College Basketball Random Chatter 2014-2015 Season

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Prescott
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Feb 25, 2015 11:03am
Trimble is just the type of kid that would provoke my disgust for humanity.



This is kind of how I feel about the jersey popping juvenile at Duke, Tyus Jones, and the once arrogant De'Angelo Russell(he has been humbled the past few games). Their talent can't be denied, but their behavior is sometimes unacceptable.
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centralbucksfan
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Feb 25, 2015 12:54pm
Prescott;1708108 wrote:Trimble is just the type of kid that would provoke my disgust for humanity.



This is kind of how I feel about the jersey popping juvenile at Duke, Tyus Jones, and the once arrogant De'Angelo Russell(he has been humbled the past few games). Their talent can't be denied, but their behavior is sometimes unacceptable.
Personally know people who know Russell and the kid is as far from arrogant as someone could be. Very quiet, humble, hard working young man. Just an FYI.
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Prescott
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Feb 25, 2015 1:04pm
Off court and on court are two different things. He has been much better since his display at Minnesota and when he bowed at half court (can't remember the game).

Unfortunately, the perception of high profile athletes is based on their on-camera persona, which is probably much different than their real personality.
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Feb 25, 2015 1:53pm
Prescott;1708192 wrote:Off court and on court are two different things. He has been much better since his display at Minnesota and when he bowed at half court (can't remember the game).

Unfortunately, the perception of high profile athletes is based on their on-camera persona, which is probably much different than their real personality.
I didn't care for his antics on the court either. Namely the flopping head. But besides thats, I wouldn't go as far as calling him arrogant. And to his credit, I haven't seen that behavior the last handful of games either.
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reclegend22
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Feb 26, 2015 2:02am
As an ardent Reggie Miller fan growing up, I admit that it's only natural for some arrogance to creep in for players of a certain caliber. One doesn't achieve that level of play without some degree of pride in one's own abilities, which sometimes can manifest itself as arrogance. Then there are some players you just hate.

As for De'Angelo Russell, I hazard he has seen the iconic footage of Reggie Miller taking his curtain call at center court of the United Center in a game against Chicago early in Reggie's career... While not very sportsmanlike, it was a nice tribute to an all-time great.
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reclegend22
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Feb 26, 2015 2:33am
Did anyone see Florida State's Xavier Rathan-Mayes score 30 points in the final 4:38 against Miami last night? He made eight field goals, including six triples, in that span, scoring 26 straight points at one point without missing a single shot. That's crazy.

FSU still lost by 4 lol.
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Ironman92
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Feb 26, 2015 7:23am
reclegend22;1708435 wrote:Did anyone see Florida State's Xavier Rathan-Mayes score 30 points in the final 4:38 against Miami last night? He made eight field goals, including six triples, in that span, scoring 26 straight points at one point without missing a single shot. That's crazy.

FSU still lost by 4 lol.
That's crazy
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Mulva
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Feb 26, 2015 8:00am
Mulva;1707644 wrote:If that text is all that happened, it's ridiculous that he got thrown off the team.
It's starting to make more sense, now

http://www.courier-journal.com/story/sports/college/louisville/2015/02/26/louisville-basketball-chris-jones-arrest-warrant/24044629/
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reclegend22
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Feb 27, 2015 12:48am
Gonzaga pulling away from San Diego late, despite Johnny Dee going off for six points. God he sucks. Close game throughout, but the Bulldogs are tough in Spokane.
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SportsAndLady
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Feb 27, 2015 8:12am
Head coach of Vandy, Kevin Stallings, said "I will fucking kill you" to a player and ESPN's cameras picked it up lol how dumb can you be?
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Ironman92
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Feb 27, 2015 8:39am
SportsAndLady;1708697 wrote:Head coach of Vandy, Kevin Stallings, said "I will fucking kill you" to a player and ESPN's cameras picked it up lol how dumb can you be?
Lol....saw it last night. Quite intense.

Reminded me of old fart John Chaney going after young slime Calipari
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reclegend22
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Feb 28, 2015 1:06am
Ironman92;1708711 wrote:Lol....saw it last night. Quite intense.

Reminded me of old fart John Chaney going after young slime Calipari
"I'll kill ya. You remember that, if I see ya, I'm gonna kick yo' ass."

All-time tirade.
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SportsAndLady
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Feb 28, 2015 1:13pm
Dan dakich is so annoying
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Ironman92
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Feb 28, 2015 1:34pm
Michigan will win the NIT

Book it.
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Feb 28, 2015 1:42pm
SportsAndLady;1709043 wrote:Dan dakich is so annoying
He's as bad as Vitale.

How can ESPN not find decent color commentary guys?
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Ironman92
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Feb 28, 2015 1:49pm
Mulva;1709049 wrote:He's as bad as Vitale.

How can ESPN not find decent color commentary guys?
They are all too busy on here
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Laley23
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Feb 28, 2015 3:09pm
ESPN doesnt pay enough, because they dont have to. Same reason why all the sideline reporters and studio hosts eventually leave. ESPN couldnt care less really, they have the ratings and it isnt changing.

But, there are plenty of people who like DD. Mainly because he actually analyzes the game and is pretty smart. I think he talks too much, but enjoy the fact he analyzes and will not hold back when criticizing officials, coaches and players.
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Iliketurtles
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Feb 28, 2015 3:20pm
Laley23;1709055 wrote:ESPN doesnt pay enough, because they dont have to. Same reason why all the sideline reporters and studio hosts eventually leave. ESPN couldnt care less really, they have the ratings and it isnt changing.

But, there are plenty of people who like DD. Mainly because he actually analyzes the game and is pretty smart. I think he talks too much, but enjoy the fact he analyzes and will not hold back when criticizing officials, coaches and players.
Yeah I'm with you Laley about DD.

WSU is just killing UNI. Defense has been outstanding today.
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sportswizuhrd
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Feb 28, 2015 3:55pm
Laley23;1709055 wrote:ESPN doesnt pay enough, because they dont have to. Same reason why all the sideline reporters and studio hosts eventually leave. ESPN couldnt care less really, they have the ratings and it isnt changing.

But, there are plenty of people who like DD. Mainly because he actually analyzes the game and is pretty smart. I think he talks too much, but enjoy the fact he analyzes and will not hold back when criticizing officials, coaches and players.
I can't listen to the Big 10 games that he does because he knows every damn player and their family. It was at its worst when Sullenger and Craft were at OSU.

McCaffery and DD ever make amends yet?
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SportsAndLady
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Feb 28, 2015 4:02pm
Kansas' cliff Alexander ruled ineligible smh
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Feb 28, 2015 6:51pm
SportsAndLady;1709060 wrote:Kansas' cliff Alexander ruled ineligible smh
A disappointment or another big recruit being held back by Self. Not sure which. The last 4 games he's averaged 12 minutes per game scored a whopping 6 total points.
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Azubuike24
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Feb 28, 2015 7:17pm
Bubble update.

Oklahoma State loses at Texas Tech, guarantees .500 at best in the Big XII. Big trouble.
Xavier loses at home to Villanova. Guarantees .500 at best in the Big East. More trouble.
LSU comes back to beat Ole Miss. Likely clinches them a berth barring a major collapse.
NC State loses at Boston College. Definitely hurts, but better shape than other bubble teams.
Miami loses to UNC. Similar spot to NCSU.
Dayton wins at VCU. Likely gets them the inside track to the A-10 title. VCU SHOULD be in trouble.
Texas loses at Kansas. HUGE trouble now for the Horns.
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Mulva
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Feb 28, 2015 10:06pm
Big win for Boise State. Impressive showing by them without Drmic.
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SportsAndLady
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Feb 28, 2015 11:12pm
The refs in this zona Utah game are horrible. Everything is a foul
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Mulva
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Feb 28, 2015 11:59pm
SportsAndLady;1709094 wrote:The refs in this zona Utah game are horrible. Everything is a foul
Same with BYU/Gonzaga. Every possession.