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UofA website says it's on the Deuce:U.P. Zona Fan wrote: Fri Feb 25, 2022 10:54 am I don't see a network for the Colorado game.
Anyone know anything?
ESPN2U.P. Zona Fan wrote: Fri Feb 25, 2022 10:54 am I don't see a network for the Colorado game.
Anyone know anything?
I would have liked it better if he compared AZ to the D'Antoni Nash Stoudamire SunsEastCoastCat wrote: Fri Feb 25, 2022 1:03 pm I liked:
We had some catastrophic turnovers,” Smith said. “When they get out in transition, their spurt-ability is incredible. It is like the 1980s Lakers.’
Well played comrade...Alieberman wrote: Fri Feb 25, 2022 1:51 pmI would have liked it better if he compared AZ to the D'Antoni Nash Stoudamire SunsEastCoastCat wrote: Fri Feb 25, 2022 1:03 pm I liked:
We had some catastrophic turnovers,” Smith said. “When they get out in transition, their spurt-ability is incredible. It is like the 1980s Lakers.’
well said on the seven seconds or less comment, i hadnt thought of that detail - and i am not a Laker fan at all so lets settle that right now, but to have the team you just crushed at home in their gym say after the game you remind them of one of the most iconic teams in pro basketball history is beyond special, imo ....no disrespect to D'AntoniAlieberman wrote: Fri Feb 25, 2022 2:08 pm I can't argue with the final results of those Lakers.
I just loved the Suns 7 Seconds or Less Offense
Without the Tim Donaghy I hope.Alieberman wrote: Fri Feb 25, 2022 1:51 pmI would have liked it better if he compared AZ to the D'Antoni Nash Stoudamire SunsEastCoastCat wrote: Fri Feb 25, 2022 1:03 pm I liked:
We had some catastrophic turnovers,” Smith said. “When they get out in transition, their spurt-ability is incredible. It is like the 1980s Lakers.’
Well, I am a Laker fan but thought the same thing. I'm trying to remember but there was a college team (maybe Kentucky?) where people were saying they could be a pro team, which of course is laughable, but can't remember any team to be referenced as such.97cats wrote: Fri Feb 25, 2022 2:13 pmwell said on the seven seconds or less comment, i hadnt thought of that detail - and i am not a Laker fan at all so lets settle that right now, but to have the team you just crushed at home in their gym say after the game you remind them of one of the most iconic teams in pro basketball history is beyond special, imo ....no disrespect to D'AntoniAlieberman wrote: Fri Feb 25, 2022 2:08 pm I can't argue with the final results of those Lakers.
I just loved the Suns 7 Seconds or Less Offense
If that's the case this story you will love. As a kid I used to skateboard over to Westwood and UCLA (yes, across Sunset Blvd & Veteran Ave but those days were different). I used to frequent Dykstra Hall which is a UCLA dorm but they had other shit there back then like a bowling alley and pinball machines. Anyway, in the old set up there was an outside bball court. One day when I passed by who the fuck is shooting hoops but the one and only Kareem (Lew back then). And all by himself...nobody around. I got up the nerve and asked if it was OK if I shagged rebounds - not like he missed much - to toss back to him. He said OK. So there is little scrawny ass ECC all alone with one of the greatest players of all time passing the ball over to him after every shot for about 5-10 minutes.97cats wrote: Fri Feb 25, 2022 2:56 pm ECC!! Jabbar, imo is the greatest college player of all time and its not really even close. Bill Walton maybe second?
The 1991 UNLV team was even better than 1990. Undefeated until losing to Puke in the Final 4.97cats wrote: Fri Feb 25, 2022 2:56 pm ECC!! Jabbar, imo is the greatest college player of all time and its not really even close. Bill Walton maybe second?
my fav NCAA to NBA team comp was from the 1990 UNLV team that won it all. seemed like all five guys could play in the NBA while they were at UNLV - shit, they got paid like it
this is incredible thank you for this share - WOW!EastCoastCat wrote: Fri Feb 25, 2022 3:11 pm
If that's the case this story you will love. As a kid I used to skateboard over to Westwood and UCLA (yes, across Sunset Blvd & Veteran Ave but those days were different). I used to frequent Dykstra Hall which is a UCLA dorm but they had other shit there back then like a bowling alley and pinball machines. Anyway, in the old set up there was an outside bball court. One day when I passed by who the fuck is shooting hoops but the one and only Kareem (Lew back then). And all by himself...nobody around. I got up the nerve and asked if it was OK if I shagged rebounds - not like he missed much - to toss back to him. He said OK. So there is little scrawny ass ECC all alone with one of the greatest players of all time passing the ball over to him after every shot for about 5-10 minutes.
True story!
Houston's Slama Jama is who they most remind me of on a college level.EastCoastCat wrote: Fri Feb 25, 2022 2:46 pmWell, I am a Laker fan but thought the same thing. I'm trying to remember but there was a college team (maybe Kentucky?) where people were saying they could be a pro team, which of course is laughable, but can't remember any team to be referenced as such.97cats wrote: Fri Feb 25, 2022 2:13 pmwell said on the seven seconds or less comment, i hadnt thought of that detail - and i am not a Laker fan at all so lets settle that right now, but to have the team you just crushed at home in their gym say after the game you remind them of one of the most iconic teams in pro basketball history is beyond special, imo ....no disrespect to D'AntoniAlieberman wrote: Fri Feb 25, 2022 2:08 pm I can't argue with the final results of those Lakers.
I just loved the Suns 7 Seconds or Less Offense
On a sort of different line of thought - I remember the UCLA Freshman team with Lew/Kareem beat the UCLA Varsity team that had just won a Natty.
That is so cool!EastCoastCat wrote: Fri Feb 25, 2022 3:11 pmIf that's the case this story you will love. As a kid I used to skateboard over to Westwood and UCLA (yes, across Sunset Blvd & Veteran Ave but those days were different). I used to frequent Dykstra Hall which is a UCLA dorm but they had other shit there back then like a bowling alley and pinball machines. Anyway, in the old set up there was an outside bball court. One day when I passed by who the fuck is shooting hoops but the one and only Kareem (Lew back then). And all by himself...nobody around. I got up the nerve and asked if it was OK if I shagged rebounds - not like he missed much - to toss back to him. He said OK. So there is little scrawny ass ECC all alone with one of the greatest players of all time passing the ball over to him after every shot for about 5-10 minutes.97cats wrote: Fri Feb 25, 2022 2:56 pm ECC!! Jabbar, imo is the greatest college player of all time and its not really even close. Bill Walton maybe second?
True story!
I could be wrong but I don't believe the Lakers ever won an NCAA basketball championship.97cats wrote: Fri Feb 25, 2022 2:04 pm sorry to be a wet blanket but i prefer the former, they won five ya know
They never should have overlooked Northwest Montana State Technical Institute....
Anytime. And would love to share some more ECC stories (I got a slew of them).97cats wrote: Fri Feb 25, 2022 3:17 pmthis is incredible thank you for this share - WOW!EastCoastCat wrote: Fri Feb 25, 2022 3:11 pm
If that's the case this story you will love. As a kid I used to skateboard over to Westwood and UCLA (yes, across Sunset Blvd & Veteran Ave but those days were different). I used to frequent Dykstra Hall which is a UCLA dorm but they had other shit there back then like a bowling alley and pinball machines. Anyway, in the old set up there was an outside bball court. One day when I passed by who the fuck is shooting hoops but the one and only Kareem (Lew back then). And all by himself...nobody around. I got up the nerve and asked if it was OK if I shagged rebounds - not like he missed much - to toss back to him. He said OK. So there is little scrawny ass ECC all alone with one of the greatest players of all time passing the ball over to him after every shot for about 5-10 minutes.
True story!
1987 UTEP first round (in McKale!) still grinds my gears. I was living in El Paso at the time and caught so much shit.EastCoastCat wrote: Fri Feb 25, 2022 4:17 pm East Tennessee State...that's the one that always gets me saying wtf.
Hopefully the late game and travel doesn't affect them
You are right Ari. I wake up and think if it’s game day or not and instead of trying to figure out if we will get a W I now say “can’t wait to watch this exciting team yet again”.Alieberman wrote: Fri Feb 25, 2022 5:26 pm To all of you that have bitched about scheduling 3 games in 5 days, etc....
Do you not get depressed on off days?
I am so invested into this team.... more than I have in a long long time.EastCoastCat wrote: Fri Feb 25, 2022 5:33 pmYou are right Ari. I wake up and think if it’s game day or not and instead of trying to figure out if we will get a W I now say “can’t wait to watch this exciting team yet again”.Alieberman wrote: Fri Feb 25, 2022 5:26 pm To all of you that have bitched about scheduling 3 games in 5 days, etc....
Do you not get depressed on off days?
Yes, but I was just following the direction of the thread.Chicat wrote: Fri Feb 25, 2022 5:31 pm Haven’t we rehashed bad losses enough?
I swear some of you all crave the pain. Fucking masochists…
Totally agree. I made that same Phi Slamma Jamma comp on Twitter after the Michigan gameTheCat wrote: Fri Feb 25, 2022 3:24 pmHouston's Slama Jama is who they most remind me of on a college level.EastCoastCat wrote: Fri Feb 25, 2022 2:46 pmWell, I am a Laker fan but thought the same thing. I'm trying to remember but there was a college team (maybe Kentucky?) where people were saying they could be a pro team, which of course is laughable, but can't remember any team to be referenced as such.97cats wrote: Fri Feb 25, 2022 2:13 pmwell said on the seven seconds or less comment, i hadnt thought of that detail - and i am not a Laker fan at all so lets settle that right now, but to have the team you just crushed at home in their gym say after the game you remind them of one of the most iconic teams in pro basketball history is beyond special, imo ....no disrespect to D'AntoniAlieberman wrote: Fri Feb 25, 2022 2:08 pm I can't argue with the final results of those Lakers.
I just loved the Suns 7 Seconds or Less Offense
On a sort of different line of thought - I remember the UCLA Freshman team with Lew/Kareem beat the UCLA Varsity team that had just won a Natty.
This team has turned us into nymphomaniacs: "Feelings of guilt, shame, anxiety, and depression may arise due to sexual urges and behavior. Ultimately, no one dealing with compulsive sexual behavior is alone."Alieberman wrote: Fri Feb 25, 2022 5:36 pmI am so invested into this team.... more than I have in a long long time.EastCoastCat wrote: Fri Feb 25, 2022 5:33 pmYou are right Ari. I wake up and think if it’s game day or not and instead of trying to figure out if we will get a W I now say “can’t wait to watch this exciting team yet again”.Alieberman wrote: Fri Feb 25, 2022 5:26 pm To all of you that have bitched about scheduling 3 games in 5 days, etc....
Do you not get depressed on off days?
I don't know when our last game is going to be..... and I am just going to try to enjoy every moment of it.... I just know its going to suck when it's over (even if we don't lose our last game)
More, more more!!!!!!
and a strong strong chance i will be there to pick up the steak martini and bourbon tabEastCoastCat wrote: Fri Feb 25, 2022 5:58 pm I tell you all one thing. If I happen to be in New Orleans for some strange reason in April, Gumbo and cocktails are on me for our BDW brethren.
Someone compared us to the Suns with Nash.Beachcat97 wrote: Fri Feb 25, 2022 5:55 pmYes, but I was just following the direction of the thread.Chicat wrote: Fri Feb 25, 2022 5:31 pm Haven’t we rehashed bad losses enough?
I swear some of you all crave the pain. Fucking masochists…
I do find something cathartic in facing these unpleasant memories. As time has passed, I've been able to recognize how great these teams were, in spite of those last, gut-wrenching games. It's also made me appreciate even more just how special a FF run is. Whenever we get back there, I'm going to savor that shit for a long time.
Groan, I dunno. It's really, really excruciating to root for the Ducks under any scenario. I just rewatched our victory against them and we had much harder time with them than we did USC. And I don't want USC spoiling to right themselves after a loss when we travel to Galen. The 4 game margin is a cool notion, but we gotta keep winning.TheCat wrote: Fri Feb 25, 2022 8:30 pm My hope is Oregon wins tomorrow and we win the league by 4 games. I can not remember if that has EVER been done.
Ughhh, Although I agree with your rankings, I hate re-living this kind of pain…..moving on please…..Beachcat97 wrote: Fri Feb 25, 2022 5:09 pm Can't tell if this turn in the thread is "most painful losses."
If so, my top 5 are:
1. Illinois '05 (E8, should've been Lute's last Final Four; up 15 with 4 minutes left and didn't win; still hurts!)
2. Kansas '03 (E8, we were crazy dominant that year and lost the rematch with Kansas; Luke, JG and RA's final game as Cats)
3. Utah '98 (E8, on the brink of back to back FFs and ran into Doleac and Miller)
4. Wisconsin '15 (E8, arguably Miller's best team at AZ, TJM's final game as a Cat)
5. UConn '11 (E8, a Jamelle Horne 3 away from a FF run for Miller in his second year at AZ)
What's crazy to look at here is that these are all Elite 8 losses. Imagine if we'd even won three of these five, and suddenly we're right after Duke, UNC and Kentucky, imo, in terms of elite programs in the modern era.
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