College Basketball Random Chatter 2014-2015 Season

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Nov 1, 2014 9:12pm
Azubuike24;1669635 wrote:Which is funny, considering we talk about "recruiting", yet it's hilarious to think there's anything extra going on at UK than anywhere else. It's simply not necessary.

And Laley, I'm not bashing IU. Not at all. I don't fault a coach really for a kid drinking, smoking weed, banging chicks, etc. It's part of college.

My point was, imagine if guys with the character of Jameis Winston were making headlines at UK under Calipari's watch. It would be unbearable PR.
Yeah, calipari is just so unlucky. He's never been shady in his career so all these opinions of him are unjustified.

/sarcasm
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Nov 1, 2014 9:16pm
Imagine if he had any off the court transgressions at all? That was my point. He's pretty much escaped any and all negative media while at UK...
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Nov 2, 2014 7:47am
I like how we have to keep imagining.
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Nov 2, 2014 12:35pm
Midstate01;1669796 wrote:I like how we have to keep imagining.
Point taken. And I hope it's just that.
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Nov 2, 2014 9:03pm
Kentucky with 40 out of 45 total FGs from inside of 3 feet tonight. At least that's what the announcer just said.
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Nov 2, 2014 11:20pm
It was scary how insane their interior talent and depth is. The guards will definitely determine how far they go.
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Nov 3, 2014 1:29am
Azubuike24;1670254 wrote:It was scary how insane their interior talent and depth is. The guards will definitely determine how far they go.
Just imagine if the guards start shooting 40 of 45..


Lol I'm just kidding. I just couldn't resist.
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Nov 3, 2014 9:05pm
Pressure on Crean is getting serious. Had to stop his call in show as everyone was asking why he should keep his job.

I doubt he makes it past this year.
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Nov 3, 2014 11:22pm
Laley23;1670522 wrote:Pressure on Crean is getting serious. Had to stop his call in show as everyone was asking why he should keep his job.

I doubt he makes it past this year.
Results. They suck. He had one great team, and that team didn't even make the Elite 8. No longer can he use excuses of guys leaving early or program turnover. That's part of the landscape and it happens everywhere.
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Nov 3, 2014 11:28pm
Azubuike24;1670565 wrote:Results. They suck. He had one great team, and that team didn't even make the Elite 8. No longer can he use excuses of guys leaving early or program turnover. That's part of the landscape and it happens everywhere.
1 thing I will give credit for with IU fans though, they won't tolerate guys breaking the law. The fan base was 50-50, after the drug tests just got released, it's about 95-5.

They didn't put up with Sampson, and he had a winner. They won't put up with Crean, even if he was winning.

I know its hypothetical, and most probably think he isn't in the hot seat if they were better. But, seeing it first hand, the fans just refuse to have a coach who let's players break rules and break the law.

They got spoiled with Knight in that regard, and unfortunately, might be a reason why IU won't be able to be great consistently again. In the current world, you gotta have a loose leash.
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thavoice
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Nov 4, 2014 12:01pm
Laley23;1670566 wrote:1 thing I will give credit for with IU fans though, they won't tolerate guys breaking the law. The fan base was 50-50, after the drug tests just got released, it's about 95-5.

They didn't put up with Sampson, and he had a winner. They won't put up with Crean, even if he was winning.

I know its hypothetical, and most probably think he isn't in the hot seat if they were better. But, seeing it first hand, the fans just refuse to have a coach who let's players break rules and break the law.

They got spoiled with Knight in that regard, and unfortunately, might be a reason why IU won't be able to be great consistently again. In the current world, you gotta have a loose leash.

Yeah. This shit has to stop and need a coach who will 'nip it in the bud'. Myself and my IU buddies already considered him on the hotseat this season. Yeah, they had 2 strong seasons with that great class he had but he should be able to win 20 in his sleep at IU with the creampuff schedule OOC.

I give him credit for taking the program, turning it around and making them relevant again. This was a make or break year to see just what he is made of. Did he just get "lucky" to land a few guys who propelled them or is the type that can build and maintain a top program. This drug stuff.............tightens his leash.



.and he needs to stop kissing dudes on the lips. That is creepy.
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Nov 4, 2014 12:27pm
IU actually has a strong OOC schedule this year.

Georgetown, Louisville, SMU, Pitt and Butler.
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thavoice
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Nov 4, 2014 3:00pm
Laley23;1670714 wrote:IU actually has a strong OOC schedule this year.

Georgetown, Louisville, SMU, Pitt and Butler.
About time but my argument remains the same. He was on shaky ground as it is and this drug stuff doesnt do him any favors.
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Nov 5, 2014 10:41am
thavoice;1670701 wrote:Yeah. This shit has to stop and need a coach who will 'nip it in the bud'. Myself and my IU buddies already considered him on the hotseat this season. Yeah, they had 2 strong seasons with that great class he had but he should be able to win 20 in his sleep at IU with the creampuff schedule OOC.

I give him credit for taking the program, turning it around and making them relevant again. This was a make or break year to see just what he is made of. Did he just get "lucky" to land a few guys who propelled them or is the type that can build and maintain a top program. This drug stuff.............tightens his leash.



.and he needs to stop kissing dudes on the lips. That is creepy.
Sounds as though its more than just you and buddies....

http://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketball/eye-on-college-basketball/24783503/disconnect-between-tom-crean-and-players-has-indiana-in-disarray
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Nov 8, 2014 7:09pm
Awful form and terrible that this guy struggled so badly at the mid-range and lay-up. He got it done though!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=leeDnNKu04k
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Nov 13, 2014 4:30pm
Too soon?

http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/bracketology

Only thing that would make this better is if High Point or UCSB were in there.
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Nov 13, 2014 5:58pm
Iliketurtles;1674046 wrote:Too soon?

http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/bracketology

Only thing that would make this better is if High Point or UCSB were in there.
I'd be fine with UC Irvine. Mamadou N'diaye.
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Nov 13, 2014 6:55pm
Mulva;1674056 wrote:I'd be fine with UC Irvine. Mamadou N'diaye.
O yeah that is a good one. He is like the 7'6 dude right? I remember when UNC-Ashville had a dude who like 7'7 on their team always liked watching them play. I for some reason really enjoy watching super tall dudes play haha.
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Nov 14, 2014 2:53pm
Cold and snowy = perfect excuse to spend tonight on the couch with beer pizza and hoops.
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Nov 14, 2014 2:56pm
Haha yeah my wife is gone until tomorrow I can't wait to just stay up until 2am watching CBB and drinking all night once I get off work.
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Nov 14, 2014 4:28pm
When is the 24 hour tip off? Apparently I missed that somehow...
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Nov 14, 2014 4:40pm
wildcats20;1674239 wrote:When is the 24 hour tip off? Apparently I missed that somehow...
Here is the only thing I've found. It starts on Monday.

http://espnmediazone.com/us/press-releases/2014/08/espn-networks-showcase-19-games-seventh-annual-college-hoops-tip-marathon/
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Nov 15, 2014 12:15pm
SEC basketball reminded everyone, yet again, that football season is still going on.

Missouri Kansas-City 69, Missouri 61
Charleston Southern 66, Mississippi 65
Georgia Tech 80, Georgia 73
VCU 85, Tennessee 69
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Nov 16, 2014 12:37pm
Cauley Stein just got crushed on by Buffalo. Holy shit.
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Nov 16, 2014 12:39pm
Wow. Somebody get Willie a first aid kit. That was nice.