TJ McConnell's 'MAGIC' Numbers

SCCats · Post by **SCCats** » Mon Mar 23, 2015 1:17 pm

'ZONA97 wrote:Oh, I get that you don't give two shits about the specifics of his situation. It's all about how you see it from your narrow, limited perspective. I get that, believe me.

/puts his hands up

You got me. Don't shoot.

Merkin · Post by **Merkin** » Mon Mar 23, 2015 1:18 pm

Shakur and Miles Simon never could fix their shot.

SCCats · Post by **SCCats** » Mon Mar 23, 2015 1:23 pm

Chicat wrote:
SCCats wrote:
'ZONA97 wrote:To second guess his decision from where we sit as fans is ridiculous.
It certainly wouldn't be the first time my takes have been called ridiculous.

http://forum.goazcats.com/showthread.ph ... ett&page=2

01-05-2008
Congrats, you found the only thread at TOS that I didn't participate in.

I liked that thread. It's one of those "Eventually the future happens, and then you know" type of threads.

Everyone backing KO was pretty funny. They backed him for about ten or fourteen more days.

As for Tony Bennett, I heard he's still coaching college hoops in some unheard of backwater...

Chicat · Post by **Chicat** » Mon Mar 23, 2015 1:36 pm

I loudly and proudly defended KO . . . until it was time not to defend KO.

97cats · Post by **97cats** » Mon Mar 23, 2015 1:40 pm

97cats wrote:40% | 40% |80% = Final Four

Arizona's fifth yr Senior PG is the key to the season -- level out the peaks and valley's and the CATS will be close to unbeatable

Las Vegas-Portland-Los Angeles-Indianapolis

50.2% | 34.3% | 80%

UAEebs86 · Post by **UAEebs86** » Mon Mar 23, 2015 2:17 pm

SCCats wrote:
'ZONA97 wrote:To second guess his decision from where we sit as fans is ridiculous.
It certainly wouldn't be the first time my takes have been called ridiculous.

http://forum.goazcats.com/showthread.ph ... ny+bennett

01-05-2008

Didn't realize how much you liked Tony Bennett. Was RockyRaccoon your sock?

SCCats · Post by **SCCats** » Mon Mar 23, 2015 2:56 pm

UAEebs86 wrote:
SCCats wrote:
'ZONA97 wrote:To second guess his decision from where we sit as fans is ridiculous.
It certainly wouldn't be the first time my takes have been called ridiculous.

http://forum.goazcats.com/showthread.ph ... ny+bennett

01-05-2008

Didn't realize how much you liked Tony Bennett. Was RockyRaccoon your sock?

That whole thing however many weeks ago with Rocky was what got me thinking about that old thread.

I liked Tony. The facts liked Tony, too. So it was pretty easy to get behind him vis-a-vis KO, even back then.

gumby · Post by **gumby** » Mon Mar 23, 2015 3:56 pm

Chicat wrote:I loudly and proudly defended KO . . . until it was time not to defend KO.

Same. Was surprised to find how different he was from Lute.

First take in thread sounds like Sean Miller critics:

He refuses to change up his offense or defense. He is too predictable. Strictly man to man(ok against Oregon), will give you no chance to beat UCLA. His only offensive play is the double screen @ the top of the key, was easily defended by Oregon. His man-to-man defense allowed Oregon to shot 60% in the first half. He is an average coach & will lead Az to be a average team in the Pac 10(see his records with prior teams). His novelty has worn off. Please consider someone else.

Merkin · Post by **Merkin** » Wed Mar 25, 2015 8:02 am

AZCatGirl · Post by **AZCatGirl** » Wed Mar 25, 2015 12:35 pm

I love the tweet from Stanley.

dmjcat · Post by **dmjcat** » Thu Mar 26, 2015 7:02 pm

Nice article in the NYPost on TJ

http://nypost.com/2015/03/26/the-ways-s ... s-program/

84Cat · Post by **84Cat** » Thu Mar 26, 2015 10:07 pm

threenumberones · Post by **threenumberones** » Fri Mar 27, 2015 10:52 am

I thought a really interesting moment last night late in the game was when TJ just randomly, with 30sec on the shotclock, from probably 3ft behind the arc, after being cold all game long, heaved up that three and drained it. As soon as he shot it I uttered 'What the f@ck?'

Then as he is back on D getting ready for Davis to come down he does the sign of the cross on his chest and makes a small gesture to something above as if to say, 'appreciate that help, needed it'.

Was awesome. Anyone else catch it?

azcat34 · Post by **azcat34** » Fri Mar 27, 2015 10:53 am

A great article on TJ from the Washington Post:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/spor ... as-engine/

Lute4God · Post by **Lute4God** » Fri Mar 27, 2015 12:02 pm

dmjcat wrote:Nice article in the NYPost on TJ

http://nypost.com/2015/03/26/the-ways-s ... s-program/

McConnell said he isn’t worried about personal statistics or accolades. But so far, he has been one of the stars of the NCAA Tournament, in two games scoring 31 points on 21 field-goal attempts, with 10 assists and just four turnovers, 10 rebounds and nine steals.

Stats dont lie when it comes to TJ - And thats just 1/2 of the story of his game.

Yea that 3 pointer he hit was the freakin dagger of the game.

Chicat · Post by **Chicat** » Fri Mar 27, 2015 12:13 pm

azcat34 wrote:A great article on TJ from the Washington Post:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/spor ... as-engine/

Awesome article

Spaceman Spiff · Post by **Spaceman Spiff** » Fri Mar 27, 2015 12:47 pm

The first time I had the "we got this" feeling was when TJ knocked that three down. The rest of the night we spent a lot of time reacting, but that was when we started attacking and taking what we wanted.

FreeSpiritCat · Post by **FreeSpiritCat** » Sat Mar 28, 2015 1:49 pm

Another great article about TJ McConnell from the NY Times. The guy is getting the deserved accolades now. He keeps it up and he may find himself on an NBA team, especially with the whole country watching.

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/03/28/sport ... .html?_r=0

Merkin · Post by **Merkin** » Sat Mar 28, 2015 5:41 pm

Guess I can't poke fun at crying players now. Good luck TJ, gonna miss you most of all.

gumby · Post by **gumby** » Sat Mar 28, 2015 5:47 pm

Merkin wrote:Guess I can't poke fun at crying players now. Good luck TJ, gonna miss you most of all.

Never understand mocking crying anyway. Just shows how bad they want it. Really going to miss him. One of my favorite Cats ever.

AZCatGirl · Post by **AZCatGirl** » Sat Mar 28, 2015 5:50 pm

TJ just said he apologized to Sean for not getting him his first Final 4.

You have nothing to apologize for TJ. We'd be nowhere the past 2 years without you. One of my all time fav Cats.

pokinmik · Post by **pokinmik** » Sat Mar 28, 2015 5:56 pm

I'm all for players crying. Fans crying is kinda stupid.

Would be nice for us to experience some joy on the big stage again though. These E8 losses are the worst. Fuck.

CalStateTempe · Post by **CalStateTempe** » Sat Mar 28, 2015 6:33 pm

Yeah...TJ has nothing to be ashamed of. He was Arizona BB the last two years. Will be missed. One of my favorite players.

Merkin · Post by **Merkin** » Sat Mar 28, 2015 6:50 pm

gumby wrote: Never understand mocking crying anyway.

Usually it was players UA fans hated. That made it easier.

Post by **UAdevil** » Sat Mar 28, 2015 6:53 pm

I'm sure some rival fanbases are making fun of TJ, and I've ripped our rival 'bag players' crying, but emotions are good. Hiding them and holding them in will kill ya. Feelings are OK. lol.

Merkin · Post by **Merkin** » Sat Mar 28, 2015 6:56 pm

From Scheer:

Getting dusty in here.

pokinmik · Post by **pokinmik** » Sat Mar 28, 2015 7:00 pm

Damn, that's amazing. I love TJ too. We all feel the pain together.

AZCatGirl · Post by **AZCatGirl** » Sat Mar 28, 2015 7:01 pm

Got some tears in my eyes. We love you too TJ.

Gimino · Post by **Gimino** » Sun Mar 29, 2015 5:11 am

My story ...

http://www.foxsports.com/arizona/story/ ... our-032815

pokinmik · Post by **pokinmik** » Sun Mar 29, 2015 5:20 am

Gimino wrote:My story ...

http://www.foxsports.com/arizona/story/ ... our-032815

Nice write up...thanks for sharing. Everyone is going to miss TJ, he left us with some great memories. And like the quote at the end, hopefully TJ comes back one day to coach at AZ!

EastCoastCat · Post by **EastCoastCat** » Sun Mar 29, 2015 7:56 am

Great article.

It says it all about T.J....always giving props to other players like PJC.

I fully expect him to someday be sitting next to CSM.

HiCat · Post by **HiCat** » Sun Mar 29, 2015 8:11 am

McConnell's next task is to find a place to play basketball, somewhere, for as long as he can. And then there is almost no doubt that he will be Coach McConnell.

"Absolutely," he said. "And hopefully, I'll be with coach Miller, that's for sure."

Hope we get to see you again TJ. Love this kid.

CBCat · Post by **CBCat** » Sun Mar 29, 2015 8:34 am

'ZONA97 wrote:You realize dude's from Chester, PA right?

Every year he stays in college is another year his family has to do without. Every game he plays before he goes pro is just another chance to have a career ending injury and POOF... there goes the $$$. Brandon Ashley last year had to hit close to home for him. Not to mention Isaiah Austin, anyone???

He's a first round lock. He has people he needs to take care of. He'll develop just as well (if not better) in the NBA. Barring injury he's a 10+ year pro.

To second guess his decision from where we sit as fans is ridiculous.

i wonder and worry about Brandon's situation. Seems his mom might have health issue's. Saw her at Staples up close outside restrooms and she was in an electric wheel chair.

Frybry02 · Post by **Frybry02** » Sun Mar 29, 2015 8:35 am

He and his teammates left it all on the floor. His raw emotion and tenacious effort earned my respect from day 1. He deserved better than what happened yesterday. These last two years were way to short and he will always be one of my favorite players.

gumby · Post by **gumby** » Sun Mar 29, 2015 10:52 am

UAdevil wrote:I'm sure some rival fanbases are making fun of TJ, and I've ripped our rival 'bag players' crying, but emotions are good. Hiding them and holding them in will kill ya. Feelings are OK. lol.

Probably would lower the domestic violence rate.

gumby · Post by **gumby** » Sun Mar 29, 2015 10:57 am

Btw, I thought Parker was solid in the tournament. He's a cool cat.

3goggles · Post by **3goggles** » Sun Mar 29, 2015 11:07 am

Tj is the definition of what it means to be a wildcat a d BearDown. Kid is one of my favorite cats

gumby · Post by **gumby** » Mon Mar 30, 2015 10:09 am

gumby · Post by **gumby** » Fri Apr 10, 2015 2:23 pm

UAEebs86 · Post by **UAEebs86** » Fri Apr 10, 2015 2:43 pm

Cousy Award?

84Cat · Post by **84Cat** » Fri Apr 10, 2015 3:02 pm

UAEebs86 wrote:Cousy Award?

Yep

gumby · Post by **gumby** » Fri Apr 10, 2015 3:32 pm

Either that or he's going to Michigan State.

AZCatGirl · Post by **AZCatGirl** » Fri Apr 10, 2015 5:22 pm

Delon Wright won over TJ. Really?

azcat34 · Post by **azcat34** » Fri Apr 10, 2015 5:22 pm

So why should AZ fans be tuning in?

cpt · Post by **cpt** » Fri Apr 10, 2015 5:23 pm

Well that was a waste of time

3goggles · Post by **3goggles** » Fri Apr 10, 2015 5:32 pm

Because Stanley won!

3goggles · Post by **3goggles** » Fri Apr 10, 2015 5:34 pm

And TJ gets fucked by another pac 12 we dominated! Well no ring of honor for Tj!

gumby · Post by **gumby** » Fri Apr 10, 2015 5:36 pm

3goggles wrote:Because Stanley won!

The inaugural Julius Erving Award. Guessed wrong.

AZCatGirl · Post by **AZCatGirl** » Fri Apr 10, 2015 5:37 pm

Unbeleivable how TJ got screwed out of every single award. I can't believe he'll never be in the ring of honor.

gumby · Post by **gumby** » Fri Apr 10, 2015 5:38 pm

Beat out Winslow and Dekker.

Stanley Johnson, University of Arizona
Roosevelt Jones, Butler University
Justise Winslow, Duke University
Branden Dawson, Michigan State University
Denzel Valentine, Michigan State University
Terran Petteway, University of Nebraska
Pat Connaughton, University of Notre Dame
Le’Bryan Nash, Oklahoma State University
LaDontae Henton, Providence College
Anthony Brown, Stanford University
Jonathan Holmes, University of Texas
Vince Hunter, University of Texas, El Paso
Treveon Graham, Virginia Commonwealth University
Justin Anderson, University of Virginia
Sam Dekker, University of Wisconsin

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