Shorts and the occasional long:
- If/when we miss Haarms, it will be a major disappointment. He’s not Alcindor but he’s a good system and roster fit, and I was excited to start two seemingly ego-less seniors.
- I understand the frustration with Cal and the culture. I don’t think it all has merit but much of it does.
- The failure to capitalize on Kentucky kids has legs. Why we didn’t add that sharpshooter Auburn took is beyond me. Why we don’t recruit the Hollingsworths with the same vigor of the Whitneys is an issue- especially considering one seems to have a bigger impact over a longer period than the other.
- The three point attempts is just downright F’ing stupid. I don’t want us to be the Bombinos but when you have Ulis/Booker/Harrisons and you attempt 5 bombs in the F4, it’s insanity. Likewise with Quick and Maxey on your squad.
- Biggest fan issue with me is the now-constant cake-baking every season. I’m ok with happening upon a young high-ceiling team every third year in this era, possibly every other year with March splendor, but every November/December being a chore is BS.
- The March runs of late don’t bother me as much. I think we’ve had championship-level teams 3 of the last 4 years by March. I mean- we lost on a buzzerbeater and in OT in the E8 in the last four seasons. Couple bounces and we possibly have a couple championships. That’s college basketball. In this era, our March teams have been good enough.
- As far as next year, we’ll see. Again- some have seemed to forget how good elite talents can be at UK.
- Tell ya what I’m sick of- headlines stating “Could” from media reputable and otherwise:
“Coronavirus could comeback even worse”
“We could see an even more deadly outbreak this fall!”
And I could win the Powerball. How LIKELY is it. Stop with the ********. It’s fear-mongoring horseshit from people well aware that today’s reader takes everything in 140 characters or less.
I work in healthcare and am privy to the overall mindsets of our leadership. There’s a sense of optimism that is absent when I read the newspaper. Nobody says we’re in the clear but the “coulds” aren’t delivered cloaked in pessimism all the time.
- He’s not going to change your life but I really enjoy Luke Combs. He’s easily as good as you get these days with the country radio new generation. That’s not saying much with most of the dbags, though. I know Wodie gives him props.
- Picked up a Larceny store pick (92 proof). Had never seen one before. Damn good for $23. And save it, proofheads. I don’t need kerosene every pour and I actually liked not justifying a $50 deduction from my wallet. Makes it taste even better.
- Question- are all these baby boys being named Axel inspired by Axel Rose or Axel Foley?
- So puuuuuuuumped about the draft tonight.
- And of course PTI is against Burrow. Who hurt you bro?