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Kevin Berger wrote a new blog post: Five Reasons Not to Worry If You’re a Villanova Fan ago
You’re probably crying in your cheesesteak as we speak, but worry not friend, I’ve got some brotherly love for you. The Wildcats are going to be fine, even if they’ve lost six of their last ten. Here’s why.
1) Guard play. When it comes to the NCAA tournament, guard play is like
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Sailor Ripley commented on the blog post Quick Preview of Today’s Big East Tournament Action ago
The Cuse loses their 5 and Villanova loses their fifth of seven or something. I think thee guys are ready to be done with the Big East and get some new blood.
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GoHornsGo90 commented on the blog post Mack’s practice thoughts 1 hour, 13 minutes ago
“Is it wrong to be actively rooting for the 2011 NFL lockout so there will be one more year of Aaron Williams in Texas?”
Don’t forget Blake Gideon…
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Sailor Ripley commented on the blog post Baylor v. Texas – Preview 1 hour, 19 minutes ago
Over / Under on Baylor dunks: 11
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James commented on the blog post Big XII Tourney: Day Two 1 hour, 38 minutes ago
Gettys was part of Phi Slama Jama. Might as well be the Skull and Bones at Yale in terms of exclusivity.
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James commented on the blog post Big XII Day 2 – Preview 1 hour, 55 minutes ago
Per usual, we refuse to blow a team out when we have them on the road. Glad to have that win. Next up is a home game for the Hawks.
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James commented on the blog post Big XII Day 2 – Preview 1 hour, 55 minutes ago
Per usual, we refuse to blow a team out when we have them on the ropes. Glad to have that win. Next up is a home game for the Hawks.
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Blake Stansbery commented on the blog post A Friendly Wager: Hog Tickets for an SEC Tournament Championship 1 hour, 57 minutes ago
God-speed…
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James commented on the blog post Sending Aggies to the NFL 2 hours, 3 minutes ago
Good catch, magnus. Trent Hunter. He certainly has potential. Unfortunately, we haven’t really developed a sound DB since Terrance Kiel – or so it seems.
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ghostofagroundgame commented on the blog post That Silly Away Goals Rule 2 hours, 48 minutes ago
Well, it’s more fair than penalty shots. And because goals are so rare, and mistakes from nerves can be so grave, the comfort of playing at home in front of home fans is worth a bit. In that sense, I don’t mind the away goals rule.
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Magnus Bleuveigner commented on the blog post Colt McCoy: Smarter Than An Apostle, Dumber Than An Okie 2 hours, 56 minutes ago
C RT SS IL ART
redundant way to convey idiocy
GO GHOST!
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ursa major commented on the blog post Why The 1994 Goodwill Games Might Be A Sign of Things To Come 3 hours, 3 minutes ago
I’d like to think that Ken Starr is Hans, the benevolent hockey shop owner.
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James commented on the blog post Sending Aggies to the NFL 3 hours, 10 minutes ago
JJ is listed in most people’s Top 5 quarterbacks for the 2011 Draft. Ideal size, mobile. His accuracy has also improved dramatically. While Sherman runs a ton out of the shotgun, it is still a semblance of a pro offense.
Hell, McGee got drafted after a couple years of being a running back
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Magnus Bleuveigner commented on the blog post Colt McCoy: Smarter Than An Apostle, Dumber Than An Okie 3 hours, 10 minutes ago
“You sir, have life in perfect perspective.”
Indeed he does nordberg. He says it’s like a box of chocolates.
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Huckleberry commented on the blog post That Silly Away Goals Rule 3 hours, 14 minutes ago
That’s quite a stretch to view the away goals rule as a harkening to the territorial origins of the game. The game is now split between matches taking place entirely in one town or the other.
The rule is a bad one, IMO. You don’t even have to take it to its logical extreme
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Roscoe wrote a new blog post: Why The 1994 Goodwill Games Might Be A Sign of Things To Come 3 hours, 14 minutes ago
There is no question as to why Baylor is favored to beat Texas tonight – they are two teams on completely different paths since January, and Baylor is coming off perhaps its most impressive win of the year, the dunk-filled dismantling of Texas on Saturday.
A Baylor fan should feel confident about tonight’s game, how
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Scipio Tex commented on the blog post If A Stopwatch Clicks In The Woods… 3 hours, 32 minutes ago
Magnificent:
I’m embarrassed. 32. My bad. I was actually trying to make the Aggie ratio look better.
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ghostofagroundgame commented on the blog post Real Humiliation: Los Galacticos Ousted 3 hours, 56 minutes ago
Ronaldo = Johnny Weir.
Nothing pleases me more than watching Real Madrid lose. Except watching Chelsea lose. But whatever, I won’t quibble. I loved it.
Truth is truth. You can’t just flat-out buy an entire team of super-stars. There is only one ball to go around.
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ursa major wrote a new blog post: Baylor v. Texas – Preview 4 hours, 22 minutes ago
Baylor hasn’t beaten Texas three times in the same season since 1981-82. Can we break that streak tonight?
Rather than some esoteric discussion of the relative merits of each team, I think it’s relevant to do a quick look at the stats from our first two matchups.
Baylor 80, @Texas 77 (OT)
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James wrote a new blog post: Sending Aggies to the NFL 4 hours, 36 minutes ago
A&M had its pro day this week and it was a damning reminder of where the exiled regime left this program. Not one A&M football player was invited to the 2010 NFL Combine. Pro day featured a depressing cluster of Fran recruits clinging to the dream of earning a living in the NFL.
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ursa major commented on the blog post Colt McCoy: Smarter Than An Apostle, Dumber Than An Okie 5 hours, 16 minutes ago
I got a 50. Thanks Larry Sager!
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P.Drez commented on the blog post Real Humiliation: Los Galacticos Ousted 5 hours, 55 minutes ago
His hair really is getting ridiculous… he’s having a case of the Beckhams.
As far as his play, he just couldn’t take over the match like we’ve seen him do, but his supply was weak as well, with Higuain missing his late runs to the far post multiple times. He found space, but wasn’t
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BatesHorn commented on the blog post Colt McCoy: Smarter Than An Apostle, Dumber Than An Okie 6 hours ago
35 while ignoring a conference call with some corporate types in Delaware.
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J Rog wrote a new blog post: Stretch Run 6 hours, 10 minutes ago
If the season ended today, the Spurs would be in a tie for the 7th seed in the Western Conference with the Portland Trailblazers. With the Grizzlies only 3.5 games back, there is not much room for error down the stretch. And unfortunately, there are a lot of land mines ahead.
The Spurs have 20 games left
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P.Drez wrote a new blog post: Real Humiliation: Los Galacticos Ousted 6 hours, 16 minutes ago
Over $300 million spent, zero improvement. Real Madrid brought in two world players of the year to usher in a new Galactico era and win the European title, but it was Lyon’s committed teamwork and diligent defending that sees the French champions through to the quarterfinals.
Not sure what Ronaldo’s doing here, but we do know
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Kevin Berger wrote a new blog post: Quick Preview of Today’s Big East Tournament Action 7 hours, 7 minutes ago
Georgetown vs. Syracuse.
The battle of bitter Big Beast rivals. Ronnie Seikaly vs. Patrick Ewing. Stevie Thompson vs. Reggie Williams. Pearl Washington vs. Michael Jackson. Now Wes Johnson vs. Greg Monroe.Syracuse is coming off of an embarrassing loss at Louisville and solidify its claim to a national 1 seed. Georgetown is
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czarcw commented on the blog post If A Stopwatch Clicks In The Woods… 7 hours, 9 minutes ago
I’ll comment on that game. The Ags didn’t quit because, unlike their customary curb-stomping against K-State and OU, they actually had some early success where they scored on a broken coverage. Secondly, no doubt, Jerrod Johnson was on fire. If he plays like that every game next year, the Ags are going to be tough
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James commented on the blog post Big XII Day 2 – Preview 7 hours, 21 minutes ago
Page is actually a Smurf
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Sailor Ripley commented on the blog post Our long national nightmare is over 7 hours, 27 minutes ago
“Man, it’s really just a dream come true to commit to Texas,” Diggs told Hamilton. “I’ve grown up watching the Texas Longhorns and have loved those guys my whole life. Of course, my brother is a Texas Longhorn playing in the NFL and I love being around all the guys that have played at Texas
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Drew Dunlevie commented on the blog post Top 8 Seed Round Robin: The One Seeds 7 hours, 45 minutes ago
Was talking with Kevin yesterday and I think he likes Kansas the best of the 1’s but has a different favorite to cut down the nets in Indy…
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srr50 said:
April 14th, 2009 at 7:07 am
Texas basketball is going to be disgustingly good next season.
As is Kansas since the word is both Cole Aldrich and Sherron Collins are going to come back.
As a matter of fact the entire Big 12 will be better.
OU said:
April 14th, 2009 at 7:15 am
Not the entire Big 12.
Steve Nebraska said:
April 14th, 2009 at 7:26 am
If Dogus can hit 35% from 15 feet in, it’s going to be scary.
The General said:
April 14th, 2009 at 8:08 am
As much as Dogus needs to hit a 15 footer, it won’t be nearly as imperative next year, as it was this year.
Embarrassment of Riches said:
April 14th, 2009 at 8:43 am
Hey Trips,
How does Barnes handle the numbers? “Ask” two guys who aren’t going to get minutes to redshirt, and they either accept or transfer? Or is there another way?
Gonna be a fun ride next year…
The General said:
April 14th, 2009 at 8:57 am
Redshirting won’t work. Two guys will have to leave or pay their own way.
Trips Right said:
April 14th, 2009 at 8:59 am
If I had to guess I’d say one pays his own way and the other transfers or continues pursuits elsewhere.
My guesses two of three following things happen if James gets in and Brown gets through the clearing house. Hill, Chappy, or Ward transfers. Jai Lucas or another kid pays his own way. Balbay heads back over seas to play professionally.
Bornahorn said:
April 14th, 2009 at 9:07 am
Redshirts still count as scholies. They either have to leave or “grayshirt” – a tactic typically reserved to Mack Brown and incoming OL.
Texoz said:
April 14th, 2009 at 9:15 am
I’ve asked this before, but don’t think it was answered. Could Harrison Smith leave the team as a player, but stay on in a staff position so that UT can help pay for his Sr. year? Don’t even know if HS would consider that, but was curious.
Embarrassment of Riches said:
April 14th, 2009 at 9:23 am
Thanks…
OK…wasn’t sure how the numbers worked in basketball…nice problem to have I suppose if James stays and Brown gets in…
Nordberg said:
April 14th, 2009 at 9:25 am
Put a gun to my head and I say James leaves, Brown gets in, and Hill transfers.
kevwun said:
April 14th, 2009 at 9:30 am
Sounds like the Lucas’ knew from the beginning that they might have to pay for next year and were ok with it.
hiphopopotamus said:
April 14th, 2009 at 9:31 am
Trips: How does your excitement for this class compare to Durant, Augustin, James and Mason?
I’ve seen Bradley a handful of times and like most of what I’ve seen. And obviously I saw a lot of Lucas, but I don’t know much about the others aside from what I’ve read.
Turn the page, Fred said:
April 14th, 2009 at 9:38 am
I have a “2nd degree source” who spoke with Damion. In the discussion they had very recently, Damion made no mention of the incoming class or anything about how he would fit together with his UT teammates next year.
Damion is apparently still wrestling with this decision.
The General said:
April 14th, 2009 at 9:55 am
Not TR, but . . .
How does your excitement for this class compare to Durant, Augustin, James and Mason?
I am more excited about this class than I was the Durant class for the following reasons –
1) I knew Durant was a stud, but I had no idea he would be as ridiculously dominant as he would prove to be.
2) I though DJA was solid, but not great.
3) I thought Damion was exactly what he is.
4) I thought Mason was a white guy.
5) We had nobody coming back.
This year we have some pretty good basketball players on campus to complement the talent coming.
The General said:
April 14th, 2009 at 10:00 am
uhh. . . the answer to the question is muy muy mucho mas excited.
Texoz said:
April 14th, 2009 at 10:06 am
I mentioned this on another board, but I think the dynamics are there for some really intense practices. You’ve got veterans that don’t want to give up any PT and you have some very talented frosh that have reps for their intensity.
I believe Trips or someone else here already noted that they would not be shocked if a few fights broke out during practice next season.
Barnes will have his hands full, and loving every minute of it. So long as everyone realizes that they are teammates, and that potential greatness awaits them, they’re going to be a special bunch come next March.
Bob in Houston said:
April 14th, 2009 at 2:19 pm
Barnes hasn’t pressed consistently in 11 years. Why he would start now?
Black Scholes said:
April 14th, 2009 at 3:24 pm
The fact people are so quick to toss Ward into the transfer bucket is just the height of arrogance to me.
Smith needs to take one for the team and figure a way to go medical. He’s logjamming someone who might actually contribute. I’d like to see Chapman and Hill (and Ward) all stay.
I’m far from sold on how Brown factors into the mix, but Gerry and SLX seem to be fans so I’ll respect their opinions.
Wangmene is one to keep an eye on IMO. I don’t believe Buford is going to sit by if the kid isn’t going to get legitimate minutes and a chance to develop.
Houstonearler said:
April 14th, 2009 at 3:37 pm
BS-
I think Wangmene is expected to play a lot next year, especially if James goes pro.
From what I have seen, he has a lot more game than Chapman and Hill.
Black Scholes said:
April 14th, 2009 at 5:30 pm
Agreed on game, both current and potential. I’m just guessing that Buford would be a more educated and active advocate than most. No reason to think there’s actually any discontent.
ousniffsware said:
April 14th, 2009 at 6:48 pm
Plus I really like yelling “Put Wang in Rick!”
Kafka said:
April 14th, 2009 at 8:56 pm
Suppose a player is willing to stop playing (to free up his athletic scholarship) but wants to get a non athletic scholarship so that he can finish his degree at UT. Is that legal WRT the NCAA? Does it ever happen? Any examples?
Bob in Houston said:
April 15th, 2009 at 5:10 am
Yes, that does happen, although it’s normally done in the case of career-ending injuries (UT basketball examples I can think of, William Wyatt, Chris Wright).
I can’t think of a specific case involving “giving up” a scholarship. They are renewable each year. If the player no longer plays, I don’t think the NCAA would care.
If someone paid his own way after having gotten a scholarship, I imagine they’d be all over that… where the money came from and all that. Remember, that was one of the things Dave Bliss did to get around the rules.
jc25 said:
April 15th, 2009 at 6:12 am
I believe at Kentucky, Marquis Estill gave up his scholarship for a year when unexpectedly, both Tayshaun Prince and Keith Bogans came back. I think that was his junior season, and he was subsequently reinstated on scholarship his senior season. I’m sketchy on the details and if this is still an available practice.
Minnesotahorn said:
April 15th, 2009 at 8:44 am
I’m still laughing at Scholes’ logjammin’ double entendre. Harrison Smith: Here to fix ziener cable.
mack tripper said:
April 15th, 2009 at 9:58 am
Why doesn’t Buford pay for Lexi and Lucas pays his own way? Problem solved.
Rick Barnes said:
April 15th, 2009 at 10:51 am
Hey guys, could y’all start paying your own way, and in the process decrease your playing time? Thanks!
Callkevin said:
April 15th, 2009 at 11:29 am
Doesn’t change anything, but he declared today.
http://www.texassports.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/041509aaa.html
scagnetti said:
April 16th, 2009 at 11:39 am
Good riddance…
If damion is dumb enough to pass up a FF chance and better numbers, etc to be a third rounder this year, he’s not the type of TEAM player we will need next year…
Callkevin said:
April 16th, 2009 at 11:53 am
scagnetti, Damion would have been silly not to do exactly what he did. As long as he doesn’t sign, he’s not given away anything. There is no third-round in the NBA draft, but perhaps that was sarcasm?
Kafka said:
April 16th, 2009 at 12:03 pm
Scagnetti,
“Good riddance”??
Seriously? Damion’s obligation is to do what is best for Damion. If it turns out that is going to the NBA this year, let’s be happy for him. He has been a great longhorn and would be a huge asset next year (just as he has been a huge asset for the horns for the last 3 years).
He has not signed with an agent yet so this process is still reversible. If he is not projected to go in the first round, he probably returns to school next year.