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If only he hadn’t graduated UA a virgin…
Of the 12 coaches, Rush picked the one whose fans have the deepest passion, the longest memories, the greatest lung capacity and … did I mention deep passion?
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Most of whom will begin reading up on the college basketball season in the next week or so...
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Anyone noticing the amount of Buddy Boeheim apologists there have been in the media? From Bilas, Goodman and many more... all are doing backflips to describe Buddy as the nicest guy you will ever meet... he doesn't deserve a suspension... etc
Such a disgusting good ol boys club
Such a disgusting good ol boys club
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I remember when Edgerson intentionally elbowed that BYU player and knocked him out. Many were shocked, saying he was really a nice guy who wants to be a kindergarten teacher. That it was out of character. Thinking back, it's crazy that Gene only got a one-game suspension. That BYU player's career was over after that punch.Alieberman wrote: ↑Thu Mar 10, 2022 7:10 am Anyone noticing the amount of Buddy Boeheim apologists there have been in the media? From Bilas, Goodman and many more... all are doing backflips to describe Buddy as the nicest guy you will ever meet... he doesn't deserve a suspension... etc
Such a disgusting good ol boys club
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He actually played a few games after that but chose to retire soon thereafter due to lingering effects from the concussion and a virus infection as well.Irish27 wrote: ↑Thu Mar 10, 2022 7:21 amI remember when Edgerson intentionally elbowed that BYU player and knocked him out. Many were shocked, saying he was really a nice guy who wants to be a kindergarten teacher. That it was out of character. Thinking back, it's crazy that Gene only got a one-game suspension. That BYU player's career was over after that punch.Alieberman wrote: ↑Thu Mar 10, 2022 7:10 am Anyone noticing the amount of Buddy Boeheim apologists there have been in the media? From Bilas, Goodman and many more... all are doing backflips to describe Buddy as the nicest guy you will ever meet... he doesn't deserve a suspension... etc
Such a disgusting good ol boys club
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Walton is a national treasure. His rant on the little chairs was hilarious, just the best.
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He's had more repair than the Eisenhauer Interstate system. If any of us had gone through 38 orthopedic operations we'd have expired ages ago.
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W/out Pasch, Walton is almost tolerable.
Of the 12 coaches, Rush picked the one whose fans have the deepest passion, the longest memories, the greatest lung capacity and … did I mention deep passion?
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In and of himself I don't really care for Pasch. It is his manner of suffering Walton that endears him to me.
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Makes me wish Pac 12 would use him more so we could get this Walton all the time. Pasch/Walton is beyond tired.
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I can't believe he didn't say "THROW IT DOWN BIG MAN" when Koloko missed that one foot easy lay in.
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Anybody read the Tucson.com article on Walton? Pasch and Bernstein and someone else's anecdotes?
Pasch said "My first time announcing a game with Bill was such and such a date for such and a such a tournament. Bill said it never happened."
Yup.
"It's Dave, right?"
Pasch said "My first time announcing a game with Bill was such and such a date for such and a such a tournament. Bill said it never happened."
Yup.
"It's Dave, right?"
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When FESPN talking heads pick against us, I feel like it is disrespect. When they actually pick Arizona to win, I feel like they are trying to pull a reverse jinx because I’m still bitter and petty and hate them for what they did to this program.
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The issue with Walton/Pasch is that they became a shtick. We feel FESPN forced stupid gimmicks and interviews upon them. They added the split screen for a couple seasons.
Announcers should enhance the game. FESPN made the broadcast about the announcers and the game was just background.
If they would just do the game normally they would be fine.
Announcers should enhance the game. FESPN made the broadcast about the announcers and the game was just background.
If they would just do the game normally they would be fine.
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This simply shows that you are a good and normal person.CatFan1399 wrote: ↑Sun Mar 13, 2022 7:38 am When FESPN talking heads pick against us, I feel like it is disrespect. When they actually pick Arizona to win, I feel like they are trying to pull a reverse jinx because I’m still bitter and petty and hate them for what they did to this program.
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Just based on Myron Metcalf's write-up of what you need to know about the 68 teams, I'd definitely pick Arizona for an early upset if I hadn't watched this season for myself.
I'd know that Gonzaga's few losses are irreproachable, Kansas is awesome, Baylor may have some disadvantages from injuries, and Sean Miller created a cloud of criminality that Tommy Lloyd is dissipating but Arizona's numbers this year are against minor league competition, end of story.
Continuing to read, by the time I get to UCLA and learn that this team could be headed for the Final Four, I wonder whether I'd make the connection that UCLA, too, only played in a weak league.
I'd know that Gonzaga's few losses are irreproachable, Kansas is awesome, Baylor may have some disadvantages from injuries, and Sean Miller created a cloud of criminality that Tommy Lloyd is dissipating but Arizona's numbers this year are against minor league competition, end of story.
Continuing to read, by the time I get to UCLA and learn that this team could be headed for the Final Four, I wonder whether I'd make the connection that UCLA, too, only played in a weak league.
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I read a few of these takes, and honestly it seems like writers are more reacting to the CBS talking heads picking Arizona to the Final Four when the brackets were revealed.Longhorned wrote: ↑Mon Mar 14, 2022 6:33 am Just based on Myron Metcalf's write-up of what you need to know about the 68 teams, I'd definitely pick Arizona for an early upset if I hadn't watched this season for myself.
I'd know that Gonzaga's few losses are irreproachable, Kansas is awesome, Baylor may have some disadvantages from injuries, and Sean Miller created a cloud of criminality that Tommy Lloyd is dissipating but Arizona's numbers this year are against minor league competition, end of story.
But the truth is that NOBODY knows. The best thing about the tourney is that it’s not predictable. Gonzaga’s weak conference was why they’d never break through… until they did. Duke’s blue blood legacy means they go to the Final Four every year… except they don’t. Etc…
Of the 12 coaches, Rush picked the one whose fans have the deepest passion, the longest memories, the greatest lung capacity and … did I mention deep passion?
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But in the world of trying to predict through reason, two of the four CBS experts are picking Illinois over Arizona in the Sweet 16. Are we perhaps underdogs for that game? Fine.Chicat wrote: ↑Mon Mar 14, 2022 6:39 amI read a few of these takes, and honestly it seems like writers are more reacting to the CBS talking heads picking Arizona to the Final Four when the brackets were revealed.Longhorned wrote: ↑Mon Mar 14, 2022 6:33 am Just based on Myron Metcalf's write-up of what you need to know about the 68 teams, I'd definitely pick Arizona for an early upset if I hadn't watched this season for myself.
I'd know that Gonzaga's few losses are irreproachable, Kansas is awesome, Baylor may have some disadvantages from injuries, and Sean Miller created a cloud of criminality that Tommy Lloyd is dissipating but Arizona's numbers this year are against minor league competition, end of story.
But the truth is that NOBODY knows. The best thing about the tourney is that it’s not predictable. Gonzaga’s weak conference was why they’d never break through… until they did. Duke’s blue blood legacy means they go to the Final Four every year… except they don’t. Etc…
https://www.cbssports.com/college-baske ... -anaylsis/
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That’s only because Illinois and Cockburn destroyed us at McKale earlier in the season.
Wait a tick…
Wait a tick…
Of the 12 coaches, Rush picked the one whose fans have the deepest passion, the longest memories, the greatest lung capacity and … did I mention deep passion?
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I try not to read too much - other than this board - during this week.
Suggest a lot of you do the same as it will only irritate you.
Suggest a lot of you do the same as it will only irritate you.
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I am confident that none of those CBS guys watched the Pac-12 Tourney, and only wish I knew them personally so I could goad them into putting their money where their mouthes are...Longhorned wrote: ↑Mon Mar 14, 2022 6:45 amBut in the world of trying to predict through reason, two of the four CBS experts are picking Illinois over Arizona in the Sweet 16. Are we perhaps underdogs for that game? Fine.Chicat wrote: ↑Mon Mar 14, 2022 6:39 amI read a few of these takes, and honestly it seems like writers are more reacting to the CBS talking heads picking Arizona to the Final Four when the brackets were revealed.Longhorned wrote: ↑Mon Mar 14, 2022 6:33 am Just based on Myron Metcalf's write-up of what you need to know about the 68 teams, I'd definitely pick Arizona for an early upset if I hadn't watched this season for myself.
I'd know that Gonzaga's few losses are irreproachable, Kansas is awesome, Baylor may have some disadvantages from injuries, and Sean Miller created a cloud of criminality that Tommy Lloyd is dissipating but Arizona's numbers this year are against minor league competition, end of story.
But the truth is that NOBODY knows. The best thing about the tourney is that it’s not predictable. Gonzaga’s weak conference was why they’d never break through… until they did. Duke’s blue blood legacy means they go to the Final Four every year… except they don’t. Etc…
https://www.cbssports.com/college-baske ... -anaylsis/
... I'm sure they all fully supported Michigan's preseason ranking in the top-5!!!!
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I'm sure they did too, up until the point we blasted Michigan in Vegas, then u of m were complete frauds because how could little old struggling Arizona with a new coach bludgeon such a great team.
Arizona State might have the most surprisingly anemic history in men's basketball of any program that you might think is better than it is.
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This Goodman guy is a tool
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I wish he’d gone to ASU.
Of the 12 coaches, Rush picked the one whose fans have the deepest passion, the longest memories, the greatest lung capacity and … did I mention deep passion?
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Was that Schla-suck?
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What does everybody think of how Reggie Miller is doing? I think he's been pretty good.
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Reggie got my order wrong at Wendy’s the other day.
So, not so good.
So, not so good.
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Candice Parker needs to figure out how to remember her notes so she can look at camera instead of looking down at desk.
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I still remember all of McKale chanting "Reggie sucks!" so I am incapable of saying anything nice about him.
Though I will admit I did like the choke sign at Spike Lee.
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I’m all for women behind the mic but they need to step up their game.
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Most qualified/talented SHOULD be the one for the job IMHO….no need to throw people in there just to fill some numbers. SMH.EastCoastCat wrote: ↑Fri Mar 18, 2022 8:04 pm I’m all for women behind the mic but they need to step up their game.
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The crew today was horrendous, from Avery Johnson telling a “joke” that nobody but him laughed at, to the female stating that WSU was attempting to “pull the upset” leading into a commercial as Arizona led by 18.
Just garbage.
Just garbage.
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Seems like they are throwing women out here to make up for the inequities in the facilities last year.
I also don’t like the three person announce team, whether it’s men, women or mixed.
Is Brunson doing any games? Everyone on the boards loved her this year.
I also don’t like the three person announce team, whether it’s men, women or mixed.
Is Brunson doing any games? Everyone on the boards loved her this year.
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Is Rex back on the opioids?
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God Shammgod was our championship year. They knocked off Duke.
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i have to say the "bringing the house down" call on the nut dangler was pretty good - super genuine and in the moment and the house was on FIRE.