Recent content by auror

I like players getting paid and I like that this gives the AD more money to do so in exchange for essentially no effect on my enjoyment of the game.

I think you missed an Arruda article because it was similar to the Borges Big 3 one. https://www.courant.com/2025/09/24/dan-hurley-establishes-his-big-three-as-uconn-men-restart-climb-to-college-hoops-mountaintop/ But also the Courant has Arruda on both basketball and football, and it's...

I much prefer grain fed as opposed to grass fed lamb. But if you properly trim as many pockets of fat on the grass fed, that can make a difference.

Yeah he doesn't have the physical tools and monster wingspan of like a Mingo, but it's refreshing to see someone who gives a crap about defense in upper level HS and AAU ball. He's a 3 HS in 3 years kid, but seems to have gotten good coaching along the way. He's kind of like discount Jalen Suggs.

Similar offensive versatility and intangibles. But differing strengths so actually pretty good complements. Furphy better shooter and probably a better scorer overall, probably further along as a pick and roll operator and making reads, too. County quicker, better defender and athlete, better...

But even as a backup option to Mingo, then you're still running into the problem of "I don't see Hurley going into another season (like last) relying on non lottery type freshman." He's either being recruited to be in the rotation or he's not. It's one thing to pitch a kid "you're the backup PG...

Well where does County fit in then. We're clearly recruiting him, so there's a plan for him. What is the possible sell of 0 minutes for a top 50 recruit?

Was Castle recruited as a wing? If Mingo comes, he's not backing up Demary, so his only real slot in the starting lineup would be that jumbo playmaker role. Which he fits really well and is an easy sell to say "we just had a tall PG play this role get picked top 5". I only think we can recruit...

Assuming Braylon goes pro. If there's 1 more pro defection, it's even easier. Demary / County Ball / Furphy Mingo (Or Landrew, Samuels) / Ross Stewart Reibe / Backup C There's your 9-man rotation. That's minutes for County. Ross might need to beef up a bit to play backup 3/4.

I think it's unlikely we bring in more than 1 of the top ~25 6'5"+ guys we are recruiting (Mingo, Landrew, Samuels), but we'll very likely get at least one of them. They have different skillsets, but there's only one obvious spot to start, and it's been a recent trend of having that 5* guy...

I thought we'd get him, Wade/bags/local and all. Seems like one of the few recruitments where Hurley prioritized a realistic guy and didn't get him.

Baylor was great that year, preseason #2. But they hit a lull in the mid year due to rampant COVID, and Gonzaga was strong throughout and had insane analytical numbers so most thought the Zags would win. But Baylor was the best defensive and best three point shooting team in the country.

You're turning into The Comedian from Watchmen.

It's just a way to leverage the stupid NFT grift they set up by allowing rich people to pay more money to guarantee tickets. Cash grab for those desperate who don't want to trust the lottery or secondary market.