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Message: [QUOTE="Citrusdog, post: 3492224, member: 5240"] I think it is foolish to pit one player against another in discussion. He is obviously very skilled and talented. He looks to be a terrific player. Players earn minutes based upon performance, work ethic, team needs and specific game situations. He, obviously, knows how to get the ball in the hoop. He looks to have the physical attributes that are needed to play successfully in college. His sister shows enormous potential and flashes of brilliance so we have very interesting lineage here - and connection. We need talented scores. Does this fir Dan Hurley's eye for the type of team he can be successful with? I believe so but it's his call - he is the expert - I'm just a fan. I want what he wants. When he gets it - I will support and cheer for what we get. I do believe that our culture encourages kids to think 'it's all about them'... (don't recruit others of similar position or ability - or I'll look the other way). To those - I believe they should go elsewhere... The coaches over the last 25-30 years will tell you about the change in the mindset of kids in these positions. They don't realize it yet - but it ain't about them - yet. So recruiting is a tougher sell nowadays. Where's and money seem to be effective for some of the schools... but it still doesn't make it right. It's disgusting - and wrong. That is the Calipari's other world completely disgust me. I hope Kentucky struggles mightily. I really have nothing against the fans who may be unaware of the devious nature and practices of certain coaches and staff. So... I want good and talented kids that want to be here and their beliefs/attitudes show a little bit of temperament. The arrogant - it's all about me kids can move on - they will hurt you in the long run. KO had tendency to take on anyone almost in need - and didn't get enough talent. After the first came so easy with a lot JC's players (like Bazz). I think he may have had different perception about how to succeed in this game. I'm not naming names but the players were not good enough - just my opinion. You now combine that with distraction and Him falling off his rails off faith... and he crashes. KO is still family and is prayed for by many - but he needs to get some things right within his own crew and responsibilities in life. So... it seems to have become a delicate balance of things.. not just a'grind'. I know many of young kids perceive college as a stage to showcase their talents to get to the league. Uh... Nowhere in there thinking is the fact that it a school - and getting an education should be in thought. Again, they are selfish, self-centered kids that are a product of a modern culture. Sad. [/QUOTE]

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