Sad, real sad but that is probably it. What may happen though is EJ gets some kind of paying gig and suddenly finds himself a chick then...........bye mom, bye dad...
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Sad, real sad but that is probably it. What may happen though is EJ gets some kind of paying gig and suddenly finds himself a chick then...........bye mom, bye dad...
EJ is a grown man. It was his decision, nobody else’s.
The horses are already out of the barn...the we are cbb, gold standard, moving the needle bs is gone. Only answer is to return to getting the best of the best.
A paycheck from who?
Making what kind of money? For a guy like EJ isn't the scale only line $35k. Hell he'd be lucky to support himself on that.
I was on these boards when they started. You don't know sht about me. I've seen your bs about paying players and it's still against the rules. Why you're still here with all of that bs is amazing. You and people like you thought they were bigger than UK football and nearly got the program in trouble a little less than 20 yrs ago.
No one who IS a fan would be spewing this crap.
When and if they allow players to be paid, we should continue to honor the rules regardless of what others do to break them.
The only thing I disagree with is that I don't think "the ride" will continue once paying players really begins. Those with the biggest base of support and viewership will gain the upper hand because of higher revenue, and it's an area in which we just can't keep up.
If you meant enjoy that ride while it lasts, then yes, I agree 100% . Eventually we will have to win by coaching up players to beat the teams that can buy them (again). If there is even a need for CBB, or enough talent on that level to have a decent product for which to sell advertising.
Exactly.
Will the players association allow it? They're the ones that forced that rule into place and to remain in place.
Yeah, college wise it's a bad thing. They could have been drafted that high or higher going anywhere. Why not enjoy college? Bamba might have played in 1 NCAA Tourney game, but I don't have to look up if they won because I know Shaka hasn't won a single NCAA Tourney game in his time at Texas. What about 5-6 years.
I like you Saul. But openly condoning “cheating” is awful. Never sell out your ethics for success, even if it is really tempting. I did that on a computer game once. Couldn’t beat a level so I used cheats and mods. Yeah, I still celebrated when I beat it, but did it ever feel cheap and underserved. That was jus 13 yr old me on a game, I can’t imagine doing that to a CBB program and feeling good.
Ethics are everything
Agree. I cringe these days when Cal spews those lines.
Bruther can pickup one of the Lewisville uh ah...ladies...she'd be living large...
Note going to quote people to debate, people take it way too personal. And if you read my comment and think it is directed at you, it is not.
How I would recruit : I would recruit in order of best players who want to be at UK. then my promise would be this, "I will teach each individual player to be the best player / person they can be, on and off the court. I will not promise you any guarantees of anything. If you are a freshman and are the best player at your position, you will start and play minutes as the game flow dictates. If you are a sophomore and the best player at your position, same thing, JR, SR. Whatever. In short, nothing will be promised and playing time will be based on who is the best at their position and personal conduct. I do not care if you are a can't miss 8 star freshman, if a 2 star JR is better than you, he will play."
I would recruit the very best players if they are all 5 stars, so be it. But,no matter your grade, back ground, or star level, the best players will start and get the most minutes. Let kids know coming in, After your 1st year, if you are not where you want to be, that is ok, we will keep working until you get there. None of this Fast track, 1 year deal. Instead of promises of getting there fast, just promise that they will get there. Use 5-7 rides for the elite, but use ALL rides, even if it means signing some lower 4 stars, or GASP, 3 stars. Just make sure they are the right kids and understand. Tay Hollingswoth is a prime example. 3 star kid, going to be a JR / SR at WKU. he was fine being a multi year guy, same with Stephon Pettigrew. The key is make sure the kids are the Tays and Stephons, and not the Ky KY and other type kids with fathers who live their dreams thru their son.
How I would recruit : I would recruit in order of best players who want to be at UK. then my promise would be this, "I will teach each individual player to be the best player / person they can be, on and off the court. I will not promise you any guarantees of anything. If you are a freshman and are the best player at your position, you will start and play minutes as the game flow dictates. If you are a sophomore and the best player at your position, same thing, JR, SR. Whatever. In short, nothing will be promised and playing time will be based on who is the best at their position and personal conduct. I do not care if you are a can't miss 8 star freshman, if a 2 star JR is better than you, he will play."
I would recruit the very best players if they are all 5 stars, so be it. But,no matter your grade, back ground, or star level, the best players will start and get the most minutes. Let kids know coming in, After your 1st year, if you are not where you want to be, that is ok, we will keep working until you get there. None of this Fast track, 1 year deal. Instead of promises of getting there fast, just promise that they will get there. Use 5-7 rides for the elite, but use ALL rides, even if it means signing some lower 4 stars, or GASP, 3 stars. Just make sure they are the right kids and understand. Tay Hollingswoth is a prime example. 3 star kid, going to be a JR / SR at WKU. he was fine being a multi year guy, same with Stephon Pettigrew. The key is make sure the kids are the Tays and Stephons, and not the Ky KY and other type kids with fathers who live their dreams thru their son.
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How do you know they didn't? As fans we always think our school is the best. But what we don't understand, is that those kids aren't fans, like we are. They are kids. Looking to find what they feel is best for them. Maybe for some it ain't about winning----its about being comfortable. Maybe for those 2 kids, Texas was that place.
No idea...He's ya'lls problem now..
Curious, though...What does Crean have to do with what I said?
No idea...He's ya'lls problem now..
Curious, though...What does Crean have to do with what I said?
I heard iu wants him back badly... iu needs a banner in the worst way. CC'd hang a banner for you quickly.
Well, here's what I can tell you. I do know that most of these kids that are elite still do care about winning. So I have to imagine it's not fun for them when they listen to Shaka and go to Texas and the losses start stacking up and there's no run in the Tourney. Truth is I don't know for sure, but either do you. All I know is Shaka has had 5-6 years in Texas and not won a single NCAA game. I'm not sure if you are a Shaka fan or something, but they have sucked and lost a lot of games since he has been there. Every year it's a fight just to see if they can make the Tourney and they have had some really good talent.
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I don't come here trolling, stirring ****. I talk hoops. Not interested in this type of BS. So if thats all you got, just skip my post.
Have a good day.
What makes you think I'm a Shaka fan? I'm just giving a reason(s) why kids may choose a Texas. Maybe they connect with guys like Shaka b/cof his youth....Maybe his style. WHo knows. Maybe his wife makes great meatloaf? I dunno. Its different for every kid. When I was being recruited for baseball, there were two schools that I absolutely loved. Their tradition was nowhere near what some of the other schools had. But as my parents told me---"Keep in mind---this is a place you'll be at for 4 years, son. Can you play for this guy or that guy, for that long." Not to mention other aspects, i.e. academics, playing time, where I would play, etc, etc...Look, I love winning. CAN NOT stand to lose. But TBH, at the end, that played a very small role.
PLus, I was a competitior...Felt we/I could win, no matter where I went. I wanted to be that guy. The guy that got it started.
Like I said, some folks are wired different. More than just one piece when making a decision.
Playing or I'd of called you a dufus. I think I'll stay here. Have to save disinfectant...