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Big Deal or No Deal: Drew Barker being noticeably absent from the Super Bowl commercial.
-I'd sub out Gabriel or Willis for Mulder.
-some lady in line at Mousetrap forced me to buy raspberry honey mustard dip. Like shamed me into it. Very awkward. Office coordinator loves it though.
-noted Google honk and kinda disappointed I didn't get Google home but I love Alexa. I think she may have done some side gigs for children's toys. She sounds a lot like G's learning toys.
-some lady in line at Mousetrap forced me to buy raspberry honey mustard dip. Like shamed me into it. Very awkward. Office coordinator loves it though.
-noted Google honk and kinda disappointed I didn't get Google home but I love Alexa. I think she may have done some side gigs for children's toys. She sounds a lot like G's learning toys.
I agree Briscoe playing the 3 is clogging up our offense, but at the same time I don't know how much I trust Gabriel at the 4. Might prefer Mulder at the 3 and Willis at the 4. I just want us going back to how we were playing 2 months ago dammit. But either way don't think there is a chance in hell of Briscoe being 6th man.
I can go with that. Mulder has been criminally underused here at Kentucky. But his shooting from the wing would open things up so much for the rest of the team. And we already have a fantastic offense. Fox would just fly around with ease. And Bam...he wouldn't get double and triple teamed in the post as he is now.
Crazy that Calipari played Dodson a lot, but not Mulder. WTF?
Crazy that Calipari played Dodson a lot, but not Mulder. WTF?
Diallo for Briscoe. Gabriel at the 4. Suddenly the defense can get a stop and we can still score.
Which democratic policies compare to Bannon's views again?
I can promise you if the democrats put forward a candidate like trump and his cronies there is a zero percent chance I'd vote for them. First time they get on the ballot I'll text you a picture of my vote against them. Promise.
I can promise you if the democrats put forward a candidate like trump and his cronies there is a zero percent chance I'd vote for them. First time they get on the ballot I'll text you a picture of my vote against them. Promise.
still refuse to eat a place called "Mousetrap"
For a boutique housewife restaurant, there a a million other things they couldve called that place. Cheddarbox Cafe, for instance
For a boutique housewife restaurant, there a a million other things they couldve called that place. Cheddarbox Cafe, for instance
I didn't vote him but again your candidates are mostly responsible for this situation. Senate, house and potus.
For a simple turkey+salami it's solid. Nothing spectacular just on the way back to the office from the chiro.
I don't know. I'm not sure Mulder can make the heady plays like dribbling along the baseline and blindly tossing it to the free throw line right to an opposing player starting a fast break for them.
If your argument is democrats also suck, you won't be getting any argument from me.
You asked and I answered. For a lot of people she was that bad.
Not a huge brunch guy if in town and not on vacation. Makes me feel lazy and before you know it half the day is gone. Refuse to do it in the spring or summer.
If I'm going to do it though it'll be in the winter. Had maybe one of the best and most filling omelets at Cheddar Box Too. Smoked cheddar cheese grits were dope as well.
If I'm going to do it though it'll be in the winter. Had maybe one of the best and most filling omelets at Cheddar Box Too. Smoked cheddar cheese grits were dope as well.
Yep. Won't eat there because of repulsive name.
As for Cheddarbox Café, I won't eat there because of the man-hating little snots they employ.
<-- Going nuclear if Northern Kentucky's Drew Barker starts over the AA quarterback this season. TS.
Shady Lane Café, while pretty good, is the snottiest restaurant in town. I get visibly angry in that place.
In fact, the east end of Louisville really is the worst.
They just give you that look.
In fact, the east end of Louisville really is the worst.
They just give you that look.
Most likely group to aspire to work administrative jobs in some Big East schools athletics department
The Mulder stuff is beyond aggravating. He plays hard, is a willing rebounder, can stretch the floor and isn't as bad on D as Cal makes him out to be. He doesn't get a lot of run because he isn't part of the OAD narrative Cal has created.
With all of his players' NBA success, it has created a crazy high standard and expectation for his Mickey D kiddos to live up to. I think Cal feels he has to 'feature' them for fear or competitive recruiting whispers about the lack of deveopment at UK. "Don't go there - did you see what happened with Skal. It's not the NBA Factory it's made out to be. Poythress was Top of the Draft Class coming in and he ended up where?". Cal's strategy can be a risky game because with all that exposure it reveals a double edge sword. Cal famously said "I can't hide you" and I think this can be true in different ways, especially when the stubborn *** keeps plugging minutes into certain players despite their apparent struggles. He may be doing some of these guys a disservice in that way. JMO. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. But I certainly don't think Cal always plays the best pieces to win that day's game.
But Mulder isn't one of his true 'guys' so I don't think Cal feels the need to force the PT issue with him. He's going to go down with the Bledsoe HE'S MY GUY ship because he was a high-profile 5* PG in a fertile recruiting area and it will look bad if he doesn't play well enough to leave this season. Cal pimped him all pre-season with the warrior/leader talk so there's no way he's going with a different role for the kid. I understand the big picture type **** but when you're severely regressing 3 months in you gotta look at mixing it up and doing things differently.
* I don't mean to pick on Bledsoe because there are larger systemic issues than just him I was just using him as an example for Cal's 'feature' guy.
With all of his players' NBA success, it has created a crazy high standard and expectation for his Mickey D kiddos to live up to. I think Cal feels he has to 'feature' them for fear or competitive recruiting whispers about the lack of deveopment at UK. "Don't go there - did you see what happened with Skal. It's not the NBA Factory it's made out to be. Poythress was Top of the Draft Class coming in and he ended up where?". Cal's strategy can be a risky game because with all that exposure it reveals a double edge sword. Cal famously said "I can't hide you" and I think this can be true in different ways, especially when the stubborn *** keeps plugging minutes into certain players despite their apparent struggles. He may be doing some of these guys a disservice in that way. JMO. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. But I certainly don't think Cal always plays the best pieces to win that day's game.
But Mulder isn't one of his true 'guys' so I don't think Cal feels the need to force the PT issue with him. He's going to go down with the Bledsoe HE'S MY GUY ship because he was a high-profile 5* PG in a fertile recruiting area and it will look bad if he doesn't play well enough to leave this season. Cal pimped him all pre-season with the warrior/leader talk so there's no way he's going with a different role for the kid. I understand the big picture type **** but when you're severely regressing 3 months in you gotta look at mixing it up and doing things differently.
* I don't mean to pick on Bledsoe because there are larger systemic issues than just him I was just using him as an example for Cal's 'feature' guy.
I'm not so sure this is really the problem. Until the last 5-6 games, Briscoe was this team's glue guy. At the 2/3 spot (probably inter-changeable with Monk), he was generally more dangerous in the half-court offense than Fox, but only when he had the freedom to move off the ball. Whether intentional or not (but certainly based in part to Fox's recent injury/illness), Briscoe has been running the offence way too much lately.
I also think Briscoe's recent dip in play can be attributable to Calipari's tortured vision of this offense. We have the best pure scorer and one of the most explosive dribblers in college basketball, and our offense has become singularly focused on posting Bam. I sense that Briscoe is trying too hard to manufacture offense once our primary post-offense breaks down, which obviously isn't his game. Again, I think a lot of the blame has to be laid at Calipari's feet.
Marginal looking burger and Ore Ida crinkle cuts. Ok...Shady Lane Café, while pretty good, is the snottiest restaurant in town. I get visibly angry in that place.
In fact, the east end of Louisville really is the worst.
They just give you that look.
This is 100% true. To argue otherwise, you're either not paying attention, you're being disingenuous, or you're dumb.
Sure, his ceiling is lower than some of the younger guys, but so what. You don't win games based on what a player may become later on down the road. You win games based on what players can and can't do now.
Shady Lane Café, while pretty good, is the snottiest restaurant in town. I get visibly angry in that place.
In fact, the east end of Louisville really is the worst.
They just give you that look.
I don't like when the cheese is that melted. I like a cheese where the bottom touching the burger is kind of melty, but the slice still retains it's shape.
My Hoots experience is never a letdown.15 wings cooked to perfection. Smoking brunette was polite & friendly. Changed the channel to the Phoenix Open upon request. Frosties were ice cold. Was in/out right at an hour. Agreable meal and top notch service tbh. If only every joint could generate the same level of satisfaction.
Is it that or is Cal playing the long term upside game and sticking with his most talented players to get them the reps? Is he willing to sacrifice the short term to benefit long term?
It's a high stakes gamble but one that has paid off for him big time in similar situations.
That said, I would start Mulder at the 3 and bring Briscoe off the bench. I'm just not sure your rationale on Cal's motivations here are correct.
Rust-Belt Jesuit misogyny has to be one of the worst. Mansplaining from world-saving know-it-all's in Shox. Man.
How are those dope-*** lower bowl renovations working out at Cintas, btw? Was a more intimidating student section and refined touch point fan experience achieved through architecture or what?
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I'm not too good for some crinkle cuts but don't look at me like you're doing the world a favor slapping them in a basket for me while covering up some undoubtedly marginal blue ink prison tats.
This team has become worse with those 'more talented' players getting those same reps, Chad.
The whole is greater than the sum of the parts ATKOT. It's a coach's job to put the best T-E-A-M on the floor to win the most games possible. I do understand investing in a few losses early to figure the **** out and have been a big proponent of that over the years. But sometimes it may require putting a less talented player on the floor to make the engine go. Basketball is a fluid game with different skill sets meshing with others. The frustrating thing right now is we just don't know because we've barely seen Mulder in such limited reps with different lineup combinations. And it's not like he's Josh Carrier, here.
See, Gyero has a nice edge today and we glossed over some pretty edgy pol issues. Tend to agree with WCC's view of Cal's playing motivation. Cheddarbox is unreal rude. Like it's intentional. No hate for crinkles, love them.
I thought it was a given that Mulder wasn't getting the reps because he wasn't one of Cal's "guys."
Cal obviously knows how to get the best players, but my fear is that it's 99.5% about getting them drafted really high, really soon and 0.5% about getting the chance to be part of a championship winning team. That may just be the sign of the times, but it sucks when your fan base takes a ton of pride in those titles.
Cal obviously knows how to get the best players, but my fear is that it's 99.5% about getting them drafted really high, really soon and 0.5% about getting the chance to be part of a championship winning team. That may just be the sign of the times, but it sucks when your fan base takes a ton of pride in those titles.
I actually think Calipari likes winning basketball games, especially the big ones in the tournament.
It must be awesome to be Fox, Monk, Bam and know that in just 4 months you will be a millionaire. On the other hand, there is a lot of pressure. Bam is falling in the mock drafts (for what they are worth) and I'm sure there is also fear of injury. Anybody in this situation would be self-interested. What Cal has to do here - and what he's apparently done successfully in the past - is convince these guys that what is good for them is also good for the team. The harder they play, the more selfless they are, the better they will look to scouts. And the converse is true - Monk laughing on the bench does not help his draft stock.
There's some major confidence issues with this group as a whole right now, imo. Get that at the beginning of the year the competition wasn't all that great and teams in your own league have you scouted to a tee but still... We look like a shadow of the team that played Ole Miss on 12/28.
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