheGreat wrote:It's like Trump picked out our unis this season. The gold shit is so tacky.
Couldn't care less about the uniforms. I only care that the Cats win.
by Captain Obvious
Wed Nov 29, 2017 8:31 pm
Forum: Official Basketball Game Threads
Topic: Game 7, vs Long Beach State (2017-2018)
Replies: 129
Views: 2725

Re: Game 7, vs Long Beach State (2017-2018)

So what is the solution when we play a real team? PJC just doesn't have the size I too am looking for the maalox at the thought of trier at point. Let's face it: Miller knows what he's doing. Let's see what he can do with PJC. Exactly. Miller knows what he's doing. He will keep making the adjustmen...
by Captain Obvious
Wed Nov 29, 2017 8:31 pm
Forum: Official Basketball Game Threads
Topic: Game 7, vs Long Beach State (2017-2018)
Replies: 129
Views: 2725

Re: Game 7, vs Long Beach State (2017-2018)

So what is the solution when we play a real team? PJC just doesn't have the size I too am looking for the maalox at the thought of trier at point. Let's face it: Miller knows what he's doing. Let's see what he can do with PJC. Exactly. Miller knows what he's doing. He will keep making the adjustmen...
by Captain Obvious
Wed Nov 29, 2017 7:43 pm
Forum: Official Basketball Game Threads
Topic: Game 7, vs Long Beach State (2017-2018)
Replies: 129
Views: 2725

Re: Game 7, vs Long Beach State (2017-2018)

TatetheGreat wrote:Our leader:
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Funniest post this season. Well played!
by Captain Obvious
Wed Nov 29, 2017 7:40 pm
Forum: Official Basketball Game Threads
Topic: Game 7, vs Long Beach State (2017-2018)
Replies: 129
Views: 2725

Re: Game 7, vs Long Beach State (2017-2018)

I really believe Trier is overrated. He thinks he is all-American and doesn't realize his limitations. He always seems to make bad decisions on the floor. Over dribbles, gets caught in traps. No energy on defense. Maybe he is just in a funk. I don't think he's overrated but i do agree he over dribb...
by Captain Obvious
Wed Nov 29, 2017 6:58 pm
Forum: Official Basketball Game Threads
Topic: Game 7, vs Long Beach State (2017-2018)
Replies: 129
Views: 2725

Re: Game 7, vs Long Beach State (2017-2018)

azcat49 wrote:Saturday against UNLV on the road will be telling
I think the Cats win a close one and demonstrate what they're really made of.
by Captain Obvious
Wed Nov 29, 2017 6:53 pm
Forum: Official Basketball Game Threads
Topic: Game 7, vs Long Beach State (2017-2018)
Replies: 129
Views: 2725

Re: Game 7, vs Long Beach State (2017-2018)

luteformayor2 wrote:Ristic sucks
Sometimes he does but it's still nice having a second 7 footer in case our other bigs are in foul trouble or are having an off night. He's just one of those players who frustrate you one game and then surprise you with a great game or huge play.
by Captain Obvious
Wed Nov 29, 2017 6:36 pm
Forum: Official Basketball Game Threads
Topic: Game 7, vs Long Beach State (2017-2018)
Replies: 129
Views: 2725

Re: Game 7, vs Long Beach State (2017-2018)

LBSU is not any good, McKale seems dead, and I worry we are not ready for @ UNLV, A&M and Alabama.....it could get even uglier real soon. It's a Wednesday game so the quiet crowd is understandable. For some reason I'm more worried SM will end up resigning or be fired before the season ends. Just a ...
by Captain Obvious
Wed Nov 29, 2017 6:23 pm
Forum: Official Basketball Game Threads
Topic: Game 7, vs Long Beach State (2017-2018)
Replies: 129
Views: 2725

Re: Game 7, vs Long Beach State (2017-2018)

LBSU is not any good, McKale seems dead, and I worry we are not ready for @ UNLV, A&M and Alabama.....it could get even uglier real soon. It's a Wednesday game so the quiet crowd is understandable. For some reason I'm more worried SM will end up resigning or be fired before the season ends. Just a ...
by Captain Obvious
Sat Nov 25, 2017 9:22 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Fire Sean Miller!!!
Replies: 81
Views: 3769

Re: Fire Sean Miller!!!

If we lose either of our ‘18 commits, that’s going to hurt a lot worse than what happened in the Bahamas. It indicates waning confidence in/enthusiasm for the program. It would take a lot more than what happened over the last three days to diminish the enthusiasm for the program over the last 30 ye...
by Captain Obvious
Wed Nov 22, 2017 8:14 pm
Forum: Official Basketball Game Threads
Topic: Game 4, vs NC State @ Battle 4 Atlantis (2017-2018)
Replies: 214
Views: 5056

Re: Game 4, vs NC State @ Battle 4 Atlantis (2017-2018)

Watch this be the last game the Cats lose in a long time. Wouldn't surprise me a bit. I expected the defense to struggle early in the season with all the new players. It will all come together starting with a win tomorrow.