Recent content by batts

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    David Clayton-Thomas of Blood Sweat and Tears has passed

    R.I.P. He "was not afraid of dying and he don't really care."
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    Basketball NCAA approves landmark age-based eligibility model

    It's already being challenged. https://www.on3.com/news/filip-borovicanin-mj-collins-file-lawsuit-against-ncaa-on-age-based-eligibility-model/
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    Greg has one of the lowest win percentages of any active coach

    Al is correct that money now drives recruiting in most instances. Many of the powerhouse schools have 80 to 100 years of big time football behind them. Some schools also do not have to compete with pro-football teams for fan loyalty. The end result is that these schools have thousands of...
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    53 years!!!

    Willis Reed was the inspiration and motivation for the Championship, but Walt Frazier was without a doubt the most valuable player.
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    Intimidation by Hall fans - Hurley Sr no more games at Rock

    I once used Hurley Sr. as character witness in a minor civil litigation involving the termination of his friend and fellow employee. He was not at all helpful as I could not get him to stop talking about his (Hurly Sr's) personal accommplishments instead of saying nice things about my client...
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    OT: R I P Claude Lemieux

    It could be another case of CTE which lead to his dep;ression and suicide.
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    OT: Death by Manhole

    Just a terrible tragedy that was hard to prevent. Prayers for her and her family.
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    #41 - David Gabriel

    Congrats Brother!
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    Devin Williams - Done

    Lighten up, Joey! It's only basketball. LOL
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    Chris Nwuli of Rutgers

    "the makings of a varsity athlete" is a famous line from the Sopranos. It was posted in jest.
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    Chris Nwuli of Rutgers

    He has the makings of a varsity athlete.
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    John Sterling RIP

    This one hits hard. Passionate announcer with a certain flair. R.I.P.
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    Rodney Brown Jr to Seton Hall

    We are effectively priced out of the market for good rosters. We may have to resign ourselves to accept middling rosters. We can hope that someday in the future the market will dip down, but i am not that hopeful. There will always be bigger schools and booster whales who will overpay and...
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    Nathan Mariano

    Welcome Nate!
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    Clark

    SHU does not have the financial resources to compete against bigger programs with far wealthier donors. That is the reality we are up against. Money doesn't grow on trees. It has to be donated to support our NIL budget.