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by Bear Down Vegas
Thu Feb 05, 2015 3:29 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: at ASsU discussion &/or predictions
Replies: 38
Views: 2526

Re: at ASsU discussion &/or predictions

97cats wrote:100 - 0
I kept checking this thread waiting for this post. Always a favorite. LOL
by Bear Down Vegas
Thu Feb 05, 2015 12:10 pm
Forum: Basketball Arch Rivals
Topic: Just Boeheim being accurate again, right Gumby?
Replies: 66
Views: 3906

Re: Just Boeheim being accurate again, right Gumby?

Doesn't this actually help a bubble ACC team? Certainly can't hurt them.

Hope the NCAA does more - highly unlikely.
by Bear Down Vegas
Thu Feb 05, 2015 12:08 pm
Forum: Basketball Arch Rivals
Topic: Kansas
Replies: 2793
Views: 226948

Re: Kansas

My boy!

Your losses don't count & one of our wins doesn't either. Classic enfuego.

Kansas is playing very well though...no denying that. Luckily our little unproven team is playing pretty well too.
by Bear Down Vegas
Thu Feb 05, 2015 10:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Guys
Replies: 148
Views: 6012

Re: Guys

One of the stranger hijacks I can remember - even for Salty.
by Bear Down Vegas
Tue Feb 03, 2015 3:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Guys
Replies: 148
Views: 6012

Re: Guys

This thread makes me so happy. See, I'm married (almost always happily) & have two daughters. I'm sure I've referenced it from time to time around these parts - but holy shit do I need a break from the estrogen from time to time. Case in point, the oldest daughter currently has boyfriend troubles (t...
by Bear Down Vegas
Thu Jan 29, 2015 10:25 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Official Bracketology Thread
Replies: 4491
Views: 3187708

Re: Official Bracketology Thread

http://m.espn.go.com/ncb/bracketology?iteration=213®ion=2&year=2015 AZ now a 1 seed in the South, with Kansas as the 2, per Lunardi and ESPN...updated today. that bracket wouldn't scare me any Louisville as a 4 isn't ideal. Kansas could be a tough one too. But honestly - if the Cats are playing ...
by Bear Down Vegas
Thu Jan 29, 2015 9:29 am
Forum: Basketball Arch Rivals
Topic: Kansas
Replies: 2793
Views: 226948

Re: Kansas

That is the craziest stat ever...50 shots - could you imagine if they had won doing that? LOL
by Bear Down Vegas
Wed Jan 28, 2015 4:42 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: let's talk '15
Replies: 918
Views: 53366

Re: let's talk '15

Ivan Rabb too is an All American - which is no shock. That's the way to read it. ;)

Has no correlation otherwise - at all.
by Bear Down Vegas
Tue Jan 27, 2015 10:27 am
Forum: Basketball Arch Rivals
Topic: Pastner
Replies: 322
Views: 27764

Re: Pastner

This is the type of post I'll feel like deleting before posting because I'm not sure it adds much but I'm of the very neutral opinion on JP. I'm pretty sure I said this at TOS too. I have a hard time seeing how big of a d-bag many see him as - as well as having a hard time in being such a huge fan. ...
by Bear Down Vegas
Mon Jan 26, 2015 4:40 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Zeus
Replies: 49
Views: 2820

Re: Zeus

enfuego wrote: I just want to thank Arizona/Miller for winning every recruiting battle.
Fixed it for you.
by Bear Down Vegas
Fri Jan 23, 2015 10:09 am
Forum: Basketball Arch Rivals
Topic: UCLA Basketball in trouble!
Replies: 5166
Views: 3022388

Re: UCLA Basketball in trouble?

Nothing about not-the-OSU handling them last night? I know we lost to the Beavers too but I figured this thread would've been bumped for that. So I'll do it.
by Bear Down Vegas
Thu Jan 15, 2015 2:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Calipari
Replies: 59
Views: 3554

Re: Calipari

Portland State could make that trip for 20 years & still spend less than UK did in 1. LOL
by Bear Down Vegas
Mon Jan 12, 2015 11:15 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Why we lost
Replies: 53
Views: 2322

Re: Why we lost

catgrad97 wrote: It did. My humor is pretty dry, sorry.
My man!!

Stupid sports has got me sideways today.
by Bear Down Vegas
Mon Jan 12, 2015 10:34 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Why we lost
Replies: 53
Views: 2322

Re: Why we lost

ESPN.com's Chantel Jennings actually believes crazy stuff like road stays and slow defense trump Bear Down Vegas' karma. Set her straight BDV. I was attempting to be sarcastic, self-deprecating & humorous because yesterday sucked so badly for me. Sorry if that didn't come across correctly. I think ...
by Bear Down Vegas
Mon Jan 12, 2015 10:00 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Why we lost
Replies: 53
Views: 2322

Re: Why we lost

I'm convinced the reason we lost is me. Allow me to explain. I quit drinking over two weeks ago (not for good - maybe 4 or 5 weeks but I'll get back to that). Also, I'm a lifetime Denver Broncos fan. UofA sports & The Broncos are the only teams I claim to be a fan, anything else I enjoy - but far fr...
by Bear Down Vegas
Fri Jan 09, 2015 9:15 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Best/Worst analysts/commentators/announcers
Replies: 831
Views: 67394

Re: Best/Worst analysts/commentators/announcers

I sent my dad a text during the game last night that said, "I can't believe McLean annoys me more as a commentator than he did as a player. That was a damn high bar." He drove me nuts last night. First example off the top of my head is he says throughout the game that Oregon is better off up tempo &...
by Bear Down Vegas
Thu Jan 08, 2015 10:46 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Oregon Discussion/Analysis/Predictions
Replies: 30
Views: 1241

Re: Oregon Discussion/Analysis/Predictions

this thread just made me laugh out loud twice.

I don't particularly feel good about it but it happened none-the-less. It almost reads like an SNL skit.

Post, post, post, really funny yet mean post, post, post, post, really funny yet mean post, post. It's like the thread with two heads.
by Bear Down Vegas
Tue Jan 06, 2015 2:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: January Arizona Road Trip
Replies: 7
Views: 237

Re: January Arizona Road Trip

Meteor Crater is on the list. Haven't been there since we were in K & 2nd grade respectively. Though I don't think we'll spend a very long time there...who knows? I was kinda leaning towards that with regards to what you said about Tombstone as well. We thought about going down to Bisbee & the mines...
by Bear Down Vegas
Tue Jan 06, 2015 12:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: January Arizona Road Trip
Replies: 7
Views: 237

January Arizona Road Trip

So my brother & I are taking 5 days & are going to drive around Arizona together here in a couple weeks. We want to do Jerome & are interested in Antelope Canyon too. Honestly though, we have zero plans or real schedule other than a block of 5 days. It's more of a kind of bonding/exploring trip - wi...
by Bear Down Vegas
Tue Jan 06, 2015 11:06 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Stanley Johnson and the Penumbra of the Dark Side
Replies: 25
Views: 1366

Re: Stanley Johnson and the Penumbra of the Dark Side

Arizona Hoops, Star Wars (the Force, lightsaber battle techniques), great music (Steve Miller & Roger Clyne) references, plus puns & wordplay!

Heaven.

Kudos crew. Good show. Great read. Will read again.
by Bear Down Vegas
Tue Jan 06, 2015 10:54 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Steven Zimmerman?
Replies: 39
Views: 2085

Re: Steven Zimmerman?

Funny Zimm story from a couple weeks ago at the UNLV v Cat game. I had two pretty great seats & we were taking turns using them since we had seats spread out all over the place. Turns out our seats were two rows in front of Steven. So at the end of the game (0.7 seconds left) many of the fans around...
by Bear Down Vegas
Mon Jan 05, 2015 2:46 pm
Forum: Basketball Arch Rivals
Topic: Kansas
Replies: 2793
Views: 226948

Re: Kansas

My wife made me flip between the Lions Cowboys game yesterday to watch her Rebels. I kept telling her they were going to lose by 30 but we could watch it if she insisted. UNLV up 4 at halftime & they only thing I could think of is - boy enfuego must be white knuckling like crazy that his team finds ...
by Bear Down Vegas
Tue Dec 30, 2014 11:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hot/Not Elite 8: 4. Charlize Theron vs 5. Salma Hayek
Replies: 68
Views: 3197

Re: Hot/Not Elite 8: 4. Charlize Theron vs 5. Salma Hayek

Yeah, you gotta be kidding me Chi. She STILL LOOKS GOOD in those pics that are supposed to be unflattering. At 48. The top 4 sans maybe CT will all look worse at that age. Book it.
by Bear Down Vegas
Mon Dec 29, 2014 2:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hot/Not Elite 8: 1. Kate Upton vs. 8. Alyssa Milano
Replies: 30
Views: 1718

Re: Hot/Not Elite 8: 1. Kate Upton vs. 8. Alyssa Milano

Three blondes & Alba. All attractive & gorgeous women obviously. BUT, I don't think I'm going to vote anymore. Of all the women available - JA & CT are the only two who are even close to my Final Four. And both probably just miss to be honest. Do love CT so maybe she makes it if it weren't against H...
by Bear Down Vegas
Fri Dec 26, 2014 2:43 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Not upset at all
Replies: 58
Views: 2221

Re: Not upset at all

I was there. Had '97 Cats style (well...as close as I can get to those) seats & have a lot of thoughts. It's days removed & I'm still not entirely sure where to start or how to sum up. I will say this though... Living in Las Vegas, so many of my friends & family feel the same way about UNLV that I/w...
by Bear Down Vegas
Tue Dec 23, 2014 2:28 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Vegas TONIGHT
Replies: 5
Views: 424

Re: Vegas TONIGHT

I have like four different blocks of seats...lol Four together upstairs, three others upstairs, two decent downstairs and two pretty rad seats downstairs. With so many friends & family coming, I'll be sitting up-deck in the first half so others can enjoy the good seats but then at halftime I'm claim...
by Bear Down Vegas
Tue Dec 23, 2014 12:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hot/Not Elite 8: 1. Kate Upton vs. 8. Alyssa Milano
Replies: 30
Views: 1718

Re: Hot/Not Elite 8: 1. Kate Upton vs. 8. Alyssa Milano

Milano.

I'm sad the vote is not close.
by Bear Down Vegas
Tue Dec 23, 2014 10:23 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Vegas TONIGHT
Replies: 5
Views: 424

Re: Vegas TONIGHT

Word.

And after I read that I realized I left out any board members who may be road-tripping up for the game. Invitation is open to all!
by Bear Down Vegas
Tue Dec 23, 2014 10:04 am
Forum: Basketball Arch Rivals
Topic: Pastner or Alford
Replies: 19
Views: 1911

Re: Pastner or Alford

Pastner 4/18/16
by Bear Down Vegas
Tue Dec 23, 2014 9:52 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Vegas TONIGHT
Replies: 5
Views: 424

Vegas TONIGHT

YO, SHB & VegasCat & anyone else who lives here I'm forgetting - you boys headed down to Thomas & Mack tonight?

I've got over a dozen people going - on both sides - & a handful of us are pregaming at Crown & Anchor on Tropicana at 5. I'm buying beers if you can make it!

Cheers,

BDV (jed)
by Bear Down Vegas
Tue Dec 23, 2014 8:57 am
Forum: Basketball Arch Rivals
Topic: Kansas
Replies: 2793
Views: 226948

Re: Kansas

We need a major upgrade at the 2g (Selden needs to go) and at least 2 bigs in the 2015 class. Softest team Self has put together outside of Mason who is a pit bull and the freshmen get a pass. I really do respect that for as gawddamned awful as your takes often are you are always here afterwards to...
by Bear Down Vegas
Mon Dec 22, 2014 9:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hot/Not Pick-em: The Elites
Replies: 25
Views: 1038

Re: Hot/Not Pick-em: The Elites

1. Kate Upton vs. 8. Alyssa Milano 4. Charlize Theron vs. 5. Salma Hayek 3. Elisha Cuthbert vs. 6. Emmanuelle Chriqui 2. Jessica Alba vs. 7. Kate Beckinsale (1) Kate Upton PICK'EM (8) Alyssa Milano (4) Charlize Theron -8 (5) Salma Hayek (3) Elisha Cuthbert -11.5 (6) Emmanuelle Chriqui (2) Jessica A...
by Bear Down Vegas
Tue Dec 16, 2014 11:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: class
Replies: 6
Views: 625

Re: class

It most certainly works both ways. Class begets class, if you will. I had the most wonderful Thanksgiving in AZ with my family - including attending the game in Tucson - & Jon shared an incredible gift with us that will likely become a holiday tradition, we enjoyed it so much. One of these days I'll...
by Bear Down Vegas
Tue Dec 16, 2014 9:28 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Sean Miller Double Point?
Replies: 14
Views: 841

Re: Sean Miller Double Point?

The best part about all of this is that KP & Coach were as close as any player he's had here (from what I'm told). They love each other. Good stuff.
by Bear Down Vegas
Mon Dec 15, 2014 9:47 am
Forum: Basketball Arch Rivals
Topic: Kansas
Replies: 2793
Views: 226948

Re: Kansas

If Arizona played the 13th-ranked team on a "neutral" court in Phoenix, built a 21 point lead, and let the game come down to the last possession, enflamo would be here posting about how soft and overrated Arizona was. This. x100. I missed you enfuego. I for one am glad you made it over here. :lol:
by Bear Down Vegas
Sat Dec 13, 2014 9:26 pm
Forum: Basketball Arch Rivals
Topic: UCLA Basketball in trouble!
Replies: 5166
Views: 3022388

Re: UCLA Basketball in trouble?

Bruins just hit back to back threes to cut it to 11 with 11 min left. Also, Vitale gives me a headache.
by Bear Down Vegas
Fri Dec 12, 2014 3:31 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Pac-12 Tournament 2015
Replies: 511
Views: 24395

Re: Pac-12 Tournament 2015

Congrats to those of you who got tickets. I wasted hours of my life & seriously want to break something. What a fucking joke.
by Bear Down Vegas
Fri Dec 12, 2014 3:12 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Pac-12 Tournament 2015
Replies: 511
Views: 24395

Re: Pac-12 Tournament 2015

nothing works. I've probably tried 20 different sets of two seats.
by Bear Down Vegas
Fri Dec 12, 2014 12:18 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Pac-12 Tournament 2015
Replies: 511
Views: 24395

Re: Pac-12 Tournament 2015

I keep trying the stupid links & feel more & more like a moron each time I do.
by Bear Down Vegas
Fri Dec 12, 2014 11:51 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Pac-12 Tournament 2015
Replies: 511
Views: 24395

Re: Pac-12 Tournament 2015

It's amazing how difficult it is to even find the right landing pages.
by Bear Down Vegas
Fri Dec 12, 2014 11:42 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Pac-12 Tournament 2015
Replies: 511
Views: 24395

Re: Pac-12 Tournament 2015

Olsondogg wrote:In their defense, there is probably some dumbass named "We" there who was singularly responsible for the rollout of this project.
HA HA HA HA...

thank you - I needed that this morning.
by Bear Down Vegas
Fri Dec 12, 2014 11:19 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Pac-12 Tournament 2015
Replies: 511
Views: 24395

Re: Pac-12 Tournament 2015

I can't get anything to work. All errors.
by Bear Down Vegas
Fri Dec 12, 2014 11:02 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Pac-12 Tournament 2015
Replies: 511
Views: 24395

Re: Pac-12 Tournament 2015

can't find anything?
by Bear Down Vegas
Thu Dec 11, 2014 5:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hot/Not Sweet 16: #7 Kate Beckinsale vs. #23 Cat Zeta-Jones
Replies: 23
Views: 964

Re: Hot/Not Sweet 16: #7 Kate Beckinsale vs. #23 Cat Zeta-Jo

LOVE both. This is my least fav vote this round for sure. That said - CZJ all day. Smoke Show.
by Bear Down Vegas
Thu Dec 11, 2014 3:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tinder
Replies: 23
Views: 850

Re: Tinder

Only reading this now.....but wow I'm fucking disappointed in you Salty. I've never drawn a line in the sand on you one way or the other before but if I've pieced this thread together the way it seems like it went down.....Were you serious? wtf were you thinking?? Is there even a hint of a benefit t...
by Bear Down Vegas
Wed Dec 10, 2014 9:03 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "Bend Over, Pant & Mate" WTF?
Replies: 7
Views: 350

Re: "Bend Over, Pant & Mate" WTF?

gumby wrote:Ben Dover. Please pick up a white courtesy phone.
Yup - I went straight to the Chevy Chace/Fletch joke. Ben? Nice to meet ya.
by Bear Down Vegas
Tue Dec 09, 2014 1:56 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Arizona's Schedule is TERRIBLE
Replies: 27
Views: 1462

Re: Arizona's Schedule is TERRIBLE

Yeah, trash is too strong of word. As much as I dislike them - at UNLV in a couple weeks was supposed to be a much more difficult game than it likely will end up being too.
by Bear Down Vegas
Wed Dec 03, 2014 7:41 pm
Forum: Basketball Arch Rivals
Topic: non conference game thread
Replies: 699
Views: 23695

Re: non conference game thread

Iowa beats UNC in Carolina.

Strong.
by Bear Down Vegas
Wed Nov 26, 2014 11:23 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Gabe York
Replies: 46
Views: 2644

Re: Gabe York

It's been a wild ride with Gabe for us board addicts. Going way back to the recruitment. I'm happy for him. He reminds me a little of Kyle Fogg with the exception being - Kyle didn't have this kind of talent around him (& also wasn't so unnecessarily hyped in HS)... BUT - he's working hard. It's pay...
by Bear Down Vegas
Wed Nov 26, 2014 10:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Why I Own The World
Replies: 853
Views: 52517

Re: Why I Own The World

This post is more of a, "Why WE Own The World"... It's not news to any of us that the University of Arizona is a special place. A place we all share - in one way or another, in one form or another, throughout different times & even eras. It's also not news that message boards by nature - are kinda n...