wordjockey
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Post by wordjockey on Aug 27, 2004 3:21:49 GMT -5
UK in the SEC East is like the Braves in their division, better not bet against them. UK in the East, and 'Bama in the West. Fla may tie for east regular season. Fla chokes in SEC, and in 2nd round of NCAA's. UK wins the SEC tourney. Who knows what UK does in NCAA. They are young, but deep.
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Post by wordjockey on Aug 26, 2004 16:17:46 GMT -5
I'm not as old as Poleon or Bill, but the best I've seen in person, while they werre in college, was Pistol Pete. I also have seen Admiral Robinson play for Navy in a UKIT. Pete had 62 in the game I saw (they never beat UK while he was there) and Robinson had 54, I think. Others: Bernard King, Ernie Grunfield, Shaq, & pretty much any SEC player since the late 60's. I saw Jordan play in person as a pro, but I don't think that counts. I had Atlanta Hawks season tickets in '84 and '85, but it jsut got too expensive.
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Post by wordjockey on Aug 19, 2004 11:50:27 GMT -5
My heart goes with UK, but my head goes, this year only, to UNC. At the Deandome, 5 starters returning, and it is early in the season for a UK team that will be a young one. Tubby likes the wins early (who doesn't), but doesn't get his teams ready that way. Play this game again in March (which may happen) and it's a totally different story. If UK wins this one, the crowing will be something awful. 5 wins in a row, the 5th against the "great starting five" and in NC? It could take years to live down for you 'Heels fans.
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Post by wordjockey on Aug 19, 2004 1:35:02 GMT -5
OK folks, here's a totally hypothetical question. If you could play for any college coach, living or dead, who would it be, and why?
Here's my list to kick it off...
1. John Wooden - Cool man. Still. Thrived in the 60's and early 70's, worked with white and black players before it was cool. Dealt with personalities as diverse as Bill Walton, the ultimate rebel, Lew Alcindor, talented shy guy from NYC, and various folks. And obviously, was a winner.
2. Bob Knight - Bear with me here... Hate the personality, love the ability. Always made sure his players played the game in a smart manner, and maybe is the best GAME coach ever. You would be a MAN if you survived his program.
3. Dean Smith - A real gentleman, it seemed, who also showed he had a spine and a temper as well. Not the best game coach ever, but was loyal as hell to his guys. Would teach you how to run a program. Teach you how to smoke a cig as well. And you would graduate, or he would kick your ass.
4. Adolph Rupp - Total S.O.B., but did ever he hate losing. I would just like to see if I could have survived. Pat Riley did, and credits Rupp with his becoming a good coach.
5. Al McGuire - REALLY got his players, who weren't always the best, top to bottom, to buy into what he did. And funny to boot.
6. Rick Pitino - Great college b-ball mind. And you would be in GREAT shape. Gets you ready for the pros.
7.Jim Valvano - See #5.
8. Kyle Macy- This one is a weird one, but hear me out... He has a great b-ball mind, and is funny to boot. He has a local weekly show here in Lexington for Morehead State b-ball, and has the driest sense of humor. Also, you could really learn how to shoot free-throws. And your get to live in a town named MoreHEAD. 'Nuf said.
Let the arguments begin...
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Post by wordjockey on Aug 18, 2004 17:10:00 GMT -5
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Post by wordjockey on Aug 27, 2004 11:59:39 GMT -5
Of active players, Reggie Miller. All-time, gotta go w/ MJ. Hon. mention to Jerry West. Up and comer: Tayshaun Prince
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