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by Siempre Verde
Mon Apr 05, 2021 6:50 pm
Forum: Arizona Women's Basketball
Topic: Welcome Home Celebration
Replies: 21
Views: 1406

Re: Welcome Home Celebration

I'd like to see the video of their plane pulling up at the airport. I guess the FD was spraying it down with water? Go to TIA Facebook page. They have a too short video of it. Hard to tell how many folks were at the event to day because of the social distancing, but I loved seeing little kids in at...
by Siempre Verde
Sun Apr 04, 2021 5:59 pm
Forum: Arizona Women's Basketball
Topic: 2020-2021 season
Replies: 329
Views: 72948

Re: 2020-2021 season

I’m so proud of these ladies, but so sad that Aari will have to think about those missed throws for a very long time. I saw a grown man shed tears today. These women put women’s basketball on more than the Tucson map. I hope this is only the beginning.
by Siempre Verde
Sun Apr 04, 2021 4:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Official Missing Posters Thread
Replies: 457
Views: 45268

Re: The Official Missing Posters Thread

Man, I seriously miss that man’s posts. I can understand dropping off from social media, especially if you’re a Prof at the UofA (or most workplaces) and your identity is known. Only guy I miss as much is Katzenfreud (sp?). You’ve no idea how much entertainment those guys brought to my message board...
by Siempre Verde
Tue Mar 30, 2021 12:38 pm
Forum: Arizona Women's Basketball
Topic: Aari McDonald
Replies: 96
Views: 7587

Re: Aari McDonald

https://twitter.com/PlayersTribune/status/1376738203521187843 Good lord, that was a beautiful read. Thank you for posting it. One thing I’d disagree with ... nah lady, you do bring the sauce. I look forward to following her professional career. Too bad she won’t get to make huge bank like OAD guys....
by Siempre Verde
Fri Mar 19, 2021 9:10 pm
Forum: Basketball Arch Rivals
Topic: Sean Miller
Replies: 14639
Views: 863513

Re: Sean Miller

I had a very sickening thought pattern this morning. Robbins keeps on riding his pony “Ego” around the SE corner of campus, Miller says peace out, ASsU fires Hurley, ASsU hires Miller, and ASsU makes the FF within 3 years. CSM has enough stones and talent to do just that. I’ll obviously be quite hap...
by Siempre Verde
Wed Dec 23, 2020 9:15 am
Forum: Arizona Football
Topic: New Coach Hot Board
Replies: 1012
Views: 38123

Re: New Coach Hot Board

Bye Felicia.

Robbins can go pound sand.
by Siempre Verde
Thu Dec 17, 2020 9:08 am
Forum: Board Announcements
Topic: Bear Down Wildcats- State of the Union- PLEASE READ!!!
Replies: 78
Views: 53293

Re: Bear Down Wildcats- State of the Union- PLEASE READ!!!

UAEebs86 wrote: Thu Dec 17, 2020 8:57 am
Siempre Verde wrote: Thu Dec 17, 2020 8:52 am Is Ron wearing a pirate hat in his Venmo profile? I’d like to confirm before hitting send. TIA.
That's him
Thanks, again.

Should be through, Ron. Thanks for keeping this thing afloat.
by Siempre Verde
Thu Dec 17, 2020 8:52 am
Forum: Board Announcements
Topic: Bear Down Wildcats- State of the Union- PLEASE READ!!!
Replies: 78
Views: 53293

Re: Bear Down Wildcats- State of the Union- PLEASE READ!!!

Is Ron wearing a pirate hat in his Venmo profile? I’d like to confirm before hitting send. TIA.
by Siempre Verde
Thu Aug 27, 2020 10:13 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Lute
Replies: 148
Views: 9276

Re: Lute

Put myself on hiatus around here, but had to come back to say that my knowledge of the UofA started only when Coach O moved here from Iowa. I’m saddened tonight, but know a man of his honor went out on a good path. My weekend will be spent remembering him. Rest on high, gentleman. We are better for ...
by Siempre Verde
Sat Feb 22, 2020 10:59 pm
Forum: Arizona Women's Basketball
Topic: 2019-2020 Season
Replies: 176
Views: 15153

Re: 2019-2020 Season

Win or lose, I love watching a UofA team with grit and heart. These ladies don’t have some huge paycheck coming, and they play for the team on the front of the uniform. May they win.
by Siempre Verde
Sat Feb 22, 2020 10:09 pm
Forum: Official Basketball Game Threads
Topic: (M) Game 27, Arizona vs Oregon (2019-2020)
Replies: 217
Views: 6427

Re: (M) Game 27, Arizona vs Oregon (2019-2020)

I totally understand. So do girls in Junior High. If I’m too tough. I’m very sorry. Break out wind sprints for every FT miss. Yes. I’m a boomer. I’m not giving away orange slices. Nor should our coaching staff.
by Siempre Verde
Sat Feb 22, 2020 9:41 pm
Forum: Official Basketball Game Threads
Topic: (M) Game 27, Arizona vs Oregon (2019-2020)
Replies: 217
Views: 6427

Re: (M) Game 27, Arizona vs Oregon (2019-2020)

Fuck . They call them freethrows for a reason. It’s mental. Just shows me how inept they are. express your frustration if you want. dont call the players pieces of shit. i edited your post Why? They are on scholarship to play basketball. You think I’m unfair, boo ducking boo. Pritchard didn’t miss ...
by Siempre Verde
Sat Feb 22, 2020 9:37 pm
Forum: Official Basketball Game Threads
Topic: (M) Game 27, Arizona vs Oregon (2019-2020)
Replies: 217
Views: 6427

Re: (M) Game 27, Arizona vs Oregon (2019-2020)

Fuck . They call them freethrows for a reason. It’s mental. Just shows me how inept they are. express your frustration if you want. dont call the players pieces of shit. i edited your post Why? They are on scholarship to play basketball. You think I’m unfair, boo ducking boo. Pritchard didn’t miss ...
by Siempre Verde
Sat Feb 22, 2020 9:32 pm
Forum: Official Basketball Game Threads
Topic: (M) Game 27, Arizona vs Oregon (2019-2020)
Replies: 217
Views: 6427

Re: (M) Game 27, Arizona vs Oregon (2019-2020)

Fuck . They call them freethrows for a reason. It’s mental. Just shows me how inept they are.
by Siempre Verde
Sat Feb 08, 2020 9:51 pm
Forum: Official Basketball Game Threads
Topic: (M) Game 23, Arizona vs UCLA (2019-2020)
Replies: 180
Views: 6908

Re: (M) Game 23, Arizona vs UCLA (2019-2020)

Is Mannion ill? He’s looked like hot garbage since a few seconds before half-time the last game.
by Siempre Verde
Wed Dec 18, 2019 10:10 pm
Forum: Arizona Football
Topic: 2020 Recruit/Commitment Thread
Replies: 216
Views: 39793

Re: 2020 Recruit/Commitment Thread

84Cat wrote:To add to the disappointment of today, Tucson high school fb players signed with Texas, Ohio State & UCLA. None with Arizona.
And no objective person can blame them.
by Siempre Verde
Sun Nov 24, 2019 12:21 am
Forum: Arizona Football
Topic: Let's just call the whole thing off.
Replies: 24
Views: 1181

Re: Let's just call the whole thing off.

Carcassdragger wrote:Our uniforms look like shit. Our recruiting class looks like shit. Our team looks like shit. Our program is shit.

What's the point?

Let's just disband the program and start a wrestling team again.
Actually, how about Men’s soccer?
by Siempre Verde
Fri Nov 22, 2019 12:52 am
Forum: Arizona Football
Topic: Utah at Arizona discussion
Replies: 13
Views: 1271

Re: Utah at Arizona discussion

8 PM kickoff..and it's going to be somewhere around 50 degrees with a 50% chance of rain on Saturday night in Tucson after a 5 game losing streak. If the stadium is half full it'll be a miracle. Potentially cold and raining late night November game during a bad season means no attendance... rightfu...
by Siempre Verde
Tue Nov 19, 2019 8:12 pm
Forum: Basketball Arch Rivals
Topic: 2019/2020 Non PAC-12 Game Thread
Replies: 223
Views: 17069

Re: 2019/2020 Non PAC-12 Game Thread

azgreg wrote:Gonzaga is beating Texas Arlington by 1 at the half.
Woolridge has some durty in his game. And the refs have decided they need to be in the box score.
by Siempre Verde
Sat Nov 09, 2019 12:34 am
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: ESPN is a biased, pseudo-journalistic mouthpiece for Duke
Replies: 171
Views: 11897

Re: ESPN is a biased, pseudo-journalistic mouthpiece for Duk

Watching the China game just reaffirms how much this channel sucks balls. So much wank about how awesome Larry Scott is, and China, and Hurley, and ASU having great attendance. :lol: Never have I so much wished the Pac 12 Network wasn't a joke so we wouldn't have to watch these clowns all season. I...
by Siempre Verde
Sat Nov 02, 2019 2:32 pm
Forum: Official Football Game Threads
Topic: Game 9, vs Oregon State (2019)
Replies: 168
Views: 11552

Re: Game 9, vs Oregon State (2019)

Arizona fan: I hate these late night starts!!!! Also Arizona fan: Oy, these daytime starts in the sun are so hot!!! huh? Really? People around me who bitch about the late night starts are now bitching about the hot sun. who the fuck are you talking about? people in the stands? Seriously? Welcome to...
by Siempre Verde
Sat Nov 02, 2019 2:26 pm
Forum: Official Football Game Threads
Topic: Game 9, vs Oregon State (2019)
Replies: 168
Views: 11552

Re: Game 9, vs Oregon State (2019)

PieceOfMeat wrote:
Siempre Verde wrote:Arizona fan: I hate these late night starts!!!!

Also Arizona fan: Oy, these daytime starts in the sun are so hot!!!
huh?
Really?

People around me who bitch about the late night starts are now bitching about the hot sun.
by Siempre Verde
Sat Nov 02, 2019 2:20 pm
Forum: Official Football Game Threads
Topic: Game 9, vs Oregon State (2019)
Replies: 168
Views: 11552

Re: Game 9, vs Oregon State (2019)

Arizona fan: I hate these late night starts!!!!

Also Arizona fan: Oy, these daytime starts in the sun are so hot!!!
by Siempre Verde
Fri Nov 01, 2019 4:36 pm
Forum: Arizona Football
Topic: ESPN First Take @ DMAFB Tucson for Veterans Day
Replies: 3
Views: 371

Re: ESPN First Take @ DMAFB Tucson for Veterans Day

Fuck ESPiN. They’d better get into a secure area, because there are a lot of us with the correct IDs to get on base.
by Siempre Verde
Sat Sep 28, 2019 8:03 pm
Forum: Official Football Game Threads
Topic: Game 4, vs UCLA (2019)
Replies: 143
Views: 7941

Re: Game 4, vs UCLA (2019)

https://twitter.com/MichaelJLev/status/1178141761392132096 At what point did the team know Tate was out? Didn't one of the announcers say Gunnell has been running with the first team for 2 weeks? At the game. No radio. Appreciate the 411. That’s what I was wondering. Perhaps more jet sweeps? Lol.
by Siempre Verde
Sat Sep 28, 2019 7:53 pm
Forum: Official Football Game Threads
Topic: Game 4, vs UCLA (2019)
Replies: 143
Views: 7941

Re: Game 4, vs UCLA (2019)

At what point did the team know Tate was out?
by Siempre Verde
Mon Aug 26, 2019 9:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: President Bobby Robbins
Replies: 157
Views: 12619

Re: President Bobby Robbins

Moreover, Wildcat Club people reading this (and I know you do), expect a call.
by Siempre Verde
Mon Aug 26, 2019 9:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: President Bobby Robbins
Replies: 157
Views: 12619

Re: President Bobby Robbins

Could someone help explain something, which the article didn't. It sounds like Dake fired the guy because he was married to someone on the search committee who opposed him, as retribution. Would this have been any different if the search committee member was a wife instead of husband? I would imagi...
by Siempre Verde
Mon Aug 26, 2019 8:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: President Bobby Robbins
Replies: 157
Views: 12619

Re: President Bobby Robbins

Were this involving any other minority, Robbins would be done. This is Arizona...a red state. Gay people are, sadly, soon to be expendable. As a member of that community, you can bet I’ll be seeking legal counsel to get out of my contractual giving promises to the university if this issue is not add...
by Siempre Verde
Thu Aug 01, 2019 8:29 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Bribery Scandal - FBI Probe - Book Richardson Involved
Replies: 7706
Views: 448553

Re: Bribery Scandal - FBI Probe - Book Richardson Involved

At the planetarium's 50th anniversary celebration for the moon landing, an astronomy grad student was explaining to a bunch of U of A undergrads how Sean Miller got caught paying a bunch of recruits. The students' jaws were agape as they absorbed the bad news about their basketball program. This is...
by Siempre Verde
Sat Jun 29, 2019 10:02 pm
Forum: Arizona Basketball
Topic: Bribery Scandal - FBI Probe - Book Richardson Involved
Replies: 7706
Views: 448553

Re: Bribery Scandal - FBI Probe - Book Richardson Involved

So Phelps' lawyer is lying that there were never even any allegations made against his client? Is that plausible under any circumstance in this case? Explain how. No, Dave Heeke simply wanted Phelps out because Phelps didn't kiss enough AD ass, and Brent Blaylock still thinks that is reason enough....
by Siempre Verde
Fri Jun 28, 2019 9:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Airports Thread
Replies: 338
Views: 94124

Re: Airports Thread

Back in Portland earlier this month; flew out two nights ago, and I gotta say, watching locally filmed short documentaries in the mini-theater of Portland's main terminal is the most relaxing airport wait ever: https://twitter.com/daniellejoy/status/960929226315583488 Love PDX. Can’t wait to get ba...
by Siempre Verde
Mon May 27, 2019 6:09 pm
Forum: Wildcat Baseball
Topic: 2019 Season Thread
Replies: 383
Views: 25787

Re: 2019 Season Thread

Screwed by the committee or scheduling though we may have been, it’s important next year’s team show up on any random Tuesday, that our pitchers be confident enough to allow contact for outs rather than nibbling on strike 2, and our defense be strong enough to not let their pitchers down. I was at v...
by Siempre Verde
Sun May 26, 2019 7:15 pm
Forum: Wildcat Baseball
Topic: 2019 Season Thread
Replies: 383
Views: 25787

Re: 2019 Season Thread

They aren’t getting abolished. Better to run with the crowd on this one. I’m ok with Vegas, but our prime baseball fans aren’t the Vegas types. Just sayin’.
by Siempre Verde
Sun May 26, 2019 3:38 pm
Forum: Arizona Football
Topic: 90 Days Taylor Mazzone
Replies: 1
Views: 216

Re: 90 Days Taylor Mazzone

Jeez. I’m not a football expert, but seems like a few too many non-players in the 90’s. Oh well, still renewed the season tickets. Not like there’s too much better happening in Tucson during late evenings in the Autumn.
by Siempre Verde
Sun May 26, 2019 3:31 pm
Forum: Basketball Arch Rivals
Topic: ASU blows
Replies: 2341
Views: 153327

Re: ASU blows

Don't know where else to put this so... Terra McGowan left ‘divisive and toxic’ Arizona State, had to sit out this season, which might have cost Oregon softball the NCAA Tournament https://www.oregonlive.com/ducks/2019/05/terra-mcgowan-left-divisive-and-toxic-arizona-state-had-to-sit-out-this-seaso...
by Siempre Verde
Sun May 26, 2019 3:13 pm
Forum: Wildcat Softball
Topic: 2019 Softball Season Thread
Replies: 700
Views: 35189

Re: 2019 Softball Season Thread

PieceOfMeat wrote:oh and UW pitcher better not come close to hitting one of our girls again
Especially after I watched UDub this weekend and there was pretty much complete control against UK. Not on purpose my ass... Oh, and nice kick save last night by the UDub Coach at third.
by Siempre Verde
Sun May 26, 2019 3:00 pm
Forum: Wildcat Baseball
Topic: 2019 Season Thread
Replies: 383
Views: 25787

Re: 2019 Season Thread

Southern Miss just stole a bid. Not looking good guys. And THIS is why you have an all inclusive conference tournament if you are a real conference with competent leadership. What exactly is the downside? One less conference series? The top teams are going to get in anyway. If the stupid NCAA is go...
by Siempre Verde
Mon May 20, 2019 9:48 pm
Forum: Wildcat Softball
Topic: 2019 Softball Season Thread
Replies: 700
Views: 35189

Re: 2019 Softball Season Thread

Tickets for games one and two purchased and printed. Come on Cats! Don’t make me use anymore of my printer ink.
by Siempre Verde
Sun Apr 14, 2019 9:32 am
Forum: Wildcat Baseball
Topic: 2019 Season Thread
Replies: 383
Views: 25787

Re: 2019 Season Thread

Newportcat wrote:Bad loss

Bad season

Shit fielding

Awful pitching
And a lot of heads down/disquieting quiet in the dugout long before the game was over.
by Siempre Verde
Thu Apr 04, 2019 5:26 pm
Forum: Arizona Women's Basketball
Topic: Women's basketball under Adia Barnes
Replies: 381
Views: 60609

Re: Women's basketball under Adia Barnes

If you haven’t seen Aari play, you’re missing a special player. One of the UA pundits said the men's team should pick her up when they were having all their PG issues. I put my Sling TV subscriptions on hold when the MBB season ended, so will be nice to watch the game OTA. My girlfriend said earlie...
by Siempre Verde
Thu Apr 04, 2019 7:21 am
Forum: Arizona Women's Basketball
Topic: Women's basketball under Adia Barnes
Replies: 381
Views: 60609

Re: Women's basketball under Adia Barnes

Just got back from the game. The atmosphere was awesome. It felt like a men's game. Btw, there was a long line of people buying tickets after the game was over. For those who live in Tucson, no excuse not to attend Saturday's final. Tickets are only $10.00. http://i63.tinypic.com/w7bdp5.jpg Sadly, ...
by Siempre Verde
Wed Apr 03, 2019 7:26 pm
Forum: Arizona Women's Basketball
Topic: Women's basketball under Adia Barnes
Replies: 381
Views: 60609

Re: Women's basketball under Adia Barnes

ProfessorFate wrote:Northwestern to the final.
Damn. Come on ladies! Final v a Midwestern team would draw! However this turns out, it’s been a great training ground for an appearance in the big tournament next year.
by Siempre Verde
Fri Mar 15, 2019 10:28 pm
Forum: Wildcat Baseball
Topic: 2019 Season Thread
Replies: 383
Views: 25787

Re: 2019 Season Thread

azcat49 wrote:Sucks. Very disappointing. JJ needs to answer some tough questions
There are some important people getting restless with this staff.
by Siempre Verde
Fri Mar 15, 2019 10:27 pm
Forum: Wildcat Baseball
Topic: 2019 Season Thread
Replies: 383
Views: 25787

Re: 2019 Season Thread

It took Utah only 4 innings to get to 15 runs. We're just extraordinarily bad for the talent we have. As a season ticket holder told me tonight, we need to bring in a little league coach to teach these guys some basic fundamentals. Ouch!!! I did, however, appreciate the fight they showed in the end.
by Siempre Verde
Mon Mar 11, 2019 7:36 pm
Forum: Basketball Arch Rivals
Topic: Sean Miller
Replies: 14639
Views: 863513

Re: Sean Miller

Chicat wrote:My boss today....

“So I saw on ESPN that Sean Miller is quitting?”

JFC
Got the same question in text from my nephew in the real Peoria. I told him, fuck ESPiN and yay Bradley. His response, “Yes!!”
by Siempre Verde
Fri Mar 08, 2019 9:45 pm
Forum: Wildcat Baseball
Topic: 2019 Season Thread
Replies: 383
Views: 25787

Re: 2019 Season Thread

azcat49 wrote:The regular SS went out for personal reasons so who else do they have?
I heard around the ballpark that he is on his way back. Let’s hope that’s true.
by Siempre Verde
Sun Mar 03, 2019 4:40 pm
Forum: Wildcat Baseball
Topic: 2019 Season Thread
Replies: 383
Views: 25787

Re: 2019 Season Thread

No win is a bad win, but man our defense and pitching is just bad so far. This, re: defense. It’s not just commission errors. It’s stupid, compounding decisions. You fielded badly, then you throw it away at first, too! Or you have a force at second, but throw it away at first instead! Bottom line, ...